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HEALTH
NEWS
First Reflexology Foot Path in U.S. Built at Bastyr University
This public reflexology path is the first of its kind in North
America, at Bastyr University in Kenmore, Wash. Prevalent
in public parks in Asia, reflexology foot paths help boost
immunity and vitality by stimulating various zones of the foot.
Following the unveiling of Bastyr's new reflexology foot path
in September, Washington Governor Gary Locke proclaimed
Reflexology Awareness Week.
Aging: Is it a Power Failure?
They are the power plants within our cells, crucial for life,
and concentrated in the tissues that often deteriorate the
most as we age -- the brain, the heart, the muscles, the
eyes. But are the mitochondria a driving force in aging?
Increasingly, researchers are focusing on the possibility
that this tiny element of a cell may be a factor in failing
memory, increasing weakness, thinning hair, and other
symptoms of aging.
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EDITOR'S PICK - HEALTH SCIENCES INSTITUTE
RALPH'S CANCER WAS THE WORST CASE THE MAYO CLINIC HAD SEEN IN 20 YEARS...
Eight years ago, Ralph's cancer was so bad... they'd given him Last Rites. But a little known, non-drug therapy brought him back from the brink of death. Today, his doctors call him... The Miracle Man. Learn the natural secret that saved Ralph's life after drugs, chemotherapy, and everything else in conventional medicine's "bag of tricks" couldn't.
MONTHLY HEALTH ALERT - DIABETES
NOVEMBER IS AMERICAN DIABETES MONTH
Learn How to Reduce Your Risk!
Dear Friends,
Did you know that diabetes and heart disease are linked?
People with diabetes are at high risk for a heart attack or a
stroke. Their heart attacks tend to be more serious and can
happen early in life. In fact, two out of three people with diabetes
die from heart disease or stroke. Both women and men are at risk.
Are you at risk? Fortunately, there is a lot you can do to reduce
your risk for heart disease and stroke. You'll learn how on the
upcoming MindBodyTravel "Living with Diabetes" Western
Caribbean Cruise, February 20-27, 2005. Register now and you'll
also receive a free one year subscription to the Wellness Inventory
whole person assessment program
Call 1-800-874-1996 for immediate information or go to:
www.mindbodytravel.com/diabetes.htm
Note: Diabetes Education is covered under many insurance policies.
Participants will be given a statement to submit for possible reimbursement.
This statement also may be used with regard to a Flexible Spending Account,
or as a health care deduction on taxes.
WELLNESS and
HEALTHY LIVING
Simply Well
In "Create a Bigger Picture of Health" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., cautions against overconcern for personal health, as obsession with health can be every bit as wasteful of your human potential as ignorance and carelessness can be. He advocates creating a bigger vision where you put your personal concerns in perspective, and are subsumed and fulfilled by a greater need, a greater possibility, a greater love.
Healthy
Computing
Our working and home environments are furnished with many man-made durable materials, convenient appliances and equipment. Unfortunately, these modern necessities have a negative side-effect they contribute to indoor air pollution. In "Clean Air" Erik Peper, Ph.D. and Katherine Hughes Gibney offer numerous ways to improve your indoor air quality.
Healthy Stress
Stress is a fundamental part of being alive and should not be avoided! The trick is to ensure that the degree of stress we experience is such that life is a joy, not a drag. In "What is Stress?" David L. Hoffmann, B.Sc. (Hons), M.N.I.M.H. approaches this topic categorizing theories about stress into three groups: (1) Stress as a stimulus--various unpleasant situations that cause stress, (2) Stress as a response--responses that occur in the body or the mind when we are confronted by an unpleasant situation, (3) Stress as a perceived threat--our own perception that we cannot cope with our environment.
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READING
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In "Gaia's Garden: A Guide to Home-Scale Permaculture" Tody Hemenway, a permaculture expert, explains how gardens can function as ecosystems, describes the basic parts of an ecological garden (soil, water, plants, and animals), and shows how to create backyard ecosystems through guilds. Guilds are groups of plants that function as an ecosystem to provide products for humans, create cover and food for wildlife, nourish the soil, conserve water, and repel pests.
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BREATHING: THE MASTER KEY TO SELF-HEALING (CD) ANDREW WEIL, MD
The health you enjoy today, and for the rest of your life, begins with your next breath. In fact, breathing is so crucial to your body's ability to heal and sustain itself that Dr. Andrew Weil says: "If I had to limit my advice on healthier living to just one tip, it would be simply to learn how to breathe correctly." On Breathing: The Master Key to Self Healing, listeners will learn a complete course of eight breathing exercises that Dr. Weil uses in his own life, and has prescribed to hundreds of patients over the past two decades, Dr. Weil reports that these breathing exercises get more favorable response from patients than anything else he teaches.
More great audio courses
NATURAL
ALTERNATIVES
Nutritional Medicine and Longevity
In "Coenzyme Q10: A Miracle Vitamin" Richard Kunin, M.D. presents a nutrient that should be a household word. CoQ is required for cell energy and promotes faster healing of wounds, strengthens the immune system, and is an impressive treatment of heart conditions. Tissue levels of CoQ decline as much as 80% in old age and this single fact appears to explain some of the increased risk of heart failure, immune dysfunction, delayed healing and general weakening of energy and strength that are stereotypical of growing old. By simply taking supplements of CoQ, this age-related drop in vitality can be reversed to an amazing extent.
Healthy Alternatives
Because of the accumulation of toxic debris in the fatty tissues of almost everyone on the planet, fasting should be approached with caution. In "Fasting for Health and as an Anti-Aging Strategy" Leon Chaitow, N.D., D.O., M.R.O. recommends unsupervised fasting for no longer than 48 hours. He also lists numerous contraindications and explains why long term fasting needs to have strict professional supervision.
Healthy Child
"Childhood Asthma" the American Institute of Preventive Medicine has compiled a list of symptoms and common triggers, along with parental guidelines for evaluating when to treat at home and when to seek medical care.
Find an Alternative Healthcare
Professional
The Professional Referral Network contains searchable directories for 20 leading professional associations in complementary and integrative health care, with over 17,000 professionals. Looking for a healthcare professional specializing in a mind/body approach? The Mind Body Health section includes the Academy for Guided Imagery, American Society for the Alexander Technique, and Focusing Institute member databases.
HEALTHY TRAVEL -
LIVING WITH DIABETES - EDUCATIONAL CARIBBEAN CRUISE
WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE - DEPARTS FROM NEW ORLEANS
February 20-27, 2005
This learning vacation is an interactive series of motivational seminars and workshops designed for diabetes patients of all ages and families/friends. Have fun while learning how to live life to the fullest. Designed and facilitated by Susan Sloane, B.S., R.Ph., C.D.E., Nutritionist, CPT. May qualify for insurance reimbursement. Ask about early bird savings. Produced by mindbodytravel and JM Educational Consulting. Please call 1-800-874-1996.
www.mindbodytravel.com/diabetes.htm
NEW! - CE Diabetes Programs for Health Professionals
CE Diabetes Education Programs for Pharmacists, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners and Dietitians. Earn up to 9 credits while participating in the full Living With Diabetes Program. Instructor: David Joffe, RPh, CDE, FACA. Find out more. Call 1-800-874-1996.
www.healthquesttravel.com/diabetes.htm
HEALTHY
KITCHEN
Nutrition Tips
protein containing all our essential amino acids. In "Seafood" Elson M. Haas, M.D. outlines the vast array of benefits of eating various varieties of fish - lower blood cholesterol, protect us from hardening of the arteries, and help to reduce platelet stickiness.
Vegetarian
Recipe
Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine offers you a
vegetarian recipe for "Moroccan Vegetable Couscous."
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MIND-BODY-SPIRIT
Echoes of Silence
In "Soul in the Workplace" Robert Rabbin presents the concept of looking inside of our own self for how to enrich our experience of work and to enhance our work environments with meaning and purpose, vision and values, creativity and inspiration, joy and deep human connection.
Music and Wellness
Making music is becoming an integral part of the wellness movement, not as entertainment, but as a tool for healing, self-expression, and connection. In "The New Vitamin D: Vitamin Drum" Christine Stevens, M.S.W., MT-BC advises getting your RDA - Rhythmical Daily Allowance. She reports on a controlled study where just one hour of group drumming successfully boosted the immune system, as shown by a significant increase in circulating white blood cells and two specific cytokines, markers of cellular immune function.
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PROFESSIONAL'S
CORNER
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Are you looking for a tool to determine your client's readiness to change various lifestyle behaviors and to bring more balance to their lives? The Wellness Inventory not only assesses your client in 12 key areas of wellness, but also determines their motivation to change in these areas, guides them in creating a wellness action plan and provides tools and resources to meet their goals. For more information, visit: wellnessinventory.net
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GLOBAL HEALTH
CALENDAR
Sixth Annual Energy Psychology Conference
Energy Psychology and the Spiritual Connection
Toronto, Ontario CANADA
November 11-13, 2004
Contact: Meridian Psychotherapy Services & ACEP - 416-221-5639
ACAM Conference
San Diego, CA USA
November 17-21, 2004
Contact: American College for Advancement in Medicine - 800-532-3688
YOU are a healer...what every healer needs to know
with Caroline Myss, PhD
Albuquerque, NM USA
December 3-5, 2004
Contact: Association for Humanistic Psychology -
800-395-8445
The Psychology of Health Immunity & Disease Conference 2004
Hilton Head Island, SC USA
December 6-12, 2004
Contact: The National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine - 800-743-2226
First Annual Conference on the Challenges & Benefits of
Integrative Medicine
February 6-8, 2005
Wailea, Maui, HI USA
Contact: HealthQuest Travel - 800-874-1996
For more leading health events visit www.healthcalendar.com
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Speakers Network, Professional Referral Network, Association
Network - swalter@healthy.net
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Communications Director, HealthWorld Online - nancys@healthy.net
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