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HEALTH
NEWS
Herbal Extract Effective in Migraine Prevention
Medical scientists have found that the extract of the traditional herb butterbur can help prevent the frequency of painful migraine headaches. This natural medicine has been shown to be safe and reliable. This trial supports previous research conducted in Europe and helps to ensure that butterbur will become more widely known and accepted by physicians and consumers alike.
Why Uncle Sam Won't Tell You What Not to Eat
While the "Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005" is touted as the strongest nutrition recommendations yet, what went unsaid speaks volumes about why Americans continue to be left in the dark when it comes to eating right. Why is a document that's supposed to be about food talking about exercise? Yes, exercise is important to good health, but so are a number of other lifestyle factors, such as sufficient sleep and not smoking, yet those aren't mentioned.
Vitamin Users in Last-ditch Bid to Stop Ban on Supplements
Consumers and producers of popular vitamin and mineral supplements used by thousands every day will January 25 make a last-ditch attempt to prevent a European Union directive from banning them. The EU directive lists only 28 vitamins and minerals, and 112 sources from which they were derived for use in food supplements, which can be sold legally after it comes into force on August 1. It would threaten up to 5,000 products, containing more than 200 nutrients, which campaigners claim have been used safely in specialist supplements for many years. A court case brought by the National Association of Health Stores and the British Health Foods Manufacturers Association will argue on Tuesday that Brussels is exceeding its powers by imposing a blanket ban. It is being contested by the EU's institutions and by the governments of Greece and Portugal as well as Britain.
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EDITOR'S PICK - MIGRASPRAY
RAPID RELIEF FOR MIGRAINES - WORKS IN MINUTES, NOT HOURS!
MigraSpray is a patented over-the-counter homeopathic drug intended to be a comprehensive approach for the treatment and prevention of migraine headaches. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo, controlled clinical trial, 88% of patients received relief of symptoms in an average of less than 7 minutes. In an ongoing clinical trial 90% of patients using MigraSpray on a continual daily basis had their migraine headache attacks eliminated.
WELLNESS and
HEALTHY LIVING
JOIN US ON A 12-STAGE JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
This week our journey focuses on the power of THINKING, the 7th of 12 keys to wellness drawn from the Wellness Inventory whole person assessment program. This stage of the journey relates thinking to physical and mental health, and offers some creative options for using thinking to improve your wellbeing.
Simply Well
It is true that your words create your world. As you look around your surroundings, you are talking to yourself about everything you see. Your language structures your reality. In "Watch Your Words" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., documents self-programming that heals - based on research in the field of psychoneuroimmunology that verifies that thoughts and emotions directly affect the strength of the immune system.
Staying Healthly Tips
Elson M. Haas, M.D. offers practical, doable lifestyle suggestions in "10 Tips for Eating Healthy at Work & School." A few simple changes in your eating habits can add up to significant benefits.
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NATURAL
ALTERNATIVES
From Fatigued to Fantastic
In "Q and A on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia with Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. - #8" Dr. Teitelbaum explains how stresses can suppress the hypothalamus. He goes on to detail what happens when this happens and how this relates to CFS/FMS.
Healthy Alternatives
There is very little point in having a series of chelation treatments if the person thus improved is not going to take advantage of the improved circulatory capacity which it provides. In "Diet and Exercise During (and After) Chelation Therapy" Leon Chaitow, N.D., D.O., M.R.O. outlines lifestyle elements which need to be seriously considered to alter those habits and patterns which led to the clogging in the first place: Changing dietary habits; Providing specific nutrient aids; Increasing aerobic activity; Decreasing exposure to smoke, alcohol and toxins; Learning stress-proofing techniques.
Healthy Woman Update
Fatigue is feeling tired, drained of energy and exhausted. Fatigue makes it hard for you to do normal daily activities. In "Fatigue" the American Institute of Preventive Medicine explains that you must first figure out the cause(s) of your fatigue, then you know what to treat. AIPM goes on to suggest a number of treatment tips and how to determine when you need to seek professional help.
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 progressive approach to dental care? The Dentistry section includes the Holistic Dental Association member database.
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READING
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"A Woman's Complete Guide to Natural Health" by Lynne Paige Walker, Pharm.D., D.Hom., L.Ac. and Ellen Hodgson Brown aims to help women keep their bodies in balance using a variety of natural healing modalities. The authors discuss women's hormones and the problems with synthetic HRT, recommending plant hormone alternatives and naturopathic approaches to address the underlying causes of hormone imbalance and reduce toxic chemical and heavy metal buildup.
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HEALTHY
KITCHEN
Nutrition Tips
The good news is age doesn't have to mean forgetful days, heart attacks and brittle bones. In "To a Long and Healthy Life" Lauri M. Aesoph, N.D. reports that your need for certain nutrients rise as you get older, and explains what to do about this.
Vegetarian
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MIND-BODY-SPIRIT
Mind/Body Health
For most of us, the modern-day world seems to be spinning faster and faster. Computers, faxes, pagers, car phones and automated tellers, far from saving time, seem to add pressure. "Leisure" time is crammed full of activities, commitments, and responsibilities. Even our children feel the pressure of a chock-full day: school, music lessons, soccer practice, and homework, reports Dr. David Sobel in "Rx: Halting Time Pressure."
Music and Wellness
In "Music-Making for Corporate Wellness" Christine Stevens, M.S.W., MT-BC tells us about an amazing, revolutionary step towards the practical application of music making for wellness. A major corporation's headquarters has created a unique and effective method of 'beating' stress and building up their high-performance teams -- a Drum Room.
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GLOBAL HEALTH
CALENDAR
Conscious Life Expo and Conference
Los Angeles, CA USA
February 11-13, 2004
Contact: The Conscious Life - 415-927-2033
The International Complementary and Alternative Healthcare Conference and Expo
New York, NY USA
February 12-13, 2005
Contact: Diversified Business Communications -
203-656-2001
2nd Annual Nutrition and Health: State of the Science & Clinical Operations
Tucson, AZ USA
March 6-9, 2005
Contact: Columbia University CME Department - 212-305-3334
Portals to the Self: A Women's Circle by the Sea
With Karen Rosenberg
Isla Mujeres, MEXICO
March 12-19, 2005
Contact: Women's Retreat - 440-779-6727
CancerGuides: A program to train integrative cancer care counselors
Berkeley, CA USA
March 13-19, 2005
Contact: Center for Mind-Body Medicine and The University of Minnesota, Center for Spirituality and Healing - 202-966-7338
The Lifepath Hero's Journey: Myths and Meanings
Greece and Greek Isles Cruise
Athens, Greece
May 7-18, 2005
Contact: mindbodytravel - 800-874-1996
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