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HEALTH
NEWS
Being Overweight as a Teen Associated with Premature Death in Adulthood
Children and adolescents in the U.S. and around the world
are becoming more overweight. Researchers found that being
overweight at age 18 is associated with an increased risk of
premature death in younger and middle-aged women.
Researchers Gain Insight Into Why Brain Areas Fail To Work Together In Autism
Autism may involve a lack of connections and coordination in
separate areas of the brain. In people with autism, the
brain areas that perform complex analysis appear less likely
to work together during problem solving tasks than in people
who do not have the disorder. Other research showed that
brain areas normally associated with visual tasks appear to
be active during language-related tasks, providing evidence
to explain a bias towards visual thinking common in autism.
Americans Know What They're Missing In Their Diets
Nearly six Americans in ten acknowledge that they do not eat
a balanced diet on a regular basis. Although 81 percent of
those asked said that eating a balanced diet was important,
only 20 percent say they eat a balanced diet every day. The
survey results also showed that nearly half of U.S. adults
take a multivitamin regularly, and 41 percent take a
multivitamin every day. The survey clearly made the point
that most people recognize they do not obtain the
recommended amount of essential nutrients from their diet
alone.
MORE HEALTH NEWS...
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WELLNESS and
HEALTHY LIVING
Continuing Our 12-Stage Journey to Wellness
This week our journey focuses on SENSING, the third of 12
keys to wellness in the Wellness Inventory. It is through
the senses--seeing, touching, smelling, hearing,
tasting--that we come to know and enjoy the world. Our
abilities to work, to feel pleasure, to communicate with
others, and to impact the world are directly related to our
abilities to appreciate and use our sensory input
efficiently and creatively.
Simply Well
Although there is a mass of conflicting data surrounding the
components of sound nutrition practices, in "Learn Ten
Basics about Food" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., provides
you with certain recommendations that are almost universally
accepted. He challenges you to pick one to implement into
your daily diet over the next few weeks.
Healthy
Computing
Sitting at a computer during the day without much movement
can be stifling for the whole body, especially for the feet.
In "Foot Ball Massage" Erik Peper, Ph.D. describes a gentle
exercise with tennis balls to get your lymph fluid and blood
moving again.
Tips for a
Healthy Summer
"First Aid for Poison Ivy" reminds you not to touch the
plant, touch clothing or pets that have sap on them, or come
in contact with the smoke of the burning plant. The tips
instruct you what to do if you are unlucky enough to avoid
these, and do get the skin rash.
SOUNDS TRUE - ADVERTISEMENT
DR. ANDREW WEIL'S MIND-BODY TOOL KIT
The evidence is overwhelming: you can tap the power of your
mind to directly influence your health, using clinically
proven tools that anyone can master. With Dr. Andrew Weil's
Mind-Body Tool Kit, listeners join Dr. Weil along with three
renowned colleagues and friends - all leading specialists in
alternative medicine - to experience a potent prescription
of self-healing practices. This information-packed
"integrative medicine chest" includes an in-depth 52-page
interactive workbook and 25 Mind-Training Cards designed to
support a daily practice.
* Breathing * Meditation * Guided Imagery * Sound Therapy
NATURAL
ALTERNATIVES
Nutritional Medicine and Longevity
Until recently Boron was just a powdery cleaner, something
to get out the dirt. In "Boron: An Ortho-Mineral" Richard A.
Kunin, M.D. reports how boron has yet to be recognized as an
essential mineral; however it does have measurable effects
on human biochemistry, physiology and performance. He
believes that boron is a versatile candidate to lead a
revolution in nutraceutical medicine.
Healthy Alternatives
Kids are often extremely active and energetic. They have
abundant energy, and to the adult eye, it is often
undirected and scattered, making it seem more out of control
than it actually is. Many parents have discovered that when
they are really with their kids and offer them the close and
frequent contact they need, both physically and mentally,
hyperactivity is less of a problem. In "Calming Hyper Kids
With Herbs" Christopher Hobbs, L.Ac., A.H.G. offers parents
some new perspectives and natural options for treatment.
Women's Health Detective
The healing therapy guided imagery became more widely used
after hundreds of sound scientific studies found it works to
improve our health. This technique is the art of mentally
concentrating on positive images to accelerate healing. In
"Powerful, Yet Simple Technique Increases Your Healing
Ability" Nan Kathryn Fuchs, Ph.D. states her case that if
you're not using this as part of your own health program,
perhaps you should. It costs almost nothing and it works.
Holistic Healthcare For Children
A sharp division has occurred and, in some cases, battle
lines have been drawn over the issue of vaccination. Many
pediatricians report that they would dismiss a family for
refusing vaccinations. In "Another Vaccine Controversy:
Pediatricians Who Refuse Care to Children" Randall
Neustaedter, O.M.D. discusses this difficult situation.
Healthy Woman Update
Are you finding that despite proper eating and exercise you
simply cannot lose the extra weight? In "What To Do When You
Can't Lose The Weight" Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. reports on a
number of things contributing to this and that when you
treat them the weight will often begin to disappear.
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 colonics? The Colon Hydrotherapy section
includes the International Association of Colon Hydrotherapy
member database.
RECOMMENDED
READING
Healthy Bookstore - Parenting From the Inside Out
How many parents have found themselves thinking: I can't
believe I just said to my child the very thing my parents
used to say to me! Am I just destined to repeat the mistakes
of my parents? In "Parenting From the Inside Out: How a
Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help Your Raise Children Who
Thrive," child psychiatrist Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., and
early childhood expert Mary Hartzell, M.Ed., explore the
extent to which our childhood experiences actually do shape
the way we parent. Drawing upon stunning new findings in
neurobiology and attachment research, they explain how
interpersonal relationships directly impact the development
of the brain, and offer parents a step-by-step approach to
forming a deeper understanding of their own life stories,
which will help them raise compassionate and resilient
children.
HEALTHY
KITCHEN
Raw Food Materia Medica
Kiwifruits are a member of the Kiwi Family, and were
developed from a smaller, less flavorful Chinese gooseberry.
Kiwis improve blood circulation, and are used to remove
excess sodium from the body. They are also used
therapeutically to treat high blood pressure, heartburn, and
indigestion. In oriental medicine, they are recommended to
treat breast and stomach cancer, as well as a tonic for
developing children and postpartum women.
Fabulous Functional Foods
Danish chef Oscar Umahro Cadogan offers us a
"Sesame-Flaxseed Shake with Banana" that beats a regular
milkshake, both in terms of taste and nutritive value. The
sesame seeds contain lots of calcium and other minerals and
the flaxseed is rich in alpha-linolenic acid, which is
anti-inflammatory.
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MIND-BODY-SPIRIT
Echoes of Silence
When we are visited by an angelic presence, we become
attentive for a long while after. In "Angelic Presences
Abound" Robert Rabbin states that what we call the angelic
presence is the subtlety of existence that we don't pay
attention to. The subtle essence of being we attribute to
angels, to spirit guides, to "higher" selves, is in fact our
own Self. We can become the angel we are by allowing this
subtlety into our life. Don't keep holding the key to your
own freedom. Put it in the door and unlock the subtle forces
within your own Self.
Mind-Body-Spirit
Awareness transforms life's lessons into wisdom; it can
translate confusing circumstances and events into useful
knowledge. In "The Power of Awareness" Dan Millman asserts
that awareness is the beginning of all learning.
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PROFESSIONAL'S
CORNER
HEALTH PRACTITIONERS & LIFE COACHES
Whole Person Wellness Assessment for Your Practice
Are you looking for a tool to:
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The Wellness Inventory may serve your wellness needs.
For more information, visit: www.WellPeople.com
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CERTIFICATION TRAINING - WELLNESS INVENTORY
13 WEEK TELECLASS
HealthWorld Online is offering Certification Training in the
Wellness Inventory program this fall via a 13 week tele-class.
Designed for wellness coaches, life coaches, wellness
professionals, and health practitioners, the course is approved
by the International Coach Federation for continuing coaching
credit. The Wellness Inventory is a holistic assessment and
life balance program that is licensed to coaches and wellness
practitioners, wellness centers, spas, corporate wellness
programs, hospitals, and educational institutions.
For more information on the Wellness Inventory and the fall trainings contact:
Jim Strohecker at 310-823-9553 or jim@healthy.net
MORE PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES
Botanical Medicine Sourcebooks & Textbooks
Compounding Pharmacies
Diagnostic Laboratories
Nutritional Medicine Sourcebooks and Textbooks
The Natural Standard: The Authority on Integrative Medicine
HEALTHY SHOPPING - PRODUCTS & SERVICES FOR HEALTHY LIVING
HEALTHY SHOPPING NETWORK
HealthyShopping.com
American Botanical Council (Botanical Medicine Tests) -
HealthyShopping.com/ABC
Aquasana (Home Water Filtration Systems) -
HealthyShopping.com/Aquasana
Bookstore (Health and Wellness) -
HealthyShopping.com/books
ChildLife (Nutrition for Kids) -
HealthyShopping.com/childlife
Here, There & Beyond (Essential Oils) -
HealthyShopping.com/heretherebeyond
Inner Peace Music (Steven Halpern) -
HealthyShopping.com/innerpeace
MigraSpray (Natural Migraine Relief) -
HealthyShopping.com/MigraSpray
Natur-Leaf (Anti-Aging Products) -
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Nutraceutics (Anti-Aging, Women's Health) -
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Ola Loa (Drink Your Vitamins) -
HealthyShopping.com/OlaLoa
PainDefense (Joint & Muscles Formula) -
HealthyShopping.com/paindefense
Remo HealthRHYTHMS (Drumming for Wellness) -
HealthyShopping.com/remo
Sounds True (Audios - Wisdom for the Inner Life) -
HealthyShopping.com/SoundsTrue
SweetLeaf (Stevia-Natural Sweetener) -
HealthyShopping.com/sweetleaf
Teeccino (Caffeine-Free Herbal Coffee) -
HealthyShopping.com/teeccino
Third Line Press (Nutritional Medicine CD) -
HealthyShopping.com/thirdline
GLOBAL HEALTH
CALENDAR
Building Bridges of Integration for Traditional Chinese Medicine
Transformation: Spirit in Healing
East Rutherford, NJ USA
October 5-8, 2006
Contact: Traditional Chinese Medicine World Foundation - 888-TCM-6909
CancerGuides®
The only comprehensive training in integrative oncology
Bloomingdale, Il USA
October 9-15, 2006
Contact: The Center for Mind-Body Medicine - 202-966-7338 x241
I Can Do It
Orlando, FL USA
October 27-29, 2006
Contact: Hay House - 800-654-5126
The Science & Clinical Application of Integrative Holistic Medicine
San Diego, CA USA
October 28-November 3, 2006
Contact: Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine - 858-587-4404
Consumer Health World
(Conferences include: CDHCC, NHWPC, TETHIC, BoomerBusiness)
Washington, DC
December 11-13, 2006
Contact: Transmarx, LLC - 804-225-7458
For more leading health events visit www.healthcalendar.com
KEY SITES IN
HEALTHWORLD ONLINE
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF:
James Strohecker,
Co-founder, President, HealthWorld Online - jim@healthy.net
SENIOR EDITOR:
Suzan Walter,
Director, HealthWorld Online's Global Health Calendar,
Speakers Network, Professional Referral Network, Association
Network - swalter@healthy.net
ASSOCIATE EDITOR:
Nancy Shaw,
Communications Director, HealthWorld Online - nancy@healthy.net
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