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SPONSOR - INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE FOR HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS
REGISTER NOW - INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE FOR HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS CONFERENCE
Integrative medicine is more than giving patients the options of
complementary and alternative medicine therapies. It means creating a truly
patient-centered environment in which individuals are able to reach their
optimal health.
The fifth annual integrative medicine conference to be held April 12-14 in
San Diego, CA will enable you to spot opportunities for integrative
medicine and assist you in cultivating a better healing environment. Health
care leaders from all over the nation and from a variety of settings will
share their stories and offer practical techniques that you can apply to
your organization or community.
The three-day program has been customized to provide you and your team with
top-notch educational sessions, including in-depth case studies,
skill-building workshops, on-site visits to a successful integrative
medicine center and a healing hospital, a diverse and interactive exhibit
forum, poster board presentations and ample time for networking.
HEALTH
NEWS
Household Dust Exposes Families, Children to Toxic Levels of Brain-Damaging Flame Retardants
The human body is able to absorb dangerous pollutants from household dust.
Researchers found a statistically significant correlation between the
levels of flame retardants in women's breast milk and the level of dust of
their homes. It is the first study to definitively confirm such a
correlation.
Is Insurers' Plan to Give Patients Personal Health Records a "Wolf In Sheep's Clothing"?
The last place on Earth where patients want to keep their complete medical
records is in the hands of their insurers. But that is exactly what
America's Health Insurance Plans and Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
are proposing.
Chinese Medicine Helps Shed Those Extra Pounds
Although Americans spend $35 billion annually on weight-loss products and
services, the rate of obesity has spread to 30.5% of adults over the age of
twenty. With the high failure rate of fad diets many Americans are now
turning to alternative solutions. Those seeking long term lifestyle changes
and true health stability are now including the use of Acupuncture and Tai
Chi to achieve their health goals.
MORE HEALTH NEWS...
To keep up-to-date with news in
the world of health and medicine, visit our Healthy News
and our Healthy
News Archive.
EDITOR'S PICK - THE HEART OF HEALING CONFERENCE
EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS OF HEALING FROM MIND/BODY/ENERGY MEDICINE
"HOW THEN DO I HEAL?"
Choices, answers and deeper questions are explored in light of broad health
care changes with master teachers from Integrative/Holistic/Complementary
medicine. Together we explore pioneer territory where mind/body/spirit meet
to unveil the alchemy of healing.
Belleruth Naparstek, LISW, Bill Buchholz, MD, Susan Buchholz, Ph.D., Mimi
Guarneri, MD, Alberto Villoldo, Ph.D., Carol Ritberger, Ph.D., and Eric
Pearl, DC clarify: "HOW THEN DO I HEAL?" This 2-day conference includes
interactive panel discussions with the master teachers. Drs. Kay Judge and
Maxine Barish-Wreden of Sutter Integrative Health are the panel moderators
and MC's.
March 24 & 25, 9-5:30
The Crest Theatre, Sacramento CA
http://www.insightjourneys.com
WELLNESS and
HEALTHY LIVING
CONTINUING OUR 12-STAGE JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
This week our journey focuses on BREATHING & RELAXING, the second of 12
keys to wellness in the Wellness Inventory. We can survive for many weeks
without food, several days without water, but without air, life ceases in a
matter of minutes. When the air is clear, your lungs strong, your body
relaxed, and your mind at peace, you experience total wellbeing.
Unfortunately, this ideal is seldom realized....
Simply Well
If you have resisted exercise in the past, it is especially important that
you design a program you can live with and stay with — a gentle,
step-by-step program that will appeal to your fun-loving inner child or
provide companionship or quiet time alone. In "Move for the Health of It—Do
Something Aerobic" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., provides you practical
tips for creating just such a program.
Ask Dr. Orloff About Intuitive Healing
Dreaming is a direct line to a place where magic abounds and nothing is
without meaning. Like a blank, white canvas, our dream world is a spacious
medium where intuition can freely express itself about healing. Dreams can
keep you well and provide answers. But first you must retrieve them. In
"Step Five of Intuitive Healing: Listen to Your Dreams" Judith Orloff, M.D.
provides four ways to remember your dreams.
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WHAT DOCTOR'S DON'T TELL YOU - SPECIAL REPORT
SPECIAL REPORT: ASPIRIN RESISTANCE - WHEN THE RISKS OUTWEIGH THE BENEFITS
Although aspirin can reduce the risk of secondary events (repeat heart
attacks or strokes) by about one-quarter in those with established
cardiovascular disease, recent studies expose a worrying aspect of the
drug: it doesn’t work for everyone.
Visit the "What Doctor's Don't Tell You" archives with over 5,000 cutting
edge articles at: www.healthy.net/Search/WDDTY.asp
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NATURAL
ALTERNATIVES
Integrative Dentistry
In "Dry Mouth" Flora Parsa Stay, D.D.S. explains that this condition is a
by-product and symptom of salivary glands that are not producing adequate
amounts of saliva. The buffering affect of saliva is important in the
prevention of decay and gum disease. She presents lists of contributing
conditions and medication, and offers suggestions how to minimize symptoms.
Healthy Alternatives
Every original culture on the planet earth has a system of "hands on"
healing. In western cultures this is generally called massage. As the
movement toward alternatives to drugs and surgery progresses massage will
emerge as one of our primary new, while actually ancient, therapeutic
modalities. Hospitals, and even corporations, are hiring massage
therapists to help with healing and to prevent the negative impacts of
stress. In "Self-Applied Massage of the Feet" Dr. Roger Jahnke explains how
to do self-applied massage to the feet.
Dr. Christine Horner's Natural Secrets for Breast Health
Estimates are that every year the average American eats almost his or her
entire body weight in sugar. In "Breast Health Tip #21: Avoid Sugar"
Christine Horner, M.D., F.A.C.S reports that sugar and refined
carbohydrates cause a surge in insulin and women with the highest insulin
levels have a 283% higher incidence of breast cancer. The more sugar you
eat, the faster cancer cells grow and the greater the blow to your immune
system.
Healthy Man Update
In "Herbs For Male Impotence" Christopher Hobbs, L.Ac., A.H.G. reports that
because nervousness, tension and even anxiety may play a major role in
impotence, relaxing herbs can be of benefit. Herbs such as valerian,
passion flower, California poppy, lavendar and wild oats can relax without
lowering sexual desire.
Find an Alternative Healthcare
Professional
Looking for a practitioner specializing in naturopathic medicine? Search
the
Naturopathic Medicine section which includes American Association
of Naturopathic Physicians member database in HealthWorld's Find a
Practitioner Network. The network contains searchable directories with over
17,000 professionals from 20 leading professional associations in
complementary/alternative and integrative medicine.
RECOMMENDED
READING
Healthy Bookstore - Avoiding Cancer One Day at a Time
The mortality rate from cancer hasn't changed in 60 years despite the
billions invested to find a cure. "Avoiding Cancer One Day at a Time:
Practical Advice for Preventing Cancer" by Lynne Eldridge, M.D. and David
Borgeson, M.S., M.P.T. provides solid, practical advice for preventing
cancer by avoiding carcinogens and implementing lifestyle/dietary practices
that modify cancer causing factors. Many "how to" examples for preventing
cancer by being environmentally aware, avoiding infections, living the
proper lifestyle and getting the proper nutrition are provided.
HEALTHY
KITCHEN
Nutrition Tips
Grains are the most commonly consumed foods worldwide. They are the main
human fuel and a good source of complex carbohydrate - slower burning and
with more sustained energy than simple sugars. In "Grains" Elson M. Haas,
M.D. details how whole (unprocessed) grains provide a healthy amount of B
vitamins, vitamin E, and many minerals. He discusses research on health
benefits of grains and addresses the nutritional value of ten specific
grains.
There's a Yogi in the Kitchen!
In "The Stinking Healer!" Siri-Ved Kaur Khalsa talks about garlic, one of
the most ancient remedies in the history of humankind. Used as both a
medicine and a food, garlic is known as an effective treatment for
digestive disorders, high blood pressure, and immune strength. No wonder it
has been called the king of the vegetable world!
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theaters because of the violence, emptiness and overall lack of quality and
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MIND-BODY-SPIRIT
Echoes of Silence
Every day, we want to know what to do, how to choose, which way to go. In
"Choosing The Meat Market" Robert Rabbin shares a personal story that
addresses a new way to approach making choices. There is always one thing,
one way, one path, that is more compelling, period. It is about the
willingness to let go.
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.
HEALTHY BRAIN KIT - ADVERTISEMENT
INCREASE YOUR BRAINPOWER WITH DR. ANDREW WEIL & DR. GARY SMALL
You exercise your body to keep it at peak performance-but what about your
brain? At UCLA, Dr. Gary Small is proving that you can boost memory,
sharpen concentration, enhance verbal fluency, and more-in less than two
weeks. Now, with The Healthy Brain Kit, Dr. Small teams up with
internationally renowned physician Dr. Andrew Weil to offer A complete
program of tools and recommendations for increasing your brainpower
immediately. Interactive Learning Kit, 2 CDs, 56-page study guide, 35
cards, 2 hours
PROFESSIONAL'S
CORNER
WELLNESS INVENTORY CERTIFICATION TRAINING
WINTER & SPRING INTENSIVES
The Wellness Inventory Certification Training Intensive is a comprehensive
weekend program providing competence in delivering the Wellness Inventory
assessment and life-balance program. The intensive accelerates your own
personal growth process, offering you an opportunity to make real changes
in your life, while providing a unique coaching skill-set to maximize the
program's effectiveness in helping your clients change their lives. Weekend
intensives will be offered in Asheville, North Carolina February 9-11,
March 9-11 and April 13-15, and May 11-13, 2007.
For more information: 310-823-9553 or info@WellPeople.com
WellPeople.com/Intensive.asp
MORE PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES
Botanical Medicine Sourcebooks & Textbooks
Compounding Pharmacy Directory
Diagnostic Laboratory Directory
Nutritional Medicine Sourcebooks and Textbooks
The Natural Standard: The Authority on Integrative Medicine
GLOBAL HEALTH
CALENDAR
-- FEATURED EVENT --
CAMEXPO WEST
Bringing the Entire Complementary and Natural Healthcare Community Together
New York, NY USA
February 8-10, 2007
Contact: Complementary and Natural Healthcare Conference and Expo - 207-842-5504
The Heart of Healing Conference
Experience the Benefits of Healing from Mind/Body/Energy Medicine
Sacramento, CA USA
March 24-25, 2007
Contact: Insight Journeys - 530-265-9255
-- UPCOMING HEALTH & WELLNESS EVENTS --
7th Destination Health: Renewing Mind, Body and Soul
Kauai, HI USA
March 11-16, 2007
Contact: Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine - 858-587-4404
5th Annual Integrative Medicine for Healthcare Organizations Conference
San Diego, CA USA
April 12-14, 2007
Contact: Health Forum and the American Hospital Association - 707-644-1181
The 4th Annual World Health Care Congress
Washington, DC USA
April 22-24, 2007
Contact: World Congress - 781-939-2438
National Wellness, Prevention & Fitness Conference
Next Generation Solutions for Today's Healthcare Market
April 30-May 2, 2007
Las Vegas, NV USA
Contact: Consumer Health World - 804-266-7422
For more leading health events visit www.healthcalendar.com
HEALTHY SHOPPING - PRODUCTS & SERVICES FOR HEALTHY LIVING
HEALTHY SHOPPING NETWORK
HealthyShopping.com
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Aquasana (Home Water Filtration Systems) -
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Bookstore (Health and Wellness) -
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ChildLife (Nutrition for Kids) -
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Here, There & Beyond (Essential Oils) -
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Inner Peace Music (Steven Halpern) -
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MigraSpray (Natural Migraine Relief) -
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Natur-Leaf (Anti-Aging Products) -
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Ola Loa (Drink Your Vitamins) -
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PainDefense (Joint & Muscles Formula) -
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Remo HealthRHYTHMS (Drumming for Wellness) -
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Sounds True (Audios - Wisdom for the Inner Life) -
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SweetLeaf (Stevia-Natural Sweetener) -
HealthyShopping.com/sweetleaf
Teeccino (Caffeine-Free Herbal Coffee) -
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Third Line Press (Nutritional Medicine CD) -
HealthyShopping.com/thirdline
KEY SITES IN
HEALTHWORLD ONLINE
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James Strohecker,
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Director, HealthWorld Online's Global Health Calendar,
Speakers Network, Professional Referral Network, Association
Network - swalter@healthy.net
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Nancy Shaw,
Communications Director, HealthWorld Online - nancy@healthy.net
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