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HEALTH
NEWS
Statins Too Many People Are Taking Them (And They're Doing Far Less Good
Than You Think)
Cholesterol-lowering statins have become one of the most popular 'just in
case' drugs on the market. They're handed out to anyone who may be at risk
from developing heart disease – which, in the eyes of the doctor, will be
pretty much everyone over the age of 50 or so. A new study suggests that
far too many people are taking a statin, and with no positive outcome.
Author, Author: Drug Companies Keep The Real Researchers Under Wraps
Medical trials are a vital part of drug marketing. With a positive result,
the manufacturer can press even harder to get the drug more widely
prescribed. Unfortunately, most trials are funded by the drug company, and
they are prepared and written by the company's employees. In a recent
review of 44 medical trials, in 33 the true authors were never revealed.
And, to a man, they worked for the drug company who would benefit from the
favorable study.
Antidepressants: The Baddest of The Bad is Revealed
Antidepressants are a family of drugs that are bad and dangerous to know –
and now researchers have named Effexor (venlafaxine) as the baddest of the
bad. Patients are much more likely to attempt suicide while taking Effexor
than any of the other antidepressants. The news comes as no surprise to
those who've already been exposed to the drug. It's considered to be one of
the most powerful antidepressants, and one of the hardest to tolerate. In
fact, around 19 per cent of patients stop taking the drug early because
they can't stand the side effects.
MORE HEALTH NEWS...
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EDITOR'S PICK - 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.
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
With the experts disagreeing among themselves, it's no wonder that
nutrition has become almost as controversial as religion or politics. In
"Develop Personal Nutritional Awareness" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H.,
guides you to develop awareness of your body and its nutritional needs. You
learn to observe what types and quantities of food and what eating
environments support your overall wellbeing, and which don't.
Keeping Fit
Due to shorter days, less physical activity, and abundant holiday meals,
winter is a time when most adults experience increasing bodyweight and
decreasing fitness. In "Exercise For Better Health And Sports Performance"
Wayne Westcott, Ph.D. explains how brightening the winter days with some
sensible exercise can reverse many degenerative conditions, reduce your
injury potential, improve your physical appearance, and enhance your sports
participation.
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WHAT DOCTOR'S DON'T TELL YOU - SPECIAL REPORT
SO YOU THINK YOU NEED . . . A TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT
That 98 per cent success rate for joint replacement surgery refers to the
number of patients who are wheeled out of surgery alive, with the new hip
intact. It doesn't cover the casualties that occur subsequently, which can
range from death to permanent lameness or lifelong illness. Particularly if
you are young, you should know about these possible side-effects before you
agree to the operation.
Visit the "What Doctor's Don't Tell You" archives with over 5,000 cutting
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NATURAL
ALTERNATIVES
Understanding Homeopathy
Homeopathic medicine is a natural pharmaceutical science that uses various
plants, minerals or animals in very small dose to stimulate the sick
person's natural defenses. The medicines are individually chosen for their
ability to cause in overdose the similar symptoms the person is
experiencing. In "Ten Most Frequently Asked Questions on Homeopathic
Medicine" Dana Ullman answers common questions about homeopathy.
Healthy Alternatives
The results of prolonged insomnia can be very discomforting. In "Insomnia"
Emily Kane, N.D. offers alternatives to the common sedative drug solution.
Women's Health Detective
One in 10 women in this country have been diagnosed with thyroid problems.
In "Your Thyroid May Be Hungry For Some Seaweed" Nan Kathryn Fuchs, Ph.D.
explains that one reason may be because women's thyroid glands are twice as
large as those in men, creating a greater need for iodine. When women are
under stress, their thyroids become even larger and more active, causing
them to need even more.
Holistic Healthcare For Children
Although parents often believe that young children do not think about
tobacco or alcohol, prevention of these behaviors should probably begin
with 2 or 3 year-olds. In "Preschoolers Use of Cigarettes and Alcohol"
Randall Neustaedter, O.M.D. cites the disturbing results of a recent study
on the impact of parental actions and the media on children, and urges
parents to evaluate their own behavior as role models to create healthy
habits in their very impressionable children.
Healthy Woman Update
In "Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)" the American Institute for Preventive
Medicine addresses this condition experienced by four out of ten
menstruating women. AIPM offers a variety of treatment options and
guidelines for when to seek medical assistance.
Find an Alternative Healthcare
Professional
Looking for a practitioner specializing in acupuncture and oriental
medicine? Search the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine section which
includes the Acupuncture And Oriental Medicine Alliance and American
Association of Oriental Medicine member databases 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 - Wisdom of the Peaceful Warrior
At many points in Dan Millman’s seminal story of personal transformation,
the old warrior Socrates shrugs off Dan's questions with a laconic "It's
the House Rules." In "Wisdom of the Peaceful Warrior: A Companion to the
Book That Changes Lives" Dan Millman takes more than 100 of the book's most
interesting and enigmatic passages and explores in detail the key ideas
behind them, showing their genesis in spiritual philosophies old and new.
Drawing on 25 years of experience since first writing the book, he reveals
an evolving sensibility and perspective, he drawing practical lessons that
readers can apply directly to their lives from even the most mysterious
passages.
HEALTHY
KITCHEN
Raw Food Materia Medica
Rhubarb is a member of the Buckwheat Family. It is rich in vitamin C,
calcium and potassium. Rhubarb increases saliva production, and gastric
juices, including bile. It improves peristalsis, being somewhat laxative.
Rhubarb is recommended for bronchitis, constipation, neuritis obesity, and
tumors. Due to the high oxalic acid content, which can inhibit calcium and
iron absorption, rhubarb is best avoided by those suffering from arthritis,
gout, kidney stones, and rheumatism.
Vegetarian Recipe
Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine offers you a vegetarian
recipe for "Orange and Black-Eyed Pea Salad."
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MIND-BODY-SPIRIT
The Healer Within
The presence of special breathing practices in the ancient cultures has
always been a mystery to people in the Western world. In "Extending the
Inhalation" Dr. Roger Jahnke explains that even with deep breathing there
is still some lung capacity left following the exhalation. In this method
the fullest extent of filling and emptying of the lungs is enacted.
Wholistic Spiritual Healing
In "The Body (Part 5): Physical, bodymind, energetic, and potential doorway
to spiritual awareness" Daniel J. Benor, M.D. explains emotional releases
(release of emotional memories stored in muscles) during complementary
therapy treatments. These modalities include massage, Gestalt therapy,
meditation and relaxation, bioenergy healing, aromatherapy, homeopathy and
flower essences.
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brain? At UCLA, Dr. Gary Small is proving that you can boost memory,
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weeks. Now, with The Healthy Brain Kit, Dr. Small teams up with
internationally renowned physician Dr. Andrew Weil to offer A complete
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PROFESSIONAL'S
CORNER
WELLNESS INVENTORY CERTIFICATION TRAINING - 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 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 --
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
Medical Wellness Summit 2007
Discover Opportunities in Medical Wellness-Find Solutions & Make Connections
Co-located with the National Wellness, Prevention & Fitness Conference
Las Vegas, NV USA
April 30, 2007
Contact: Medical Wellness Association - 281-313-3040
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
-- 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
2007 Nutrition and Health Conference
State of the Science and Clinical Applications
San Diego, CA USA
May 14-16, 2007
Contact: University of Arizona Program in Integrative Medicine and Columbia University's Rosenthal Center - 520-626-4893
Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium
15th Annual Symposium on the Use of Botanicals in Chronic Disease
Black Mountain, NC USA
June 2-4, 2007
Contact: Herbal Educational Services - 800-252-0688
Food As Medicine
Baltimore, MD USA
June 23-29, 2007
Contact: The Center for Mind-Body Medicine - 202-966-7338
For more leading health events visit www.healthcalendar.com
HEALTHY SHOPPING - PRODUCTS & SERVICES FOR HEALTHY LIVING
HEALTHY SHOPPING NETWORK
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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) -
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Teeccino (Caffeine-Free Herbal Coffee) -
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Third Line Press (Nutritional Medicine CD) -
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