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HEALTH
NEWS
Tulsi: Queen Of Ayurvedic Herbs - India's Holy Basil
Tulsi, Queen of Herbs, the legendary "Incomparable One" of India, is one of
the holiest and most cherished of the many healing and health-giving herbs
of the Orient. An impressive array of health promoting, disease preventing
and life prolonging properties of Tulsi have been described and documented
over five millennia. In the past few decades, many of these benefits have
been investigated and verified by modern scientific research. Tulsi's
general vitality-enhancing and health-promoting properties as an adaptogen,
in addition to its' many specific therapeutic actions, account for the
exceptionally broad range of Tulsi's traditional medical uses and its'
promise as a powerful natural medicine for the future.
Tai Chi Boosts Immunity To Shingles Virus In Older Adults, NIH-Sponsored Study Reports
Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese form of exercise, may help older adults
avoid getting shingles by increasing immunity to varicella-zoster virus
(VZV) and boosting the immune response to varicella vaccine in older
adults, according to a new study published in print this week in the
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. This National Institutes of
Health (NIH)-funded study is the first rigorous clinical trial to suggest
that a behavioral intervention, alone or in combination with a vaccine, can
help protect older adults from VZV, which causes both chickenpox and
shingles.
FDA Considers Mislabeling Irradiated Food
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it may allow
irradiated food to be mislabeled with alternate terms such as
'pasteurized.' This move by FDA would deny consumers clear information
about whether they are buying food that has been exposed to high doses of
ionizing radiation. Consumers have been reluctant to buy irradiated food,
and rightly so. Irradiation damages many foods and can ruin their flavor,
odor, and texture. The process destroys vitamins, protein, essential fatty
acids and other nutrients - up to 80 percent of vitamin A in eggs and half
the beta carotene in orange juice, the FDA has noted.
MORE HEALTH NEWS...
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the world of health and medicine, visit our Healthy News
and our Healthy
News Archive.
EDITOR'S PICK - YOGA FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART
EMBRACING MENOPAUSE: A YOGA PATH TO PEACE AND POWER (DVD)
Honoring menopause, the beginning of an important life transition for
boomers, is the overriding theme of this inspirational and empowering yoga
program. It is a perfect way to re-dedicate yourself to health and vitality
through the menopause transition. Throughout this award-winning program
Susan Winter Ward encourages you to be centered, energetic and loving
during the menopause process and into your next 50 years!
Challenging the commonly held paradigm of aging as the end of beauty and
creativity, Susan shows that the menopause journey is a beginning, a time
to celebrate your maturity. In this acclaimed program you will find support
in becoming more powerful and energetic, less fearful and more accepting.
Through this yoga program, you can own your highest vision of yourself.
Susan explains the benefits of yoga for healthy aging, guides breathing,
and offers easy alternative and restorative poses, accompanied by Medwyn
Goodall's inspirational music, "Medicine Woman."
WELLNESS and
HEALTHY LIVING
CONTINUING OUR 12-STAGE JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
This week our journey focuses on the power of FINDING MEANING, the 11th of
12 keys to wellness drawn from the Wellness Inventory whole person
assessment program. Finding meaning appears to be a unique human need. It
is one of the most complex uses of energy in that it involves almost all of
the previous energy forms. Since the beginning of time philosophers have
asked these basic questions: Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going?
What do I want? What is real? What is true? This section encourages you to
find a deeper meaning in your life that can provide a powerful focus for
directing your life-energy.
Simply Well
Music alters the body and the mind. In "Explore Healing Music and Sounds"
John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., reminds us that music can enhance deep
relaxation, supply you with new energy, stimulate creativity, and even
transport you into other states of consciousness - depending on the type of
music you choose.
Keeping Fit
Although the golf swing places considerable stress on the hip, back and
shoulder joints, golfers have traditionally avoided muscle strengthening
and injury prevention activities for fear that it would reduce their joint
flexibility and decrease their movement speed. In "Should Golfers Do
Strength Exercise?" Dr. Wayne Westcott discusses the myths, facts and
benefits of strength training.
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NATURAL
ALTERNATIVES
Understanding Homeopathy
The fact that about one in seven Americans suffer from chronic sinusitis
suggests that conventional treatments are not very effective. Homeopathic
medicines are often effective in treating the acute symptoms of sinusitis,
although professional "constitutional care" is usually necessary to cure
chronic sinusitis, according to homeopathic expert Dana Ullman in
"Homeopathy and Sinusitis: Safer Remedies." This professional homeopathic
treatment can lead to a significant reduction in the frequency and
intensity of acute sinusitis attacks and can often even lead to a total
elimination of their occurrence.
Healthy Alternatives
Fasting can be a purification for body, mind and spirit. In "Fasting" Emily
Kane, N.D. states that "A fast is best accomplished in the spirit of gentle
self-purification." She offers specific guidelines for an effective fasting
program.
Women's Health Detective
Even though they're not diseases, extremely dry or excessively oily skin
can pose problems. Diet, environment, and soaps can all add to your skin
problems. In "Dry Skin, Oily Skin: Solving Your Skin Problems" Nan Kathryn
Fuchs, Ph.D. explains which ingredients will minimize overly dry or very
oily skin, and how you can often find inexpensive products that work well.
Healthy Woman Update
Infections that pass from one person to another during sexual contact are
known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). In "Basic Facts About STDs"
the American Institute for Preventive Medicine discusses signs and
symptons, how STDs are spread, treatment, possible complications, etc.
Find an Alternative Healthcare
Professional
Looking for a practitioner specializing in herbal medicine? Search the
Herbalism section which includes the American Herbalists Guild member
database in HealthWorld's Find a Practitioner Network. The network contains
searchable directories with over 17,000 professionals from 20 leading
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RECOMMENDED
READING
Healthy Bookstore - The Slow Down Diet
In "The Slow Down Diet: Eating for Pleasure, Energy, and Weight Loss" Marc
David presents a new way to understand our relationship to food, focusing
on quality and the possibilities of pleasure in eating to transform and
improve metabolism. Citing cutting-edge research on body biochemistry as
well as success stories from his own nutritional counseling practice, he
shows that we are creatures of body, mind, and spirit and that when we
attend to these levels simultaneously we can shed excess pounds, increase
energy, and enhance digestion to feel rejuvenated and inspired. Marc David
presents an eight-week program that allows readers to explore their unique
connection to food, assisting them in letting go of their fears, guilt, and
old habits so they can learn to treat their bodies in a dignified and
caring way. Drawing on more than twenty years of experience in nutritional
medicine, the psychology of eating, and the science of yoga, Marc David
offers readers practical tools that will yield life-transforming,
sustainable results.
HEALTHY
KITCHEN
Raw Food Materia Medica
Beets are members of the Goosefoot Family. Beets have long been used
therapeutically to improve anemia as they help to build red corpuscles. The
red pigment known as betaine helps to increase oxygen intake of the body.
Beets are said to be both blood cleansing and blood building. Other
ailments that have been improved by the use of beets include constipation,
infectious hepatitis, irregular menses, acne, lumbago, and low blood sugar.
Beets abound with beta-carotene, vitamins C, B, iron, calcium, phosphorus,
sodium and manganese.
Vegetarian Recipe
Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine offers you a vegetarian
recipe for "Chocolate Cake."
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MIND-BODY-SPIRIT
The Healer Within
The technique described by Dr. Roger Jahnke in "Alternate Nostril
Breathing" has been employed by practitioners of Yoga in India for
thousands of years who were aware of the significance of balancing the
breath in both nostrils and employed this knowledge to enhance health and
consciousness. It has been found through the application of current
neuro-science, that the practice of alternate nostril breathing helps to
balance the right and left hemispheres of the brain.
Music and Wellness
It's hard to imagine living without music. Yet while listening to music is
our nation's favorite pastime, active music-making isn't typically
perceived to be within most people's grasp. In "Recreational Music Making:
Mind-Body-Spirit and Wellness" Barry Bittman, M.D. introduces us to a new
musical approach. Rather than focusing on performance, "Recreational
Music-Making" is centered on wellness along with exercise, nutrition and
stress reduction. Anyone can participate and share in the enjoyment
regardless of experience or skill level. Participants are simply asked to
bring their enthusiasm, love of music and a willingness to share the
rhythms of their soul. They develop a renewed sense of balance, heightened
self-esteem and an incredible sense of having contributed to the symphony
of life.
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Isolated by scientists as far back as 1922, sterol's remarkable health
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PROFESSIONAL'S
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WELLNESS INVENTORY CERTIFICATION TRAINING - SPRING CLASSES
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The goal of the 12 week certification training is to create competence in
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Created for wellness coaches, health practitioners, spa professionals, and
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MEDICAL WELLNESS SUMMIT - APRIL 30 - LAS VEGAS
Discover Medical Wellness: Find Solutions & Make Connections
The Medical Wellness Summit contributes to the networking and educational
development of all medical practitioners and wellness professionals.
Through this dynamic Summit program, participants will gain a great
understanding of medical wellness and the possibilities for innovative
wellness programs and services. There is a sense of excitement for meeting
in Las Vegas with leading medical and wellness experts and practitioners.
Come to Vegas and join with us in celebrating our 5th year in making the
Medical Wellness Summit the most valuable networking event for our
profession.
Co -sponsored by HealthWorld Online, the Medical Wellness Summit will be
held April 30 in Las Vegas at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, and will be
co-facilitated by Christopher Breuleux, Ph.D., CEO of the Medical Wellness
Association and Jim Strohecker, CEO of HealthWorld Online.
THE NATIONAL WELLNESS, PREVENTION & FITNESS CONFERENCE
At NHWPC, held from April 30 - May 2 at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in
Las Vegas, NV, there is substantial focus on how the successful integration
of health promotion and disease prevention components into Consumer Driven
Health and other health benefit plans are the keys to lowering costs and
creating a healthier, more productive workforce. An impressive faculty of
thought leaders has been assembled across three tracks of programming
including Disease Prevention/Wellness Management, Fitness/Exercise -
Measurable Outcomes, and Complementary/Integrative Health. Special workshop
programming includes Looking Outside the Conventional Healthcare Box for
Health & Wellness Solutions hosted by Jim Strohecker. For more information
and to register please visit www.transmarx.com/tracking/track.asp?ID=032007&LNK=NHWPC
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 --
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
Medical Wellness Summit and Conference 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
Alternative Health Summit and Conference
Newport Beach, CA USA
May 25-26, 2007
Contact: Alternative Medicine Referral Network - 877-517-8733
-- UPCOMING HEALTH & WELLNESS EVENTS --
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
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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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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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) -
HealthyShopping.com/SoundsTrue
SweetLeaf (Stevia-Natural Sweetener) -
HealthyShopping.com/sweetleaf
Teeccino (Caffeine-Free Herbal Coffee) -
HealthyShopping.com/teeccino
Third Line Press (Nutritional Medicine CD) -
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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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