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HEALTH
NEWS
Certificate in Complementary and Integrative Therapies from Drexel Online
Drexel University Online, a pioneer in Internet-based education programs,
announces the launch of the online Certificate in Complementary and
Integrative Therapies (CIT). The "evidence-based" program will allow
healthcare professionals to integrate complementary therapies into their
professional practice. The online Certificate in Complementary and
Integrative Therapies will provide students with knowledge and skills that
will allow them to assess, guide and evaluate patient use and to integrate
CIT into their professional practice. The curriculum will address the
cultural and theoretical basis for applying complementary and integrative
therapies while focusing on the skills and techniques of specific therapies.
Complementary & Alternative Medicine (CAM) Products to be under FDA
Jurisdiction?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has placed a notice in the Federal
Register that outlines how that agency could bring a number of
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) products under FDA
jurisdiction. The deadline for comments to the FDA on this document is
April 30.
To review full documentation on this matter, go to
www.fda.gov/cber/gdlns/altmed.pdf and read the 14 pages of "Guidance
for Industry: Complementary and Alternative Medicine Products and Their
Regulation by the Food and Drug Administration."
You can review the official notice in the Federal Register February 27,
2007 (Volume 72, Number 38) [Docket No. 2006D-0480], online "Draft Guidance
for Industry on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Products and Their
Regulation by the Food and Drug Administration
a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.
gov/2007/E7-3259.htm
The FDA statement includes this statement: "In recent years, the practice
of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has increased in the United
States, and we have seen increased confusion as to whether certain products
used in CAM are subject to regulation under the Federal Food, Drug, and
Cosmetic Act (the act) or Public Health Service Act (PHS Act). We have also
seen an increase in the number of CAM products imported into the United
States. Therefore, the draft guidance discusses when a CAM product is
subject to the act or the PHS Act."
You can submit electronic comments to www.fda.gov/dockets/ecomments
through April 30, 2007. (Many concerned organizations have requested that
this be extended to July 30.) Do Docket Search using 2006D-0480. Your
comments must be identified with the docket number [Docket No. 2006D-0480].
HealthWorld wants to thank the American Holistic Health Association
(www.ahha.org) for bringing these documents to our attention.
Sen. Migden Unveils Legislation Requiring Labeling of Cloned Food Products
U.S. Food and Drug Administration could approve putting cloned meats and
dairy products into our food chain as early as May. Calling for protection
of 'consumers' right to know, California State Senator Carole Migden today
unveiled legislation which would require that milk and meat products from
cloned animals that are intended for human consumption be clearly labeled.
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 - 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.
WELLNESS and
HEALTHY LIVING
CONTINUING OUR 12-STAGE JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
This week our journey focuses on the power of TRANSCENDING, the 12th of 12
keys to wellness drawn from the Wellness Inventory whole person assessment
program. The final form of energy in the wellness energy system is a subtle
one that has only recently been given scientific credence. It is the realm
of the transcendent or the spiritual (a word that's only now becoming
acceptable in everyday speech). The human ability to transcend ordinary
consciousness is actually an age-old gift that opens mind and heart to the
potential of love, and to the miracle and magnificence of the moment, so
often forgotten in the daily grind of our busy lives.
Simply Well
The noise pollution of modern society grows more strident every year. Rest
and quiet are necessary when you are healing from illness, as well as when
you simply want to renew yourself. In "Cultivate Sanity through Silence"
John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., offers you helpful hints for how you can
nourish yourself in a quieter home by eliminating some unnecessary noise.
Staying Healthly Tips
Everyday choices impact the quality of your health. In "10 Tips for Eating
Healthy at Work & School" Elson M. Haas, M.D. addresses how to effectively
change habits to those that support your health, vitality, and optimum
weight.
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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. - #15" Dr. Teitelbaum discusses additional nutrients that,
although not critical, can be very helpful in the initial treatment of CFS
and fibromyalgia. Most of these only need to be taken for 3-9 months, after
which time taking the powder and digestive enzymes by themselves should be
adequate for most people.
Healthy Alternatives
Animals can experience over-sensitivity, fear, despondency, loneliness and
depression, among other emotions. When tender loving care isn't enough, and
medical problems have been ruled out as the cause of these emotional
states, flower remedies can assist an animal suffering from the ill-effects
of stress. In "Your Pet's Emotional Health" Leslie J. Kaslof offers
specific options for dogs and cats.
Dr. Christine Horner's Natural Secrets for Breast Health
The Indian cooking spice turmeric, responsible for the intense color of
curry, is phenomenal in its ability to promote and protect health
especially against cancer. In "Breast Health Tip #4: Add Spice to Your
Life" Christine Horner, M.D., F.A.C.S explains how this spice is one of
nature's most intelligent creations with many imaginative and brilliant
ways to ward off cancer.
Healthy Child
"Acne" by David L. Hoffmann, B.Sc. (Hons), M.N.I.M.H. addresses this common
problem that is a potentially disfiguring skin disease. Unfortunately, it
often affects those in an emotionally vulnerable stage of life -
adolescence. He lists actions indicated for the processes behind this
disease and specific herbal remedies, diet and hygiene recommendations to
support healing.
Find an Alternative Healthcare
Professional
Looking for a practitioner specializing in bodywork? Search the Bodywork
and Somatic Therapies section which includes the American Organization for
Bodywork Therapies of Asia, Hellerwork International, and The Trager
Institute 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 - The High Blood Pressure Solution
High blood pressure is entirely preventable, without reliance on synthetic
drugs. In "The High Blood Pressure Solution: A Scientifically Proven
Program For Preventing Strokes and heart Disease" by Richard D. Moore,
M.D., Ph.D. the author's approach is simple: by maintaining the proper
ratio of potassium to sodium in the diet, blood pressure can be regulated
at the cellular level, preventing the development of hypertension and the
high incidence of strokes and heart attacks associated with it. Dr. Moore
makes it clear that high blood pressure is only one symptom of an entire
systemic imbalance. He outlines a safe, effective program that focuses on
nutrition, weight loss, and exercise to bring the entire body chemistry
into balance.
HEALTHY
KITCHEN
Nutrition Tips
Animal-product foods, in general, are denser and higher-protein foods, more
concentrated body-building foods, and also higher-fat foods. They are most
important in growth years and during pregnancy and lactation, but should be
consumed moderately the rest of the time. In "Dairy Products" Elson M.
Haas, M.D. outlines the benefits of milk, butter, yogurt, kefir,
buttermilk, cheeses, processed cheese, cream cheese, cottage cheese, and
ice cream.
Fabulous Functional Foods
Originally made to be a topping for oven baked onions, Danish chef Oscar
Umahro Cadogan's recipe for "Lentil-Zucchini Mash With Nigella Seeds And
Roasted Sesame Oil" can also be used like mashed potatoes or as a spread.
Try adding chili, coriander, fresh basil, fish sauce, sesame seeds, or
other condiments.
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MIND-BODY-SPIRIT
Mind Over Matter
If you're convinced there's nothing you can do to prevent cancer, then
"Cancer Prevention: What We Need to Know" by Barry Bittman, M.D just might
change your mind. He explores the relationships between diet, tobacco,
alcohol consumption and cancer that can potentially save your life or that
of a loved-one.
Spiritual Wellness
There is a fundamental truth about life on earth: Everything changes,
everything withers, everything eventually disappears. In "Dealing With
Impermanence" Philip Goldberg discusses various positive viewpoints. First
accept the reality of impermanence as a precondition for liberation. Next
realize that non-attachment is about loving, cherishing and caring about
the people and things that matter to us—but without excessive clinging or
grasping, and without fear of loss or change. Finally, inner peace is
easier to locate, more enduring and far more satisfying than any of the
brass rings we manage to grab on the frenzied carousel of life.
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PROFESSIONAL'S
CORNER
WELLNESS INVENTORY CERTIFICATION TRAINING - SPRING CLASSES
Our Certification Training teleclasses begin on April 11th and April 12th.
The goal of the 12 week certification training is to create competence in
delivering the Wellness Inventory assessment and life-balance program
(www.WellPeople.com) to individual, group and organizational clients.
Created for wellness coaches, health practitioners, spa professionals, and
corporate wellness professionals, the training is approved by the
International Coach Federation for 20 continuing coaching credits. Payment
plans available.
For more information contact Jim Strohecker at 310-823-9553 or
jim@healthy.net, or go to wellpeople.com/Certification.asp
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 --
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 --
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
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) -
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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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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
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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