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HEALTH
NEWS
Bad' Cholesterol: It May Protect Against Cancer
Even 'bad' cholesterol seems to have some useful purpose, and reducing it
to too low a level - usually by taking statin drugs - could make us
candidates for cancer. The problem isn't with statin drugs, say
researchers. Instead, there seems to be some protective quality of LDL
cholesterol that we don't understand.
Antibiotics Don't Prevent Future Urinary Tract Infections, May Cause Resistance in Future Infections
After a first childhood urinary tract infection (UTI), daily antibiotics
may not prevent another such infection, and may actually increase the risk
that the next urinary tract infection is caused by resistant bacteria.
Given these findings, it is appropriate for pediatricians to discuss with
families the risks and unclear benefits of daily preventive antibiotic
treatment after a child has had a first UTI.
Hospital Infections: It's Up to the Patient to Tell The Doctor to Wash His Hands
For 150 years we have known that a simple and effective way of reducing the
spread of infection is hand washing. Therefore, it is surprising that well
below 60 per cent of doctors in the UK wash their hands between seeing
patients. To curb the rate of hospital-acquired infections, patients are
encouraged to have their own hand-gel ready by their bedsides and insist
that doctors use it.
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EDITOR'S PICK - WELLNESS INVENTORY CERTIFICATION TRAINING
FALL CERTIFICATION TELE-CLASSES START IN SEPTEMBER
The Fall Wellness Inventory Certification Trainings begin on September 12th
and run for 12 weeks. Classes will be conducted as a live phone teleclass.
The goal of the certification training is to create competence in
delivering the Wellness Inventory (www.WellPeople.com), a holistic
assessment and life-balance program, to individual, group and
organizational clients. The training also focuses on the participants own
personal development. Developed for wellness coaches, health practitioners,
spa professionals, and corporate wellness professionals, the training is
approved by the International Coach Federation for continuing coaching
credits. Daytime and evening classes. Payment plans available.
For more information contact Jim Strohecker at 310-823-9553 or
wellpeople.com/Certification.asp
WELLNESS and
HEALTHY LIVING
Medical Disasters and How To Avoid Them (Part 4)
The new documentary by Michael Moore called SICKO has launched nationwide
heralding the cry of health care reform due to the inadequacies of the
health care system. In "Medical Disasters and How to Avoid Them" Dr. Pierce
Scranton, an Orthopedic Surgeon, arms us with practical tips on how to take
charge of our own experiences while at a hospital and he teaches us how to
protect ourselves and prevent any travesty that could occur. In a series of
six articles, HealthWorld Online and Dr. Pierce Scranton, will provide
actual case by case, behind the scenes scenarios, along with tips on how
NOT to have these experiences happen to you. In the fourth installment you
will the importance of being beware of "free consultations" and being
pro-active and asking questions about any recommended surgeries.
Healing Power of the Mind- A Series by Martin Rossman, MD
Thoughts can trigger the body’s self-healing abilities. In "Faith Healing,
Placebo Effects, and Imagery" Martin L. Rossman, M.D. describes how
somehow, under certain conditions, our intentions, desires, and beliefs in
recovery are translated into physical healing. He calls it the power of
positive expectant faith.
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
Goal setting is a dynamic tool for getting things done, and helps you
clarify what is important in your life. In "Set Goals for the Changes You
Want to Make" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., explains the power in setting
goals, and shows you how to tap into that power.
AUDIO: LIVING THE FIELD - LYNNE MCTAGGART
TAPPING INTO THE SECRET FORCE OF THE UNIVERSE
The cutting edge of quantum physics is not just found in a laboratory or
university - now, you can live each day on the frontiers of science. Lynne
McTaggart's revolutionary book The Field captivated readers around the
world with its exploration of the unseen dimension where science meets
spirit, but that was only the beginning. With Living The Field, this
pioneering investigator presents a full-length audio workshop on using the
scientific discoveries of the quantum age to supercharge your life, health,
and consciousness. Learn to harness the source of your living energy - the
Zero Point Field. (6 CDs)
Listen to Audio Sample
NEMACOLIN WOODLANDS RESORT - ADVERTISEMENT
NEMACOLIN TO HOST TURNING POINT SEPTEMBER 19-23
TURNING POINT at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort is a wellness and
self-discovery retreat where individuals are invited to create a path to
success, fitness and well-being. Our talented staff and professionals
surpass our competitors and our grounds provide countless opportunities for
outer and inner exploration.
Join Nemacolin for TURNING POINT Wednesday, September 19 through Sunday,
September 23, 2007. Availability is limited.
Keynote speaker for TURNING POINT is Jack Canfield, originator of the
Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Canfield, a featured teacher of The
Secret, will talk about helping people take on greater challenges while
producing breakthrough results.
Program highlights include luxurious accommodations, meals, spa services,
life coaching, and home fitness and nutrition plans.
Call 866.344.6957 to speak with our TURNING POINT Specialists for more
information.
NATURAL
ALTERNATIVES
Understanding Homeopathy
It is certainly understandable that parents want to do something to allay
their infants' pain when teething. In "Homeopathic Pediatrics - Safer,
Saner Medicines for Our Children" Dana Ullman outlines what homeopathy
offers as an effective alternative to pain-killers, sedatives and local
anesthetics. He also addresses homeopathic options for dealing with fever,
colds, skin rashes, infants' colic and children's digestive problems.
Healthy Alternatives
Plenty of other insanely busy people think that North Americans need to
reconnect with the pleasure of good, fresh food and sharing a meal with
family and friends. In "What's Eating You" Leslie Garrett covers this, plus
benefits of produce from local farmers, buying organic, and the value of a
vegetarian diet.
Women's Health Detective
The reason why many don't get sick with exposure to various toxins is that
their liver normally removes many harmful substances like biotoxins from
their blood. But 24% of the population lacks a "toxin-removal" gene that
makes antibodies against molds. In "Beat Chronic Illness Caused By Mold and
Other Toxins" Nan Kathryn Fuchs, Ph.D. alerts you to look for the source,
such as a building with toxic mold, and outlines a doctor's protocol for
treating biotoxins that has years of success.
Healthy Woman Update
Today, when depression has become such a common phenomenon, more and more
people receive antidepressants as their primary therapy. In "A Nurse's
Perspective on Depression" Wiep de Vries, R.N. points out the importance of
taking into consideration the interplay between the environment and the
individual. Through nurturing, ensouled care help the depressed person
learn to perceive, to sense, and to feel boundaries again, to help bring
the soul closer to the life forces.
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 - The Endometriosis Natural Treatment Program
Endometriosis is a common medical condition in which the tissue lining the
uterus is found outside of the uterus. Painful menstruation and infertility
are two of the numerous symptoms, and it can take up to eight years to
diagnose. "The Endometriosis Natural Treatment Program: A Complete
Self-Help Plan for Improving Health and Well-Being" by Valerie Ann Worwood
and Julia Stonehouse offers practical, easy-to-implement ways to alleviate
symptoms and improve overall health and well-being. It explores the
environmental toxins, cosmetics, dietary habits, and other lifestyle issues
that may be partially to blame for the condition.
HEALTHY
KITCHEN
Raw Food Materia Medica
Lycii berries, pronounced Lee-Chee, are members of the Nightshade Family.
Lycii helps remove toxins from the blood by strengthening the kidneys and
liver. It can also protect the liver from damage as a result of toxin
exposure. Lycii berries have been used to treat anemia, asthma, bronchial
inflammation, diabetes mellitus, erectile dysfunction, pneumonia,
tuberculosis, vertigo, weak knees and back. They are highly nutritive,
containing beta-carotene, vitamin C, B1 and B2, and linoleic acid.
Vegetarian Recipe
Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine offers you a vegetarian
recipe for "Moussaka."
PHYSICIAN FORMULAS - ADVERTISEMENT
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Developed by Ray Sahelian, M.D., bestselling author of Mind Boosters:
Natural Supplements that Enhance Your Mind, Memory, and Mood, Mind Power Rx
helps improve mental alertness and wakefulness along with boosting mental
stamina. Many people notice being more focused and able to concentrate
better. The dozen or more herbs and nutrients found in Mind Power Rx
support neurotransmitter function, improve blood flow to the brain, support
enzymatic and metabolic function in nerve cells, and act as neuronal
antioxidants.
If you have tried single brain nutrients or combinations that left you
unsatisfied, overstimulated, or on edge and restless, it is time you do
yourself a favor and try Mind Power Rx, a highly popular and respected,
doctor-formulated formula with 18 different herbs and nutrients balanced
delicately to provide smooth and healthy mind support.
MIND-BODY-SPIRIT
The Healer Within
The self-applied health enhancement methods movements are meant to be the
seeds of your own inventiveness. In "Gentle Movements and Postures, Part
II" Dr. Roger Jahnke reminds you not to sabotage your mastery by thinking
they must be done a certain way. Make it up, make it fun, spread the word.
Learn from others, add favorites, steal from the masters; they are always
willing to share. Bring the breath and relaxation practices together with
the effort of the movements, that is the balance. When you have made
contact with the extent to which gentle movement has a profound health
effect, you have become a part of the solution to the medical crisis.
Wholistic Spiritual Healing
Intuition is the inner knowing that comes without outer sensory stimuli. It
is the modality that senses most deeply, yet one that our society has
valued least. In "Intuition (Part 1 of 5 parts)" Daniel J. Benor, M.D.
discusses how intuitions surface to consciousness from unknown sources and
through channels that are usually below our everyday awareness.
SPIRITUAL CINEMA CIRCLE - ADVERTISEMENT
EXPERTS ON HAPPINESS SHARE SECRETS IN NEW FILM
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man's journey as he seeks to discover true happiness from extraordinary
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compassionate insights, don Miguel Ruiz's mystical vision, the
extraordinary Dr. Michael Beckwith, and Eckhart Tolle's wisdom of the power
of now. The great gift of "Living Luminaries" is that we feel so empowered
at the end of the film because it shows us that we can truly find, embrace
and retain whatever definition we have for happiness. The film actually
illuminates a pathway down which we can travel to discover the essence of
our own personal joy.
If you enjoyed "The Secret," we think that you will find that "Living
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open to the magic of our humanity.
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PROFESSIONAL'S
CORNER
FALL CERTIFICATION TELE-CLASSES START IN SEPTEMBER
The Fall Wellness Inventory Certification Trainings begin on September 12th
and run for 12 weeks. Classes will be conducted as a live phone teleclass.
The goal of the certification training is to create competence in
delivering the Wellness Inventory (www.WellPeople.com), a holistic
assessment and life-balance program, to individual, group and
organizational clients. The training also focuses on the participants own
personal development. Developed for wellness coaches, health practitioners,
spa professionals, and corporate wellness professionals, the training is
approved by the International Coach Federation for continuing coaching
credits. Daytime and evening classes. Payment plans available.
For more information contact Jim Strohecker at 310-823-9553 or
wellpeople.com/Certification.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 --
IONS 2007 Conference Consciousness in Action
The Science and Practice of Transformation
Palm Springs, CA USA
August 8-12, 2007
Contact: Institute of Noetic Sciences - 707-775-3500
Turning Point at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
A health and wellness retreat featuring Jack Canfield
Farmington, PA USA
September 19-23, 2007
Contact: Nemacolin Woodlands Resort - 866-344-6957
-- UPCOMING HEALTH & WELLNESS EVENTS --
35th Annual Cancer Convention: Alternative Therapies
For the General Public and Professionals
Universal City, CA USA
September 1-3, 2007
Contact: Cancer Control Society - 323-663-7801
Medical Wellness Nutritional Forum
At The Rio
Las Vegas, NV USA
September 6-7, 2007
Contact Hosts: Medical Wellness Association, IHRSA & American College of Wellness - 417-880-5001 or 281-313-3040
Building Bridges of Integration for Traditional Chinese Medicine – Transformation: Individuals in Balance; Families in Harmony
Chantilly, VA USA
October 18-21, 2007
Contact: Traditional Chinese Medicine World Foundation - 212-274-1079
9th Annual Energy Psychology Conference, Toronto
Visions of the Future Mind
Toronto, ON CANADA
October 25-27, 2007
Contact: Meridian Seminars - 416-221-5639
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) -
HealthyShopping.com/heretherebeyond
Inner Peace Music (Steven Halpern) -
HealthyShopping.com/innerpeace
MigraSpray (Natural Migraine Relief) -
HealthyShopping.com/MigraSpray
Natur-Leaf (Anti-Aging Products) -
HealthyShopping.com/NaturLeaf
Nutraceutics (Anti-Aging, Women's Health) -
HealthyShopping.com/nutraceutics
Ola Loa (Drink Your Vitamins) -
HealthyShopping.com/OlaLoa
PainDefense (Joint & Muscles Formula) -
HealthyShopping.com/paindefense
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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