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HEALTH
NEWS
Children Under 12 Should Not Be Given Cough, Cold Medications, Public Citizen Tells FDA
Recent instances of deaths and other toxicities associated with child and
infant over-the-counter cough and cold remedies have prompted the voluntary
withdrawal of the infant versions of these drugs. Now there are
recommendations that the remaining adult products be clearly labeled as not
being effective in children and being potentially toxic to children.
CDC Estimates 94,000 Invasive Drug-Resistant Staph Infections Occurred in the U.S. in 2005
Methicillin–resistant staph aureus (MRSA) caused more than 94,000
life–threatening infections and nearly 19,000 deaths in the United States
in 2005, most of them associated with health care settings. A recent study
found about 85 percent of all invasive MRSA infections were associated with
health care settings, of which two–thirds surfaced in the community among
people who were hospitalized, underwent a medical procedure or resided in a
long–term care facility within the previous year.
Getting Kids To Eat Healthy Isn't Always Easy
The pickiest fifth-grader and the most eye-rolling teen are equally devoted
to taking control of their lives. The key is to avoid trying to trick them,
or sway them, or force them to clean their plate or eat in a certain way.
By sleuthing WITH your kids instead of FOR them -- reading labels and
finding out together what foods have nasty additives and which fruit juices
have no fruit in them and how that strange purple vegetable from the
farmers' market actually tastes -- you engage them and bond with them, too.
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EDITOR'S PICK - THE JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND HEALING
STAY INFORMED AND INSPIRED
EXPLORE: The Journal of Science and Healing is an interdisciplinary journal
that addresses evidence-based healing practices from a wide variety of
sources, including conventional, alternative, and cross-cultural medicine.
Written for a broad spectrum of healthcare professionals, the journal
explores the healing arts, consciousness, spirituality, eco-environmental
issues, and basic science as these fields relate to health.
In addition to research, features include: an editorial by Larry Dossey,
MD; an interview with a prominent thought leader; columns on ethnomedicine,
diet and health, environmental medicine, nursing, education, death and
dying, and medicine on the front lines. For more information, please visit
www.explorejournal.com
WELLNESS and
HEALTHY LIVING
CONTINUING OUR 12-STAGE JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
This week our journey focuses on the power of COMMUNICATING, the 9th of 12
keys to wellness drawn from the Wellness Inventory whole person assessment
program. This section focuses almost exclusively on verbal communication,
exploring the dynamics of how people talk to themselves and one another. It
also looks at the breakdowns in communication that can occur. As you come
to understand and appreciate this process, you may simultaneously
understand and appreciate yourself. The clearer the channel (you), the
better the possibilities for a meaningful encounter--a dynamic energy
exchange.
Simply Well
Most people listen passively, planning what they are going to say next. In
"Energize Your Communication - Become a Genuine Listener" John W. Travis,
M.D., M.P.H., reminds us that listening is more than simply hearing. Review
his tips toward improving the quality of your relationships.
Keeping Fit
Without question, all young people who compete in fall sports should
perform appropriate exercise programs to enhance their physical fitness,
according to Dr. Wayne Westcott in "A Standard Conditioning Program For All
Fall Sports." Of course, some of the training procedures will vary based on
the demands of the activity. But when it comes to muscle conditioning, Dr.
Westcott proposes that a similar strength training program may be
successfully applied to all types of the athletes.
AUDIO: PREPARING FOR CHILDBIRTH - MARTIN L. ROSSMAN, M.D.
ENHANCE CHILDBIRTH PROCESS WITH GUIDED IMAGERY
A woman's body is perfectly designed to bring a baby into this world,
teaches Dr. Martin L. Rossman, and women who prepare themselves for
childbirth experience shorter labors, less discomfort,and fewer
complications. On Preparing for Childbirth, Dr. Rossman - a leading expert
in therapeutic guided imagery - teaches you three proven exercises to allow
the natural process of labor and delivery to take place while feeling
focused, confident,and well-prepared.
Listen to Audio Sample
THE MISSING INGREDIENT - ADVERTISEMENT
WHY MOST HEALTH FOODS ARE A WASTE OF MONEY
You can take vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants by the handful and still
suffer poor health. Now we know why. Our diets lack a vital food -- a type
of nutrient that even alternative doctors don't know about. Thanks to this
supplement, a mother's lifelong migraines disappeared, and a man with
"terminal" kidney cancer was alive 15 years later. There's more: It's the
number two pain reliever in Germany after aspirin. It outperforms
prescription blood clot drugs and even helps 9 out of 10 autistic children.
How can ONE supplement possibly do all this? Just ask yourself: What if you
were getting NO vitamins in your diet? You'd be very sick. This nutrient is
just as important and you're getting almost none.
NATURAL
ALTERNATIVES
Understanding Homeopathy
There is little that conventional medicine offers arthritis patients. The
lucky ones get temporary relief along with drug side effects; the unlucky
ones only get the side effects. Homeopathic medicine, on the other hand, is
a natural pharmaceutical system that uses extremely small doses of
substances from the plant, mineral, or animal kingdom to augment a person's
own immune and defense system according to homeopathic expert Dana Ullman
in "Homeopathic Medicines for Arthritis." Based on the "principle of
similars," homeopathy uses substances which would actually cause, if given
in large dose to experimental subjects, the similar symptoms that a sick
person experiences.
Healthy Alternatives
The Ayurvedic approach to health supports the prevention of disease by
helping the body eliminate toxins. Panchakarma is one part of a group of
therapies belonging to a class of cleansing procedures. In "An Introduction
to Panchakarma" Dr. Vasant Lad details the various aspects of this therapy.
Women's Health Detective
One of the worst things that can happen to you is to fall. If you're
unlucky enough to break your ankle or hip, it can change your life forever.
In "My Favorite Way To Prevent Falls" Nan Kathryn Fuchs, Ph.D. explains why
the mind/body approach to exercising brings you better results.
Healthy Woman Update
The key to successful treatment of insomnia is to find the cause and deal
with it. In "Insomnia" David L. Hoffmann, B.Sc. (Hons), M.N.I.M.H. talks
about focusing upon some part or function of the body that is experiencing
problems.
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 - Breathwalk
Breathing and walking comprise two of our simplest activities, yet they are
also two of our most powerful actions. In "Breathwalk: Breathing Your Way
to a Revitalized Body, Mind, and Spirit" Gurucharan Singh Khalsa, Ph.D. and
Yoga Bhajan, Ph.D., two of the world's leading experts in meditation and
kundalini yoga, reveal the power and flexibility of a technique that brings
them together in a systematic and meditative way you can use to enhance
your physical, emotional, and spiritual fitness.
HEALTHY
KITCHEN
Nutrition Tips
You normally think of using seasonings to enhance the flavor of food. In
"Seasonings" Elson M. Haas, M.D. explains how many herbs and spices can be
used for medicinal purposes, such as stimulating the appetite or aiding
digestion. He details salt, extracts, peppers, condiments, herbs and
spices, and sweeteners.
Fabulous Functional Foods
Danish chef Oscar Umahro Cadogan has created a lovely "Garlic, Miso and
Parsley Soup" that will do as a small meal or as an appetizer. It goes very
well with steamed fish or dense bread made from whole flour, and can also
be served cold. Garlic, chili, and fennel seeds bring warmth to the soup
and your body, making it perfect for cold fall and winter days.
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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 "Breathing
Practices" Dr. Roger Jahnke explains the numerous beneficial physiological
mechanisms that are triggered when we turn our attention to the breath and
then increase it's volume. Unknown to science until very recently, the
action of the lungs, diaphragm and thorax are a primary pump for the lymph
fluid, a lymph heart. This mechanism may be more important to the lymph
heart than body movements.
Spiritual Wellness
As we approach the final lap in a presidential campaign, Philip Goldberg
finds himself reflecting on the relationship between spirituality and
social/political involvement. In "Rendering Unto Caesar" he notes that on
the one hand, by turning our gaze inward to the true source of happiness,
spiritual teachings can foster detachment from social problems. On the
other hand, the spiritual path can lead to direct social and political
engagement. You may feel ill-equipped to have an impact on the world stage.
But your vote counts, every check you write makes a difference, every act
of kindness adds up.
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PROFESSIONAL'S
CORNER
2008 WELLNESS CERTIFICATION TRAININGS
The next Wellness Inventory Certification Training begins on February 20,
2008. Classes will be conducted as a live phone teleclass and run for 13
weeks. The goal of the certification training is to develop competence in
delivering the Wellness Inventory (www.WellPeople.com), a pioneering
wellness and lifestyle 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 (Wednesdays 1:00-2:30 ET, Thursdays
7:00-8:30 ET). Space is limited. Payment plans available.
For more information contact Jim Strohecker at 310-823-9553 or
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EXPLORE - THE JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND HEALING
EXPLORE: The Journal of Science and Healing is an interdisciplinary journal
that addresses evidence-based healing practices from a wide variety of
sources, including conventional, alternative, and cross-cultural medicine.
Written for a broad spectrum of healthcare professionals, the journal
explores the healing arts, consciousness, spirituality, eco-environmental
issues, and basic science as these fields relate to health.
In addition to research, features include: an editorial by Larry Dossey,
MD; an interview with a prominent thought leader; columns on ethnomedicine,
diet and health, environmental medicine, nursing, education, death and
dying, and medicine on the front lines. For more information, please visit www.explorejournal.com
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 --
Integrative Healthcare Symposium
New York, NY USA
January 17-19, 2008
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-- UPCOMING HEALTH & WELLNESS EVENTS --
9th Annual Energy Psychology Conference, Toronto
Visions of the Future Mind
Toronto, ON CANADA
October 25-27, 2007
Contact: Meridian Seminars - 416-221-5639
National Wellness, Prevention and Fitness Conference
From Case Management to Care Management
Washington, DC USA
December 3-5, 2007
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KEY SITES IN
HEALTHWORLD ONLINE
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James Strohecker,
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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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