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April 6, 2009 - Vol. 20, Issue 12
Healthy Update provides the latest news, expert articles and resources on wellness, healthy living, and integrative medicine. A weekly service of HealthWorld Online since 1997.
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ADHD drugs work for only the first few months
Powerful stimulant drugs such as Ritalin work for only the first few months on children with ADHD (attention deficit, hyperactivity disorder). At best, the good effects last for 14 months, at which point the drugs should be stopped, a major new study has concluded.
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Vitamin D supplements can reduce your risk of a broken bone
Older people, and especially women going through the menopause, should take vitamin D supplements to reduce their risk of bone fractures. Overall, people should start supplementing with 400 IUs of vitamin D every day once they reach retirement age of 65, researchers from the University Hospital in Zurich say.
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The state of our gums can even affect our unborn child
There’s further evidence this week that our oral health can affect our entire body – and also, it seems, that of the unborn child. Babies in the womb can be infected by the mother’s poor oral health, as the bacteria can pass through the blood stream and amniotic fluid, a new study has discovered.
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"The new opportunities for health and wellness coaching with the US administrations new directions in health care" - Free Coaching Forum Discussion with Dr. Patrick Williams April 8th
Join coaching pioneer, Dr. Patrick Williams, often called the "Ambassador of Coaching," and wellness/e-health pioneer, James Strohecker, CEO of HealthWorld and co-creator of the Wellness Inventory Certification Training, for a discussion of "The new opportunities for health and wellness coaching with the US administrations new directions in health care." The topics to be discussed:
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Continuing our Wellness Journey - The Playing and Working Dimension
This week our journey focuses on the power of Playing and Working, the 8th of
12 keys to wellness drawn from the Wellness Inventory whole person assessment program. Most of our daily life falls under one of these two categories. For us adults, the majority of time is usually spent focused on work with far too little time allowed for play. What passes for play for most adults is more likely to be escape activities-- distraction from the responsibilities of work. Many people turn to the entertainment industry instead of engaging in the joyful, creative, spontaneous play that is vital to our wellbeing.
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Simply Well - "Welcome Necessary, Healing Touch - The Gift of Massage" - John W. Travis, MD, MPH
As a form of nurturance and rebalancing, and as an aid to healing, massage is hard to beat. It isn't necessary to have formal training. In "Welcome Necessary, Healing Touch - The Gift of Massage" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., offers you numerous suggestions for self-massage and exercises that can be done with a partner.
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Healthy Computing Tips - "Life After Five" - Erik Peper, PhD
You will have more energy and feel little less tired by the end of the day if you begin to integrate micro-and larger breaks during your computer work. In "Life After Five" Erik Peper, Ph.D. gives you these specific, brief movements that allow the blood to flow in and out, bring oxygen and nourishment to the tissue, and remove waste products. Try these to prevent discomfort and increase your energy.
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8 Weeks to Vibrant Health for Women - "Spring Cleaning: Detoxify Your Body" - Hyla Cass, MD and Kathleen Barnes
This is the fourth of eight articles on the Vibrant Health Program to help women discover the underlying causes of their health challenges. This breakthrough program has been carefully designed by noted integrative physician Hyla Cass, M.D. and health writer Kathleen Barnes to clean out the toxins in our bodies. It’ll not only help you feel better, but it will and not only feel better, but to help rid our bodies of those toxins, but also help address chronic health problems that we sometimes don’t connect to toxic overload.
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From Fatigued to Fantastic: "Q and A on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia #1" - Jacob Teitelbaum, MD
In "Q and A on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia with Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. - #1" Dr. Teitelbaum defines a syndrome as a group of symptoms that commonly occur together and characterize a specific disease process. He then explains how multiple different triggers can cause the same syndrome.
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Integrator Blog - Forum on the IOM: Bravewell's Post-Summit Statement on "Key Factors" in Any Health Reform Plan
The alpha and the omega of the IOM Summit is the Bravewell Collaborative. The organization of philanthropists laid down $445,000 to sponsor the gathering. Bravewell now plans significant additional investment to ensure that the outcomes have legs in shifting US healthcare. Just after the Summit concluded, Bravewell issued a statement which included eight "key factors which should be included in health reform." Here is the Bravewell list. Are you aligned? What did the Bravewell downplay or miss which you felt were key health reform outcomes which the IOM Summit began to shape as consensus?
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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.
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Raw Food Materia Medica - Peppers - Brigitte Mars
Peppers, also known as Green or Red Peppers, are in the Nightshade Family and relatives of chilies and paprika. Bell peppers are sweet, alkaline, warm and pungent. They are antioxidant, and a circulatory stimulant. Peppers are high in beta-carotene, vitamin C, and bioflavonoids, with some vitamin E, B6 and folic acid. Bell peppers are considered useful in warding off angina, atherosclerosis, constipation, colds, high blood pressure, obesity, respiratory ailments (asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, sinus congestion), cataracts and macular degeneration.
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Fabulous Functional Foods - "Cu" - Oscar Umahro Cadogan
Danish chef Oscar Umahro Cadogan brings us a recipe for Cu, pronounced "tsu", a condiment from the North of China. Made from tamari and vinegar, cu is normally used as dip for dumplings or, with finely sliced scallion added, for spring rolls. It can also be used with steamed fish, for tempura, as a dressing on salads, or with steamed vegetables.
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Wholistic Spiritual Healing - "The Healing Potential in a Word (Part 3)" - Daniel Benor, MD
Wholistic medicine focuses on body, emotions, mind, relationships and spirit. In "The Healing Potential in a Word (Part 3)" Daniel J. Benor, M.D. explores approaches for healing that encompase the "whole" person.
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Music and Wellness - "Recreational Music-Making" - Barry Bittman, MD
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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Trainings are scheduled for April 24-26, June 19-22, July 24-26, and August 29-31, 2009. An alternative to our 13 week teleclass training, the goal of the intensive is to focus on the participant's own personal development, while creating wellness coaching skills and competence in implementing the Wellness Inventory (www.WellPeople.com) program with your clients. Created for wellness coaches, health practitioners, and wellness professionals, the training is approved by the International Coach Federation for 20 CCEUs. All intensives take place in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina.
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Featured Events
2009 National Wellness Conference
Pathways to Optimal Well-being: Exercising Strengths/Increasing Real Happiness
July 18-23, 2009
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
In an environment where things may not be completely in your control, your happiness quotient is. There is a way of living and thinking that can lead not only to increased happiness, but also a healthier, longer life. Join us at the 34th Annual National Wellness Conference to explore this amongst many
other issues facing wellness and health promotion professionals today.
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HealthEnomics San Diego 2009 - National Meeting
May 6-8, 2009
San Diego, CA USA
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Contact: 804-266-7422 ext. 7419 | Rachael@medicatree.com
Upcoming Health & Wellness Events
6th Annual Nutrition & Health Conference
State of the Science and Clinical Applications
May 10-13, 2009
Chicago, IL USA
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Contact: 520.626.3488 | ghg@email.arizona.edu
Integrative and Holistic Nursing: Bringing Healing to You and Your Patients
May 15-16, 2009
La Jolla, CA
Contact: 858-652-5400 | med.edu@scrippshealth.org
11th International Conference on Energy Psychology
May 28-June 1, 2009
Orlando Florida
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American Holistic Nurses Association 29th Annual Conference
Reflective Practice: Creating Sacred Space
June 11-14, 2009
Madison, WI
Contact: (800) 278-2462
Web site: www.ahna.org
American Holistic Medical Association 2009 Convention & Exhibition
Reflective Practice: Creating Sacred Space
November 5-7, 2009
Cleveland, OH
Contact: (216) 292-6644 | info@holisticmedicine.org
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