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August 10, 2009 - Vol. 21, Issue 4
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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Reading and crosswords help ward off dementia
Most of us worry about losing our memory and our general mental sharpness as we age – but there’s plenty we can be doing right now to slow the decline. Researchers have found that social activities that engage the brain – such as reading, writing, doing crossword puzzles, playing card and board games, and having group discussions – all help to keep us sharp.
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Fish oils are the best defense against heart disease
Fish and omega-3 fish oils are the most powerful defenses against heart disease – and they can help prevent a fatal heart attack in people with existing heart problems, even if they’ve had one attack already.
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Doctors use drugs - and not the 'talking cures' - for treating depression
When it comes to treating depression, doctors are turning to powerful drugs rather than to the ‘talking cures’, even though they’ve been proven to be more effective. Antidepressant drug prescriptions doubled in the 10 years to 2005, according to data from America. Powerful antipsychotic drug usage also increased, but psychotherapy and other talking cures such as cognitive behavioural therapy nearly halved. Of the 27 million Americans diagnosed with depression, just 19 per cent were offered any form of therapy.
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Join Us on a 12 Week Wellness Journey
For the next 12 weeks in Healthy Update, we will go on a journey into the heart of wellness. Each week we will feature one of the twelve key aspects of wellness from the Wellness Inventory whole person assessment program based on the pioneering work of John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., Each is acomponent of the Wellness Energy System. This week we will feature"Self-Responsibility & Love."
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Simply Well - "Breathe for Life - John W. Travis, MD, MPH
Many languages use the same word for both breath and spirit, or life force. In "Breathe for Life" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., encourages you to start paying attention to your breathing as a form of relaxation, stress reduction, and healing. Breathing consciously not only will relieve tension and help quiet any fear, it can also relieve pain. So before you reach for the aspirins, the antacid tablets, or the telephone to call your doctor, do some breathing.
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Healthy Computing- "Clear Vision" - Erik Peper, PhD
After working at the computer, do your eyes feel tired and irritated? Approximately 33 to 37 percent of people experience eye irritation such as, itching, burning, dry eyes or difficulty focusing on the distant objects after computer work. In "Clear Vision" Erik Peper, Ph.D. offers tips to prevent this irritation. View more
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Reiki - A Special Series by Pamela Miles
We are pleased to introduce our readers to the dynamic work of Pamela Miles, a longtime Reiki master and pioneer in integrating Reiki into healthcare settings. In this issue we have the first installment of a
six-part series on Reiki, "What is Reiki and How Can It Help Me?". We will follow in the next five issues with articles on the history of Reiki, Finding and Choosing a Reiki Master or Practitioner, Reiki Treatment, Reiki Training, and Reiki in medicine. Pamela is author of Reiki: A Comprehensive Guide (Tarcher-Penguin). She is founding president of the Institute for the Advancement of Complementary Therapies (I*ACT), has 35
years experience as a clinician, educator and lecturer in natural healing, and has consulted with hospitals and medical schools.
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Dr. Christine Horner's Natural Secrets for Breast Health
Eating proper amounts of certain types of fats called omega-3 fatty acid reduces your risk of breast cancer and if you have breast cancer, they will help you fight your disease. In "Breast Health Tip #1: Supplement Your Diet with Omega-3 Fatty Acids" Christine Horner, M.D., F.A.C.S addresses the four main benefits: decrease the strength of estrogen in the breast tissue, quell the cancer-promoting fires of chronic inflammation, cause breast tumors to shrink in size and prevent them from metastasizing or spreading. View more
Integrator Blog - Integrative Medicine and Integrated Health Care Round-up: July 18-August 5, 2009
Controversial NCCAM report suggests use of CAM practitioners may be down 50% between 1997 and 2007 ... IHPC offers opportunity for integrative practice community to participate in federal policy work, starting with thanking US Senator Sanders ... Homebirth midwives make huge commitment to lobbying Congress for inclusion under healthcare reform ... Boston Globe says Harkin, others are pushing for coverage of licensed CAM practitioners in reform package ... Invite to September 25, 2009 Dr. Rogers' Prize gala where $250,000 will be awarded to a top integrative practice leader ... Health Journey's Belleruth Naparstek shares significant advances of mind-body approaches in the military ... James Gordon, MD to chair new College of Mind-Body Medicine at Saybrook University ... Obama team convenes group of employers to explore progressive health and productivity program for federal employees ... Pelletier examines 2004-2008 employer studies of cost-benefits of health promotion programs ... Holistic nurses name Hines to national presidency ... Renaud steps down after 16 years managing acu-detox association, new manager sought ... Abrams/Weil Integrative Cancer book becomes standard textbook for the field ... Example of integrative center inside a private medical group sought ...
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Food Choices for Cancer Prevention and Survival - "How Foods Fight Cancer" The Cancer Project
Did your mother ever tell you to eat your vegetables? Well, she was right! Healthy vegetarian foods are a powerful weapon in the fight against cancer. Fruits and vegetables contain a variety of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytochemicals that protect the body. Building a plant-based (or vegan) diet from fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains can help prevent some cancers and improve the survival rates of people who have cancer. We welcome this new column from The Cancer Project, which we will feature once a month.
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There's A Yogi in the Kitchen! - "Lessons in Curry" - Siri Ved Kaur Khalsa
To most Westerners, curry or "curried" refers to anything that is made with curry powder. In "Lessons in Curry" Siri-Veda Kaur Khalsa teaches us that curry is actually a special dish, while what we call "curry" is really just the normal way of preparing vegetables in India. Learn what spices to use, along with how to buy, prepare and store these spices to have on hand for other curry recipes.
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Healing Power of the Mind - "Healing Wisdom" - A Series by Martin Rossman, MD
You have been blessed with a mind that can evoke, understand, interact and cooperate with your natural ability to heal. In "Healing Wisdom" Martin L.Rossman, M.D. explains how you can cultivate your ability to care for and learn from the healing nature that lies within you, and you can re-own your respect for the healing marvel that you truly are.
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The Healer Within - "Gentle Movements and Postures, Part II" - Roger Jahnke, OMD
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.
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American Association of Naturopathic Physicians - 24th Annual Convention & Exposition
Physicians, Heal Thy Planet
August 19-22 2009
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Body Under Siege: Inflammation and Autoimmunity
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October 29 - November 1, 2009
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