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America's Worst Enemy?
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Healthy Update |
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December 28, 2009 - Vol. 21, Issue 24
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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Women's Health, Mind and Brain Health Among Topics to be Covered at Integrative Healthcare Symposium
The 2010 Integrative Healthcare Symposium, taking place February 25-27 in New York City, brings together practitioners and professionals from across the integrative healthcare spectrum. The event features three days of evidence-based, scientific conference content presented by a bevy of world renowned speakers. The 2010 conference will cover five specific areas of focus; Women's Health, Environmental Health, Nutrition, Brain and Mind Health, and Leadership and Policy. View more
New Study Finds MRSA on the Rise in Hospital Outpatients
The community-associated strain of the deadly superbug MRSA—an infection-causing bacteria resistant to most common antibiotics—poses a far greater health threat than previously known and is making its way into hospitals, according to a study in the December issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases. The new threat is easily picked up in fitness centers, schools, and other public places and has increased the overall burden of MRSA within hospitals, the report found.
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"United we are stronger": ANH announces merger
Two leading natural health campaign organizations are formally merging as of today. The Alliance for Natural Health (ANH), based in Dorking, UK, and the American Association for Health Freedom (AAHF), of Washington DC, have merged to form the Alliance for Natural Health International (ANH International). The new organization is headed up by internationally acclaimed scientist and activist, Dr Robert Verkerk. View more
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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 - "Keep Friendship Alive" - John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H.
People need people. And often they don't realize how great their need is
until some moment of great joy or deep sorrow. In "Keep Friendship Alive" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., explains why one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself is to cultivate vibrant friendships - the kind that will supply you with the genuine support everyone needs, friendships in which you can dare to reveal your feelings, act spontaneously, care, touch, and serve. View more
Healthy Computing - "Breathe Effortlessly" - Erik Peper, PhD
The moment most people begin keyboarding or mousing they increase their breathing rate. While working at the computer, adults' breathing rate increases by 30% to 18 breaths per minute, while the breathing rate of young boys playing computer games increases by 68% to 25 breaths per minute. This rapid breathing often contributes to sub-clinical hyperventilation, increased neck and shoulder tension and general fatigue.
In "Breathe Effortlessly" Erik Peper, Ph.D. gives you tips to use breathing to relax.
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Dr. Christine Horner's Natural Secrets for Breast Health - "Breast Health Tip #8: Medicinal Mushrooms"
Maitake mushrooms, considered gourmet food in this country, have been used for thousands of years as medicines in Asian cultures. In "Breast Health Tip #8: Medicinal Mushrooms" Christine Horner, M.D., F.A.C.S. reports recent research indicating how Maitake mushrooms boosts and stimulates the immune system and can be very beneficial in protecting against and fighting many types of cancer, including breast cancer. View more
Holistic Healthcare for Children - "Pediatricians’ Attitudes Toward Non-Vaccinating Parents" - Randall Neustaedter, OMD
There is a growing conflict between parents and physicians concerning vaccinations. In "Pediatricians’ Attitudes Toward Non-Vaccinating Parents" Randall Neustaedter, O.M.D. presents a study where educating doctors created a major shift to be more respectful of parental concerns. View more
Integrator Blog - Coming of the Light: Integrator Top 10 from 2009 for Integrative Medicine/Integrated Health Care
On or about the winter solstice, the Integrator announces a Top 10 from the previous year which will support the coming of the light for integrative practice in the New Year. Here is the 2009 Integrator Top 10 for integrative policy, practice, research and professional activity. Just 9 are listed. What are your suggestions for #10? Thanks to the individuals behind the good work. Happy reading, and reflecting, on the year that was as we look ahead.
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the Business, Education, Policy and Practice of Integrative Medicine, CAM
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Raw Food Materia Medica - "Carrots" - Brigitte Mars
Carrot is a member of the Parsley Family. Carrots strengthen the stomach, spleen, liver and lungs. Carrots have been used to treat acne, asthma, bladder stones, cancer, catarrh, colitis, constipation, cough, cystitis, diarrhea, dry skin, eczema, gall stones, gastritis, gout, indigestion, high cholesterol, indigestion, irritable bowel, jaundice, kidney stones, obesity, parasites, pyorrhea, sore throat, tonsillitis, toxemia, ulcers and vision problems such as dry eyes, Bitot's spots and night blindness.
Carrots are antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, astringent, diuretic, galactagogue (increase mother's milk), laxative, liver tonic and a urinary antiseptic.
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The Nut Gourmet - "Nutty Chocolate Frozen Bananas" - Zel Allen
How do you send chocoholics into ecstasy? Give 'em chocolate, of course. And a frozen banana is the perfect vehicle for the chocolate. For an after-dinner course that's eating fun for everyone, make this a do-it-yourself dipping-and-rolling dessert. A few simple preparations the day before make the dessert virtually trouble-free. View More
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The Healer Within - "Self-Applied Massage of the Feet" - Roger Jahnke, OMD
Every original culture on the planet earth has a system of "hands on" healing. In western cultures this is generally called massage. As the movement toward alternatives to drugs and surgery progresses, massage will emerge as one of our primary new, while actually ancient, therapeutic modalities. Hospitals, and even corporations, are hiring massage therapists to help with healing and to prevent the negative impacts of stress. In "Self-Applied Massage of the Feet" Dr. Roger Jahnke explains how to do self-applied massage to the feet.
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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. View more
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