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US FDA: FDA Finalizes Rules for Claims on Dietary Supplements
On January 6, 2000 the FDA published its final rule that defines the
types of statements that can be made concerning the effect of a
dietary supplement on the structure or function of the body pursuant
to the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA).
Under DSHEA, dietary supplements may bear "structure/function" claims
-- claims that the products affect the structure or function of the
body -- without prior FDA review. They may not, without prior FDA
review, bear a claim that they can prevent, treat, cure, mitigate or
diagnose disease (a disease claim). This final rule describes how FDA
will distinguish disease claims from structure/function claims. While
this rule should not affect the availability of dietary supplement
products or consumer access to them, it may affect whether certain
claims can be made under DSHEA and therefore may result in some
labeling changes for these products.
Influenza is the true Y2K Bug
They are the familiar sights and sounds of winter: the sniffling nose,
the dry, throaty voice and the grimace that follows a swallow of
medicine. Better get used to them, health officials say. The flu,
which struck the West hard last month, has arrived like a storm along
the East Coast, filling hospital waiting rooms and doctors' offices
with ailing patients.
The latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention show that more than 99 percent of the cases reported so far
are influenza type A. Most of the cases, officials say, appear to be
the Sydney strain of the virus, which also struck last year.
Healthy Practices Could Cut Heart Disease Deaths In Half
Dr. Lynn Smaha, president of the American Heart Association, reports
"Healthy eating and the other tried-and-true preventive measures such
as increased physical activity, proper control of blood pressure and
cholesterol levels, if practiced by everyone, would reduce the
estimated number of 1.4 million deaths annually attributed to
cardiovascular disease by 50 to 60 percent." If, somehow, all heart,
stroke and blood-vessel disease could be eliminated, life expectancy
in the United States would rise by seven years.
Discovering New Medicines In The Rain Forest
The Earth is actually a unique pharmacopoeia, offering a wealth of
pure and untapped resources. In fact, most of the natural, synthetic
or semisynthetic drugs used today come from its soil, oceans,
atmosphere, plants and animals. Yet, perhaps it is the rain forest
that remains the most fully stocked shelf of the medicine cabinet that
is our planet.
Some extremely effective treatments in modern medicine were derived
from natural sources. Two substances isolated from the Madagascar
periwinkle vincristine sulfate and vinblastine sulfate are used to
combat several afflictions, including childhood leukemia and Hodgkin's
disease. One of the greatest natural medicines ever discovered,
quinine, from the bark of the cinchona tree, is an effective treatment
for malaria. Quinine was later converted into quinidine, which helps
treat atrial fibrillation, a condition in which the heart beats
irregularly.
To keep up-to-date with news in the world of health and
medicine, visit our Daily Health
News.
Dr. Galland's Integrated
Medicine
Dr. Leo Galland, author of "Power Healing,&qyot; combines his
personal research and an analysis of recent developments in medical
research to enable you to learn how to heal yourself, and preventing
or reversing chronic illness with the techniques of Integrated
Medicine. In "
What is Integrated Medicine?" Dr. Galland addresses
conventional western medicine, alternative medical systems, and the
importance of including dietary, environmental or social conditions.
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.
Mind Over Matter
In his column, "Tobacco:
A global epidemic" Barry Bittman, M.D. points out that
10+ million people die EACH YEAR from a product that individuals
actually pay for. His shares his ideas on why, and challenges us to
look at some economic realities.
Natural Medicine Research
Chromium is an essential element required for normal carbohydrate and
lipid metabolism. Lack of adequate chromium ingestion has been
associated with increased risk factors for diabetes, such as elevated
blood sugar and fasting insulin, in addition to impaired glucose
tolerance. The benefits of chromium have been touted for many years
and consumers have become aware of the important role this mineral
plays in the body. But, is the ingestion of chromium safe? Does it
have any toxicity? In this column "Is
Chromium safe?" Dr. Sahelian comments on a recent study
on rats that gives us some clues.
Ask
Annie: Solutions for Less Toxic Living
Is there any solvent-free way to strip old paint? Are you invaded by
sugar ants? Concerned about carpet installation? In this "Ask
Annie" column, Annie Berthold-Bond offers you valuable
environmentally sensitive solutions using household materials.
To read all of our bi-monthly columns visit Columns from the
Experts
"Fanning
the Fire Within" with Stephen Covey, Ph.D.
Stephen Covey is a leading business consultant and well-known author
of "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People," and
"First Things First."" In this interview, excerpted from his
book "Towards A New World View: Conversations at the Leading
Edge," Russell E. DiCarlo discusses with Dr. Covey the four
levels of empowerment - personal, interpersonal, managerial, and
organizational. The conversation goes on to explore the importance of
the conditions of trustworthiness, trust. and win-win performance
agreements; and that the meaning and purpose of life is a part of our
spiritual identity.
To read more interviews visit
Interviews on the
Leading Edge
Children's Health
Update
Eating habits are set in early childhood. Vegetarian diets give your
child the chance to learn to enjoy a variety of wonderful, nutritious
foods. They provide excellent nutrition for all stages of childhood,
from birth through adolescence. This article "Vegetarian Diets for
Children: Right from the Start" from Physicians Committee for
Responsible Medicine includes food groups and menus for a variety of
age groups.
Women's Health Update
Acupressure massage is an ancient Oriental healing method that applies
finger pressure to specific points on the skin surface to help prevent
and treat illness. In "Acupressure
for Menstrual Cramps" Susan M. Lark, M.D. presents
specific directions for acupressure exercises that help to relieve
menstrual cramps, bloating and fluid retention, and that help to
minimize weight gain in the period leading up to menstruation.
Healthy Recipes
Imagine a bread every bit as substantial and savory as wholegrain
bread, but containing no grains. Danish chef Oscar Umahro Cadogan
brings us this recipe for "Hazelnut
Bread" which is suitable for people allergic to gluten,
those following the "Specific Carbohydrate Diet," and those
following other low carbohydrate diets. The large amount of flaxseed
provides plenty of Omega-3 PUFAs and phytoestrogens.
Professional Referral
Network
The Professional Referral Network contains searchable directories from
20 leading professional associations in complementary and integrative
health care, with over 20,000 professionals. Looking for a healthcare
professional specializing in chelation? The Chelation Therapy section
includes the American College for the Advancement in Medicine member
database.
Association Network -- Hot Pick
Complementary Alternative Medicial Association (CAMA) is a non-profit
educational association Committed to educating the consumer,
practitioner, and policy-maker about natural healing & health,
Advancing the practice of complementary/alternative medicine,
Motivating consumers to take charge of their health, and Advocating
freedom in health care choices. Their membership consists of both
allopathic and alternative practitioners as well as the general
public.
Visit Complementary Alternative Medicial Association
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Healthy Travel - Inner Voyage Cruise
Broaden your personal, professional, and spiritual horizons while
Cruising the Western Caribbean. As the first conscious cruise of the
21st Century, the Inner
Voyage Millennium Cruise March 5-12, 2000 is a major step in
the evolution of holistic vacations & transformational travel. Join
Larry Dossey, MD - Sarah Ban Breathnach - Bob Greene - Jacquelyne
Small - Ilana Rubenfeld, Ph.D. and many more.
Global
Health Calendar -- Hot Picks
Partnerships for Health in the New Millennium
A joint meeting of the Healthy People Consortium and Partnerships for Networked Consumer Health Information, launching Healthy People 2010
January 24-28, 2000
Washington, DC USA
Contact: U.S. DHHS, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion - 301-468-1273
Integrative Breathwork - with Jacquelyn Small
An Evolutionary Tool for Personal and Planetary Transformation
February 4-6, 2000
Austin, TX USA
Contact: Eupsychia Institute - 800-546-2795
Nutraceuticals/ Functional Foods
February 20-24, 2000
College Station, TX USA
Contact: Texas A & M University - 409-845-2749
The Second World Conference of Nutrition and Vitamin Therapy and New Medicine Exposition
Focus on New Medicine
February 20-22, 2000
San Francisco, CA USA
Contact: Nutritional Medicine - 510-845-0700
Natural Health, Aromatherapy and Herb Trade Show
February 25-27, 2000
Scottsdale, AZ USA
Contact: The International Aromatherapy and Herb Association - 602-938-4439
Journeys of Discovery-Unique Travel presents Swim with the Humpback Whales in the Caribbean
An outer Discovery adventure--an inner journey for the soul, a Personal Transformational Journey
February 26-March 4, 2000
Silver Banks, Puerto Plata DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Contact: HealthyTravel.net - 888-888-0717
Treating Mental-Emotional Conditions with Chinese Medicine
A Seminar with Bob Flaws for Acupuncture & OM Professionals
February 26-27, 2000
Long Beach, CA USA
Contact: Blue Poppy Seminars - 800-448-8372
Inner Voyage Millennium Cruise
A 21st Century Journey For Body and Soul - cruising the Western Caribbean
March 5-12, 2000
Fort Lauderdale, FL USA
Contact: HealthyTravel.net - 888-888-0717
The Psychology of Health, Immunity and Disease International Conference
March 6-12, 2000
Hilton Head Island, SC USA
Contact: National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine - 800-743-2226
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