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Groups Criticize Patient Privacy
The new patient privacy regulations, which will take effect
two years after they become policy on Feb. 26th, are meant
to keep patient information from being distributed without
consent. Patients could sign a one-time consent form on
their first visit to a doctor allowing disclosures for
routine matters like billing and treatment, but they would
have to explicitly authorize most other uses of their
records. Employers will be barred from perusing medical
information about their workers unless it's directly related
to providing health care. A group of 39 health industry
organizations have asked the federal government to postpone
these rules, arguing they will hinder those who need
medicine quickly.
Motivation Key to Healthy Lifestyle And Heart
Suffering from exercise avoidance is a problem that many of
us face. We know that making exercise a habit can lower the
risk of developing heart disease, obesity, hypertension,
colon cancer and help to increase bone density. Yet we are
full of excuses. Throw them out the window. The key to
getting motivated relates to wanting to see improvements in
your body and health. It all boils down to the fact of
whether or not you are willing to make time to exercise.
The fate of your body and health is in your hands.
Congressional Republicans Plan to Cancel New Ergonomics Rules
Key congressional Republicans are devising a plan to cancel
the sweeping ergonomics rules issued in the last four days
of the Clinton administration. They view these rules
requiring businesses to educate workers about
repetitive-motion injuries and eliminate workplace hazards
that cause them "one of the most burdensome regulations ever
put on the back of small businesses." Labor unions say the
rules can prevent hundreds of thousands of disabling
injuries each year, but business groups say they are vague
and prohibitively expensive. Legislation is being prepared
that would cancel the rules and bar the U.S. Occupational
Health and Safety Administration from issuing similar ones.
Genome Project Will Have Broad Impact
Two independent groups of researchers have invested years of
effort to spell out the human genetic code. Newly released
details of what it means to be genetically human will change
forever the way medicine is practiced, impact dramatically
on science and industry, and facilitate the genetic
engineering of humans, genetics experts say. Major
practical applications are expected to come from the
formulation of new drugs based on a knowledge of the
chemistry of the genes, the proteins they produce and the
physiological pathways of those proteins. Treatment of
cancer, heart disease, diabetes, alcoholism and drug
addiction will likely benefit first and most directly from
genomics information.
Health Chief Vows to Shield CDC Research from Politics
The incoming Secretary of Health and Human Services, Tommy
G. Thompson, has assured the staff at the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention that research will not be
politicized in any way, shape or manner whatsoever. He
outlined his plans to support a patients' bill of rights,
affordable drugs for seniors, affordable health insurance
and increased organ donation.
To keep up-to-date with news in the world of health and
medicine, visit our Daily Health News.
Dr. Galland's Integrated
Medicine
In the column "Foods that Heal" Leo Galland, M.D. discusses detoxifying foods which protect against the effects of environmental pollution, free-radical induced cell damage and cancer through dietary anti-oxidants. Foods that are richest in these anti-oxidants are red, yellow and green vegetables, uncooked nuts and seeds (like almonds and sunflower seeds), and fish. He also outlines the important infection-fighting foods such as garlic, ginger, onions, and tumeric, as well as vegetables containing a high concentration of a group of natural chemicals called saponins, which have immune-stimulating and antibiotic effects--soybeans, chickpeas, bean sprouts, asparagus, tomatoes, potatoes and oats.
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 the column "Sounds
Like Silence: and chronic pain" Barry Bittman,
M.D. reminds us of the importance of having music in our
lives, along with laughter and joy. This is particularly
important for those following an integrated, whole person
approach to control of severe and chronic pain. One day in
the near future, instead of just receiving a few pain pills,
you might be surprised with a healthy dose of music therapy.
Mind Boosters
A study of more than 6,000 persons ages 65 and older showed that a high intake of vitamin E from foods and/or dietary supplements was associated with reduced memory loss and other cognitive decline. This study was important because most of the previous research had focused on antioxidant nutrients as treatment therapy in persons who already had Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease. In the column "Vitamin E Reduces Mental Decline Among Older Persons" Ray Sahelian, M.D. shares what he recommends for his patients as insurance to protect against these diseases from ever occurring.
Understanding Homeopathy
Homeopathic medicines are often effective in treating measles, though medical attention should also be sought due to the possibility of complications from this disease. In the column "Measles" Dana Ullman, M.P.H. presents nine specific homeopathic remedies and explains how each can assist according to the stage and severity of a case of measles.
To read all of our bi-monthly columns visit Columns from the
Experts
"Intuition in Medicine" With Norman Shealy M.D.
Medical diagnosis is an art and a science. In "Intuition in Medicine " Daniel Redwood, D.C. interviews Norman Shealy M.D. about the role of intuition as a doctor figures out what is wrong with you and what to do about it. Dr. Shealy shares his journey as a medical maverick and his views on how our U.S. society has a "disease-care" not a health care system.
To read more interviews visit
Interviews on the
Leading Edge
Featured Center
HealthWorld Online's Natural Health Clinic is the Internet's authoritative resource for information on over 200 health conditions and conventional and alternative therapies. In our Natural Medicine Audio Clinic, highly-qualified health professionals provide Real-time audio messages on specific health conditions from nutritional, naturopathic and homeopathic perspectives. The Health Clinic also contains information and resources about family health care, including self-care, women's, children's and men's health, as well as emergency and first aid, consumer laboratory tests, as well as referral databases to alternative health professionals.
Healthy Recipes
In Fabulous Functional Foods 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.
Healthy Bookstore
In "Spiritual Medicine: Transform Your Health, Life and Relationships" Laurie Leah Levine asserts that true health is achievable only through integrating mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. She offers hundreds of practical and easy-to-use techniques for improving and healing all aspects of ourselves, our relationships, work, dealing with death, releasing fear, enhancing self esteem and having a better quality of life. Techniques include meditation, relaxation exercises, affirmations, and simple physical exercises. The most important message of this book and the one which gives the greatest depth of personal understanding is that all healing begins with loving ourselves first. Laurie makes it easy to take the steps to making positive change happen on a daily basis.
Healthy Child Update
In "Constipation" David L. Hoffmann B.Sc. (Hons), M.N.I.M.H. reminds parents that this condition is a symptom, not a disease. Determining the cause is important. Sudden, acute constipation may be a sign of organic disease. While chronic constipation is more likely to be a signal that dietary changes are needed. Dr. Hoffmann offers natural treatment options that include fiber rich foods and herbs.
Healthy Woman Update
Feeling a lump in her breast can be scary. For many women, the first thought is cancer. The good news is that most breast lumps, 80-90%, are not cancerous. Information is power. "Breast Lumps, Cancer and Self-Exam" prepared by the American Institute of Preventive Medicine offers extensive, practical information and guidelines for women as they learn what to look for and what to do if they should discover a lump.
Find a Professional
The Professional Referral Network contains searchable directories for 20 leading professional associations in complementary and integrative health care, with over 16,000 professionals. Looking for a healthcare professional specializing in a holistic approach? The Holistic Health Care section includes the American Holistic Health Association and American Preventive Medical Association member databases.
Medical Cybrarian Research Service
Medical librarians were formerly only available through a hospital or university medical library. Now referred to on HealthWorld Online as a "Cybrarian," this librarian in cyberspace can help you locate the really hard-to-find material on diseases and their treatments.
The Cybrarian offers you personalized research service, searching the Internet, books, MEDLINE and other databases, to find EXACTLY the information you require. The Cybrarian can custom design research for individual patients or healthcare professionals, as well as healthcare industry business people, including information on diseases, treatments, products, market research or statistics for alternative, complementary and conventional medicine. For reasonable fees, the Cybrarian carefully gathers and selects the information or points you to useful web sites and other sources, with the speed and searching techniques acquired from many years of professional research.
Association Network -- Hot Pick
The Optometric Extension Program Foundation (OEP) is an
international, non-profit organization dedicated to
educating the general public about the importance of visual
hygiene, the prevention of visual and ocular problems, and
the development and enhancement of vision. Behavioral
optometry seeks to treat the causes of visual disorders
rather than merely compensate for refractive error.
Visit Optometric Extension Program Foundation
Global
Health Calendar -- Hot Picks
Nutritional Therapy in Medical Practice
With Alan Gaby, MD, Donald Brown, ND, Allan Warshowsky, MD
Brooklyn, NY USA
February 24-26, 2001
Contact: Nutrition Seminars - 253-639-5681
Natural Products Expo West
Anaheim, CA USA
March 7-11, 2001
Contact: New Hope Natural Media - 303-939-8440
The Bach Flower Essences®
Introductory Weekend Seminar
Philadelphia, PA USA
March 24-25, 2001
Contact: Nelson Bach USA, Ltd. - 800-334-0843
Mind/Body Training in Optimism, Humor and Cognitive Restructuring
Boston, MA USA
March 26-29, 2001
Contact: Center for Training in Mind/Body Medicine - 617-632-9542
Practical Introduction to Anthroposophical Medicine
For physicians and medical students
Spring Valley, NY USA
April 19-22, 2001
Contact: Physicians' Association for Anthroposophical
Medicine - 413-584-9990
Ottawa Health Show
Ottawa, Ontario CANADA
April 27-28, 2001
Contact: Canadian National Health Shows - 604-885-0960
AHMA Annual Conference
The Marriage of Art and Science in Holistic Medicine
Miami, FL USA
May 2-5, 2001
Contact: American Holistic Medical Association - 703-556-9245
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance Conference
Safety Harbor, FL USA
May 4-7, 2001
Contact: Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance - 800-345-1010
Fourth World Congress on Qigong
The Fourth American Qigong Association Conference
San Francisco, CA USA
May 4-7, 2001
Contact: East West Academy of Healing Arts - 415-788-2227
Healing Into Wholeness with Jacquelyn Small
Ten-Day Psycho-Spiritual Wellness Program
Jacksonville, FL USA
May 7-10, 2001
Contact: Eupsychia Institute - 800-546-2795
SupplySide East
International Trade Show and Conference
Secaucus, NJ USA
May 7-9, 2001
Contact: Virgo Publishing, Inc. - 480-990-1101
Yoga at the Leading Edge
Celebrate the grace of movement and all that is yoga today
Lenox, MA USA
May 17-20, 2001
Contact: Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health - 800-741-7353
Executive Editor, Healthy Update: James Strohecker, Co-founder, President, HealthWorld Online - jim@healthy.net
Associate Editor: Suzan Walter - Director, HealthWorld Online Global Health Calendar, Speakers Network, Find a Professional Network, Association Networkswalter@healthy.net
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