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Soy Extract Offers Hope for Prostate Cancer Sufferers
US scientists investigated whether the prevalence of soy in Asian diets might account for the lower incidence of prostate cancer among men in the region. They found that mice given genistein (a plant-based chemical that mimics the effect of the female hormone oestrogen) had reduced tumor growth when compared with control mice. Genistein was found to increase the production of a gene that regulates cell growth. It also reduced the production of a protein that helps cancers grow. These factors caused the malignant cells to undergo apoptosis, or cell death. The researchers are now investigating the effects of genistein in men who have been diagnosed with slow-growing prostate cancer. Results will be known in a year.

HMO Regulation Moves to Front Burner in Senate
Vermont Sen. Jim Jeffords' abandonment of the Republican Party has put Democrats in the driver's seat on the hot-button issue of patients' rights in dealing with managed-care health plans. By ushering in Democratic control, Jeffords effectively pulled the rug out from under his own proposal to regulate the health plans that cover 170 million Americans. Democrats now intend to move their version of a patient's bill of rights quickly to the Senate floor - and it's much tougher than the proposal Jeffords had co-authored.

Vitamin E Shows Promise in Treating Diabetes
Scientists are assessing research that suggests high dosages of Vitamin E - naturally found in wheat germ, vegetable oils, margarine, whole-grain breads, nuts and peanut butter - may help stave off the ravages of diabetes. They believe high doses help on at least two levels. First, Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant. Diabetics have an abnormally large supply of free radicals triggered by the high level of sugars, or glucose, in the blood. Second, Vitamin E appears to arrest the effects of glucose. High glucose levels stimulate the development of an enzyme - known as PKC - that is particularly dangerous to diabetics.

The Healer Within
Slow, non-intense, daily practice of moderate exercise, as it has been done in China through Qigong and in India through Yoga for centuries, is now emerging, with scientific authorization as the fitness enhancement practice of choice, according to Dr. Roger Jahnke in "Gentle Movements and Postures, Part I." While it seems belated in a culture so scientifically evolved, this information is a real miracle in a time of serious crisis in our health care. Now, especially when we look to how the Asian traditions have refined this idea over time, the unwell, the bedridden, those limited to wheel chairs, elders and even the partially paralyzed can derive significant fitness building through moderate self-applied practices of Qigong and Yoga.

Mind Over Matter
When the doctor suggests lifestyle changes to save or prolong your life, what are the chances you will make those changes? In "Inspiring Compliance: a new Rx" Barry Bittman, M.D. notes that without addressing the individual needs of a patient in the context of psycho-social-spiritual issues, education and socio-economic status, lifestyle modification attempts are bound to fail. He advocates establishing "whole person" or better yet "whole family" comprehensive lifestyle change programs that specifically match the needs of patients.

Understanding Homeopathy
Do you suffer from throbbing and burning pains in your sinuses? In "Sinusitis" Dana Ullman, M.P.H. describes the various types of symptoms connected with sinusitis in children and adults, and common conditions that trigger these reactions. He matches an appropriate homeopathic remedy for addressing each type of sinus condition.

Mind Boosters
Huperzine A is an extract from a club moss, whose action has been attributed to its ability to strongly inhibit the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine in the synaptic cleft. In the column "Huperzine A" Ray Sahelian, M.D. reports that this appears to be a promising alternative to cholinesterase inhibitor drugs used in Alzheimer's disease, and promising for senile memory disorders.

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ChildLife Essentials - Meeting Your Child's Nutritional Needs
The physical and mental health developed during childhood create the foundation for the rest of your child's life. The ChildLife Nutritional Supplement Program, developed by Dr. Murray Clarke, offers doctor-developed nutritional formulas you can trust, to help provide your infant or child with the best possible start in life. Along with a healthful diet and careful nurturing, the ChildLife Nutritional Supplement Program will support your child through the formative years and help create a solid foundation for good health throughout life.

Healthy Bookstore
"Awakening Intuition: Using Your Mind-Body Network for Insight and Healing" explores the idea that learning to use intuition and understanding its connection with memories, dreams, and healing can strengthen your body against disease and enrich your life. Using case studies, author Mona Lisa Shultz portrays her belief that emotions and diseases are linked, what areas of the body are affected by what kinds of feelings, and how we can tune in to the cause of an ailment. Schultz's basic treatise is that the body is continuously sending us messages through symptoms and symbols to get our attention. By heeding these messages and using intuition to decode them, we can make changes that enhance our health and emotional well-being.

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Featured Center
The Fitness Center in HealthWorld Online offers a balanced, wellness-oriented approach to fitness with a strong emphasis on natural health, nutrition, and mind/body fitness. Exercise physiologists as well as mind/body and natural health experts such as Dr. Wayne Westcott offer advice on training, peak performance, self-applied health enhancement methods, sports medicine, and fitness programs for special populations. The Fitness Center also offers resources for certifying organizations, professional and trade associations, and fitness publications.

Healthy Child Update
Severe colds and various unidentified virus infections are often referred to as "flu", and some authorities would argue that true influenza is a much more severe infection. Bacterial secondary infections are the greatest risk of "true" influenza, and were responsible for the thousands of deaths in past epidemics. A really severe infection of this kind may be one of the situations in which the use of antibiotics is sensible. In "Influenza" David L. Hoffmann B.Sc. (Hons), M.N.I.M.H. states "Don't stop the herbal treatment, it can only be beneficial and will not conflict with orthodox drug treatment." He includes the actions indicated for the processes behind this disease.

Find a Professional
The Professional Referral Network contains searchable directories for 20 leading professional associations in complementary and integrative health care, with over 17,000 professionals. Looking for a healthcare professional specializing in natural approaches? The Naturopathic Medicine section includes the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians member database.

Nutritional Medicine - Detoxification
The "Nutritional Program for Drug Detoxification" by Elson M. Haas M.D. is important because it concerns problems common to a large number of people in our culture. Not just drug addicts but most people are habituated or addicted to one or more substances. Drug detoxification involves two main processes changing our abusive habits and releasing the drugs from our lives. This special article covers Pharmaceutical - Prescription and OTC Drugs; Other Drugs - Street and Recreational; Cocaine; Marijuana; Sugar; Drug Detoxification Nutrient Program.

Association Network -- Hot Pick
The American Holistic Health Association (AHHA) is a national clearing house to connect you with resources you can use to improve your health and well-being. Wherever you are on the path of creating wellness, AHHA assists you to become informed about the many options available in the health care arena today.

Visit www.ahha.org

Global Health Calendar -- Hot Picks

Expo Europe 2001
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland NETHERLANDS
June 12-14, 2001
Contact: New Hope Natural Media - 303-939-8440

The Healing Spirit of Energy Medicine
Integrating Science and The Medical Arts
Boulder, CO USA
June 14-20, 2001
Contact: International Society for the Study of
Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine - 303-425-4625

Succeeding in the LOHAS Market:
5th Annual Natural Business Market Trends Conference
The Omni Interlocken Resort
Broomfield, CO USA
June 20-22, 2001
Contact: Natural Business - 303.442.8983

Clinical Training in Mind/Body Medicine
Boston, MA USA
June 25-29, 2001
Contact: Center for Training in Mind/Body Medicine
- 617-632-9542

Nutracon 2001
San Diego, CA USA
July 9-11, 2001
Contact: Nutracon - 303-998-9118

26th Annual National Wellness Conference
The Premier Conference in Wellness Promotion
Stevens Point, WI USA
July 14-20, 2001
Contact: National Wellness Institute - 800-243-8694

2nd International Conference and Exhibition on Traditional Medicine
Integrating Traditional Medicine Into Orthodox Medicine
Accra, Greater Accra GHANA
July 20-21, 2001
Contact: Africa First LLC - 651 646 4721

Remembering Psyche-Your Incarnated Soul
A 6-Day Healing and Training Intensive in Soul-Based
Psychology with Jacquelyn Small
Dahlonega, GA USA
August 17-23, 2001
Contact: Eupsychia Institute - 800-546-2795

Alternative Medicine Center Health Conditions Find a Professional Healthy Family

Medline Search Medical Cybrarian Global Health Calendar Advisory Board

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