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HEALTH NEWS
St. John's Wort Study Misinterpreted Says Herbal Science Group
The American Botanical Council and some of its scientific advisors note that a new government-sponsored clinical study on the effectiveness of the popular herb, St. John's Wort, being released to the media is being misinterpreted. The study concludes that neither the herb nor the drug sertraline showed any measurable benefit in patients with more severe forms of depression. The fact that the sertraline was not effective in the primary measures of depression demonstrates (according to the NIH's own design protocol) that this study could not discern the effectiveness of a known effective treatment and therefore was not a successful study. Further, the authors of the study used a secondary outcome measure to conclude that sertraline was more effective than the placebo and therefore better than St. John's Wort, which is against standard rules of interpreting clinical studies.
New St. John's Wort Study Misleads Public
Why all the fanfare over the fact that St. John's wort is shown to be ineffective for a condition that it was never claimed to treat - severe depression? Speaking as a clinician who regularly prescribes St. John's Wort for mild to moderate depression, Hyla Cass, M.D. reminds us "Depression can be a debilitating illness, and yet we are in effect "hexing" the use of a perfectly good herbal medicine that has been prescribed successfully in Europe for years as a first line treatment for mild to moderate depression." The media's job is to sell news, and generally, by being as sensational as possible. The public must read between the lines to ferret out the truth, and make up their own minds.
Window on the World: Part II - Facial Diagnoses, Herbal Formulas And Recylced Garnishes?
Ever had a facial diagnosis? There's a professor at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) who can tell people what side they sleep on and the shape of the uterus -- just from examining their faces. And that's before he even checks pulses or tongues!
Read more about the work, studies and travels of the Bastyr acupuncture and Oriental medicine students in China.
To keep up-to-date with news in the world of health and medicine, visit our Healthy News and our Healthy News Archive.
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COLUMNS FROM THE EXPERTS
The Healer Within
A classic breath practice that is common to both the Yoga tradition of India and the Qigong tradition of China is the subject of the Dr. Roger Jahnke column "Rapid Abdominal Breathing." The central activity of this breath technique, called bastrika in India, is the rapid expansion and contraction of the abdomen. The breath enters and exits rapidly through the nose. This method has a major effect on the function of the organs in the abdominal and pelvic cavities. There is a massive concentration of lymphatic tissue in these areas and because of the one way nature of the lymphatic vessels this vigorous activity moves large amounts of lymph forward toward the elimination organs. It can be done in a few moments, requires no special attire or equipment. Benefits of breath practice are just a breath away.
Mind Over Matter
In "Weight Loss Supplements: losing more than expected" Barry Bittman, M.D. focuses on the 3 billion servings of dietary supplements containing Ephedra (ma huang) being consumed annually by people who are desperate to lose weight. He expresses his concerns that printed warnings are ignored by people who do not suspect they are at risk for any of the stated disorders or who are actually suffering from these conditions but who have yet to be diagnosed. Dr. Bittman urges everyone to keep their medical doctor informed about all herbal supplements being used.
Understanding Homeopathy
Homeopathic medicines are indeed powerful tools but they are not effective in treating all diseased states, according to nationally-recognized homeopathic expert Dana Ullman in "The Limitations and Risks of Homeopathic Medicine." Some conditions do not respond to microdoses because they require surgical intervention, others require immediate and certain relief of symptoms, others are addressed by simple nutritional or lifestyle changes, still others are relieved only upon reduced exposure to certain environmental stresses---and then, there are those who don't experience improvement from homeopathic medicine for unknown reasons.
Mind Boosters
The combination ginkgo biloba and ginseng extracts can promote fast, accurate thinking, improve short and long-term memory retention, and reduce mental fatigue. While previous research has documented the effects of ginkgo biloba on memory in older people, in the column "Herbal Combination Enhance Memory and Speed Thinking" Ray Sahelian, M.D. presents new research that clearly shows that this specific formulation enhanced mental performance in a younger healthy population.
HEALTHY SHOPPING
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Inner Peace Music Yoga Collection -
Music for Your Yoga Practice
The Inner Peace Yoga Collection includes three classic CDs
from Steven Halpern, the leading pioneer in music for
relaxation and wellness:
* Music for Yoga (Helps quiet the mind & deepen the breath)
* Chakra Suite (Balances the 7 vital energy centers)
* Music for Savasana (For deep relaxation at end of yoga
class)
Listen to Sample: "Eternity"
To Order Inner Peace Music Yoga Collection
"Of all the people I could do yoga with, Steven Halpern is
my favorite."
- Lilias Folan Master Teacher & PBS Yoga series
Kick The Sugar Habit This Holiday Season!
Stevia - The Natural Herbal Sweetener
Stevia, one of the most beneficial plants on earth, is used throughout the world as a no-calorie sweetener. Native to Paraguay, it is a small green plant bearing leaves which have a delicious and refreshing taste that can be 30 times sweeter than sugar. SweetLeaf· brand SteviaPlus·, a nutritional supplement available in convenient packets and powder form, uses only a small amount of stevia to produce its remarkably refreshing taste. In fact, you can reduce your sugar use by 2 teaspoons for each packet of SteviaPlus· due to its natural and intense sweetness! Sweetleaf also offers stevia in a convenient liquid form.
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Kick The Sugar Habit This Holiday Season!
Stevia - The Natural Herbal Sweetener
Stevia, one of the most beneficial plants on earth, is used throughout the world as a no-calorie sweetener. Native to Paraguay, it is a small green plant bearing leaves which have a delicious and refreshing taste that can be 30 times sweeter than sugar. SweetLeaf· brand SteviaPlus·, a nutritional supplement available in convenient packets and powder form, uses only a small amount of stevia to produce its remarkably refreshing taste. In fact, you can reduce your sugar use by 2 teaspoons for each packet of SteviaPlus· due to its natural and intense sweetness! Sweetleaf also offers stevia in a convenient liquid form.
HEALTHY BOOKSTORE
Healthy Bookstore
More and more people are seeking vacations that are relaxing rather than chaotic, that help them renew their sense of health rather than keep them running frantically from sight to sight. "Yoga Vacations: A Guide to International Yoga Retreats" by Annalisa Cunningham highlights over 100 different vacation centers and retreats for both the beginner and advanced yoga practitioner. It includes detailed, thoughtfully written entries providing information on teachers' styles and philosophies, recommended levels of experience, and activities and services, as well as the basics on accommodations, meals, and fees. The author, a 15-year yoga instructor, makes a distinction between yoga vacations and retreats to help readers customize their perfect getaway. Some destinations are strictly retreats - places for quiet, in-depth yoga study - while the vacation settings listed allow free time for nearby shopping and sightseeing.
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ChildLife (Nutritional Supplements for Kids) - www.healthy.net/childlife
CleanZone (Advanced Hygiene System) - www.healthy.net/cleanzone
EatWize (Personalized Nutritional Program) www.eatwize.com
Inner Peace Music - www.healthy.net/innerpeace
Naked Rain (Shower Filtre Spas) - www.healthy.net/nakedrain
Natur-Leaf - www.healthy.net/asp/stores/NaturLeaf/
PainDefense (Joint & Muscles Formula) - www.healthy.net/paindefense
Phenomena (Skincare, Weight Mgt, Imunnity) - www.healthy.net/phenomena/
SweetLeaf (Stevia-Natural Sweetener) - www.healthy.net/sweetleaf
Teeccino (Caffeine-Free Herbal Coffee) - www.healthy.net/teeccino
Third Line Press (Nutritional Medicine CD) - www.healthy.net/thirdline
Vitamin Store - www.vitacost.com/asp/default.asp?ID=Healthy01
NEWS FROM THE VILLAGE
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 Child Update
A middle ear infection is one of the most common early childhood diseases and is often the result of Eustachian tube problems. In " Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection)" David L. Hoffmann B.Sc. (Hons), M.N.I.M.H. cautions parents that, while an ear infection is usually secondary to an upper respiratory infection, it can be present without their the child appearing ill. He outlines symptoms to recognize and offers a number of herbal remedies commonly used for treatment.
Healthy Recipes - Fabulous Functional Foods
Originally made to be a topping for oven baked onions, Danish chef Oscar Umahro Cadogan's recipe for "Lentil-Zucchini Mash With Nigella Seeds And Roasted Sesame Oil" can also be used like mashed potatoes or as a spread. Try adding chili, coriander, fresh basil, fish sauce, sesame seeds, or other condiments.
Healthy Alternatives
Spinal manual therapy, of which chiropractors are the primary providers, has now been shown by reputable researchers to be the most demonstrably effective healing method for the most common kinds of lower back pain. Each year brings the publication of more studies (published in both medical and chiropractic journals), gradually expanding the range of conditions for which chiropractic should be considered a treatment of choice. In "Chiropractic: An Alternative Healing Art Enters The Mainstream" Daniel Redwood D.C. traces the history and development of this complex legacy.
Association Network -- Hot Pick
The Feldenkrais Method® of somatic education uses movement and attention to bring about increased awareness and improved functioning through learning. Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitionerscm (graduates of Feldenkrais Guild of North America accredited training programs – minimum of 800 hours) help their students to become aware of existing patterns of action and guide the discovery of additional possibilities for action and self-organization. The Method is not medically or therapeutically oriented, nor does the Feldenkrais® practitioner make any medical claims.
Visit www.feldenkrais.com
Featured Natural Medicine School
Acupressure releases tension, increases circulation, reduces pain and develops vibrant health. Acupressure Institute in Berkeley, CA offers one month intensive training programs. There is the 150-Hour Basic Training for fundamentals, then two graduate level options - 200-Hour Advanced Program and 850-Hour Acupressure Therapy Program. For more information: schools.naturalhealers.com/acupressureinst/
To search a directory of natural medicine schools go to:
www.healthy.net/schools
GLOBAL HEALTH CALENDAR
Global Health Calendar
Anatriptic Arts Expo 2002
A Showcase of Hands-On Healing at Ft. Mason Center
May 3-5, 2002
San Francisco, CA USA
Contact: Anatriptic Arts Expo - 866-854-3976
Holistic Medicine Scientific Conference
Breaking Down Barriers - Building Bridges
Toronto, Ontario CANADA
May 15-18, 2002
Contact: American Holistic Medical Association - 703-556-9728
65th Annual Natural Products Trade Show and Convention
NNFA MarketPlace 2002: Let's Get Down To Business
Las Vegas, NV USA
June 7-0, 2002
Contact: National Nutritional Foods Association - 800-966-6632
12th Annual ISSSEEM Conference
The Co-Creation Process in Energy Medicine: A Synergy of
the Sciences & the Healing Arts
Boulder, CO USA
June 14-19, 2002
Contact: International Society for the Study of Subtle
Energies & Energy Medicine - 303-425-4625
27th Annual National Wellness Conference
Seeking Balance In A Changing World
Stevens Point, WI USA
July 14-19
Contact: National Wellness Institute, Inc. - 800-243-8694
NCCAM Distinguished Lectures in CAM
Charles Rosenberg, PhD of Harvard University
Bethesda, MD USA
July 25, 2002
Contact: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine - 301-594-9632
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