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HEALTH NEWS
Air Pollution Adds to Illness
Adding insult to injury, breathing polluted air when you have a cold makes you feel twice as bad. Cold viruses and certain pollutants both prompt cells to release the kinds of inflammatory agents that make people feel lousy. And when the two are combined the total is greater than the sum of its parts.
Some Health Ideas Based on Faith, Not Facts
Medical scientists are turning out to be wrong about a lot of things they used to know absolutely for sure. We are discovering that many medical treatments are not backed by sound research, but are taken largely on intuitive faith and buttressed by growing industries.
How Consumers Can Help Avoid Medical Errors
In an attempt to reduce medical error deaths, the U.S. Agency for Health Care Research and Quality offers consumer information on preventing medical errors and improving health care. Learn how to prepare for various medical tests, how to handle prescription medications, how to plan for surgery, and how to get the most out of your doctor visits.
To keep up-to-date with news in the world of health and medicine, visit our Healthy News and our Healthy News Archive.
EDITOR'S PICK - VIVA'S HEALTHY DINING GUIDE
Nationwide Directory of Healthy Restaurants & Markets!
A Comprehensive Directory of Vegetarian, Healthy Ethnic, and Natural Foods Restaurants, and Markets across America, ViVa's Healthy Dining Guide is the ultimate guide for anyone interested in a heart healthy diet, optimum health, weight management, or simply healthful, delicious food. The guide profiles over 2,100 healthy restaurants and markets nationwide, presented in a straightforward and easy-to-read format, with alphabetical listing by state, city, and business name (including phone number, street address, & website address). Additional information includes hours of operation, types of cuisine, patron comments, decor & atmosphere, beverages & fresh juices served, types of service, reservations, payment, credit card, price range, and much more.
COLUMNS FROM THE EXPERTS
Dr. Galland's Integrated
Medicine
Asthma, allergic rhinitis, chronic otitis media and sinusitis are increasing at frightening rates among children in the United States. In "Immune Power for Kids" Leo Galland, M.D. offers several measures that parents can take to effectively reverse this trend.
Mind Body Health Newsletter
By preparing yourself psychologically for surgery, you can enhance your chances of success, minimize trauma and discomfort, and recover faster. The better prepared you are mentally, the better your body responds. In "Rx: Preparing for Surgery" David S. Sobel, M.D. offers research and practical tips for making this work for you.
Keeping Fit
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy the benefits of cycling. Cycling enables you to cover much more ground and see many more sights during a given period of time than other types of exercise. Additionally, in "Summertime is for Cycling" Dr. Wayne Westcott points out that as you cycle at a faster speed than you run or walk, there is a significant cooling effect from the greater air currents.
Mind Boosters
The root of the ginseng plant has been used in China, Japan, and Korea for many centuries in the therapy of psychiatric and neurological disorders. In "Ginseng Improves Mood in Postmenopausal Women" Ray Sahelian, M.D. presents data on a Norwegian study performed to assess the effects of a standardized ginseng extract on quality of life and on hormone levels in symptomatic postmenopausal women.
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HEALTHY SHOPPING
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Are You Using A 19th Century Method To Combat
A 21st Century Problem?
CleanZone Soap is a true breakthrough in how we wash our hands. Not only is it rich in moisturizers, essential oils and ever so compatible with the skin, but most importantly, it automatically washes where the germs and pathogens accumulate under and around the fingernails. Since 95% of the germs on the hands are under the fingernails where normal hand washing fails to reach, CleanZone Soap is a must for today's world. By the way, did we mention that we have a Facial Solution that allows you easily cleanse your nasal passageway? Special: Buy 2 CleanZone Kits - Save 25% !
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HEALTHY BOOKSTORE
Healthy Bookstore - The Secret of the Shadow
Debbie Ford believes that each person is born with unique gifts and a divine purpose. These can be lost if we manufacture a false self that casts a shadow to hide our uniqueness and prevent us from success in work and love. In "The Secret of the Shadow: The Power of Owning Your Whole Story" she explains how we can understand, accept and embrace everything in the past that has caused us pain.
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We invite you to visit all of our Healthy e-Stores:
Bookstore - www.healthy.net/books
BioBalance (Weight Management, Anxiety) - www.healthy.net/biobalance
Centerpointe (Audio Meditation) - www.centerpointe.com/links.cfm?ad=26976
ChildLife (Nutritional Supplements for Kids) - www.healthy.net/childlife
CleanZone (Advanced Hygiene System) - www.healthy.net/cleanzone
Erbaviva (For Baby & Pregnant Moms) - www.healthy.net/Erbaviva
Here, There & Beyond (Essential Oils) - www.healthy.net/heretherebeyond
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/
Remo HealthRHYTHMS (Drumming for Wellness) - www.healthy.net/remo
Sedona Method - www.sedona.com/cgi-bin/protrack/link.cgi?464ST
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
Vital Botanicals (Immune Enhancing Herbs) - www.healthy.net/vitalbotanicals
TIPS FOR A HEALTHY SUMMER
Our personal cooling system can fail if we overexert ourselves on hot and humid days. Read "First Aid for Heat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke" for prevention tips, plus how to quickly respond to emergency situations.
More solutions to common health concerns related to summertime fun and adventure:
First Aid for Poison Ivy
First Aid for Sunburn
First Aid for Insect Stings
First Aid for Sprains & Strains
NEWS FROM THE VILLAGE
Featured Center
The Healthy Man Center provides a strong natural health care perspective on men's health. Features include Men's Health News from the leading newswires, Men's Health Expert from a leading authority in men's health, self-care and alternative therapies such as herbal medicine, homeopathy and nutrition for various men's health concerns, a men's health bookstore, as well as men's health products from leading eco-friendly companies.
Healthy Woman Update
Dysmenorrhea is painful menstruation. It is the most common of all gynecologic complaints, and the leading cause of absenteeism of women from work, school, and other activities. In "Dysmenorrhea" David L. Hoffmann B.Sc. (Hons), M.N.I.M.H. covers related psychological issues, dietary and supplemental approaches, and appropriate herbs.
Music and Wellness
Sometimes it is just a smile that seems to break down the boundaries of despair. In "Healing: To the Beat of an Inner Drummer" Barry Bittman, M.D. relates a moving experience with a cancer support group. One young man led the group in drumming that went beyond limits, beyond fatigue, beyond limitations -- and taught everyone in the group about life, courage and the power of music.
Healthy Kitchen - Healthy Diets
In "Tips for Making the Switch to a Vegetarian Diet" Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine offers practical suggestions for shopping, menu planning, eating out, and traveling.
Healthy Alternatives
Homeopathic medicines for first aid and sports injuries are very easy to prescribe and are usually very effective in reducing pain of the injury and speeding the healing process. In "First Aid with Homeopathic Medicines" Dana Ullman, M.P.H. explains that homeopathic medicines are able to stimulate the defense system. Frequency of repetitions of doses depends on severity of the condition.
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 using Bach flower remedies? The Flower Remedies section includes the Bach Centre international member database.
Featured Natural Medicine School
Health Choices Holistic Massage School in Hillsborough, NJ offers a 630-hour Holistic Massage Therapy Certification program and a 400-hour Advanced Program. Approved as private vocational training by the New Jersey State Department of Education. For more information: schools.naturalhealers.com/healthchoices/
To search a directory of natural medicine schools go to:
www.healthy.net/schools
GLOBAL HEALTH CALENDAR
Global Health Calendar
30th Annual Cancer Convention - Alternative Therapies
For the General Public and Professionals
Universal City, CA USA
August 31-September 2, 2002
Contact: Cancer Control Society - 323-663-7801
The Application of Anti-Aging Medicine
3rd Annual Monte Carlo Anti-Aging Conference & Exposition
Monte Carlo, Monaco MONACO
September 6-9, 2002
Contact: International Anti-Aging Systems of Great Britain - 44 870 901 7878
Cancer As a Turning Point, From Surviving to Thriving
A free conference designed to heal, celebrate and empower anyone touched by cancer
Hayward, CA USA
September 14-15, 2002
Contact: Healing Journeys - 800-423-9882
Feeding the Hungry Heart: The Search for True Nourishment
Fontana, WI USA
September 28-29, 2002
Contact: Association for Humanistic Psychology - 888-824-0879
Building Bridges of Integration for Traditional Chinese Medicine
A Landmark Conference on Immune System Disorders, Cancer, Pain, Mental Health and Addictions
East Rutherford, NJ USA
October 3-6, 2002
Contact: Traditional Chinese Medicine World Foundation - 212-274-1079
Natural Products Expo East
Washington, DC USA
October 3-6, 2002
Contact: New Hope Natural Media - 866-458-4935
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