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HEALTH NEWS
First Naturopathic Physicians Appointed to Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee
For the first time, two naturopathic physicians, (ND's) have been appointed to the Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee, a group convened under the Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Joseph Pizzorno, Jr., co-founder and President Emeritus of Bastyr University and Dr. Pamela Snider, Associate Dean, Public and Professional Affairs at Bastyr, join a committee of 100 individuals representing a wide range of scientific and medical professions. They are charged with advising the Centers on effective and appropriate medical services that are covered or eligible for coverage under Medicare.
Ward Off the Long-Term Damage of Stress
There are many approaches to preventing and managing stress reactions. Once a stress reaction occurs, it can take hours, even days to recover. Since the effects of stress are also cumulative, a daily routine of reducing the physiologic response becomes necessary to ward off long-term damage and ensuing physical problems like irritability, headaches, hypertension, gastritis, arrhythmias, depression, fatigue, immune deficiencies, etc. A new approach to reducing daily stress is whole body pulsed electromagnetic field treatments.
Dr. Margaret Chesney Named Nccam's First Deputy Director
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) announced the appointment of Margaret A. Chesney, Ph.D., as its first Deputy Director. Dr. Chesney's record of scientific achievement and leadership in studies of the complex behaviors that lead to cardiovascular diseases and AIDS positions her to be a positive influence on the Center's portfolio of studies of mind-body approaches to healing and related behavioral and social science investigations.
To keep up-to-date with news in the world of health and medicine, visit our Healthy News and our Healthy News Archive.
TROPICAL TRADITIONS - EDITOR'S PICK
IS VIRGIN COCONUT OIL THE HEALTHIEST OIL ON EARTH?
Dr. Bruce Fife, a naturopathic doctor and the author of the book "The Healing Miracles of Coconut Oil", thinks so. Modern research seems to back up this bold statement. Once wrongly accused of increasing cholesterol levels, coconut oil is now actually being used by doctors in the treatment of a variety of disorders, including Candida, Hypothyroidism, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and others. Studies show the medium chain fatty acids, while having anti-bacterial and anti-viral affects, also speed up metabolism and promote weight-loss. Purchase Tropical Traditions certified organic Virgin Coconut oil made from fresh coconuts and cold-pressed in the Philippines by small-scale farmers.
HEALTHY LIVING
Simply Well
Imagine trying to blow up a balloon that is knotted in the middle, and you?ll have some idea of the stress created in your body when tight clothing restricts normal breathing. In "Loosen Up Your Belt and Everything Else" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., reminds us of the dangers of tight clothing - including shoes. He offers tips so that your whole system is relaxed, opened up and flexible.
Conscious Relationships
Creating conscious relationships with children is one of the most challenging and satisfying things in the world. In "Conscious Relationships With Children" Gay and Kathlyn Hendricks make their points with two real-life stories.
Healthy Stress
Stress is a fundamental part of being alive and should not be avoided! The trick is to ensure that the degree of stress we experience is such that life is a joy, not a drag. In "What is Stress?" David L. Hoffmann B.Sc. (Hons), M.N.I.M.H. approaches this topic categorizing theories about stress into three groups: (1) Stress as a stimulus--various unpleasant situations that cause stress, (2) Stress as a response--responses that occur in the body or the mind when we are confronted by an unpleasant situation, (3) Stress as a perceived threat--our own perception that we cannot cope with our environment.
WELLNESS INVENTORY - Understanding the Whole Person
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NATURAL ALTERNATIVES
Dr. Galland's Integrated
Medicine
In "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.
Healthy Alternatives
Scalp acupuncture is a modern acupuncture method that has nothing to do with traditional Chinese medicine. In "Scalp Acupuncture" George T. Lewith M.A., M.R.C.G.P., M.R.C.P. explains how this procedure increases the blood flow to the damaged area of the brain, so is most useful to augment traditional treatment for strokes and severe head injuries.
Healthy Woman Update
In "Weight Loss" Emily Kane N.D. notes that most reputable weight loss products contain three elements: (1) a diuretic to promote urination and water weight loss, (2) a mild stimulant to keep you "on the go" and peppy feeling, (3) some form of euphoric and analgesic so that you don't feel the "pain" of hunger or calorie deprivation or increased levels of exercise. She offers some "natural" examples in these categories.
Find an Alternative Healthcare 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 colonics? The Colon Hydrotherapy section includes the International Association of Colon Hydrotherapy member database.
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HEALTHY KITCHEN
Nutrition Tips
We all have a craving for a sweet taste and usually satisfy this craving with sugar, "natural" sugar substitutes, or synthetic artificial sweeteners. Unfortunately, each has unhealthy consequences. In "Staying Healthy the Stevia Way" Ray Sahelian, M.D. and Donna Gates point out how stevia can be advantageous to practically everyone whose diet contains sweeteners, but particularly for diabetics, children, and those interested in decreasing caloric intake.
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MIND-BODY-SPIRIT
Echoes of Silence
In "Turning the Mind Inward" Robert Rabbin indicates that when our mind has "spiritual thoughts" we may start thinking that we understand the true nature of Self and of Reality. The understanding is actually false, but the action causes the mind to turn inward, towards its source, where it is cleansed and healed of delusion. The true alchemy is not in having spiritual thoughts, but in what happens to the mind when the mind turns towards its source.
Music and Wellness
In "Got Rhythm? The Second of a 2-part Series on
Recreational Music-making" Barry Bittman, M.D. states it is our responsibility to expand music education, to enhance musical creativity at all levels, and to ensure opportunity and access for everyone who loves to express the heartfelt rhythms within them.
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RECOMMENDED READING
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Editors, Mary A. Herring and Molly M. Roberts, have compiled "Blackwell Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Fast Facts for Medical Practice" as a handy pocket guide offering ready access to accurate information on Complementary and Alternative Medicine without the burden of exhaustive texts and journal articles. Contributing authors are medical doctors and healthcare professionals, who are experts on these therapies. While this book is designed to assist physicians to be able to answer patient's questions, patients who want an alternative to biomedical traditions can access this information directly.
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GLOBAL HEALTH CALENDAR
Natural Health for Body Mind & Spirit
3rd Annual Festival of Alternative Complementary & Natural Health - a Wholistic Approach
Stockport, Cheshire UNITED KINGDOM
February 15-16, 2003
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Non-Local Intelligence - Research and experiential explorations - Daniel J. Benor, MD
Palo Alto, CA USA
February 22-23, 2003
Contact: Institute of Transpersonal Psychology - 650-493-4430 Ext. 7106
Food As Medicine
Panama City, FL USA
March 7-13, 2003
Contact: Center for Mind Body Medicine - 202-966-7338
ECA NYC '03
Fitness Convention and Trade Show
New York, NY USA
March 14-16, 2003
Contact: eca world fitness - 800-ECA-EXPO
Comprehensive Cancer Care
Integrating Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Washington, DC USA
April 9-13, 2003
Contact: Center for Mind Body Medicine - 202-966-7338
29th Annual Conference of the National Center for Homeopathy
Philadelphia, PA USA
April 10-15, 2003
Contact: National Center for Homeopathy - 877-624-0613
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