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HEALTH NEWS
Hormone Therapy Fails to Improve Symptoms
Last year's bombshell was the findings showing hormone replacement therapy did not protect cardiovascular health and could, in fact, contribute to cardiovascular risks. This year disturbing findings are that hormone replacement therapy does not even improve the quality of life for menopausal women.
Tougher Regulation of Supplements Sparks Dispute
While both sides in the dietary supplement debate welcome the tough, new proposals for labeling and manufacturing set forth by the U.S. government, they disagree bitterly on what should come next. Critics of the proposed new rules call them a start, but add that the supplement industry must also prove the products work and don't harm consumers. Supplement industry representatives counter that there are already safeguards in place to protect the public against potentially harmful supplements.
Sustained Reduced Sleep Can Have Serious Consequences
In a study on the effects of sleep deprivation, university investigators found that subjects who slept four to six hours a night for fourteen consecutive nights showed significant deficits in cognitive performance equivalent to going without sleep for up to three days in a row. Yet these subjects reported feeling only slightly sleepy and were unaware of how impaired they were. These results provide a clearer picture of possible dangers to people who typically are awake longer on a regular basis.
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NATURAL MENOPAUSE POSSIBLE WITH TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
Think of it. Traditional Chinese medicine has treated menopausal symptoms for millennia. It traces hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, digestive disturbances, etc. to their root cause - Kidney energy deficiency and Liver energy stagnation. TCM understands how to relieve these conditions without hormones How? By increasing Kidney energy and unblocking Liver energy. The result? Organs become balanced and function in harmony. Effective, ancient herbal formulas, adapted for contemporary health needs by a well-known TCM practitioner, can accomplish this now. These unique formulas with the time-tested power to help resolve menopausal symptoms - for good - can make a tremendous difference in women's health.
HEALTHY LIVING
NEW FEATURES FOR THE WELLNESS INVENTORY!
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Simply Well
Although there is a mass of conflicting data surrounding the components of sound nutrition practices, in "Learn Ten Basics about Food" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., provides you with certain recommendations that are almost universally accepted. He challenges you to pick one to implement into your daily diet over the next few weeks.
Conscious Relationships
Gay and Kathlyn Hendricks are dedicated to conscious living and conscious loving. In "The Discoveries" they offer you the seven discoveries that show you how to create lasting love in your life.
Healthy Sexuality
Many people are shocked when they learn how prevalent sexual abuse is in our society. If you have experienced sexual abuse in any form, you may find the recommendations offered in "Healing Sexual Abuse" Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman N.D., M.S.W., DHANP of help. Assure yourself that healing is possible.
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NATURAL ALTERNATIVES
Mind Boosters
While scientists have not fully determined the actual causes of Alzheimer's disease, a number of treatment options have been proposed. These include the use of antioxidants, blocking the breakdown of acetylcholine, and improving blood flow to brain cells. In "Supplements For Patients With Alzheimer's Disease" Ray Sahelian, M.D. encourages everyone who knows someone with Alzheimer's to urge them to explore nutritional therapies. His column references specific research-backed suggestions.
Healthy Alternatives
Herbs with medicinal properties are a useful and effective source of treatment for various disease processes. In "Herbal Therapy in Dentistry" Flora Parsa Stay D.D.S. presents four dozen herbs that can be useful for dental-related conditions.
Healthy Man Update
Cancer of the testicles is the most common type of cancer in males aged 20 to 40, but can occur anytime after age 15. In "Testicular Cancer and Testicular Self-Exam" the American Institute of Preventive Medicine has compiled a list of signs and symptoms, instructions for self-exam and guidelines for determining when self-care is appropriate and when it is important to see your doctor.
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 a progressive approach to dental care? The Dentistry section includes the Holistic Dental Association member database.
RECOMMENDED READING
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According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, "you absolutely cannot get cancer if your organs work in harmony and Qi flows freely throughout your body's meridian network." In "Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Woman's Guide to Healing from Breast Cancer" Nan Lu and Ellen Schaplowsky explain the philosophy, history, principles, and theories of TCM; how these relate to breast cancer; and how a woman can restore harmony with TCM self-healing practices. The practices include movement, dietary recommendations, herbs, emotional balance, and mental messages.
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HEALTHY KITCHEN
Nutrition Tips
Fresh vegetables have life force and are a major contributor to health and vitality. In "Vegetables" Elson M. Haas M.D. reminds us that most vegetables are very high in water and necessary vitamins and minerals and are low in fat and protein. Thus, they are a perfect complement to animal protein meals to help supply the needed nutrients that aid the digestion and utilization of those concentrated foods.
VEGETARIAN RECIPE
Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine offers you a recipe for "Moroccan Vegetable Couscous."
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MIND-BODY-SPIRIT
Mind/Body Health
In "Reducing Stress Reduces Heart Disease" David S. Sobel, M.D. reports on a study of patients with heart disease where it was found that relaxation, taming hostility, and helping people change the way they look at life's challenges can reduce their risk of having further heart problems by 75% compared to people given only usual medical care and medications. Reducing stress proved even more beneficial than getting exercise.
Music and Wellness
In "It's Far More than Music: It's an Idea Whose Time Has Come" Barry Bittman, M.D. introduces you to Recreational Music. He explains how it encompasses enjoyable, accessible and fulfilling group music-based activities that unite people of all ages, regardless of their challenges, backgrounds, ethnicity, ability or prior experience.
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PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
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GLOBAL HEALTH CALENDAR
SynchroDestiny Seminar with Drs. Deepak Chopra and David Simon
At the La Costa Resort & Spa
La Costa, CA USA
March 26-30, 2003
Contact: The Chopra Center - 888-424-6772
Comprehensive Cancer Care
Integrating Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Washington, DC USA
April 9-13, 2003
Contact: Center for Mind Body Medicine - 202-966-7338
Sedona Spring Purification & Wellness Retreat with Dr. Elson Haas
Sedona, AZ USA
April 9-14, 2003
Contact: Wellness Tours - 800 231-9811
29th Annual Conference of the National Center for Homeopathy
Philadelphia, PA USA
April 10-15, 2003
Contact: National Center for Homeopathy - 877-624-0613
Tenth Annual AOMA Conference & Expo
Tampa, FL USA
May 2-5, 2003
Contact: Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance - 800-814-5956
10th International Symposium on Functional Medicine
Tucson, AZ USA
May 21-25, 2003
Contact: The Institute for Functional Medicine - 800-228-0622
Botanical Medicine in Modern Clinical Practice
New York, NY USA
June 9-13, 2002
Contact: Columbia University/Rosenthal Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine - 212-342-0101
Clinical Training in Mind/Body Medicine
Boston, MA USA
June 23-27, 2003
Contact: Harvard Medical School and the Mind/Body Medical Institute - 617-384-8600
National Nutritional Foods Association
Las Vegas, NV USA
June 27-29, 2003
Contact: National Nutritional Foods Association - 800-966-6632
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