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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 effects, 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.
HEALTH
NEWS
Green Tea Reduces Risk of Prostate Cancer: Study
Drinking green tea can reduce by one-third men's risk of contracting prostate cancer, according to a latest research. The research was jointly conducted by scientists at Perth's Curtin University and Zhejiang Cancer Hospital in China. The new finding followed the same research team's discovery in August last year that a cup of green tea every day can reduce a woman's risk of developing ovarian cancer by as much as 60 percent.
Coenzyme Q10 May Slow Progression of Parkinson's
There is no known cure for Parkinson's disease and the approach is to alleviate the symptoms that vitiate daily activities. The anti- Parkinson drugs used do not replace lost nerve cells nor do they stop the progression of the disease. Results from a study funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and published in the Archives of Neurology (15th Oct, 2002) may provide some hope. The study suggests that coenzyme Q10 can slow disease progression in patients with early-stage Parkinson's.
Multivitamin Reduces Risks Associated with CHD
A study published in the current edition of the Journal of the American College of Nutrition (October, 2003) shows new evidence that a 24-ingredient multivitamin can significantly reduce LDL cholesterol oxidation and homocysteine levels, two risk factors associated with coronary heart disease (CHD).
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WELLNESS &
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THE TRUTH ABOUT BEAUTY: AN INTERVIEW WITH KAT JAMES
PART 5
This week Kat James shares the supplement regimen that transformed her own body and skin beyond recognition and gave her back her life and health more than nine years ago.
KAT JAMES' TOTAL TRANSFORMATION(R) CRUISE: A Life- and Body-Altering Experience If you or a friend are ready to get serious and conquer your own battles with food, detoxify your body, shed the self-sabotage from your lifestyle regimens, experience an Oscar-caliber, natural makeover of a lifetime (James is also top beauty industry pro), use the purest products and be truly and irreversibly inspired, Kat James' "TOTAL TRANSFORMATION CRUISE PROGRAM, February 1st, 2004 is the ticket.
Simply Well
It is true that your words create your world. As you look around your surroundings, you are talking to yourself about everything you see. Your language structures your reality. In "Watch Your Words" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., documents self-programming that heals - based on research in the field of psychoneuroimmunology that verifies that thoughts and emotions directly affect the strength of the immune system.
Staying Healthly Tips
These Fall days are often a time of returning to a more consistent routine. In "10 Tips on Staying Healthy with Autumn" Elson M. Haas, M.D. suggests this season offers you a perfect opportunity to embrace your daily responsibilities in a renewed way. Make a list of goals to be complete by the end of the year, and see what it will take.
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NATURAL
ALTERNATIVES
From Fatigued to Fantastic
In "Q & A with Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia #2" Dr. Teitelbaum's third column addresses how can a doctor determine if you have CFS? One key issue is that if any of a very large number of other processes is present, the person is not clinically considered to have chronic fatigue syndrome. This has resulted in the vast majority of people with CFS not technically fitting this description, and the number of patients suffering with this illness has been dramatically underestimated.
Healthy Alternatives
How fast and how dramatically we age has a great deal to do with impaired circulatory efficiency. If arteries could be kept supple, prevented from hardening and narrowing, the free flow of blood would be assured and both the risk of a rapid degree of ageing as well as many diseases associated with age In "Chelation Therapy: Is it Natural?" Leon Chaitow, N.D., D.O., M.R.O. presents the case that chelation therapy offers these benefits.
Healthy Man Update
Through the centuries many herbs have been used by athletes. In " Sports Herbs" Christopher Hobbs, L.Ac., A.H.G. presents a chart listing herbs for common sports uses. All of the remedies have either a long documented history of use or clinical or laboratory work to support them. They are all commonly available at natural foods stores everywhere.
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 naturopathy? The Naturopathic Medicine section includes the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians member database.
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Nutrition Tips
It's actually pretty simple. If you want to be healthy and alive, you have to get foods with a life of their own into your body. So in "The Nutritional Rules for the Road" Marilyn Joyce, R.D. shows us that rules for the journey towards health and a vibrant life are very logical. How many of these 25 options can you incorporate into your life this month?
Vegetarian
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Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine offers you a
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MIND-BODY-SPIRIT
The Healer Within
The basic technique of self-applied massage for the hands is the same as for the feet. However, the hands are much easier because they are so easy to reach. Without sitting down or having to remove your shoes you can go right to work. You can do this any where at any time. In "Self-Applied Massage of the Hands" Dr. Roger Jahnke explains how to do self-applied massage to the hands.
Music and Wellness
The merging of science with the healing qualities of the hand drum is a relatively new development. In "The Healing Power of the Drum - Part I" Robert Lawrence Friedman reports the psychological and physiological applications for a wide variety of conditions from Alzheimer's to stress management.
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ACAM Fall Conference
Las Vegas, NV USA
November 19-23, 2003
Contact: American College for Advancement in Medicine -
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Sixth World Congress on Qigong
Medical Qigong: Body, Mind, Spirit Healing and World Peace
San Francisco, CA USA
December 19-21, 2003
Contact: East West Academy of Healing Arts - 415-285-9400
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