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HEALTH
NEWS
Arthritis: This Drug Causes Stomach and Heart Problems, That One Causes Heart and Stomach Problems
Arthritis sufferers traditionally are prescribed drugs to help relieve the
pain. But eventually researchers realized that these drugs caused
gastrointestinal bleeding, and increased the risk of heart problems.
Avian Flu: More Bad News For Our Greatest Hope
The truth is that we don't have a pharmaceutical defence against the avian
flu virus because it doesn't yet exist as a disease that's transmitted
between humans. And as a virus mutates one million times more frequently
than DNA the best we can ever hope for is a vaccine that fights last year's
virus. Also, the maker of the antiviral drug that was stockpiled by U.S.,
U.K., and Canada to have on hand to fight against the avian flu has admitted
that it's drug won't do a thing against avian flu.
Weight Loss: Calories Don't Count, Good Food Does
Increasing exercise does not necessarily result in weight loss. What does
appear to work is the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in fruits,
vegetables, cereals and olive oil, and which avoids processed foods. The
researchers found that overweight people who stuck to the diet were very
unlikely to become obese, while people of standard weight didn't become
overweight.
MORE HEALTH NEWS...
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News Archive.
EDITOR'S PICK - WELLNESS INVENTORY CERTIFICATION TRAINING
BRING A WELLNESS FOCUS TO YOUR PRACTICE OR BUSINESS
Two Wellness Inventory Certification Trainings will be offered this winter
via tele-class (phone teleconference). The goal of the course is to create
competence in delivering the Wellness Inventory Assessment & Life Balance
Program to individual and organizational clients.Created for wellness
coaches, life coaches, wellness professionals, and health practitioners,
the training is approved by the International Coach Federation for
continuing coaching credit.
The Wellness Inventory Assessment & Life Balance Program is licensed to
coaches and wellness practitioners, wellness centers, spas, corporate
wellness programs, hospitals, and universities.
For more information on the Wellness Inventory Certification Trainings and
class schedules, go to: wellpeople.com/Certification.asp
WELLNESS and
HEALTHY LIVING
CONTINUING OUR 12-STAGE JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
This week our journey focuses on the power of THINKING, the 7th of 12 keys
to wellness drawn from the Wellness Inventory whole person assessment
program. This stage of the journey relates thinking to physical and mental
health, and offers some creative options for using thinking to improve your
wellbeing.
Simply Well
Wellness starts with the recognition that your body is wise, your mind is
wise, and your soul is wise. In "Discover What You Already Know" John W.
Travis, M.D., M.P.H., reminds you that you may not always honor that wisdom
in yourself, but it is there nonetheless. He offers you some honest
self-exploration exercises that will gradually reveal more of your own
inner wisdom.
Staying Healthly Tips
Don't be in a daze these holidays. In "10 Tips On Staying Healthy Through
The Holidays-2" Elson M. Haas, M.D. recommends that you be aware and be
fair to your body. Most of us can get away with some treats or
indiscretions to our usual eating habits. However, if we vary too much and
go to extremes, we may suffer the consequences and get sick. Get to know
yourself and find a balance.
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NATURAL
ALTERNATIVES
From Fatigued to Fantastic
Dr. Teitelbaum's comprehensive and aggressive metabolic approach to
treatment makes fibromyalgia a very treatable disorder. In "Q and A on
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia with Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. -
#10" Dr. Teitelbaum reports study results documenting enhanced quality of
life and decreased pain for the participating patients.
Healthy Alternatives
Homeopathy became spectacularly popular in the United States and Europe in
the 1800s and its strongest advocates included European royalty, American
entrepreneurs, literary giants, and religious leaders. In "A Condensed
History of Homeopathy" Dana Ullman, M.P.H. traces what has happened since
then. Today, growing numbers of consumers are learn to self-prescribe
homeopathic medicine for common acute conditions and are demanding
homeopathic care from their physicians for more serious medical conditions.
Dr. Christine Horner's Natural Secrets for Breast Health
Many herbs used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as other common
spices and herbs including ginseng, licorice root, rosemary, black cohosh,
hops, and chaste tree berry are effective natural medicines against breast
cancer. In "Breast Health Tip #16: Herbs" Christine Horner, M.D., F.A.C.S
shows how researchers have just begun to scratch the surface of discovering
the vast and wondrous intelligence contained in plants.
Healthy Child
Parents take heart. Contrary to popular belief, there is plenty you can do
when your child gets a cold or the flu. In "Keep Your Kids Healthy This
Season" Lauri M. Aesoph, N.D. offers natural medicine remedies to treat
your sick youngster and suggestions on prevention.
Find an Alternative Healthcare
Professional
Looking for a practitioner specializing in dentistry? Search the
Dentistry section which includes Holistic Dental Association
member database in HealthWorld's Find a Practitioner Network. The network
contains searchable directories with over 17,000 professionals from 20
leading professional associations in complementary/alternative and
integrative medicine.
RECOMMENDED
READING
Healthy Bookstore - Beyond Knowing
In "Beyond Knowing: Mysteries and Messages of Death and Life from a
Forensic Pathologist", forensic pathologist Janis Amatuzio, M.D. describes
amazing connections and experiences between the dying and their loved ones.
Here, she shows that these are life-changing moments for the living, making
time on earth more satisfying and helping them focus on the important
things in life. The stories tell of a woman who hears her husband's song on
the radio and experiences the sensation of dancing with him again; a sick
dog who helped an elderly grandmother recover from a hip fracture and who
found a way to sleep beside her one last time; monarch butterflies who
attend the funeral of a young girl who loved them; the man who "meets" his
kidney donor and sends a message to the family; and many other profound
occurrences.
HEALTHY
KITCHEN
Nutrition Tips
Nuts are one of nature's richest foods and have good-quality protein. For
vegetarians nuts may be the most concentrated food they eat. In "Nuts"
Elson M. Haas, M.D. provides a condensed overview of nutritional value and
other important information on almonds, hazelnuts, brazil nuts, peanuts,
cashews, pecans, chestnuts, pistachios, coconuts and walnuts.
Fabulous Functional Foods
Fabulous Functional Foods Chef Oscar Umahro Cadogan of Denmark is in love
with sweet potatoes. They're full of carotenoids and other goodies for
your health, and please the palate as well as satisfy your appetite. What
more can one want from a food? His "Sweet Potato Mash with Lemon and Baked
Garlic" recipe is lovely. The lemon juice and pepper make the sweet potato
sweetness even more pronounced and the baked garlic, which has hints of
nuts in its taste, adds the final touch. Try serving it with a green salad
and a piece of seared tuna or use it as spread in a sandwich.
WELLNESS INVENTORY ASSESSMENT & LIFE-BALANCE PROGRAM - ADVERTISEMENT
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assessment & life-balance program is designed to help individuals gain
personal insight into their state of physical, emotional, and spiritual
wellness.
The program offers guidance and tools to transform this new awareness into
lasting changes in your life, and a renewed sense of health and wellbeing.
Go to www.WellPeople.com and click on the link "Give the gift of
Wellness" to order.
MIND-BODY-SPIRIT
Mind/Body Health
While it may make sense to limit your exposure to the viruses which trigger
the sniffling, sneezing and coughing of the common cold, a recent study
shows that, in fact, being around people - lots of different people - may
be a key factor in being less susceptible to colds. In "Feed Friendships,
Starve Colds" David S. Sobel, M.D. presents research results that the more
diverse your set of social relationships - friends, relatives, co-workers,
neighbors, fellow members of religious and community organizations - the
less likely you are to catch a cold.
Music and Wellness
A Community Drum Circle in the United States is a noisy and fun, family
friendly event, where people come together in order to share their spirit
by entraining rhythmically as a percussion ensemble. In "What is a
Community Drum Circle?" Arthur Hull explains how people of all levels of
musical expertise come together and share their rhythmical spirit with
whatever drums and percussion they bring to the event.
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PROFESSIONAL'S
CORNER
WELLNESS INVENTORY CERTIFICATION TRAINING
WINTER TELECLASSES & INTENSIVE
Wellness Inventory Certification Trainings will be offered this winter via
tele-class (phone teleconference). There will be two 12 week teleclasses.
One is on Wednesdays from 1:00-2:30 ET (starting January 3) and the other
is on Thursdays from 7:00-8:30 pm ET (starting January 4).
Designed for wellness coaches, life coaches, wellness professionals, and
health practitioners, the course is approved by the International Coach
Federation for continuing coaching credit. The Wellness Inventory is a
holistic assessment and life balance program that is licensed to coaches
and wellness practitioners, wellness centers, spas, corporate wellness
programs, hospitals, and educational institutions.
Certification Trainings will also be delivered via weekend Intensive format
on January 19-21, February 9-11, and March 9-11, April 13-15 and
May 11-13 2007 in Asheville, NC.
For more information on the Wellness Inventory and the winter trainings go
to: wellpeople.com/Certification.asp
Or, contact Jim Strohecker at 310-823-9553 or [email protected]
THE NEW HEALTHY LIVING CONSUMER: LOOKING OUTSIDE
THE TRADITIONAL HEALTHCARE BOX FOR HEALTH AND
WELLNESS SOLUTIONS" (AT CONSUMER HEALTH WORLD)
With rising health care costs and reduced coverage in employee wellness
plans, consumers are increasing looking for health and wellness solutions
outside of the healthcare system. In fact, for many consumers the
healthcare system is last place that they look for fill their health and
wellness needs.
A parallel consumer-driven wellness industry is experiencing tremendous
growth as a favored alternative to the health care industry - spas, yoga,
organic foods and dietary supplements, complementary/alternative therapies
(CAM), mind/body health, fitness and healthy aging.
Join us for a pre-conference workshop in Washington, DC, December 11, 2006
with 3 leaders in the world of wellness:
* Margaret Moore, CEO, WellCoaches
* Katie Hurley, President, Spa Wellness Solutions
* Roger Jahnke, President, Health Action
The pre-conference workshop precedes the National Health Wellness &
Prevention Congress (www.NHWPC.com) (part of Consumer Health World)
Will these two parallel industries continue down separate paths, or will
integration occur? Please join us at this provocative 3 1/2 hour workshop
chaired by Jim Strohecker, president and co-founder of HealthWorld Online.
wellnessinventory.net/promotions/NHWPC_Workshop.htm
NATIONAL HEALTH, WELLNESS & PREVENTION CONGRESS
presented at Consumer Health World
December 11 - 13, 2006
Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC
The National Health, Wellness & Prevention Congress (NHWPC) is the year's
most important forum on health management in the workplace and the nation.
NHWPC delegates and faculty including leading employers, health plans,
provider organizations, and health, wellness and fitness professionals,
will be engaging to develop integrated strategies and programs to improve
the health and productivity of employees. Attend the conference and learn:
* How leading employers are leveraging wellness, prevention and fitness
programs to lower health costs, absenteeism and workers compensation claims.
* What employers need from their partners, health plans, providers and their
employees to get the results they need
www.consumerhealthworld.com
Visit the Wellness Inventory at Booth #110 at Consumer Health World.
To set up an appointment contact Jim Strohecker at 310-823-9553 or
[email protected].
MORE PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES
Botanical Medicine Sourcebooks & Textbooks
Compounding Pharmacy Directory
Diagnostic Laboratory Directory
Nutritional Medicine Sourcebooks and Textbooks
The Natural Standard: The Authority on Integrative Medicine
GLOBAL HEALTH
CALENDAR
-- FEATURED EVENTS --
Consumer Health World
(Conferences include: CDHCC, NHWPC, TETHIC, BoomerBusiness)
Washington, DC
December 11-13, 2006
Contact: Transmarx, LLC - 804-225-7458
Mind-Body Medicine Professional Training Program
New Orleans, LA USA
January 27-February 1, 2007
Contact: The Center for Mind-Body Medicine - 202-966-7338
7th Destination Health: Renewing Mind, Body and Soul
Kauai, HI USA
March 11-16, 2007
Contact: Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine - 858-587-4404
5th Annual Integrative Medicine for Healthcare Organizations Conference
San Diego, CA USA
April 12-14, 2007
Contact: Health Forum and the American Hospital Association - 707-644-1181
The 4th Annual World Health Care Congress
Washington, DC USA
April 22-24, 2007
Contact: World Congress - 781-939-2438
For more leading health events visit www.healthcalendar.com
HEALTHY SHOPPING - PRODUCTS & SERVICES FOR HEALTHY LIVING
HEALTHY SHOPPING NETWORK
HealthyShopping.com
American Botanical Council (Botanical Medicine Tests) -
HealthyShopping.com/ABC
Aquasana (Home Water Filtration Systems) -
HealthyShopping.com/Aquasana
Bookstore (Health and Wellness) -
HealthyShopping.com/books
ChildLife (Nutrition for Kids) -
HealthyShopping.com/childlife
Here, There & Beyond (Essential Oils) -
HealthyShopping.com/heretherebeyond
Inner Peace Music (Steven Halpern) -
HealthyShopping.com/innerpeace
MigraSpray (Natural Migraine Relief) -
HealthyShopping.com/MigraSpray
Natur-Leaf (Anti-Aging Products) -
HealthyShopping.com/NaturLeaf
Nutraceutics (Anti-Aging, Women's Health) -
HealthyShopping.com/nutraceutics
Ola Loa (Drink Your Vitamins) -
HealthyShopping.com/OlaLoa
PainDefense (Joint & Muscles Formula) -
HealthyShopping.com/paindefense
Remo HealthRHYTHMS (Drumming for Wellness) -
HealthyShopping.com/remo
Sounds True (Audios - Wisdom for the Inner Life) -
HealthyShopping.com/SoundsTrue
SweetLeaf (Stevia-Natural Sweetener) -
HealthyShopping.com/sweetleaf
Teeccino (Caffeine-Free Herbal Coffee) -
HealthyShopping.com/teeccino
Third Line Press (Nutritional Medicine CD) -
HealthyShopping.com/thirdline
KEY SITES IN
HEALTHWORLD ONLINE
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF:
James Strohecker,
Co-founder, President, HealthWorld Online - [email protected]
SENIOR EDITOR:
Suzan Walter,
Director, HealthWorld Online's Global Health Calendar,
Speakers Network, Professional Referral Network, Association
Network - [email protected]
ASSOCIATE EDITOR:
Nancy Shaw,
Communications Director, HealthWorld Online - [email protected]
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