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SPONSOR - ALTERNATIVE HEALTH SUMMIT
ALTERNATIVE HEALTH SUMMIT AND CONFERENCE
NEWPORT BEACH, CA - MAY 25-26, 2007
The theme of the Alternative Health Summit and Conference is combining the
best of complementary and alternative therapies and discovering how they
can be integrated into today's modern medical and healing practices. Among
the topics are healing therapies for cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and
auto-immune diseases. The Summit and Conference will feature exhibits,
presentations, lectures, and health testing, and is open to both the public
and the healthcare community. Combining, science, medicine and
spirituality, the Summit reaches out to many practitioners, including
chiropractors, psychologists, acupuncturists, energy healers,
metaphysicians, and M.D.'s.
HEALTH
NEWS
Low Glycemic Index Diet: It’s The Best Lifestyle Choice After All
So what is the best diet for us to follow? Not just the one that will help
us lose weight (and hopefully keep it that way), but the one that is also
the healthiest, and will help us live a long and disease-free life. One
physician says that every doctor should advise his patients to adopt the GI
diet, especially as a lifestyle choice to prevent diabetes, heart disease
and obesity.
Sleeping Pills: Dozy Drug Regulator Finally Wakes Up Over Drugs’ Dangers
Every sleeping pill prescribed and sold in the USA is about to come with a
far stiffer warning of its potential dangers. Without exception, each brand
must tell the patient that it may cause severe allergic reaction
(anaphylaxis) and severe facial swelling (angioedema), even after just one
pill. It may also cause complex reactions, and the patient may continue to
carry out normal daytime activities, such as driving a car or preparing and
eating a meal, but while asleep.
Stroke Patients Admitted To Hospitals On Weekends May Be More Likely To Die
Patients admitted to hospitals for ischemic stroke on weekends had a higher
risk of dying than patients admitted during the week. An ischemic stroke is
caused by a blood clot that blocks blood flow in an artery in or leading to
the brain and is the most common type of stroke. Researchers found that
patients admitted on the weekend had a 14 percent higher risk of dying
within seven days of admission compared to patients admitted during the
week.
MORE HEALTH NEWS...
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and our Healthy
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WELLNESS and
HEALTHY LIVING
CONTINUING OUR 12-STAGE JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
This week our journey focuses on the power of COMMUNICATING, the 9th of 12
keys to wellness drawn from the Wellness Inventory whole person assessment
program. This section focuses almost exclusively on verbal communication,
exploring the dynamics of how people talk to themselves and one another. It
also looks at the breakdowns in communication that can occur. As you come
to understand and appreciate this process, you may simultaneously
understand and appreciate yourself. The clearer the channel (you), the
better the possibilities for a meaningful encounter--a dynamic energy
exchange.
Simply Well
People tend to lose sight of the value of their work, getting so caught up
in the details that they forget what they are doing or why they are doing
it. In "Work Well" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., provides tips for making
changes in your relationship to your job so it will satisfy you more deeply.
Healthy
Computing
As we keyboard and mouse we often round our shoulders and reach forward. We
may work like this for hours without ever stretching and lengthening our
muscles. Sustaining this posture day after day can result in shortening the
muscles of the chest, overusing the muscles of the upper back and neck, and
over-stretching ligaments, which can be quite painful. In "Healthy
Computing: Chest Stretch" Erik Peper, Ph.D. gives you an excercise to relax
and loosen your muscles.
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You exercise your body to keep it at peak performance-but what about your
brain? At UCLA, Dr. Gary Small is proving that you can boost memory,
sharpen concentration, enhance verbal fluency, and more-in less than two
weeks. Now, with The Healthy Brain Kit, Dr. Small teams up with
internationally renowned physician Dr. Andrew Weil to offer A complete
program of tools and recommendations for increasing your brainpower
immediately. Interactive Learning Kit, 2 CDs, 56-page study guide, 35
cards, 2 hours
NATURAL
ALTERNATIVES
Nutritional Medicine and Longevity
In "Coenzyme Q10: A Miracle Vitamin" Richard Kunin, M.D. presents a
nutrient that should be a household word. CoQ is required for cell energy
and promotes faster healing of wounds, strengthens the immune system, and
is an impressive treatment of heart conditions. Tissue levels of CoQ
decline as much as 80% in old age and this single fact appears to explain
some of the increased risk of heart failure, immune dysfunction, delayed
healing and general weakening of energy and strength that are stereotypical
of growing old. By simply taking supplements of CoQ, this age-related drop
in vitality can be reversed to an amazing extent.
Healthy Alternatives
Massage therapy and bodywork have a very broad, diverse range of
applications. They can support any health condition that would benefit from
greater blood circulation and the release of tension. In "Scientific
Support For Massage and Bodywork" William Collinge, M.P.H., Ph.D. provides
a broad overview including strengths and weaknesses.
Women's Health Detective
Many people who have arthritis pain simply reach for a bottle of
glucosamine sulfate with or without chondroitan sulfate. They think that’s
all they need to do. It's not. In "Beyond Glucosamine Sulfate – Relief From
Arthritis Pain" Nan Kathryn Fuchs, Ph.D. states that glucosamine is a
popular and effective joint-pain remedy. But as good as it is, it's not the
whole answer. Pain medications are not the answer either, since they just
mask the underlying cause and contribute to other health problems.
Healthy Woman Update
In "Help For Ovarian Cysts" What Doctors Don't Tell You notes that although
associated with cysts on the ovaries, polycystic ovarian syndrome
(PCOS) also causes metabolic disturbances. Women with PCOS overproduce male
hormones such as testosterone, leading to weight gain, acne, excessive body
hair (hirsuitism) in some places - and male-pattern hair loss in others -
and menstrual problems. Doctors may prescribe hormones
for these problems. But, these days, many believe that insulin is the key
to the domino effect of symptoms seen in PCOS.
Find an Alternative Healthcare
Professional
Looking for a practitioner specializing in flower colonics? Search the
Colon Hydrotherapy section which includes the International Association of
Colon Hydrotherapy 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 - Discover Wellness
"Discover Wellness: How Staying Healthy Can Make You Rich" by Dr. Bob
Hoffman and Dr. Jason A. Deitch is the utlimate solution to America's
health care crisis. A powerful and practical guide focused on fixing the
cause of America's crisis: the number of people suffering from chronic
lifestyle diseases. With over 50% of personal bankruptices related to
medical debt and companies such as Starbucks spending more money on health
care than on coffee, America's present health care crisis is making America
sick. Discover Wellness solves America's health care crisis not by claiming
to cure all disease with the elusive holy grail of medical treatments but
by providing common sense, time tested, proven advice for better health
through better living. The simple fact is that the ultimate solution to
America's health care crisis is to have more people, less sick. The only
way to have more people, less sick is to have more people adopt healthier
habits. It's as simple as that.
HEALTHY
KITCHEN
Raw Food Materia Medica
Arugula is a member of the Mustard Family and relative of watercress. It is
also known as rocket, roquette, Italian cress and roka. Arugula is pungent,
warm and highly alkaline. It stimulates the liver and lungs. Arugula
contains dithiolthiones, which are antioxidant and anti-cancer compounds,
as well as beta-carotene, vitamin C, calcium, iron, and sulfur.
Fabulous Functional Foods
Danish chef Oscar Umahro Cadogan brings us a recipe for"Cu", pronounced
"tsu", a condiment from the North of China. Made from tamari and vinegar,
cu is normally used as dip for dumplings or, with finely sliced scallion
added, for spring rolls. It can also be used with steamed fish, for
tempura, as a dressing on salads, or with steamed vegetables.
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ice cubes, and nearly anything else. The uses are endless! Try our original
flavors - Apricot Nectar, Chocolate Raspberry, Lemon Drop, English Toffee,
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Go to healthyshopping.com/sweetleaf
and scroll down to Liquid Stevia Flavors.
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.
Mind-Body-Spirit
Your spiritual nature is a psychological fact. It is the real and
transformative force that empowers your life. In "
"Psychospiritual
Integration" Jacquelyn Small, L.C.S.W. relates how this process begins to
occur naturally when the ego and soul turn to focus upon one another.
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PROFESSIONAL'S
CORNER
WELLNESS INVENTORY CERTIFICATION TRAINING - SPRING TELE-CLASSES
The Spring Wellness Inventory Certification Training teleclasses begin the
week of April 9 and and runs for 12 weeks. The goal of the certification
training is to create competence in delivering the Wellness Inventory
assessment and life-balance program (www.WellPeople.com) to individual,
group and organizational clients. Created for wellness coaches, health
practitioners, spa professionals, and corporate wellness professionals, the
training is approved by the International Coach Federation for continuing
coaching credits. Payment plans available.
For more information contact Jim Strohecker at 310-823-9553 or
[email protected], or go to wellpeople.com/Certification.asp
THE NATIONAL WELLNESS, PREVENTION & FITNESS CONFERENCE
At NHWPC, held from April 30 - May 2 at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in
Las Vegas, NV, there is substantial focus on how the successful integration
of health promotion and disease prevention components into Consumer Driven
Health and other health benefit plans are the keys to lowering costs and
creating a healthier, more productive workforce. An impressive faculty of
thought leaders has been assembled across three tracks of programming
including Disease Prevention/Wellness Management, Fitness/Exercise -
Measurable Outcomes, and Complementary/Integrative Health. Special workshop
programming includes Looking Outside the Conventional Healthcare Box for
Health & Wellness Solutions hosted by Jim Strohecker. For more information
and to register please visit www.transmarx.com/tracking/track.asp?ID=032007&LNK=NHWPC
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 EVENT --
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
Medical Wellness Summit and Conference 2007
Discover Opportunities in Medical Wellness-Find Solutions & Make Connections
Co-located with the National Wellness, Prevention & Fitness Conference
Las Vegas, NV USA
April 30, 2007
Contact: Medical Wellness Association - 281-313-3040
Alternative Health Summit and Conference
Newport Beach, CA USA
May 25-26, 2007
Contact: Alternative Medicine Referral Network - 877-517-8733
-- UPCOMING HEALTH & WELLNESS EVENTS --
The 4th Annual World Health Care Congress
Washington, DC USA
April 22-24, 2007
Contact: World Congress - 781-939-2438
National Wellness, Prevention & Fitness Conference
Next Generation Solutions for Today’s Healthcare Market
April 30-May 2, 2007
Las Vegas, NV USA
Contact: Consumer Health World - 804-266-7422
2007 Nutrition and Health Conference
State of the Science and Clinical Applications
San Diego, CA USA
May 14-16, 2007
Contact: University of Arizona Program in Integrative Medicine and Columbia University's Rosenthal Center - 520-626-4893
Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium
15th Annual Symposium on the Use of Botanicals in Chronic Disease
Black Mountain, NC USA
June 2-4, 2007
Contact: Herbal Educational Services - 800-252-0688
Food As Medicine
Baltimore, MD USA
June 23-29, 2007
Contact: The Center for Mind-Body Medicine - 202-966-7338
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) -
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Aquasana (Home Water Filtration Systems) -
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Bookstore (Health and Wellness) -
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ChildLife (Nutrition for Kids) -
HealthyShopping.com/childlife
Here, There & Beyond (Essential Oils) -
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Inner Peace Music (Steven Halpern) -
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MigraSpray (Natural Migraine Relief) -
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Natur-Leaf (Anti-Aging Products) -
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Nutraceutics (Anti-Aging, Women's Health) -
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Ola Loa (Drink Your Vitamins) -
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PainDefense (Joint & Muscles Formula) -
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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
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