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HEALTH
NEWS
FDA's Latest 'Guidance Document' On Complementary & Alternative Medicine
American Association for Health Freedom and the Health Freedom Foundation
are very concerned with the FDA document 2006D-0480 - Draft Guidance for
Industry on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Products and Their
Regulation by the Food and Drug Administration (read FDA Summary). A
guidance like this is very confusing and there are legal issues that must
be carefully examined and responded to in writing. Therefore, as a first
step, AAHF has officially requested the FDA extend the deadline for comment
to July 31, 2007. While the AAHF has several concerns with the CAM
Regulation Guidance, the two biggest are broadening the definition of
"health claim" and the desire to pre-empt the states in the regulation of
some health care issues. The two things that are most likely to influence
the FDA's actions as it pertains to the issues outlined in the Guidance
document are: Members of Congress who have a variety of mechanisms for
shaping the authority of the FDA. State Attorneys General who can threaten
legal action if the agency tries to usurp the authority of the states in
regulating health care activities within their states.
Mysteriously Disappearing Bees: Pesticides May Cause Bees to Forget Location of Hive
Beekeepers nationwide are opening their hives and finding them empty, a
baffling phenomenon that has researchers scratching their heads and farmers
worrying about their crops. The bees are mysteriously vanishing and no one
is sure why. The sudden unexplained losses have not only been a financial
detriment to many beekeepers but could threaten billions of dollars worth
of crops that depend on the insects for pollination. The cause of colony
collapse disorder is unknown, although poor nutrition, mites, diseases and
pesticides have all been suspect. There is also concern that some
genetically modified crops may be producing pollen or nectar that is
problematic for the bees.
Think Doctors Know Nothing About Nutrition? New Guide Changes Everything
It's a common complaint that doctors know nothing about nutrition. But that
is all set to change. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
(PCRM) is distributing a 900-page nutrition guide to medical students in
the United States and Canada free of charge. The guide not only provides
basic information on risk factors and typical treatments, but it also
provides evidence-based information on the role of nutrition in prevention
and treatment. In addition, the guide contains in-depth information on
general nutrition, including the roles of macronutrients and micronutrients
and specific nutritional requirements for all stages of life.
MORE HEALTH NEWS...
To keep up-to-date with news in
the world of health and medicine, visit our Healthy News
and our Healthy
News Archive.
EDITOR'S PICK - ORGANIC INDIA
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spirit.
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WELLNESS and
HEALTHY LIVING
Simply Well
As the body, mind, and soul are always connected, exercising involves your
mind and your spirit. In "Move Your Body and Move Your Soul" John W.
Travis, M.D., M.P.H., presents exercise as a natural way of achieving an
altered state of consciousness in which the rational and problem-oriented
mind is temporarily put on hold. A deep sense of connectedness to all life
and a sense of inner knowledge are potential benefits when exercise is done
consciously.
Healthy
Computing
As workload increases and job pressures build, we sometimes feel
frustrated, irritated, angry or resigned. At times we may even think that
our coworkers don't care or want to help. These negative thoughts are
natural when we are frustrated and tired but may also increase neck and
shoulder tension. In "Assume Goodwill" Erik Pepe,r Ph.D. Reduce worksite
tension and spread caring and hope when you have this attitude.
Conscious Relationship Coach
More people come for coaching about money in their relationships than for
sex, parenting or other big issues. In "Changing Your Fortune, Part 1: Your
Relationship With Money" Gay & Kathlyn Hendricks share their secrets about
money.
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NATURAL
ALTERNATIVES
Nutritional Medicine and Longevity
Until recently Boron was just a powdery cleaner, something to get out the
dirt. In "Boron: An Ortho-Mineral" Richard A. Kunin, M.D. reports how boron
has yet to be recognized as an essential mineral; however it does have
measurable effects on human biochemistry, physiology and performance. He
believes that boron is a versatile candidate to lead a revolution in
nutraceutical medicine.
Healthy Alternatives
Are you familiar with chelation treatment with ethylenediamine-tetraacetic
acid (EDTA)? In "EDTA - How it Works and What it Does" Leon Chaitow, N.D.,
D.O., M.R.O. answers commonly asked questions about just what EDTA does do
when it is infused.
Women's Health Detective
We typically review our diets and make New Year's resolutions the first of
the year. Like me, I'll bet you've made — and broken — plenty of
resolutions. These days, though, it's tough to know which diet you should
follow. In "High Protein? High Carb? Your Best Diet May Surprise You" Nan
Kathryn Fuchs, Ph.D. offers an explanation of which diets are best for
which types. She advises everyone to get enough protein. Eat more carbs if
you're thin and burn energy faster. Eat fewer carbs if you have a weight
problem. And, most importantly, concentrate on the quality of all the foods
you eat.
Holistic Healthcare For Children
Allergies affect about 38%of all Americans, and about 5% of the US
population has asthma. The highest proportion of asthma is among children
age 5 to 14, a total of 5 million children. In "Allergies And Asthma In
Children" Randall Neustaedter, O.M.D. presents the case that allergies can
be significantly improved, and even cured, with holistic treatment options,
such as homeopathy, nutrition, and Chinese herbs. Plus, the important
connection between emotions and the immune system should not be neglected.
Healthy Woman Update
Women who are anemic or have a problem with heavy menstrual bleeding tend
to be very tired; they often find that moderate to brisk exercise is
difficult for them because they lack stamina and endurance. In "Exercises
For Heavy Menstrual Flow Anemia" Susan M. Lark, M.D. talks about how gentle
exercise, such as deep breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation,
range-of-motion exercises to keep the joints mobile, and slow relaxed
walking, promote good oxygenation and circulation and can even help to
increase energy. The key is to exercise in a gentle, slow fashion.
Find an Alternative Healthcare
Professional
Looking for a practitioner specializing in visualization? Search the Guided
Imagery section which includes the Academy for Guided Imagery 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 - The Intention Experiment
""The Intention Experiment: Using Your Thoughts to Change Your LIfe and the
World" by Lynne M. McTaggart is revolutionary, a groundbreaking exploration
of the science of intention. It is also the first book to invite you, the
reader, to take an active part in its original research. Drawing on the
findings of leading scientists on human consciousness from around the
world, The Intention Experiment demonstrates that thought is a thing that
affects other things. Thought generates its own palpable energy that you
can use to improve your life, to help others around you, and to change the
world.
In The Intention Experiment the author presents a gripping scientific
detective story and takes you on a mind-blowing journey to the farthest
reaches of consciousness. She profiles the colorful pioneers in intention
science and works with a team of renowned scientists from around the world
to determine the effects of focused group intention on scientifically
quantifiable targets -- animal, plant, and human.
HEALTHY
KITCHEN
Raw Food Materia Medica
Cantaloupe is a member of the Gourd Family. Melons are alkalinizing, blood
anticoagulant, antioxidant, cleansing, diuretic, hydrating, laxative,
rejuvenative, and yin tonic. They cool heat in the body and can benefit
lung ailments. Melons have been used therapeutically to improve arthritis,
blood deficiency, constipation, fever, high blood pressure, kidney and
bladder disorders, obesity, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Vegetarian Recipe
Physician's Committee for Responsible Medicine offers you a vegetarian
recipe for "Red Beans and Rice."
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theaters because of the violence, emptiness and overall lack of quality and
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MIND-BODY-SPIRIT
Mind/Body Health
If you are like the majority of patients, several weeks after a health
evaluation you will probably remember less than half of what the doctor
told you. In "Doctors and Patients: Not on the Same Wavelength" David S.
Sobel, M.D. presents the reasons for this "disconnect" and key points for
improvement.
Mind-Body-Spirit
For disorders such as brain dysfunction, depression, mental weakness or
confusion, loss of memory, ringing of the ears and many other ailments, the
physician, naturopath and herbalist might all prescribe the same medicine -
ginkgo. In "Ginkgo - Ancient Medicine, Modern Medicine" Christopher Hobbs,
L.Ac., A.H.G. explains how ginkgo can help increase and maintain the blood
supply to the very small vessels of the body, the capillaries. These
vessels nourish all the tissues of the body, but most importantly the brain.
OLA LOA - "DRINK YOUR VITAMINS" - ADVERTISEMENT
OLA LOA - NEW CRAN-RASPBERRY FLAVOR
OLA LOA Energy is an effervescent, great tasting multi-vitamin vitamin
powder that provides quick recovery from stress, sports and the rigors of
daily life, with all the natural energy boosters and a doctor's selection
of strategic nutrients providing greater absorption. Designed by renowned
nutrition pioneer, Richard A. Kunin, M.D., OLA LOA is so gentle on the body
it can be taken anytime. Also try our new CRAN-RASPBERRY for Kids!
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PROFESSIONAL'S
CORNER
WEEKEND INTENSIVE CERTIFICATION TRAINING - WELLNESS INVENTORY
The Wellness Inventory Certification Training Intensive is a comprehensive
weekend program that provides competence in delivering the Wellness
Inventory assessment and life-balance program to both individual and
organizational clients. The intensive accelerates your own personal growth
process, offering you an opportunity to make real changes in your life,
while providing a unique coaching skill-set to maximize the program's
effectiveness in helping your clients change their lives. Weekend
intensives will be offered in Asheville, North Carolina May 11-13 and June
1-3, 2007. Dates being finalized for August and October.
WellPeople.com/Intensive.asp
For more information: 310-823-9553 or [email protected]
MEDICAL WELLNESS SUMMIT - APRIL 30 - LAS VEGAS
Discover Medical Wellness: Find Solutions & Make Connections
The Medical Wellness Summit contributes to the networking and educational
development of all medical practitioners and wellness professionals.
Through this dynamic Summit program, participants will gain a great
understanding of medical wellness and the possibilities for innovative
wellness programs and services. There is a sense of excitement for meeting
in Las Vegas with leading medical and wellness experts and practitioners.
Come to Vegas and join with us in celebrating our 5th year in making the
Medical Wellness Summit the most valuable networking event for our
profession.
Co -sponsored by HealthWorld Online, the Medical Wellness Summit will be
held April 30 in Las Vegas at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, and will be
co-facilitated by Christopher Breuleux, Ph.D., CEO of the Medical Wellness
Association and Jim Strohecker, CEO of HealthWorld Online.
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 --
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 --
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
FoodMed
The Second International Conference on Healthy Food in Healthcare
Boston, MA USA
June 28-29, 2007
Contact: Institute for a Sustainable Future - 218-525-7806
32nd Annual National Wellness Conference
Creating and Sustaining Wellness Cultures
Stevens Point, WI USA
July 12-21, 2007
Contact: National Wellness Institute - 800-243-8694
Living in Joy, Passion and Purpose
Health and Wellness Spa Retreat at Rancho LaPuerta
Tecate, MEXICO
July 21-28, 2007
Contact: OSECRAFT Ventures - 860-673-0163
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
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Co-founder, President, HealthWorld Online - [email protected]
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Director, HealthWorld Online's Global Health Calendar,
Speakers Network, Professional Referral Network, Association
Network - [email protected]
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Communications Director, HealthWorld Online - [email protected]
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