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HEALTH
NEWS
Asthma: Early Use of Antibiotics is a Major Cause
Children who are treated with antibiotics during their first year are twice
as likely to develop asthma by the age of seven, new research has
discovered. The risk was highest among children who received more than four
courses of antibiotics, and who were given 'broad-spectrum' drugs for
general healthcare.
Doctor Urges Sleepy Truck Drivers to Treat Themselves for Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a common condition among men especially. When soft tissue in
the back of the throat blocks the airway, that's sleep apnea. It causes
gasping and the condition awakens sufferers right as they're falling into a
deep sleep. A new study shows 1-in-4 truckers have sleep apnea. Those who
have it are constantly drowsy because the condition robs them of a good
night's sleep. There is a simple way to self-test for this condition.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Protect Eyes Against Retinopathy, Study Finds
Research results shows that Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids protect
against the development and progression of retinopathy, a deterioration of
the retina, in mice. These study results are important because they provide
a reasonable biological explanation for findings from a number of human
studies on diet and retinal disease, and they identify low-cost and widely
available nutrient-based treatment approaches that may show merit in future
research on diseases that damage retinal blood vessels and nerve cells.
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EDITOR'S PICK - STEPS TO GROWTH
NEXT STEP IN PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
The path to manifesting your highest self is within you. Steps To Growth
delivers what many people have thought about or put off for years. Only on
the market a few years, this comprehensive, creative and systematic program
is a 90-day interactive journey with integrated multimedia support and a
personalized action plan. StepsToGrowth program includes a Multi-Disc
Audio Program, Workbook and Goal-Achieving System, DVD Video, and an active
Journaling System that helps track your progress and sustain your
successes. The popularity continues to grow every year as more people try
it and recommend it. If you think it's time for the next step on that path
to personal and professional growth, check it out at
www.StepsToGrowth.com
WELLNESS and
HEALTHY LIVING
Medical Disasters and How To Avoid Them (Part 3)
The new documentary by Michael Moore called SICKO has launched nationwide
heralding the cry of health care reform due to the inadequacies of the
health care system. In "Medical Disasters and How to Avoid Them" Dr. Pierce
Scranton, an Orthopedic Surgeon, arms us with practical tips on how to take
charge of our own experiences while at a hospital and he teaches us how to
protect ourselves and prevent any travesty that could occur. In a series of
six articles, HealthWorld Online and Dr. Pierce Scranton, will provide
actual case by case, behind the scenes scenarios, along with tips on how
NOT to have these experiences happen to you. In the third installment you
will the importance of being pro-active and asking questions.
Healing Power of the Mind- A Series by Martin Rossman, MD
When you are diagnosed with cancer, you can find yourself over-whelmed with
emotions at a time when you most need to keep your wits about you. In
"Fighting Cancer From Within" Martin L. Rossman, M.D. reminds you that you
have will, imagination, and powerful natural healing abilities within you
that you can stimulate by the way you use your mind.
CONTINUING OUR 12-STAGE JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
This week our journey focuses on the power of FINDING MEANING, the 11th of
12 keys to wellness drawn from the Wellness Inventory whole person
assessment program. Finding meaning appears to be a unique human need. It
is one of the most complex uses of energy in that it involves almost all of
the previous energy forms. Since the beginning of time philosophers have
asked these basic questions: Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going?
What do I want? What is real? What is true? This section encourages you to
find a deeper meaning in your life that can provide a powerful focus for
directing your life-energy.
Simply Well
The human body needs the touch of nature along with the touch of human
skin. Physical contact with soil, natural waters, sunlight, and fresh air
is healing. In "Connect with Nature" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., offers
some simple ways to connect with nature again.
WELLNESS INVENTORY CERTIFICATION TRAINING - ADVERTISEMENT
FALL CERTIFICATION TELE-CLASSES START IN SEPTEMBER
The Fall Wellness Inventory Certification Trainings begin on September 12th
and run for 12 weeks. Classes will be conducted as a live phone teleclass.
The goal of the certification training is to create competence in
delivering the Wellness Inventory (www.WellPeople.com), a holistic
assessment and life-balance program, to individual, group and
organizational clients. The training also focuses on the participants own
personal development. Developed for wellness coaches, health practitioners,
spa professionals, and corporate wellness professionals, the training is
approved by the International Coach Federation for continuing coaching
credits. Daytime and evening classes. Payment plans available.
For more information contact Jim Strohecker at 310-823-9553 or
wellpeople.com/Certification.asp
AUDIO: THE HEALTHY BRAIN KIT - DR. ANDREW WEIL
INCREASE YOUR BRAINPOWER WITH DR. ANDREW WEIL
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.
Listen to Audio Sample
NATURAL
ALTERNATIVES
Integrative Dentistry
Approximately 40 million Americans have some sort of on-going or chronic
sleep disorder causing snoring, and another 20 to 30 million have various
intermittent sleep apnea. In "Snoring and Sleep Apnea" Flora Parsa Stay,
D.D.S. defines these conditions, how to recognize the problem, and
non-invasive solutions.
Healthy Alternatives
In "To Your Animal's Emotional Health (Dogs)" Penny Case presents two case
histories which demonstrate how homeopathic remedies can help your canine
pet resolve a wide range of problems from overcoming emotional trauma to
being able to let go of unacceptable behavior.
Dr. Christine Horner's Natural Secrets for Breast Health
Coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10, is a vitamin-like substance and powerful antioxidant
that is found in every cell in our body. It is absolutely essential for
energy production in our cells. In "Breast Health Tip #11: CoQ10" Christine
Horner, M.D., F.A.C.S reports on research showing how CoQ10 levels in
tumors are much lower than in normal tissues. When CoQ10 is given to breast
cancer patients, some spectacular results have been seen.
Find an Alternative Healthcare
Professional
Looking for a practitioner specializing in naturopathic medicine? Search
the Naturopathic Medicine section which includes the American Association
of Naturopathic Physicians 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 Virtuous Consumer
Is laminate flooring good or bad? Should one buy beverages in plastic
bottles or cans? And how can one crack the code of little numbers in
triangles on the bottom of plastic containers? "The Virtuous Consumer: Your
Essential Shopping Guide for a Better, Kinder, Healthier World" by Leslie
Garrett is for busy people who want to buy responsibly but are not sure
where to start. There's surprisingly little useful information available,
so in this book the author provides the answers to commonly asked
questions. Each chapter in this practical, easy-to-read book reveals how a
particular sector of the economy impacts the planet and its people. Those
who want a greater understanding of the issues can read the whole thing —
those who don't can turn straight to "The Buy Line," a section at the end
of each chapter that clearly and succinctly explains what items to put on
one's shopping list. What’s more, the book is sprinkled with bizarre
trivia, fascinating personality profiles, and quick tips — all focused on
living a greener, cleaner life.
HEALTHY
KITCHEN
Nutrition Tips
You normally think of using seasonings to enhance the flavor of food. In
"Seasonings" Elson M. Haas, M.D. explains how many herbs and spices can be
used for medicinal purposes, such as stimulating the appetite or aiding
digestion. He details salt, extracts, peppers, condiments, herbs and
spices, and sweeteners.
Fabulous Functional Foods
Danish chef Oscar Umahro Cadogan has created a "Coconut Milk-Watermelon
Shake" that makes a tasty and nutritious alternative to a regular milkshake
on a hot summer day. Watermelon is considered very "cooling" in Chinese
medicine. Consume the shake immediately after making to avoid oxidation of
the nutrients from the fresh watermelon or cantaloupe.
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outer and inner exploration.
Join Nemacolin for TURNING POINT Wednesday, September 19 through Sunday,
September 23, 2007. Availability is limited.
Keynote speaker for TURNING POINT is Jack Canfield, originator of the
Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Canfield, a featured teacher of The
Secret, will talk about helping people take on greater challenges while
producing breakthrough results.
Program highlights include luxurious accommodations, meals, spa services,
life coaching, and home fitness and nutrition plans.
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MIND-BODY-SPIRIT
Echoes of Silence
Enter Silence, and leave yourself behind in the rubble of thoughts, and
time, and death. Enter Silence, and become the creator and the created.
Enter Silence, and life is suddenly real—beautiful and perfect in each
curve and angle. In "Hymn to Silence and Surrender" Robert Rabbin discusses
how to awaken into truth and Silence.
Mind-Body-Spirit
What do you do to nurture the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual
aspects of your being? In "Nurturing All of Me" Lucia Capacchione, Ph.D.,
A.T.R. shares one of her Creative Journal exercises.
SPIRITUAL CINEMA CIRCLE - ADVERTISEMENT
EXPERTS ON HAPPINESS SHARE SECRETS IN NEW FILM
"Living Luminaries" (On The Serious Business of Happiness) details a young
man's journey as he seeks to discover true happiness from extraordinary
luminaries. We are treated to Marianne Williamson's brilliant and
compassionate insights, don Miguel Ruiz's mystical vision, the
extraordinary Dr. Michael Beckwith, and Eckhart Tolle's wisdom of the power
of now. The great gift of "Living Luminaries" is that we feel so empowered
at the end of the film because it shows us that we can truly find, embrace
and retain whatever definition we have for happiness. The film actually
illuminates a pathway down which we can travel to discover the essence of
our own personal joy.
If you enjoyed "The Secret," we think that you will find that "Living
Luminaries" is the next step in the discovery of who we can be when we are
open to the magic of our humanity.
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PROFESSIONAL'S
CORNER
FALL CERTIFICATION TELE-CLASSES START IN SEPTEMBER
The Fall Wellness Inventory Certification Trainings begin on September 12th
and run for 12 weeks. Classes will be conducted as a live phone teleclass.
The goal of the certification training is to create competence in
delivering the Wellness Inventory (www.WellPeople.com), a holistic
assessment and life-balance program, to individual, group and
organizational clients. The training also focuses on the participants own
personal development. Developed for wellness coaches, health practitioners,
spa professionals, and corporate wellness professionals, the training is
approved by the International Coach Federation for continuing coaching
credits. Daytime and evening classes. Payment plans available.
For more information contact Jim Strohecker at 310-823-9553 or
wellpeople.com/Certification.asp
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 --
IONS 2007 Conference Consciousness in Action
The Science and Practice of Transformation
Palm Springs, CA USA
August 8-12, 2007
Contact: Institute of Noetic Sciences - 707-775-3500
Turning Point at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort
A health and wellness retreat featuring Jack Canfield
Farmington, PA USA
September 19-23, 2007
Contact: Nemacolin Woodlands Resort - 866-344-6957
-- UPCOMING HEALTH & WELLNESS EVENTS --
35th Annual Cancer Convention: Alternative Therapies
For the General Public and Professionals
Universal City, CA USA
September 1-3, 2007
Contact: Cancer Control Society - 323-663-7801
Medical Wellness Nutritional Forum
At The Rio
Las Vegas, NV USA
September 6-7, 2007
Contact Hosts: Medical Wellness Association, IHRSA & American College of Wellness - 417-880-5001 or 281-313-3040
Building Bridges of Integration for Traditional Chinese Medicine – Transformation: Individuals in Balance; Families in Harmony
Chantilly, VA USA
October 18-21, 2007
Contact: Traditional Chinese Medicine World Foundation - 212-274-1079
9th Annual Energy Psychology Conference, Toronto
Visions of the Future Mind
Toronto, ON CANADA
October 25-27, 2007
Contact: Meridian Seminars - 416-221-5639
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
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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Director, HealthWorld Online's Global Health Calendar,
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