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SPONSOR - WELLNESS INVENTORY CERTIFICATION TRAINING
2008 CERTIFICATION TELE-CLASSES START IN FEBRUARY
The Fall Wellness Inventory Certification Trainings begin on the week of
February 11 and run for 13 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 wellness professionals, the training is approved by
the International Coach Federation for 20 CCEUs. Daytime and evening
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For more information contact Jim Strohecker at 310-823-9553
([email protected]) or WellPeople.com/Certification.asp
HEALTH
NEWS
Doctors Petition FDA for Additional Labeling Changes on Avandia
The FDA has called for a new black-box warning on Avandia, alerting
patients to increased risk of heart attacks. The diabetes drug already
included warnings of heart failure. Researchers estimate that Avandia has
caused more than 13,000 heart attacks and heart failure events in the
United States alone. Now a group has filed a petition with the FDA that
Avandia's labeling information should alert patients that a low-fat vegan
diet has been shown to be as effective or more effective than oral
medications at lowering blood sugar in people with diabetes.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids from Ocean Farmed Salmon Could Benefit Children with ADHD
Many researchers are suggesting a link between a deficiency of long-chain
polyunsaturated fatty acids, particularly the Omega-3 fatty acids, and the
onset of ADHD. A deficiency can easily be addressed by providing children
with a diet containing Omega-3-rich foods.
FDA Plots to Dissolve Labelling Requirement for Irradiated Foods
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided to relax its stance
on food labeling to allow some foods which have been irradiated to be
labeled as "pasteurized" instead. The proposed rule changes would allow
companies to label food as pasteurized when the treatment of irradiation
doesn't cause any material change in the product or any material change in
the consequences that may arise from ingesting the product. This could
include changes to the texture, smell, taste, and shelf life; as well as
the nutritional, organic or functional properties of food.
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EDITOR'S PICK - THE JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND HEALING
STAY INFORMED AND INSPIRED
EXPLORE: The Journal of Science and Healing is an interdisciplinary journal
that addresses evidence-based healing practices from a wide variety of
sources, including conventional, alternative, and cross-cultural medicine.
Written for a broad spectrum of healthcare professionals, the journal
explores the healing arts, consciousness, spirituality, eco-environmental
issues, and basic science as these fields relate to health.
In addition to research, features include: an editorial by Larry Dossey,
MD; an interview with a prominent thought leader; columns on ethnomedicine,
diet and health, environmental medicine, nursing, education, death and
dying, and medicine on the front lines. For more information, please visit www.explorejournal.com
WELLNESS and
HEALTHY LIVING
CONTINUING OUR 12-STAGE JOURNEY TO WELLNESS
This week our journey focuses on SENSING, the third of 12 keys to wellness
in the Wellness Inventory. It is through the senses--seeing, touching,
smelling, hearing, tasting--that we come to know and enjoy the world. Our
abilities to work, to feel pleasure, to communicate with others, and to
impact the world are directly related to our abilities to appreciate and
use our sensory input efficiently and creatively.
Simply Well
Humans are image-making creatures. In "Put Yourself in the Picture of
Health" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., explains how images create emotional
states that affect brain chemistry, and brain chemistry will depress or
strengthen every system in your body, including your immune system. No
wonder visualization is such a powerful tool for personal wellness.
Staying Healthly Tips
During the holiday season are you one of those who conveniently "forgets"
all that you know about balanced, healthy lifestyle choices? In "10 Tips On
Staying Healthy Through The Holidays-2" Elson M. Haas, M.D. gives you some
gentle reminders that you can follow to enjoy the festivities and not
suffer the negative consequences of extremes.
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
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NATURAL
ALTERNATIVES
Fifth Column for Reiki - A Special Series by Pamela Miles
Are you wondering how to choose someone to go to for a Reiki session? In
"Finding and Choosing a Reiki Master or Practitioner" Pamela Miles provides
you with some guidelines for selection when there are several masters or
practitioners available.
What Doctor's Don't Tell You - Special Report
Caesarean sections (delivering the baby via an abdominal operation) are at
an all-time high, and a growing number of doctors and mothers-to-be elect
for C-sections as a convenient alternative to birth. However, in "C-Section
Aftershocks" the What Doctors Don't Tell You staff reports on new evidence
that caesarean babies are almost three times more likely to die within
their first month of life than naturally delivered babies.
From Fatigued to Fantastic
The prevalence of undiagnosed thyroid disease in the United States is
shockingly high - particularly since it is a condition that is easy to
diagnose and treat. Doctors do not know that they have not been adequately
trained in the proper diagnosis or treatment of hypothyroidism, and the
cost in human life and devastating illness is enormous. In "Hypothyroidism:
The Tragic and Invisible Epidemic of Thyroid Disease" Jacob Teitelbaum,
M.D. reports that even the major laboratories continue to give erroneous
normal ranges for the tests, simply because they're not aware of the
guidelines of the American Academy of Clinical Endocrinologists or the
information put out by their National Association of Clinical Biochemistry.
Healthy Alternatives
Headaches can be due to a multitude of factors; arthritis of the neck,
dental problems, sinusitis, stress and tension, and head injury are a few
of the many causes. In "Headaches" George T. Lewith, M.A., M.R.C.G.P.,
M.R.C.P. reports on how acupuncture can bring relief to this common
complaint that is notoriously difficult to treat effectively.
Dr. Christine Horner's Natural Secrets for Breast Health
Fat cells produce estrogen after menopause. The more fat you have, the
higher your estrogen and therefore the higher your risk of breast cancer
will be. in "Breast Health Tip #22: Keep Your Body-Fat Percentage Low"
Christine Horner, M.D., F.A.C.S reports that 20 to 30% of all
post-menopausal breast cancers are thought due to obesity. So keeping your
body fat low is one good way to to keep your risk lower.
Healthy Child
A seizure is like a short-circuit in the brain. Information in nerves in
the brain gets mixed up. In "Seizure" the staff of American Institute for
Preventive Medicine provides parents details about identifying the
situation and evaluating whether this is a situation for self-care or needs
immediate medical care.
Find an Alternative Healthcare
Professional
Looking for a practitioner specializing in bodywork? Search the Bodywork
and Somatic Therapies section which includes the American Organization for
Bodywork Therapies of Asia, Hellerwork International, and The Trager
Institute 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 - Ashtanga Yoga
In "The Slow Down Diet: Eating for Pleasure, Energy, and Weight Loss" Marc
David presents a new way to understand our relationship to food, focusing
on quality and the possibilities of pleasure in eating to transform and
improve metabolism. Citing cutting-edge research on body biochemistry as
well as success stories from his own nutritional counseling practice, he
shows that we are creatures of body, mind, and spirit and that when we
attend to these levels simultaneously we can shed excess pounds, increase
energy, and enhance digestion to feel rejuvenated and inspired. Marc David
reveals the shortcomings of all quick-fix digestive aids and fad diets and
debunks common nutrition myths, such as "the right way to lose weight is to
eat less and exercise more." He shows instead how to decrease cortisol and
other stress-hormones and boost metabolic power through proper breathing
and nutritional strategies that nourish both the body and soul, proving
that fully enjoying each meal is the optimal way to a healthy body.
HEALTHY
KITCHEN
Raw Food Materia Medica
Pomegrate is a member of the Henna Family. It is sweet and sour and
considered a yin tonic that builds the kidneys, liver, blood and bladder.
Scientists have evidence that pomegranate has anti-aging properties, can
help prevent cancer and hardening of the arteries. It is used
therapeutically for arthritis, bladder infection, diarrhea, intestinal
worms (especially tapeworm), weak gums, liver congestion, mouth sores, and
helps to encourage creativity.
Fabulous Functional Foods
Imagine a bread every bit as substantial and savory as wholegrain bread,
but containing no grains. Danish chef Oscar Umahro Cadogan brings us this
recipe for "Hazelnut Bread" which is suitable for people allergic to
gluten, those following the "Specific Carbohydrate Diet", and those
following other low carbohydrate diets. The large amount of flaxseed
provides plenty of Omega-3 PUFAs and phytoestrogens.
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MIND-BODY-SPIRIT
The Healer Within
In "Exhale to
Compress the Organs" Dr. Roger Jahnke reveals a breath practice
that takes the exhalation of the full chest and abdominal breath to a
radical extreme that dramatically shifts the pressure in the pelvic,
abdominal and chest cavities. It takes just a few moments, costs nothing is
always with you (just a breath away) and unleashes a powerful healing
energy.
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.
WELLNESS INVENTORY - ADVERTISEMENT
TAKE MORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR HEALTH
Rising healthcare costs and cuts to employee health benefits are driving us
all to one conclusion - we must take a greater responsibility for
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just that. The online program helps you to focus on the areas of your life
that you can make the greatest impact in creating a higher level of health
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PROFESSIONAL'S
CORNER
2008 WELLNESS CERTIFICATION TRAININGS
2008 CERTIFICATION TELE-CLASSES START IN FEBRUARY
The Fall Wellness Inventory Certification Trainings begin on the week of
February 11 and run for 13 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 wellness professionals, the training is approved by
the International Coach Federation for 20 CCEUs. Daytime and evening
classes. Payment plans available. Testimonials from graduates:
WellPeople.com/Certification_Testimonials.asp
For more information contact Jim Strohecker at 310-823-9553
([email protected]) or WellPeople.com/Certification.asp
WHAT DOCTORS DON'T TELL YOU
What Doctors Don't Tell You is a monthly journal that gives you the
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what doesn't work in conventional and complementary/alternative medicine
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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 --
Integrative Healthcare Symposium
New York, NY USA
January 17-19, 2008
Contact: Diversified Business Communications - 207-842-5500
-- UPCOMING HEALTH & WELLNESS EVENTS --
5th Annual Natural Supplements: An Evidence-Based Update
San Diego, CA USA
January 17-20, 2008
Contact: Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine - 858-587-4404
Globe Sound Healing Conference
Los Angeles, CA USA
January 26-28, 2008
Contact: Global Institute - 415-777-2486
6th Annual Integrative Medicine for Health Care Organizations Conference
Phoenix, AZ USA
May 15-17, 2008
Organization: Health Forum - 312-893-6897
18th Annual ISSSEEM Conference
Boulder, CO USA
June 19-26, 2008
Contact: The International Society for the Study of Subtle Energies & Energy Medicine - 303-425-4625
For more leading health events visit www.healthcalendar.com
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Third Line Press (Nutritional Medicine CD) -
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KEY SITES IN
HEALTHWORLD ONLINE
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James Strohecker,
Co-founder, President, HealthWorld Online - [email protected]
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Suzan Walter,
Director, HealthWorld Online's Global Health Calendar,
Speakers Network, Professional Referral Network, Association
Network - [email protected]
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Nancy Shaw,
Communications Director, HealthWorld Online - [email protected]
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