Vision: How to stop your sight getting any worse
As we get older, so our sight can deteriorate. While doctors will tell you it's just one of those things, there is something you can do to slow, and even stop, the process, as scientists have discovered this week.     View more

Insomnia: Why you are alert the next day, despite missing out on sleep
The less you sleep one night, the more likely you are to stay awake the next night. You're also likely to be alert throughout the day despite the lack of sleep. And scientists have finally figured out why this is.     View more

Bipolar: The age of your father may play a part in mood swings
The age of your father when you were born may be a factor in determining whether you will suffer from bipolar disorder, or severe mood swings. Newborns whose fathers were aged 55 or older were nearly twice as likely to develop bipolar disorder as those whose fathers were aged between 20 and 24 years. The age of the mother didn't seem to be quite so influential.
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Simply Well - "Develop Personal Nutritional Awareness" - John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H.
With the experts disagreeing among themselves, it's no wonder that nutrition has become almost as controversial as religion or politics. In "Develop Personal Nutritional Awareness" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., guides you to develop awareness of your body and its nutritional needs. You learn to observe what types and quantities of food and what eating environments support your overall wellbeing, and which don't.      View more

Keeping Fit - "Survival Strategies For The Holiday Season." - Wayne Westcott, Ph.D.
It is reported that the average American experiences a 7-pound weight gain between Thanksgiving and New Year's, then spends the next several weeks trying to lose as much of the excess as possible. Unfortunately, many people are unsuccessful in their weight reduction efforts, and wish that they had not added the holiday weight in the first place, says Dr. Wayne Westcott in "Survival Strategies For The Holiday Season." Most would agree that it is better to prevent unwanted weight gain than to remedy the situation later. But just how can we approach the festivities and abundant food supplies so prevalent throughout November and December to avoid overeating? I have a few suggestions in that regard, and I also recommend an exercise emphasis during this critical time of year.     View more

Understanding Homeopathy - "Sinusitis" - Dana Ullman, MPH
Do you suffer from throbbing and burning pains in your sinuses? In "Sinusitis" Dana Ullman, M.P.H. describes the various types of symptoms connected with sinusitis in children and adults, and common conditions that trigger these reactions. He matches an appropriate homeopathic remedy for addressing each type of sinus condition.      View more

Wholistic Spiritual Healing - "The Body: Physical, bodymind, energetic, and potential doorway to spiritual awareness" (Part 2) - Daniel J. Benor, M.D.
Consciousness is a level of being that can influence the body, as well as being influenced by the body. In "The Body: Physical, bodymind, energetic, and potential doorway to spiritual awareness" (Part 2) Daniel J. Benor, M.D. explains why, if you can conceive of connections between spirit, mind, emotions and body, many more interventions open up for addressing your physical problems.      View more

FREE Webinar: Benefits of a Wellness Program in Your Practice - Integrating the Wellness & Treatment Paradigms for Optimal Results - with James Strohecker
The practice of integrative medicine includes a focus on the whole person and living a healthy lifestyle. However, much like in conventional medical practice, time constraints often limit your ability as a practitioner to focus beyond diagnosis and treatment, and to effectively address a patient's unique lifestyle needs. Yet, we know that the majority of our patient's health issues are directly related to the effects of stress and poor lifestyle choices.

This webinar will explore the intrinsic relationship of the wellness and treatment (disease) models, and how the two can be most efficiently combined into a more comprehensive model that better serves the patient's needs. Following an introduction of the whole-person wellness model, we will explore the benefits of integrating a patient-centered wellness program into your practice. Participants will learn the benefits of using web-based assessment and action planning tools to quickly focus on your patient's unique lifestyle needs, and more importantly, to discover in which lifestyle areas your patient is most motivated to change. Participants will learn how their patients can achieve a more sustainable lifestyle change that through a focus on "change readiness", a small steps approach, and the utilization of wellness coaching methods. Participants will also learn of potential new revenue centers and marketing opportunities for your practice.     View more

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