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Medicial Mistakes?
How many people each year suffer some type of preventable harm that contributes to their death after a hospital visit?
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Healthy Update |
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July 27, 2009 - Vol. 21, Issue 2
Healthy Update provides the latest news, expert articles and resources on wellness, healthy living, and integrative medicine. A weekly service of HealthWorld Online since 1997.
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A spice that counters the cancer risks of HRT
Women worried about the cancer-causing effects of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can reduce their risks by taking a spice that’s often used in Indian food. Scientists have discovered that curcumin, a spice from the turmeric root, has the ability to slow and even stop the development of cancerous tumours in the breast
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Our environment quickly affects our genetic blue-print
We’re all being told that our genes are responsible for our health, and they produce a blueprint that determines everything for life. But new research has found they are not set in stone – and that our genes can be altered by our environment, and almost instantly.
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Don't turn a blind eye to contact lens hygiene
Don’t turn a blind eye to hygiene if you wear contact lenses – it can lead to an infection that could cause real blindness, scientists have warned this week. Around 85 per cent of all causes of AK (acanthamoeba keratitis) are from poor hygiene habits when wearing contact lenses, such as cleaning them with tap water.
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Continuing our Wellness Journey - Finding Meaning
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.
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Simply Well - "Don't Play It Safe" - John W. Travis, MD, MPH
In "Don't Play It Safe" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., challenges you to
express more of your tremendous potential. He explains how health is a function of your participation in life. View more
Healthy Computing - "SIS" - Erik Peper, PhD
Repetitive motion is only one of many components that contribute to discomfort from working at the computer. In "SIS" Erik Peper, Ph.D. talks about job stress immobilization syndrome (SIS) and offers preventive tips involving frequently changing activities and various movements.
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Aromatherapy - "Guidelines for Using Essential Oils and Herbs" - Kathi Keville and Mindy Green
Because essential oils are concentrated, highly potent substances, a working knowledge of how to use them safely is vital to the success of your efforts. In "Guidelines for Using Essential Oils and Herbs" Kathi Keville and Mindy Green offer you guidelines to ensure safe and effective use of essential oils.
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Holistic Healthcare for Children - "Attention Problems in Children" - Randall Neustaedter, OMD
Children are naturally inquisitive, explorative, demonstrative, and sensitive. Unfortunately,the majority of schools demand that children conform to more or less rigid expectations for behavior and admonish any
significant deviations. In "Attention Problems in Children" Randall Neustaedter, O.M.D. offers parents tips toward greater understanding of the child's true nature, plus natural treatment options for when more is needed. View more
Integrator Blog - Integrative Medicine and Integrated Health Care Round-up: June 19-July 17, 2009
Certain voices in the US Senate have been talking about the need for a paradigm shift in health reform, toward policy which helps us move to a "wellness society." Wayne Jonas, MD, and his coalition through the Samueli Institute have been promoting an ambitious Wellness Initiative for the Nation. Here the Integrator interviews Brian Thiel, Samueli Institute's vice president charged with government relations for an update on how the effort is faring. There is good news here for the advancement of a whole system vision of what a wellness society will require. And there is a long legislative road ahead. View more
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There's a Yogi in the Kitchen - "Ginger, The Wonder Spice" - Siri-Ved Kaur Khalsa
According to Ayurvedic and Chinese herbal lore, ginger strengthens the nervous system, restores sexual energy, strengthens the immune system, helps with bronchial problems, prevents and relieves menstrual cramps, clears the uterus after childbirth, and promotes health recovery. In "Ginger, The Wonder Spice" Siri-Ved Kaur Khalsa includes general tips for preparing ginger and delicious ginger beverages. View More
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A harmonious blend of salty and tangy flavors coupled with a pleasing creamy texture, this cashew lime dressing adds character and a nutty pizzazz to any salad. Quickly made in the blender, you can have a delicious homemade dressing on the table in minutes.
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Healing Power of the Mind - "From Worry Wart To Worry Warrior" - A Series by Martin Rossman, MD
We are pleased to announce the first of six articles by HealthWorld Online advisory board member, Martin Rossman, M.D., on the healing power of the mind and guided imagery. Dr. Rossman has been a true pioneer in guided imagery and mind-body medicine and is highly respected in the field of integrative medicine. We hope you enjoy this series, which will run for the next six weeks.
Worry is a bad habit, a distorted use of imagination. In "From Worry Wart To Worry Warrior" Martin L. Rossman, M.D. encourages you to learn to use your imagination more effectively and skillfully. He explains how guided Imagery can help you eliminate unproductive worrying and focus on the issues that can benefit from worrying. View more
Music and Wellness - "Music-Making for Corporate Wellness" - Christine Stevens, MSW, MT-BC
In "Music-Making for Corporate Wellness" Christine Stevens, M.S.W., MT-BC tells us about an amazing, revolutionary step towards the practical application of music making for wellness. A major corporation's headquarters has created a unique and effective method of 'beating' stress and building up their high-performance teams -- a Drum Room. View more
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