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The Estrogen Alternative--Black Cohosh
For decades, women around the world have treated the symptoms of menopause with a simple herb called black cohosh. Now the National Institute of Health is putting it to the test. No matter how future studies turn out, black cohosh will never replace estrogen, because it is probably not as powerful as the hormone and may not have the same positive effect. But if it does ease hot flashes American doctors may one day find themselves doing the unthinkable: recommending a traditional botanical folk remedy as an alternative to a modern prescription drug.
New Guide for Cholesterol Treatment
Some 53 million Americans have high cholesterol. The National Institutes of Health has released aggressive new guidelines for doctors identifying and treating people at risk for heart disease. The guidelines take more note of "good" high-density lipoprotein, and recommended a new set of "therapeutic lifestyle changes" to help lower cholesterol. These include limiting saturated fats to 7 percent of total calories, increasing intake of soluble fiber and plant stanols, weight reduction and increased physical activity.
Stress Hormone Level Reliable Predictor of Divorce
Elevated levels of stress hormones were the most reliable predictors of divorce in 90 couples who were followed for 10 years by university researchers. The conclusion was a surprise in light of literature suggesting that such conscious actions as negative or aggressive behavior were the best predictors of divorce. "Listen to your gut. It may be telling you something" advises one professor.
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The Healer Within
In "Self-Applied Massage of the Hands," Dr. Roger Jahnke explains how to do self-applied massage to the hands. The basic technique for the hands is the same as for the feet. However, the hands are much easier because they are so easy to reach. Without sitting down or having to remove your shoes you can go right to work. You can do this any where at any time.
Mind Over Matter
In " One Happy Family: notes of camaraderie" Barry Bittman, M.D. relates the story of an elementary school music teacher in western Pennsylvania, who combines love for children with opportunities for recreational music-making that builds bridges on solid foundations of camaraderie, caring, nurturing and creative expression. Perhaps if every child in our nation began each day with an interactive program that taught tolerance, respect and appreciation for one another, we would not have school violence.
Understanding Homeopathy
The fact that about one in seven Americans suffer from chronic sinusitis suggests that conventional treatments are not very effective. Homeopathic medicines are often effective in treating the acute symptoms of sinusitis, although professional "constitutional care" is usually necessary to cure chronic sinusitis, according to homeopathic expert Dana Ullman in "Homeopathy and Sinusitis: Safer Remedies." Constitutional care refers to individualized treatment of a person's entire health, physical and psychological, past and present. This professional homeopathic treatment can lead to a significant reduction in the frequency and intensity of acute sinusitis attacks and can often even lead to a total elimination of their occurrence.
Integrative Dentistry
Do you think that just brushing and flossing is all it takes for healthy teeth and gums? Although poor hygiene plays a major role in the development of gum disease and tooth decay, an extremely important secondary factor is diet and nutrition. In "Nutrition And Dental Health" Flora Parsa Stay D.D.S. explains how the same laws that govern the health of the rest of the body have the same affect on the oral cavity. She details specific vitamins and minerals necessary for development and maintenance of healthy gums and teeth and for prevention of periodontal (gum) disease.
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Childlife Essentials - Meeting Your Child's Nutritional Needs
In my practice as a pediatric homeopath, my efforts are dedicated to understanding what promotes health. This includes what causes, as well as what prevents and cures the diverse conditions affecting our children. Careful nurturing through the formative years creates the basis for good health throughout life. On the physical level, this means a healthful diet and nutritional supplements. The body and mind developed during childhood create the foundation for the rest of your child's life. It is my hope that ChildLife Nutrition for Kids will play an ongoing role in developing and maintaining many healthful and hopeful lives. -- Dr. Murray Clarke
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"The A.D.D. Nutrition Solution: A Drug-Free Thirty-Day Plan" by Marcia Zimmerman provides groundbreaking information on the nutritional deficits, food allergies, and hereditary and environmental factors that can cause attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD), a condition that afflicts more than 17 million people in this country today. Drawing from her 10 years of research, counseling, and lecturing on nutrition and AD/HD, certified nutritionist Marcia Zimmerman clearly explains why what we eat affects how we think and outlines an easy-to-follow 30-day dietary and supplement plan shown to decrease or end AD/HD symptoms completely.
Featured Center
HealthWorld Online's Wellness Center provides valuable, consumer-based information on staying healthy in body, mind and spirit through living a wellness-based lifestyle. A host of leaders and experts in the Wellness movement, including Deepak Chopra, Larry Dossey, and David Sobel, guide us in the areas of Healthy Aging, Healthy Stress, Healthy Brain, Mind/Body Health, emotional health, and the spiritual dimension of health. Online forums in the Wellness area include "Mind-Body-Spirit Health," and "Qigong/Taiji." Features include the Creative Journal by Dr. Lucia Capacchione and Rainbow Stress Reduction, an interactive game using colorful healing art.
Healthy Man Update
Athlete's foot is a fungus infection of the toes and foot, characterized by an itchy, scaly, odorous rash between the toes. Hot weather and wearing shoes which do not allow the feet to breathe are two predisposing factors. Most susceptible are people who have previously had the infection, adult men, those whose feet perspire and persons with a weakened immune response. Internal treatments do little. In "Athlete's foot" David L. Hoffmann B.Sc. (Hons), M.N.I.M.H. outlines fungicide essential oils that offer the most effective topical treatment.
Find a Professional
The Professional Referral Network contains searchable directories for 20 leading professional associations in complementary and integrative health care, with over 17,000 professionals. Looking for a healthcare professional specializing in acupuncture? The Acupuncture and Oriental section includes the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance and the American Association of Oriental Medicine member databases.
Online Directory Of Alternative Medicine Schools
Interested in pursuing a career in natural medicine or or looking for further professional training in alternative/ complementary therapies? Visit our new directory of alternative medicine schools provided through our relationship with NaturalHealers.com, the leading provider of resource directories on alternative and complementary medicine education. Search the comprehensive directory of over 70 systems and modalities of alternative medicine education, from acupuncture, homeopathy and naturopathic medicine, to aromatherapy and massage. Introduce yourself to a whole new world of natural medicine education.
Nutritional Medicine - Detoxification
In "Nutritional Programs for Detoxification" Elson M. Haas M.D. states "I really believe that much disease, especially degenerative disease, comes from congestion and stagnation in the body (in the organs, tissues, circulation, lymph, and the cells), and that this congestion/stagnation disease can be cleared from our body." He introduces healing programs that include fasting and detoxification processes.
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Association Network -- Hot Pick
American Organization for Bodywork Therapies of Asia (AOBTA) is the largest membership based Asian Medicine organization in North America, providing an excellent practitioner referral service, professional support, and promotion of the field of Asian Bodywork Therapy. Twelve forms are represented including 6 forms of Shiatsu, Tuina, Acupressure, Jin Shin Do (R), Thai massage, Amma (R) and Chi Nei Tsang.
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Global
Health Calendar -- Hot Picks
2001 World Congress on Complementary Therapies in Medicine
Washington, DC USA
May 25-27, 21001
Contact: Mosby/Continuing Education & Training
- 800-826-1877
Marketplace 2001:
An Odyssey to the Future...Momentum for Today...
National Nutritional Foods Association Annual Convention
Las Vegas, NV USA
June 6-9, 2001
Contact: National Nutritional Foods Association - 800-966-6632
Expo Europe 2001
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland NETHERLANDS
June 12-14, 2001
Contact: New Hope Natural Media - 303-939-8440
The Healing Spirit of Energy Medicine
Integrating Science and The Medical Arts
Boulder, CO USA
June 14-20, 2001
Contact: International Society for the Study of
Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine - 303-425-4625
Clinical Training in Mind/Body Medicine
Boston, MA USA
June 25-29, 2001
Contact: Center for Training in Mind/Body Medicine
- 617-632-9542
Nutracon 2001
San Diego, CA USA
July 9-11, 2001
Contact: Nutracon - 303-998-9118
26th Annual National Wellness Conference
The Premier Conference in Wellness Promotion
Stevens Point, WI USA
July 14-20, 2001
Contact: National Wellness Institute - 800-243-8694
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