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======================================================================HEALTHY UPDATE- Your Online Health Resource A HealthWorld Online PublicationVol. XVII, Issue 20 -- December 4, 2007======================================================================Healthy Update provides the latest news, expert articles and resources onhealthy living, wellness and complementary & alternative medicine. A weeklyservice of HealthWorld Online (www.healthy.net).(View HTML version & archives: http://www.healthyupdate.com)======================================================================SPONSOR - THE JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND HEALING======================================================================STAY INFORMED AND INSPIRED EXPLORE: The Journal of Science and Healing is an interdisciplinary journalthat addresses evidence-based healing practices from a wide variety ofsources, including conventional, alternative, and cross-cultural medicine.Written for a broad spectrum of healthcare professionals, the journalexplores the healing arts, consciousness, spirituality, eco-environmentalissues, 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 anddying, and medicine on the front lines. For more information, please visithttp://www.explorejournal.com======================================================================HEALTH NEWS BRIEFS======================================================================THIRD CLASS OF DRUGS IS BAD IDEA, PUBLIC CITIZEN TELLS FDASome pharmaceutical companies want to see a third category of drugs on themarket, splitting the difference between over-the-counter products thatanyone can buy and prescription drugs that require physician involvement.Called "behind-the-counter" drugs, the concept is based on industry'stheory that some prescription drugs are well-known enough, and benignenough, that, with counseling by a licensed pharmacist, a patient should beable to obtain the drug with a self-diagnosis and without a doctor'sopinion.http://healthy.net/scr/news.asp?id=9513______________________________________________________________________HEART ATTACK: STRESS AT WORK CAN CAUSE IT, AND AGAINAre you in a job where you have a large workload, and no decision-makingpowers? Then you're more likely to suffer a heart attack, researchersbelieve. And if you survive that and return to the same job, you're farmore likely to suffer a second attack than someone who finds a lessstressful position.http://healthy.net/scr/news.asp?id=9448______________________________________________________________________ADHD: TODDLERS ARE GIVEN POWERFUL DRUGS THAT AREN'T LICENSED OR SAFEChildren as young as three are being given a powerful drug such as Ritalinto treat their ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) - eventhough it's not licensed for use among small children, and nobody's beenchecking to see how safe the drug is in this age group. Early studiessuggest that around a third of small children given Ritalin or another ADHDdrug have such a bad reaction that they have to stop treatment.http://healthy.net/scr/news.asp?id=9491______________________________________________________________________MORE HEALTH NEWS.... To keep up-to-date with news in theworld of health and medicine, visit "Healthy News"http://HealthyNews.netand our Healthy News archive:http://healthynews.net/index.asp?archive=yesRSS Feed: We now offer an RSS feed. A convenient way to get Healthy News stories to your desktop.======================================================================EDITOR'S PICK - WHAT DOCTORS DON'T TELL YOU======================================================================A SECOND OPINION ON HEALTH YOU CAN TRUST & USE WITH CONFIDENCE Your health isn't a lottery. It isn't down to luck. It's about what youknow and what to do. What Doctors Don't Tell You is a monthly journal thatgives you the knowledge you need to lead a healthy life. It offers acomplete review of health problems and safer, proven ways of treating them.WDDTY is information you can trust and use - as many people have beforeyou. It's been published since 1989, and its in-depth research and insightshave earned it the highest praise from all over the world.Save 75% Off Print Subscription - New Digital Edition!https://www.healthy.net/News/WDDTY/WDDTYNewsLetter.asp======================================================================WELLNESS AND HEALTHY LIVING======================================================================SIMPLY WELLAs the body, mind, and soul are always connected, exercising involves yourmind and your spirit. In "Move Your Body and Move Your Soul" W., M.D., M.P.H., presents exercise as a natural way of achieving analtered state of consciousness in which the rational and problem-orientedmind is temporarily put on hold. A deep sense of connectedness to all lifeand a sense of inner knowledge are potential benefits when exercise is doneconsciously.http://healthy.net/scr/column.asp?id=518______________________________________________________________________HEALTHY COMPUTINGYou will have more energy and feel little less tired by the end of the dayif you begin to integrate micro-and larger breaks during your computerwork. In "Life After Five" Peper, Ph.D. gives you these specific,brief movements that allow the blood to flow in and out, bring oxygen andnourishment to the tissue, and remove waste products. Try these to preventdiscomfort and increase your energy.http://healthy.net/scr/column.asp?id=808______________________________________________________________________HEALTHY STRESS Time pressure can have powerful effects on the body. In "Rx: Halting TimePressure" S. Sobel, M.D. talks about how the incessant struggle to domore and more in less and less time makes us more likely to respond withtoxic anger. 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JoanBorysenko believes that if you knew the truth about menopause, you wouldlook forward passionately to this adventurous stage of your life. Now, withMenopause, you have an unprecedented course to begin your "initiation intopower."https://www.healthyshopping.com/stores/cart.asp?itemnumber=W822DListen to Audio Sample: http://tinyurl.com/2jzcng======================================================================URI INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENT MEMBER - ADVERTISEMENT======================================================================JOIN THE FEAST!Fruits, berries, greens, vegetables, nuts, seeds and sprouts are some ofthe most nutrient dense foods available. 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This whole foodpowder is far superior to any liquid fruit or berry product or green drinkpowder drink mix on the market.http://www.urilife.biz/healthynet3======================================================================NATURAL ALTERNATIVES======================================================================SECOND COLUMN FOR REIKI - A SPECIAL SERIES BY PAMELA MILESMikao Usui (1865-1926) created a system of practices for spiritualself-development from which Reiki as we know it today developed. In"History of Reiki" Pamela Miles shares the story of the individuals whoestablished the foundation of Reiki. Through the years the practice ofReiki rapidly encircled the globe. She alerts you to understand thedifferent levels of training and to be cautious to inquire about a Reikimaster’s experience and education.http://healthy.net/scr/article.asp?id=8136______________________________________________________________________NUTRITIONAL MEDICINE & LONGEVITYAre megavitamins dangerous? The truth of the matter is that vitamins are ina class by themselves when it comes to safety. They are safe, even at largedoses, so long as the warning signs of toxicity are heeded. In "MegadoseB12 Therapy" A. Kunin, M.D. discusses the medical use of B12 andexpresses concern for potential damage when B12 deficiency is notrecognized.http://healthy.net/scr/column.asp?id=549______________________________________________________________________HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES (http://www.altmed.net)Among the most interesting of all the healing disciplines are those thatproduce a physical change by focusing on mental processes. Most of us areattuned to the concepts of Western medicine, but there is also anotherapproach to disease. Learn more about this in "The PsychophysiologicalApproach" by Emmett , M.D. http://healthy.net/scr/article.asp?Id=685______________________________________________________________________WOMEN'S HEALTH DETECTIVEScientists in Japan and China have developed extracts made from naturalsubstances that have no side effects, help prevent cancer, and arebeneficial in both conventional and integrative therapies. In "Whether YouWant to Prevent or Treat Tumors These Powerful Nutrients Boost Your FightAgainst Cancer" Nan Fuchs, Ph.D. talks about medicinal mushrooms.http://healthy.net/scr/column.asp?id=844______________________________________________________________________HEALTHY WOMAN UPDATE (http://4womenshealth.com)Cervical cancer accounts for about 4% of all cancers found in women.Certain risk factors have been identified that increase the chance thatcells in the cervix will become abnormal or cancerous. It is believed thatcervical cancer develops when two or more of these risk factors acttogether. In "Cervical Cancer" the American Institute for PreventiveMedicine provides tips for detection.http://healthy.net/scr/article.asp?Iid=1427______________________________________________________________________FIND AN ALTERNATIVE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL(http://healthreferral.com)Looking for a practitioner specializing in flower colonics? Search theColon Hydrotherapy section which includes the International Association ofColon Hydrotherapy member database in HealthWorld's Find a PractitionerNetwork. The network contains searchable directories with over 17,000professionals from 20 leading professional associations incomplementary/alternative and integrative medicine.http://healthy.net/asp/Associations/assocsearch.asp?AssocId=17======================================================================RECOMMENDED READING (http://healthyshopping.com/books)======================================================================ENLIGHTENED EATING"Enlightened Eating: Nourishment for Body and Soul" by Caroline Mari Dupontrepresents a 17-year journey into the compelling and powerful world ofnutrition. Readers are encouraged and given practical ways to consume foodin its natural life- and health-giving state, eat a more plant-based diet,include an abundance of living, raw foods, detoxify and heal varioussymptoms and diseases, and listen to their bodies. With this collection ofeasy-to-follow, foolproof recipes using fresh, healthy ingredients withconsistently delicious results, nourishing family and friends becomes apleasure.https://www.healthyshopping.com/books/Cart.asp?ItemNumber=1553120426======================================================================HEALTHY KITCHEN (http://healthy.net/Nutrit/kitchen)======================================================================RAW FOOD MATERIA MEDICA(http://healthy.net/scr/MMList.asp?MTId=8)Persimmons are a good source of beta-carotene, vitamin C, calcium,magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium. Persimmons have been used tolubricate the lungs and strengthen the spleen and pancreas. They improveenergy and contain enzymes that help damaged cells and foreign microbes bebroken down. Persimmons have a special affinity for the large intestinesand heart. Persimmons have been used to treat bronchitis, catarrh, cough,diarrhea, dysentery, goiter, hangover, hemorrhoids, hiccoughs,hypertension, mouth sores, pleurisy, stomachache, and ulcers. http://healthy.net/scr/mmedica.asp?MTId=8 & id=124______________________________________________________________________THERE'S A YOGI IN THE KITCHEN!There is a simple and beautiful tradition called Langar established about500 years ago in India, in which all people regardless of caste, religion,race or gender, sit together as equals and share in a blessed meal. All ofthe food and labor is donated. It is considered a blessing and privilege tocontribute in any way. The holiday season is a perfect time to bring thistradition into your local community. In "A Time To Share Together" Siri-VedKaur Khalsa provides recipes for Jalapeno Cornbread and Santa Fe SpecialSoup in quantities large enough to share with shelters in your area.http://healthy.net/scr/column.asp?id=341======================================================================WELLNESS INVENTORY CERTIFICATION TRAINING - ADVERTISEMENT======================================================================WINTER CERTIFICATION TELE-CLASSES START FEBRUARY 13The Winter Wellness Inventory Certification Trainings begin on February13th and run for 13 weeks. Classes will be conducted as a live phoneteleclass. The goal of the certification training is to create competencein delivering the Wellness Inventory (www.WellPeople.com), a holisticassessment and life-balance program, to individual, group andorganizational clients. The training also focuses on the participants ownpersonal development. Developed for wellness coaches, health practitioners,spa professionals, and corporate wellness professionals, the training isapproved by the International Coach Federation for 20 CCEUs. Daytime orevening classes. Payment plans available.For more information contact Jim Strohecker at 310-823-9553 orhttp://wellpeople.com/Certification.asp======================================================================MIND-BODY-SPIRIT (http://mind-body.com)======================================================================ECHOES OF SILENCEThere is a lot of talk about importing spirituality into business as anantidote to various forms of malaise. In "Silent Knowledge" Rabbinasks "Will it fit?" and answers "No. Self knowledge pays dividends, but notthe kind stockholders hope for." To know the subtle essence of being is thevery opening to life. When life opens before us, the tension and anxiety ofholding it dissolves away and there is a clarity that cannot be measured.http://healthy.net/scr/column.asp?id=202______________________________________________________________________MUSIC AND WELLNESS (http://www.healthy.net/music)Everything you wanted to know about a Drum Circle and how to run one. In"Starting Your Own Drum Circle" s, M.S.W., MT-BCanticipates your questions and provides the answers.http://healthy.net/scr/column.asp?id=816======================================================================SOUNDS TRUE SELF-HYPNOSIS HOME STUDY - ADVERTISEMENT======================================================================UNLOCK THE MIND-BODY CONNECTION WITH CLINICALLY PROVEN SELF-HYPNOSISMajor medical journals now recognize hypnosis as a legitimate and powerfulclinical tool, citing proof positive that it can help ease chronic pain,lessen the side effects of chemotherapy, counteract anxiety and sleepdisorders, and much more. With the Self-Hypnosis Home Study Course, Dr. Gurgevich presents the first comprehensive curriculum of its kindthat helps you unlock the mind-body connection to optimize physical health,break unwanted habits, improve concentration and mental agility - whateveryou set your mind to achieve.https://www.healthyshopping.com/stores/cart.asp?itemnumber=P160======================================================================PROFESSIONAL'S CORNER======================================================================2008 WELLNESS INVENTORY CERTIFIED COACH TRAININGSThe next Wellness Inventory Certification Trainings begin on February 13,2008 and run for 13 weeks. Live phone teleclass format. The goal of thetraining is to develop coaching skills and competence in delivering theWellness Inventory program to individual, group and organizational clients.The training also focuses on the participants own personal development. TheWellness Inventory (www.WellPeople.com), is a holistic assessment andlife-balance program based on the work of wellness pioneer, W. ,MD, MPH. Developed for wellness coaches, health practitioners, wellnessprofessionals and spa professionals. Approved by the International CoachFederation for continuing 20 CCEUs. Daytime and evening classes (Wednesdays1:00-2:30 ET, Thursdays 7:00-8:30 ET). Space is limited. Payment plansavailable.Testimonials: http://WellPeople.com/Certification_Testimonials.aspFor more information contact Jim Strohecker at 310-823-9553 or visit:http://wellpeople.com/Certification.asp_____________________________________________________________________WHAT DOCTORS DON'T TELL YOUWhat Doctors Don't Tell You is a monthly journal that gives you theknowledge you need to lead a healthy life. It is s the complete review ofhealth problems and safer, proven ways of treating them - what works andwhat doesn't work in conventional and complementary/alternative medicine(CAM). WDDTY's in-depth research and insights have earned it the highestpraise from all over the world. Several national newspapers have describedit as "the best health journal in the world".And now it's available for immediate download for just $29.95 a year, asavings of over 75% on the print subscription. Take out an annualsubscription, and you'll receive the next 12 issues straight to your PC asa downloadable PDF file. 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