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New Toxins Suspected as Cancer Rate Rises in Children
The rate of cancer among American children has been rising for decades according to a story in the New York Times, September 29, 1997. "Although the reasons remain unclear, many experts suspect the increase may be partly the result of growing exposure to chemicals in the environment." According to the National Cancer Institute the rise in childhood cancers has been nearly 1% per year, meaning double digit increases over the last few decades. What can we do to reduce our children's exposure to toxic chemicals?
There are several types of pollutants may cause Sick Home Syndrome. How can you protect your home and your children? In Living Safely in a Polluted World: Your Home Should be a Haven, Leo Galland, M.D. explains how your exposure--and your family's--can be readily controlled by a number of simple, inexpensive and potentially life-saving steps.
Studies Explore Herbal Therapies for Menopause
As an increasing number of women turn to alternative therapies to combat hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause, investigators around the world are launching studies to determine whether the therapies actually work. Earlier this month at the annual meeting of the North American Menopause Society in Boston, researchers presented papers on topics ranging from ginseng's influence on the immune system to the effects of the herb Don Quai for hot flashes.
News from the Village
Children's
Health Update
Any teenager or adult who gets the mumps should receive medical attention, and so should any child who also experiences difficulty hearing or who has convulsions, neck stiffness, severe headache, or great weakness. In this article, Mumps excerpted from his book, Homeopathic Medicines for Children and Infants Homeopathic expert Dana Ullman, M.P.H. explains how homeopathic medicines are often effective in treating the average case of mumps, and help reduce the chances of complications.
Women's
Health Update
Herbal and nutritional supplements have been traditionally used in treating and enhancing women's health for a long time. Premenstrual syndrome, menopause, and other difficulties can respond favorably to natural medicine, according to Janet Zand, OMD, L.Ac., in her article, Herbal Programs for Women's Health There is, however, confusion as to which remedy to take, when to take it, and how long it should be continued. The question also arises as to how to combine an herbal remedy with other nutritional supplements for maximum effectiveness. Dr. Zand addresses these issues in this excellent article.
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Maintaining an ecologically sound kitchen makes cooking and eating more enjoyable and contributes to the well being of the environment and your health and family. The Green Kitchen Handbook: Practical Advice, References, and Sources for Transforming the Center of Your Home into a Healthful, Livable Place by Annie Berthold-Bond, offers a wealth of practical advice, references, and sources for turning your kitchen into a healthful, livable space. It contains simple tips for immediate use: how to buy organic foods as inexpensively and conveniently as super market foods, how to clean and control pests with nontoxic materials, what to look for on food labels, and how to reduce packaging. It also offers advice for more ambitious solutions, including information on canning, creating a root cellar, foraging, and joining community environmental projects. In addition, there are valuable insights on how to buy seasonal, fresh, local foods; how to avoid processed foods and refined sugars; how to recognize the hidden costs in commercial packaging; the best way to prepare and store foods; and how to embrace the "new green diet" without wasting time and money.
Global Health Calendar -- Hot Picks
"The Healing Summit: A unique forum for the alliance of groups and
individuals dedicated to the healing of the Planet" October 12 - 17, 1997,
Monterey, CA -- presented by The World Federation of Healing hosted by
Creative Health Network (415) 493-1373
"The Healing Summit: A unique forum for the alliance of groups and
individuals dedicated to the healing of the Planet" October 12 - 17, 1997,
Monterey, CA -- presented by The World Federation of Healing hosted by
Creative Health Network (415) 493-1373
Association Network -- Hot Pick
NAOMA is the national professional membership association representing the
diversity of practitioners of acupuncture and Oriental medicine across the
United States. As the national clearinghouse for the profession, it
provides referrals to consumers, supports state and national legislation,
provides accurate information to the media and the public, distributes
publications, etc.
Visit the National Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Alliance
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