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December 18, 2002

Another newsletter, learn to take and use some of the information but with a

grain of salt, most health information comes with an economic bias included.

Healthy Update - December 17, 2002

Tue, 17 Dec 2002 13:00:30 -0800

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HEALTHY UPDATE- Your Online Health Resource

A HealthWorld Online Publication

Vol. VII, Issue 21 -- December 17, 2002

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Healthy Update, the weekly e-newsletter of HealthWorld

Online (www.healthy.net), provides the latest news and

resources from the world of healthy living, alternative

medicine and Self-Managed Care. To view HTML version

and Healthy Update archives: www.healthyupdate.com

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HEALTH NEWS BRIEFS

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NEW FEDERAL " REPORT ON CARCINOGENS " LISTS ESTROGEN

THERAPY, ULTRAVIOLET, WOOD DUST

The tenth edition of the biennial " Report on Carcinogens "

was forwarded to Congress and released to the public by the

Department of Health and Human Services. This year it added

steroidal estrogens used in estrogen replacement therapy and

oral contraceptives to its official list of " known " human

carcinogens.

http://healthy.net/scr/article.asp?PageType=Article & id=2231

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SCIENTIFIC REVIEW PROVIDES PROMISING EVIDENCE FOR

GINKGO BILOBA IN THE TREATMENT OF DEMENTIA

A recently published scientific review and comprehensive

meta-analysis of the popular dietary supplement Ginkgo

biloba stated that " overall there is promising evidence of

improvement in cognition and function associated with

Ginkgo. " The meta-analysis reviewed evidence gathered over

at least 40 years and found 33 clinical trials met the

criteria for inclusion. The analysis found that at 12 weeks

there were highly significant differences in favor of Ginkgo

over placebo in the Clinical Global Improvement measure, as

assessed by the physician.

http://healthy.net/asp/templates/news.asp?Id=6236

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GENE RESPONSIBLE FOR REWINDING BODY'S 'CLOCK' DESCRIBED;

RESEARCH MAY LEAD TO RELIEF OF SLEEP DISORDERS, JET LAG

A group of scientists has demonstrated that the gene Opn4 is

the elusive pigment gene that captures light and keeps your

body tuned to a daily cycle--called a circadian rhythm. This

research should help in the development of strategies for

correcting sleep disorders, many of which are related to

circadian rhythms. Furthermore, understanding the protein

that resets the body's clock should help in research aimed

at countering the most common circadian problems--the

jet-lag one feels after overseas flights or fatigue when

working night shifts.

http://healthy.net/asp/templates/news.asp?Id=6256

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To keep up-to-date with news in the world of health and

medicine, visit " Healthy News " http://healthynews.net

and our Healthy News archive:

http://healthynews.net/index.asp?archive=yes

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HEALTHY LIVING

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SIMPLY WELL

Painful or confusing emotions are par for the course during

a time of change, even when it's a positive, life-affirming

change in the direction of overall health and wellbeing. In

" Befriend Your Feelings " John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H.

recommends that you adopt the attitude that feelings are

natural and normal. Befriend the emotional parts of

yourself.

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CONSCIOUS RELATIONSHIPS

There is a piece of priceless wisdom that Gay and Kathlyn

Hendricks have seen change the lives of many single and

divorced people. In " The Most Important Thing You Need to Do

to Attract a Healthy, Conscious Relationship into Your Life "

they share that the major barrier that stands in the way of

establishing a loving relationship with another person is an

unloved part of ourselves.

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HEALTHY HOME

In the early 20th century, around 98 percent of Christmas

trees came from the forest. Today, most Christmas trees are

grown on tree farms, which can benefit and harm the

environment. In " Green Christmas Trees " Annie Berthold-Bond

of Care2 Ask Annie clues you how to start an eco-friendly

Christmas tradition.

http://www.care2.com/channels/solutions/home/341

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NATURAL ALTERNATIVES

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UNDERSTANDING HOMEOPATHY

Are you interested in experimenting with homeopathic

medicines? In " Ten Common Homeopathic Medicines " Dana

Ullman, M.P.H. selects a well-rounded assortment and

explains how each is used. His list includes Allium cepa,

Arnica, Chamomilla, Hypericum, Ignatia, Magnesia

phosphorica, Nux vomica, Pulsatilla and Rhus tox.

http://healthy.net/scr/column.asp?PageType=Column & id=164

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HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES (http://www.altmed.net)

The importance of balancing the diet so as to get sufficient

levels of all the essential amino acids cannot be

overstated. In " Food, Protein and Complementarity " Elson M.

Haas M.D. explains how each food has a different mix of

amino acids. Therefore, it is important to have an

understanding of protein composition and to apply it to our

diet.

http://healthy.net/scr/article.asp?PageType=article & ID=2101

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HEALTHY WOMAN UPDATE (http://4womenshealth.com)

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia are two kinds of eating

disorders. Anorexia nervosa is a form of self-starvation.

Bulimia is eating large amounts of foods (binging) and then

forcing oneself to throw up or using laxatives and water

pills to get rid of what was overeaten (purging). In " Eating

Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa & Bulimia) " the American

Institute of Preventive Medicine presents clues for

identifying these conditions and offers suggestions for

treatment.

http://healthy.net/scr/article.asp?PageType=article & ID=1539

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FIND AN ALTERNATIVE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL

(http://healthreferral.com)

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 & Oriental

Medicine section includes the Acupuncture and Oriental

Medicine Alliance and American Association of Oriental

Medicine member databases.

http://healthy.net/clinic/refer/acupuncturesearch.asp

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