Email for : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Natural Health and Alternative Medicine Newsletter Issue #272, August 27-28, 2004 Publishers: David and Michelle Riklan - NaturalHealthWeb.com
In this issue: -- Top Natural Health News Story of the Week -- Natural Health Products and Services -- Other Health News from around the world -- Health/Safety/Tips & Articles for the Week (IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME, AROMATHERAPY FOR DOGS, REFLEXOLOGY ) -- BOOK REVIEW: Women and Autoimmune Disease -- Healthy Recipes: Athenian Pita Sandwich -- How to subscribe or be removed from this newsletter Current Subscribers �106,521 subscribers. Removal instructions are listed at the end of the newsletter. Send all questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: (732) 761-9930 *** TOP NATURAL HEALTH NEWS STORY OF THE WEEK *** Breast Milk Doesn't Help Very Small Newborns �Feeding very low birth-weight infants with mother's milk rather than formula doesn't seem to improve their neurological development, researchers have found. In a study published in the Journal of Development and Behavioral Pediatrics, Dr. Lydia Furman and colleagues from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, examined the effect of maternal milk feeding during the first four weeks of life on the neurodevelopmental outcome of 98 very low birth-weight infants at the age 20 months.� (Click here for complete news story) http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=healthNews&storyID=6069606 ***NATURAL HEALTH PRODUCTS AND SERVICES*** ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Your High Cholesterol Solution * Drop Your High Cholesterol, Eliminate Dangerous Prescription Medications, And Maintain A Totally Stress-Free Life. A Simple But Incredibly Powerful Plan You Can Begin Using Immediately To Achieve Optimum Cholesterol Health. Visit: http://www.selfgrowth.com/products/cholesterol1.html *Quit Smoking OR You Don't Pay! If you have tried and tried to Quit Smoking but haven't, here is good news. 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Soy-veg and beeswax make it burn clean. 100% cotton wick. Buy wholesale, sell retail. Fundraising opportunities also! Visit http://www.beccabella.scent-team.com HOW TO ADD A DESCRIPTION OF YOUR WEBSITE HERE If you want to share information about your website in our newsletter, please go to the following webpage and fill out the form. Visit our website at http://www.selfgrowth.com/form-ad-healthnewsletter.html <a href=http://www.selfgrowth.com/form-ad-healthnewsletter.html>Click Here for Hyperlink</a> *** OTHER HEALTH NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD*** �Exposure to fumes emitted by cleaning products in the home could cause asthma in children, a study published Thursday shows. The study, in the British Medical Association's journal Thorax, found that children exposed to higher levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were four times more likely to suffer from asthma than children who were not. � (Click here for complete news story) http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=healthNews&storyID=6071401 Researchers Put Gingko On Trial For Treatment Of Dementia �Researchers in London are to explore the effectiveness of gingko, a complementary medicine traditionally used to treat circulatory problems, as a treatment for early dementia. The study of 250 patients aged over 55 will seek to find out whether GPs can help patients by prescribing the supplement to those with memory loss, one of the early symptoms of dementia. It will be the first to test gingko as a treatment for those who are still living in the community and are being treated by their GP. Previous trials have concentrated on patients receiving hospital care, where the condition is often more advanced.� (Click here for complete news story) http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/08/040820083109.htm �Sheep have shown researchers why stressed-out people are comforted by the sight of a friendly face. Scientists at the Babraham Institute in the eastern English city of Cambridge discovered that when sheep were isolated, showing them faces of familiar sheep helped to soothe them.� (Click here for complete news story) http://www.cnn.com/2004/TECH/science/08/25/sheep/index.html *** HEALTH/SAFETY TIPS & ARTICLES FOR THE WEEK *** IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME � �116 patients diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) took part in a study to determine the effectiveness of a Chinese herbal formulation as a treatment for this condition. Participants received one of three types of treatments; individualized Chinese herbal treatment, a standard Chinese herbal treatment, or a placebo. This was a randomized, double-blind controlled study. During the course of treatment, the Bowel Symptom Scale was used to monitor changes in condition and measure the severity of the IBS symptoms. Approximately 20 percent of the United States population suffer from this disorder. Although it is common, there has been no effective treatment available. Recently, with attention directed towards this Chinese herbal formulation, there is significant hope for both pain and symptom management.� (To read the complete article entitled: Herbs and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, By: Brigitte Synesael, go to) http://www.naturalhealthweb.com/articles/synesael21.html AROMATHERAPY FOR DOGS � �The use of nature�s most concentrated botanical substances- essential oils, is an excellent way to calm dogs who are fearful, agitated and hyperactive. The very nature of these substances is such that they work quickly and do not leave the animal in a drugged or listless state, as common tranquilizers such as Valium do. Unlike herbal calming tablets, which take time to digest, aromatherapy essential oils are inhaled and quickly begin their work.� (To read the complete article entitled: Using Aromatherapy to Calm Your Frazzled Fido, By: Kristen Leigh Bell, Certified Master Aromatherapist go to) http://www.naturalhealthweb.com/articles/bell3.html REFLEXOLOGY - �In the December 1993 issue of the prestigious American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology a research paper presented by William Flocco and Dr. Terry Oleson showed reflexology reduced women's P.M.S. symptoms by 46 per cent for the eight weeks of weekly treatments. This was sustained with 42 per cent reduction of symptoms for eight weeks after treatment. It was not as effective as drug treatments. However, reflexology had none of the side effects of drugs. The conclusion was that reflexology should be considered an effective therapy for PMS. This is the first scientifically accepted reflexology research study conducted in North America.� (For the complete article entitled: Reflexology: Taking a New Look By: Christopher Shirley, go to) http://www.naturalhealthweb.com/articles/shirley1.html ---------- *** BOOK REVIEW: Women and Autoimmune Disease : The Mysterious Ways Your Body Betrays Itself -by Robert G. Lahita, Ina Yalof ---------- Lahita, a doctor who wrote the textbook on autoimmune disease for medical professionals, as well as a layperson's book on rheumatoid arthritis , concentrates here on how autoimmune diseases afflict women, who make up 75% of cases nationwide. A healthy immune system defends the body from antigens such as viruses and bacteria. But sometimes the immune system erroneously attacks healthy cells, leading to autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, multiple sclerosis and vasculitis. Lahita, aided by medical writer Yalof, draws on research and case studies to identify 16 conditions that have been categorized as autoimmune diseases (he includes chronic fatigue syndrome, though its cause remains uncertain) and describes at length the symptoms, causes and possible treatments for these debilitating ailments. Treatment is complicated, according to Lahita, since patients are often diagnosed too late because their complex symptoms mimic those of other conditions. A patient with vasculitis, for example, was first thought to have meningitis. This clearly written text should be extremely useful to people with these difficult ailments, their families and caregivers. Lahita, however, is suspicious of alternative herbal or homeopathic therapies, which he says have not been scientifically found to be effective. The list price of this book is $25.95. To purchase this book from Amazon.com for $17.65, at a 32% discount go directly to: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=006008149X/selfimprovemeonlA/ *** HEALTHY RECIPES -*** Athenian Pita Sandwich 1 (8 ounce) container fat free plain yogurt 1 medium cucumber, seeded and diced 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced 1 teaspoon lemon pepper 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 pound roasted turkey breast, cubed 4 (6-inch) whole-wheat pitas, cut in half 8 leaves red leaf lettuce 2 small tomatoes, cut into 8 slices 1 red onion, cut into 8 slices 8 kalamata olives, pitted 8 pepperoncini peppers 8 teaspoons feta cheese, crumbled Combine yogurt, cucumber, garlic, lemon pepper, oregano and turkey in a medium bowl and mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Place 1 lettuce leaf in each pita half. Equally divide the turkey mixture among each pita half. Add 2 slices tomato, 1 slice onion, 1 sliced olive, 1 sliced pepperoncini and 1 teaspoon feta cheese. Makes 8 Servings Serving size: 1/2 filled pita Nutrients per serving: Calories: 190 Total fat: 5 grams Saturated fat: 2 grams Cholesterol: 26 mg Sodium: 333 mg Carbohydrate: 24 grams Protein: 12 grams Dietary fiber: 2 grams http://www.nodaybut2day.com **DO YOU HAVE A HEALTHY RECIPE? E-mail to:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ---------------------------------------------------- *** HOW TO SUBSCRIBE or UNSUBSCRIBE TO THIS NEWSLETTER*** -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To subscribe to our newsletter, please go to our Subscriptions Page http://www.selfgrowth.com/form-newsletter.html To be removed from this newsletter, send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or for many emails programs just click below: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] DISCLAIMER The contents herein are solely the opinions of Self Improvement Online editors, and should not be considered as a form of therapy nor advice. There is no guarantee of validity or accuracy. 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