AltMedZine
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The
Jing Luo Guide to Point Location
The
College of Traditional Acupuncture, in conjunction with the author Dean
Lander, Ac.M ; M.B.Ac.C. has published the much awaited 'Definitive
Guide to Point Location'.
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Michigan
Passes First Acupuncture Law
A
20-year, arduous journey has come to an end for acupuncture and Oriental
medicine practitioners and proponents living in Michigan
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on This Here]
'The
Chance of a Lifetime' The
Winston Churchill Memorial Trust fellowships are awarded to enable
UK citizens from all walks of life to acquire knowledge and experience
abroad
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on This Here]
Rosen
on Neurobiological Correlates
Bruce
R. Rosen, M.D., Ph.D., of Harvard Medical School presented 'Neurobiological
Correlates of Acupuncture' at the National Center for Complementary
and Alternative Medicine
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on This Here]
Peter Dixon Elected Chair of GCC
Peter Dixon, a chiropractor, was elected Chairman of the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) at a meeting of General Council.
GCC Seeks Level Playing Field for Students
The General Chiropractic Council (GCC) is disappointed by the level of misunderstanding of its statutory procedures and processes demonstrated by the GMB
GCC Expresses Concerns Over RSM Publication
The General Chiropractic Council (GCC) is extremely concerned about two aspects of the publication, by the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM), of a new paper by Professor Ernst and his colleague
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Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral therapy (also called cranial osteopathy or cranial therapy) is a method of alternative medicine used by craniosacral therapists or osteopaths to assess and enhance the functioning of the patient by accessing their primary respiratory mechanism
Sense about Science: Homeopathy and Malaria
The Society of Homeopaths, the UK’s largest body of professional homeopaths, recognises that malaria is a serious and life-threatening disease and supports the right of the individual to make an informed choice when considering preventative treatment.
Latest Homeopathy Research
National Service Evaluation (NSE) is a SoH funded pilot project, which is collecting data on 1,000s of consultations with SoH homeopaths throughout the UK collecting data from 100s of their patients and sending it into the project.
Natures Answer
Nature's Answer® is one of America's largest and oldest manufacturers of maximum strength liquid herbal extracts (since 1972) and pioneers of alcohol-free extracts
New Catalogue from ShiZhen
ShiZhen TCM UK's new 56 page, colour catalogue offers an extended product range, including European GMP standard dried herbs and patent pills, detailed background information for each product range and competitive prices on all products
About Jason Natural Products
At Jason, we believe that it is equally important to pay attention to what you put on your body as well as what you put in your body. Since 1959, Jason Natural Products has been a leading purveyor of pure and natural products for skin, body, hair and oral health
Inspiration
from a Herbalist-priest
This
booklet derives its inspiration from the work of Johann Künzle,
who wrote a small book, Chrut und Uchrut (Herbs and Weeds), that was
published in 1911. It captured the essence of the culture of natural
living and natural healing that was still alive, but struggling, before
these great wars began
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CCNH Director Susie Hale Interviewed
Clayton College of Natural Health’s Director of Practitioner Education, Susie Hale, ND, PhD, appeared in a recent issue of Better Nutrition discussing the application of traditional naturopathy.
Nutrition is a Buzz, says CNELM
Nutrition is currently a buzz word in mainstream and complementary health care, says the Centre for Nutrition Education and Lifestyle Management (CNELM).
National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Hypnotherapy
These standards have already been developed in the form of ‘National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Hypnotherapy’ by ‘Skills for Health’; the NCH formed a key part of that developmental team.
Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP)
Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) is a set of techniques, axioms and beliefs that adherents use primarily as an approach to personal development. NLP was influenced by the ideas of the New Age era as well as beliefs in human potential.
Welcome
to the AltMedZine ('AMZ')
Dear readers, welcome to the
very first, fledgeling, pre-launch issue of AltMedZine ('AMZ'), the
new, fortnightly email magazine ('Ezine') which will bring you, direct
to your email inbox, news and views, new products and services, technical
articles, information on better practice, event and training information,
to help you, as a practitioner in the fields of Alternative Medicine
and Complementary Therapies ('CAM').
I am an Acupuncturist but, like most of you, I'm sure, I have an interest
in all complementary therapies and can see a time when other healing
techniques will call me to learn more about them, if not even add them
to my skillset.
These are very exciting times for us all: The disciplines we practise
are serious and committed to the greater good and support of humanity,
and accepted throughout the world, but at the same time subject to suspicion
and ridicule by the 'conventional', 'western' medical establishment.
The
recent Times Letter, designed to scupper Prince Charles speech to the
WHO, is both depressing and uplifting at the same time: at least it
means that we are very firmly on the public health agenda, which is
a lot better than being completely ignored!
So, I am very optimistic about our 'trade' and I am equally upbeat about
the launch of this new source of information for my fellow practitioners.
We hope it will prove to be a must-look fortnightly resource.
Finally, I look forward to hearing your feedback on the AltMedZine.
Please email me with your suggestions and advice
Stephen West (BSc Lic.Ac MBAcC)
Email: stephen@altmedzine.com
LATEST NEWS
Physicians
Divided on Impact of CAM on US Health Care
A
recent national survey of more than 700 US physicians revealed that
they are divided evenly on the impact of complementary and alternative
medicine (CAM) on U.S. health care. Approximately 36% believe it
has a negative impact, 35% believe it has a positive impact and
20% feel CAM has no impact.
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on this Story]
Traditional
Medicines Congress Calls for Comments on 'Ideal Regulatory Model'
Nine
national organisations working together as the Traditional Medicines
(TM) Congress have released the first public draft of 'A Proposed
Regulatory Model for Traditional Medicines: Guiding Assumptions
and Key Components.'
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on this Story]
Doctors'
Campaign Against Alternative Therapies
'We
are a group of physicians and scientists who are concerned about ways
in which unproven or disproved treatments are being encouraged for
general use in the NHS. We would ask you to review practices in your
own trust, and to join us.
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on this Story]
HRH
Prince of Wales Address to the 59th World Health Assembly (Abridged)
We
must think beyond the practice of reducing everything to component
parts, and this is where, I believe, modern medicine needs to accommodate
a more integrated and holistic approach.
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Should
the NHS Fund Complementary Medicine?, asks Poll
Mike
Simpson, Editor of NHS Networks, says: ‘Complementary’ or
‘alternative’ medicine (sometimes called CAM) is a hot topic
right now.
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General
Chiropractic Council Responds to Times NHS Letter
The
General Chiropractic Council (GCC) considers it important that chiropractic
management of back pain must be made more accessibie for NHS patients.
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The
Role Of Chiropractic Within The NHS
The
British Chiropractic Association (BCA) notes with interest the joint
letter sent by Professor Baum and others to Health Trust Chief Executives
and insists that chiropractic significantly improves the recovery
time, reduces 'sick' days and offers cost savings to the NHS.
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General
Osteopathic Council Calls for More Patient-Focused Care
Calling
on the NHS to abandon Complementary and Alternative Medicine is irresponsible
and counter-productive to improving health services in Britain today
('NHS told to abandon alternative medicine', Times, Tuesday,
23 May 2006.)
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Federation
of Holistic Therapists Responds to Times Letter
In
response to the Doctors' Letter reproduced in The Times on 23rd May
2006 we would like to raise a number of points. Firstly we believe
in the validity of Complementary Therapies and have witnessed first
hand the far-reaching beneflts of various treatments.
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The
CMA Responds to Dr Baum and Colleagues
Professor
Michael Baum and 12 other doctors and scientists published an open
letter in The Times newspaper on 23 May which was circulated to all
476 NHS Trusts. This letter was basically an attack upon 'Alternative
Medicine' and it’s use in the NHS. Baum and colleagues letter
to The Times was full of inaccuracies and was poorly researched.
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One
of the Most Proven Complementary Therapies is Least Known
After
a week that saw calls for top level scientific evidence on the effectiveness
of complementary and alternative medicine, members of the British
Autogenic Society are hoping for more public recognition of Autogenic
Therapy.
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on this Story]
Oregon
Partners with Chengdu University of Chinese Medicine
The
Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) is continuing its partnership
with Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine to support
and advance clinical acupuncture and Oriental medicine training in
the United States.
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NCCAM
Welcomes New Members
The
National Centre for Complementary and Alternative
Medicine (NCCAM) welcomes five new members to the National
Advisory Council for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NACCAM).
The Council serves as the principal advisory body to NCCAM.
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Don't
let Your Holiday Make you Sick
You
are at last relaxing on the beach and feeling great! Well - your back
aches, you sense a cold coming on and your digestion has started to
play up already! What's going on?
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on this Story]
Sick
Days Cost the UK Economy £1.7bn per year
A
major concern of most business owners and managers is staff absence.
Just last year the UK economy was hit by a loss of £12.2 bn
through staff absence according to a survey conducted by the employers’
group and insurance firm Axa.
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Licensing
of Acupuncturists in Scotland
New
legislation came into effect on 1st April 2006 in Scotland requiring
acupuncturists to be licensed by their local authority.
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Kentucky
One of the Last US States to Regulate Acupuncture
An
arduous, eight-year journey has come to an end for acupuncture and
Oriental medicine practitioners and proponents living in Kentucky.
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on this Story]
Quarter
of all Diseases Caused by Environmental Exposure
As
much as 24% of global disease is caused by environmental exposures
which can be averted. Well-targeted interventions can prevent much
of this environmental risk, the World Health Organization (WHO) demonstrates
in a report.
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BCNH
Nutritional Therapy Course Gains University Recognition
BCNH,
the UK College of Nutrition and Health, has today announced that courses
forming their nutritional therapy programme have been credit rated
by the University of Greenwich.
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Complementary
Medical Association Approved Suppliers
The
following companies and organisations have demonstrated to the Complementary
Medical Association that their products and services are exceptional
and in many ways unique and ground breaking.
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GOsC
Prosecutes Fiona Judson of Evesham
Fiona
Judson pleaded guilty to unlawfully describing herself as an
osteopath when not registered with the General Osteopathic Council
(GOsC).
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EVENTS
John
Wilks to Present Two Workshops at the Total CAM Show
The
total CAM show is the UK's largest Complementary and Natural Healthcare
show. This year's event will once again be taking place over two days
(15th - 16th October 2006) at the ExCeL exhibition centre in London,
where over 5000 practitioners and therapists are due to attend.
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on this Event Here]
Arnold
Schwarzenegger Headlines ICA’s Symposium On Natural Fitness
The
2006 ICA Symposium on Natural Fitness held in conjunction with the
Arnold Fitness Weekend (with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor of California),
offered doctors of chiropractic from around the world another multi-faceted
program featuring fitness stars, champion athletes, and innovative,
practical chiropractic continuing education!
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on this Event Here]
ICA’s
International Symposium In Madrid
The
ICA 's 2006 International Symposium on the Philosophy, Art and Science
of Chiropractic to be held October 6-8 in Madrid, Spain has an impressive
line-up of speakers and a diversity of topics that doctors of chiropractic
will find clinically useful, practical and inspirational.
[More
on this Event Here]
The
readership of AltMedZine comprises practitioners of Acupuncture,
Chinese Medicine, ear acupuncture & acupressure, Chiropractic,
Cranio-sacral therapy, Herbal Medicine (Chinese & Western), Homeopathy,
Hypnotherapy, Kinesiology, Massage therapy (Aromatherapy, Shiatsu,
tuina, Swedish, deep tissue, Indian head massage, Ka Huna massage,
Thai massage, Thai Yoga massage), NLP, Nutritional therapy, Osteopathy
(Cranial Osteopathy), Reflexology.
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Eye
Massager Mask
The
Eye Massager
mask is worn around the head. The mask is generally shaped to fit
against the ocular region of face. Using the acupressure technique
the Eye Massager produces mechanical stimulation around the eyes
and upper nose region
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The Pounding Massager gives you a more concentrated massage resulting in greater soft tissue manipulation. The company says that it has been proven to be able to penetrate down into the deep and soft muscle tissue, which is normally only reached after hours of intensive hands-on massage.
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The Boiance™ Pillow
Face pillows have not changed over the past 50 years of technological innovation. While therapy tables have become lighter, stronger, and more portable, the pillows on these tables have essentially remained the same. The company says that Boiance™, has dramatically changed the 'face' of the therapy experience with a patent pending face pillow design.
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Massage Mat
Two internal massage hands consisting of six kneading fingers work in unison to give you a gentle relaxation or deep muscular manipulation session. The digital controller allows you to chose from a range of massage programs
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Sit back, relax, reach for the remote control and get ready to recharge and enjoy a journey into total relaxation with the Orbital Deluxe Massage Recliner from Zen Lifestyles.
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Instant Heat Packs from Simply Therapy are suitable for the professional therapist. Simply click the metal disc and the pack crystalises becoming hot instantly, anywhere.
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'The relaxation, healing and wellbeing factor felt with a Solarsaun experience is second to none. Deep penetrating heat makes the expression 'feel it in your bones' ring true!' says the company.
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Ernst
& Canter on Spinal Manipulation: Two Responses
Spinal
manipulation, as practised by chiropractors and osteopaths, is an ineffective
intervention for any condition, say Ernst and Canter in the April issue
of the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine. Both the National Council
of Osteopathic Research and The British Osteopathic Association respond.
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on This Here]
Osteopathic
Research into ME
At
a recent meeting of the Parliamentary Group on Scientific Research into
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), members received osteopathic research
findings with interest.
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on This Here]
Heart
Attack Risk Highlights Need for Alternatives
A
new study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) confirms what
has long been suspected in the medical community – that high doses
of common painkillers, such as ibuprofen and diclofenac, can double
the risk of heart attack.
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on This Here]
Efficacy
of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate
In a study published in the New England Journal of Medicinei , the popular
dietary supplement combination of glucosamine plus chondroitin sulfate
did not provide significant relief from osteoarthritis pain among all
participants.
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on This Here]
AAO
Members in the News
Dennis
Dowling, DO,
was in New York earlier this year, promoting osteopathic medicine during
a national satellite media tour. Reporters from 17 TV and radio stations,
spanning from Boston to Kirksville to Seattle, interviewed Dr. Dowling.
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on This Here]
Reflexology
and Infertility
The
Western Mail of Wales reports that reflexology 'is helping women overcome
stress, anxiety and depression associated with infertility problems...'Reflexology
is commonly used as a fertility aid in Denmark where one in four women
will undergo sessions.
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on This Here]
Hand
Reflexology
New
from Kunz and Kunz July 6th was the official publication date
for Hand Reflexology, Simple routines for health and relaxation by Barbara
and Kevin Kunz, published by Dorling Kindersley.
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Uniting
East and West with Daoyin Tao
Anna
Louise Haigh has captured a specialist corner of the therapy market
with Daoyin Tao, by uniting Eastern and Western healing philosophies.
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on This Here]
Massage
in Schools Programme
Founded
by renowned child/infant and baby experts Mia Elmsater and Sylvie Hetu,
the Massage in Schools Programme aims to have every child attending
school experience positive and nurturing touch every day . . . everywhere
in the world.
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Rolfing
Releases Stress
Rolfing
(originally named Structural Integration), is a comprehensive system
of hands-on, connective tissue manipulation which releases both deep
and superficial stress patterns in the human organism.
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on This Here]
National Kinesiology Awareness Week
People keen to develop the feel-good factor were able to discover a new pathway to health in National Kinesiology Awareness Week.
The School of Creative Kinesiology
The School of Creative Kinesiology is based in Devon, UK. It was founded in the early 1990s when Carrie Jost began to teach the material – after working for two years with Haakon Lovell who originated the approach,