CD
Helps Holistic Practitioners 'Earn Their Worth'
Amanda
Goldstone has created a comprehensive CD and workbook to help practitioners
achieve their goals and overcome any limiting beliefs.
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The
Jing Luo: The Definitive Guide to Point Location
From
using The Jing Luo; the Definitive Guide to Point Location one can see
straight away the amount of work gone into compiling this hardcover
bound reference manual.
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The
Channels of Acupuncture
One of the most highly-regarded and respected authors and lecturers
in the West, Giovanni Maciocia, illuminates and examines the art of
traditional Chinese acupuncture with this in-depth look at the secondary
channels and other key structures encompassing the human body in Chinese
anatomy.
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Five Element
This exciting textbook gives a clear, detailed, and accessible presentation
of the main features of constitutional five element acupuncture treatment.
It covers the context and history of this form of acupuncture, as well
as the relevant Chinese medicine theory.
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Survivor
Guide to Bird Flu
The CMA has produced a book - 'The Survivors Guide to Bird Flu: The
Complementary Medical Approach' which is now ready to buy from the new
shop.
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on This Here]
Dietary Supplement Research Released
The US Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announces the release of the 2005 issue of the Annual Bibliography of Significant Advances in Dietary Supplement Research
ION Course Upgradeable to BSc
ION announce that the top-up modules for the BSc are now accredited by the University of Bedfordshire (formerly University of Luton).
BCNH Nutrition Course
BCNH courses forming its nutritional therapy programme have been credit rated by the University of Greenwich.
Nutritional Course
Nutritional Healing has a simple yet profound philosophy and is about creating movement and change within the body, mind and spirit using food and fluids. The philosophy views health and disease at a cellular level.
NTC Grandparenting
The Nutritional Therapy Council (NTC) has been developing the Grandparenting Scheme which starts this month (September 2006).
AAOM
Response to NOMAA Article in Acupuncture Today
According
to an article by Gene Bruno - President Emeritus of The American Association
of Oriental Medicine (AAOM), the AAOM believes that the National Oriental
Medicine Accreditation Agency (NOMAA) application problems at the U.S.
Department of Education pose a serious credibility concern for the profession.
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Acupuncture
Good for Back Pain
Two
recent studies suggest a short course of acupuncture would benefit patients
and healthcare providers in the treatment of back pain.
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on This Here]
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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on This Here]
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]
When 'Cheers' Turns to Tears
The British Chiropractic Association (BCA) and The Drinkaware Trust has released new figures on alcohol-induced injuries.
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
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Regulation Of Homeopathic Medicines A Boost For Consumers
The Society of Homeopaths recognises the need for appropriate regulation of homeopathic products, in order to protect patients and consumers, and welcomes the implementation of the National Rules Scheme for homeopathic medicines.
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.
Michael Tierra is Visiting the UK
Michael Tierra is visiting the UK in October to present a one-day workshop on Planetary Herbalism, followed by a talk the next day on Tonic Herbs & Deficiency Disorders.
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
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,
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would like to offer my congratulations for publishing a much needed
quality e zine in our industry. The coverage is comprehensive and should
appeal to almost every practising CAM health care professional. I wish
you well'.
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co.uk yet?' Carl Munson
'This looks like a great idea and I hope you will get lots of positive
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College of Oriental Medicine
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- (which is very good, by the way!).' Jayney Goddard, Complementary
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well put together.' Paul Adkins.Lic.Ac BA (Hons) 1stdan. FEA. MBAcC,
Founder of Facial Enhancement Acupuncture
There is quite a strong American influence in our new items this issue,
but there is a lot happening in the UK as well - not least on the exhibition
front, with the regional Brighton outing of the Mind Body Soul
show happening this weekend, and of course, the major CAM industry showcase
comig up the weekend after, camexpo in London's Docklands.
Having visited The Nutri Centre personally last week, I am very pleased to give you a short preview of the UK's leading supplier of nutritional products (see under Nutrition). More important news in Nutrition, the US based ODS has produced its seventh Annual Bibliography of Significant Advances in Dietary Supplement Research.
We
also issue a call from the British Osteopathic Association (BOA)
for members to provide feedback on the Foster review, not later than
20th October, for the BOA to give its views to the department of Health
(see under Osteopathy).
You should find something of interest here, and I hope you enjoy reading
our new material.
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camexpo: PREVIEW
CAM
Community Prepares for the UK’s Biggest Practitioner Show
Britain’s
fast growing CAM community will be descending on London’s ExCeL
in October for camexpo. As well as being the UK’s biggest exhibition
for both qualified and aspiring complementary healthcare practitioners,
camexpo has also raised the bar for quality and professionalism.
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Exhibitor
List: Go
Here
CAM
Awards: Go
Here
Seminars
& Workshops: Go
Here
camexpo Exhibitors Include:
Aura-Soma
Products Ltd
Stand
Number: 1911
The
energies of colour surround us for all to see and feel. The Aura-Soma
system has been developed to capture these colour energies at a profound
level, and use them as a tool to discover more about the essence of
who we are. To find out more about this system currently enjoyed in
more than 50 countries, please visit our stand at the CAM Expo.
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QLink
Stand
Number:
1721
Q-Link
pendants strengthen and balance your body's energetic system, boosting
your resilience to all kinds of stress. Scientifically tested and
endorsed by top practitioners, wearers report having increased energy
and concentration, calmness, better sleep, improved sports performance
as well as EMF protection.
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Dragons
Tale Pavilion
Stand
Number:
1219
Dragons Tale, the leading practitioner magazine for
the Oriental medicine sector, has teamed up with exhibition organisers
to host the Dragons Tale Pavilion at this year’s CAMExpo. Visitors
to the pavilion can obtain their free copy of Dragons Tale at stand
1219 and will be able to talk to a variety of Oriental medicine suppliers
exhibiting within the pavilion.
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BioCare
Stand
Number:
2137
BioCare is an innovative company founded by natural
practitioners and scientists with many years' experience in nutrition
and biological science.
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Montague
Healthcare
Stand
Number:
1817
Virtual Scanning technology is the proof that complementary
health principles - based upon our sensory perception - can be as
important to the diagnosis and treatment of our health and wellbeing
as conventional medical technologies.
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Yes
to Life
Stand
Number:
1238
BioCare is an innovative company founded by natural
practitioners and scientists with many years' experience in nutrition
and biological science.
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on this Exhibitor]
Visit this page for a rolling calendar of CAM related events, exhibitions, seminars and training opportunities
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LATEST NEWS
A recent analysis of national survey data reveals that over 1.6 million American adults use some form of complementary and alternative medicine to treat insomnia or trouble sleeping according to scientists at the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM),
U.S.
Marshalls Seize Supplements Promoted as Drugs
The
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized quantities of Ellagimax
capsules, Coral Max capsules, Coral Max without Iron capsules,
and Advanced Arthritis Support capsules valued at approximately
$55,000.00.
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Dragons
Tale wins Pearl Award
LCTA's
magazine, Dragons Tale has been awarded the prestigious Pearl Award
for Media Excellence for its contribution to the promotion of Chinese
medicine and responsible best practice in the UK.
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The
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned three firms, RoTech
Healthcare, Inc., CCS Medical, and Reliant Pharmacy Services, to
stop manufacturing and distributing thousands of doses of compounded,
unapproved inhalation drugs nation-wide.
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Following
an investigation by the MHRA, Richard Underhill (48) of Church Cookham,
Hampshire, pleaded guilty on 28 September 2006 at Guildford Magistrates
Court to one offence relating to the possession of Kamagra gel.
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Two
men and a woman from south London pleaded guilty to offences relating
to the illegal sale and supply of steroid creams following an investigation
by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
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Two
scientific papers have been released that demonstrate both the effectiveness
and safety of red clover for the treatment of menopausal symptoms,
particularly hot flushes.
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The
antioxidant content of tea could mean that drinking three or more
cups a day could reduce the risk of a wide range of health problems,
ranging from cancer to heart disease, and may even be healthier
than water, says a review from the BBC.
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Tupelo, clover, buckwheat and cotton honeys have virtually identical glycemic indexes, Dr. Mark Kern and Jennifer Ilana Ischayek report in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, August 2006.
Mandarins 'May Cut Liver Cancer Risk'
Eating mandarins may cut the risk of developing liver cancer and other diseases, research suggests. Almost 2,800 new cases of liver cancer are diagnosed in the UK each year.
Seaweed Anti-Obesity Tablet Hope
Scientists have found that rats given fucoxanthin - a pigment in brown kelp - lost up to 10% of their body weight, mainly from around the gut. They hope fucoxanthin can be developed into a slimming supplement.
Breda Gajsek, Principal of BCNH gives her views: 'I prefer to call it complementary medicine as its role is to complement orthodox medicine, not to substitute it. Millions of us have turned to complementary medicine when orthodox medicine failed to deliver or help to resolve chronic conditions such as IBS or eczema.
The
World Health Organisation (WHO) welcomes the announcement that Michael
Bloomberg, mayor of New York City, will contribute US$125 million
to a new Worldwide Stop Smoking Initiative. This contribution will
help to end the tobacco epidemic, and translate the principles of
the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control into real action
and implementation on the ground.
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Looking
at your shadow (the shorter it is, the more dangerous UV radiation
is), and covering up with hats, sunglasses and sunscreen, are among
the practical tips for children contained in a new guide on the ozone
layer for primary school teachers
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EVENTS Calendar
Visit this page for a rolling calendar of CAM related events, exhibitions, seminars and training opportunities
[Events Calendar Here]
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mind
Body Soul Event:
Brighton - 7th & 8th October 2006
This year’s Mind Body Soul events continue to inspire and motivate
people to find new ways to better health and spiritual awareness and
with a host of shows planned for this autumn
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on this Event Here]
Integrated
Acupuncture Seminar for Fertility and Obstetrics
(Integrating Chinese and Western medicine – a new level of post
graduate learning)
Oct 14/15/16th, The Royal College of Physicians
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on this Event Here]
Korean
Hand Acupuncture (KHT)
Sat 14th Oct - Sun 15th Oct 06
The College of Traditional Acupuncture, Warwickshire
Korean Hand Acupuncture (KHT) is a unique and versatile style of micro
reflex system acupuncture among micro reflex acupuncture modalities.
[More
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tuina, Swedish, deep tissue, Indian head massage, Ka Huna massage,
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Strong
Bone Defence!
In
Traditional Chinese Medicine, Dura-Bone Elixer is believed to promote
strong and healthy bones for men and women. Dura-Bone Elixir contains
the necessary natural vitamins and minerals recognized by western
science as vital anti-aging, bone and tendon-strengthening.
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Deluxe
Cupping Set
A
set of 16 plastic cups and a powerful hand pump for easy and quick
cupping technique. The value of each cup is very well in design
which make it possible to release small amount of air from the cup
and is firm enough to perform rolling cupping technique.
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Platinum
All-Stars from Nature's Answer
Nature's
Answer®, the 'Liquid Professionals™' for over 30 years,brings
you the next generation of liquid supplements. Introducing our Platinum
'All-Star' Line-Up, a product family of Vitamins, Minerals, and
Nutraceuticals in an easily absorbable form.
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Back
By Popular Demand
Solgar
Vitamin and Herb announces the much-welcomed return of several previously
discontinued products to its premium product line.
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Disposable acupuncture needles from SEIRIN have set the standard world-wide - for good reasons.
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If you like having your feet treated you will love the feel of the Zen Life Personal Reflexologist.
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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
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.
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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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BOA
asks Osteopaths for Feedback on Foster Review
The
British Osteopathic Association says that it shall be providing commentary
concerning some of the practical issues emerging as a result of the Foster
review in the October edition of Osteopathy Today 'but feedback on the
principals detailed in the reports must be our starting point'.
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DoH
Launches Musculoskeletal Services Framework
It is estimated that up to 30% of GP consultations are about musculoskeletal
complaints. Patients suffering from musculoskeletal complaints have endured
some of the longest waiting times for hospital treatment.
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Bogus
Practitioner Found Guilty
A
bogus practitioner was found guilty yesterday on five charges of unlawfully
describing himself as an osteopath when not registered with the General
Osteopathic Council ( GOsC).
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Alopecia May be Impoved by Hypnosis
Alopecia areata might be helped with hypnosis, Dr. Ria Willemsen, of Free University in Brussels, and colleagues write in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
NCH
statement on the Regulation of Hypnotherapy
The
practice of hypnotherapy is not about to be restricted by any forthcoming
changes to the law. Some people have mistakenly assumed otherwise because
of various discussions taking place
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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.
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Brain Basics 1 - The scientific art of NLP
This is the first of three workshops presented by Janet Thomas. All great leaders have it - Henry VIII, Napoleon, Hitler, Martin Luther King, John F Kennedy, Donald Trump and Richard Branson..
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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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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