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Adventures
in Psychiatry - The Scientific Memoirs of Dr Abram Hoffer
For those of us who have learned, through painful personal experience
that drugs, surgery, and most of high-tech medicine offer only very
temporary benefits, but rarely if ever a cure, this book tells the wonderful
story of the rebirth of nutritional medicine. Based on the science of
biochemistry, now known as orthomolecular medicine.
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Natural
Healing for Schizophrenia by Eva Edelman
A
sizeable number of schizophrenics and their families are dissatisfied
with conventional methods and actively seek information on alternative
treatments. Individuals interested in brain biochemistry and the influence
of nutrients, toxins, and illness on brain functioning will also find
this book valuable.
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Timeless
Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation
In
his latest book, Ayurvedic Medicine practitioner and health consultant
Andreas Moritz brings to our attention all of the major issues
concerning health, offering information and effective methods of cleansing
for many of the primal organs and systems of the body, including the
blood and blood vessels and the lymphatic system
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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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UK
Worst for Nutrition and Obesity
British
people have the worst diets in Europe according to the head of the nation's
food watchdog. Food Standards Agency (FSA) Chairman Dame Deirdre Hutton
says all parts of society are eating badly and the nation has a 'troubled'
relationship with food.
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Which?
and 23 Organisations Demand 9pm Watershed
Which?
and 23 other organisations have written to broadcast regulator Ofcom
demanding a 9pm watershed on the television advertising of unhealthy
food to children. Cancer Research UK, the British Heart Foundation,
the National Union of Teachers, Diabetes UK and the National Family
and Parenting Institute are among those who have added their signature
and given their support.
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One
in Eight Deaths in UK is from Digestive Disease
An
embarrassing problem people find hard to talk about is Digestive related
disease. This can cause people to suffer for many years with constipation,
bloating and flatulence or extreme stomach pain in some cases.
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The
Nutri Centre Offers Complete Package
With
over 22,414 different products, The Nutri Centre claims to have the
largest list of nutritional supplements in the world, while also offering
an impressive bookshop specifically related to all fields of the alternative
and complementary therapy industry.
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Why
Train in Oriental Medicine?
Looking
after our body, mind and spirit is becoming an accepted way of making
crucial changes to the way we live our lives. The growing acceptance of
Chinese medicine means that many people are turning to it as an effective,
natural alternative to orthodox medicine
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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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When 'Cheers' Turns to Tears
The British Chiropractic Association (BCA) and The Drinkaware Trust has released new figures on alcohol-induced injuries.
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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.
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
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,
Lines
are Drawn
I can't help thinking that lines are being drawn for an all out conflict
between traditional and contemporary medicine, with accusations of unscientific,
inaccurate practice on the one hand, and mismanagement and self-interest
on the other.
The fact is we all need to work together to improve the health care
of our community, our nation and our world, not least the natural world
and the other living organisms on Earth which all have a part to play
in the balance of life.
Some of the news we publish in this issue is frankly, shocking, and
suggests a world in which professionals seek to discredit others simply
through self interest, and where, for the pursuit of money, there are
those prepared to rape and pillage the natural world. We hope you will
not be saddened by these reports and that they will serve merely to
make us redouble our efforts to bring healing and light into the dark
corners which are clearly never that far away.
Please let us know what you think, and what you are doing out there
to offset all this negativity. Maybe the next issue of altmedzine might
make happier reading!
On a more positive note, we have two new subject headings this issue:
Reiki and Aromatherapy. In our Reiki column we have an
interview which I conducted at camexpo (more about which next week)
with the Reiki
Grand Master Sensei Tadao Yamaguchi,
and also an interesting article on chi by David O'Brien.
Stephen West (BSc Lic.Ac MBAcC)
Email: stephen@altmedzine.com
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On 1st September 2006, new regulations came into force that permit homeopathic products to make medical claims but exempt them from providing any scientific evidence that they are effective. Sense About Science says that ‘this is the first time in its history that the regulation of medicines has moved away from science.
Medics and scientists have weighed into the homeopathy debate, warning that changes to the regulation of homeopathic medicines could put patients at risk. The BBC reports that hundreds of doctors and scientists have signed a statement opposing rules that allow homeopathic medicines to make medical claims.
Tactics used by drug companies to boost profits over the needs of NHS patients have been exposed by a Which? publication. Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (DTB) - a 'doctors' bible' on drugs and treatments - reveals how the pharmaceutical industry drains NHS money by undermining efforts to control the massive £10 billion annual NHS drugs bill.
Following calls from doctors to make it easier to report faulty medical devices, a new campaign is being launched to improve reporting rates of adverse safety incidents involving hospital equipment in the UK.
Does
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so, Bioforce says that its Animal Emergency Essence could
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on helping your pet through this traumatic time:
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Superdrug
Stores in Breach of Medicines Advertising Regulations
The
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
(MHRA) has upheld two complaints from Boots the Chemist
against Superdrug stores for disregarding Medicines
Advertising Regulations.
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in Denver upheld the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) final rule declaring all dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids adulterated, and therefore illegal for marketing in the United States, reversing a decision by the District Court of Utah.
Bo
Derek and State Claudia McMurray Address Wildlife
Trafficking
According
to researchers, only a hundred years ago there were
eight different kinds of tigers, with over 100,000
wild tigers in the world. Today, there are only five
tiger subspecies left and there are fewer than 5,000
wild tigers in the world.
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A leading London gentleman's barber was fined £10,000 after 24 grooming accessories made from ivory were found on its premises during a raid by police.
Recently the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) carried out a nationwide operation against a number of premises believed to be connected with internet sites illegally selling and supplying unlicensed or prescription-only medicines.
Trans
Fats to be Reduced in Hundreds of Brands
Which?
has had success in calling on the food industry to axe
trans fats following scientific warnings which linked
them to increased cholesterol levels and a greater risk
of heart disease.
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'Their overwhelming health and vitality benefits can no longer be ignored, due to peer reviewed articles published in every respected scientific journal in the world,' says Natren.
Some over-the-counter teeth whitening kits can cause chemical burns and painful mouth ulcers, dentists have warned. Increasing numbers of consumers are turning to cosmetic dental treatments to give their teeth a new lease of life.
ConsumerLab
Retests Coenzyme Q10
No
government agency is responsible for routinely testing CoQ10
supplements or other dietary supplements for their contents
or quality. Research by ConsumerLab.com in 2000 and 2004 found
that not all CoQ10 supplements contained their claimed amounts.
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A complaint objecting to a magazine ad for a cosmetic cream by Clinique Laboratories Ltd, London was upheld according to information published by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
A complaint objecting to a magazine ad and a TV ad for ‘Fruit2day’ drink by Hero UK LLP, Leeds, was upheld according to information published by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
Two complaints objecting to a direct mailing for Subsidad capsules by Phyto Nature Source, Willesden, London were upheld according to information published by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
National Commute Smart Day which takes place on Wednesday November 1st 2006 has received the support of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
Sunday 1st October 2006 marked the 26th anniversary of the BUPA Great North Run with around 50,000 runners lined up at the start, confirming the race as the world's biggest half-marathon.
EU
Bans UK Dairy in Hygiene Row
A
Lancashire dairy has been banned from selling its cheese in
Europe after EC officials found evidence of antibiotics, dyes
and detergents in its products.
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The Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers to avoid eating raw oysters harvested in the Pacific Northwest as a result of increased reports of illnesses associated with the naturally occurring bacteria Vibrio parahaemolyticus.
The risks associated with fish consumption outweigh potential benefits, say dietitians and doctors with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM).
Mythology is about human experience and it offers valuable life lessons to the person who understands the history and nature of myth. Mythogenic says that here are some interesting points that will help you with this understanding.
November
Offers from HealthySoul
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month's competition on www.healthysoul.co.uk
offers a year's supply of Viridian's High Five Multivitamins
and Minerals and three runners' up prizes of the book Food
is Better Medicine than Drugs by Patrick Holford and Jerome
Burne.
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SPECIAL FEATURE
Looking after our body, mind and spirit is becoming an accepted way of making crucial changes to the way we live our lives. The growing acceptance of Chinese medicine means that many people are turning to it as an effective, natural alternative to orthodox medicine.
EVENTS Calendar
Visit this page for a rolling calendar of CAM related events, exhibitions, seminars and training opportunities
[Events Calendar Here]
UPCOMING EVENTS
Possession
and the Seven Dragons Workshop
Ben Stevens
Thu 9th Nov 06 - Thu 9th Nov 06
10am - 5pm
The College of Traditional Acupuncture, Warwickshire
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on this Event Here]
Basic
NAET seminar for health professionals
10& 12 November 2006
Hotel Ambassadeur, located right across from the city Congress Center,
JUAN-LES-PINS (South of France, between NICE and CANNES) .
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on this Event Here]
Dr
Rajan Sankaran Seminar
11 & 12 November 2006
The Clarendon Suite, Hagley Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham
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Mind
Body Soul Event
11th & 12th November 2006
London Olympia 2 – Olympia, Kensington London
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Camexpo
Los Angeles 2006
Hyatt Regency Century Plaza
Los Angeles, USA
Conference: November 10-12, 2006
Exhibits: November 11 & 12, 2006
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on this Event Here]
The
NLP Conference
17 - 19 November 2006
Regent's College, Regent's Park, London
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The
Osteopath’s Guide To Keeping Out Of Trouble
The European School of Osteopathy
Boxley House, The Street, Boxley, Maidstone , Kent, ME14 3DZ
Saturday 18th November 2006
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talks to Reiki Grand Master, Sensei Tadao YamaguchiInterview by Stephen West,
Reiki
Grand Master Sensei Tadao Yamaguchi was present at the camexpo exhibition
last week at ExCeL , London on 15th-16th October. Sensei Tadao has been
in the UK for just over 2 weeks leading workshops and seminars in Jikiden
Reiki in the Sheffield and Denham area.
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Come
On, Let's Look at the Alternative
by David O'Brien
Ki:
it's wonderful stuff. You can hold your breath for a little while and
not die, you can go without food and water for a spell without expiring,
you can even go without direct sunlight for a period of time before SAD
sets in and dark, self-destructive thoughts start flapping around your
head like ominous crows, but you cannot, simply cannot live without chi,
prana, orgone energy or whatever else you call it.
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New
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A
new aromatherapy patch, which is designed to stick onto clothes, not the
skin, has been launched into the British natural health sector. Called
Moody's, the patches are available in five different essential
oil combinations.
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Aromatherapy
First for Kevala
Kevala.com,
the holistic therapy college that trains students all over the world via
home study, has announced a first in aromatherapy training.
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Associate
Diploma in Clinical Aromatherapy
The Associate Diploma in Clinical Aromatherapy is accredited by
IFPA and IAM. Anatomy and Physiology needs to be acquired before Module
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BOA
asks Osteopaths for Feedback
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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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.
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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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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Massage
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