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Issue # 476, July 24-25, 2008

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Natural Health and Alternative Medicine Newsletter
Issue #476, July 24-25, 2008
Publisher: David Riklan - http://www.naturalhealthweb.com

In this issue:

-- Top Natural Health News Story of the Week
-- Recommended Product of the Week
-- Other Health News from Around the World
-- Brain Health Item of the Week
-- Health/Safety Tips & Articles for the Week (Nutrition; Ayurveda; Facial Exercise)
-- Book Review: Strength Training Anatomy - By Frederic Delavier
-- Healthy Recipes: Marinated Bean Salad
-- How to Subscribe or Unsubscribe from this Newsletter

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*** Top Natural Health News Story of the Week ***
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* Too Much Sleep Can Hike Stroke Risk in Women *

Sleep patterns in middle-aged women can increase their risk for stroke, researchers in the United States have found. The greatest increase in stroke risk -- 70 percent -- was noted among women who slept 9 hours or more per night, according to their report in the medical journal Stroke.

A link between sleep duration and mortality has previously been noted in a number of studies, but evidence of an association between sleep patterns and cardiovascular disease has been lacking, Dr. Jiu-Chiuan Chen, from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, and co-researchers note.
 
Go here for the complete news story.

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*** Recommended Product of the Week ***
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*** Other Health News from Around the World ***
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* Fast Facts on Fats: What to Eat, What to Avoid *

From curbside snack carts to four-star restaurants, New York City chefs have until next summer to rid their kitchens of trans fat. It's a bold move, but a necessary one, according to city health officials.

"When you look at the evidence, there's no question artificial trans fat increases the risk for coronary heart disease," says Sonia Angell, M.D., director of cardiovascular disease prevention and control at New York City's Department of Health."

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* Change Your Breath From Bad to Good *

We've all found ourselves chatting with someone whose breath could easily wilt a flower. With more than 90 million people suffering from chronic bad breath (also called halitosis), that's a lot of wilted flowers. If you (or someone you regularly smooch) has an attack of bad breath that even Altoids won't fix, try these eight simple tips to fix the problem.

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* Can Less Money Equal Better Eating? *

The less money you have, the better you can eat.

That sounds odd, but it can be true. So often people think that only when you're in the chips (cash, not the potato kind) can you have a good diet. Raspberries in February, organic baby veggies from Spain, 89-grain organic bread that was made at the hand of Bolivian monks who never watch television, meat from cows that spent time in a spa -- you name it.

It's easy to think there's no way a family with a modest budget -- even more modest, nowadays -- can have a healthy and decent diet without hawking the house.

Go here for the complete news story.

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*** Brain Health Item of the Week ***
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* The Four "Insider" Keys to Accelerated Learning Success *

When you read the words "accelerated learning," what comes to mind? A bespectacled "brainiac?" A teenager receiving a Ph.D.? The fact is you don't have to be a prodigy to experience the benefits of rapid learning.

The purpose of this brief article is to give you a "quick and dirty" look at the subject of accelerated learning; what it is, the keys to making it work, and its exciting promise for the future.

Let me begin by stating clearly that you already have the ability to learn and apply huge amounts of material in far less time than you ever thought possible. Accelerated learning is a natural ability possessed by just about everyone. Unfortunately, most people have "unlearned" how to learn quickly.

To read the complete article by Peter Julian, the Official Guide to Accelerated Learning, go here.

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*** Health/Safety Tips & Articles for the Week ***
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* Nutrition *

Chinese food appeals to many of us because it is tasty and relatively inexpensive. We are also under the impression that Chinese cuisine is healthy as it includes large portions of vegetables and low amounts of fat. That's true when the dishes are prepared the traditional Chinese way in China. But American-Chinese restaurants have modified their food for American tastes and as a result, it is not as healthy as the traditional one. Western Chinese restaurants offer appetizers, fried rice, meat rolled in butter, and sweet sauces among their "goodies." And to top it all, the portions are much larger than the ones served in mainland China. That's why, having all this in mind, if you want to eat healthy at a Chinese restaurant, you have to choose wisely.

To read the complete article, entitled "10 Steps To Remember When Eating At A Chinese Restaurant" - By Emilia Klapp, R.D., B.S., go here.

* Ayurveda *

In Ayurveda, Pancha Karma therapy is considered a complete, holistic approach to the elimination of the root cause of each and every chronic disease. Today, in the USA, 70% of deaths are due to chronic diseases rather than infectious diseases. Acharya Charaka has described that imbalances in Doshas can be pacified by Shamana therapies (palliation methods), such as administration of herbo-mineral supplements, lifestyle changes, adopting fasting, etc., but deep rooted imbalances in Doshas can be completely eliminated by the administration of Shodhana therapies (purification methods), such as Pancha Karma, including Vamana, Virechana, Niruha Basti, Anuvasana Basti and Nasya.

To read the complete article, entitled "Panchakarma" - Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla, go here.

* Facial Exercise *

I began teaching Facial Exercise in 1976. At that time, Isometrics were the only form of facial training known to the public. A year later, still teaching Facial Isometrics, I became interested in weightlifting and soon after stepped into competitive bodybuilding. This move called for a marked reduction in body fat. Consequently, this loss of fat had an aging effect on my face. As a Facial Trainer this was not an acceptable trade-off!

I had no intention of giving up bodybuilding, but determined to remedy my dilemma. On a hunch that resistance training could add fullness to my face in the same way it did to my body, I decided to convert each Isometric exercise into an exercise using resistance. This was the beginning of Facialbuilding.

To read the complete article, entitled "Facialbuilding...The Last Word In Facial Exercise" - By Deborah Crowley, the Official Guide to Facial Exercise, go here.

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*** Book Review: Strength Training Anatomy - By Frederic Delavier ***
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Discover for yourself the magic of Strength Training Anatomy, one of the best-selling strength training books ever published!

Get an inside look at the human form in action with more than 400 full-color illustrations. This detailed artwork showcases the muscles used during each exercise and delineates how these muscles interact with surrounding joints and skeletal structures. Like having an X-ray for each exercise, the information gives you a multifaceted view of strength training not seen in any other resource.

This updated bestseller also contains detailed anatomical analysis of training injuries and preventive measures to help you exercise safely. Chapters are devoted to each major muscle group, with 115 total exercises for arms, shoulders, chest, back, legs, buttocks, and abdomen.

The former editor in chief of PowerMag in France, author and illustrator Frédéric Delavier is a journalist for Le Monde du Muscle and a contributor to Men's Health Germany and several other strength publications.

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The list price of this book is $19.95. To purchase it from Amazon.com at a price of $13.57, a 32% discount, go here.

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*** Healthy Recipes ***
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This is a great dish that you can keep in your refrigerator for 3-4 days, and its flavor gets better each day!

Prep and Cook Time: 25 minutes
Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh green beans cut into 1-inch lengths
• 1 15 oz can lima beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 15oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 TBS minced onion
• 3 medium cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 large ripe fresh tomato, chopped
• 2 TBS chopped fresh basil
• 1 TBS chopped fresh oregano
• 1 TBS chopped fresh parsley
• 3 TBS fresh lemon juice
• 2-3 TBS extra virgin olive oil
• salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Directions:

1.   Mince onion and press garlic and let sit for 5 minutes to bring out its health-promoting benefits.
2.   Fill the bottom of a steamer with 2 inches of water.
3.   While steam is building up in steamer, cut green beans.
4.   Steam for 5 minutes. A fork should pierce them easily when they are done.
5.   Drain and rinse canned beans. Let beans sit in colander for another couple of minutes to drain excess water.
6.   Mix all ingredients together. If you have the time, let it marinate for at least 15 minutes. It can keep in the refrigerator for a few days. Keep on hand for a quick meal.

Healthy Cooking Tips:
This salad is even better if it has at least a couple hours to marinate. Make sure the beans are well drained or your salad will taste flat and weak. Also, be sure to use fresh herbs for the best flavor.

Recipes are from the www.whfoods.org website, a very popular website which comes up #1 on a "Google" search for "healthiest foods" and "healthiest recipes." The website provides unbiased information with no commercial interests by the not-for-profit George Mateljan Foundation. George Mateljan is the founder of Health Valley Foods and author of six best-selling books on the Healthiest Way of Eating.

** Do you have a healthy recipe? Email editors@naturalhealthweb.com

     
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