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Issue # 480, August 21-22, 2008

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Natural Health and Alternative Medicine Newsletter
Issue #480, August 21-22, 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 (Kinesiology; Exercise Equipment; Reflexology)
-- Book Review: The Art of Conscious Creation: How You Can Transform the World - By Jackie Lapin
-- Healthy Recipes: 15 Minute Stir Fried Chicken & Bok Choy
-- How to Subscribe or Unsubscribe from this Newsletter

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*** Top Natural Health News Story of the Week ***
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* Does 'Hope Therapy' Help Depression? *

Is being hopeful something we can learn? Researchers hope so. Several studies looking at "hope therapy" are showing positive results.

Study lead author Jennifer Cheavens of Ohio State University says in a news release that "hope therapy seeks to build on strengths people have, or teach them how to develop those strengths. We focus not on what is wrong, but on ways to help people live up to their potential."

That's a detour from traditional talk therapy, which often focuses on what's wrong.

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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* God vs. Doctor: 1 in 2 Say Prayer Saves the Dying *

When it comes to saving lives, God trumps doctors for many Americans.

An eye-opening survey reveals widespread belief that divine intervention can revive dying patients. And, researchers said, doctors "need to be prepared to deal with families who are waiting for a miracle."

More than half of randomly surveyed adults -- 57 percent -- said God's intervention could save a family member even if physicians declared treatment would be futile. And nearly three-quarters said patients have a right to demand such treatment.

Go here for the complete news story.

* Study: You Can Chew Gum and Get Well at Same Time *

Can you chew gum and recover from surgery at the same time? British researchers say it's a great idea for some patients. Chewing gum may speed the return of normal bowel function after colon surgery, a new analysis of five studies suggests. Some patients have trouble moving their bowels after colon surgery but chewing gum may fool the body into good digestion.

Gum gets the juices flowing, literally. Besides saliva, it may stimulate gut hormones and pancreatic secretions, according to the study's authors, researchers at Imperial College London.

Go here for the complete news story.

* Want to Boost Kids' Grades? Get Them Moving *

Want to help your kids do better in school this fall? Get them moving. That's the message from a growing field of research linking physical activity with better academic performance.

At a time when many schools have reduced or eliminated gym classes and recess, experts say the worry goes beyond the childhood obesity epidemic.

Go here for the complete news story.

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*** Brain Health Item of the Week ***
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* Video Games May Help Critical Thinking *

Some video games might deserve more credit than they get, and could be a good teaching tool.

So say researchers including Constance Steinkuehler, PhD, assistant professor in the educational communication and technology program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

They studied nearly 2,000 posts in an online forum for players of the massively multiplayer online game World of Warcraft.

To read the complete article, go here.

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

Do you ever lie? More importantly, do you ever lie to yourself? Well, probably not deliberately. If you've ever wondered why it's sometimes hard to overcome obstacles, or create the life of your dreams, you're not alone! Even experts, who teach manifestation and attraction principles, run into obstacles in manifesting their desires. Could it be that what you consciously say you want clashes with what you unconsciously desire? Could you be lying to yourself, and not even know?

You're probably familiar with the popular concept thoughts create reality. The first time I was introduced to the concept, a flame of anger rose in me faster than you could strike a match. I was red-hot mad because my life looked like an F5 tornado had passed through it. I thought to myself that there is no way I would have created a life of devastation and ruin! What an absurd concept!

To read the complete article, entitled "Short Cut to Health & Riches! Let Muscle Testing Lead The Way" - By LaRue Eppler, the Official Guide to Applied Kinesiology, go here.

* Exercise Equipment *

Exercise shoes can trip you up when it comes to buying a pair suited for your feet. Avoid the pitfalls (and blisters); use these tips to shop for the best exercise footwear for you.

I've got it badly wrong in the past. Lights, mirrors, great displays, pushy sales people, and I was straight to the till.

Big mistake. It's not all about looks when buying footwear for exercise.

To read the complete article, entitled "Exercise Shoes - Buying Tips To Find Your Ideal Pair" - By Asad Tufail, go here.

* Reflexology *

When people ask me, "Can reflexology help my cold?" I believe in my heart that it can. But that doesn't mean it'll happen the way I want it to. Here are some factors to consider to help you and your clients decide what's best for them.

The Pros or "Benefits":

Here's what we can claim about reflexology:

1. Reflexology is stress relieving. (It's probably THE most relaxing method, bar none.)
2. Reflexology helps support the body's own healing efforts toward balance or homeostasis. (This makes sense because when we're more relaxed, everything tends to function better.)
3. Reflexology may influence circulation. (It's a byproduct of our techniques - a bonus!)

To read the complete article, entitled "Can Reflexology Fix A Cold?" - By Wendy Coad, go here.

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*** Book Review: The Art of Conscious Creation: How You Can Transform the World - By Jackie Lapin ***
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Are you ready to learn how to manage your personal energy frequency for the purpose of personal and global transformation? The Art of Conscious Creation gives you the simple yet extraordinary techniques to "Consciously Create" the life you yearn for and desire! This compelling book reveals the 25 Universal Guiding Principals that lead to a happier, more fulfilling, prosperous, and struggle-free life. You will then discover how to apply these remarkably powerful skills on behalf of the planet, helping to manifest a world that is free of hate, war, rage, hunger, and environmental destruction...a world instead filled with peace, prosperity, unlimited opportunity, and joy for all. Contained within this book are keys to mastering visualization on a personal and global level, to harnessing the energy that can change your life, impact the Universe, and transform the world. Learn how joining with others can magnify the power of your thoughts exponentially to create a bountiful future.

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The list price of this book is $15.99. To purchase it from Amazon.com at a price of $11.99, a 25% discount, go here.

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*** Healthy Recipes ***
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Try this meal-in-one that is low in calories, easy to prepare, and will keep your kitchen cool during the hot summer months. Healthy stir-fry is one of my Healthiest Way of Cooking methods, which avoids the necessity of using heated oils that can be damaging to your health. It is a great way to combine high protein foods such as chicken with a variety of nutrient-rich vegetables for a complete meal that is ready in a matter of minutes.

Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes
Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 2 TBS low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup chopped scallion
• 2 TBS fresh minced ginger
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces
• 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
• 4 cups chopped bok choy
• 2 TBS soy sauce
• 1 TBS rice vinegar
• Salt and white pepper to taste
• Pinch of red pepper flakes

Directions:

1. Heat broth in a stainless steel wok or skillet.
2. When broth begins to steam, add scallions and healthy stir fry for 2 minutes.
3. Add ginger and continue to stir-fry for another minute.
4. Add chicken and continue to stir.
5. After about 2-3 minutes, add shiitake mushrooms and bok choy. Continue to stir fry for another 3-4 minutes and add soy sauce, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper.

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.

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