October 25, 2010 - Vol. 23, Issue 14
Healthy Update provides the latest news, expert articles and resources on wellness, healthy living, and integrative medicine. A weekly service of HealthWorld Online since 1997.
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Apply Now - Earn a Drexel CIT Certificate Online!
Prestigious Drexel University - ranked yet again as one of "America's BEST Colleges 2011" by U.S. News & World Report - is offering a comprehensive, evidence-based online Certificate of Advanced Study in Complementary and Integrative Therapies. No need to commute to class - with Drexel Online, you'll learn everything you need to fully master the application of CIT with 24/7 online access to classes and materials. This is an excellent way to broaden your patient base! Courses are taught by clinical practitioners with credentialed expertise in CIT. Financial aid available. MORE: www.drexel.com/healthworld |
Mindfulness Meditation May Ease Fatigue, Depression in Multiple Sclerosis
Learning mindfulness meditation may help people who have multiple sclerosis (MS) with the fatigue, depression and other life challenges that commonly accompany the disease, according to a study published in the September 28, 2010, issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
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New Affordable Care Act grants to help put patients in control of their health care
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced new Consumer Assistance Grants program awards of nearly $30 million to help states and territories put patients in charge of their health care. These grants will support states' efforts to establish or strengthen consumer assistance programs that provide direct services to consumers with questions or concerns regarding their health insurance. View more
Military Calls for a New Holistic Paradigm for Total Force Fitness
Admiral Michael Mullen, the Chairman to the Joint Chiefs of Staff has called for a "21st century definition of fitness that recognizes the importance of a more holistic paradigm that balances performance and readiness with health and well-being." The result is in a special supplement to Military Medicine, "Total Force Fitness for the 21st Century: A New Paradigm." The Wellness Inventory received a two page profile as the first of four "exemplar" assessments featured in the article, "A Survey of MultiDimensional Health and Fitness Indexes." View more
Monthly Coaching Forum with Dr. Patrick Williams & Jim Strohecker - "The Pentagon's New Focus on Multi-Dimensional Wellbeing: A New Opportunity?" -
The Pentagon recently called for a new holistic paradigm for looking at total force readiness and performance that takes into account health and wellbeing from a multi-dimensional perspective. The report was called Total Force Fitness for the 21st Century. What does this new holistic perspective portend for changes that may take place in other areas of our culture, particularly corporate wellness and health care? What new possiblities might this hold for wellness coaching? Please join Dr. Patrick Williams, coaching pioneer and Founder of the Institute for Life Coach Training and Jim Strohecker, CEO of HealthWorld Online and Co-Creator of the Wellness Inventory Certification Training, Tuesday October 26th at 2:00 ET (1:00 CT, 12:00, MT, 11:00 PT) for the next call in our series of Coaching Forums. The topic is "Wellness Coaching opportunities in 2010!". Fee: No charge. (Long distance charges may apply). We look forward to a lively discussion, and we will answer as many of your questions as time permits. Register for the Coaching Forum call.
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WEBINAR: "CREATING WELLNESS" - NOVEMBER 4 (2-3 ET)
Are you ready to focus on creating wellness rather than focusing on disease and risk management? Are you looking for an innovative, holistic approach to wellness? Learn how the Wellness Inventory program (www.WellPeople.com), a whole person model for sustainable lifestyle change, can support your clients, patients, or employees in improving their level of overall personal wellbeing. Health practitioners, nurses, social workers, wellness and life coaches, as well as fitness, spa, and wellness professionals welcome.
To register, contact: http://tinyurl.com/CreatingWellness-Register For more information, contact jim@healthy.net or call 310-823-9553. When: Thursday November 4, 2010 - 2:00-3:00 pm ET (1-2 CT, 12-1 MT, 11-12 PT)
Cost: Free Presenter: Jim Strohecker, President, HealthWorld Online, & co-creator, Wellness Inventory Certification Training |
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Continuing our Wellness Journey - Breathing
 This week our journey focuses on Breathing, the second of 12 keys to wellness in the Wellness Inventory. We can survive for many weeks without food, several days without water, but without air, life ceases in a matter of minutes. When the air is clear, your lungs strong, your body relaxed, and your mind at peace, you experience total wellbeing. Unfortunately, this ideal is seldom realized.... View more
Simply Well - "Make a Friend of Death" - John W. Travis, MD, MPH
Death is a fact of life. In "Make a Friend of Death" John W. Travis, M.D., M.P.H., presents the position that with death as your friend, you might live more consciously—caring for your health and wellbeing, honoring your body as the only one you've got. View more
Staying Healthy Tips - "10 Tips on Staying Healthy with Autumn" - Elson Haas, MD
Open up to the harvest of your year and be willing to work hard and discipline yourself as you head into a new season. If you're a student (we are all students of life), get back to your studies. Yes, it's time to shift from the frivolity and laziness of Summer. Nature is so giving, and it helps to be receptive to her and what the Earth has to offer. What do we have to give to life for all the energy, love, and beauty I hope we all receive? View more
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Healthy Living with Natural Medicine - "Do You Have a Toxic Workplace?" - Holly Luciller, ND, RN
I am not talking about the "toxic workplace" often reported when a work environment is full of backstabbing, gossiping co-workers, a controlling boss or demanding clients. I am talking about toxic substances in your workplace that might be making you physically sick. View more
Integrative Dentistry - "What's in a Smile?" - Flora Parsa Stay, DDS
Nine out of ten men and women agreed that an attractive smile is an important social asset. In "What's in a Smile?" Flora Parsa Stay, D.D.S. outlines what improved technology and cosmetic dentistry has to offer toward creating a beautiful, healthy smile. View more
Integrator Blog - "Jennifer Johnson, ND: Report on the Summit on Standards and Credentialing of Health Coaches"
Empowering people to change their behaviors is the most fundamental of health reform. So when I learned that on September 26-27, 2010, some 70 integrative-oriented professionals were to gather to explore standards and credentialing in the field of health coaching, my antennae went up. Don't all integrative practitioners worth their favorite self-profile have skin in the coaching game? The professionals gathered by leaders from Harvard and University of Minnesota represented nursing, medicine, research, psychology, academic health care, the existing coaching field and even the rare chiropractor and naturopathic doctor. View more
"The Integrator Blog" offers News, Reports, Opinions and Networking for the Business, Education, Policy and Practice of Integrative Medicine, CAM and Integrative Health Care, from Publisher/Editor John Weeks.
Find a Guided Imagery Practitioner
Looking for a practitioner specializing in guided imagery? Search the Guided Imagery section which includes the Academy for Guided Imagery member database in HealthWorld's Find a Practitioner Network. The network contains searchable directories with over 17,000 professionals from 20 leading professional associations in complementary/alternative and integrative medicine. Find a Guided Imagery Practitioner Find a Practitioner Home
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One of the most important keys to healthy aging and wellbeing is maintaining a healthy balance within the cells of your body. For the first time ever because of a major scientific breakthrough you can now put the magical molecules back into your cells so they can do what they are meant to do: heal and restore the body to optimal health.
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There's a Yogi in the Kitchen - "Flavorful Vegetarian Yogic Cooking" - Siri Ved Kaur Khalsa
The yogic tradition of cooking includes dishes that are simple to prepare and full of fantastic flavor as well! In "Flavorful Vegetarian Yogic Cooking" Siri-Veda Kaur Khalsa offers Triple Chili Veggie Pilau (helpfulfor the kidneys and digestion), plus Blissful Beets (great for liver detox and fiber for improved digestion). View More
The Nut Gourmet - "Persimmon Cranberry Relish" - Zel Allen
Perk up your holiday meal with a dazzling relish that tastes as good it looks. Quick to assemble and easily prepared a day or two ahead, this little meal accompaniment adds that a touch of pleasing sweetness to a savory meal. The art of balancing flavors is easy when you invite tart cranberries and sweet persimmons to the dinner table in the form of a relish to complement both savory and sweet dishes. Toasted nuts put the final touch on this simple condiment. View More
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A Holistic Approach to Employee Wellness & Performance
Are you ready to focus on creating wellness rather than focusing on disease and risk management? Are you looking for a fresh and innovative approach to employee wellness? The Wellness Inventory is a holistic assessment and life-balance program designed to help individuals to gain personal insight into their state of physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness. The program then offers guidance and tools to transform this new awareness into lasting changes in their lives, and a renewed sense of health and wellbeing.
Created by wellness pioneer John W. Travis, MD, MPH, and e-health pioneer, HealthWorld Online, the Wellness Inventory is licensed in by companies and organizations in the corporate, healthcare, educational, and government sectors. Are you ready to create a "culture of wellness" in your company or organization?
Contact Jim Strohecker: 310-823-9553 or jim@healthy.net
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| Featured Event 2010 ICF Annual International Conference
October 27-30, 2010
Fort Worth Convention Center
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Registration will open May 2010.
International Coach Federation
Phone: 888.423.3131
Email: icfheadquarters@coachfederation.org
Web site: www.coachfederation.org/conferences-and-events/
Evening at Bastyr for Prospective Students
November 4, 2010
Kenmore, WA USA
Campus Open House
Email: lbailey@bastyr.edu
RSVP: http://bastyr.edu/news/news.asp?NewsID=2088
Find another Bastyr event: http://bastyr.edu/news/news.asp?NewsTypeID=1&eventTypeId=6
Match your career to your values... discover the natural health arts and sciences! Start by attending a Webinar or one of Bastyr University's information sessions – on campus or in YOUR CITY.
AANMC Naturopathic Informational Forum
November 13, 2010
New York, NY
Web site: http://www.aanmc.org/register/forum2.php?forum=75 Join the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges for a free forum at the SLC Center to listen in on a series of presentations and panel discussions with leading professionals in the field of naturopathic medicine. Hear from current students and meet with admissions officers from naturopathic medical colleges.
Health, Wellness and Society
January 20-22, 2011
Berkeley, CA USA
International Journal of Health, Wellness and Society
Email: support@health-conference.com
Web site: http://healthandsociety.com/conference-2011/
Wellness Inventory Certification Training
14 Week Teleclass (Live phone teleconference)
February 15 - May 17, 2011
www.CertifyWellness.com
Three new Wellness Inventory Certification Trainings is scheduled to commence on February 15-17, 2011. The classes will run for 14 weeks and be conducted via a live phone teleconference. The goal of the training is to accelerate your own personal growth process, while creating wellness coaching skills and competence in delivering the Wellness Inventory program to your clients, patients, students, or employees, and supporting sustainable lifestyle change. Developed for wellness coaches, nurses, social workers, health practitioners, therapists, and fitness, spa, and wellness professionals, the training is approved by the International Coach Federation for 28 CCEUs. Daytime and evening classes. Payment plans available.
For more information or to register, call 310-823-9553 or email jim@healthy.net
Integrative Healthcare Symposium
March 4-6, 2011
New York, NY USA
Diversified Business Communication
Email: info@ihsymposium.com
Web site: www.ihsymposium.com Please join us March 4-6, 2011 at the Hilton New York. Be sure to continue checking this site for updates and announcements on what promises to be the best Integrative Healthcare Symposium to date.
36th Annual National Wellness Conference
Growing Wellness
July 18-21, 2011
Pre-conference Workshops - July 16-17, 2011
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI USA
National Wellness Institute
Email: nwc@nationalwellness.orgm
Web site: http://nationalwellness.org/index.php?id_tier=90 Presented by the National Wellness Institute (NWI) -- formed in 1977 to realize the mission of providing health promotion and wellness professionals unparalleled resources and services that fuel professional and personal growth -- the Conference is a "wellness immersion" built upon the premise that professional development and personal growth are interdependent and should be enhanced equally. The Conference environment is a special place where wellness professionals can participate in "best practices" learning opportunities and intensive skill-building programs, and develop networking communities. It is a place where messages for hope, peace, and optimal living are shared with a unique blend of people from all walks of life. Inspiring and rewarding, participants leave with the tools for change.
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