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provides information primarily in the form of video programs for wellness. H + H programs entertain as well as inform.   learn more

• Featured Topic - Headstrong Inside the Hidden World of Dyslexia and ADHD
  HEADSTRONG 1 (Introduction) Inside the Hidden World of Dyslexia and ADHD		"Living in the hidden world of Dyslexia and ADHD is part of every day life for some people. Even though they love words, trying to read poetry or a novel is like listening to music with only half of the notes." - H + H Editor

• Featured Topic - Pain Management
  "If you suffer from any form of pain, whether chronic or acute, it may not be necessary to rely on traditional medicine such as pain medication for relief. There are many natural pain management techniques that are available to try, so it is just a matter of finding the best one for you. Some of the most popular are outlined in this article." - H + H Editor
  Natural Pain Management Techniques Pain Management Technique #1: Acupuncture In acupuncture, fine needles are inserted into the skin in order to unblock the meridians (energy channels) and balance the flow of energy through the body.  - Read more

• Featured Topic - Eating Out Healthy
  "Airline Attendants: The Fight to Check Unhealthy Meals: "While an H+H Editor traveled recently to Seattle, WA on United Airlines, he ordered a ham and cheese sandwich during his flight. After taking one bite, he checked the package it came in and read the ingredients and discovered that there was a whopping 2200 milligrams of sodium (salt). When the flight attendant made rounds to collect the garbage, the editor gave the sandwich back to her. She asked why he hadn't eaten his sandwich. The editor replied "…because there was 2200 milligrams of salt," which shocked the flight attendant. The flight attendant then told the other attendants the story and within 15 minutes she returned with a healthy sandwich, an apology, and a money refund for the ham and cheese sandwich.
  	As the story was relayed to a United Airlines Executive, he responded "it's nice to hear such a positive and supportive action from the flight attendant, and thank you for pointing out the health issue." This is a great example of how we can take small steps and work together to keep us all healthy. Here are some other tips for eating healthy when not at home. " - H + H Editor Low-Sodium Diet: How to Eat Less Sodium at Restaurants Health authorities have long been warning Americans to slash the sodium in our diets. Low-Salt Diets: Eating Out

• Featured Topic - India/Cancer Study
  "Cancer, often thought of as a disease of the rich West, is now the second leading cause of death in many low and middle-income countries, including India. By 2020, it is estimated that 70% of all cancer cases will be in these lower income countries - and approximately one fifth of these will be in India alone. Yet the vast majority of studies into cancer risks have been in Western populations, with very few in India. So it is not known whether the same factors have an effect in India. In an attempt to understand possible differences and India's unique cancer challenges, , the INDOX Cancer Research Network, a partnership between the University of Oxford and 12 of India's top comprehensive cancer centres, will conduct a large study, involving as many as 30,000 people in total at 12 centres across India." - H + H Editor
  Largest study of causes of cancer in India begins A large study to investigate causes of common cancers in India is being carried out through a collaboration between Oxford University and 12 leading cancer centres in India. This study, on a scale not seen in India before, will be large enough to investigate whether certain factors common in some Indian lifestyles are important in influencing the risk of cancer.   - Read more

• Featured Topic - Yoga Study on Injuries
  "A recent article in the New York Times argues that yoga can wreck your body, citing the increase of yoga-related injuries in recent years as the number of yoga practitioners has soared. However, yoga has more than 50 well-documented health benefits according to Dr. Tim McCall, author of Yoga as Medicine. Numerous studies on yoga as therapy demonstrate that yoga is an effective stress reliever, but also is a useful complement in the treatment of diabetes, cancer, MS, heart disease, and back pain to name a few. These articles will help you decide where you stand on the effects of yoga." - H + H Editor
  Glenn Black "The Anatomy of Yoga"	How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body Glenn Black, a noted yoga teacher for nearly four decades, is the person to speak with if you would like to know the damage that yoga can do. Many of his regular clients came to him for bodywork or rehabilitation following yoga injuries. Read More Practicing Safe Yoga -- 5 Tips to Avoid Injuries Any type of physical activity that challenges the body should be practiced with awareness and caution.  Read More Yogi Glenn Black Responds to New York Times Article on Yoga

• Featured Topic - Placebos
  "Say "placebo effect" and most people think of the boost they may get from a sugar pill simply because they believe it will work. However research now suggests there is more than a fleeting boost to be gained from placebos. Read on for additional information." - H + H Editor
  Why Placebos Work Wonders: From Weight Loss To Fertility, New Legitimacy For 'Fake' Treatments A particular mind-set or belief about one's body or health may lead to improvements in disease symptoms as well as changes in appetite, brain chemicals and even vision, several recent studies have found, highlighting how fundamentally the mind and body are connected.   - Read more

• Featured Topic - Yoga & Tai Chi
  "Describes the process and attributes of Yoga & Tai Chi. You can do yoga from many different fitness levels. Yoga postures are preparation for breath-work. Then Meditation. Then spiritual reflection. Yoga is not a competitive sport. Tai Chi -moving meditation. Practiced in communities across Asia. Used to prevent falls, lower blood pressure, and manage stress. Flowing movement tied with breath and meditation." - H + H Editor		Stress Relief 12 - Yoga & Tai Chi

• Featured Topic - Live Cancer Cells Research
  "US researchers say they have discovered how to keep tumor cells alive in the lab, generating buzz in the scientific community about a potential breakthrough that could transform cancer treatment. The advance has sparked new hope that someday doctors may be able to test a host of cancer-killing drugs on a person's own tumor cells in the lab, before returning to the patient with a therapy that is likely to be a good match. The study was published after two years of research in collaboration with National Institutes of Health scientists and was funded by the NIH, the Department of Defense, Georgetown University and the National Cancer Institute." - H + H Editor
  A Breakthrough In Live Cancer Cells Research US researchers said Monday they have discovered how to keep tumor cells alive in the lab, generating buzz in the scientific community about a potential breakthrough that could transform cancer treatment. Until now, scientists have been unable to make cancer cells thrive for very long in the laboratory in a condition that resembles the way they look and act in the body.  - Read more

• Order the Stress Relief DVD
  			STRESS RELIEF WITH DR. RUSS GREENFIELD Dr. Russ Greenfield, a nationally recognized expert in integrative medicine, hosts a comprehensive guide to stress relief. Dr. Russ explains what generates stress, how stress affects our families, and how to take positive steps to prevent and deal with stress. Dr. Russ offers a variety of meditative, physical and nutritional therapies, including segments on breathing, relaxation, spirituality, yoga, tai chi, massage and cooking. Dr. Greenfield provides the foundation to develop each of these complementary paths to a more relaxed life for individuals and families. Stress Relief with Dr. Russ Greenfield includes segments with recognized experts: Yoga with Brooks Holland, Tai Chi with Wenhui Li, Meditation with Dr.Joe Parisi and Cooking For Better Living with Chef Phil Anderson. This DVD is designed as a set of answers to the top twenty questions on the subject, provided in a lively, visual manner. Dr. Greenfield's approach is highly personable and compatible with mainstream medicine - everything is presented from the point of view of an M.D.  learn more

• Videos Go to our videos section to see the latest videos, including Headstrong: Living In The Hidden World Of Dyslexia And ADHD, Stress Relief and Subscriber-Based Videos
  How to de-stress air travel Air travel can be stressful any time of year, but especially when airports and planes are packed with travelers around holidays and long weekends.	HEADSTRONG LIVING IN THE HIDDEN WORLD OF DYSLEXIA AND ADHD is part of every day life for some people. Even though they love words, trying to read poetry or a novel is like listening to music with only half of the notes.

• Featured Blog Article
  Specific information regarding Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Nutritional Methods in cancer prevention/treatment from NCI follows, including expert-reviewed information summaries about Gerson therapy, Gonzalez regimen, and the use of coenzyme Q10 as treatments for people with cancer. Moreover, a listing of U.S. clinical trials about nutritional therapy methods from NCI’s list of cancer clinical trials which are now accepting participants is provided. The list of trials can be further narrowed by location, drug, intervention, and other criteria." - Health + Healing Editor
  		Nutritional Methods in Cancer Prevention/Treatment Nutritional Methods Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) supplements or diets used as cancer prevention or treatment methods. Specific Types of Nutritional Methods Clinical Trials for Nutritional Methods

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