Leaders.netTechnology, Teamwork, ServiceMassage for Stress Reduction- February 17, 2003 In a study of 60 schoolchildren traumatized by Hurricane Andrew, Tiffany Field, director of the University of Miami&146;s Touch Research Institute, found that depression dropped in kids who received 30 minutes of massage twice a week for a month; kids who watched a relaxing video showed no improvement. And cortisol levels, the body&146;s marker for stress, declined significantly in the massage group compared with controls. via MSNBChttp://www.msnbc.com/news/873542.asp?cp1=1 False Memory Planting: Bugs at Disney- February 17, 2003 A key, researchers said, is to add elements of touch, taste, sound and smell to the story. In the Bugs Bunny study, Loftus talked with subjects about their childhoods and asked not only whether they saw someone dressed up as the character, but also whether they hugged his furry body and stroked his velvety ears. In subsequent interviews, 36 percent of the subjects recalled the cartoon rabbit. In another study, Loftus suggested frog-kissing incidents that 15 percent of the group later...http://www.cnn.com/2003/HEALTH/02/16/false.memory.ap/index.html What is Holistic Health- February 6, 2003 Interesting article and chart on difference between allopathic and holistic approaches. via A Simpler Wayhttp://www.holistic.com/holistic/learning.nsf/d92340ab92bae3928725690500812e66/6d6ad242c4e... (Untitled)- February 5, 2003 If vegetarians love animals so much, why do they eat all their foodhttp://radio.weblogs.com/0104630/2003/02/05.html#a1151 (Untitled)- February 4, 2003 Massage therapists have just been named to the top ten list of most healthiest professions. Go to http:editorial.careers.msn.comarticlestenhealthiest to check it out.http://radio.weblogs.com/0104630/2003/02/04.html#a1150 Eating Nuts Reduces Risk of Diabetes in Women- February 1, 2003 By Darin Ingels, ND Healthnotes Newswire (January 30, 2003)&151;Women who consume nuts or peanut butter as part of their regular diet may reduce their risk of developing type 2 (adult onset) diabetes, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (2002;288:2554&150;60). This study provides more evidence that type 2 diabetes may be prevented by making relatively simple dietary changes. In this study, 83,818 female nurses from ages 30 to 55 were questioned in 1980...http://radio.weblogs.com/0104630/2003/01/31.html#a1149 Relaxation (Including Massage) and Exercise Relieves Migraines- February 1, 2003 By Maureen Williams, ND Healthnotes Newswire (January 30, 2003)&151;A treatment program for migraine sufferers that includes exercise and relaxation therapies is more effective than conventional treatment alone, according to a new study in Headache (2002;42:845&150;54). Migraine is a disorder characterized by episodes of severe headaches, nausea, vomiting, and light and sound sensitivity. An estimated 30 million people in the United States suffer from migraines. This high prevalence and the...http://radio.weblogs.com/0104630/2003/01/31.html#a1148 Diglyceride-Rich Foods May Promote Weight Loss- February 1, 2003 By Darin Ingels, ND Healthnotes Newswire (January 30, 2003)&151;Obese men and women who consume foods high in diglycerides as part of a calorie-restricted diet may increase their chances of successful weight loss, according to a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2002;76:1230&150;6). While other studies have shown that high fat consumption can lead to weight gain, the findings of this study show that some types of dietary fat may actually enhance weight loss and reduce body...http://radio.weblogs.com/0104630/2003/01/31.html#a1147 |