http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:04:38 -0700 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:11:22 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Great-American-Smokeout-2009-brings-awareness-to-healthy-living?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner Today marks the 34th annual Great American Smokeout. Americans participate by taking a break from cigarettes on this day each year. The message is, "if you can quit for a day, you can quit for good". The American Cancer Society conti... News Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:11:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Great-American-Smokeout-2009-brings-awareness-to-healthy-living?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Swine-flu-vaccine--get-the-shot-or-else?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner By now everyone has heard of the wide spread H1N1, otherwise known as "swine flu". And, reports abound on the relatively quick release of an FDA approved vaccine to combat this pandemic. However, a recent report by Fox News regarding Mas... Politics News Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:46:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Swine-flu-vaccine--get-the-shot-or-else?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Longevity-and-Natural-Health?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner Photo by Dino De Luca, freedigitialphoto.net According to a recent report in Health Day News, a current trend in increasing life expectancies may mean that half of the babies being born today will live up to 100 years. Researchers say this trend is ... News Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:54:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Longevity-and-Natural-Health?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Cancer-in-the-news-again?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner   Berni Madoff is reported to have cancer. AP Photo/David Karp Another cancer case makes headlines today as convicted felon Bernie Madoff is reportedly dying from pancreatic cancer (see Reuters article here). It would seem there are more high p... Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:57:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Cancer-in-the-news-again?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Dietary-Fats-101?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner www.photobucket.com As if the volumes of conflicting information on dietary fats were not already confusing enough, a recent report from Fox News claims that dietary fat can actually make you stupid and lazy! (That doesn't exactly sound "fair a... weight loss News Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:47:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Dietary-Fats-101?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Will-Obamas-new-Food-Czar-end-organic-farming?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner   Organic Farming - Photo courtesy of freedigitalphotos.net It would appear so considering the history of his latest appointment of Michael Taylor, as "Food Czar". The former Monsanto Executive worked closely for years with the FDA, p... Politics News Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:16:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Will-Obamas-new-Food-Czar-end-organic-farming?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Breast-is-best--but-is-it-for-everyone?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner August is breastfeeding awareness month August is National Breastfeeding Awareness month, and August 1st through the 8th is International Breastfeeding Awareness week. There has been a push for mothers to return to the natural method of breastfeedin... News Women's health Tue, 04 Aug 2009 06:38:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Breast-is-best--but-is-it-for-everyone?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Obesity-and-the-bottom-line?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner Who's to blame for the current obesity crisis in the US? photo courtesy of photobucket.com In a recent report, researchers stated that the obesity problem in the US is costing the healthcare industry $147 billion per year. That is the bottom line. A... weight loss News Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:22:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Obesity-and-the-bottom-line?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m7d24-Alternative-medicine-field-may-help-economy-with-new-career-opportunities?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner     Could alternative healthcare help the economy? photo courtesy of photobucket.com As complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) becomes more mainstream, many new career paths are beginning to open up for holistic health advocates.... Politics Alternative therapy News Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:17:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m7d24-Alternative-medicine-field-may-help-economy-with-new-career-opportunities?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Alternative-medicine-spotlight-Hypnotherapy-in-the-news?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner Photo courtesy of photobucket.com There have been a few reports recently putting hypnotherapy in the spotlight as another alternative medicine practice. What is hypnotherapy? When hearing the term hypnosis, it may conjure images of stage entertainer... Alternative therapy Wed, 22 Jul 2009 08:20:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Alternative-medicine-spotlight-Hypnotherapy-in-the-news?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m7d20-Federal-Court-awards-compensation-to-boy-injured-by-vaccines?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner   Photo courtesy of photobucket.com In the case of Andreu v. Secretary of Health and Human Services, No. 2008-5184 (Fed. Cir.) the plaintiff was awarded compensation after suffering irreversible injuries that were linked to the DPT vaccine. Wit... News Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:09:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m7d20-Federal-Court-awards-compensation-to-boy-injured-by-vaccines?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m7d17-Obama-plans-for-nationwide-swine-flu-vaccine?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner   www.photobucket.com The Obama administration announced last week its plans to implement a $350 million nationwide vaccine campaign for the H1N1 virus. At the G8 summit in Italy, the president stated, "I think it's clear that although w... Politics News Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:47:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m7d17-Obama-plans-for-nationwide-swine-flu-vaccine?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m7d15-CAM-expert-weighs-in-on-Obamas-healthcare-plan?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner   courtesy of freedigitalphotos.net As the president pushes Congress to pass his healthcare reform bill by August, and Democrats pledging to support the president's efforts, various parties are bringing their ideas to the table in a last minu... Politics News Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:30:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m7d15-CAM-expert-weighs-in-on-Obamas-healthcare-plan?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m7d8-St-Johns-Wort-as-effective-as-conventional-antidepressants-with-less-side-effects?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner St. John's wort Breaking news in Herbal research It is no secret that St. John's Wort is a common herb used in the treatment of mild to moderate depression. The good news is new research has found that it may also be effective in the treatment of se... Alternative therapy Herbs Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:49:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m7d8-St-Johns-Wort-as-effective-as-conventional-antidepressants-with-less-side-effects?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Obamas-healthcare-plan-Staying-positive-in-the-wake-of-negative-reports?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner Photo courtesy of freefoto.com There have been many recent reports attacking the current administration's healthcare proposal. Republicans and Democrats alike fear it will come at great cost to future generations of Americans. The middle class and... Politics News Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:48:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Obamas-healthcare-plan-Staying-positive-in-the-wake-of-negative-reports?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m7d4-Swine-flu--is-Tamiflu-the-answer?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner The first swine flu related death in London was reported today. This follows several reports over the past few weeks of other deaths caused by the H1N1 virus: 3 deaths in New Zealand, 3 in the UK, 2 in Virginia, 4 in Washington state, 3 in Florid... Alternative therapy News Sat, 04 Jul 2009 13:42:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m7d4-Swine-flu--is-Tamiflu-the-answer?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m7d1-The-new-iPhone-sparks-cell-phone-safety-debate?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner Photo courtesy of Shawna Gedgaudas New cell phone models are being released all the time. The latest gadget, the iPhone and others use newer technology and offer more features, which seem to make them almost a necessity. As mobile devices become mor... News Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:57:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m7d1-The-new-iPhone-sparks-cell-phone-safety-debate?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Medical-fraud-under-the-guise-of-alternative-medicine?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner See Healiohealth.com for more info. The breaking news today is the story of a healthcare practitioner from Georgia who was just sentenced to less than five years in prison for medical fraud. Chaunsay Beckwith was the operator of an alternative medic... Alternative therapy Herbs News homeopathy Acupuncture Yoga Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:19:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m6d29-Medical-fraud-under-the-guise-of-alternative-medicine?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Michael-Jackson-dead-at-50--sudden-cardiac-arrest-suspected?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner Photo courtesy of freedigitalphotos.net The King of Pop has died at the early age of 50. Reports are claiming that sudden cardiac arrest is the culprit. As shocking and sad as this news is, the real tragedy is that cardiac related deaths are on the ... Alternative therapy News Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:52:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Michael-Jackson-dead-at-50--sudden-cardiac-arrest-suspected?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m6d23-FDA-approved-drugs--are-they-really-safer-than-alternative-medicines?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner The anti-alternative medicine camp is at it again, with new headlines popping up today referring to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) as "unorthodox" and "mystical mumbo jumbo". (see recent article in the Idaho Statesma... Politics Alternative therapy Herbs News homeopathy Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:56:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11401-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m6d23-FDA-approved-drugs--are-they-really-safer-than-alternative-medicines?cid=exrss-Orlando-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner