http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:42:22 -0700 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:04:26 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Drs-Roizen-Ornish-and-Hyman-push-to-rescue-health-reform-with-lifestyle-medicine?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner Three of the country’s top integrative medicine physicians, Drs. Dean Ornish, Mike Roizen, and Mark Hyman, recently finished collaborating on a statement advocating lifestyle medicine as a primary goal in healthcare reform. Titled “Rescui... healthcare reform alternative medicine Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:04:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Drs-Roizen-Ornish-and-Hyman-push-to-rescue-health-reform-with-lifestyle-medicine?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Bastyr-names-new-dean-of-naturopathic-medicine?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner  Seattle-based Bastyr University, the largest university for natural health arts and sciences in the United States, announced this week the appointment of Jane Guiltinan, ND, as the new dean of the School of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Guiltinan ... naturopathic Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:55:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Bastyr-names-new-dean-of-naturopathic-medicine?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Sugar-How-much-is-too-much-AHA-issues-strict-new-guidelines-for-added-sugars?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner How much sugar is too much? Probably a lot less than you think, based on the American Heart Association’s new guidelines for “added sugars”. For instance, if you’re an average American woman, even one can of regular soda conta... alternative medicine heart disease sugar Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:07:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m9d1-Sugar-How-much-is-too-much-AHA-issues-strict-new-guidelines-for-added-sugars?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Depression-as-bad-as-smoking-for-increasing-mortality-risk?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner Depression increases your risk of dying as much as smoking, according to a new study published in the August issue of the British Journal of Psychiatry. This was the first large (61, 349 surveyed subjects), comprehensive study that looked at the asso... alternative medicine depression smoking Mon, 24 Aug 2009 01:43:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m8d24-Depression-as-bad-as-smoking-for-increasing-mortality-risk?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m8d20-Kids-vitamin-D-levels-shockingly-low-according-to-Childrens-Hospital-researchers?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner Is your child’s pediatrician screening for vitamin D levels? He/she should be, according to the latest large study, published in Pediatrics, on vitamin D levels in children, which found that seven out of ten kids in the U.S. have dangerous... vitamin D pediatrics Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:01:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m8d20-Kids-vitamin-D-levels-shockingly-low-according-to-Childrens-Hospital-researchers?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m7d25-What-is-leaky-gut?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner Leaky gut—an unusually permeable intestinal wall—is a commonly diagnosed condition among patients of naturopathic physicians and functional medicine practitioners. Over the last few years, more and more medical research on increased intes... depression Leaky gut Food allergies Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:32:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m7d25-What-is-leaky-gut?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m7d16-GlutenFree-101-Where-can-I-eat-in-the-Seattle-area?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner Gluten-free cupcakes: available at SweetCakes Bakery in Kirkland. Here's a list of some favorite Seattle-area bakeries, pizza places, and local restaurants that offer gluten-free menu options:PizzaZaw  has artisan-inspired, b... alternative medicine Gluten-free Celiac disease Restaurants Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:21:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m7d16-GlutenFree-101-Where-can-I-eat-in-the-Seattle-area?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m7d11-Fish-oil-more-effective-than-some-antidepressants?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner New study shows fish oil supplements are effective antidepressants for major depression without anxiety.Study of omega-3 supplements for major depression is the largest to dateFish oil supplements significantly benefited patients who were depres... alternative medicine depression antidepressants fish oil omega-3s EPA Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:26:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m7d11-Fish-oil-more-effective-than-some-antidepressants?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Mayo-Clinic-study-proves-celiac-disease-is-on-the-riseCould-you-be-glutenintolerant?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner Celiac disease, in which wheat and other gluten-containing grains are not tolerated, is a growing problem in the U.S and around the globe. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic published a study in July, 2009 showing the disease is now four times more commo... alternative medicine Gluten-free Celiac disease Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:09:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Mayo-Clinic-study-proves-celiac-disease-is-on-the-riseCould-you-be-glutenintolerant?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m5d29-March-for-healthcare-reform-May-30th?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner Washingtonians have the opportunity May 30th to march for healthcare reform.Join your friends, families, and neighbors tomorrow in Seattle for some crucial community action. March en masse to deliver the message: We are determined to support the... healthcare reform alternative medicine naturopathic community action AANP Fri, 29 May 2009 16:01:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m5d29-March-for-healthcare-reform-May-30th?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m5d13-Older-adults-more-likely-to-stay-depressed?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner  Earlier this month, University of Washington psychiatrist Stephen Thielke, MD presented his findings at the American Geriatrics Society Annual Scientific Meeting: older adults who are depressed are more likely to stay depressed as they age, esp... alternative medicine naturopathic integrative depression geriatric psychiatry antidepressants Wed, 13 May 2009 16:22:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m5d13-Older-adults-more-likely-to-stay-depressed?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Doctors-learn-how-environmental-toxins-disrupt-health?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner Plasic water bottles are "endocrine disruptors"Exposure to environmental toxins can majorly impact health and longevity. Despite the growing body of scientific literature surrounding toxicity, health care practitioners are generally inadequ... naturopathic environmental medicine toxicity detoxification Wed, 06 May 2009 20:35:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Doctors-learn-how-environmental-toxins-disrupt-health?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Low-vitamin-D-increases-flu-risk?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner Seattleites may need more vitamin D to optimize immune function If you want to make sure you are covering all your bases when it comes to flu prevention, there is more you can do than follow the typically-spouted recommendations. In fact, for su... alternative medicine naturopathic influenza swine flu immune vitamin D Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:45:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Low-vitamin-D-increases-flu-risk?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m3d19-What-is-the-link-between-diet-soda-weight-gain-and-diabetes?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner Diet soft drinks are linked to weight gain, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome in recent studiesYou probably assume that the extra refined carbs and calories you get from drinking non-diet sodas increases your risks for obesity, heart disease, diabetes... alternative medicine diabetes insulin naturopathic integrative diet soda metabolic syndrome saccarin stevia Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:54:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m3d19-What-is-the-link-between-diet-soda-weight-gain-and-diabetes?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m3d13-New-York-Times-highlights-Acai-superfood-facts-and-hype?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner Acai is a true superfood, but its reputation would benefit from less hype and more researchThe New York Times recently ran a full-page story on the marketing hype surrounding the Amazonian berry known as acai.  I agree with most nutrition-orient... alternative medicine Acai antioxidants phytochemicals Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:50:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m3d13-New-York-Times-highlights-Acai-superfood-facts-and-hype?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m3d9-Healing-from-Within-seminar-in-Seattle-teaches-tools-for-transformation?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner Using Illness as a Means for TransformationTwo of Seattle’s integrative medicine physicians, Dr. Astrid Pujari, MD (http://www.pujaricenter.com/) and Dr. Tanmeet Sethi , MD hosted a free three-hour conference on Friday titled: "Healing Fro... alternative medicine chronic pain healing meditation breathing Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:03:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m3d9-Healing-from-Within-seminar-in-Seattle-teaches-tools-for-transformation?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m3d6-Seattles-holistic-healthcare-providers-meet-to-discuss?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner Dr. Jeffrey Bland explains Type 3 Diabetes and its link to Alzheimer's DiseaseSeattle’s integrative medicine practitioners met Tuesday to learn about the increasing threat of the newest type of diabetes: Type 3 Diabetes. While you may not be fa... alternative medicine diabetes Alzheimer's insulin naturopathic integrative Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:35:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m3d6-Seattles-holistic-healthcare-providers-meet-to-discuss?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m3d1-Alternative-medicine-gurus-testify-before-Senate?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner This week was crucial for defining how alternative and integrative medicine will play a key role in transforming our nation’s health care system. On Thursday, February 26th, some of the top alternative medicine gurus in the US testified before ... healthcare reform alternative medicine Sun, 01 Mar 2009 16:19:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4737-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner~y2009m3d1-Alternative-medicine-gurus-testify-before-Senate?cid=exrss-Seattle-Alternative-Medicine-Examiner