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'eHealthy News You Can Use'

October 6, 2001 - Issue 261 (Previous) (Index)

Low Back Pain Linked to Stress in Young Adulthood - People who reported feeling psychological distress in their early 20's were more likely to report having low back pain in their early 30's.

Alternative to Drugs for Post Traumatic Stress From WTC Tragedy - In the wake of the World Trade Center tragedy, many New Yorker's are turning to drugs such as sleeping pills and antidepressants to help them cope.

Doctors Don't Take Care of Themselves When Sick - Doctors often feel "pressured" to maintain an image of health and to do so, sometimes will try to hide their sickness to maintain that image for their patients.

Depression Common in Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Those who suffer from this type of bowel disease are often more likely to have a greater chance of becoming depressed.

Yogurt Good for Bowel Disease - While yogurt or other probiotics may be helpful for patients with bowel disease, supplements are not a huge benefit unless the treated person is also actively addressing the cause of the problem as well.

Athletes Thinking About Errors May Actually Cause Them - Thinking too much about a particular flaw in one's game has been said to have a negative effect on their overall performance in the game.

New Chemical May Explain "Runner's High" - A natural chemical in our bodies linked to energy, mood and attention can be increased during exercise, such as running, which explains the extra energy granted during a "Runner's High".

Hair Dye Use Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis - Women who use hair dyes for more than 20 years may be nearly doubling their risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, in which the body's immune system attacks the joints.

Bioterrorism Update

Health Agencies Step Up Preparations for Biological Attack - With the possibility of a biological attack, it is important to be prepared.

FBI, CIA Warn Congress of More Attacks if U.S. Strikes Afghanistan - Government agencies say that with attacks on Afghanistan comes a 100% chance of retaliation against the US

Nation Unprepared for Bioterror Attacks - With the terrorist attacks come the realization that the US is far from prepared for bioterrorist attacks.

Weapons: From Smart to Brilliant - The weaponry of the US Military has come a long way since the war in the Gulf; it is now much more efficient and innovative than ever before.

A War on a Small Scale, Possibly Long and Risky - Seeking to avoid the mistakes made by the Soviet Union's failed attempt at invading Afghanistan, Bush has declared that this war will take place on a much smaller level.

Upcoming Course/Seminar Information

The Optimal Wellness Center's Fall/Winter Public Classes - James Jordan, J.D., C.N.C. and Monica Rochman, R.N. will be presenting simple, practical, essential information and guidelines on diet, exercise, detoxification, and goal setting to assist you in your quest for better health.

Applied Kinesiology 100-Hour Certification Program - This 8-session program will teach you how to use Applied Kinesiology as a potent tool for evaluating and manipulating the patient's nervous system and nutritional status.

Vaccine Seminars - Opportunities to attend live lectures around the country on this vitally important issue of our times. Have your specific questions personally answered with practical alternatives.

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