Rodrigues calls for major child welfare measures (New Kerala)

Chandigarh, Sep 4 : Punjab Governor and Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh, Gen (Retd) S F Rodrigues, today called for strengthening institutional mechanism, support structure and monitoring system of state-level Child Welfare Council and district bodies to carry out social initiatives and charter of obligations effectively.

Health Calendar | (The Charlotte Observer)

Sept. 2 Holistic Health Network Meeting: A special ?Blessing of the Hands? observance open to anyone who works with their hands, particularly those who care for others with their hands. 6:30 p.m. Chapel of Presbyterian Hospital, 200 Hawthorne Lane. Free. 704-542-7040; http://ncholisiticnetwork.com. Holistic Health Network Meeting: Peggy Wells, RN, ND, a naturopath and owner ...

GROUPS FEEL MATERNITY TAX EXWEMPTION WILL ENHANCE HEALTH (Bernama via Yahoo! Malaysia News)

Kuala Lumpur, Aug 29 (Bernama)-- Homeopathy practitioners, Wanita Jamaah Islah Malaysia and the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) said the tax exemption on medical benefits provided by employers that was today extended to include maternity and traditional medicine expenses would enhance the level of health in the country.

Cancer victims 'forced into debt' to pay for medicines freely available elsewhere in Europe (Daily Mail)

The NHS drugs rationing body is forcing cancer patients to remortgage their homes to pay for medicines freely available elsewhere in Europe, senior doctors have warned.

'Trick or Treatment': Alternative therapy study (San Francisco Chronicle)

Trick or Treatment The Undeniable Facts About Alternative Medicine By Simon Singh and Edzard Ernst Norton; 342 pages; $25.95 When it comes to alternative medicine, what you don't know can be bad for your health. Who hasn't sprinted to the vitamin aisle or the...

Homeopathy Medicine Website Wins Prestigious Award: Hmedicine.com's Alternative Health Education Content Recognized as ... (PR.com)

Natural Health Journal Editor's Choice Award given to Hmedicine.com for outstanding content and information in the field of Homeopathy and Alternative Medicines. [PR.com - July 08, 2008]

Health Calendar: 08/21/2008 (Traverse City Record-Eagle)

The Health calendar is published weekly. Information to be included can be mailed to the Record-Eagle, P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685; faxed to 946-8632; e-mailed to sbeach@record-eagle.com or delivered to: 120 W. Front St. Traverse City.

Federation Of Holistic Therapists' Training Congress - Sunday 21st And Monday 22nd September, UK (Medical News Today)

The event, which is to be held on Sunday 21st and Monday 22nd September 2008 at Donington Park in the East Midlands, is the UK's largest complementary therapy trade exhibition and educational experience taking place outside of London, and the only event of its kind supported by the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT).

New Medicinal Water Helps Fight Obesity (PR.com)

Is it Bottled Water? Is it Medicine? It's Both. Paradise Promotions Ltd., a Canadian healthcare corporation, has launched the first bottled water products to be allowed by the FDA to make specific, qualified medical claims. These 'Medicinal Waters' intended for the U.S. marketplace are considered as 'over the counter' medicines and are regulated by the FDA. [PR.com - July 28, 2008]

Yoga Community Rallies Behind Yoga Month to End National Health Care Crisis (PR.com)

Leaders within the yoga community throw their support and knowledge of holistic health behind Yoga Month to end the national health care crisis. Toyota, Equinox Fitness, Luna, Health Magazine, and VibeHolistic have also enlisted in the Yoga Month health revolution. [PR.com - June 19, 2008]

How to Prepare a Homeopathic Travel Kit

This is a guide to making your own homeopathic travel kit. But first, for those who don't know, an explanation of what homeopathy is and what is so great about it.

Homeopathic Travel Kit

Homeopathic medicines have recently expanded in favor and are in use by thousands, if not millions of people today.

Topricin brand pain reliever

For years, all I had to do was wince in the presence of my mother-in-law and out came the Advil.

Casey: Part II: Homeopathy: Treatment by wishful thinking

Sales of homeopathic products have grown dramatically in recent years. However, few consumers likely understand exactly what they're buying.

Vision of a vibrant homeopathic community in Wales

Aneurin Bevan famously said homeopathy should be enabled in his new health service.

Is Holistic Treatment Right for You?

As medical costs increase and people grow skeptical of traditional medical advice and pharmaceuticals, holistic medicine is playing a more significant role.

Groups Feel Maternity Tax Exemption Will Enhance Health

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 -- Homeopathy practitioners, Wanita Jamaah Islah Malaysia and the Malaysian Trades Union Congress said the tax exemption on medical benefits provided by employers that was today extended to ...

Bhopal

Cong makes frontal attack on BJP Bhopal, Aug 28: The Congress party on Thursday made a frontal attack on Bharatiya Janata Party over the party's national spokesperson and Rajya Sabha member from Maharashtra, ...

The largest "randomized" acupuncture study ever done: Why did they...

" A statement of fact cannot be insolent ." The miscellaneous ramblings of a surgeon/scientist on medicine, quackery, science, pseudoscience, history, and pseudohistory Who is Orac? Orac is the nom de blog of a ...

Homeopathy degrees under fire

Thursday August 28, 2008 EducationGuardian.co.uk Latest Homeopathy degree suspended after criticism The undergraduate degree in homeopathic medicine at the University of Central Lancashire has stopped ...