April, 2008
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This newsletter provides up-to-date research-based wellness and self-care information and tells you about books, e-books, web sites and events that can enhance well-being, promote health, and help develop self-care, teaching/learning and leadership skills. Please forward it in its entirety to whomever you believe may benefit.
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Scroll down to what interests you…
1. Your wellness message
2. Wellness news:
a. Obesity: is it contagious, and what does it have to do
with plastics?
b. What juice can beat high blood pressure?
c. Music for stroke recovery?
d. New research on vitamins
e. Surgery or exercise for chronic knee pain?
f. Stress linked to cancers
3. Wellness Books: Check out the new format and new
editions!
4. Online "Living Well with Menopause" support group
5. Self-care/wellness e-books
6. A new book for nurse educators
7. A new book for nursing leaders and managers
8. Archives of past Wellness Newsletter issues.
9. Wellness Event: A new Integrating Phenomenology
workshop
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1. Wellness Message
Whatever house I enter, I shall come to heal.
- The Hippocratic Oath
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2. Wellness News:
a. Obesity: is it contagious, and what does it have to do with plastics?
Obesity is socially contagious. Your friends can make you fat (or keep you slender, according to new research from Harvard and the University of California-San Diego.If a person you consider a friend becomes obese, your own chance of becoming obese goes up 57 percent. Among mutual friends, the effect is even strong, with chances increasing 171 percent. Among siblings, if one becomes obese, the likelihood for the other to become obese increases 40 percent; among spouses, 37 percent. No effect among neighbors, unless they were also friends.
Distance doesn't matter. Even friends 500 miles away can impact on your obesity. People come to think that it is okay to be bigger when those around them are bigger, the researchers suggest. Any public health intervention aimed at reducing obesity should consider these findings.
Helping one person can affect a whole network of obese people. Thinness may also be contagious!
Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/07/070725175419.htm
Obesity is also linked in men to phthalates, a common chemical found in plastics and soaps according to a study at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Men with the highest levels of phthalates in their urine had more belly fat and insulin resistance (other factors adjusted).
Phthalates are found in cosmetics, shampoos, soaps, lotions, lubricants, paint, pesticides, plastics and also coat some time-released medicines.
What to do? Check products prior to buying them and use alternatives.
Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/03/070314110441.htm
What else can you do? Natural purple pigments in fruits, vegetables and berries, such as blueberries may help prevent obesity. Eat them daily.
Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080211091354.htm
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b. What juice can beat high blood pressure?
Two cups a day of beet juice can significantly reduce blood pressure. Blood pressure starts dropping within an hour of ingesting the juice, peaks 3-4 hours later, but continues to affect blood pressure for 24 hours. You can get the same effect by drinking the juice of green, leafy vegetables. If you're hypertensive (or know someone who is), making beet juice or drink the juice that comes in canned beets, and have leafy green vegetables daily: kale, spinach, escarole, dandelion greens, watercress, arugala, etc. Visit your produce stand or section in your supermarket and experiment by adding greens to carrot juice.
Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/0802051.htm
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c. Music for stroke recovery?
Listening to everyday music for a couple of hours the first few weeks after a stroke can improve recovery. Verbal memory improved by 60 percent in music listeners (as compared to 18 percent in audio book listeners and 29 percent in non-listeners). Focused attention improved by 17 percent in music listeners as compared to no improvement in audio book listeners and non-listeners. The effects held for six months after the stroke.
Music listeners also experienced less depression and confusion than the control group. Music that has lyrics is best; it could be the combination of music and voice that leads to the crucial benefits.
Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080219203554.htm
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d. New research on vitamins
A low concentration of vitamin E in the blood is linked with physical decline in older persons.
Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080122165555.htm
Good food sources of vitamin E include: dark green vegetables (see b above), legumes (peanuts, dried beans), nuts, seeds and whole grains, eggs, milk, oatmeal, soybeans sweet potatoes and wheat germ. Have 1 or more each day.
Lack of vitamin D may increase heart diseaserisk. Twenty to 30 percent of the population lacks sun exposure and doesn't get enough vitamin D.
Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080107181600.htm
Vitamin D2 supplements appear to reduce the risk of falls among women with a history of falling and low blood vitamin D levels living in sunny climates, especially during the winter.
Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080114162526.htm
Taking vitamin D supplements can be problematic because they can depress the immune system. Exposing the arms, face, or back to the sun 3 times a week for 15 minutes at noontime can do the trick for fair-skinned individuals; African American may require up to 40 minutes or exposure.
Downing a tablespoon of cod liver oil a day can also provide the needed amount, as can daily amounts of one or more of: whole egg, sweet potatoes, tuna, vegetable oils, saltwater fish, sardines, salmon, and oatmeal.
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e. Surgery or exercise for chronic knee pain?
Sufferers of chronic patellofemoral syndrome (PFPS), a chronic pain in the front part of the knee, gain no extra benefit from surgery according to researchers at the ORTON Research Institute, in Helsinki, Finland who conducted a randomized study. Arthroscopy results and exercise therapy outcomes turned out to be just about the same, but the surgery cost more.
A follow up study still found no differences in outcome. The researchers concluded that arthroscopy is not a cost effect treatment for chronic PFPS and surgery should not be routinely used.
Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/12/071212201511.htm
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f. Stress linked to more cancers
Stress may increase a woman's risk of developing cervical cancer. HPV infection alone is not sufficient to cause cervical cancer, according to Fox Chase Cancer Centers' Carolyn Y Fang, PhD. Only a small percentage of HPV infections progress to cancer. A healthy immune system helps HPV infections disappear over time. Major life stresses were not associated with cervical cancer. It was the subjective daily stress that led to cervical cancer.
Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080215151225.htm
Severe psychological stress may be linked to breast cancer according to findings from a Queen's University study. Previous studies have found an association between the loss of a spouse or loved one and elevation in breast cancer risk.
Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/03/080308103341.htm
How to improve the immune system? Obtain 6-10 hours of sleep each night. Eat 5-10 fresh and/or frozen vegetables a day; their antioxidants protect your cells. Nurture yourself daily; stress affects immunity (see f). Avoid meat, fried foods, refined grains/junk foods, and sodas, especially diet sodas (linked with heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity and other chronic conditions).
Source: www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/news_MindBody,
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3. Wellness Books:
*Aging Beyond Belief by Wellness Guru, Don Ardell, 2007.
Aging Beyond Belief includes 69 recommendations for a more healthful, enjoyable and meaningful existence at every stage of life. Order from http://www.wholeperson.com/x selfhelp/aging.htmlAnchor-Aging-47857 or Don's web site: http://www.seekwellness.com/wellness/index.htm
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*Living Well with Anxiety: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You That You Need to Know.
Contents include how to self-diagnose anxiety, wellness approaches (nutrition, herbs, environmental changes, exercise, other anxiety-reducing and healing measures), relationships, purpose and spirituality, creating your own anxiety plan and finding and working with the right practitioner.
Ask your local book store to order LWW Anxiety if you don't find it on the shelf.
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*The Art of Becoming a Nurse Healer. Written for clinicians, students, and educators. Contents: Knowledge base for the nurse healer; The nature of a caring relationship, Nurse healing in action. AJN Book of the Year award; 5 star Doody rating. Order at: http://www.hcmarketplace.com/prod-4047.html. Direct link to Amazon. Com: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1414023960/qid=1095875188/sr=1-5/ref=sr_1_5/103-4946993-1098208?v=glance&s=
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*Comfort and Joy: Simple Ways to Care for Ourselves and Others. Available from orders@redwheelweiser.com or oneline at www.conari.com
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*Encyclopedia of Complementary Health Practice. Includes concepts and issues, economic and practice issues, education issues, legal/legislative/health policy issues, historical perspectives, conditions(from a-z), influential substances, practices and treatments, contributor directory, and resources directory. Click on www.springerpub.com and write Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box.
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*The Food Intolerance Bible: A Nutritionist's Plan to Beat Food Cravings, Fatigue, Mood Swings, Celiac Disease, Headaches, IBS, and Deal with Food Allergies. Orders at orders@redwheelweiser.com or oneline at www.conari.com
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*Garden Therapy Guidelines for Special Needs by Judith Gammonley, ARNPBC,EdD, LCP includes how to use garden therapy with those who are memory impaired, brain injured, or who struggle with developmental or physical challenges. Contact Dr. Gammonley at goodgam@aol.com or phone her at (727)784-2449.
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*Group Leadership Skills provides theory, concepts and practical applications for the new or seasoned group leader with task, work, social, therapeutic, focal or focus groups. Go to www.springerpub.com and write Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box.
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*Health Promotion in Communities: Holistic and Wellness Approaches.
Focuses on applying wellness and holistic concepts to community work and includes a model and self-assessment for health and wellness with changing and vulnerable populations, in rural settings, on the internet, with individuals and groups, families, African American women, Hispanic communities, diabetes programs, parish nursing, schools, and homeless centers. Click on www.springerpub.com and write Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the page.
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*Healthy Holistic Aging: A Blueprint for Success.
Carl Helvie, RN, DrPH says you can live to be 100, and at age 74, he's a perfect example of the right things to do. He has no chronic illnesses and is among the 11% of the age 65-and-overs who take no prescribed medications. The book cites overwhelming scientific evidence that good diet, exercise, adequate sleep, prayer, meditation, positive relationships with others and a clean and safe environment can ensure successful aging. Visit Dr. Helvie's web site to obtain the book and other
helpful information at www.HealthyHolisticAging.com
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* Her Inspiration, subtitled, Secrets to Help You Work Smart, Be Successful and Have Fun.
This book is full of quotes and thoughts from hundreds of women to encourage, motivate, and support you as you make your way. Order from orders@redwheelweiser.com or online at www.conari.com
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Wellness Newsletter, March, 2008
Here’s your Wellness Newsletter, March, 2008
This newsletter provides up-to-date research-based wellness and self-care information and tells you about books, e-books, web sites and events that can enhance well-being, promote health, and help develop self-care, teaching/learning and leadership skills. Please forward it in its entirety to whomever you believe may benefit.
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Scroll down to what interests you…
1. Your wellness message
2. Wellness news:
a. Music therapy offers hope for depression
b. Spanking may increase risk of sexual problems as adults
c. Stress and fear can affect cancer recurrence
d. Dietary changes alone can lower cholesterol
e. Low-fat diets more likely to reduce risk of heart disease than low-carb diets
f. Reduce carcinogens: use rosemary
3. Wellness Books: Check out some new additions!
4. Online “Living Well with Menopause” support group
5. Self-care/wellness e-books
6. A new book for nurse educators
7. A new book for nursing leaders and managers
8. Archives of past Wellness Newsletter issues.
9. Wellness Events: Heal the Healer and Healing Workshops held at an unspoiled Florida beach site near Sarasota, and a new Integrating Phenomenology workshop in Coconut Grove. AHNA offer.
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1. Wellness Message
May your life be like a wildflower, growing freely in the beauty and joy of each day.
Native American proverb
2. Wellness News:
a. Music therapy offers hope for depression
While the studies on using music therapy to treat depression have been small, 4 out of 5 show benefits, according to a group of Cochrane Researchers who set out to see whether the evidence showed that music therapy could deliver. High quality clinical trials are needed, but in the meantime, playing classical or well-loved tunes for the depressed may be a good idea---no side effects and economically feasible.
Source: Wiley-Blackwell (2008, January 23). Music therapy may offer hope for people with depression. ScienceDaily. Retrieved January 20, 20008, from http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080122203158.htm
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b. Spanking may increase risk of sexual problems as adults
Murray Straus, co-director of the Family Research Laboratory at the University of New Hampshire analyzed the results of four studies and found that spanking and other corporal punishment by parents is associated with an increased probability of three sexual problems as a teen or adult:
1. verbally and physically coercing a dating partner to have sex
2. having risky sex including premarital sex without a condom, and
3. masochistic sex, such as being aroused by being spanked when having sex.
Because “over 90 percent of U.S. parents spank toddlers, the potential benefits for prevention of sexual and relationship violence is large, according to Strauss.
The most important finding of this study is that “each increase of one step on a four-step measure of corporal punishment was associated with a 10 percent increase in the probability of verbal sexual coercion by men and a 12 percent increase in sexual coercion by women,” says Strauss, who presented his new research findings at the American Psychological Associations’ Summit on Violence and Abuse in Relationships: Connecting Agendas and Forging New Directions held February 28 and 29 in Bethesda, MD.
Strauss encourages professionals to advise parents about the evidence-based policy for no spanking, and to provide ways to use positive discipline to correct misbehavior. Note: more than 100 other studies provide evidence that spanking is one of the roots of relationship violence and mental health problems. It could be that parents resort to spanking because they don’t have the tools to use positive discipline.
Source: University of New Hampshire (2008, March 2). Spanking kids increases risk of sexual problems as adults. ScienceDaily. Retrieved March 9, 2008, from
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080228220451.htm
Positive discipline resource: www.positivediscipline.com/
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c. Stress and fear can affect cancer recurrence
Psychological and physiological stress prior to, during and after surgery has a biological impact that impairs immune system functioning, according to Professional Ben-Eliyahu, from Tel Aviv University’s Department of Psychology. An impaired immune system is a major factor in the promotion of cancer metastases after surgery. He suggests starting a program that reduces or even blocks stress may prevent cancer recurrence.
Source: Tel Aviv University (2008, February 29). Stress and fear can affect cancer’s recurrence. ScienceDaily. Retrieved March 9, 2008, from
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080227142656.htm
Note: One strategy I’ve used with clients is to make a relaxation and stress-reduction tape and ask that it be played prior to, during, and after surgery, to reduce stress and aid healing.
Other stress reduction resources:
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/stress_relief_meditation_yoga_relaxation.htm
http://www.dvc.edu/english/Learning_Resources/stress_reduction_exercises.htm
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d. Dietary changes alone can lower cholesterol
The results of a recent study of 377 people with high cholesterol who were counseled by 52 registered dietitians at 24 sites in 11 states showed it took about 8 months, and 3-4 appointments to reduce cholesterol.
Key nutrition issues they used in the study included reducing saturated (animal) and trans (fried foods) fat and increasing “healthy” fats such as olive oil, increasing fiber (fruits and vegetables), eating fish twice a week, regular exercise, weight management, reading labels and healthy dining out.
Unfortunately, many clients dropped out of counseling after one or two visits. Lack of insurance coverage was a major factor. The lead author noted that heart patients are on multiple cholesterol medication, but never receive nutritional counseling without realizing that cholesterol “can be lowered without medication or increases in medication…”
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association 108.
University of Michigan Health System (2008, March 6). Many patients can reach LDL cholesterol goal through dietary changes alone, study shows. ScienceDaily. Retrieved March 9, 2008 from http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/03/080304105817.htm
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e. Low far diets more likely to reduce risk of heart disease than low-carb diets
Results from a new study published in Hypertension showed the higher fat content of a low carbohydrate diet may put dieters at an “increased risk of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) because these diets often reduce protection of the endothelium, the thin layer of cells that line the blood vessels of the circulatory system.”
Over a 6-week period, the researchers found two important difference in participants on the low-carb diets:
1. reduced dilation in the arm artery in participants on low-carbohydrate diets, an early indicator of cardiovascular disease (participants on the low-fat diet showed significant improvement in flow-mediated dilation in their arms).
2. significantly less daily folic acid intake; folic acid can help reduce the likeliness of heart disease due to its antioxidant properties, and especially its ability to lower levels of homocysteine, a naturally occurring amino acid that can be dangerous at elevated levels.
Source: Medical College of Wisconsin (2008, March 3). Low-fat diets more likely to reduce risk of heart disease than low-carb diets. ScienceDaily. Retrieved March 9, 2008 from http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080229141756.htm
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e. Reduce carcinogens: use rosemary & green tea
Several animal tests have shown acrylamide to be a carcinogen and a recent study conducted by the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark, showed a positive association between acrylamide and breast cancer in humans.
Acrylamide is formed during the preparation and processing of many foods whenever frying, baking or grilling carbohydrate-rich foods such as bread, French fries and biscuits. The longer the cooking time and the lower the water content, the higher the acrylamide content in the heat-processed food.
Other tests show that blanching and salt may reduce the acrylamide content in potato products. Adding rosemary to dough prior to baking a portion of wheat buns, even to less than one percent of the dough, was enough to reduce the acrylamide content significantly. Drinking green tea or adding it to foods about to be baked, fried, or grilled may also reduce the acrylamide content.
Source: Technical University of Denmark (2008, March 4). A little rosemary can go a long way in reducing acrylamide in food. ScienceDaily. Retrieved March 9, 2008 from
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080229142817.htm
3. Wellness Books:
Aging Beyond Belief by Wellness Guru, Don Ardell, 2007.
If you plan to age, prepare yourself - it's later than you think and the challenge of aging well should be taken seriously. Discover what aspects of aging can't be changed and guide the rest that can. Aging Beyond Belief includes 69 recommendations for a more healthful, enjoyable and meaningful existence at
every stage of life, written by the world's most prolific, outrageous, humorous and athletic expert on wellness. The book can be ordered from: http://www.wholeperson.com/x-selfhelp/aging.html#Anchor-Aging-47857 or Don's web site: http://www.seekwellness.com/wellness/index.htm
*Living Well with Anxiety: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You That You Need to Know.
This helpful self-care manual provides a mind, body, and spirit wellness approach to anxiety. Learn how to control anxiety and stress naturally. Contents include how to self-diagnose anxiety, wellness approaches (nutrition, herbs, environmental changes, exercise, other anxiety-reducing and healing measures), relationships, purpose and spirituality, creating your own anxiety plan and finding and working with the right practitioner. Ask your local book store to order LWW Anxiety if you don't find it on the shelf. You can also find this book by clicking on www.harpercollins.com and writing Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
* The Art of Becoming a Nurse Healer. ISBN – 1-929693-49-451695. 88 pages
The author, a psychiatric nurse and medical sociologist discusses the hazards and realities of nursing that form real barriers to practicing a healing form of nursing. She offers practical advice that allows nurses to practice in ways that renew their spirits and rediscover their love of the reasons they went into nursing. Written for clinicians, students, and educators. Contents: Knowledge base for the nurse healer; The nature of a caring relationship, Nurse healing in action. AJN Book of the Year award; 5 star Doody rating. Order from publisher at: http://www.hcmarketplace.com/prod-4047.html Direct link to Amazon. Com: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1414023960/qid=1095875188/sr=1-5/ref=sr_1_5/103-4946993-1098208?v=glance&s=
*Encyclopedia of Complementary Health Practice. Includes concepts and issues, economic and practice issues, education issues, legal/legislative/health policy issues, historical perspectives, conditions (from a-z), influential substances, practices and treatments, contributor directory, and resources directory. For more information or to order, click on www.springerpub.com and write Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
*Garden Therapy Guidelines for Special Needs by Judith Gammonley, ARNPBC, EdD, LCP includes how to use garden therapy with those who are memory impaired, brain injured, or who struggle with developmental or physical challenges for symptoms as widely divergent as wandering, distractibility, poor communication, mood changes, disorientation, fatigue, frustration, aggression, limited social skills, lack of self-confidence, limited mobility, depression, lack of motivation, anxiety, and social withdrawal. For copies, contact Dr. Gammonley at goodgam@aol.com or phone her at (727) 784-2449.
*Group Leadership Skills. Now in its 4th edition, this book focuses on an introduction to group work, basic group concepts and processes, working to achieve group goals, special group problems, beginning/guiding/terminating the group, supervision of group leaders and co-leadership, behavioral approaches for group leaders, recording and analyzing group process, groups for the old adults, working with focal groups, when the organization is the group, and when the community is the group. Go to Springer Publishing Company by clicking on www.springerpub.com and write Carolyn chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
*Health Promotion in Communities: Holistic and Wellness Approaches. Focuses on applying wellness and holistic concepts to community work and includes a model for health and wellness promotion in communities, health promotion with changing and vulnerable populations, community self-assessment, principles of planning effective community programs, community mobilization and participation, evaluating community health programs, health promotion in rural settings, health promotion on the internet, nutrition and weight management, fitness and flexible movement, typical childhood communicable diseases; promoting community resilience, stress management, smoking cessation, violence prevention, environmental wellness, complementary health care practices, advanced communication skills with individuals and groups, working with groups, working with families, health promotion with African American women, establishing a lay health promotion program in a Hispanic community, diabetes programs in Hawaii, parish nursing, conducting a survey; the example of a youth service organization, violence prevention in schools; a model violence-prevention center, evaluating small community-based health promotion programs: lessons learned from Colorado Health Promotion Initiatives, health promotion in a homeless center. Available from Springer Publishing Company by clicking on www.springerpub.com and writing Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the page
*Healthy Holistic Aging: A Blueprint for Success. This book not only provides an easy to follow blueprint for health and holistic aging, but the author is an exceptional role model for his program. Can you live a healthy and independent life to the age of 100? Can you enjoy positive relationships? Can you maintain a healthy environment? Carl Helvie, RN, DrPH says you can and at age 74, he's a perfect example of the right things to do. He has no chronic illnesses and is among the 11% of the age 65-and-overs who take no prescribed medications. The book cites overwhelming scientific evidence that good diet, exercise, adequate sleep, prayer, meditation, positive relationship with others and a clean and safe environment can ensure successful aging. Ask for it at your local bookstore or find it online. Also visit Dr. Helvie's web site where you can also obtain the book as well as other helpful information. Click on www.HealthyHolisticAging.com.
* Her Inspiration, subtitled, Secrets to Help You Work Smart, Be Successful and Have Fun, this book is full of quotes and thoughts from hundreds of women to encourage, motivate, and support you as you make your way. It is a book with a mission: to provide the advice, solace, kick in the pants, pat on the shoulder, hug or giggle you need when you need it. In short, it’s here to inspire women to be their best selves. The book contains 9 chapters, including: Get organized: Tips and Timesavers; Chill: Give Yourself a Break, Create Your Style: Fashion Sense and Common Sense, Gather Your Group: Friends, Mentors, and Motivators; Indulge Yourself: Little Rewards Lead to Big Accomplishments; Live Well: Living Your Life to the Hilt; Be Bold: How to Make Your Ideas Count; Work Smart: Doing Your Job and Being the Best You Can Be; and Achieve: Women Can Do Anything. Published by Conari Press, it can be order from orders@redwheelweiser.com or online at www.conari.com.
*Holistic Nursing Approach to Chronic Diseases
Based on holistic assessments and interventions, this book uses a holistic approach to AIDS/HIV, Allergies/Asthma, Alzheimer's Disease, Arthritis, Cancer, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Depression, Diabetes, Digestive Problems, Fibromyalgia, Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, overweight/obesity, pain, Parkinsons' Disease, and/or sleep disorders. Available from Springer Publishing Company by clicking on www.springerpub.com and writing Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
*Living Well with Menopause: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You That You Need To Know.
A self-care manual to help women learn about using hormones, and what to do if they'd rather not. Soon to be available in Spanish. Now in its third printing. Table of contents includes: menopause: a natural process, medical treatment, nutrition, herbs, environmental actions, exercise, other stress reduction and healing measures, relationships, finding and working with the right practitioner, and putting it all together: your menopause success plan. Available from Harper Collins by clicking on http://www.harpercollins.com and writing Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
*Prayers for Healing. Edited by Maggie Oman, with an Introduction by the Dalai Lama and Foreword by Larry Dossey, this little book invites you into a wonderful healing space. Contributors include Wendell Berry, Jack Kornfield, Rainer Maria Rilke, Marian Wright Edelman, Martine Luther King, Jr., and Marianne Williamson, Kahlil Gibran, Goethe, and even traditional Native American truths. For comfort, inspiration, and understanding, order from orders@redwheelweiser.com or online at www.conari.com.
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4. Online Menopause Support/Information Group
Anyone who could benefit from support and information during menopause can go to www.yahoogroups.com and write living well with menopause in the search box, scroll down to Living Well with Menopause and click on it.
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5. E-books
Available e-books include ADHD, acne, bladder spasms/bladder infections, couple communication, depression relief, great body, headaches, healing veggies, healing with affirmation & imagery, healthy hair, helping with homework, natural diuretics, pain free, parenting, peri-menopausal bleeding, permanent weight loss, pregnancy, helping children be successful in school, teaching math concepts, thyroid, and whole brain thinking. All are from a wellness, self-care perspective. Click on www.carolynchambersclark.com (Scroll down the left hand column of the web site to find them.)
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6. New Book for Nurse Educators
*Classroom Skills for Nurse Educators. Hot off the press and already in its second printing, this new book for nurse educators provides ways to promote interactive learning even in large classes, while teaching asynchronously online and more…also introduces creative ways to use role playing, simulations, simulation games, group methods, peer learning, value clarification, perceptual exercises, journal writing and poetry. Educator vignettes present situations that help integrate theory into practice for varied nurse educators from nursing faculty, clinical nurse leaders, graduate students in nursing education programs to staff development experts. Presents indepth analysis and tips for overcoming the teaching/learning problems that can interfere with the learning process, and even shows how to develop your own learning materials (including simulations and games) in simple but effective ways. Find the book on the Jones & Bartlett web site by clicking on www.jbpub.com/catalog/9780763749750. Sample chapters and more information available at the web site.
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7. Creative Nursing Leadership & Management ISBN-10: 0763749761. 432 Pages.
This book provides relevant theory and ties it to practice by allowing learners to use critical thinking activities in a safe classroom environment. Perfect for upper-level undergraduate nursing leadership courses (and for more advanced leaders), the text focuses on creating leadership opportunities and creative solutions; using information technology; managing resources and change; delegation and succession: developing staff; creative political, legal, ethical, effective, and safe interventions to keep staff engaged. For more information click on www.jbpub.com/catalog/9780763749767
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8. Archives of the Wellness Newsletter
To read recent past issue of the Wellness Newsletter, click on www.carolynchambersclark.com/id103.html
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9. Wellness Events
a. Wellness Workshop/Retreat.
Need a two-day Heal the Healer or Healing Getaway where you can learn new wellness self-care measures, heal and luxuriate in restful beach surroundings? Go to http://carolynchambersclark.com/id107.html for specifics.
b. Want your book or event mentioned in this newsletter? Contact me by clicking on my picture at www.carolynchambersclark.com and provide the particulars…title, author, year of pub, a short blurb, and where to get the book or the directions to the activity. Just follow the format I've used above for books and activities, please. That's Times Roman 12 point black ink only no underlining or bolding, please, and you only have a few lines to do all that. Don't forget your contact information. Thanks in advance.
c. Integrating Phenomenology into Practice: a Human Understanding Imperative is an exciting, innovative, and cutting edge workshop for health and human services professionals being offered by The Open U. in Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida on April 19, 2008 from 9AM-5PM with a certificate reception from 5 PM to 6PM. Embedding phenomenology into the practice of psychotherapy, psychology, psychoanalysis, nursing, social work, teaching and other human and health sciences is what individualizes, humanizes and gives recognition and respect to people within their cultures, contexts and living contingencies. Meaning and understanding underpins our search for human potential, human understanding, and human freedom, both for self and other. Early Registration before April 10, 2008: $150 includes materials and reception; $130 for IIHU members. For a full description of this workshop (CEU’s applied for) and registration forms go to www.iihu.org Open U Workshops and Syllabi or write to pmunhall@aol.com. Faculty: Patricia Munhall, EdD, NCPsyA, CHt, CNLP; To know more about Patricia go to www.iihu.org
d. Join the AHNA now at reduced rate
Join the American Holistic Nurses Association community at a special 20% off new members' rate of just $100 until March 31st. Learn about the benefits of AHNA membership at www.AHNA.org. To Join AHNA call (800) 278-2462 Ext. 12 to place your membership over the phone, or e-mail membership@ahna.org for an electronic membership mail-in form.
PLEASE SEND THIS NEWSLETTER ON to friends, family, clients or colleagues who might benefit. My only request is that you send it in its entirety.
In Wellness,
Carolyn Chambers Clark
ARNP, EdD, FAAN, AHN-BC
Editor
Stay Well!
If you'd like to subscribe, go to www.carolynchambersclark.com and click on my picture.
This newsletter provides up-to-date research-based wellness and self-care information and tells you about books, e-books, web sites and events that can enhance well-being, promote health, and help develop self-care, teaching/learning and leadership skills. Please forward it in its entirety to whomever you believe may benefit.
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Scroll down to what interests you…
1. Your wellness message
2. Wellness news:
a. Music therapy offers hope for depression
b. Spanking may increase risk of sexual problems as adults
c. Stress and fear can affect cancer recurrence
d. Dietary changes alone can lower cholesterol
e. Low-fat diets more likely to reduce risk of heart disease than low-carb diets
f. Reduce carcinogens: use rosemary
3. Wellness Books: Check out some new additions!
4. Online “Living Well with Menopause” support group
5. Self-care/wellness e-books
6. A new book for nurse educators
7. A new book for nursing leaders and managers
8. Archives of past Wellness Newsletter issues.
9. Wellness Events: Heal the Healer and Healing Workshops held at an unspoiled Florida beach site near Sarasota, and a new Integrating Phenomenology workshop in Coconut Grove. AHNA offer.
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1. Wellness Message
May your life be like a wildflower, growing freely in the beauty and joy of each day.
Native American proverb
2. Wellness News:
a. Music therapy offers hope for depression
While the studies on using music therapy to treat depression have been small, 4 out of 5 show benefits, according to a group of Cochrane Researchers who set out to see whether the evidence showed that music therapy could deliver. High quality clinical trials are needed, but in the meantime, playing classical or well-loved tunes for the depressed may be a good idea---no side effects and economically feasible.
Source: Wiley-Blackwell (2008, January 23). Music therapy may offer hope for people with depression. ScienceDaily. Retrieved January 20, 20008, from http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080122203158.htm
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b. Spanking may increase risk of sexual problems as adults
Murray Straus, co-director of the Family Research Laboratory at the University of New Hampshire analyzed the results of four studies and found that spanking and other corporal punishment by parents is associated with an increased probability of three sexual problems as a teen or adult:
1. verbally and physically coercing a dating partner to have sex
2. having risky sex including premarital sex without a condom, and
3. masochistic sex, such as being aroused by being spanked when having sex.
Because “over 90 percent of U.S. parents spank toddlers, the potential benefits for prevention of sexual and relationship violence is large, according to Strauss.
The most important finding of this study is that “each increase of one step on a four-step measure of corporal punishment was associated with a 10 percent increase in the probability of verbal sexual coercion by men and a 12 percent increase in sexual coercion by women,” says Strauss, who presented his new research findings at the American Psychological Associations’ Summit on Violence and Abuse in Relationships: Connecting Agendas and Forging New Directions held February 28 and 29 in Bethesda, MD.
Strauss encourages professionals to advise parents about the evidence-based policy for no spanking, and to provide ways to use positive discipline to correct misbehavior. Note: more than 100 other studies provide evidence that spanking is one of the roots of relationship violence and mental health problems. It could be that parents resort to spanking because they don’t have the tools to use positive discipline.
Source: University of New Hampshire (2008, March 2). Spanking kids increases risk of sexual problems as adults. ScienceDaily. Retrieved March 9, 2008, from
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080228220451.htm
Positive discipline resource: www.positivediscipline.com/
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c. Stress and fear can affect cancer recurrence
Psychological and physiological stress prior to, during and after surgery has a biological impact that impairs immune system functioning, according to Professional Ben-Eliyahu, from Tel Aviv University’s Department of Psychology. An impaired immune system is a major factor in the promotion of cancer metastases after surgery. He suggests starting a program that reduces or even blocks stress may prevent cancer recurrence.
Source: Tel Aviv University (2008, February 29). Stress and fear can affect cancer’s recurrence. ScienceDaily. Retrieved March 9, 2008, from
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080227142656.htm
Note: One strategy I’ve used with clients is to make a relaxation and stress-reduction tape and ask that it be played prior to, during, and after surgery, to reduce stress and aid healing.
Other stress reduction resources:
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/stress_relief_meditation_yoga_relaxation.htm
http://www.dvc.edu/english/Learning_Resources/stress_reduction_exercises.htm
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d. Dietary changes alone can lower cholesterol
The results of a recent study of 377 people with high cholesterol who were counseled by 52 registered dietitians at 24 sites in 11 states showed it took about 8 months, and 3-4 appointments to reduce cholesterol.
Key nutrition issues they used in the study included reducing saturated (animal) and trans (fried foods) fat and increasing “healthy” fats such as olive oil, increasing fiber (fruits and vegetables), eating fish twice a week, regular exercise, weight management, reading labels and healthy dining out.
Unfortunately, many clients dropped out of counseling after one or two visits. Lack of insurance coverage was a major factor. The lead author noted that heart patients are on multiple cholesterol medication, but never receive nutritional counseling without realizing that cholesterol “can be lowered without medication or increases in medication…”
Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association 108.
University of Michigan Health System (2008, March 6). Many patients can reach LDL cholesterol goal through dietary changes alone, study shows. ScienceDaily. Retrieved March 9, 2008 from http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/03/080304105817.htm
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e. Low far diets more likely to reduce risk of heart disease than low-carb diets
Results from a new study published in Hypertension showed the higher fat content of a low carbohydrate diet may put dieters at an “increased risk of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) because these diets often reduce protection of the endothelium, the thin layer of cells that line the blood vessels of the circulatory system.”
Over a 6-week period, the researchers found two important difference in participants on the low-carb diets:
1. reduced dilation in the arm artery in participants on low-carbohydrate diets, an early indicator of cardiovascular disease (participants on the low-fat diet showed significant improvement in flow-mediated dilation in their arms).
2. significantly less daily folic acid intake; folic acid can help reduce the likeliness of heart disease due to its antioxidant properties, and especially its ability to lower levels of homocysteine, a naturally occurring amino acid that can be dangerous at elevated levels.
Source: Medical College of Wisconsin (2008, March 3). Low-fat diets more likely to reduce risk of heart disease than low-carb diets. ScienceDaily. Retrieved March 9, 2008 from http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080229141756.htm
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e. Reduce carcinogens: use rosemary & green tea
Several animal tests have shown acrylamide to be a carcinogen and a recent study conducted by the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark, showed a positive association between acrylamide and breast cancer in humans.
Acrylamide is formed during the preparation and processing of many foods whenever frying, baking or grilling carbohydrate-rich foods such as bread, French fries and biscuits. The longer the cooking time and the lower the water content, the higher the acrylamide content in the heat-processed food.
Other tests show that blanching and salt may reduce the acrylamide content in potato products. Adding rosemary to dough prior to baking a portion of wheat buns, even to less than one percent of the dough, was enough to reduce the acrylamide content significantly. Drinking green tea or adding it to foods about to be baked, fried, or grilled may also reduce the acrylamide content.
Source: Technical University of Denmark (2008, March 4). A little rosemary can go a long way in reducing acrylamide in food. ScienceDaily. Retrieved March 9, 2008 from
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080229142817.htm
3. Wellness Books:
Aging Beyond Belief by Wellness Guru, Don Ardell, 2007.
If you plan to age, prepare yourself - it's later than you think and the challenge of aging well should be taken seriously. Discover what aspects of aging can't be changed and guide the rest that can. Aging Beyond Belief includes 69 recommendations for a more healthful, enjoyable and meaningful existence at
every stage of life, written by the world's most prolific, outrageous, humorous and athletic expert on wellness. The book can be ordered from: http://www.wholeperson.com/x-selfhelp/aging.html#Anchor-Aging-47857 or Don's web site: http://www.seekwellness.com/wellness/index.htm
*Living Well with Anxiety: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You That You Need to Know.
This helpful self-care manual provides a mind, body, and spirit wellness approach to anxiety. Learn how to control anxiety and stress naturally. Contents include how to self-diagnose anxiety, wellness approaches (nutrition, herbs, environmental changes, exercise, other anxiety-reducing and healing measures), relationships, purpose and spirituality, creating your own anxiety plan and finding and working with the right practitioner. Ask your local book store to order LWW Anxiety if you don't find it on the shelf. You can also find this book by clicking on www.harpercollins.com and writing Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
* The Art of Becoming a Nurse Healer. ISBN – 1-929693-49-451695. 88 pages
The author, a psychiatric nurse and medical sociologist discusses the hazards and realities of nursing that form real barriers to practicing a healing form of nursing. She offers practical advice that allows nurses to practice in ways that renew their spirits and rediscover their love of the reasons they went into nursing. Written for clinicians, students, and educators. Contents: Knowledge base for the nurse healer; The nature of a caring relationship, Nurse healing in action. AJN Book of the Year award; 5 star Doody rating. Order from publisher at: http://www.hcmarketplace.com/prod-4047.html Direct link to Amazon. Com: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1414023960/qid=1095875188/sr=1-5/ref=sr_1_5/103-4946993-1098208?v=glance&s=
*Encyclopedia of Complementary Health Practice. Includes concepts and issues, economic and practice issues, education issues, legal/legislative/health policy issues, historical perspectives, conditions (from a-z), influential substances, practices and treatments, contributor directory, and resources directory. For more information or to order, click on www.springerpub.com and write Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
*Garden Therapy Guidelines for Special Needs by Judith Gammonley, ARNPBC, EdD, LCP includes how to use garden therapy with those who are memory impaired, brain injured, or who struggle with developmental or physical challenges for symptoms as widely divergent as wandering, distractibility, poor communication, mood changes, disorientation, fatigue, frustration, aggression, limited social skills, lack of self-confidence, limited mobility, depression, lack of motivation, anxiety, and social withdrawal. For copies, contact Dr. Gammonley at goodgam@aol.com or phone her at (727) 784-2449.
*Group Leadership Skills. Now in its 4th edition, this book focuses on an introduction to group work, basic group concepts and processes, working to achieve group goals, special group problems, beginning/guiding/terminating the group, supervision of group leaders and co-leadership, behavioral approaches for group leaders, recording and analyzing group process, groups for the old adults, working with focal groups, when the organization is the group, and when the community is the group. Go to Springer Publishing Company by clicking on www.springerpub.com and write Carolyn chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
*Health Promotion in Communities: Holistic and Wellness Approaches. Focuses on applying wellness and holistic concepts to community work and includes a model for health and wellness promotion in communities, health promotion with changing and vulnerable populations, community self-assessment, principles of planning effective community programs, community mobilization and participation, evaluating community health programs, health promotion in rural settings, health promotion on the internet, nutrition and weight management, fitness and flexible movement, typical childhood communicable diseases; promoting community resilience, stress management, smoking cessation, violence prevention, environmental wellness, complementary health care practices, advanced communication skills with individuals and groups, working with groups, working with families, health promotion with African American women, establishing a lay health promotion program in a Hispanic community, diabetes programs in Hawaii, parish nursing, conducting a survey; the example of a youth service organization, violence prevention in schools; a model violence-prevention center, evaluating small community-based health promotion programs: lessons learned from Colorado Health Promotion Initiatives, health promotion in a homeless center. Available from Springer Publishing Company by clicking on www.springerpub.com and writing Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the page
*Healthy Holistic Aging: A Blueprint for Success. This book not only provides an easy to follow blueprint for health and holistic aging, but the author is an exceptional role model for his program. Can you live a healthy and independent life to the age of 100? Can you enjoy positive relationships? Can you maintain a healthy environment? Carl Helvie, RN, DrPH says you can and at age 74, he's a perfect example of the right things to do. He has no chronic illnesses and is among the 11% of the age 65-and-overs who take no prescribed medications. The book cites overwhelming scientific evidence that good diet, exercise, adequate sleep, prayer, meditation, positive relationship with others and a clean and safe environment can ensure successful aging. Ask for it at your local bookstore or find it online. Also visit Dr. Helvie's web site where you can also obtain the book as well as other helpful information. Click on www.HealthyHolisticAging.com.
* Her Inspiration, subtitled, Secrets to Help You Work Smart, Be Successful and Have Fun, this book is full of quotes and thoughts from hundreds of women to encourage, motivate, and support you as you make your way. It is a book with a mission: to provide the advice, solace, kick in the pants, pat on the shoulder, hug or giggle you need when you need it. In short, it’s here to inspire women to be their best selves. The book contains 9 chapters, including: Get organized: Tips and Timesavers; Chill: Give Yourself a Break, Create Your Style: Fashion Sense and Common Sense, Gather Your Group: Friends, Mentors, and Motivators; Indulge Yourself: Little Rewards Lead to Big Accomplishments; Live Well: Living Your Life to the Hilt; Be Bold: How to Make Your Ideas Count; Work Smart: Doing Your Job and Being the Best You Can Be; and Achieve: Women Can Do Anything. Published by Conari Press, it can be order from orders@redwheelweiser.com or online at www.conari.com.
*Holistic Nursing Approach to Chronic Diseases
Based on holistic assessments and interventions, this book uses a holistic approach to AIDS/HIV, Allergies/Asthma, Alzheimer's Disease, Arthritis, Cancer, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Depression, Diabetes, Digestive Problems, Fibromyalgia, Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, overweight/obesity, pain, Parkinsons' Disease, and/or sleep disorders. Available from Springer Publishing Company by clicking on www.springerpub.com and writing Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
*Living Well with Menopause: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You That You Need To Know.
A self-care manual to help women learn about using hormones, and what to do if they'd rather not. Soon to be available in Spanish. Now in its third printing. Table of contents includes: menopause: a natural process, medical treatment, nutrition, herbs, environmental actions, exercise, other stress reduction and healing measures, relationships, finding and working with the right practitioner, and putting it all together: your menopause success plan. Available from Harper Collins by clicking on http://www.harpercollins.com and writing Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
*Prayers for Healing. Edited by Maggie Oman, with an Introduction by the Dalai Lama and Foreword by Larry Dossey, this little book invites you into a wonderful healing space. Contributors include Wendell Berry, Jack Kornfield, Rainer Maria Rilke, Marian Wright Edelman, Martine Luther King, Jr., and Marianne Williamson, Kahlil Gibran, Goethe, and even traditional Native American truths. For comfort, inspiration, and understanding, order from orders@redwheelweiser.com or online at www.conari.com.
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4. Online Menopause Support/Information Group
Anyone who could benefit from support and information during menopause can go to www.yahoogroups.com and write living well with menopause in the search box, scroll down to Living Well with Menopause and click on it.
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5. E-books
Available e-books include ADHD, acne, bladder spasms/bladder infections, couple communication, depression relief, great body, headaches, healing veggies, healing with affirmation & imagery, healthy hair, helping with homework, natural diuretics, pain free, parenting, peri-menopausal bleeding, permanent weight loss, pregnancy, helping children be successful in school, teaching math concepts, thyroid, and whole brain thinking. All are from a wellness, self-care perspective. Click on www.carolynchambersclark.com (Scroll down the left hand column of the web site to find them.)
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6. New Book for Nurse Educators
*Classroom Skills for Nurse Educators. Hot off the press and already in its second printing, this new book for nurse educators provides ways to promote interactive learning even in large classes, while teaching asynchronously online and more…also introduces creative ways to use role playing, simulations, simulation games, group methods, peer learning, value clarification, perceptual exercises, journal writing and poetry. Educator vignettes present situations that help integrate theory into practice for varied nurse educators from nursing faculty, clinical nurse leaders, graduate students in nursing education programs to staff development experts. Presents indepth analysis and tips for overcoming the teaching/learning problems that can interfere with the learning process, and even shows how to develop your own learning materials (including simulations and games) in simple but effective ways. Find the book on the Jones & Bartlett web site by clicking on www.jbpub.com/catalog/9780763749750. Sample chapters and more information available at the web site.
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7. Creative Nursing Leadership & Management ISBN-10: 0763749761. 432 Pages.
This book provides relevant theory and ties it to practice by allowing learners to use critical thinking activities in a safe classroom environment. Perfect for upper-level undergraduate nursing leadership courses (and for more advanced leaders), the text focuses on creating leadership opportunities and creative solutions; using information technology; managing resources and change; delegation and succession: developing staff; creative political, legal, ethical, effective, and safe interventions to keep staff engaged. For more information click on www.jbpub.com/catalog/9780763749767
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8. Archives of the Wellness Newsletter
To read recent past issue of the Wellness Newsletter, click on www.carolynchambersclark.com/id103.html
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9. Wellness Events
a. Wellness Workshop/Retreat.
Need a two-day Heal the Healer or Healing Getaway where you can learn new wellness self-care measures, heal and luxuriate in restful beach surroundings? Go to http://carolynchambersclark.com/id107.html for specifics.
b. Want your book or event mentioned in this newsletter? Contact me by clicking on my picture at www.carolynchambersclark.com and provide the particulars…title, author, year of pub, a short blurb, and where to get the book or the directions to the activity. Just follow the format I've used above for books and activities, please. That's Times Roman 12 point black ink only no underlining or bolding, please, and you only have a few lines to do all that. Don't forget your contact information. Thanks in advance.
c. Integrating Phenomenology into Practice: a Human Understanding Imperative is an exciting, innovative, and cutting edge workshop for health and human services professionals being offered by The Open U. in Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida on April 19, 2008 from 9AM-5PM with a certificate reception from 5 PM to 6PM. Embedding phenomenology into the practice of psychotherapy, psychology, psychoanalysis, nursing, social work, teaching and other human and health sciences is what individualizes, humanizes and gives recognition and respect to people within their cultures, contexts and living contingencies. Meaning and understanding underpins our search for human potential, human understanding, and human freedom, both for self and other. Early Registration before April 10, 2008: $150 includes materials and reception; $130 for IIHU members. For a full description of this workshop (CEU’s applied for) and registration forms go to www.iihu.org Open U Workshops and Syllabi or write to pmunhall@aol.com. Faculty: Patricia Munhall, EdD, NCPsyA, CHt, CNLP; To know more about Patricia go to www.iihu.org
d. Join the AHNA now at reduced rate
Join the American Holistic Nurses Association community at a special 20% off new members' rate of just $100 until March 31st. Learn about the benefits of AHNA membership at www.AHNA.org. To Join AHNA call (800) 278-2462 Ext. 12 to place your membership over the phone, or e-mail membership@ahna.org for an electronic membership mail-in form.
PLEASE SEND THIS NEWSLETTER ON to friends, family, clients or colleagues who might benefit. My only request is that you send it in its entirety.
In Wellness,
Carolyn Chambers Clark
ARNP, EdD, FAAN, AHN-BC
Editor
Stay Well!
If you'd like to subscribe, go to www.carolynchambersclark.com and click on my picture.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Wellness Newsletter, February, 2008
This newsletter provides up-to-date research-based wellness and self-care information and tells you about books, e-books, web sites and events that can enhance well-being, promote health, and help develop self-care, teaching/learning and leadership skills. Please forward it in its entirety to whomever you believe may benefit.
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Scroll down to what interests you…
1. Your wellness message
2. Wellness news:
a. Are vitamin D supplements helpful?
b. Apples, bananas, or oranges for Alzheimer’s?
c. Heart disease and the need for nutritional counseling
d. Are tougher guidelines needed for cell phones and electromagnetic fields?
e. Stevia: A better sweetener than sugar
3. Wellness Books
4. Online “Living Well with Menopause” support group
5. Self-care/wellness e-books
6. A new book for nurse educators
7. A new book for nursing leaders and managers
8. Archives of past Wellness Newsletter issues.
9. Wellness Events: Heal the Healer and Healing Workshops held at an unspoiled Florida beach site, book listings, menopause booktalk/signings
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1. Wellness Message
All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today.
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a. Are vitamin D supplements helpful?
Low levels of vitamin D have long been associated with disease. The assumption has been made that vitamin D supplements protect against disease. But do they? New research demonstrates that ingested vitamin D can suppress the immune system, and that low blood levels of vitamin D may be a result of the disease process. Supplementation may make the disease worse.
Vitamin D affects the expression of over 1,000 genes. This means a simplistic cause and effect between vitamin D supplementation and disease may not be wise. If you’re healthy or ill, 10-15 minutes of sun exposure to your arms and face several times a week may be the best source of vitamin D. During sunless periods, swallow a daily tablespoon of cod liver oil. Think of it as medicine---which it is, just a safer form than vitamin D supplements may be.
Source: Marshall, T.G. (2008). Vitamin D discovery outpaces FDA decision making. Bioessays volume 30, number 2, 173-182 and Autoimmunity Research Foundation (2008, January 27). Vitamin D deficiency study raises new questions about disease and supplements. ScienceDaily. Retrieved February 13, 2008 from http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080125223302.htm
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b. Apples, bananas, or oranges for Alzheimer’s?
Apples, bananas and oranges are the most commonly consumed fruits in both Western and Asian diets. They provide important vitamins, minerals and fiber.
Researchers at Cornell University found that all three prevented neurotoxicity in cells. Which is best? Among the three fruits, apples contained the highest content of protective antioxidants.
Additional consumption of these fruits may not only be beneficial for everyone, it may especially improve effect in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
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c. Heart disease and the need for nutritional counseling
More than 13 million Americans have survived a heart attack or been diagnosed with coronary heart disease (CHD). It’s the number one cause of death in the US. Diet is known to reduce the risk for subsequent cardiac events, but a high proportion of heart attack survivors do not adhere to a healthy diet.
A new study examined the food intake of people diagnosed with CHD. The healthiest diet is one that includes fruits, vegetables, nuts and soy, cereal fiber, low meat and saturated fat intake. Adhering to this diet gives the participant a score of 80 on a 24-hour food intake recall assessment. The average score was 30.8.
An overwhelming number of those diagnosed with CHD, roughly 80 percent, do not attend cardiac rehabilitation programs or obtain consultation to help them improve diet and overall health. Health care practitioners must place more of an emphasis on dietary counseling. Survivors and family members must become more aware of the importance of changing eating habits to prevent further heart attacks.
Source: University of Massachusetts Medical School (2008, February 1). Patients diagnosed with coronary heart disease continue poor diets, study shows. ScienceDaily. Retrieed February 13, 2008 from http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080130130617.htm
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d. Are tougher guidelines needed for cell phones and electromagnetic fields?
The BioInitiative Report is based on international research and public policy initiative to give an overview of what is known of the biological effects that occur at low-intensity electromagnetic
field exposure.
Health endpoints reported to be associated with microwave radiation emissions (RF) and low frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF) include childhood leukemia, brain tumors, genotoxic effects, neurological effects and neurodegenerative disease, immune system deregulation, allergic and inflammatory responses, breast cancer, miscarriage and some heart and blood vessel effects.
A conclusion found in the BioInitiative Report is that a reasonable suspicion of risk exists based on clear evidence with prolonged exposure to environmental levels and that new lower public safety limits should be set for habitable space adjacent to all new or upgraded power lines and all new construction and for pregnant women and all children.
The current guideline for the US and European microwave exposure from mobile phones, for the brains are 1.6W/Kg and 2W/Kg, respectively. Because mobile phones are associated with an increased risk for brain tumor after 10, a new biologically based guideline is warranted. For other health impacts, go to www.bioinitiative.org
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e. Stevia: A better sweetener than sugar
Refined sugar consumption continues to rise in the US. According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, sugar consumption rose by 25 pounds since 1986 to 1998 by 152 pounds per person per year (calculated from sugar production figures). Sugar displaces nutritive calories leading to numerous health problems and obesity. A major factor contributing to this high rate is the widespread and continually growing habit of drinking sugar-laden soda
What are the benefits of using stevia instead? A recent study showed that Stevia preventive DNA strand damage and may be a potential source of natural antioxidants.
What is stevia? The herb, Stevia rebaudiana, has been used for centuries by the Guarani Indians of Paraguay.
What are the benefits of using stevia? The most obvious and notable characteristic of stevia is its sweet taste due to non-caloric molecules called glycosides. Individuals, such as those diagnosed with diabetes, obesity and other conditions, may want to use stevia. Research showed that a whole leaf concentrate has a regulating effect on the pancreas and helps stabilize blood sugar levels. Stevia may also inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria that cause gum disease and tooth decay, may encourage the healing process in skin conditions and even cuts and scratches when applied locally.
Stevia can be found in a liquid or powder form and can be added to drinks and used in baking.
Source: Ghanta, S., Banerjee, A., Poddar, A., Chattopadhyay, S. (2007). Oxidative DNA damage preentive activity and antioxidant potential of Stevia rebaudiana (Bartoni) Bertoni, a natural sweetener.
(2007). J Agric Food Chem. Volume 55, number 26, pp. 10962-7.
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3. Wellness Books
Aging Beyond Belief by Wellness Guru, Don Ardell, 2007.
If you plan to age, prepare yourself - it's later than you think and the challenge of aging well should be taken seriously. Discover what aspects of aging can't be changed and guide the rest that can. Aging Beyond Belief includes 69 recommendations for a more healthful, enjoyable and meaningful existence at every stage of life, written by the world's most prolific, outrageous, humorous and athletic expert on wellness. The book can be ordered from: http://www.wholeperson.com/x-selfhelp/aging.html#Anchor-Aging-47857 or Don's web site: http://www.seekwellness.com/wellness/index.htm
*Living Well with Anxiety: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You That You Need to Know.
This helpful self-care manual provides a mind, body, and spirit wellness approach to anxiety. Learn how to control anxiety and stress naturally. Contents include how to self-diagnose anxiety, wellness approaches (nutrition, herbs, environmental changes, exercise, other anxiety-reducing and healing measures), relationships, purpose and spirituality, creating your own anxiety plan and finding and working with the right practitioner. Ask your local book store to order LWW Anxiety if you don't find it on the shelf. You can also find this book by clicking on www.harpercollins.com and writing Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
* The Art of Becoming a Nurse Healer. ISBN – 1-929693-49-451695. 88 pages
The author, a psychiatric nurse and medical sociologist discusses the hazards and realities of nursing that form real barriers to practicing a healing form of nursing. She offers practical advice that allows nurses to practice in ways that renew their spirits and rediscover their love of the reasons they went into nursing. Written for clinicians, students, and educators. Contents: Knowledge base for the nurse healer; The nature of a caring relationship, Nurse healing in action. AJN Book of the Year award; 5 star Doody rating. Order from publisher at: http://www.hcmarketplace.com/prod-4047.html Direct link to Amazon. Com: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1414023960/qid=1095875188/sr=1-5/ref=sr_1_5/103-4946993-1098208?v=glance&s=
*Encyclopedia of Complementary Health Practice. Includes concepts and issues, economic and practice issues, education issues, legal/legislative/health policy issues, historical perspectives, conditions (from a-z), influential substances, practices and treatments, contributor directory, and resources directory. For more information or to order, click on www.springerpub.com and write Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
*Garden Therapy Guidelines for Special Needs by Judith Gammonley, ARNPBC, EdD, LCP includes how to use garden therapy with those who are memory impaired, brain injured, or who struggle with developmental or physical challenges for symptoms as widely divergent as wandering, distractibility, poor communication, mood changes, disorientation, fatigue, frustration, aggression, limited social skills, lack of self-confidence, limited mobility, depression, lack of motivation, anxiety, and social withdrawal. For copies, contact Dr. Gammonley at goodgam@aol.com or phone her at (727) 784-2449.
*Group Leadership Skills
Now in its 4th edition, this book focuses on an introduction to group work, basic group concepts and processes, working to achieve group goals, special group problems, beginning/guiding/terminating the group, supervision of group leaders and co-leadership, behavioral approaches for group leaders, recording and analyzing group process, groups for the old adults, working with focal groups, when the organization is the group, and when the community is the group. Go to Springer Publishing Company by clicking on www.springerpub.com and write Carolyn chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
*Health Promotion in Communities: Holistic and Wellness Approaches.
Focuses on applying wellness and holistic concepts to community work and includes a model for health and wellness promotion in communities, health promotion with changing and vulnerable populations, community self-assessment, principles of planning effective community programs, community mobilization and participation, evaluating community health programs, health promotion in rural settings, health promotion on the internet, nutrition and weight management, fitness and flexible movement, typical childhood communicable diseases; promoting community resilience, stress management, smoking cessation, violence prevention, environmental wellness, complementary health care practices, advanced communication skills with individuals and groups, working with groups, working with families, health promotion with African American women, establishing a lay health promotion program in a Hispanic community, diabetes programs in Hawaii, parish nursing, conducting a survey; the example of a youth service organization, violence prevention in schools; a model violence-prevention center, evaluating small community-based health promotion programs: lessons learned from Colorado Health Promotion Initiatives, health promotion in a homeless center. Available from Springer Publishing Company by clicking on www.springerpub.com and writing Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the page
*Healthy Holistic Aging: A Blueprint for Success
This book not only provides an easy to follow blueprint for health and holistic aging, but the author is an exceptional role model for his program. Can you live a healthy and independent life to the age of 100? Can you enjoy positive relationships? Can you maintain a healthy environment? Carl Helvie, RN, DrPH says you can and at age 74, he's a perfect example of the right things to do. He has no chronic illnesses and is among the 11% of the age 65-and-overs who take no prescribed medications. The book cites overwhelming scientific evidence that good diet, exercise, adequate sleep, prayer, meditation, positive relationship with others and a clean and safe environment can ensure successful aging. Ask for it at your local bookstore or find it online. Also visit Dr. Helvie's web site where you can also obtain the book as well as other helpful information. Click on www.HealthyHolisticAging.com.
* Her Inspiration
Subtitled, Secrets to Help You Work Smart, Be Successful and Have Fun, this book is full of quotes and thoughts from hundreds of women to encourage, motivate, and support you as you make your way. It is a book with a mission: to provide the advice, solace, kick in the pants, pat on the shoulder, hug or giggle you need when you need it. In short, it’s here to inspire women to be their best selves. The book contains 9 chapters, including: Get organized: Tips and Timesavers; Chill: Give Yourself a Break, Create Your Style: Fashion Sense and Common Sense, Gather Your Group: Friends, Mentors, and Motivators; Indulge Yourself: Little Rewards Lead to Big Accomplishments; Live Well: Living Your Life to the Hilt; Be Bold: How to Make Your Ideas Count; Work Smart: Doing Your Job and Being the Best You Can Be; and Achieve: Women Can Do Anything. Published by Conari Press, it can be order from orders@redwheelweiser.com or online at www.conari.com.
*Holistic Nursing Approach to Chronic Diseases
Based on holistic assessments and interventions, this book uses a holistic approach to AIDS/HIV, Allergies/Asthma, Alzheimer's Disease, Arthritis, Cancer, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Depression, Diabetes, Digestive Problems, Fibromyalgia, Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, overweight/obesity, pain, Parkinsons' Disease, and/or sleep disorders. Available from Springer Publishing Company by clicking on www.springerpub.com and writing Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
*Living Well with Menopause: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You That You Need To Know.
A self-care manual to help women learn about using hormones, and what to do if they'd rather not. Soon to be available in Spanish. Now in its third printing. Table of contents includes: menopause: a natural process, medical treatment, nutrition, herbs, environmental actions, exercise, other stress reduction and healing measures, relationships, finding and working with the right practitioner, and putting it all together: your menopause success plan. Available from Harper Collins by clicking on http://www.harpercollins.com
and writing Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
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4. Online Menopause Support/Information Group
Anyone who could benefit from support and information during menopause can go to www.yahoogroups.com and write living well with menopause in the search box, scroll down to Living Well with Menopause and click on it.
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5. E-books
Available e-books include ADHD, acne, bladder spasms/bladder infections, couple communication, depression relief, great body, headaches, healing veggies, healing with affirmation & imagery, healthy hair, helping with homework, natural diuretics, pain free, parenting, peri-menopausal bleeding, permanent weight loss, pregnancy, helping children be successful in school, teaching math concepts, thyroid, and whole brain thinking. All are from a wellness, self-care perspective. Click on www.carolynchambersclark.com (Scroll down the left hand column of the web site to find them.)
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6. New Book for Nurse Educators
*Classroom Skills for Nurse Educators. Hot off the press and already in its second printing, this new book for nurse educators provides ways to promote interactive learning even in large classes, while teaching asynchronously online and more…also introduces creative ways to use role playing, simulations, simulation games, group methods, peer learning, value clarification, perceptual exercises, journal writing and poetry. Educator vignettes present situations that help integrate theory into practice for varied nurse educators from nursing faculty, clinical nurse leaders, graduate students in nursing education programs to staff development experts. Presents indepth analysis and tips for overcoming the teaching/learning problems that can interfere with the learning process, and even shows how to develop your own learning materials (including simulations and games) in simple but effective ways. Find the book on the Jones & Bartlett web site by clicking on www.jbpub.com/catalog/9780763749750. Sample chapters and more information available at the web site.
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7. Creative Nursing Leadership & Management ISBN-10: 0763749761. 432 Pages.
This book provides relevant theory and ties it to practice by allowing learners to use critical thinking activities in a safe classroom environment. Perfect for upper-level undergraduate nursing leadership courses (and for more advanced leaders), the text focuses on creating leadership opportunities and creative solutions; using information technology; managing resources and change; delegation and succession: developing staff; creative political, legal, ethical, effective, and safe interventions to keep staff engaged. For more information click on www.jbpub.com/catalog/9780763749767
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8. Archives of the Wellness Newsletter
To read recent past issue of the Wellness Newsletter, click on www.carolynchambersclark.com/id103.html
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9. Wellness Events
a. Wellness Heal the Healer and Healing Workshops/Retreat.
Stressed? Anxious? Want to change your life? Need a tw-day Heal the Healer or Healing getaway where you can learn new wellness self-care measures and luxuriate in restful beach surroundings? Go to http://carolynchambersclark.com/id107.html for specifics.
b. Want your book or event mentioned in this newsletter? Contact me by clicking on my picture at www.carolynchambersclark.com and provide the particulars…title, author, year of pub, a short blurb, and where to get the book or the directions to the activity. Just follow the format I've used above for books and activities, please. That's Times Roman 12 point black ink only no underlining or bolding, please, and you only have a few lines to do all that. Don't forget your contact information. Thanks in advance.
c. Menopause Book Talk Stops for Floridians
Discover which foods and supplements will work best for you. Menopause book signing at Richard’s Whole Foods in Osprey (March 1, 2 p.m.)
d. Join the AHNA now at reduced rate
Join the American Holistic Nurses Association community at a special 20% off new members' rate of just $100 until March 31st. Learn about the benefits of AHNA membership at www.AHNA.org. To Join AHNA call (800) 278-2462 Ext. 12 to place your membership over the phone, or e-mail membership@ahna.org for an electronic membership mail-in form.
PLEASE SEND THIS NEWSLETTER ON to friends, family, clients or colleagues who might benefit. My only request is that you send it in its entirety.
In Wellness,
Carolyn Chambers Clark
ARNP, EdD, FAAN, AHN-BC
Editor
Stay Well!
If you would like to subscribe, go to www.carolynchambersclark.com and click on my picture.
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Scroll down to what interests you…
1. Your wellness message
2. Wellness news:
a. Are vitamin D supplements helpful?
b. Apples, bananas, or oranges for Alzheimer’s?
c. Heart disease and the need for nutritional counseling
d. Are tougher guidelines needed for cell phones and electromagnetic fields?
e. Stevia: A better sweetener than sugar
3. Wellness Books
4. Online “Living Well with Menopause” support group
5. Self-care/wellness e-books
6. A new book for nurse educators
7. A new book for nursing leaders and managers
8. Archives of past Wellness Newsletter issues.
9. Wellness Events: Heal the Healer and Healing Workshops held at an unspoiled Florida beach site, book listings, menopause booktalk/signings
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1. Wellness Message
All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today.
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a. Are vitamin D supplements helpful?
Low levels of vitamin D have long been associated with disease. The assumption has been made that vitamin D supplements protect against disease. But do they? New research demonstrates that ingested vitamin D can suppress the immune system, and that low blood levels of vitamin D may be a result of the disease process. Supplementation may make the disease worse.
Vitamin D affects the expression of over 1,000 genes. This means a simplistic cause and effect between vitamin D supplementation and disease may not be wise. If you’re healthy or ill, 10-15 minutes of sun exposure to your arms and face several times a week may be the best source of vitamin D. During sunless periods, swallow a daily tablespoon of cod liver oil. Think of it as medicine---which it is, just a safer form than vitamin D supplements may be.
Source: Marshall, T.G. (2008). Vitamin D discovery outpaces FDA decision making. Bioessays volume 30, number 2, 173-182 and Autoimmunity Research Foundation (2008, January 27). Vitamin D deficiency study raises new questions about disease and supplements. ScienceDaily. Retrieved February 13, 2008 from http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080125223302.htm
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b. Apples, bananas, or oranges for Alzheimer’s?
Apples, bananas and oranges are the most commonly consumed fruits in both Western and Asian diets. They provide important vitamins, minerals and fiber.
Researchers at Cornell University found that all three prevented neurotoxicity in cells. Which is best? Among the three fruits, apples contained the highest content of protective antioxidants.
Additional consumption of these fruits may not only be beneficial for everyone, it may especially improve effect in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
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c. Heart disease and the need for nutritional counseling
More than 13 million Americans have survived a heart attack or been diagnosed with coronary heart disease (CHD). It’s the number one cause of death in the US. Diet is known to reduce the risk for subsequent cardiac events, but a high proportion of heart attack survivors do not adhere to a healthy diet.
A new study examined the food intake of people diagnosed with CHD. The healthiest diet is one that includes fruits, vegetables, nuts and soy, cereal fiber, low meat and saturated fat intake. Adhering to this diet gives the participant a score of 80 on a 24-hour food intake recall assessment. The average score was 30.8.
An overwhelming number of those diagnosed with CHD, roughly 80 percent, do not attend cardiac rehabilitation programs or obtain consultation to help them improve diet and overall health. Health care practitioners must place more of an emphasis on dietary counseling. Survivors and family members must become more aware of the importance of changing eating habits to prevent further heart attacks.
Source: University of Massachusetts Medical School (2008, February 1). Patients diagnosed with coronary heart disease continue poor diets, study shows. ScienceDaily. Retrieed February 13, 2008 from http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080130130617.htm
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d. Are tougher guidelines needed for cell phones and electromagnetic fields?
The BioInitiative Report is based on international research and public policy initiative to give an overview of what is known of the biological effects that occur at low-intensity electromagnetic
field exposure.
Health endpoints reported to be associated with microwave radiation emissions (RF) and low frequency electromagnetic fields (ELF) include childhood leukemia, brain tumors, genotoxic effects, neurological effects and neurodegenerative disease, immune system deregulation, allergic and inflammatory responses, breast cancer, miscarriage and some heart and blood vessel effects.
A conclusion found in the BioInitiative Report is that a reasonable suspicion of risk exists based on clear evidence with prolonged exposure to environmental levels and that new lower public safety limits should be set for habitable space adjacent to all new or upgraded power lines and all new construction and for pregnant women and all children.
The current guideline for the US and European microwave exposure from mobile phones, for the brains are 1.6W/Kg and 2W/Kg, respectively. Because mobile phones are associated with an increased risk for brain tumor after 10, a new biologically based guideline is warranted. For other health impacts, go to www.bioinitiative.org
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e. Stevia: A better sweetener than sugar
Refined sugar consumption continues to rise in the US. According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, sugar consumption rose by 25 pounds since 1986 to 1998 by 152 pounds per person per year (calculated from sugar production figures). Sugar displaces nutritive calories leading to numerous health problems and obesity. A major factor contributing to this high rate is the widespread and continually growing habit of drinking sugar-laden soda
What are the benefits of using stevia instead? A recent study showed that Stevia preventive DNA strand damage and may be a potential source of natural antioxidants.
What is stevia? The herb, Stevia rebaudiana, has been used for centuries by the Guarani Indians of Paraguay.
What are the benefits of using stevia? The most obvious and notable characteristic of stevia is its sweet taste due to non-caloric molecules called glycosides. Individuals, such as those diagnosed with diabetes, obesity and other conditions, may want to use stevia. Research showed that a whole leaf concentrate has a regulating effect on the pancreas and helps stabilize blood sugar levels. Stevia may also inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria that cause gum disease and tooth decay, may encourage the healing process in skin conditions and even cuts and scratches when applied locally.
Stevia can be found in a liquid or powder form and can be added to drinks and used in baking.
Source: Ghanta, S., Banerjee, A., Poddar, A., Chattopadhyay, S. (2007). Oxidative DNA damage preentive activity and antioxidant potential of Stevia rebaudiana (Bartoni) Bertoni, a natural sweetener.
(2007). J Agric Food Chem. Volume 55, number 26, pp. 10962-7.
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3. Wellness Books
Aging Beyond Belief by Wellness Guru, Don Ardell, 2007.
If you plan to age, prepare yourself - it's later than you think and the challenge of aging well should be taken seriously. Discover what aspects of aging can't be changed and guide the rest that can. Aging Beyond Belief includes 69 recommendations for a more healthful, enjoyable and meaningful existence at every stage of life, written by the world's most prolific, outrageous, humorous and athletic expert on wellness. The book can be ordered from: http://www.wholeperson.com/x-selfhelp/aging.html#Anchor-Aging-47857 or Don's web site: http://www.seekwellness.com/wellness/index.htm
*Living Well with Anxiety: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You That You Need to Know.
This helpful self-care manual provides a mind, body, and spirit wellness approach to anxiety. Learn how to control anxiety and stress naturally. Contents include how to self-diagnose anxiety, wellness approaches (nutrition, herbs, environmental changes, exercise, other anxiety-reducing and healing measures), relationships, purpose and spirituality, creating your own anxiety plan and finding and working with the right practitioner. Ask your local book store to order LWW Anxiety if you don't find it on the shelf. You can also find this book by clicking on www.harpercollins.com and writing Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
* The Art of Becoming a Nurse Healer. ISBN – 1-929693-49-451695. 88 pages
The author, a psychiatric nurse and medical sociologist discusses the hazards and realities of nursing that form real barriers to practicing a healing form of nursing. She offers practical advice that allows nurses to practice in ways that renew their spirits and rediscover their love of the reasons they went into nursing. Written for clinicians, students, and educators. Contents: Knowledge base for the nurse healer; The nature of a caring relationship, Nurse healing in action. AJN Book of the Year award; 5 star Doody rating. Order from publisher at: http://www.hcmarketplace.com/prod-4047.html Direct link to Amazon. Com: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1414023960/qid=1095875188/sr=1-5/ref=sr_1_5/103-4946993-1098208?v=glance&s=
*Encyclopedia of Complementary Health Practice. Includes concepts and issues, economic and practice issues, education issues, legal/legislative/health policy issues, historical perspectives, conditions (from a-z), influential substances, practices and treatments, contributor directory, and resources directory. For more information or to order, click on www.springerpub.com and write Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
*Garden Therapy Guidelines for Special Needs by Judith Gammonley, ARNPBC, EdD, LCP includes how to use garden therapy with those who are memory impaired, brain injured, or who struggle with developmental or physical challenges for symptoms as widely divergent as wandering, distractibility, poor communication, mood changes, disorientation, fatigue, frustration, aggression, limited social skills, lack of self-confidence, limited mobility, depression, lack of motivation, anxiety, and social withdrawal. For copies, contact Dr. Gammonley at goodgam@aol.com or phone her at (727) 784-2449.
*Group Leadership Skills
Now in its 4th edition, this book focuses on an introduction to group work, basic group concepts and processes, working to achieve group goals, special group problems, beginning/guiding/terminating the group, supervision of group leaders and co-leadership, behavioral approaches for group leaders, recording and analyzing group process, groups for the old adults, working with focal groups, when the organization is the group, and when the community is the group. Go to Springer Publishing Company by clicking on www.springerpub.com and write Carolyn chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
*Health Promotion in Communities: Holistic and Wellness Approaches.
Focuses on applying wellness and holistic concepts to community work and includes a model for health and wellness promotion in communities, health promotion with changing and vulnerable populations, community self-assessment, principles of planning effective community programs, community mobilization and participation, evaluating community health programs, health promotion in rural settings, health promotion on the internet, nutrition and weight management, fitness and flexible movement, typical childhood communicable diseases; promoting community resilience, stress management, smoking cessation, violence prevention, environmental wellness, complementary health care practices, advanced communication skills with individuals and groups, working with groups, working with families, health promotion with African American women, establishing a lay health promotion program in a Hispanic community, diabetes programs in Hawaii, parish nursing, conducting a survey; the example of a youth service organization, violence prevention in schools; a model violence-prevention center, evaluating small community-based health promotion programs: lessons learned from Colorado Health Promotion Initiatives, health promotion in a homeless center. Available from Springer Publishing Company by clicking on www.springerpub.com and writing Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the page
*Healthy Holistic Aging: A Blueprint for Success
This book not only provides an easy to follow blueprint for health and holistic aging, but the author is an exceptional role model for his program. Can you live a healthy and independent life to the age of 100? Can you enjoy positive relationships? Can you maintain a healthy environment? Carl Helvie, RN, DrPH says you can and at age 74, he's a perfect example of the right things to do. He has no chronic illnesses and is among the 11% of the age 65-and-overs who take no prescribed medications. The book cites overwhelming scientific evidence that good diet, exercise, adequate sleep, prayer, meditation, positive relationship with others and a clean and safe environment can ensure successful aging. Ask for it at your local bookstore or find it online. Also visit Dr. Helvie's web site where you can also obtain the book as well as other helpful information. Click on www.HealthyHolisticAging.com.
* Her Inspiration
Subtitled, Secrets to Help You Work Smart, Be Successful and Have Fun, this book is full of quotes and thoughts from hundreds of women to encourage, motivate, and support you as you make your way. It is a book with a mission: to provide the advice, solace, kick in the pants, pat on the shoulder, hug or giggle you need when you need it. In short, it’s here to inspire women to be their best selves. The book contains 9 chapters, including: Get organized: Tips and Timesavers; Chill: Give Yourself a Break, Create Your Style: Fashion Sense and Common Sense, Gather Your Group: Friends, Mentors, and Motivators; Indulge Yourself: Little Rewards Lead to Big Accomplishments; Live Well: Living Your Life to the Hilt; Be Bold: How to Make Your Ideas Count; Work Smart: Doing Your Job and Being the Best You Can Be; and Achieve: Women Can Do Anything. Published by Conari Press, it can be order from orders@redwheelweiser.com or online at www.conari.com.
*Holistic Nursing Approach to Chronic Diseases
Based on holistic assessments and interventions, this book uses a holistic approach to AIDS/HIV, Allergies/Asthma, Alzheimer's Disease, Arthritis, Cancer, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Depression, Diabetes, Digestive Problems, Fibromyalgia, Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, overweight/obesity, pain, Parkinsons' Disease, and/or sleep disorders. Available from Springer Publishing Company by clicking on www.springerpub.com and writing Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
*Living Well with Menopause: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You That You Need To Know.
A self-care manual to help women learn about using hormones, and what to do if they'd rather not. Soon to be available in Spanish. Now in its third printing. Table of contents includes: menopause: a natural process, medical treatment, nutrition, herbs, environmental actions, exercise, other stress reduction and healing measures, relationships, finding and working with the right practitioner, and putting it all together: your menopause success plan. Available from Harper Collins by clicking on http://www.harpercollins.com
and writing Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
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4. Online Menopause Support/Information Group
Anyone who could benefit from support and information during menopause can go to www.yahoogroups.com and write living well with menopause in the search box, scroll down to Living Well with Menopause and click on it.
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5. E-books
Available e-books include ADHD, acne, bladder spasms/bladder infections, couple communication, depression relief, great body, headaches, healing veggies, healing with affirmation & imagery, healthy hair, helping with homework, natural diuretics, pain free, parenting, peri-menopausal bleeding, permanent weight loss, pregnancy, helping children be successful in school, teaching math concepts, thyroid, and whole brain thinking. All are from a wellness, self-care perspective. Click on www.carolynchambersclark.com (Scroll down the left hand column of the web site to find them.)
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6. New Book for Nurse Educators
*Classroom Skills for Nurse Educators. Hot off the press and already in its second printing, this new book for nurse educators provides ways to promote interactive learning even in large classes, while teaching asynchronously online and more…also introduces creative ways to use role playing, simulations, simulation games, group methods, peer learning, value clarification, perceptual exercises, journal writing and poetry. Educator vignettes present situations that help integrate theory into practice for varied nurse educators from nursing faculty, clinical nurse leaders, graduate students in nursing education programs to staff development experts. Presents indepth analysis and tips for overcoming the teaching/learning problems that can interfere with the learning process, and even shows how to develop your own learning materials (including simulations and games) in simple but effective ways. Find the book on the Jones & Bartlett web site by clicking on www.jbpub.com/catalog/9780763749750. Sample chapters and more information available at the web site.
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7. Creative Nursing Leadership & Management ISBN-10: 0763749761. 432 Pages.
This book provides relevant theory and ties it to practice by allowing learners to use critical thinking activities in a safe classroom environment. Perfect for upper-level undergraduate nursing leadership courses (and for more advanced leaders), the text focuses on creating leadership opportunities and creative solutions; using information technology; managing resources and change; delegation and succession: developing staff; creative political, legal, ethical, effective, and safe interventions to keep staff engaged. For more information click on www.jbpub.com/catalog/9780763749767
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8. Archives of the Wellness Newsletter
To read recent past issue of the Wellness Newsletter, click on www.carolynchambersclark.com/id103.html
___________________________________________________________________________________
9. Wellness Events
a. Wellness Heal the Healer and Healing Workshops/Retreat.
Stressed? Anxious? Want to change your life? Need a tw-day Heal the Healer or Healing getaway where you can learn new wellness self-care measures and luxuriate in restful beach surroundings? Go to http://carolynchambersclark.com/id107.html for specifics.
b. Want your book or event mentioned in this newsletter? Contact me by clicking on my picture at www.carolynchambersclark.com and provide the particulars…title, author, year of pub, a short blurb, and where to get the book or the directions to the activity. Just follow the format I've used above for books and activities, please. That's Times Roman 12 point black ink only no underlining or bolding, please, and you only have a few lines to do all that. Don't forget your contact information. Thanks in advance.
c. Menopause Book Talk Stops for Floridians
Discover which foods and supplements will work best for you. Menopause book signing at Richard’s Whole Foods in Osprey (March 1, 2 p.m.)
d. Join the AHNA now at reduced rate
Join the American Holistic Nurses Association community at a special 20% off new members' rate of just $100 until March 31st. Learn about the benefits of AHNA membership at www.AHNA.org. To Join AHNA call (800) 278-2462 Ext. 12 to place your membership over the phone, or e-mail membership@ahna.org for an electronic membership mail-in form.
PLEASE SEND THIS NEWSLETTER ON to friends, family, clients or colleagues who might benefit. My only request is that you send it in its entirety.
In Wellness,
Carolyn Chambers Clark
ARNP, EdD, FAAN, AHN-BC
Editor
Stay Well!
If you would like to subscribe, go to www.carolynchambersclark.com and click on my picture.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Latest Wellness Newsletter
Happy New Year!
Here’s your Wellness Newsletter, January, 2008
This newsletter provides research-based wellness and self-care information and tells you about books, e-books, web sites and events that can enhance well-being, promote health, and help develop self-care, teaching/learning and leadership skills. Please forward it in its entirety to whomever you believe may benefit.
Scroll down to what interests you…
1. Your wellness message
2. Wellness news:
a. Which vegetables protect best against cancer and other conditions?
b. Sitting may increase risk of disease
c. Walk away menopausal anxiety, stress and depression and sport down blood clots
d. Green tea may help regulate inflammatory skin disease
e. Diet may prevent infertility in women and asthma and allergies in their
children
3. Wellness Books
4. Online “Living Well with Menopause” support group
5. Self-care/wellness e-books
6. A new book for nurse educators
7. A new book for nursing leaders and managers
8. Archives of past Wellness Newsletter issues.
9. Wellness Events: Wellness retreat/self-care weekend, book listings, menopause
booktalk/signings
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1. Your Wellness Message
May you be blessed with joys that warm your heart and the hearts of those dear to you.
Daniel Benor, MD
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2.Wellness News
a. Which vegetables protect best against cancer and other conditions?
Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale, cauliflower) contain the phytonutrient sulforaphane, which has significant anti-cancer effects. This phytonutrient deactivates a potent estrogen metabolite (4-hydroxyestrone) that promotes tumor growth, especially breast tumor growth and also metastasis of tumors to other parts of the body (J Nutrition, Sept 2004, Vol 134 No 9, pp. 229-36; Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, Sept 2000, Vol 63, No 2, 147-152.)
Sulforaphane also assists in the self-destruct sequence the body uses to eliminate abnormal cells in leukemia (Proc Natl Acad Sci, 2001, Dec 18, 15221-6), stomach tumors (Proc Natl Acad Sci, Mary 28, 2002, pp. 7619-5), intestinal polyps (Carcinogenesis, May 4, 2006), ovarian cancer (Int J Cancer Apr 30, 2007) lung cancer (Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev, Oct 10, 2001, 1063-7) and offers special protection to those with colon cancer susceptible genes (Am J Epidemiol, Dec 1, 2000pp. 1081-92), and inhibits the production of proteins produced by the prostate whose rising levels may indicate prostate cancer (Am J Clin Nutr, 1994, Supple 59, 166S-70S). A weekly serving of cauliflower can lower risk of advanced prostate cancer by 45%(J Natl Cancer Inst, August, 2007, pp. 1200-09), reduces the risk of bladder cancer by 29% for hearty eaters of these vegetables (International Journal Cancer, May 15, 2007, pp. 2208-13). When teamed with tomatoes, broccoli can even more effectively fight prostate cancer, providing an additive effect (Cancer Research Jan 15, 2007, pp. 836-843).
Sulforaphane can also boost liver and skin cell detoxifying ability to repair sun-damaged skin, protect the heart (European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2003, 57, 904-908), prevent cataracts (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080114162513.htm)build stronger bones (1 cup of broccoli contains 74 mg calcium and 123 mg vitamin C to significantly improve calcium absorption; dairy products contain no vitamin C but do contain saturated fat and more calories), boost the immune system (1359 mcg of beta-carotene and zinc and selenium, which act as cofactors in numerous immune defensive actions), and fight birth defects by supplying folic acid. A cup of broccoli provides 94mcg of folic acid, for DNA synthesis and the fetus’ nervous system so cells divide properly.
The best way to cook these vegetables? Cut florets and stalks and steam for 5 minutes. (Don’t forget to drink the remaining water used to steam them for added benefits.) Boiling causes a loss of 56% of folate in broccoli. Microwaving broccoli results in a loss of 97%, 74% and 67% of its three major antioxidant compounds---flavonoids, sinapics, and caffeoyl-quinic derivatives. In comparison, steaming broccoli resulted in a loss of only 11%, 9% and 8% respectively, of the same antioxidants (J Sci Food Agric, 2003, Vol 83, No 14).
Serving Ideas: . Puree cooked broccoli, cauliflower, and tomatoes or tomato sauce, and combine with seasonings for a hearty soup. Toss whole grain pasta, olive oil, pine nuts and steamed broccoli florets with seasonings for a healthy lunch or dinner.
The best way to get kids (and other family members) to eat more veggies? Plant a garden (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070418163652.htm)
b. Sitting may increase risk of disease
Sitting in office chairs, while using computers, reading, talking on the phone and watching TV all have negative effects on fat and cholesterol metabolism. Sitting can stimulate disease-promoting processes, and even exercising an hour a day isn’t sufficient to reverse the effect.
Standing and moving lightly and other non-exercise activities burn more calories, and engage the enzymes in blood vessels of muscles responsible for fat burning, which can influence cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity that may result from inactivity. Standing can double the metabolic rate, so it might make a good weight reduction method. Given that only 28% of Americans obtain the minimal amount of exercise recommended, limiting sitting (maybe even in waiting rooms) might even make a dent in our obesity problem.
What should you do? Stand and pace while talking on the phone, type while standing, invite guests over and offer a standing buffet with music, so they tap their feet or maybe dance between courses.
What about work? Get a standing desk, for starters. I put a plastic file folder container on my desk, filled it with books (so it wouldn’t topple) and placed my laptop on top. I can even do a little soft shoe while I’m word processing. Yes, right now, I’m standing at my computer and composing this e-zine.
Standing meetings doing the Conga can’t be far off…
Source: University of Missouri-Columbia (2007, November 20). Sitting may increase risk of disease. ScienceDaily. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/11/071119130734.htm
c. Walk away menopausal anxiety, stress and depression and sport down those blood clots
Researchers recruited three hundred and eighty African-American and Caucasian pre-menopausal women living in Philadelphia. They asked the women to report their physical activity level, and followed their health habits for 8 years. Women who reported high levels of physical activity (walking at a moderate pace for an hour and a half at least five times a week), had lower levels of perceived stress than those who did not exercise (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080103090651.htm)
Moderate exercise can also reduce risk of blood clots. While strenuous activity is known to increase the risk of blood clot development in older adults, regular non-strenuous exercise has been shown to greatly benefit the heart, providing a positive effect.
In a study of 7,860 individuals age 18-70 in the Netherlands, researchers found that participating in sports (regardless of the type of sport or its intensity) reduced the risk of developing a blood clot in a lung artery by 46 percent and a blood clot in a leg vein by 24 percent. The risk was reduced by 55 percent when women who were pregnant or receiving oral contraceptives or hormones for menopause were excluded.
What to do? Take up table tennis, or badminton, or get out those croquet balls. Remember, intensity doesn’t matter. Even 70-year-olds can play croquet. Or what about golf (riding one of those carts around), or competitive walking?
Source: Blackwell Publishing Ltd. (2007, November 21). Regular exercise reduces risk of blood clots, study suggests. ScienceDaily. Retrieved November 29, 2007, from http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/11/071120124245.htm
d. Green tea may help regulate inflammatory skin disease
Green tea, already shown to suppress inflammation, helps regulate the expression of Caspase-14, a protein in genes that regulates the life cycle of a skin cell. In people with psoriasis, that process is interrupted and the skin cells don’t die before more are created, resulting in lesions. Animals treated with green tea showed reduced levels of proliferating cell nuclear antigen, a gene expressed when skin cells multiply.
The researchers state that this finding is important because some treatments for psoriasis and dandruff can have dangerous side effects for which long-term effects aren’t known.
Source: Medical College of Georgia (2007, August, 7). Green tea holds promise as new treatment for inflammatory skin diseases. Retrieve 1/15/2008 from http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/08/070806174354.htm
e. Diet may prevent infertility in women and asthma and allergies in their children
Researchers at the Harvard School of public health followed a group of 17,544 married women who participated in the Nurses’ Health Study II and scored their dietary and lifestyle factors that previous studies have found to predict ovulatory disorder infertility.
The women with the highest fertility diet scores ate less trans fat and sugar from carbohydrates, consumed more protein from vegetables than from animals, ate more fiber and iron-rich foods, took more multivitamins, had a lower BMI, exercised for longer periods of time each day, and consumed more high-fat dairy products and less low-fat dairy products. The women who followed more of these recommendations dropped their risk of infertility for every strategy undertaken., with a six-fold difference between women following five or more low-risk dietary and lifestyle habits and those following none. This reduced risk was similar for all subgroups of women regardless of age and whether or not they had been pregnant in the past.
Source: Chavarro, and colleagues. (2007, November). Diet and lifestyle in the prevention of ovulatory disorder infertility. Obstetrics & Gynecology Vol 110, No. 5.
Pregnant woman can also reduce asthma and allergies in their children by eating a fish-rich diet in pregnancy and feeding their children a diet in fish and fruity vegetables (tomatoes, eggplant, cucumber, green beans and zucchini).
Source: Chatzi and colleagues. (2007, September). Diet, wheeze and atrophy in school children in Menorca, Spain. Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Vol 18, pp. 480-485.
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3. Wellness Books
Aging Beyond Belief by Wellness Guru, Don Ardell, 2007.
If you plan to age, prepare yourself - it's later than you think and the challenge of aging well should be taken seriously. Discover what aspects of aging can't be changed and guide the rest that can. Aging Beyond Belief includes 69 recommendations for a more healthful, enjoyable and meaningful existence at every stage of life, written by the world's most prolific, outrageous, humorous and athletic expert on wellness. The book can be ordered from:http://www.wholeperson.com/x-selfhelp/aging.htmlAnchor-Aging-47857 or Don's web site: http://www.seekwellness.com/wellness/index.htm
*Living Well with Anxiety: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You That You Need to Know.
This helpful self-care manual provides a mind, body, and spirit wellness approach to anxiety. Learn how to control anxiety and stress naturally. Contents include how to self-diagnose anxiety, wellness approaches (nutrition, herbs, environmental changes, exercise, other anxiety-reducing and healing measures), relationships, purpose and spirituality, creating your own anxiety plan and finding and working with the right practitioner. Ask your local book store to order LWW Anxiety if you don't find it on the shelf. You can also find this book by clicking on www.harpercollins.com
and writing Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
*Encyclopedia of Complementary Health Practice. Includes concepts and issues, economic and practice issues, education issues, legal/legislative/health policy issues, historical perspectives, conditions (from a-z), influential substances, practices and treatments, contributor directory, and resources directory. For more information or to order, click on www.springerpub.com
and write Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
*Garden Therapy Guidelines for Special Needs by Judith Gammonley, ARNPBC, EdD, LCP includes how to use garden therapy with those who are memory impaired, brain injured, or who struggle with developmental or physical challenges for symptoms as widely divergent as wandering, distractibility, poor communication, mood changes, disorientation, fatigue, frustration, aggression, limited social skills, lack of self-confidence, limited mobility, depression, lack of motivation, anxiety, and social withdrawal. For copies, contact Dr. Gammonley at goodgam@aol.com or phone her at (727) 784-2449.
*Group Leadership Skills
Now in its 4th edition, this book focuses on an introduction to group work, basic group concepts and processes, working to achieve group goals, special group problems, beginning/guiding/terminating the group, supervision of group leaders and co-leadership, behavioral approaches for group leaders, recording and analyzing group process, groups for the old adults, working with focal groups, when the organization is the group, and when the community is the group. Go to Springer Publishing Company by clicking on www.springerpub.com and write Carolyn chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
*Health Promotion in Communities: Holistic and Wellness Approaches.
Focuses on applying wellness and holistic concepts to community work and includes a model for health and wellness promotion in communities, health promotion with changing and vulnerable populations, community self-assessment, principles of planning effective community programs, community mobilization and participation, evaluating community health programs, health promotion in rural settings, health promotion on the internet, nutrition and weight management, fitness and flexible movement, typical childhood communicable diseases; promoting community resilience, stress management, smoking cessation, violence prevention, environmental wellness, complementary health care practices, advanced communication skills with individuals and groups, working with groups, working with families, health promotion with African American women, establishing a lay health promotion program in a Hispanic community, diabetes programs in Hawaii, parish nursing, conducting a survey; the example of a youth service organization, violence prevention in schools; a model violence-prevention center, evaluating small community-based health promotion programs: lessons learned from Colorado Health Promotion Initiatives, health promotion in a homeless center. Available from Springer Publishing Company by clicking on www.springerpub.com and writing Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the page
*Healthy Holistic Aging: A Blueprint for Success
This book not only provides an easy to follow blueprint for health and holistic aging, but the author is an exceptional role model for his program. Can you live a healthy and independent life to the age of 100? Can you enjoy positive relationships? Can you maintain a healthy environment? Carl Helvie, RN, DrPH says you can and at age 74, he's a perfect example of the right things to do. He has no chronic illnesses and is among the 11% of the age 65-and-overs who take no prescribed medications. The book cites overwhelming scientific evidence that good diet, exercise, adequate sleep, prayer, meditation, positive relationship with others and a clean and safe environment can ensure successful aging. Ask for it at your local bookstore or find it online. Also visit Dr. Helvie's web site where you can also obtain the book as well as other helpful information. Click on www.HealthyHolisticAging.com.
*Holistic Nursing Approach to Chronic Diseases
Based on holistic assessments and interventions, this book uses a holistic approach to AIDS/HIV, Allergies/Asthma, Alzheimer's Disease, Arthritis, Cancer, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Depression, Diabetes, Digestive Problems, Fibromyalgia, Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, overweight/obesity, pain, Parkinsons' Disease, and/or sleep disorders. Available from Springer Publishing Company by clicking on www.springerpub.com and writing Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
*Living Well with Menopause: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You That You Need To Know.
A self-care manual to help women learn about using hormones, and what to do if they'd rather not. Soon to be available in Spanish. Now in its third printing. Table of contents includes: menopause: a natural process, medical treatment, nutrition, herbs, environmental actions, exercise, other stress reduction and healing measures, relationships, finding and working with the right practitioner, and putting it all together: your menopause success plan. Available from Harper Collins by clicking on http://www.harpercollins.com
and writing Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
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4. Online Menopause Support/Information Group
Anyone who could benefit from support and information during menopause can go to www.yahoogroups.com and write living well with menopause in the search box, scroll down to Living Well with Menopause and click on it.
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5. E-books
Available e-books include ADHD, acne, bladder spasms/bladder infections, couple communication, depression relief, great body, headaches, healing veggies, healing with affirmation & imagery, healthy hair, helping with homework, natural diuretics, pain free, parenting, peri-menopausal bleeding, permanent weight loss, pregnancy, helping children be successful in school, teaching math concepts, thyroid, and whole brain thinking. All are from a wellness, self-care perspective. Click on www.carolynchambersclark.com (Scroll down the left hand column of the web site to find them.)
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6. New Book for Nurse Educators
*Classroom Skills for Nurse Educators. Hot off the press and already in its second printing, this new book for nurse educators provides ways to promote interactive learning even in large classes, while teaching asynchronously online and more…also introduces creative ways to use role playing, simulations, simulation games, group methods, peer learning, value clarification, perceptual exercises, journal writing and poetry. Educator vignettes present situations that help integrate theory into practice for varied nurse educators from nursing faculty, clinical nurse leaders, graduate students in nursing education programs to staff development experts. Presents indepth analysis and tips for overcoming the teaching/learning problems that can interfere with the learning process, and even shows how to develop your own learning materials (including simulations and games) in simple but effective ways. Find the book on the Jones & Bartlett web site by clicking on www.jbpub.com/catalog/9780763749750. Sample chapters and more information available at the web site.
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7. Creative Nursing Leadership & Management
ISBN-10: 0763749761. 432 Pages. Will Publish: 02/07/2008 or sooner.
This book provides relevant theory and ties it to practice by allowing learners to use critical thinking activities in a safe classroom environment. Perfect for upper-level undergraduate nursing leadership courses (and for more advanced leaders), the text focuses on creating leadership opportunities and creative solutions; using information technology; managing resources and change; delegation and succession: developing staff; and creative political, legal, ethical, effective, and safe interventions to keep staff engaged. For more information click onwww.jbpub.com/catalog/9780763749767
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8. Archives of the Wellness Newsletter
To read recent past issue of the Wellness Newsletter, click on www.carolynchambersclark.com/id103.html
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9. Wellness Events
a. Wellness Workshop/Retreat.
Stressed? Anxious? Need a weekend getaway where you can learn new wellness self-care measures and luxuriate in restful beach surroundings? Go to www.carolynchambersclark.com and click on my picture.
b. Want your book or event mentioned in this newsletter? Contact me by clicking on my picture at www.carolynchambersclark.com and provide the particulars…title, author, year of pub, a short blurb, and where to get the book or the directions to the activity. Just follow the format I've used above for books and activities, please. That's Times Roman 12 point black ink only no underlining or bolding, please, and you only have a few lines to do all that. Don't forget your contact information. That will make my life a whole lot easier…Thanks in advance.
c. Menopause Book Talk Stop for Floridians
Discover which foods and supplements will work best for you. Menopause book signing and giving away a free e-book in Pt. Charlotte (January 19th, 2 p.m. ), Venice (February 2nd, 2 p.m.), and Osprey (March 1, 2 p.m.).
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Carolyn Chambers Clark
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Here’s your Wellness Newsletter, January, 2008
This newsletter provides research-based wellness and self-care information and tells you about books, e-books, web sites and events that can enhance well-being, promote health, and help develop self-care, teaching/learning and leadership skills. Please forward it in its entirety to whomever you believe may benefit.
Scroll down to what interests you…
1. Your wellness message
2. Wellness news:
a. Which vegetables protect best against cancer and other conditions?
b. Sitting may increase risk of disease
c. Walk away menopausal anxiety, stress and depression and sport down blood clots
d. Green tea may help regulate inflammatory skin disease
e. Diet may prevent infertility in women and asthma and allergies in their
children
3. Wellness Books
4. Online “Living Well with Menopause” support group
5. Self-care/wellness e-books
6. A new book for nurse educators
7. A new book for nursing leaders and managers
8. Archives of past Wellness Newsletter issues.
9. Wellness Events: Wellness retreat/self-care weekend, book listings, menopause
booktalk/signings
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1. Your Wellness Message
May you be blessed with joys that warm your heart and the hearts of those dear to you.
Daniel Benor, MD
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2.Wellness News
a. Which vegetables protect best against cancer and other conditions?
Cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale, cauliflower) contain the phytonutrient sulforaphane, which has significant anti-cancer effects. This phytonutrient deactivates a potent estrogen metabolite (4-hydroxyestrone) that promotes tumor growth, especially breast tumor growth and also metastasis of tumors to other parts of the body (J Nutrition, Sept 2004, Vol 134 No 9, pp. 229-36; Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, Sept 2000, Vol 63, No 2, 147-152.)
Sulforaphane also assists in the self-destruct sequence the body uses to eliminate abnormal cells in leukemia (Proc Natl Acad Sci, 2001, Dec 18, 15221-6), stomach tumors (Proc Natl Acad Sci, Mary 28, 2002, pp. 7619-5), intestinal polyps (Carcinogenesis, May 4, 2006), ovarian cancer (Int J Cancer Apr 30, 2007) lung cancer (Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev, Oct 10, 2001, 1063-7) and offers special protection to those with colon cancer susceptible genes (Am J Epidemiol, Dec 1, 2000pp. 1081-92), and inhibits the production of proteins produced by the prostate whose rising levels may indicate prostate cancer (Am J Clin Nutr, 1994, Supple 59, 166S-70S). A weekly serving of cauliflower can lower risk of advanced prostate cancer by 45%(J Natl Cancer Inst, August, 2007, pp. 1200-09), reduces the risk of bladder cancer by 29% for hearty eaters of these vegetables (International Journal Cancer, May 15, 2007, pp. 2208-13). When teamed with tomatoes, broccoli can even more effectively fight prostate cancer, providing an additive effect (Cancer Research Jan 15, 2007, pp. 836-843).
Sulforaphane can also boost liver and skin cell detoxifying ability to repair sun-damaged skin, protect the heart (European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2003, 57, 904-908), prevent cataracts (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080114162513.htm)build stronger bones (1 cup of broccoli contains 74 mg calcium and 123 mg vitamin C to significantly improve calcium absorption; dairy products contain no vitamin C but do contain saturated fat and more calories), boost the immune system (1359 mcg of beta-carotene and zinc and selenium, which act as cofactors in numerous immune defensive actions), and fight birth defects by supplying folic acid. A cup of broccoli provides 94mcg of folic acid, for DNA synthesis and the fetus’ nervous system so cells divide properly.
The best way to cook these vegetables? Cut florets and stalks and steam for 5 minutes. (Don’t forget to drink the remaining water used to steam them for added benefits.) Boiling causes a loss of 56% of folate in broccoli. Microwaving broccoli results in a loss of 97%, 74% and 67% of its three major antioxidant compounds---flavonoids, sinapics, and caffeoyl-quinic derivatives. In comparison, steaming broccoli resulted in a loss of only 11%, 9% and 8% respectively, of the same antioxidants (J Sci Food Agric, 2003, Vol 83, No 14).
Serving Ideas: . Puree cooked broccoli, cauliflower, and tomatoes or tomato sauce, and combine with seasonings for a hearty soup. Toss whole grain pasta, olive oil, pine nuts and steamed broccoli florets with seasonings for a healthy lunch or dinner.
The best way to get kids (and other family members) to eat more veggies? Plant a garden (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/04/070418163652.htm)
b. Sitting may increase risk of disease
Sitting in office chairs, while using computers, reading, talking on the phone and watching TV all have negative effects on fat and cholesterol metabolism. Sitting can stimulate disease-promoting processes, and even exercising an hour a day isn’t sufficient to reverse the effect.
Standing and moving lightly and other non-exercise activities burn more calories, and engage the enzymes in blood vessels of muscles responsible for fat burning, which can influence cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity that may result from inactivity. Standing can double the metabolic rate, so it might make a good weight reduction method. Given that only 28% of Americans obtain the minimal amount of exercise recommended, limiting sitting (maybe even in waiting rooms) might even make a dent in our obesity problem.
What should you do? Stand and pace while talking on the phone, type while standing, invite guests over and offer a standing buffet with music, so they tap their feet or maybe dance between courses.
What about work? Get a standing desk, for starters. I put a plastic file folder container on my desk, filled it with books (so it wouldn’t topple) and placed my laptop on top. I can even do a little soft shoe while I’m word processing. Yes, right now, I’m standing at my computer and composing this e-zine.
Standing meetings doing the Conga can’t be far off…
Source: University of Missouri-Columbia (2007, November 20). Sitting may increase risk of disease. ScienceDaily. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/11/071119130734.htm
c. Walk away menopausal anxiety, stress and depression and sport down those blood clots
Researchers recruited three hundred and eighty African-American and Caucasian pre-menopausal women living in Philadelphia. They asked the women to report their physical activity level, and followed their health habits for 8 years. Women who reported high levels of physical activity (walking at a moderate pace for an hour and a half at least five times a week), had lower levels of perceived stress than those who did not exercise (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080103090651.htm)
Moderate exercise can also reduce risk of blood clots. While strenuous activity is known to increase the risk of blood clot development in older adults, regular non-strenuous exercise has been shown to greatly benefit the heart, providing a positive effect.
In a study of 7,860 individuals age 18-70 in the Netherlands, researchers found that participating in sports (regardless of the type of sport or its intensity) reduced the risk of developing a blood clot in a lung artery by 46 percent and a blood clot in a leg vein by 24 percent. The risk was reduced by 55 percent when women who were pregnant or receiving oral contraceptives or hormones for menopause were excluded.
What to do? Take up table tennis, or badminton, or get out those croquet balls. Remember, intensity doesn’t matter. Even 70-year-olds can play croquet. Or what about golf (riding one of those carts around), or competitive walking?
Source: Blackwell Publishing Ltd. (2007, November 21). Regular exercise reduces risk of blood clots, study suggests. ScienceDaily. Retrieved November 29, 2007, from http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/11/071120124245.htm
d. Green tea may help regulate inflammatory skin disease
Green tea, already shown to suppress inflammation, helps regulate the expression of Caspase-14, a protein in genes that regulates the life cycle of a skin cell. In people with psoriasis, that process is interrupted and the skin cells don’t die before more are created, resulting in lesions. Animals treated with green tea showed reduced levels of proliferating cell nuclear antigen, a gene expressed when skin cells multiply.
The researchers state that this finding is important because some treatments for psoriasis and dandruff can have dangerous side effects for which long-term effects aren’t known.
Source: Medical College of Georgia (2007, August, 7). Green tea holds promise as new treatment for inflammatory skin diseases. Retrieve 1/15/2008 from http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/08/070806174354.htm
e. Diet may prevent infertility in women and asthma and allergies in their children
Researchers at the Harvard School of public health followed a group of 17,544 married women who participated in the Nurses’ Health Study II and scored their dietary and lifestyle factors that previous studies have found to predict ovulatory disorder infertility.
The women with the highest fertility diet scores ate less trans fat and sugar from carbohydrates, consumed more protein from vegetables than from animals, ate more fiber and iron-rich foods, took more multivitamins, had a lower BMI, exercised for longer periods of time each day, and consumed more high-fat dairy products and less low-fat dairy products. The women who followed more of these recommendations dropped their risk of infertility for every strategy undertaken., with a six-fold difference between women following five or more low-risk dietary and lifestyle habits and those following none. This reduced risk was similar for all subgroups of women regardless of age and whether or not they had been pregnant in the past.
Source: Chavarro, and colleagues. (2007, November). Diet and lifestyle in the prevention of ovulatory disorder infertility. Obstetrics & Gynecology Vol 110, No. 5.
Pregnant woman can also reduce asthma and allergies in their children by eating a fish-rich diet in pregnancy and feeding their children a diet in fish and fruity vegetables (tomatoes, eggplant, cucumber, green beans and zucchini).
Source: Chatzi and colleagues. (2007, September). Diet, wheeze and atrophy in school children in Menorca, Spain. Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Vol 18, pp. 480-485.
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3. Wellness Books
Aging Beyond Belief by Wellness Guru, Don Ardell, 2007.
If you plan to age, prepare yourself - it's later than you think and the challenge of aging well should be taken seriously. Discover what aspects of aging can't be changed and guide the rest that can. Aging Beyond Belief includes 69 recommendations for a more healthful, enjoyable and meaningful existence at every stage of life, written by the world's most prolific, outrageous, humorous and athletic expert on wellness. The book can be ordered from:http://www.wholeperson.com/x-selfhelp/aging.htmlAnchor-Aging-47857 or Don's web site: http://www.seekwellness.com/wellness/index.htm
*Living Well with Anxiety: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You That You Need to Know.
This helpful self-care manual provides a mind, body, and spirit wellness approach to anxiety. Learn how to control anxiety and stress naturally. Contents include how to self-diagnose anxiety, wellness approaches (nutrition, herbs, environmental changes, exercise, other anxiety-reducing and healing measures), relationships, purpose and spirituality, creating your own anxiety plan and finding and working with the right practitioner. Ask your local book store to order LWW Anxiety if you don't find it on the shelf. You can also find this book by clicking on www.harpercollins.com
and writing Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
*Encyclopedia of Complementary Health Practice. Includes concepts and issues, economic and practice issues, education issues, legal/legislative/health policy issues, historical perspectives, conditions (from a-z), influential substances, practices and treatments, contributor directory, and resources directory. For more information or to order, click on www.springerpub.com
and write Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
*Garden Therapy Guidelines for Special Needs by Judith Gammonley, ARNPBC, EdD, LCP includes how to use garden therapy with those who are memory impaired, brain injured, or who struggle with developmental or physical challenges for symptoms as widely divergent as wandering, distractibility, poor communication, mood changes, disorientation, fatigue, frustration, aggression, limited social skills, lack of self-confidence, limited mobility, depression, lack of motivation, anxiety, and social withdrawal. For copies, contact Dr. Gammonley at goodgam@aol.com or phone her at (727) 784-2449.
*Group Leadership Skills
Now in its 4th edition, this book focuses on an introduction to group work, basic group concepts and processes, working to achieve group goals, special group problems, beginning/guiding/terminating the group, supervision of group leaders and co-leadership, behavioral approaches for group leaders, recording and analyzing group process, groups for the old adults, working with focal groups, when the organization is the group, and when the community is the group. Go to Springer Publishing Company by clicking on www.springerpub.com and write Carolyn chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
*Health Promotion in Communities: Holistic and Wellness Approaches.
Focuses on applying wellness and holistic concepts to community work and includes a model for health and wellness promotion in communities, health promotion with changing and vulnerable populations, community self-assessment, principles of planning effective community programs, community mobilization and participation, evaluating community health programs, health promotion in rural settings, health promotion on the internet, nutrition and weight management, fitness and flexible movement, typical childhood communicable diseases; promoting community resilience, stress management, smoking cessation, violence prevention, environmental wellness, complementary health care practices, advanced communication skills with individuals and groups, working with groups, working with families, health promotion with African American women, establishing a lay health promotion program in a Hispanic community, diabetes programs in Hawaii, parish nursing, conducting a survey; the example of a youth service organization, violence prevention in schools; a model violence-prevention center, evaluating small community-based health promotion programs: lessons learned from Colorado Health Promotion Initiatives, health promotion in a homeless center. Available from Springer Publishing Company by clicking on www.springerpub.com and writing Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the page
*Healthy Holistic Aging: A Blueprint for Success
This book not only provides an easy to follow blueprint for health and holistic aging, but the author is an exceptional role model for his program. Can you live a healthy and independent life to the age of 100? Can you enjoy positive relationships? Can you maintain a healthy environment? Carl Helvie, RN, DrPH says you can and at age 74, he's a perfect example of the right things to do. He has no chronic illnesses and is among the 11% of the age 65-and-overs who take no prescribed medications. The book cites overwhelming scientific evidence that good diet, exercise, adequate sleep, prayer, meditation, positive relationship with others and a clean and safe environment can ensure successful aging. Ask for it at your local bookstore or find it online. Also visit Dr. Helvie's web site where you can also obtain the book as well as other helpful information. Click on www.HealthyHolisticAging.com.
*Holistic Nursing Approach to Chronic Diseases
Based on holistic assessments and interventions, this book uses a holistic approach to AIDS/HIV, Allergies/Asthma, Alzheimer's Disease, Arthritis, Cancer, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Depression, Diabetes, Digestive Problems, Fibromyalgia, Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, overweight/obesity, pain, Parkinsons' Disease, and/or sleep disorders. Available from Springer Publishing Company by clicking on www.springerpub.com and writing Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
*Living Well with Menopause: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You That You Need To Know.
A self-care manual to help women learn about using hormones, and what to do if they'd rather not. Soon to be available in Spanish. Now in its third printing. Table of contents includes: menopause: a natural process, medical treatment, nutrition, herbs, environmental actions, exercise, other stress reduction and healing measures, relationships, finding and working with the right practitioner, and putting it all together: your menopause success plan. Available from Harper Collins by clicking on http://www.harpercollins.com
and writing Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
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4. Online Menopause Support/Information Group
Anyone who could benefit from support and information during menopause can go to www.yahoogroups.com and write living well with menopause in the search box, scroll down to Living Well with Menopause and click on it.
____________________________________________________________________________________
5. E-books
Available e-books include ADHD, acne, bladder spasms/bladder infections, couple communication, depression relief, great body, headaches, healing veggies, healing with affirmation & imagery, healthy hair, helping with homework, natural diuretics, pain free, parenting, peri-menopausal bleeding, permanent weight loss, pregnancy, helping children be successful in school, teaching math concepts, thyroid, and whole brain thinking. All are from a wellness, self-care perspective. Click on www.carolynchambersclark.com (Scroll down the left hand column of the web site to find them.)
____________________________________________________________________________________
6. New Book for Nurse Educators
*Classroom Skills for Nurse Educators. Hot off the press and already in its second printing, this new book for nurse educators provides ways to promote interactive learning even in large classes, while teaching asynchronously online and more…also introduces creative ways to use role playing, simulations, simulation games, group methods, peer learning, value clarification, perceptual exercises, journal writing and poetry. Educator vignettes present situations that help integrate theory into practice for varied nurse educators from nursing faculty, clinical nurse leaders, graduate students in nursing education programs to staff development experts. Presents indepth analysis and tips for overcoming the teaching/learning problems that can interfere with the learning process, and even shows how to develop your own learning materials (including simulations and games) in simple but effective ways. Find the book on the Jones & Bartlett web site by clicking on www.jbpub.com/catalog/9780763749750. Sample chapters and more information available at the web site.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7. Creative Nursing Leadership & Management
ISBN-10: 0763749761. 432 Pages. Will Publish: 02/07/2008 or sooner.
This book provides relevant theory and ties it to practice by allowing learners to use critical thinking activities in a safe classroom environment. Perfect for upper-level undergraduate nursing leadership courses (and for more advanced leaders), the text focuses on creating leadership opportunities and creative solutions; using information technology; managing resources and change; delegation and succession: developing staff; and creative political, legal, ethical, effective, and safe interventions to keep staff engaged. For more information click onwww.jbpub.com/catalog/9780763749767
____________________________________________________________________________________
8. Archives of the Wellness Newsletter
To read recent past issue of the Wellness Newsletter, click on www.carolynchambersclark.com/id103.html
_______________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
9. Wellness Events
a. Wellness Workshop/Retreat.
Stressed? Anxious? Need a weekend getaway where you can learn new wellness self-care measures and luxuriate in restful beach surroundings? Go to www.carolynchambersclark.com and click on my picture.
b. Want your book or event mentioned in this newsletter? Contact me by clicking on my picture at www.carolynchambersclark.com and provide the particulars…title, author, year of pub, a short blurb, and where to get the book or the directions to the activity. Just follow the format I've used above for books and activities, please. That's Times Roman 12 point black ink only no underlining or bolding, please, and you only have a few lines to do all that. Don't forget your contact information. That will make my life a whole lot easier…Thanks in advance.
c. Menopause Book Talk Stop for Floridians
Discover which foods and supplements will work best for you. Menopause book signing and giving away a free e-book in Pt. Charlotte (January 19th, 2 p.m. ), Venice (February 2nd, 2 p.m.), and Osprey (March 1, 2 p.m.).
____________________________________________________________________________________PLEASE SEND THIS NEWSLETTER ON to friends, family, clients or colleagues who might benefit. My only request is that you send it in its entirety.
In Wellness,
Carolyn Chambers Clark
ARNP, EdD, FAAN, AHN-BC
Editor
____________________________________
Stay Well!
If you want to subscribe to this newsletter, go to www.carolynchambersclark.com and click on my picture.
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Wellness Newsletter, December, 2007
Happy Holidays!
Here’s your Wellness Newsletter, December, 2007
This newsletter provides research-based information and tells you about books, e-books, web sites and events that can enhance well-being, promote health, and help develop self-care, teaching/learning and leadership skills. Please forward it in its entirety to whomever you believe may benefit.
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Scroll down to what interests you…
1. Your wellness message
2. Wellness news:
a. Simple Pleasures Make People Happiest
b. Sugary Beverages May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk
c. Deficiency in Exposure to Sunlight Linked to Endometrial Cancer
d. The Significant Anti-Cancer Effect of Milk Thistle
e. Vitamin E Could Help 40% of Diabetics Ward off Heart Attack and Stroke
3. Wellness Books
4. Online Living Well with Menopause support group
5. Inexpensive self-care/wellness e-books
6. A new book for nurse educators
7. A new book for nursing leaders and managers
8. Archives of past Wellness Newsletter issues.
9. Wellness Events: Get your book published, get your event or book mentioned in the Wellness Newsletter, or meet me on my book tour.
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1. Wellness Message
May you be blessed with challenges and pains that are the gentlest possible wakeup calls.
Daniel Benor, MD
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2.Wellness News
a. Simple Pleasures Make People Happiest
A bar of chocolate, a long soak in the bath, a snooze in the middle of the afternoon, a leisurely stroll in the park. These are the things that make us the most happy, according to new research from The University of Nottingham. The study compared the happiness levels of lottery jackpot winners with a control group. Surprisingly, it wasn’t the flashy cars and the diamond jewelery that upped the jackpot winners’ happiness quotient. It was things like listening to music or reading a book that really made the difference. Those who described themselves as less happy didn’t choose the cost-free indulgences. The researchers concluded that spending time relaxing is the secret to a happy life.
Source: http://research.nottingham.ac.uk/NewsReviews/newsDisplay.aspx?id=389
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b. Sugary Beverages May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk
Although the exact mechanisms aren’t known, it has been determined that obesity and diabetes are both associated with higher incidence of Alzheimer’s, at least in mice. The sugar-fed mice gained about 17% more weight than controls, had higher cholesterol levels, and had worse learning and memory retention, and their brains contained over twice as many amyloid plaque deposits, an anatomical hallmark of Alzheimer’s. The human equivalence of the mouse diet would be roughly 5 cans of soda per day, although since mice have a higher metabolism, it may actually take less sugar for humans.
Source: American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/12/071208142559.htm
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c. Deficiency in Exposure to Sunlight Linked to Endometrial Cancer
Researchers at the Moores Cancer Center at the University of California in San Diego have shown
that endometrial cancer incidence was highest at the highest latitudes in both hemispheres. Even after controlling for known variables such as cloud cover, meat intake, weight, skin pigmentation and others, the association remained strong. The researchers caution against using aggregate data for individuals and recommend further research studying individual reactions to vitamin D from sunlight, diet and supplements and the risk of endometrial cancer.
Note: this is the third environmental paper from this research team showing a strong association between vitamin D and cancer using global incidence data. The first illuminated a similar pattern for kidney cancer and the second, for ovarian cancer.
Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/11/071114162728.htm
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d. The Significant Anti-Cancer Effect of Milk Thistle (Silymarin)
Milk thistle has been widely used a folk remedy to protect the liver from drug or alcohol-related injury. Dr. Ke-Qin Hu and his research team at the University of California, Irvine, found that silibilin (a highly purified extract from milk thistle) mediates anti-liver cancer effects by: reducing cancer cell proliferation and cell cycle progression, enhancing programmed death of cancer cells and altering the structure of cancer cells. Their research suggests that silibinin could be used to prevent the development of liver cancer, one of the most common cancers worldwide.
Source: Lah, Cui & Hu. (2007). Effects and mechanism of silibinin on human hepatoma cell lines. World Journal of Gastroenterology 13 (4), 5299-5305.
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e. Vitamin E Could Help 40% of Diabetics Ward off Heart Attacks
Individuals diagnosed with diabetes who carry the haptoglobin 2-2 gene (40%) could significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks and related deaths by taking 400 IU of vitamin E. In a group of 1.434 participants, individuals who took vitamin E had more than 50 percent fewer heart attacks, strokes and related deaths than those who took a placebo pill and showed no side effects.
A one-time genetic test for Hp2-2 is commercially available that could predict diabetic complications
Source American Technion Society (2007, November 24). Vitamin E could help 40% of diabetics ward off heart attacks. ScienceDaily. http://www.sciencedaily.com/realeases/2007/11/071123195803.htm
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3. Wellness Books
Aging Beyond Belief by Wellness Guru, Don Ardell, 2007.
If you plan to age, prepare yourself - it's later than you think and the challenge of aging well should be taken seriously. Discover what aspects of aging can't be changed and guide the rest that can. Aging Beyond Belief includes 69 recommendations for a more healthful, enjoyable and meaningful existence at every stage of life, written by the world's most prolific, outrageous, humorous and athletic expert on wellness. The book can be ordered from:http://www.wholeperson.com/x-selfhelp/aging.htmlAnchor-Aging-47857 or Don's web site: http://www.seekwellness.com/wellness/index.htm
*Living Well with Anxiety: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You That You Need to Know.
This helpful self-care manual provides a mind, body, and spirit wellness approach to anxiety. Learn how to control anxiety and stress naturally. Contents include how to self-diagnose anxiety, wellness approaches (nutrition, herbs, environmental changes, exercise, other anxiety-reducing and healing measures), relationships, purpose and spirituality, creating your own anxiety plan and finding and working with the right practitioner. Ask your local book store to order LWW Anxiety if you don't find it on the shelf. You can also find this book by clicking on www.harpercollins.com
and writing Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
*Encyclopedia of Complementary Health Practice. Includes concepts and issues, economic and practice issues, education issues, legal/legislative/health policy issues, historical perspectives, conditions (from a-z), influential substances, practices and treatments, contributor directory, and resources directory. For more information or to order, click on www.springerpub.com
and write Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
Garden Therapy Guidelines for Special Needs by Judith Gammonley, ARNPBC, EdD, LCP includes how to use garden therapy with those who are memory impaired, brain injured, or who struggle with developmental or physical challenges for symptoms as widely divergent as wandering, distractibility, poor communication, mood changes, disorientation, fatigue, frustration, aggression, limited social skills, lack of self-confidence, limited mobility, depression, lack of motivation, anxiety, and social withdrawal. For copies, contact Dr. Gammonley at goodgam@aol.com
or phone her at (727) 784-2449.
*Group Leadership Skills
Now in its 4th edition, this book focuses on an introduction to group work, basic group concepts and processes, working to achieve group goals, special group problems, beginning/guiding/terminating the group, supervision of group leaders and co-leadership, behavioral approaches for group leaders, recording and analyzing group process, groups for the old adults, working with focal groups, when the organization is the group, and when the community is the group. Go to Springer Publishing Company by clicking on www.springerpub.com
and write Carolyn chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
*Health Promotion in Communities: Holistic and Wellness Approaches.
Focuses on applying wellness and holistic concepts to community work and includes a model for health and wellness promotion in communities, health promotion with changing and vulnerable populations, community self-assessment, principles of planning effective community programs, community mobilization and participation, evaluating community health programs, health promotion in rural settings, health promotion on the internet, nutrition and weight management, fitness and flexible movement, typical childhood communicable diseases; promoting community resilience, stress management, smoking cessation, violence prevention, environmental wellness, complementary health care practices, advanced communication skills with individuals and groups, working with groups, working with families, health promotion with African American women, establishing a lay health promotion program in a Hispanic community, diabetes programs in Hawaii, parish nursing, conducting a survey; the example of a youth service organization, violence prevention in schools; a model violence-prevention center, evaluating small community-based health promotion programs: lessons learned from Colorado Health Promotion Initiatives, health promotion in a homeless center. Available from Springer Publishing Company by clicking on www.springerpub.com
and writing Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
Healthy Holistic Aging: A Blueprint for Success
This book not only provides an easy to follow blueprint for health and holistic aging, but the author is an exceptional role model for his program. Can you live a healthy and independent life to the age of 100? Can you enjoy positive relationships? Can you maintain a healthy environment? Carl Helvie, RN, DrPH says you can and at age 74, he's a perfect example of the right things to do. He has no chronic illnesses and is among the 11% of the age 65-and-overs who take no prescribed medications. The book cites overwhelming scientific evidence that good diet, exercise, adequate sleep, prayer, meditation, positive relationship with others and a clean and safe environment can ensure successful aging. Ask for it at your local bookstore or find it online. Also visit Dr. Helvie's web site where you can also obtain the book as well as other helpful information. Click on www.HealthyHolisticAging.com.
*Holistic Nursing Approach to Chronic Diseases
Based on holistic assessments and interventions, this book uses a holistic approach to AIDS/HIV, Allergies/Asthma, Alzheimer's Disease, Arthritis, Cancer, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Depression, Diabetes, Digestive Problems, Fibromyalgia, Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, overweight/obesity, pain, Parkinsons' Disease, and/or sleep disorders. Available from Springer Publishing Company by clicking on www.springerpub.com and writing Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
*Living Well with Menopause: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You That You Need To Know.
A self-care manual to help women learn about using hormones, and what to do if they'd rather not. Soon to be available in Spanish. Now in its third printing. Table of contents includes: menopause: a natural process, medical treatment, nutrition, herbs, environmental actions, exercise, other stress reduction and healing measures, relationships, finding and working with the right practitioner, and putting it all together: your menopause success plan. Available from Harper Collins by clicking on http://www.harpercollins.com
and writing Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. Online Menopause Support/Information Group
Anyone who could benefit from support and information during menopause can go to www.yahoogroups.com and write living well with menopause in the search box, scroll down to 5, and click on it.
____________________________________________________________________________________
5. E-books
Available e-books include ADHD, acne, bladder spasms/bladder infections, couple communication, depression relief, great body, headaches, healing veggies, healing with affirmation & imagery, healthy hair, helping with homework, natural diuretics, pain free, parenting, peri-menopausal bleeding, permanent weight loss, pregnancy, helping children be successful in school, teaching math concepts, thyroid, and whole brain thinking. All are from a wellness, self-care perspective. Click on www.carolynchambersclark.com (Scroll down the left hand column of the web site to find them.)
____________________________________________________________________________________
6. New Book for Nurse Educators
*Classroom Skills for Nurse Educators. Hot off the press and already in its second printing, this new book for nurse educators provides ways to promote interactive learning even in large classes, while teaching asynchronously online and more…also introduces creative ways to use role playing, simulations, simulation games, group methods, peer learning, value clarification, perceptual exercises, journal writing and poetry. Educator vignettes present situations that help integrate theory into practice for varied nurse educators from nursing faculty, clinical nurse leaders, graduate students in nursing education programs to staff development experts. Presents indepth analysis and tips for overcoming the teaching/learning problems that can interfere with the learning process, and even shows how to develop your own learning materials (including simulations and games) in simple but effective ways. Find the book on the Jones & Bartlett web site by clicking on www.jbpub.com/catalog/9780763749750. Sample chapters and more information available at the web site.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
7. Creative Nursing Leadership & Management
ISBN-10: 0763749761. 432 Pages. Will Publish: 02/07/2008 or sooner.
This book provides relevant theory and ties it to practice by allowing learners to use critical thinking activities in a safe classroom environment. Perfect for upper-level undergraduate nursing leadership courses (and for more advanced leaders), the text focuses on creating leadership opportunities and creative solutions; using information technology; managing resources and change; delegation and succession: developing staff; and creative political, legal, ethical, effective, and safe interventions to keep staff engaged.
For more information click on www.jbpub.com/catalog/9780763749767
____________________________________________________________________________________
8. Archives of the Wellness Newsletter
To read recent past issue of the Wellness Newsletter, click on www.carolynchambersclark.com/id103.html
_______________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
9. Wellness Events
a. Get Your Book Published Workshop/Retreat.
Planning a small group workshop/retreat for anyone who wants to get a book published. Did you know that almost everybody wants to get a book published, but most people never do? This workshop/retreat can help you get a book published. For more information go to www.carolynchambersclark, click on my picture and indicate your preferences for an in-person or virtual experience.
b. Have a holistic or wellness book or activity/event you want mentioned in this newsletter? Contact me by clicking on my picture at www.carolynchambersclark.com and provide the particulars…title, author, year of pub, a short blurb, and where to get the book or the directions to the activity. Just follow the format I've used above for books and activities, please. That's Times Roman 12 point black ink only no underlining or bolding, please, and you only have a few lines to do all that. Don't forget your contact information. That will make my life a whole lot easier…Thanks in advance.
d. Book Tour Stop for Floridians
I'll be doing book talks at Richard’s Whole Food stores on anxiety or menopause, providing information on how to discover which particular foods and supplements will work for you, and giving away a free e-book in St. Petersburg (January 5th, 11 a.m., anxiety and stress), Pt. Charlotte (January 19th, 2 p.m. menopause), Venice (February 2nd, 2 p.m. menopause), and Osprey (March 1, 2 p.m. menopause).
____________________________________________________________________________________PLEASE SEND THIS NEWSLETTER ON to friends, family, clients or colleagues who might benefit. My only request is that you send it in its entirety.
In Wellness,
Carolyn Chambers Clark
ARNP, EdD, FAAN, AHN-BC
Editor
____________________________________
Stay Well!
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Here’s your Wellness Newsletter, December, 2007
This newsletter provides research-based information and tells you about books, e-books, web sites and events that can enhance well-being, promote health, and help develop self-care, teaching/learning and leadership skills. Please forward it in its entirety to whomever you believe may benefit.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Scroll down to what interests you…
1. Your wellness message
2. Wellness news:
a. Simple Pleasures Make People Happiest
b. Sugary Beverages May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk
c. Deficiency in Exposure to Sunlight Linked to Endometrial Cancer
d. The Significant Anti-Cancer Effect of Milk Thistle
e. Vitamin E Could Help 40% of Diabetics Ward off Heart Attack and Stroke
3. Wellness Books
4. Online Living Well with Menopause support group
5. Inexpensive self-care/wellness e-books
6. A new book for nurse educators
7. A new book for nursing leaders and managers
8. Archives of past Wellness Newsletter issues.
9. Wellness Events: Get your book published, get your event or book mentioned in the Wellness Newsletter, or meet me on my book tour.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
1. Wellness Message
May you be blessed with challenges and pains that are the gentlest possible wakeup calls.
Daniel Benor, MD
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
2.Wellness News
a. Simple Pleasures Make People Happiest
A bar of chocolate, a long soak in the bath, a snooze in the middle of the afternoon, a leisurely stroll in the park. These are the things that make us the most happy, according to new research from The University of Nottingham. The study compared the happiness levels of lottery jackpot winners with a control group. Surprisingly, it wasn’t the flashy cars and the diamond jewelery that upped the jackpot winners’ happiness quotient. It was things like listening to music or reading a book that really made the difference. Those who described themselves as less happy didn’t choose the cost-free indulgences. The researchers concluded that spending time relaxing is the secret to a happy life.
Source: http://research.nottingham.ac.uk/NewsReviews/newsDisplay.aspx?id=389
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
b. Sugary Beverages May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk
Although the exact mechanisms aren’t known, it has been determined that obesity and diabetes are both associated with higher incidence of Alzheimer’s, at least in mice. The sugar-fed mice gained about 17% more weight than controls, had higher cholesterol levels, and had worse learning and memory retention, and their brains contained over twice as many amyloid plaque deposits, an anatomical hallmark of Alzheimer’s. The human equivalence of the mouse diet would be roughly 5 cans of soda per day, although since mice have a higher metabolism, it may actually take less sugar for humans.
Source: American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/12/071208142559.htm
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
c. Deficiency in Exposure to Sunlight Linked to Endometrial Cancer
Researchers at the Moores Cancer Center at the University of California in San Diego have shown
that endometrial cancer incidence was highest at the highest latitudes in both hemispheres. Even after controlling for known variables such as cloud cover, meat intake, weight, skin pigmentation and others, the association remained strong. The researchers caution against using aggregate data for individuals and recommend further research studying individual reactions to vitamin D from sunlight, diet and supplements and the risk of endometrial cancer.
Note: this is the third environmental paper from this research team showing a strong association between vitamin D and cancer using global incidence data. The first illuminated a similar pattern for kidney cancer and the second, for ovarian cancer.
Source: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/11/071114162728.htm
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
d. The Significant Anti-Cancer Effect of Milk Thistle (Silymarin)
Milk thistle has been widely used a folk remedy to protect the liver from drug or alcohol-related injury. Dr. Ke-Qin Hu and his research team at the University of California, Irvine, found that silibilin (a highly purified extract from milk thistle) mediates anti-liver cancer effects by: reducing cancer cell proliferation and cell cycle progression, enhancing programmed death of cancer cells and altering the structure of cancer cells. Their research suggests that silibinin could be used to prevent the development of liver cancer, one of the most common cancers worldwide.
Source: Lah, Cui & Hu. (2007). Effects and mechanism of silibinin on human hepatoma cell lines. World Journal of Gastroenterology 13 (4), 5299-5305.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
e. Vitamin E Could Help 40% of Diabetics Ward off Heart Attacks
Individuals diagnosed with diabetes who carry the haptoglobin 2-2 gene (40%) could significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks and related deaths by taking 400 IU of vitamin E. In a group of 1.434 participants, individuals who took vitamin E had more than 50 percent fewer heart attacks, strokes and related deaths than those who took a placebo pill and showed no side effects.
A one-time genetic test for Hp2-2 is commercially available that could predict diabetic complications
Source American Technion Society (2007, November 24). Vitamin E could help 40% of diabetics ward off heart attacks. ScienceDaily. http://www.sciencedaily.com/realeases/2007/11/071123195803.htm
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
3. Wellness Books
Aging Beyond Belief by Wellness Guru, Don Ardell, 2007.
If you plan to age, prepare yourself - it's later than you think and the challenge of aging well should be taken seriously. Discover what aspects of aging can't be changed and guide the rest that can. Aging Beyond Belief includes 69 recommendations for a more healthful, enjoyable and meaningful existence at every stage of life, written by the world's most prolific, outrageous, humorous and athletic expert on wellness. The book can be ordered from:http://www.wholeperson.com/x-selfhelp/aging.htmlAnchor-Aging-47857 or Don's web site: http://www.seekwellness.com/wellness/index.htm
*Living Well with Anxiety: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You That You Need to Know.
This helpful self-care manual provides a mind, body, and spirit wellness approach to anxiety. Learn how to control anxiety and stress naturally. Contents include how to self-diagnose anxiety, wellness approaches (nutrition, herbs, environmental changes, exercise, other anxiety-reducing and healing measures), relationships, purpose and spirituality, creating your own anxiety plan and finding and working with the right practitioner. Ask your local book store to order LWW Anxiety if you don't find it on the shelf. You can also find this book by clicking on www.harpercollins.com
and writing Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
*Encyclopedia of Complementary Health Practice. Includes concepts and issues, economic and practice issues, education issues, legal/legislative/health policy issues, historical perspectives, conditions (from a-z), influential substances, practices and treatments, contributor directory, and resources directory. For more information or to order, click on www.springerpub.com
and write Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
Garden Therapy Guidelines for Special Needs by Judith Gammonley, ARNPBC, EdD, LCP includes how to use garden therapy with those who are memory impaired, brain injured, or who struggle with developmental or physical challenges for symptoms as widely divergent as wandering, distractibility, poor communication, mood changes, disorientation, fatigue, frustration, aggression, limited social skills, lack of self-confidence, limited mobility, depression, lack of motivation, anxiety, and social withdrawal. For copies, contact Dr. Gammonley at goodgam@aol.com
or phone her at (727) 784-2449.
*Group Leadership Skills
Now in its 4th edition, this book focuses on an introduction to group work, basic group concepts and processes, working to achieve group goals, special group problems, beginning/guiding/terminating the group, supervision of group leaders and co-leadership, behavioral approaches for group leaders, recording and analyzing group process, groups for the old adults, working with focal groups, when the organization is the group, and when the community is the group. Go to Springer Publishing Company by clicking on www.springerpub.com
and write Carolyn chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
*Health Promotion in Communities: Holistic and Wellness Approaches.
Focuses on applying wellness and holistic concepts to community work and includes a model for health and wellness promotion in communities, health promotion with changing and vulnerable populations, community self-assessment, principles of planning effective community programs, community mobilization and participation, evaluating community health programs, health promotion in rural settings, health promotion on the internet, nutrition and weight management, fitness and flexible movement, typical childhood communicable diseases; promoting community resilience, stress management, smoking cessation, violence prevention, environmental wellness, complementary health care practices, advanced communication skills with individuals and groups, working with groups, working with families, health promotion with African American women, establishing a lay health promotion program in a Hispanic community, diabetes programs in Hawaii, parish nursing, conducting a survey; the example of a youth service organization, violence prevention in schools; a model violence-prevention center, evaluating small community-based health promotion programs: lessons learned from Colorado Health Promotion Initiatives, health promotion in a homeless center. Available from Springer Publishing Company by clicking on www.springerpub.com
and writing Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
Healthy Holistic Aging: A Blueprint for Success
This book not only provides an easy to follow blueprint for health and holistic aging, but the author is an exceptional role model for his program. Can you live a healthy and independent life to the age of 100? Can you enjoy positive relationships? Can you maintain a healthy environment? Carl Helvie, RN, DrPH says you can and at age 74, he's a perfect example of the right things to do. He has no chronic illnesses and is among the 11% of the age 65-and-overs who take no prescribed medications. The book cites overwhelming scientific evidence that good diet, exercise, adequate sleep, prayer, meditation, positive relationship with others and a clean and safe environment can ensure successful aging. Ask for it at your local bookstore or find it online. Also visit Dr. Helvie's web site where you can also obtain the book as well as other helpful information. Click on www.HealthyHolisticAging.com.
*Holistic Nursing Approach to Chronic Diseases
Based on holistic assessments and interventions, this book uses a holistic approach to AIDS/HIV, Allergies/Asthma, Alzheimer's Disease, Arthritis, Cancer, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Depression, Diabetes, Digestive Problems, Fibromyalgia, Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders, Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, overweight/obesity, pain, Parkinsons' Disease, and/or sleep disorders. Available from Springer Publishing Company by clicking on www.springerpub.com and writing Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
*Living Well with Menopause: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You That You Need To Know.
A self-care manual to help women learn about using hormones, and what to do if they'd rather not. Soon to be available in Spanish. Now in its third printing. Table of contents includes: menopause: a natural process, medical treatment, nutrition, herbs, environmental actions, exercise, other stress reduction and healing measures, relationships, finding and working with the right practitioner, and putting it all together: your menopause success plan. Available from Harper Collins by clicking on http://www.harpercollins.com
and writing Carolyn Chambers Clark in the search box at the top of the screen.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. Online Menopause Support/Information Group
Anyone who could benefit from support and information during menopause can go to www.yahoogroups.com and write living well with menopause in the search box, scroll down to 5, and click on it.
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5. E-books
Available e-books include ADHD, acne, bladder spasms/bladder infections, couple communication, depression relief, great body, headaches, healing veggies, healing with affirmation & imagery, healthy hair, helping with homework, natural diuretics, pain free, parenting, peri-menopausal bleeding, permanent weight loss, pregnancy, helping children be successful in school, teaching math concepts, thyroid, and whole brain thinking. All are from a wellness, self-care perspective. Click on www.carolynchambersclark.com (Scroll down the left hand column of the web site to find them.)
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6. New Book for Nurse Educators
*Classroom Skills for Nurse Educators. Hot off the press and already in its second printing, this new book for nurse educators provides ways to promote interactive learning even in large classes, while teaching asynchronously online and more…also introduces creative ways to use role playing, simulations, simulation games, group methods, peer learning, value clarification, perceptual exercises, journal writing and poetry. Educator vignettes present situations that help integrate theory into practice for varied nurse educators from nursing faculty, clinical nurse leaders, graduate students in nursing education programs to staff development experts. Presents indepth analysis and tips for overcoming the teaching/learning problems that can interfere with the learning process, and even shows how to develop your own learning materials (including simulations and games) in simple but effective ways. Find the book on the Jones & Bartlett web site by clicking on www.jbpub.com/catalog/9780763749750. Sample chapters and more information available at the web site.
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7. Creative Nursing Leadership & Management
ISBN-10: 0763749761. 432 Pages. Will Publish: 02/07/2008 or sooner.
This book provides relevant theory and ties it to practice by allowing learners to use critical thinking activities in a safe classroom environment. Perfect for upper-level undergraduate nursing leadership courses (and for more advanced leaders), the text focuses on creating leadership opportunities and creative solutions; using information technology; managing resources and change; delegation and succession: developing staff; and creative political, legal, ethical, effective, and safe interventions to keep staff engaged.
For more information click on www.jbpub.com/catalog/9780763749767
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8. Archives of the Wellness Newsletter
To read recent past issue of the Wellness Newsletter, click on www.carolynchambersclark.com/id103.html
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9. Wellness Events
a. Get Your Book Published Workshop/Retreat.
Planning a small group workshop/retreat for anyone who wants to get a book published. Did you know that almost everybody wants to get a book published, but most people never do? This workshop/retreat can help you get a book published. For more information go to www.carolynchambersclark, click on my picture and indicate your preferences for an in-person or virtual experience.
b. Have a holistic or wellness book or activity/event you want mentioned in this newsletter? Contact me by clicking on my picture at www.carolynchambersclark.com and provide the particulars…title, author, year of pub, a short blurb, and where to get the book or the directions to the activity. Just follow the format I've used above for books and activities, please. That's Times Roman 12 point black ink only no underlining or bolding, please, and you only have a few lines to do all that. Don't forget your contact information. That will make my life a whole lot easier…Thanks in advance.
d. Book Tour Stop for Floridians
I'll be doing book talks at Richard’s Whole Food stores on anxiety or menopause, providing information on how to discover which particular foods and supplements will work for you, and giving away a free e-book in St. Petersburg (January 5th, 11 a.m., anxiety and stress), Pt. Charlotte (January 19th, 2 p.m. menopause), Venice (February 2nd, 2 p.m. menopause), and Osprey (March 1, 2 p.m. menopause).
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In Wellness,
Carolyn Chambers Clark
ARNP, EdD, FAAN, AHN-BC
Editor
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