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The Alternative Medicine & Natural Health Newsletter is sponsored by ALTERNATIVE HEALTH INSURANCE SERVICES.
Since 1985, Alternative Health Insurance Services has helped businesses and individuals find the best value in health insurance with an emphasis on coverage for alternative medicine and natural therapies. Please visit www.AlternativeInsurance.com to learn about options for your personal or group health insurance.
September 2005
Welcome to the September 2005 edition of our newsletter. Our goal is to provide you with information and articles that are of interest to you and may be of value to you. Information we include is gathered from a variety of publications.
We hope the information we provide is of value to you. If you have not read our previous newsletters, they are also posted on our website.
Study: Cancer-preventing substance found in beans, nuts, cereals
A substance found in nuts, beans and cereals appears to prevent tumor growth and holds promise to prevent cancer. The substance, called inositol pentakisphosphate, is also found in peas and lentils, and tests on mice have suggested its ability to destroy tumors and improve the effect of drugs against ovarian and lung cancer cells. MSNBC/Reuters (9/14)
Broccoli compounds halted lung cancer in animal tests
Compounds found in cruciferous vegetables blocked lung cancer growth in animal studies and human lung cancer cells... Read
High blood sugar levels raise risk of heart disease
Lowering blood sugar levels could reduce the risk of heart disease even in non-diabetics... Read
Probiotic multivitamin reduces cold symptoms, duration
Taking probiotic supplements could shorten the duration of colds and reduce the severity of symptoms... Read
Research Examines Effect of Vitamin C on Cancer Cells
According to an article in WebMD citing research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (Sept. 20, 2005; vol 102: pp 13604-13609), lab tests indicate that vitamin C, introduced into cells, boosted production of hydrogen peroxide which in turn killed the cancer cells while leaving the healthy cells unharmed. According to the researchers the levels of vitamin C needed could only be achieved through intravenous infusion. Currently a safety study on this application is underway. Internet Resources: article on WebMD
High dose vitamin C reduced colds in Japanese study
Taking a high-dose vitamin C supplement everyday reduced the number of colds in people in a Japanese trial... Read
B vitamins may not protect against heart disease
A new study cast doubt on the role of vitamin B6 and folic acid in protecting the cardiovascular system... Read
High doses of vitamin E boost mice lifespan
Mice given high doses of vitamin E lived on average 40 per cent longer than a control group... Read
Olive oil compound may fight disease, act like painkiller
A compound found in olive oil has an anti-inflammatory action similar to the popular painkiller ibuprofen... Read
5 Tips for Better Digestion
Do you inhale your food? Are you so busy that even chewing seems like a luxury? Poor digestion is often at the root of many chronic ailments, such as low energy, pain, inflammation, arthritis, and allergies. Not chewing properly is...read more
Study: Girls who eat breakfast are slimmer
A study out of the Maryland Medical Research Institute found adolescent girls who eat breakfast have lower body mass index readings than those who don't, with the slimmest of them eating cereals. The study author said cereal fiber, often accompanied by milk and orange juice, may account for the study subjects' lower weight and "those who eat breakfast on a regular basis are more likely to have a structured eating plan throughout the day and consequently are less likely to snack between meals." The Dallas Morning News
Study: Minimal counseling can improve children's eating habits
As few as five dietary counseling sessions over three years can help families improve their eating habits to prevent heart disease, according to a new study. While previous research on weight reduction counseling has shown that intense counseling is needed for successful results, the new findings showed that children consumed less fat and salt after the five counseling sessions. Yahoo!/HealthDay News (9/12)
Possible health benefits sweeten deal for chocolate lovers
With mounting research suggesting cocoa beans could have health benefits, chocoholics may have a little less guilt about their addiction. Only chocolates containing compounds called flavanols, however, are believed to offer benefits such as warding off vascular disease, and many types of chocolate sold on store shelves do not contain those compounds. The Washington Post/Associated Press (free registration) (8/19) 
An Unusual Study: Daily stress may thwart breast cancer
Women who experience high levels of daily stress are at a lower risk of developing primary breast cancer, according to a new study. The research of 6,689 women over 18 years showed lower rates of primary breast cancer among those who had higher day-to-day stress levels, and researchers say they suspect that persistent stress hormones may suppress the production of oestrogen, a risk factor in breast cancer. AlertNet.org/Reuters (9/8)
Consumer Interest in the Health, Wellness, and Sustainability of Our Planet Continues to Gain Momentum
[2005/09/08][The Natural Marketing Institute (NMI)]
According to NMI's 2004 Health & Wellness Trends DatabaseT (HWTD) and 2005 LOHAS Consumer Trends DatabaseT (LCTD), health and wellness continues to evolve from the traditional definition of personal health and wellness to that of planetary health and wellness. This is demonstrated by the following two articles.
Mars unveils heart-healthy chocolate snacks
Mars Inc.'s Mars Nutrition for Health & Well-Being division says its new CocoaVia, a vitamin-fortified snack featuring cocoa flavanols and plant sterols from soy, could help consumers lower cholesterol. CocoaVia chocolate bars are set to debut in October. Drug Store News
Safeway Goes With Wind
SEPTEMBER 15, 2005 -- PLEASANTON, Calif. -- Safeway Inc. plans to become one of the largest buyers of 100-percent renewable energy in the nation. Through a partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the grocer will buy wind-generated energy to power its 270 fuel stations nationwide, 15 stores in San Francisco, and its corporate campuses here and in Walnut Creek, Calif.
FREE ACUPUNCTURE & CHIROPRACTIC BENEFIT
Alternative Health Insurance Services now includes a free benefit for our individual and group clients that provides up to 20 acupuncture and/or chiropractic visits per year with a $20 co-payment for each visit. This complimentary benefit is a bonus for doing business with us and is included with most of the health insurance plans we offer.
We have contracted with Landmark Healthplan of California, Inc. to provide a combined chiropractic and acupuncture benefit that utilizes Participating Chiropractors and Acupuncturists. A directory of these providers may be found on the Landmark website at www.LandmarkHealthcare.com or from Alternative Health Insurance Services.
Participants will have a co-payment of only $20 per visit and can receive up to 20 visits per year. Treatments must be medically necessary to treat an injury or illness. After an initial visit, subsequent visits need to be pre-authorized by Landmark. Each participant will receive a Schedule of Benefits and other materials that fully describe their benefits, limitations, and exclusions.
This benefit is being provided at no cost to California clients of Alternative Health Insurance Services who are actively participating in a permanent health insurance plan where commissions are being paid to either Alternative Health Insurance or Steve Gorman. These benefits are being provided only to each primary policyholder and their spouse/partner.
This program is only available as a complimentary benefit to clients who have purchased their health insurance plans through Alternative Health Insurance Services and can not be purchased as a "stand-alone" benefit.
Information in this newsletter is obtained from various sources and you are encouraged to conduct further research into any areas that you find interesting. Nothing contained in this newsletter is intended to recommend any treatment or therapy. Our intent is solely to share articles, information, and data that we believe is of interest to you. Some of the articles contain links where you can obtain additional information related to the subject of the article.
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