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VALE Sri Bala RATNAM
On Saturday 27th
Oct family & friends farewelled Sri Bala: friend, teacher and mentor to so many people. Sri Bala studied under nine distinguished gurus of the last century. He gained qualifications from three prestigious schools of yoga in India. He founded “Vibrational Breath Therapy” form of yoga practice, with a particular focus on treatment of stress and strengthening of the immune system. Sri Bala was a great supporter of NIIM, and even at aged 89 he was busily organising the Yoga as Therapy Conference in conjunction with NIIM – to be held on November 23 & 24
th (see details below). His friendship,
wisdom and warm character will be greatly missed.
Welcome to the October 2012 eNews
NEWS FROM OUR RESEARCH DEPARTMENT
August 2012 Cochrane Review: The effect of cocoa on blood pressure Ried K et al. Effect of cocoa on blood pressure. Main outcomes: Cocoa reduces blood pressure by 2-3 mm Hg in the short-term (2-8 week studies). The review attracted media attention worldwide, and was cited by more than 100 media outlets, including online news, newspapers, magazines, radio and TV. Click here to see some of these articles
Dr Karin Ried has contributed Chapter 23 Dark chocolate and (pre-) hypertension September 2012 to newly released book: ‘Chocolate in Health and Nutrition’ Nutrition and Health 7, eds. Watson RR et al., Springer Science and Business Media LLC 2012.
CHOCOLATE IN HEALTH & NUTRITION
Content Part I Historical Perspectives and Production Part II Composition of Chocolate Sources and Related Plant Components Part III Chocolate Metabolism and Activities in Culture Part IV Disease-Related Clinical Studies Part V Non–Disease-Related Clinical Studies
including Chapter 23: Dark Chocolate and (Pre-)Hypertension by Dr Karin Ried, NIIM Research Director
Please contact Dr Karin Ried at NIIM if you are interested in purchasing this book, at the discounted price of $190 E: [email protected]
Other research projects and research collaborations at NIIM include
New orthosis reduces pain and mechanical forces in prone position in women with augmented or natural breast tissue.
Menstrual Health Survey
PhotoDynamic Therapy Trial
Integrative Medicine – Latest Research & News
AGEING
Zinc Deficiency Mechanism Linked to Aging, Multiple Diseases
Omega-3 Supplements May Slow a Biological Effect of Aging
Turmeric holds key to halting Alzheimer's
ADOLESCENTS
Lack of Sleep Leads to Insulin Resistance in Teens
Overweight Teens Get Mental Health Boost from Even Small Amounts of Exercise
CANCER
Oral bacteria may signal pancreatic cancer risk
Tanning Beds Linked to Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer,
High dose vitamin C reduces inflammation in cancer patients
CHILDREN/PAEDIATRICS
Brain scans and genetic tests for ADHD diagnoses
One in five preschoolers overweight
EYES
Antioxidant May Prevent, Even Cure, Cataracts and Other Degenerative Eye Disorders
Dry Eye Bothering You?
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH / TOXICITY
GMO Technology, Glyphosate Toxicity Leaving Men Sterile
Ingesting Poison - Dioxin Found to Cause Disease for over 3 Generations
Russia Bans Use and Import of Monsanto's GMO Corn Following Study
BPA's real threat may be after it has metabolized: Chemical found in many plastics linked to multiple health threats
FOOD/NUTRITION
Nothing Fishy About Fish Oil Fortified Nutrition Bars
Green spinach packs a nutritional wallop
Turmeric May Repair and Regenerate Diabetic Liver Function
The Amazing Healing Properties of Fermented Foods
Food industry promises to cut fat and salt
More salty food on Australian tables threatens health
Seaweed: An alternative protein source
GENERAL HEALTH
Can swallowing chewing gum really clog up your gut?
Study shows high rates of self-harm
36 Natural Alternatives for Infection
MEN’S HEALTH
Prostate cancer patients have good reason to hope
Prostate cancer: Curcumin curbs metastases, study shows
You may log into The Melbourne Review website to read Prof Avni Sali’s monthly articles.
HYPERTENSION The no-tension prescription
Ways to prevent prostate cancer
Plant-Based Foods May Offer Reduced Risk for Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Daily Multivitamin Use Reduced Cancer Occurrence in Men
MS
Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to More Severe Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
MS study into link with Vitamin D
PREGNANCY/FERTILITY
Maternal Depression Affects Language Development in Babies
Mom’s Diet Alters Baby’s Genes
STROKE
Stress and strokes: what's the link? Tomato compound tied to lower stroke risk
SHINGLES
Shingles cases on the rise Read complete article
TEETH
New Evaluation Method for Assessing Toothpastes Are You a Teeth Grinder? Why people grind their teeth
WOMEN’S HEALTH
Incontinence in women: what really helps?
Australian women missing eating, exercise guidelines Read complete article
Low Calcium Diet Linked to Higher Risk of Hormone Condition in Women
Events
VIBRATIONAL BREATH THERAPY in Collaboration with
The NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE Presents
YOGA AS THERAPY SEMINAR ~ NOVEMBER 23 & 24
Featuring two international experts in their field: Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani and Antonio Sausys,
YOGA AS THERAPY – A POWERFUL TOOL
With special presentations looking at Yoga therapy for Respiratory illness; Cancer; Grief Therapy
and Healing Meditations. Expert presentations also by Prof Avni Sali, Jennifer Schrader and other speakers
Venue: Augustine Centre, Melbourne. For more information Contact:
Bernadette Hearn – [email protected]
You may view Dr Ananda’s video on YouTube: Yoga for Arthritis – follow this link
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OUR SPECIAL THANKS TO NATURE’S CUPPA ORGANIC TEAS The official supplier of great organic “Fairtrade’ teas and coffee to NIIM.
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