This page contains book and product reviews and other current updates to the quarterly Traditional Health Practitioners Journal periodical.

Traditional Healers Fellowship Seminars:

Please note that seminars listed under this heading are only open to currently accredited Chartered Traditional Healers.

Please also note that from the 1^st of July 2009 the Update Seminars will be held on the first Tuesday of each month and run for 2½ hours instead of 2 hours.

July 7th 2009. Commences at 6:30 p.m. Duration ± 2½ Hrs. Venue: CNT.

Subject: Toxoplasmosis – the hidden disease. Toxoplasmosis was once viewed as a relatively harmless infection that was only of concern during pregnancy. The latest research shows a more sinister side to this disease, but also shows that traditional, not modern medicine has the answer. Lecturer T.C. Discipline: General.
 

August 4th 2009. Commences at 6:30 p.m. Duration ± 2½ Hrs. Venue: CNT.

Subject: Lectins 1. Lectins are sticky proteins that are present in most plant foods. Lectins are now associated with may health problems. This, the first of two sessions on the subject, explores what they are, their occurrence and their effects on health. Lecturer P.H. Discipline: General.
 

September 1st 2009. Commences at 6:30 p.m. Duration ± 2½ Hrs. Venue: CNT.

Subject: Lectins 2. This session looks at the practical methods of dealing with problems caused by lectins, including rotation diets, exclusion diets, and remedies that counter adverse effects from lectins. Lecturer P.H. Discipline: General.
 

October 6th 2009. Commences at 6:30 p.m. Duration ± 2½ Hrs. Venue: CNT.

Subject: Phenols. Phenolic compounds cause many food intolerances and allergies. This session looks at updated information on phenolic compounds, including the diagnosis of phenolic sensitivity and their occurrence in the diet and in herbal medicine. Lecturer S.H. Discipline: General.
 

November 3rd 2009. Commences at 6:30 p.m. Duration ± 2½ Hrs. Venue: CNT.

Subject: Chronotherapy. The human body has an internal time-clock that brings diurnal fluctuations in hormone levels and in organ activity. This seminar explores the Chinese concept of Chronotherapy and looks at its various systems. Lecturer: C.X. Discipline: TCM.
 

December 6th 2009. End of year social, commences at 12:30 p.m. Venue to be advised.
 

If you are prepared to give a lecture, demonstration or organise a workshop for any of our update sessions in the first half of 2010, please contact Paul by telephone or email.
 

College of Natural Therapies (S.A.) Courses:

Please note that enrolments for the 2010 update course in Graeco-Arabic Medicine must be in on or before the 29^th of January 2010.
 

International Seminars and Congresses:

Important notice: The listing of an event under this heading does not imply any recommendation or endorsement by the Traditional Medicine Network or its affiliates.
 

Natural Health Conference and Expo 2009.

Dates: 2nd to 4th of September 2009. Venue: AJC Convention Centre, Randwick, Sydney, Australia.

Web Site: www.naturalhealthexpo.com.au - contact: tbrennan@intermedia.com.au

Millenium International Healthcare & Ayurveda Convention 2009.

Dates: 22nd to 24th October 2009. Venue: RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

Web Site: www.millenniumconference.com - contact: sudarsanamg@millenniumayurveda.com
 

Book and Product Reviews:

From time to time we are asked to review books and products related to the profession. These reviews are available in PDF format from our site and may be obtained by clicking the relevant link on this page.
Please note that all reviews are presented from a Traditional Healer's perspective and may therefore contain information and points of view that are not relevant to non-Traditional Healers.
 

Book review: [Natural Remedies of Arabia]