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AURORA, Ohio, March 2, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Does evidence based research support complementary and alternative medicine? Are there randomized clinical trials that demonstrate the efficacy and safety of various non-allopathic methods of treating a variety of disorders? Do acupuncture, Chiropractic care, various diets, and the use of supplements; as well as, aroma therapy really work? The latest issue of Optometry & Vision Development (Vol 43 #1), the official publication of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development, can help you answer these questions. In his article, Dr. Dominick Maino, the editor of Optometry & Vision Development, uses the latest scientific evidence and the Cochrane Reviews to determine which of these CAM treatments can be used with confidence. Dr. Maino also notes that " ... there are no randomized, placebo controlled clinical trials trial that support the belief that evidence-based research is beneficial ... and that these research studies often have severe limitations ... " He also states "real patients bring with them a great deal of heterogeneity." Since medicine has been known to selectively support evidence based research when it fits their belief systems and to discount the research when it does not, we must always take into account the authors', editors', and even the readers' possible biases. Finally, he says that the traditional approach to health care frequently uses interventions that do not have clear, unambiguous evidence based support. We need not only the science of health care but also the art to provide the best approach possible when treating our patients.

Using a case report to illustrate the possibility of reducing or eliminating farsightedness while treating amblyopia (lazy eye), Drs. Dan and Len Press show how to take a different approach to refractive amblyopia. They note that, "Traditionally the goal of treatment has not included the pursuit of reducing or eliminating the lens prescription, but to optimize function through the original prescription. However, we know that despite this disclaimer, parents tend to judge success in part by the need for the child to be dependent upon wearing the glasses." They go on to state, "For some time now we have taken the approach of being conservative about the initial plus lens power given and have worked towards reducing lens power as vision function improves through active optometric vision therapy." Can you really reduce the power needed in a child's glasses to the point where they do not need to wear them? They refer to this process as reverse-engineering of hyperopic anisometropic refractive amblyopia and they do this by using the findings from the visual evoked potential as an objective tool to assist them in determining how much and when to decrease the lens power. This novel approach could be used to decrease your patients' reliance on glasses and still provide the best vision function. At the same time, you would be making parents very happy because the end result would be that their child would not have to wear glasses.

Dr. Sidney Groffman, the editor emeritus of OVD, writes in his editorial, Lost in Space, about a young, brilliant writer, who was literally "lost in space" because of her learning disability. She was diagnosed with a severe temporal-spatial deficit that made her feel like a genius trapped forever in an idiot's body. He goes on to state that, "On reading Ms Crosley's tale of spatial and directionality woes, I, like most developmental optometrists would have thought, 'Oh, if she was only my patient when she was a child, she would not have been "lost in space."' I wonder, though, how many of the 5-7% of the population who suffer from visuospatial deficits and its symptoms are ever seen and treated by developmental optometrists." Read this article. Check to see if you too are lost in space. If so, go to the College of Optometrists in Vision Development website to find a doctor who can help.

This issue of OVD also has information on the anatomy and physiology of learning disabilities, current literature review, practice management computer tips, book review, NewsMakers, and more. Read it online or wait for the hard copy. But read it!

About Optometry & Vision Development

Optometry & Vision Development (OVD) is a peer-reviewed open access journal indexed in the online Directory of Open Access Journals. The full text of these articles is available free from http://www.covd.org. OVD is an official publication of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. Any questions may be addressed to the editor, Dominick M. Maino, OD, MEd, FAAO, FCOVD-A at dmaino@ico.edu or 312-949-7282.

About COVD

The College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) is an international, non-profit optometric membership organization that provides education, evaluation, and board certification programs in behavioral and developmental vision care, optometric vision therapy, and visual rehabilitation. The organization is comprised of doctors of optometry, vision therapists, and other vision specialists. For more information on learning-related vision problems, optometric vision therapy, and COVD please visit http://www.covd.org or call 888.268.3770.

CONTACT: Pamela R. Happ, CAE COVD Executive Director Phone: 888.268.3770 Email: phapp@covd.org Website: http://www.covd.org

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Click here to listen to my WLRN Miami Herald News story about what happens to the leftovers from the South Beach Wine & Food Festival.

After the South Beach Wine & Food Festival wraps up and folks stumble on home, the tents are put away. Party-goers face the work week and their impending juice diets. I wondered, "What happens to the leftovers?"

A lot of the food goes to Feeding South Florida in a massive "food rescue" effort coordinated by Brian Phelan of Feeding South Florida, along with fellow employees and a small army of volunteers from FIU and UM. It's not just the hospitality students either. The night of the Burger Bash, there was a large crew of students from the school of social work.

This year, Phelan estimates that his team rescued 33,000 pounds of food -- more than enough to feed every single person watching the Heat play in the American Airlines Arena and then some. This isn't food that was ever placed before guests. For health reasons, they can only take food that was safely stored away in coolers or hot boxes.

The food goes to places like Helping Hands, a soup kitchen and community center in Boca Raton where families can enjoy a different menu than they would typically eat on a Monday night. They might partake of buffalo burgers, pulled pork or lamb burgers left over from the bash or some pasta with fresh vegetables and a gourmet sauce donated after the Grand Tasting. The usual Monday night menu at the soup kitchen? "Beef stew," says James Gavrilos, director of Helping Hands.

"People have an image of your average person in a soup kitchen and what they're picturing is a guy with a scraggly beard, a torn jacket. The reality is very different." Gavrilos says many of the people who visit the soup kitchen are families that have homes and in which one or two people might have jobs. Yet they just aren't making it. For them, a restaurant-quality meal like this might have once been an ordinary affair, he says, but now it's an unaffordable luxury.

For more photos of the food rescue after the Burger Bash, visit Sound Bite. Thanks to Leticia De Mello Bueno for assistance with the photography

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Who doesnt love the inexplicable, transportative moviegoing experience? I remember seeing Wim Wenders documentary about Cuban music, Buena Vista Social Club, and floating on that one for days. I thought I was going to see a concert film, but it took me to a place Id never been before and did it in a unique way.

Im also a tremendous science fiction fan, as this is the safest way, usually, to get audiences in the zone. (note I hate the expression the zone, but sometimes cliches, even if they are the names of fad diets, work best.) When a movie dabbles on the edge of sci-fi and is able to take you in unexpected directions, thats when I really start to get excited.

This week, taking a break from some of the more clear cut categories (e.g. World War II movies) Id like to offer up some examples of movies that you wouldnt at first consider as science fiction, but still take on (for me) the properties of good sci-fi. Some actually try to pass as sci-fi without any of the usual techniques (more on this in a bit) and some do precisely the reverse: have such a remarkable texture that they seem otherworldly.

Maybe this category is too heady or only makes sense to me. At the very least, Im going to recommend eight titles you may want to check out. And no, Im not including Tree of Life because that just came out! But I think you may have a sense of where Im headed with this. . .

Powaqqatsi (1988); Godfrey Reggio, director

The most artistically successful head film ever made is, no doubt, Reggios 1982 masterpiece Koyaanisqatsi. Youve probably seen that or at least have been meaning to and if you havent, well, trust me, youve seen its influence because its radical look at cityscapes was a massive paradigm shift in visual storytelling. My heavy cinema pals and I call that movie Big K and its been a major point of discussion for me since I first saw it in an art class in middle school.

Okay heres the thing. That major milestone has had two kinda-sorta sequels. 2002 brought Naqoyqatsi (not that good) and 1988 gave us Powaqqatsi, a pretty good also-ran.

Powaqqatsi is more clearly about something (the emerging industrialization of the third world) whereas Big K was just, like, you know, about everything, man. . .but there are still pockets where you can blast off into abstraction.

Alas, cinematographer Ron Fricke wasnt on board for this, but composer Philip Glass was and Godfrey Reggios ability to take images from nature, capture them in unusual manners and juxtapose them in significant ways still is a remarkable trip.

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Newswise Washington, DC (March 1, 2012) Weight-loss surgery is safe for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients who are obese, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN). The study is the largest of its kind to focus on the impact of kidney function on patients health following weight-loss surgery.

Its not known whether weight-loss surgeryalso known as bariatric surgeryis safe for patients with CKD or how diminished kidney function might impact the risks of the procedure. To find out, Nicole Turgeon, MD, John Sweeney, MD (Emory University School of Medicine), and their colleagues analyzed information from 27,736 patients who underwent weight-loss surgery between 2006 and 2008.

The researchers found that patients with more severe CKD experienced more complications following surgery. Complication rates ranged from 4.6% for those with stage 1 CKD or normal kidney function to 9.9% for those with stage 5 CKD.

Even though patients with more severe CKD experienced more complications, complication rates remained below 10%. This work provides strong evidence that it is safe to proceed with bariatric surgery in kidney failure patients who suffer from obesity, said Dr. Sweeney.

The findings are encouraging because maintaining weight loss is challenging for CKD patients, many of whom have a decreased ability to exercise. Also, obesity can limit CKD patients eligibility for kidney transplants. Whether the potential benefits of weight-loss surgery outweigh the risks in this population requires further study, though.

Study co-authors include Sebastian Perez, Max Mondestin, MD, S. Scott Davis, MD, Edward Lin, DO, Sudha Tata, MD, Allan Kirk, MD, PhD, Christian Larsen, MD, DPhil, Thomas Pearson, MD, DPhil (Emory University School of Medicine).

Disclosures: The authors reported no financial disclosures.

The article, entitled The Impact of Renal Function on Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery, will appear online at http://jasn.asnjournals.org/ on March 1, 2012, doi: 10.1681/ASN.2011050476.

The content of this article does not reflect the views or opinions of The American Society of Nephrology (ASN). Responsibility for the information and views expressed therein lies entirely with the author(s). ASN does not offer medical advice. All content in ASN publications is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions, or adverse effects. This content should not be used during a medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health care provider if you have any questions about a medical condition, or before taking any drug, changing your diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment. Do not ignore or delay obtaining professional medical advice because of information accessed through ASN. Call 911 or your doctor for all medical emergencies.

Founded in 1966, and with more than 13,500 members, the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) leads the fight against kidney disease by educating health professionals, sharing new knowledge, advancing research, and advocating the highest quality care for patients.

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WILMINGTON, NC (WECT)-Learning how to eat properly can be one of the best things you cando for your health.

It may take some getting used to, but in as little as 21 days you can create new habits and teach your taste buds to crave the good foods and avoid the bad.

Fad dietswill alwayscome and go, but thepositive results won't last.

It's bestif you stick to the basics to helpyou lose weight, have more energy and improve your overall health.

Sonia Nelson, a registered dietician, owner of Nutrition in Motion, says she is seeing more and more people become pre diabetic, even if they are young or thin. That's why, she explains, that fueling our bodies with the right foods and quantities isn't only for someone who is overweight or older, but rather something that everyone needs to do.

Consuming too much sugar is one of the biggest obstacles that people have. A reason for this is that sugar is often lurking in many foods that we don't associate as sweet, such as ketchup or energy bars.

Nelson explained that sugar comes in different forms- fructose, lactose and sucrose.

Fructose is the kind that is naturally found in fruit and is ok to consume.

Lactose is found in many dairy product,such as milk and yogurt and is also ok.

Sucrose is the bad sugar and should be avoided. Nelson says we should limit these sugars to about three to four cubes a day.

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Its true: You are what you eat. Food cant substitute for the perfect eyeliner or lip gloss, but defying aging and looking your best even without makeup takes proper nourishment. A diet that is rich in fiber, lean proteins, fruits, vegetables and healthy fats can naturally boost your beauty:

Poultry

Hair is made up of protein, so it makes sense that getting enough of it is essential for healthy, beautiful locks. Protein is also a component of collagen, which is responsible for the structure of your skin. For smooth skin and strong, glossy hair, eating lean protein is the way to go.

Protein also builds up keratin, the substance nails are made of - getting enough through your diet helps keep them strong and moisturized. Aim to get about 20 percent of your daily calories from lean protein, such as lean chicken or turkey.

Whole Grains

Build-up of toxins in the bloodstream is the main cause of breakouts. High fiber foods act as a natural detox that soaks up those toxins and flushes them out of the body before they show up as blemishes. Go for whole grains such as brown rice, whole wheat and buckwheat.

Salmon

The omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon arent just good for your heart; theyre also great for your skin. Omega-3s decrease inflammation and improve blood circulation, helping to prevent wrinkles and produce a luminous glow. A study in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that elderly people who ate more fish and veggies over their lifetime had fewer wrinkles.

The omega-3s in salmon and other cold water fish also provide natural oil that helps prevent drying of the scalp and hair.

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London-based personal trainer, fitness and nutrition expert, Gaspari-sponsored bikini athlete and the lean queen as she's become so well known as, Alexandra Wilson will be launching her new online fitness coaching service on the 23rd March. New and existing clients in the UK and around the globe can now get access to personalised fitness, nutrition and motivational coaching from Alex online and by telephone at http://alexandrawilson.com/coaching

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Alex said, Ive found that people want help putting together a programme to fit around their lifestyle, guidance on their nutrition and to discuss their own particular likes, dislikes and challenges. Many of my clients need flexibility: they cant be in a particular place at a particular time for their training; they live all around the UK and abroad, and often travel a lot. Now, I can help them wherever they are with tailored, flexible programmes that fit around their lifestyles.

Alex is a fully qualified personal trainer with a wealth of experience in the industry, creating all-round personalised fitness plans to help her clients to accomplish their health and fitness targets safely and effectively. The advice and coaching service is adapted to each individual, but might cover:

This move follows the launch of Alexs new website http://www.alexandrawilson.com, free I Will Make You Lean e-book and 2012 'A new me, a new you? calendar, and her announcement as the UKs first Jennifer Nicole-Leeapproved JNL Master Fusion trainer. JNL said recently, Watch out for Alex shes a future international fitness celebrity in the making.

Alex, originally from Northern Ireland, has rapidly attracted attention from the media, sports brands and followers alike in the last few years. She has been featured in modelling shots in, and written articles for, a variety of magazines in the UK and abroad (Womens Fitness, Ultra Fit, Fit and Firm, ExtraFit and Fitnorama).

She is one of the UK sponsored athletes for sports nutrition company Gaspari a highly sought-after role in the fitness industry, and also the face of Biondi Coutures fitness competition range and Mark Anthonys new Body Trainer exercise device.

To find out more about Alexs one-to-one fitness and nutrition consultancy or other services (personal training, expert fitness writing, and fitness modelling) visit http://www.alexandrawilson.com or use the following social networks:

Alexs Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alexandra-Wilson-Fitness-Celebrity/194488277270458

Alexs YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/WilsonAlexandra

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To Fitness Coordinator Jill Garrigan, Penn State fitness instructors have to be safe, effective and entertaining.

These instructors are not your typical 20-year-olds, Garrigan said.

She said they are committed and dedicated to the program. Garrigan said if she asked the instructors to physically move the building over for her, they would find a way to do it.

I am pushed every day by them, and they push each other, Garrigan said.

Two semesters are required to finish the Instructor Training Program, KINES 093, and the Junior Instructor Program, KINES 096, is also required to be considered an instructor. Each course fulfills 1.5 credits in kinesiology.

Garrigan said the programs focus on gaining experience in leadership, learning and public speaking.

The course does have exams as well as demonstrations in learning how to teach fitness classes.

It is a time-consuming 1.5 credits, Garrigan said. It is not intended to weed anyone out, but it is intended to teach skills.

She said you could earn a good grade in the class but still not be accepted as a fitness instructor.

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Time for a quick check-in with those New Year resolutions, people.

How's it all going? Still off the fags? Still drinking two litres of water a day? Still getting your five a day?

Yes? Good for you.

But if one of your resolutions was to lose a bit of weight, and you're finding it a bit of a struggle (sorry we really shouldn't have made a big deal out of pancake day) then http://www.weightwins.com could be worth a try.

They're not really all that interested in how you lose weight. As long as you do it safely and sensibly they'll reward you.

And not with badges, stickers or patronising slaps on the back either.

Here, if you lose a few pounds you gain a few pounds in the shape of reward vouchers or even cold hard cash.

As incentives go, it's hard to beat and we reckon this could be one really good way to drop a kilo or two and keep it dropped.

But just one more pancake first - we seem to have some batter left over

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ScienceDaily (Feb. 29, 2012) A gluten-free, casein-free diet may lead to improvements in behavior and physiological symptoms in some children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to researchers at Penn State. The research is the first to use survey data from parents to document the effectiveness of a gluten-free, casein-free diet on children with ASD.

"Research has shown that children with ASD commonly have GI [gastrointestinal] symptoms," said Christine Pennesi, medical student at Penn State College of Medicine. "Notably, a greater proportion of our study population reported GI and allergy symptoms than what is seen in the general pediatric population. Some experts have suggested that gluten- and casein-derived peptides cause an immune response in children with ASD, and others have proposed that the peptides could trigger GI symptoms and behavioral problems."

The team -- which included Laura Cousino Klein, associate professor of biobehavioral health and human development and family studies -- asked 387 parents or primary caregivers of children with ASD to complete a 90-item online survey about their children's GI symptoms, food allergy diagnoses, and suspected food sensitivities, as well as their children's degree of adherence to a gluten-free, casein-free diet. The team's results appeared online this month in the journal Nutritional Neuroscience.

Pennesi and Klein and their team found that a gluten-free, casein-free diet was more effective in improving ASD behaviors, physiological symptoms and social behaviors for those children with GI symptoms and with allergy symptoms compared to those without these symptoms. Specifically, parents noted improved GI symptoms in their children as well as increases in their children's social behaviors, such as language production, eye contact, engagement, attention span, requesting behavior and social responsiveness, when they strictly followed a gluten-free, casein-free diet.

According to Klein, autism may be more than a neurological disease -- it may involve the GI tract and the immune system.

"There are strong connections between the immune system and the brain, which are mediated through multiple physiological symptoms," Klein said. "A majority of the pain receptors in the body are located in the gut, so by adhering to a gluten-free, casein-free diet, you're reducing inflammation and discomfort that may alter brain processing, making the body more receptive to ASD therapies."

The team found that parents who eliminated all gluten and casein from their children's diets reported that a greater number of their children's ASD behaviors, physiological symptoms and social behaviors improved after starting the diet compared to children whose parents did not eliminate all gluten and casein. The team also found that parents who implemented the diet for six months or less reported that the diet was less effective in reducing their child's ASD behaviors.

According to the researchers, some of the parents who filled out the surveys had eliminated only gluten or only casein from their children's diets, but survey results suggested that parents who completely eliminated both gluten and casein from their child's diet reported the most benefit.

"While more rigorous research is needed, our findings suggest that a gluten-free, casein-free diet might be beneficial for some children on the autism spectrum," Pennesi said. "It is also possible that there are other proteins, such as soy, that are problematic for these children."

The reason Klein and Pennesi examined gluten and casein is because they are two of the most common "diet offenders."

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