Daniel Carlat is an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine. Two years ago, Daniel Carlat wrote a piece in the New York Times Magazine called Dr. Drug Rep, in which he told his story of being paid to push the anti-depressant Effexor to his colleagues.

Carlat joined Fresh Air contributor Dave Davies to talk about his new book, called Unhinged: The Trouble With Psychiatry. But the book isn’t just concerned with the influence of drug companies in the profession.

Carlat believes in prescribing medication, but he says too many psychiatrists have all but abandoned talk therapy — leaving in-depth interaction with patients to others — while they pursue medical fixes for mood problems and mental disorders….

Read More: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=128107547

“Nearly all of the herbal dietary supplements tested in a Congressional investigation contained trace amounts of lead and other contaminants, and some supplement sellers made illegal claims that their products can cure cancer and other diseases, investigators found.

The levels of heavy metals — including mercury, cadmium and arsenic — did not exceed thresholds considered dangerous, the investigators found. However, 16 of the 40 supplements tested contained pesticide residues that appeared to exceed legal limits, the investigators found. In some cases, the government has not set allowable levels of these pesticides because of a paucity of scientific research.”

Read More: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/26/health/policy/26herbal.html

Assalam Aleikum wa Rahmatula wa Barakatu

Ramadan is around the corner. Are you ready for the month? Are you
ready to get the most of the fasting, or simply to get by with the
fasting?

I am forming a 7-day cleansing program starting from the first week of
July. You are cordially invited to join me. Click on the link below to
learn about this Pre-Ramadan Cleansing Program.

Pre-Ramadan Cleansing Program:

http://islamicholisticliving.wordpress.com/2010/06/18/pre-ramadan-cleasning-its-free-sign-up-now/

It’s amazing. It’s rewarding. It’s FREE!

Please spread the words and share this information with your friends
and family members.

Wendy

South Africa Muslim Communities Prepare for World Cup 2010

With the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ just months away, the South African Muslim community is hard at work preparing to welcome the many Muslim players and fans that are expected to be in the country in June and July this year.

“Volunteers will be placed outside stadiums handing out lists of Halaal restaurants, products and prayer facilities in that city and they will also answer any questions from Muslim spectators,” said Moulana Abdul Wahab Wookay, head of the NIHT.

Read more: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=1170723/index.html

South Africa Prepares to Host Muslim Guests for World Cup

The latest news coming out of Cape Town is the immense preparation being taken to host all the Muslim guests that will come to South Africa for the World Cup.

“Food and beverages are one thing, but other non-natural perishables like chocolates, sweets and pharmaceuticals could contain non-Halaal substances such as pork-based substances or extracts from an un-Islamic slaughtered animal. That’s why details are so important,…”

Read more: http://www.breakingworldcupnews.com/south-africa-prepares-to-host-muslim-guests-for-world-cup-2010/52053

NPR Market Place just ran their story on Greeen Zabiha and KOL Foods. Give it a listen, leave a comment, share it, and let us know what you think.

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Well, alhamduillah, I learned more than three things. But, I’ll just list three at a time

You probably know that what you eat may affect your health. But, do you know that:

1. The order that you eat your meal (e.g., soup first or last) has great impact on how your body reacts.
2. The way you prepare your food may turn healthy ingredients into toxins.
3. The combination of food you eat in a single meal may affect your digestion and nutrient absorption.

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The prophet (SAW) said: Eid Al-Adha plus the three following days are days of eating and drinking.

So, why not try this recipe for your Qurbani meat?

Ingredients required:
2lbs ground beef
1/3 cup cooking oil
2 tablespoons ginger paste
2 tablespoons garlic paste
1/2pkt Shan Seekh Kabab Masala (available at Desi stores)
[LivingHalal disclaimer: we are not promoting Shan ) ]

Directions:
Mix all of the above ingredients except oil.
Make small meat balls.
Thread each meat ball through a skewer.
With a wet hand, flatten the ground meat mixture in a thin layer
around each skewer.
Pour oil onto a cookie sheet to coat the surface, and arrange the kababs on the cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 to 400 degrees until meat is cooked through.

This can be served as a snack or a dinner dish.

Recipe courtesy of aunty Nasreen Kakli for LivingHalal