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2 ▼ m a rcii 18, 1 0 8 4 W Juat o u t just out s in c e 1 9 8 3 PUBUSHER Renée LaChance steppin’ out EDITOR contents V a. 11 NO. 10 MARCH 18,1994 Ariel Waterwoman CALENDAR EDITOR Mcroe Elahi FEATURES PHOTOGRAPHER Back to tradition Linda Klicwer Pamela Lyons Portland clinic uses Chinese medicine and techniques to help people with HIV ADVERTISING (pp. 13-15) REPORTER Meg Grace E. Ann Hinds Jewel Robinson Sweet Honey 'These women can saaang and have been for 20 years OFFICE MANAGER Aaron Bong (p. 17) CREATIVE DIRECTOR E. Ann Hinds DEPARTMENTS GRAPHIC DESIGN Rupert Kinnard World news FORMATTING Amnesty International launches new campaign; The Asian Lesbian Network plans a conference in Taiwan Fred Allemann COPY EDITING Kelly M. Bryan PROOFREADING Thomas Lauderdale (p. 3) TYPESETTING Dee Star Dancer Fultz National news House members say they won t discriminate; lesbian gets FBI post; meeting held in Washington, D.C., to discuss racism and homophobia; Reggie Williams announces his retirement DISTRIBUTION Up Front Distribution CONTRIBUTORS Miss Betsy Hunt Bob Rochr Steve Warren Marc Davis Arlene Zarembka Sidney Brinkley Bill Behrens Is published on the first and third Friday of each m onth. Copyright ©1994 by Ju s t s u t No part of J u s t s u t may be reproduced without written per mission from the publisher. The submission of written and graphic materials is welcomed. Written material should be typed and double-spaced. J u s t o u t reserves the right to edit for grammar, punctuation, style, liability concerns and length. We will reject or edit articles or advertisements that are offensive, de-meaning or may result in legal action. J u s t u u t consults the Associated Press Style Book and Libel Manual on editorial decisions. letters to the editor should be limited to two double-spaced typed pages. Deadline for submissions to the editorial department and for the Calendar is the Thursday before the first and third Friday for the nest issue. Views expressed in letters to the editor, columns and features are not necessarily those of the publisher. The display advertising deadline is the Monday after the fust and third Fnday for the next issue. Classified ads must be received at the office of Ju s t mat by the Monday after the fiist and third Friday for the next issue, along with payment. Ads will not be taken over the telephone Ad policy. No sexually exploitive advertising will be accepted. Compensation for errors in, or cancellation of, advertising will be made with credit toward future advertising. Subscriptions lo Jua t u u t are available for S i7.50 for 12 issues. First Gass (in an envelope) is $30 for 12 issues A copy of Ju s t o u t is available for $1 and/or advertising rates are available on request. Th« mailing address and Ultphon« number for J u s t s u t are PO Box 13117, Portland, OR 97215; (503) 236-1251 Our fax number is 236-1257. editorial (pp. 4-9) Having a choice Ju s t s u t Traditional healing methods offer help for those with chronic illnesses ▼ by A rie l W aterw o m an ur feature looks at one of the many supplemental health options that people who are HIV positive or who have AI DS have access to. What has been called “alternative” medicine is actually estab lishing a foundation for people living with HIV, AIDS or cancer. The paradigm of instant death that has been associated with these serious health challenges is shifting—as a direct result of these alternatives. Just Out will be presenting a number of articles in coming issues that look at the variety of health choices that are available in Oregon to people who are living with HIV, AIDS or cancer. When I was in the hospital after my cancer surgery, and later in the follow-up care. Renée (friend and Just Out pub lisher) was shocked time and time again by how little support the medical doctors were able to offer me. She pointed out that it was only because of my background in alternative health practices that I was able to implement real solutions to living with an advanced stage of cancer. This is not to imply that the treatment I have received from my surgeon, the hospital or my oncologist has been sub standard. Far from it. But that medical system has definite limitations when it comes to treating chronic ailments such as cancer or AIDS. One of the reasons there are so many types of herbal treatments, acupuncture, visualization techniques, nutritional therapies, etc., is that human beings arc individuals who respond differently to therapies. People are not bom off of a production line. Each of us has a unique cellular signature. O While there are common biological functions that we all share, how our own body/mind/spirit functions is unique to each individual. There are few absolutes when looking at a healing process. Basically, we need to take in specific nutrients—air, water, food—and be able to eliminate waste products. This may seem simplistic, but it’s an important piece that needs to be included in any health program. A breakdown in any of these areas is a breakdown in the fundamental health of an individual. Any treatment program that incorporates these basic elements will enhance the overall health of an individual. In the workshops I used to teach around the country, I would bring these simple pieces of information into the pic ture. Taking time to breathe might mean yoga or meditation exercises. Drinking water should include drinking water that is filtered and distilled. Sensible eating information is readily available to most people, and it might include enhancing the whole grains, freshly cooked vegetables, fat-free proteins and fresh fruit in your diet. Elimination means more than the obvious waste products, it includes sweating and exhaling too. There are an infinite number of ways to make these simple functions seem too complicated for people who just want to feel better. Fortunately, our bodies are created to function well regardless of our understanding of each intricate detail. The key to any healing program is that it address your needs, and that it’s something you can integrate into your life. The Institute for Traditional Medicine is a starting point for people who arc HIV positive or who have AIDS. There are many others. Local news Deschutes coalition battles OCA at local mall; LCP reports anti-violence line results; radical right goes for school board posts (PP- 10-11) ARTS Mutters Salient fashion tips and center-stage divas (pp. 24-25) Music An interview with Zoa Smith, the genius behind talkapella (p. 27) Cinema Two foreign films offer unflinching depictions of queers (p. 28)
