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Mind over matter is the cliché? However, Chief Black Horse makes the distinction between "over" and "with" in a very interesting way. There is no adversarial relationship between the mind and body, so where does the "over" come from. There is an energy of body, mind, emotion, and spirit, yet they are still one. Deification...
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What we think profoundly affects our biochemistry and physiology. Managing our thoughts can have amazing benefits on our health. We can do this through a wide range of therapies that are presented.
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Dr. Saputo defines what a stroke is, how it affects the brain, and reviews how it affects our body. The difference between a transient ischemic attack (TIA) and stroke is reviewed. The importance of getting to an emergency room immediately can be critical in dissolving the clot. The action of aspirin and ginkgo biloba in the setting of a stroke are reviewed....
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About one in three people in the US will encounter some kind of medical mistake during a hospitalization. The number of mistakes has been seriously underestimated as new studies show that there are about 10 times more errors than previously believed. We cannot depend on health care practitioners to admit their errors unless there's no other option. A tool...
submitted by: admin on 11/24/2024
A novel new test is described that has not yet come into clinical practice that takes up a radioactive dye that puts out gamma rays. It is accurate but obviously has dangers related to radiation exposure. This is a potential way of screening women with dense breasts (fibrocystic breasts).
Mammograms are not either an accurate or sensitive test in women with...
submitted by: admin on 10/11/2013
Vitamin D is a hormone with a wide range of applications that are not appreciated. It boosts immunity, protects against and even treats a few cancers, prevents heart disease...mechanisms of action are discussed.
submitted by: admin on 10/11/2013
The polypill is the most ridiculous idea I've come across in years. It is designed to contain Norvasc, Cozaar, hydrochlorothiazide, and Zocor and is recommended for people over the age of 50 as prophylaxis for cardiovascular disease. It could be purchased over the counter and without seeing a physician!
The study done to justify this position...
submitted by: admin on 11/07/2014
A meta-analysis of 61 studies that was published in the prestigious Public Library of Science looked at the relationship between antidepressant usage and breast and ovarian cancer. There was a statistically significant increase in risk for both these cancers in women on SSRI antidepressants. The findings remain controversial because women with breast cancer who...
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A study out of the University of Kentucky published in November of 2012 in the Southern Medical Journal showed that music therapy can benefit patients pre-operatively, intra-operatively, and post-operatively. They found that patients needed less sedative medication, recovered more quickly, had shorter ICU stays, felt better, and had lower hospital...
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A study from Wake Forrest Baptist Medical Center published in the November 2012 issue of Brain and Behavior demonstrated that by balancing the electrical activity of the two sides of the brain, when they are out of balance, can enhance more normal sleeping patterns. This technique, called Brainwave Optimization or neurofeedback, can be accomplished...
submitted by: admin on 10/12/2013
People facing terminal illness can get great enjoyment from music...music heals. Studies on Australian pediatric wards showed that music therapy helped with pain relief, overall comfort, relaxation, elevated mood, and general well-being. Languages that connect us with spirit include imagery, sound/spoken words/music, movement/rhythm, art, ritual, and...
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Music is potent healing modality that can be blended with other modalities. It stimulates the imagination, deepens the moment, and draws out aliveness. Brad is a pioneering conductor of sound, esoteric healing, and bodywork. He shares his grand vision of helping people discover their intended purpose. He supports transforming unhealthy thoughts to positive behavior.
submitted by: admin on 10/12/2013
Drug warning labels, bone marrow stem cells, vitamin D, immune stimulants, and more
This show's topics include: Drug warning labels, bone marrow stem cells, vitamin D immune stimulants and more.
submitted by: admin on 11/24/2024
Prescriptions for Health
How Iron Supplements Can Reduce Fatigue
A Nutrient Cocktail to Treat Alzheimers
Should You Be Told if a Trainee Does Your Surgery?
And much more!
Vicki’s 20:20 Health Tips:
Men Teaching Classes for Women (LOL)
Observations on Growing Older
submitted by: admin on 10/12/2013
Mainstream medicine uses technology such as glasses, operations, and drugs to manage eye disorders. Eye exercises are the key to reversing these kinds of problems. It is possible through regular exercises that strengthen muscles in the eye to overcome many of the problems seen with these diseases. If we don't use our muscles they atrophy; if we use them they...
submitted by: admin on 10/12/2013
Degeneration of the nerves to the feet is common in conditions such as diabetes. There are no satisfactory treatments in mainstream medicine. The use of infrared light therapy is documented in medical research.
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Harvard studies published in the NEJM the impact of two placebo treatments vs standard medical treatments for asthma patients. When it came to patient reported benefits, placebos were equally as effective as sthe standard treatment. However, the measured benefits of placebo on pulmonary function testing was only about 35% as effective as standart medical treatments.
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submitted by: admin on 11/24/2024
New drugs are the poorest tested and Americans are the guinea pigs for the first few years after release. Most new drugs have new side effects reported and 20% wind up off the market or with black box warnings.
submitted by: admin on 11/24/2024
New drugs are problematic because they are not fully tested. Post marketing studies should be required. It is wiser to use old time-tested drugs because they've been around for decades and we know their complications. Vioxx is an interesting example. Cox 1 and Cox 2 inhibitors are explained.
submitted by: admin on 11/24/2024
Lupus erythematosis is a chronic auto-immune disease that affects millions of people. Scientists are not exactly sure if lupus is a genetic disease, environmental, or related to lifestyle. Lupus can also be drug induced. It can be very debilitating and can affect joints, blood cells, skin, as well as organs such as the kidneys, heart and lungs. Lupus...