Nearly half the US populations turns to complementary, alternative and integrative practices to maintain or improve their health. UCSF’s Dr. Sudha Prathikanti explores Ayurvedic medicine, ancient wisdom for modern times. Ayurvedic medicine aims to integrate and balance the body, mind, and spirit. Series: “UCSF Mini Medical School for the Public” [12/2007] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 13107]
Duration : 1:28:46
An informative news story by Gailon Totheroh of CBN News on the amazing health benefits of Vitamin D. Would you believe this vital nutrient derived from the sun’s rays has been shown to stave off some of the most debilitating and deadly diseases; cancer, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, autoimmune diseases. Please watch to learn more and share this video with loved ones. Now go out and enjoy the sun!
Duration : 0:6:41
The UCSD School of Medicine and the Diana Padelford Binkley Foundation bring you the newest installments of this innovative series targeted at successfully managing pain in women. Studies show women often receive inadequate care as pain manifests uniquely in the sexes and requires distinctive treatment strategies. In this program, Margaret Chesney, Ph.D., Deputy Director, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, updates us on gender differences in the use of complementary and alternative medicine. Series: Pain Management in Women Over the Lifecycle [9/2007] [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 12827]
Duration : 0:53:42
Effective toenail fungus treatments are available in non prescription and prescription strength; herbal remedies are also a popular toenail fungus treatment option. Before using any treatment, individuals should understand what toenail fungus is to keep it from reoccurring.
Toenail fungus or onychomycosis, occurs when a fungus penetrates the nail through a crack in the nail. Nail infections are highly contagious and are often spread in swimming pools, locker rooms and spa settings because these warm wet places allow bacteria to thrive. Though nail fungus can happen in the fingernails, the toenails are much more commonly affected. Individuals with toenail fungus are easy to spot because their toenails often swell up and become thick. The nail may become yellow, brown or black. Odor around the infection, pain in the toe and crumbly brittle looking nails are possible symptoms to look out for.
Here are a few short clips from a panel representing mental health consumers and psychiatric survivors who spoke on how to further organize for change in the mental health system.
The speakers are survivors of an abusive psychiatric system who became activists. The main speaker is David Oaks, director of Mind Freedom International based in Eugene, who describes his efforts to give choice, freedom, and human rights priority within the system. He talks about his own experience, how mental health consumers are being shut out of the debate, and the problems caused by too much influence of the pharmaceutical industry in mental health, including within the prison system. But he also is sets the principle of personal choice over use of psychiatric drugs as opposed to the forced drugging that often occurs. He makes clear his goal is change by peaceful revolution.
And during the public forum we hear from an activist who proclaims, “dont let them label your soul”, referring to the arbitrary psychiatric labels the industry often assigns. Taped Feb. ’08
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http://www.tigerlilystudios.com In this edition of Susan & Shane Epperly’s Clinical Massage Therapy Vlog, Susan Epperly, B.A., L.M.T.I., C.M.T, discusses what it takes to achieve and maintain lasting postural improvements. She answers the question, “Is maintaining proper posture a simple case of ‘mind over matter?’” And, in a word, the answer is “No.” Find out about the important role that Clinical Massage Therapy can play in creating lasting postural changes. http://www.tigerlilystudios.com
Duration : 0:3:21
Exorbitant sweating doesn’t happen just because the weather is too hot. It’s a health condition. This is often known as hyperhidrosis. At the moment nearly 3% of the population could be influenced by hyperhidrosis. Even at an especially cold temperature, someone with hyperhidrosis can still sweat as much.
Hyperhidrosis can be primary or secondary. The likely causes for primary hyperhidrosis are still unknown. That’s why this has been regarded as a genetic condition. However , secondary hyperhidrosis is attributed to be due to other medical conditions. Heart diseases, diabetes mellitus and nervousness disorder may cause a trigger. The trigger results to excessive sweating in categorical areas.
Facial hyperhidrosis is in general regarded as a condition with genetic roots, it has been discovered that an external stimulus could also be responsible. Thus while generally the explanations for facial hyperhidrosis are genetic, other reasons are not to be completely rejected. This condition typically becomes obvious during adolescence.
Sadly , facial hyperhidrosis is not a curable condition. Don’t lose hope, though. While it can’t be cured totally, there is definitely the possibility of controlling it. Broadly speaking, the condition may be controlled either by surgical or non surgical ways. The surgical way is perhaps better to be used as a final resort, as it might open the door to other difficulties.
Neigong Exercises as taught by Frank Yurasek, Ph.D at Eastern Wellness Group and demonstrated by Amanda Partlowe
Duration : 0:9:47
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