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The Paracetamol Papers
I have secretly obtained a large cache of files from Johnson& Johnson, makers of TYLENOL ®, the ubiquitous pain relief medication (generic name: acetaminophen in North America,paracetamol elsewhere). The damaging information contained in these documents has been suppressed by the pharmaceutical giant, for reasons that will become obvious in a moment.1After a massive upload of materials to Wikileaks, it can now be revealed that Tylenol not only...eases social rejectionmends a broken heartlessens mortality salience(i.e., fear of death)reduces antisocial behaviortreats chronic anxiety disorder...but along with the good c...
Source: The Neurocritic - April 26, 2019 Category: Neuroscience Authors: The Neurocritic Source Type: blogs

Brain-gut connection explains why integrative treatments can help relieve digestive ailments
During the 20th century, medicine became very good at compartmentalizing different systems of the body in order to understand them better. However, today we are increasingly realizing that different systems of the body are interconnected and cannot be completely understood in isolation. The brain-gut connection is one very important example of this phenomenon. Anatomy of the brain-gut connection What exactly is the connection between brain and gut? The brain sends signals to the digestive, or gastrointestinal (GI), tract via the sympathetic (“fight or flight”) nervous system and the parasympathetic (“rest and digest�...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - April 11, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Michelle Dossett, MD, PhD, MPH Tags: Complementary and alternative medicine Digestive Disorders Health Mind body medicine Pain Management Source Type: blogs

What does Mandelic Acid do in Deodorants – The Beauty Brains solo
Welcome to episode 177! It’s a solo episode of the Beauty Brains. On this episode we’re going to be answering your beauty questions about Thinning hair and the research going on in that areaWhether cupping is an effective facial treatmentWhich sunscreen ingredients block UVAWhy mandelic acid is used in deodorants. Beauty science news Is dust making you fat? Probably not. Three hot new beauty trends from the UK – Vegan Beauty, Clean Beauty & Microbiome Danish retailer bans fluorinated compounds in all cosmetics – And dentists around Denmark rejoice! Are attractive women ...
Source: thebeautybrains.com - April 1, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Perry Romanowski Tags: Podcast Source Type: blogs

Belluck & Fox Explain How to Care for a Loved One with Mesothelioma
You're reading Belluck & Fox Explain How to Care for a Loved One with Mesothelioma, originally posted on Pick the Brain | Motivation and Self Improvement. If you're enjoying this, please visit our site for more inspirational articles. When a loved one is diagnosed with mesothelioma it can be extremely stressful and overwhelming for all involved, but there are things you can do to help provide much needed love and support. A combination of educating yourself so you understand the disease and making it easier for your loved one to manage the disease, both emotionally and physically, can lessen the stress. Mesothelioma ...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - March 24, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Erin Falconer Tags: health and fitness self improvement care mesothelioma Source Type: blogs

What Are The Main Therapies Used to Help Get Me to Lasting Recovery?
Evidence Based Approach As understandings of addiction and addiction recovery change, we constantly work to bring best practices into our treatment protocol. We recognize that not every treatment works for every person, so we use our resources carefully to gain access to all the latest therapies available. No two addictions are the same, no two circumstances are the same and no two people are the same. This means that no two addiction treatment should be the same, and everyone has an individualized plan using different main therapies that are available. With all treatment plans that are developed, evidence-based practices ...
Source: Cliffside Malibu - February 26, 2019 Category: Addiction Authors: Jaclyn Uloth Tags: Acupuncture Addiction Addiction Recovery Complementary Therapies Comprehensive behavioral treatment Meditation PTSD behavioral therapy cbt dbt Equine Assisted Psychotherapy equine therapy holistic therapy massage therapy Source Type: blogs

Best of Our Blogs: February 15, 2019
If you’ll be in San Francisco in April, you might want to check out the 2019 Integrative Mental Health Conference. I just got an email that it will take place from April 15-17. It’s described as a conference primarily for professionals, but non-healthcare professionals also attend. There will be information on complementary and alternative medicine, effectiveness of integrative treatment such as nutrition, sleep and spiritual counseling, in addition to conventional treatments. The conference is hosted by the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. Let me know if you decide to go! Speak Wisely! 17...
Source: World of Psychology - February 15, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Brandi-Ann Uyemura, M.A. Tags: Best of Our Blogs Source Type: blogs

Mainstream medicine needs to play offense
Last summer, I published a post called“Alternative Medicine is Kicking Our Ass.” In it, I focused on one particularly slick alt-thyroid site that has done a masterful job of sowing doubt regarding the advice mainstream physicians give to our patients about the thyroid. Not only that, but the site has called into question our […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 7, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/hd" rel="tag" > HD, MD < /a > < /span > Tags: Physician Endocrinology Mainstream media Source Type: blogs

Does Yoga Benefit Your Mental Health?
For those who partake of yoga, it is often seen as a way of life. It’s not just going to a class once or twice a week, but engaging in daily practice of yoga and mindfulness. There are many different styles and types of yoga, too, each with their own practices and guidelines. Many practitioners and teachers of yoga claim it offers benefits for one’s mental health. It seems like an obvious conclusion, given that most yoga focuses on exploring one’s inner world of consciousness. But what does the research show? Researcher Rita Domingues (2018) for her postdoctoral fellowship decided to explore modern postu...
Source: World of Psychology - February 2, 2019 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: John M. Grohol, Psy.D. Tags: Exercise & Fitness General Mental Health and Wellness Mindfulness Psychology Research can yoga help vinyasa yoga yoga and mental health Source Type: blogs

Alternative therapies for cancer
This study was not designed to directly compare non-conventional therapies with conventional ones, and the results do not mean that all unproven remedies are useless. In fact, an unproven treatment may become conventional if rigorous research proves its worth. There are many types of alternative treatments (including herbs, vitamins, homeopathy, yoga, and acupuncture) that might have different effects and have not yet been well studied. Importantly, this study did not examine the interaction of conventional and alternative treatments (which in some cases may cause problems). In addition, this study did not actually find th...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - February 1, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Robert H. Shmerling, MD Tags: Cancer Complementary and alternative medicine Health Source Type: blogs

What is the Therapeutic Alliance?
The Therapeutic Alliance Simply put: the Therapeutic Alliance is the mutual bond between therapist and client, as well as the willingness from the patient to immerse in the treatment experience. While it seems like a little thing, it is the most powerful factor in the process of emotional and psychological healing, according to MentalHelp.net. If you do not trust your therapist, you will not be able to fully open up to them and have honest conversations. Without this openness, there will be no progress made on your past trauma. Without progress made on your past trauma, your addiction will fester again in the future and th...
Source: Cliffside Malibu - January 25, 2019 Category: Addiction Authors: Jaclyn Uloth Tags: Addiction Addiction Recovery Complementary Therapies Comprehensive behavioral treatment Drug Rehab Information Drug Treatment behavioral therapy complimentary therapy holistic therapy Therapeutic Alliance therapist Source Type: blogs

NSAIDs: How dangerous are they for your heart?
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, commonly referred to as NSAIDs, are one of the most common medications used to treat pain and inflammation. Ibuprofen, naproxen, indomethacin, and other NSAIDs are effective across a variety of common conditions, from acute musculoskeletal pain to chronic arthritis. They work by blocking specific proteins, called COX enzymes. This results in the reduction of prostaglandins, which play a key role in pain and inflammation. There are two types of NSAIDs: nonselective NSAIDs and COX-2 selective NSAIDs (these are sometimes referred to as “coxibs”). There has been a growing body of evide...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - January 7, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Christian Ruff, MD, MPH Tags: Drugs and Supplements Health Heart Health Source Type: blogs

Why connecting to your therapist matters
Becoming serious about recovery When someone is in treatment, it isn’t always by choice. Sometimes, family and friends have to rally together and stage an intervention in order for their loved one to see that they need help. They are given harsh guidelines and consequences should they choose not to go, and are often feeling like they were “forced” against their better wishes. Some people who enter in these circumstances do so reluctantly, hoping to just work through the motions and get out as quickly as possible. However, there is hope for a successful recovery for each and every client who enters treatment, includin...
Source: Cliffside Malibu - December 18, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: Jaclyn Uloth Tags: Addiction Addiction Recovery Addiction Treatment and Program Resources Complementary Therapies group therapy psychotherapy therapists Source Type: blogs

Spotting lung cancers ’ ‘crime hotspots’
Scientists are turning to crime-mapping tech as a new way to look at cancer Related items fromOnMedica Hundreds of lung cancer patients' lives cut short due to treatment variations Mixing complementary therapy with standard cancer treatment Is crowdfunding for cancer patients paying for ‘quackery’? Cancer patients using complementary meds die sooner NICE updates lung cancer guidance (Source: OnMedica Blogs)
Source: OnMedica Blogs - December 11, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: blogs

What to Look For in Luxury Treatment
Individualized Treatment When you are looking for a luxury treatment center, it is extremely important that you find individualized treatment for your needs. No two addictions are the same; everyone has different experiences, traumas and life stories that lead to addiction. Detoxing and withdrawal symptoms can differ in severity, circumstances are different from client to client and needs are constantly changing. That’s why it is important that you find a luxury treatment center that will take the time to develop a plan for your individual needs. Evidence-Based Treatment Upon entering luxury treatment, you will first nee...
Source: Cliffside Malibu - December 6, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: Jaclyn Uloth Tags: Addiction Addiction Recovery Alcohol Rehab Information Complementary Therapies Drug Rehab Information Sober Living and Aftercare luxury luxury drug rehabilitation luxury heroin rehab Source Type: blogs