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An interview with Rosi Sexton: polymath
Jump to follow-up On Sunday 23 September, we recorded an interview with Rosi Sexton. Ever since I got to know her, I’ve been impressed by her polymathy. She’s a musician, a mathematician and a champion athlete, and now an osteopath: certainly an unusual combination. You can read about her on her Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosi_Sexton. The video is long and wide-ranging, so I’ll give some bookmarks, in case you don’t want to watch it all. (And please excuse my garish London marathon track suit.) Rosi recently started to take piano lessons again, after a 20 year break. She plays Chopin in the int...
Source: DC's goodscience - November 22, 2018 Category: Science Authors: David Colquhoun Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: blogs

When Western medicine fails patients and clinicians
It ’s a common scenario: a patient shows up to my office lugging a bagful of over-the-counter supplements, defiantly informing me that they “don’t believe in prescription drugs.” In the very next breath, they present a lab slip with a list of bloodwork that their alternative medicine doctor wan ts me to order to help diagnose their […]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 - November 3, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/kimberly-rogers" rel="tag" > Kimberly Rogers, MD < /a > Tags: Meds Medications Primary Care Source Type: blogs

What Makes Cliffside Better
Our Approach Cliffside Malibu is a world class luxury drug and alcohol treatment center. We want you to recover for good, and we do that with seven major factors. 1. We Stand By Our Commitment To Your Success. Our main goal is: We only want you to come to treatment once. 2. We Recognize The Root Cause Of Addiction As Pain/Trauma. Most treatment programs are based on the 12 Step Model. While 12 Step programs have largely been the go-to way to recover from addiction for over 75 years, the model does not address the underlying causes of addiction. While we use 12 Steps as an adjunct to other forms of therapy, we work to help ...
Source: Cliffside Malibu - August 24, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: Jaclyn Uloth Tags: Addiction Addiction Recovery Addiction Treatment and Program Resources Alcohol Rehab Information Complementary Therapies Detox Resources for Alcohol and Drugs/Opiates Drug Rehab Information Drug Treatment Holistic Treatment Protocols Sob Source Type: blogs

Cliffside Malibu Approach vs AA Approach
What is the Cliffside Malibu approach? Cliffside Malibu has a evidence-based, well thought out three-fold approach to addiction treatment that creates the foundation for lasting recovery that is different from AA. When all three are used together, the outcomes are more effective than any individual part on its own. Those three approaches are: Intensive one-on-one psychotherapy using the Stages of Change model. Complement intensive therapy with carefully chosen, evidence-based holistic treatments. We employ the first two tools together to create changes in the brain consistent with the ways neuroscience research suggests...
Source: Cliffside Malibu - August 17, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: Jaclyn Uloth Tags: Addiction Addiction Recovery Addiction Treatment and Program Resources Alcohol Rehab Information Alcoholism Complementary Therapies Drug Rehab Information Drug Treatment Relationships Sober Living and Aftercare Spirituality Substance Source Type: blogs

Kratom: harmless herbal supplement or dangerous drug?
What is it? Kratom is a powdered herbal supplement derived from the leaves of a tropical evergreen tree that is native to Southeast Asia and is usually taken orally but can also be brewed into teas. It is commonly used by consumers as an alternative medicine to self-treat opioid addiction and chronic pain. The leaves contain two compounds, mitragynine and 7-a-hydroxymitragyine, which interact with various receptors in the brain. At low doses the drug acts similar to a stimulant; however, at higher doses more like an opioid. Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online ...
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - August 17, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/dennis-wichern" rel="tag" > Dennis Wichern < /a > Tags: Meds Emergency Medicine Medications Source Type: blogs

What is Continuum of Care?
What does Continuum of Care mean? Continuum of Care is a concept involving guiding and tracking patients over a period of time through a comprehensive array of health services and spanning all levels and intensity of care. Depending on the need, Continuum of Care can be from birth to end of life for all levels and stages of care. It also includes both the services and the mechanisms of the integration of care. Services can be broken down into the basic 7 categories which are: Extended care Hospital care Ambulatory care Home care Outreach Wellness Housing The mechanisms can be broken down into 4 basic categories: Plannin...
Source: Cliffside Malibu - August 16, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: Jaclyn Uloth Tags: Addiction Addiction Recovery Addiction Treatment and Program Resources Alcohol Rehab Information Alcoholism Cocaine Complementary Therapies Drug Rehab Information Drug Treatment Sober Living and Aftercare Substance Abuse healthy life Source Type: blogs

Holistic therapy and how they help fight addiction
What is holistic therapy? Holistic therapy is defined as non-medicinal recovery methods. At Cliffside, we use holistic therapy to complement traditional treatment practices. Holistic therapy aims to bring the mind, body and spirit into alignment. It focuses on the patient’s overall well-being while also treating physical symptoms of addiction and withdrawal. They can be very beneficial to addiction therapy because they can be calming, healing outlets to use in place of old behaviors. They support the constant growth of each patient – mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Holistic therapy aids in helpin...
Source: Cliffside Malibu - August 14, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: Jaclyn Uloth Tags: Acupuncture Addiction Addiction Recovery Alcohol Alcohol Rehab Information Alcoholism Complementary Therapies Drinking Drug Rehab Information Drug Treatment Eating Disorders Exercise Healthy Eating and Recovery Holistic Treatment Source Type: blogs

Mixing complementary therapy with standard cancer treatment
Could affect survival Related items fromOnMedica Cancer patients using complementary meds die sooner Inequalities in stage IV cancer treatments Free prescriptions for cancer patients The NHS must adapt now to care for older cancer patients Exercise and psychological treatments cut cancer fatigue (Source: OnMedica Blogs)
Source: OnMedica Blogs - August 7, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: blogs

Mixing complementary therapy with standard cancer treatment
Could affect survival Related items fromOnMedica Cancer patients using complementary meds die sooner The term ‘cancer’ should be dropped for some low-grade lesions Free prescriptions for cancer patients Inequalities in stage IV cancer treatments The NHS must adapt now to care for older cancer patients (Source: OnMedica Blogs)
Source: OnMedica Blogs - August 7, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: blogs

EMR Integration Paying Dividends For All Types of Healthcare Practitioners
The following is a guest blog post from the team at Fullscript, a proud sponsor of Healthcare Scene. Follow and engage with them on Twitter: @FullscriptHQ It would not be a stretch to say that EMRs have been both a blessing and curse for healthcare practitioners. There is no doubt that EMRs have improved the safety of care and the mountain of data that has been collected is now powering the renaissance of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare. However, EMRs have also increased the workload on clinicians which in turn has negatively impacted the overall patient experience and has contributed to burnout. It would not be a ...
Source: EMR and HIPAA - July 18, 2018 Category: Information Technology Authors: Guest Blogger Tags: EHR Electronic Health Record EMR ePrescribing HealthCare IT EHR API EMR API Fullscript Source Type: blogs

3D-Printed Casts and Splints. Interview with Diana Hall, COO of ActivArmor
ActivArmor, based in Colorado, offers a range of 3D-printed casts and splints. The customized casts are breathable and water-proof, and can be made to either be fixed in place, or removable, as required. The company reports that patients wearing the new casts can complete a greater range of activities during their recovery, including swimming. The casts are designed to be comfortable and can reduce the skin irritation associated with conventional casts by minimizing sweat build-up and allowing patients to wash the casted area. The production process involves a scan of the injured limb, resulting in a 3D map that ActivArmor...
Source: Medgadget - July 3, 2018 Category: Medical Devices Authors: Conn Hastings Tags: Exclusive Orthopedic Surgery Rehab Source Type: blogs

How to Use Yoga Therapy for Anxiety
Anxiety can stymie our lives in so many ways. Whether it’s a debilitating panic attack, constant worry or an all pervading fear, anxiety is often an unwanted companion that seemingly only wants the worst for us. However with the right help, guidance and support, there are a variety of techniques that can help. Of course it’s important to note that we’re all different, and what works for one person may not be as effective on another, but from personal experience, my own road to recovery led me, thankfully, to yoga therapy. After years of struggling with depression and anxiety, I moved to to South East Asia and embarke...
Source: World of Psychology - June 20, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Heather Mason Tags: Alternative and Nutritional Supplements Anxiety and Panic Brain and Behavior Exercise & Fitness General Habits Happiness Health-related Mental Health and Wellness Mindfulness Personal Compassion Integrative Medicine Mind Body Wel Source Type: blogs

“ Dr. ” Raphael Nyarkotey Obu: Another example showing quackery ’ s the same all over the world
Orac has Google Alerts set up for various subjects, such as alternative medicine. This time around, it was a Google Alert that introduced him to "Dr." Raphael Nyarkotey Obu, who shows how quackery is the same all over the world, including in Ghana. The post “Dr.” Raphael Nyarkotey Obu: Another example showing quackery’s the same all over the world appeared first on RESPECTFUL INSOLENCE. (Source: Respectful Insolence)
Source: Respectful Insolence - June 4, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Orac Tags: Homeopathy Naturopathy Quackery African traditional medicine featured Ghana Nyarkotey College of Holistic Medicine Nyarkotey Obu prostate cancer Raphael Nyarkotey Obu Source Type: blogs

Surprise! Surprise! (Well, actually, no.) Acupuncture does not work for in vitro fertilization
Australian researchers have carried out another randomized clinical trial on acupuncture for in vitro fertilization. Unsurprisingly, it's completely negative. Also unsurprisingly, acupuncturists are not happy and are furiously making excuses. The post Surprise! Surprise! (Well, actually, no.) Acupuncture does not work for in vitro fertilization appeared first on RESPECTFUL INSOLENCE. (Source: Respectful Insolence)
Source: Respectful Insolence - May 17, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Orac Tags: Clinical trials Complementary and alternative medicine Integrative medicine Pseudoscience Quackery acupuncture featured in vitro fertilziation infertility ivf traditional Chinese medicine Source Type: blogs