On World Health Day 2020, let ’s discuss the stress response and the General Adaptation Syndrome (2/3)
The hypothalamus–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis acts to release cortisol into the blood stream, as cortisol calls the body into action to combat stress. When high amounts of cortisol interact with the hypothalamus, the HPA axis will slow down its activity. The amygdala detects stress, while the prefrontal cortex regulates our reactions to stress. Source: Bezdek K and Telzer E (2017) Have No Fear, the Brain is Here! How Your Brain Responds to Stress. Front. Young Minds. 5:71. doi: 10.3389/frym.2017.00071
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[Editor’s note: Continued from yesterday’s Exploring the human brain and how it responds to stress (1/3)]
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Source: SharpBrains - April 7, 2020 Category: Neuroscience Authors: Dr. Jerome Schultz Tags: Cognitive Neuroscience Education & Lifelong Learning Health & Wellness #WorldHealthDay brain burnout cognition Cortisol GAS General Adaptation Syndrome homeostasis memory neurobiology neurological exhaustion Stress Source Type: blogs
Podcast: Smoking Weed for Anxiety – Fact vs Fiction
Cannabis, weed, marijuana, pot. It goes by several names, but we all know what it smells like. As weed becomes more mainstream, we on the Not Crazy podcast want to know: Is marijuana really an effective treatment for anxiety? Is it just a coping mechanism? Or a vice? In today’s podcast, Gabe and Jackie look at the research and weigh out the evidence. They also interview Eileen Davidson, a rheumatoid arthritis patient who regularly uses marijuana as a medicine to see what she has to say.
What’s your take? Tune in for an open-minded discussion about weed.
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Source: World of Psychology - March 30, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Not Crazy Podcast Tags: Anxiety and Panic General Medications Not Crazy Podcast Source Type: blogs
Harvard Health Ad Watch: What ’s being cleansed in a detox cleanse?
Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot from patients and friends who are enthusiastically pursuing a “whole body cleanse” or “colon cleanse,” or a “detoxification cleanse.” And I’ve seen ads about these cleanses promising a number of health benefits, based on the general principle that every so often it’s a good idea to rid yourself of toxins that are undoubtedly accumulating within you.
Spring cleaning for your body? The idea goes back centuries. And sure, cleansing — or cleaning — is clear enough for bathing or mopping a floor. But how does a cleanse work in the human body? Do cleanses really deliver on th...
Source: Harvard Health Blog - March 25, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Robert H. Shmerling, MD Tags: Digestive Disorders Health Men's Health Women's Health Source Type: blogs
60 Inspiring Quotes on Stress (2020 Update)
I’ve often shared the habits and techniques I use to handle stress in my life.
But this week I’d like to do something different.
I’d like to share other people’s perspectives and quotes on stress.
And what to do about that stress so that you can live a healthier, more focused and confident and at the same time more relaxing life.
Here are 60 timeless thoughts on stress and how to handle it from the people who came before us (and some from people who are here with us now).
60 Helpful and Inspiring Quotes on Stress
“The time to relax is when you don't have time for it.”
– Sydney J. Harris
“One o...
Source: Practical Happiness and Awesomeness Advice That Works | The Positivity Blog - March 25, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Henrik Edberg Tags: Happiness Health Personal Development Relaxation Source Type: blogs
Podcast: Is Creativity Enhanced By Mental Illness?
Are people with mental illness more creative? Jackie believes there may be a link between the two, while Gabe thinks it’s just a bunch of hoopla. Get ready — they’ve both done their research and are ready to back their claims. Tune in to hear a lively (and friendly) debate on whether the science is valid, the difference between inspiration and creativity, as well as their own opinions and experiences on mental illness and creativity.
What’s your take? Join us on this Not Crazy podcast to see whose side you’re on, or if you’re somewhere in the middle.
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Source: World of Psychology - March 9, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Not Crazy Podcast Tags: Bipolar Creativity Disorders General Mental Health and Wellness Not Crazy Podcast Schizophrenia Source Type: blogs
Talk About Strategic Overreach And Total Stupidity In A Planned Use Of The #myHealthRecord.
I came upon this alarming document the other day.AMA Submission to the Therapeutic Goods Administration – Proposed amendments to the Poisons Standard – March 2020medicines.scheduling@health.gov.auThe AMA thanks the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for the opportunity to comment on the Proposed amendments to the Poisons standard consultation. The following feedback applies to the scheduling p roposals referred to the Advisory Committee on Medicines Scheduling (ACMS #29) and joint ACMS/ Advisory Committee on Chemicals Scheduling (ACCS) meetings (ACMS-ACCS #24), March 2020.The AMA does not support the down-schedulin...
Source: Australian Health Information Technology - February 15, 2020 Category: Information Technology Authors: Dr David G More MB PhD Source Type: blogs
A World Seeking Truth: Why Today is so Tumultuous & What You Can Do
Photo Credit: vineyardcolors.com
This is a tumultuous time in history, where the entire world is searching for real Truth. People are sick of the half truths, twisted truths and outright lies by authorities we are supposed to trust, that are supposed to be looking out for our best interest.
From govt officials, to gov’t agencies, to big pharma, to the chemical and petroleum industries, to the medical industry, to our cultural messages about what success is, to even our history lessons, heck even science….and so much more.
For too long many in these areas have to some degree or another:
– hidden truth
-tw...
Source: Life Learning Today - January 30, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: AgentSully Tags: Featured Ideas Spiritual Success seeking truth tumultuous world Source Type: blogs
A World Seeking Truth: Why Today is so Tumultuous & What You Can Do
Photo Credit: vineyardcolors.com
This is a tumultuous time in history, where the entire world is searching for real Truth. People are sick of the half truths, twisted truths and outright lies by authorities we are supposed to trust, that are supposed to be looking out for our best interest.
From govt officials, to gov’t agencies, to big pharma, to the chemical and petroleum industries, to the medical industry, to our cultural messages about what success is, to even our history lessons, heck even science….and so much more.
For too long many in these areas have to some degree or another:
– hidden truth
-tw...
Source: Life Learning Today - January 30, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: AgentSully Tags: Featured Ideas Spiritual Success seeking truth tumultuous world Source Type: blogs
All About Alcohol Poisoning
Alcohol poisoning is a serious medical emergency due to the overconsumption of alcohol that can result in death.
Overconsumption of alcohol affects many systems in the body. The liver, which works to eliminate toxins from the body, is not able to keep up with the high amount being ingested. In turn, the central nervous system becomes so depressed to the point that it cannot perform its normal, essential functions such as beating the heart and breathing.
There are many factors that can determine whether or not an individual could suffer from alcohol poisoning, such as:
Rate of alcohol consumption
Tolerance and dependency ...
Source: Cliffside Malibu - January 24, 2020 Category: Addiction Authors: Jaclyn Uloth Tags: Alcohol Alcohol Rehab Information Alcoholism Detox Resources for Alcohol and Drugs/Opiates alcohol abuse alcohol detox alcohol treatment alcohol treatment center alcohol treatment facility Source Type: blogs
Reviews of the Revised & Expanded Edition of Wheat Belly
Amazon reviews of the new Revised & Expanded Edition of Wheat Belly are coming in.
In the original Wheat Belly book, I focused mostly on the history of wheat from Natufian porridge to modern whole wheat bread, the dramatic changes in wheat introduced by geneticists and agribusiness, and the effects it has on modern health. In Wheat Belly Total Health, I outlined a program to undo the harm incurred by wheat consumption and additional steps to take to, for instance, reverse insulin resistance. In Wheat Belly 10-Day Grain Detox, I provided a step-by-step, day-by-day plan to follow the Wheat Belly lifestyle. And, of...
Source: Wheat Belly Blog - January 14, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Dr. Davis Tags: Open expanded grain-free Inflammation revised updated Weight Loss wheat belly Source Type: blogs
A young man with gradual onset extremity paralysis in all 4 limbs
This case comes fromJon B. Cole, one of our EM faculty and unparalleled toxicologist, and director of the Minnesota Poison Control Center. @jonbcole2 https://twitter.com/jonbcole2Here is his incredible list of publications for early career, with h-index of 18 and i10 index of 33!CaseA young man was brought to the ED by friends with a complaint of progressive weakness to the point of extremity paralysis on arrival. He spoke no English and spoke a language for which only a phone interpreter was available. He was awake, alert, and oriented, but had 1/5 strength in all 4 extremities, such that...
Source: Dr. Smith's ECG Blog - January 2, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Steve Smith Source Type: blogs
6 Concrete Ways to Improve Your Emotional Health in 2020
1. The Basics: Eat healthy food, get enough sleep, move your body, and use vices in moderation. Like a car needs working parts and fuel to run smoothly, humans need healthy food, exercise, rest and to NOT poison our mind and body.
The key to making positive change is to set attainable goals. If you recognize that change has been hard in the past, you might be pushing yourself too much. Instead, figure out and commit to one small change that you know you will and can do, like adding a salad or green vegetable to your lunch and dinner for a week and seeing how you take to it. After dinner, try taking a family walk around t...
Source: World of Psychology - January 1, 2020 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Hilary Jacobs Hendel, LCSW Tags: Habits New Year's Breathing Exercise Emotional Expression Guilty Pleasure Habit Change New Year resolutions Personal Growth Source Type: blogs
Truth vs. the conservative movement
It isn ' t news, but the New York Times hasdone a retrospective summarizing the current Administration ' s war on science. Because of the paywall, you might want to go to thisDaily Kos diary that summarizes it, with some supplementary links.The story is that the administration has been systematically destroying the federal government ' s scientific resources, and purging scientific expertise and even generally known facts from the decision making process. To quote the Times story:In just three years, the Trump administration has diminished the role of science in federal policymaking while halting or disrupting research pro...
Source: Stayin' Alive - December 30, 2019 Category: American Health Source Type: blogs
Physicians have to inspire their patients
The Swedish word for physician is l äkare, which literally means healer. That seems a lot more glamorous than the American word physician, which is derived from physic, the old fashioned laxatives that were thought to rid the body of poisons and impurities. But we are actually the healers a lot less often than we think. […]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 - December 26, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/a-country-doctor" rel="tag" > Hans Duvefelt, MD < /a > < /span > Tags: Physician Primary Care Source Type: blogs
