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When I arrived, Susan rushed toward me yelling “Please save my mom, please save my mom! She is not breathing,” and proceeded.... By Jimmy Crouch - Did you know you can become a Hero? You can be a true hero by saving the life of a loved one in his greatest time of need. Think about it,… Continue

Added by Jimmy Crouch on July 8, 2009 at 10:30pm — No Comments

The next health tsunami: Non-communicable diseases

The next health tsunami: Non-communicable diseases GENEVA: The International Diabetes Federation (IDF), the International Union Against Cancer (UICC) and the World Heart Federation (WHF) called today on the UN’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) to take immediate action to avert the fastest growing threat by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) to global health. NCDs which include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and chronic respiratory disease, cause 60% of all deaths globally and 80%… Continue

Added by bobby ramakant on July 8, 2009 at 11:59am — No Comments

Using the word "CURED" and Hep C in the same sentence

There are 5 million Americans and 200 million people world wide with the disease. To suggest there is a cure is to minimize the suffering these victims of Hep C endure. To begin at the end: [quote] To recap: The current treatment for Hep C can ~cure~ 50% of patients that are Geno 1 [amended see blog end] -- that attempt it -- that are not Black or Hispanic -- that can endure and/or afford the life altering, life threatening treatment side effects for a period of one to two years and maintain th… Continue

Added by Nancy Ann Gelzinis on July 5, 2009 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Funny lactose intolerance survey ;)

I found this funny survey on Lactose Intolerance and it made me laugh! Check it out here http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=la7bJPuHgm_2f2lkbEa2_2bY0w_3d_3d Continue

Added by Chantelle Mullins on July 2, 2009 at 12:53pm — No Comments

Propofol Training Course Available Nationally

Conscious Sedation Consulting announces the development of a course to educate non-anesthesia physicians and nurses in the administration of propofol. The company announced that a comprehensive didactic course will be provided nationally for physicians, staff and organizations which wish to add propofol administration to their choice of sedatives. The course covers patient selection, a comprehensive detailed explanation of the pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of propofol, BIS monitoring, comput… Continue

Added by Randy Pigg on June 30, 2009 at 8:42pm — No Comments

Media Coverage on Comfort Care(TM) Foods - Nutrition for Cancer Recovery

It was a busy week last week with media coverage: On TV: http://www.wcpo.com/news/local/story/Comfort-Care-Finds-Niche-With-Cancer-atients/kYTXmyMDbESKqNdIHlgD1w.cspx On Radio: http://700wlw.com/pages/onair_willie.html (Go to podcast for 6/25, hour 3). Comfort Care(TM) provides nutrition to fuel the fight against cancer. Continue

Added by Jane Browe on June 29, 2009 at 10:59pm — No Comments

HeatBands Hand Warmers for Scleroderma Foundation health conference delegates

HeatBands Ltd the company that produces HeatBands for no more cold hands has provided a pair of HeatBands for each of the 500 delegates at this years annual Scleroderma Foundation Health conference to be held in July 2009 in Massachusetts USA. If your health organisation conference is interested let us know we can supply at special rates or possibly FREE. Contact Leslie@heatbands.com Continue

Added by Leslie Rees on June 29, 2009 at 2:40am — No Comments

Reduce Pain & Disability of Rheumatoid Arthritis!

RA is a serious, painful and disabling condition, which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to joint destruction if not effectively treated. It is a inflammatory autoimmune disorder that causes the immune system to attack the joints. Ayurvedic treatments include Panch Karma, Yoga and medication options that have expanded over the last few decades. The Ayush Samiti has released its 2009 Ayurvedic guidelines for rheumatoid arthritis treatments. Your body immunity is always related with y… Continue

Added by Ayush Muscular Dystrophy Society on June 26, 2009 at 8:39am — No Comments

Reduce burden of Parkinson Disease with Ayurveda

Parkinson's is a Vata ailment that is both chronic, meaning it persists over a long period of time and progressive, meaning its symptoms grow worse over time. This paper aims to provide clear, easily understood information about issues of concern to Parkinson’s patients and their families - including current treatment options, and Ayurvedic herbal & Yogic therapies in development. Parkinson's disease (PD) belongs to a group of conditions called motor system disorders, which are the r… Continue

Added by Dr Mukesh Jain on June 25, 2009 at 4:53am — No Comments

Eating Recovery Center’s New Body Image Group Inspires Participants to Combat Unhealthy Body Beliefs

Four out of five U.S. women are dissatisfied with their appearance, according to the Eating Disorder Foundation. Denver’s Eating Recovery Center (www.eatingrecoveryinfo.com) hopes to reverse this statistic with the launch of a new Body Image Group. This 12-week program, which strives to… Continue

Added by Erik Keith on June 23, 2009 at 4:04pm — No Comments

Depth and Breadth of the New Pandemic H1N1 Swine Flu

Pandemics are rare but they do occur. In the last 100 years we have had three. They circle the globe in two or three waves at different times and with varying degree of severity. By Jimmy Crouch, ENP, EMT – Medic One Technical Advisor Reviewed by: • Dr. Ugi Sugiri, Sp.… Continue

Added by Jimmy Crouch on June 16, 2009 at 9:30pm — No Comments

TYM - New Way to Detect Alzheimer

Now people can discover for themselves if they have Alzheimer’s… Dr. Ramona Bates reports for EMaxHealth that the British Medical Journal has published research on a new Alzheimer’s test that’s called “TYM.” What’s more, the test which evaluates a person’s cognitive ability can be self-administered. What does TYM stand for? It’s really quite simple: “Test Your Memory.” So far it has only been evaluated in one clinical scenario, so it is not considered a benchmark diagnostic test for Alzheimer’s… Continue

Added by NathanaelK on June 15, 2009 at 5:30am — No Comments

Boost your Beta Cells with Ayurvedic Anti-Diabetic Herbs!

Diabetes control is dependent on beta-cell physiology and pathology. Beta cells make and release insulin, a hormone that controls the level of glucose in the blood. Apart from insulin, beta cells release C-peptide that helps to prevent neuropathy, and other symptoms of diabetes related to vascular deterioration. B-cells also produce amylin which functions as part of the endocrine pancreas and contributes to glycemic control. Several ayurvedic herbs are promising in the regulation of Beta cell… Continue

Added by Dr Mukesh Jain on June 15, 2009 at 1:49am — 1 Comment

Newsweek Smears Oprah Winfrey and BioIdentical Hormones by Jeffrey Dach MD

Why should Newsweek attack Oprah Winfrey? Here's Why: Oprah's TV show advocates Natural Medicine and Bioidentical Hormones in direct competition to the interests of the Pharmaceutical Industry. Newsweek is merely an attack dog for the drug industry. A typical issue of Newsweek m… Continue

Added by Jeffrey Dach MD on June 14, 2009 at 9:16am — No Comments

Slide Show - Comfort Care Information

See this slide show for information on Comfort Care(TM) Foods: http://www.slideshare.net/janebrowe/comfort-care-information Continue

Added by Jane Browe on June 14, 2009 at 12:01am — 1 Comment

Research Shows 52% of Clinicians Have Seen Increase in Eating Disorder Patients

Increasing patient caseloads, professional collaboration/patient sharing and lack of medical resources are among the trends revealed in a May 2009 survey of eating disorder professionals conducted by the Eating Recovery Center (http://www.eatingrecoveryinfo.com), the premier treatment c… Continue

Added by Erik Keith on June 10, 2009 at 3:01pm — No Comments

2010 Food Pyramid - Can you explain this notice?

Even the MD's & research scientists I work with cannot explain this to me - Can you? It's from the : DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agriculture Department DOCID: fr02jn09-27 DOCUMENT ACTION: Notice. SUBJECT CATEGORY: Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion; Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request--Generic Clearance for the Development of Nutrition Education Messages and Products for the General Public DATES: Written comments on this notice must be submit… Continue

Added by Laurie C on June 3, 2009 at 7:39pm — No Comments

Medical Waste Services...There are still options

Not many other options for medical waste services left in the US. I started my first company in 1990 and sold it in 2004. I serviced customers in 9 southern states. September of last year I formed another company to help combat the high costs of service in this industry. If I can help, please call me. I presently service Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama and Mississippi. Fully licensed and Insured Gmed Services 417 Barkley Court Antioch, TN 37013 615-594-0338 Fax 615-837-2280 gilliam.gary@gmail.com… Continue

Added by Gary on June 3, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Carbohydrate Restriction & Diabetes

Why is carbohydrate restriction the first treatment offered by medical pros when diabetes is diagnosed? Researchers like RD Feinman, Eric Westman, Jeff Volek ect... have proven it's success. MD's such as R Bernstein, Westman & Vernon use it daily to get their patients on far less meds & many times off meds all together. Not only is it common sense, there is an abundance of research telling us that carb restriction is necessary in the treatment of diabetes. see: www.MetabolismSociety.org… Continue

Added by Laurie C on June 2, 2009 at 9:06am — 1 Comment

The Greatest Wealth is International Health

As the world is uplifted by different advancements in science and technology, it is also facing a big downfall in terms of the morale of every men and women. Nowadays, people with weak minds usually say that everything that they wish to have can be get in just a click of the hand. These people with rude minds are numb about what is really going on around them. We are now in the 20th century, the time where people already have the intelligence, the courage to explore life, to cross the boundaries… Continue

Added by Mitchelle Katie on May 28, 2009 at 12:37pm — No Comments

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