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Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain John J. Ratey, MD See book keywords and concepts

It's difficult as a physician to get people to take exercise seriously, as a treatment that actually has medical benefits aside from taking off the pounds." The field of obstetrics isn't really set up to diagnose or treat mental health issues related to pregnancy. Shaw will bring up exercise as a solution to a problem, but she says it's hard for any physician to find the time to discuss preventive medicine. It can also be dicey, she points out, to suggest exercise to a woman who's juggling so many new responsibilities and might not be feeling so hot about her body.

The Genie in Your Genes: Epigenetic Medicine and the New Biology of Intention Dawson Church See book keywords and concepts

No chance, the money's good, the pension plan's good, and no other job has comparable medical benefits?vision and dental too, plus it covers the kids, for God's sake! Do you want to be pounding the pavement looking for a job like Helen will be doing tomorrow? God forbid! lour fJody Heads lour Flmd Scenario Two and Three are—in terms of what you're doing to your body—maladaptive responses. "Maladaptive" means that they aren't helping you; they're responses to stress that are hurtful to you.

The Cure Within: A History of Mind-Body Medicine Anne Harrington See book keywords and concepts

Here, then, was a first cautious suggestion that TM might have serious medical benefits. Bolder claims were still to come. When he first began studying the TM practitioners, Benson had not known of Robert Keith Wallace's work; but on discovering it, he proposed a collaboration. Wallace moved to Harvard, and he, Benson, and a third colleague, Archie F. Wilson, developed a new protocol to study their subjects.

The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D. See book keywords and concepts

Active constituents The medical benefits of Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) are attributed primarily to two groups of active constituents: the ginkgo flavone glycosides and the terpene lactones. Ginkgo flavone glycosides, which typically make up approximately 24% of the extract, are primarily responsible for GBE's antioxidant (page 467) activity and may mildly inhibit platelet aggregation (stickiness). These two actions may help GBE prevent circulatory diseases, such as atherosclerosis (page 38), and support the brain and central nervous system.

Understanding Medicinal Plants: Their Chemistry And Therapeutic Action Bryan Hanson, PhD See book keywords and concepts

The broad medical benefits of ginkgo are related to improved circulation of blood in the small capillaries of the brain, and thus the conditions recommended for treatment with ginkgo are those in which these capillaries are damaged or not working at their optimum. Typically, ginkgo is used to treat conditions related to aging, such as short-term memory loss, inability to concentrate, mood swings associated with anxiety, vertigo, and ringing in the ear (when caused by poor circulation).

The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D. See book keywords and concepts

This constituent is responsible for the medical benefits of the plant.1 Silymarin is made up of three parts: silibinin, silidianin, and silicristin. Silibinin is the most active and is largely responsible for the benefits attributed to silymarin.2 Milk thistle extract may protect the cells of the liver by blocking the entrance of harmful toxins and helping remove these toxins from the liver cells.3'4 As with other bioflavonoids, silymarin is a powerful antioxidant (page 467).5 Silymarin has also been shown to regenerate injured liver cells.

Big Pharma: Exposing the Global Healthcare Agenda Jacky Law See book keywords and concepts

Case study: research into countering obesity Pharma is free to go in any direction it chooses, and these directions do not necessarily bring commensurate medical benefits. The battle against obesity is a good example of market forces leading research in a direction that has not, as yet, proved a particularly good use of funds. It also doubles up in the telling as a starter lesson in pharmacology, showing how the cost of failure easily mounts up in a market where obsession is one of its guiding factors. And why we know so much about the life of fat cells with so little to show for it.

The Healing Miracle of Coconut Oil Bruce Fife and Jon J. Kabara See book keywords and concepts

Scientific research is uncovering an impressive list of dietary and medical benefits of coconut oil. For this reason, it is becoming known as "the healthiest oil on Earth." treating a wide assortment of conditions, many of which aren't even discussed in this book. I am constantly running across new health benefits. Recently one of my clients told me about a treatment for cataract she found in a book by noted herbalist John Heinerman.

Disease Prevention and Treatment The Life Extension Editorial Staff See book keywords and concepts

The NIH believes the potential medical benefits of human pluripotent stem cell technology are compelling and worthy of pursuit in accordance with appropriate ethical standards." A report from the National Academies (2002) concluded, "Public funding of research on human stem cells derived from both adults and embryos provides the most efficient and responsible means to fulfill the promise of stem cells for achieving medical breakthroughs.

Reclaiming Our Health: Exploding the Medical Myth and Embracing the True Source of Healing John Robbins See book keywords and concepts

Studies published in Lancet and other major medical journals have consistently found that the procedure has no noticeable medical benefits, and often causes harm.43 In performing an episiotomy, the doctor cuts through muscles and nerves. When no episiotomy is performed, if tears do occur, they tend to take place where the perineum has stretched to its fullest, along the lines of least resistance and easiest mending. A 1990 study in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology found that women who undergo episiotomies are 50 times more likely to suffer from severe lacerations.

Oxymorons: The Myth of a U.S. Health Care System J.D. Kleinke See book keywords and concepts

These parallel trends forced the federal government to step into market in 1996 with its mental health "parity" mandate, a sloppy law that forced all employers, including those self-insured under ERISA, to provide a level of mental health benefits commensurate with their other medical benefits. Because Jim and Jenny live in the "wrong" state, they may not have access to IVF services, but they are free to access mental health counselors, with rich financial coverage, when their frustration and anguish over their medical dilemma metamorphose into full-scale depression.

Making Them Pay: How to Get the Most from Health Insurance and Managed Care Rhonda D. Orin See book keywords and concepts

Your next step in reviewing the medical benefits section is to look at the coverage provided for preventive care. For adults, this may mean things like periodic checkups, immunizations, breast cancer screening (mammograms) for women, and cervical cancer screening (Pap smears) for women. It may also mean prostate cancer screening (PSA tests) for men. Pay careful attention to how health plans explain their preventive care.

For example, many health plans seem to provide some or all of the following types of benefits: (1) Medical Benefits; (2) Surgical Benefits; (3) Hospital Benefits; (4) Emergency Benefits; (5) Mental Condition and/or Substance-Abuse Benefits; and (6) Prescription Drug Benefits. Not every plan gives each of these areas a separate section heading, of course, but nevertheless the benefits may be in there somewhere. To get a handle on the type of plan you have, or on one you're thinking of buying, it's a good idea to look for each of these six benefits.

The Natural Pharmacy: Complete Home Reference to Natural Medicine Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC See book keywords and concepts

Active Constituents The medical benefits of Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) rely primarily on two groups of active components: the ginkgo flavone glycosides and the terpene lactones. The 24% ginkgo flavone glycoside designation on GBE labels indicates the carefully measured balance of bioflavonoids (p. 271). These bioflavonoids are primarily responsible for GBE's antioxidant activity (p. 267) and ability to inhibit platelet aggregation (stickiness). These two actions may help GBE prevent circulatory diseases such as atherosclerosis (p. 17) and support the brain and central nervous system.

Making Them Pay: How to Get the Most from Health Insurance and Managed Care Rhonda D. Orin See book keywords and concepts

Most plans cover three different types as Medical Benefits: speech, physical, and occupational. Beware of the speech, physical, and occupational therapy that is offered by many plans. Typically, this coverage is extremely limited, both in terms of when therapy is deemed appropriate and how much is deemed necessary. For example, many plans limit speech therapy to speech impairments of "organic origin." This basically means that the impairment must relate to a physical problem.

After all, your policy stated, in its Other medical benefits section, that it covers: Services, supplies, or appliances for dental care to sound natural teeth (see Definitions) required as a result of, and directly related to, an accidental injury (see Definitions). Your claim is denied. Why? Because of your policy's definition of "Accidental Injury": Accidental Injury: An injury caused by an external force or element such as a blow or fall and which requires immediate medical attention, including animal bites and poisonings.

The first thing to look for in a medical benefits section is what happens with doctor visits. All benefits sections should cover various types of visits with physicians. Start out your analysis of every health plan by finding these provisions. Just finding these provisions can be a learning experience. Health plans can say the simplest things in very different ways. Here are a few examples, varying from the simple to the obscure: Plan No.

Staying Healthy in a Risky Environment: The New York University Medical Center Family Guide Arthur C. Upton, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

This means supplement manufacturers do not have to prove that products are safe or that they have medical benefits; they also need not follow the stringent manufacturing practices for pharmaceuticals, which ensure purity and consistency of drugs. This hole in the regulatory net is a gap the FDA acknowledges needs to be filled. Vitamins, Minerals, and Unrecognized Nutrients. Two major issues arise when discussing vitamin and mineral supplements. First, because most nutrients can be derived from foods, many experts question the necessity of an individual taking supplements.

Smart Exercise: Burning Fat, Getting Fit Covert Bailey See book keywords and concepts

If you are one of those physicians who is still skeptical of the medical benefits of exercise, show us your research. Can you prove that out-of-shape people live longer or have any medical advantages? Can you prove that people with thick, unexercised blood are more likely to survive a heart attack? Can you prove that people with insulin-insensitive muscles are less susceptible to diabetes? Can you prove that the stress hormones have less damaging effects on out-of-shape people? Some of us are going to exercise now so that we can have fun when we are eighty.

Prevention's New Foods for Healing: Capture the Powerful Cures of More Than 100 Common Foods Prevention Magazine See book keywords and concepts

Dozens of medical benefits have been linked to garlic. • Studies show that garlic lowers cholesterol and thins the blood, which may help prevent high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. • In the laboratory, garlic appears to block the growth of cancer cells. Population studies show that people who eat lots of garlic have fewer stomach and colon cancers than those who eat the least. • In a study at Boston City Hospital, garlic was successfully used to kill 14 strains of bacteria taken from the noses and throats of children with ear infections.

Making Them Pay: How to Get the Most from Health Insurance and Managed Care Rhonda D. Orin See book keywords and concepts

Once you have figured out what coverage is provided for doctor visits, note the answer down in the first column of your medical benefits chart. A simple system, like "Office," "House," and "Second" would be fine. If you love detail, then note the payment terms, as in "Office—$5." But watch out for information overload; there's an awful lot of potential data here. Keep alert for exclusions that may limit your right to coverage for doctor's visits, and note them down too. Exclusions will be discussed in more detail in Step Three.

The Natural Pharmacy: Complete Home Reference to Natural Medicine Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC See book keywords and concepts

This constituent is responsible for the medical benefits of the plant.1 Silymarin is made up of three parts: silibinin, silidianin, and sili-cristin. Silibinin is the most active and is largely responsible for the benefits attributed to silymarin.2 Milk thistle extract may protect the cells of the liver by blocking the entrance of harmful toxins and helping remove these toxins from the liver cells.3,4 As with other bioflavonoids, silymarin is a powerful antioxidant (p. 267).5 Milk thistle also regenerates injured liver cells.

1001 Chemicals in Everyday Products Grace Ross Lewis See book keywords and concepts

They have beneficial medical benefits when used appropriately for senility, debilitating illness, and for certain convalescents. They are much abused by athletes and can cause serious harmful effects. Synonyms: VARIOUS STRYCHNINE Products and Uses: Used as a rat and mouse poison. Precautions: Lethal human poison. Effects on the human body by swallowing are muscular twitching, convulsions, spasms, and death. On EPA's Extremely Hazardous Substances list. Synonyms: CAS: 57-24-9 ? CERTOX ? KWIK-KIL ? RO-DEX ? SANASEED ? STRYCHNOS ? MOUSE-TOX ?

Bartram's Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine: The Definitive Guide Thomas Bartram See book keywords and concepts

South Americans have been drinking coca leaf tea for hundreds of years apparently with no ill-effects and possibly some medical benefits. Natives drink 1-2 cups or more daily, as infused from de-cocainised leaves. Medical use: to assist withdrawal from cocaine addiction. Local anaesthetic. CD. (Misuse of Drugs Act 1973) COCAINE ADDICTION. To assist withdrawal from: see COCA LEAVES. COCCYDNIA. Pain in the 'tail bone' at the base of the spine. Cause usually ascribed to referred pain from lumbar disc tissue, neurosis or spasm of muscles of the pelvic floor.

The Doctor's Vitamin and Mineral Encyclopedia Sheldon Saul Hendler See book keywords and concepts

The 1980s have witnessed an increased interest by scientists in the medical benefits of herbs. It turns out that many of the medicinally active substances of herbs are bioflavonoids. Active bioflavonoids from ginkgo and other medicinal herbs are discussed in another section of this book. Bioflavonoids are being used in other countries for the treatment of various medical problems. Troxerutin, related chemically to rutin, for example, is used for the treatment of varicose veins, hemorrhoids, night cramps and other circulatory problems.

Another Japanese mushroom, known as Rei-shi (Ganoderma lucid- /wm), is likewise reputed to have important medical benefits. The mushroom is also known as ganoderma, ling-chih-tsao and wu-ling-chih in China. It also contains a polysaccharide which has known immune-enhancing activity. It may increase T cell and macrophage activity. The mushroom itself appears to have anti-tumor properties, probably owing to the polysaccharide which has been reported to inhibit the growth of tumor cells in animals.

The Great Book of Hemp: The Complete Guide to the Environmental, Commercial, and Medicinal Uses of the World's Most Extraordinary Plant Rowan Robinson See book keywords and concepts

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In defense of its position, Drug Enforcement Agency Administrator Robert Bonner said, "Claims of marijuana's medical benefits are a cruel hoax to offer false hope to desperate people," and he compared the modern movement to support the medical use of cannabis to a time when, "a century ago, many Americans relied on snake oil salesmen to pick their medicines." In July 1994 the Public Health Service announced that it would not lift the ban on cannabis.

Age Erasers for Men: Hundreds of Fast and Easy Ways to Beat the Years Doug Dollemore, Mark Giuliucci and the Editors of Men's Health Magazine See book keywords and concepts

The institute is the first organization in the country dedicated to studying massage's medical benefits. Dr. Field says we have gained a few insights into the way massage works on (continued on page 492) 489 Do-lt-Yourself Massage At first you were a little leery about getting a massage, being a macho guy and all that. The idea of lying on a table partially unclothed seemed a little, well, threatening. But that was then. Now you can hardly wait for Gunther to work his magic. Your next appointment is in five days, but you need to shake out some kinks now. What can you do?

Alternative Medicine the Definitive Guide, Second Edition Larry Trivieri, Jr. See book keywords and concepts

Combined with treatment of all the newly recognized risk factors, a comprehensive chelation protocol will be shown to produce exceptional long-term medical benefits." Dr. Gordon's position is that chelation therapy is clearly not reversing plaque in everyone who receives it, yet "over 80% of chelation patients state that it is one of the best things they ever did." Dr. Gordon warns that the heart surgery and cardiovascular drug industries, threatened by the loss of revenue when people elect chelation therapy (oral or I.V.

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