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Complementary & Alternative Medicine Part 1 – National MS Society
MS Learn Online is the National MS Society’s online educational webcast series. This video features part one of a discussion with Allen Bowling, MD, who talks about diet, supplements, physical medicine, and multiple sclerosis
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Ayurvedic Medicine: Natural Healing with Herbs
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Dr. Virender Sodhi, who owns Ayush Herbs, is a leading practitioner of Ayurvedic medicine. Dr. Sodhi described for our audience what Ayurvedic medicine is and how to use Ayurvedic products. This is a most informative program about a medical modality that has been used for thousands of years in India, but is not as well known in the United States.
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Duration : 0:7:14
Herbal remedies for depression, PMS & hot flashes – Herbal treatments
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Herbal remedies for depression, PMS & hot flashes – Herbal treatments
Not every hormone-related problem requires a prescription or over-the-counter medicine. Mary Bolster, Editor in Chief of Natural Health Magazine, explains that supplements and herbs that balance hormones in women can help.
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Ayurvedic Medicine For Optimizing Cardiovascular Health
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Cardiovascular disease refers to the class of diseases that involve the heart and/or blood vessels (arteries and veins). While the term technically refers to any disease that affects the cardiovascular system, it is usually used to refer to those related to atherosclerosis (arterial disease). These conditions have similar causes, mechanisms, and treatments. In practice, cardiovascular disease is treated by cardiologists, thoracic surgeons, vascular surgeons, neurologists, and interventional radiologists, depending on the organ system that is being treated. There is considerable overlap in the specialties, and it is common for certain procedures to be performed by different types of specialists in the same hospital.
Most Western countries face high and increasing rates of cardiovascular disease. Each year, heart disease kills more Americans than cancer. Diseases of the heart alone caused 30% of all deaths, with other diseases of the cardiovascular system causing substantial further death and disability. It is the number 1 cause of death and disability in the United States and most European countries. A large histological study (PDAY) showed vascular injury accumulates from adolescence, making primary prevention efforts necessary from childhood. By the time that heart problems are detected, the underlying cause (atherosclerosis) is usually quite advanced, having progressed for decades. There is therefore increased emphasis on preventing atherosclerosis by modifying risk factors, such as healthy eating, exercise and avoidance of smoking.
Attempts to prevent cardiovascular disease are more effective when they remove and prevent causes, and they often take the form of modifying risk factors. Some factors, such as gender, age, and family history, cannot be modified. Smoking cessation (or abstinence) is one of the most effective and easily modifiable changes. Regular cardiovascular exercise (aerobic exercise) complements the healthful eating habits. According to the American Heart Association, build up of plaque on the arteries (atherosclerosis), partly as a result of high cholesterol and fat diet, is a leading cause for cardiovascular diseases. The combination of healthy diet and exercise is a means to improve serum cholesterol levels and reduce risks of cardiovascular diseases; if not, a physician may prescribe “cholesterol-lowering” drugs, such as the statins. These medications have additional protective benefits aside from their lipoprotein profile improvement. Aspirin may also be prescribed, as it has been shown to decrease the clot formation that may lead to myocardial infarctions and strokes; it is routinely prescribed for patients with one or more cardiovascular risk factors.
One possible way to decrease risk of cardiovascular disease is keep your total cholesterol below 150. In the Framingham Heart Study, those with total cholesterol below 150 only very rarely got coronary heart disease.
A magnesium deficiency, or lower levels of magnesium, can contribute to heart disease and a healthy diet that contains adequate magnesium may prevent heart disease. Magnesium can be used to enhance long term treatment, so it may be effective in long term prevention.Excess calcium may contribute to a buildup of calcium in the veins. Excess calcium can cause a magnesium deficiency, and magnesium can reduce excess calcium.
Eating oily fish at least twice a week may help reduce the risk of sudden death and arrhythmias. A 2005 review of 97 clinical trials by Studer et al. noted that omega-3 fats gave lower risk ratios than did statins. Olive oil is said to have benefits. Studies of individual heart cells showed that fatty acids blocked excessive sodium and calcium currents in the heart, which could otherwise cause dangerous, unpredictable changes in its rhythm.
Treatment
Treatment of cardiovascular disease depends on the specific form of the disease in each patient, but effective treatment always includes preventive lifestyle changes discussed above. Medications, such as blood pressure reducing medications, aspirin and the statin cholesterol-lowering drugs may be helpful. In some circumstances, surgery or angioplasty may be warranted to reopen, repair, or replace damaged blood vessels.
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Richard Dawkins on alternative medicine and the nature of science
From “The Enemies of Reason” part 2, “The Irrational Health Service”, Richard Dawkins speaks on the power of the scientific method, and the weaknesses of “alternative medicine”.
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Herbal Supplements and Natural remedies at GlobalFusion.us
http://www.GlobalFusion.us/ – This video is provided to you by Global Fusion Natural Products. Rais Vida Natural Products are made from 100% herbal extracts and manufactured under the highest international standards and rigorous processes. They have obtained outstanding national and international awards for creativity, quality and important recognition in the most exigent markets such as Europe, Canada and the USA.
The unparallel quality of world class plants such as Aloe Vera, Maca, Cat’s Claw, Camu Camu and others allow their products to provide maximum benefits to the body, skin and hair. These plants and herbs are native to the Peruvian Andes and the Amazon rainforest where they grow in rich soils full of special nutrients.
Rais Vida products are known for easy absorption, non-greasy, and no contra-indications. They do not contain any artificial coloring, chemicals, or toxic components. Natural color and aroma of extracts is maintained using the latest technology.
Global Fusion is distributor in the USA of the Rais Vida product line. For more information visit us at www.GlobalFusion.us where you will find a unique selection of Natural Personal Care Products and Herbal Supplements.
Duration : 0:8:16
Dr Whiting on Prostate Health and Inflammation
Prostate inflammation, leading to restricted urination, bladder & kidney infections and other complications, is the number one reason why men over 50 visit their medical doctors. Currently there are three medications used for this problem and they are only about 35 to 40 percent effective. They have considerable side effects in many users as well. The surgical procedure often used for moderate to advanced prostate inflammation or BPH, has many potentially serious side effects including loss of sensation, incontinence and impotence. Prostate inflammation or enlargement is often best managed through the use of herbal extracts, amino acids and nutrients. Many thousands of men are avoiding the side effects of drug therapy and the dangers of surgery and are completely controlling their prostate inflammation and enlargement, called BPH, naturally. Saw palmetto, probably the most common herb for prostate problems, is only the beginning of our Targeted approach to good prostate health. By combining saw palmetto with pygeum africanum, select amino acids, nutrients and antioxidants, we have been able to raise the percentage of positive results considerably, while offering all these essential co-factors in one easy to take formulation. The use of Saw palmetto and Pygeum africanum together, increases the potential benefit of both. By adding key amino acids and other herbal extracts Saw palmetto and Pygeum africanum are much more effective against BPH, or commonly referred to as prostate enlargement. Natural alternatives for supporting prostate health have been around for some time, but by combining these known agents together in the right ratios, we can make a much more powerful natural alternative formula for prostate health and well-being.
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