Mental Illness: What To Do? - Joyce Abramson, RNMS 02 February 2012, 00.00

There has been much said in the media about mental illness, particularly schizophrenia. There is the tragedy of the Yates family and five dead children, and the tributes given to the movie Beautiful Mind at the Oscars. How does one sort out how to respond to such divergent aspects of an illness? Anger, horror, and fear are natural responses to physical harm or death as in the Yates’ situation. Astonishment, hope, respect may be some of the emotions evoked by the movie...

Winter Driving and Auto Safety Facts - John F. Kibby, DC 02 February 2012, 00.00

You’re driving along, minding your own business, when the brake lights of the car in front of you gleam red, indicating an abrupt slowdown in the flow of traffic. Responding quickly with the brake pedal, you’ve got enough distance between your car and the one in front of you to avoid a collision. But the tailgater behind you isn’t as lucky, and his front bumper comes hurtling into the rear of your vehicle. The jolt from such an impact can cause your head to jerk...

Triumph Over Road Rage - Kay F. Walkinshaw, PhD, CI 01 February 2012, 00.00

Call it road rage or aggressive driving or just plain old rudeness, but isn’t it simply a buzz word to describe bad behavior? By whatever name you care to give it, motorists are getting meaner and more frightening. Yes, road rage is a sign of the pressure-packed, stressed and frustrating lives of more and more people. At the same time, we are seeing less inhibition about expressing negative emotions. Have we come to accept threatening and violent conduct as an...

Laparoscopy - Yemi Famuyiwa, MD 01 February 2012, 00.00

To diagnose certain problems, a doctor needs to look directly into the abdomen and at the reproductive organs. This can be done with laparoscopy. The word laparoscopy comes from the Greek words that mean “look into the abdomen.” A laparoscope is a small telescope that is inserted into the abdomen through a small incision (cut). It brings light into the abdomen so the doctor can see inside. There are several reasons why laparoscopy may be recommended. Laparoscopy...

Intro To Traditional Chinese Medicine - Kimberly Guorong Du, CMD, LAc 01 February 2012, 00.00

Traditional Chinese medicine has existed for more than 2,000 years. Chinese medicine consists of acupuncture, moxibustion, and herbal medicine as well as acupressure massage, cupping, therapeutic exercises, and advice on diet and lifestyle. It is based on the principle of internal balance and harmony.  When there is balance between all the internal organs, body, mind, and the external environment, there is good health. When this state of harmony and balance breaks down,...

Modern Clinical Hypnosis - Ron Klein, MCS, NBCCH 01 February 2012, 00.00

Part One Just What Is Hypnosis? Hypnosis is a word that means one person helping another to experience a trance. This trance experience “belongs” to the person or patient, so really all hypnosis is self-hypnosis. What Is A Trance? Trance is a very natural, everyday experience for all of us. You, the reader, have been in and out of a trance a number of times since you woke up this morning. For example, when you stare off into space and you daydream or fantasize....

Periodontal Disease and Diabetes - Riccardo T. Jones, DDS 01 February 2012, 00.00

Did you know diabetes can contribute to tooth loss? If you are an adult with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and your blood sugar control is sometimes not as good as your doctor or nurse wants it to be, you can lose some or all of your teeth from a serious type of gum infection called periodontal disease. Diabetes may lower your ability to fight the germs that cause periodontal (gum) disease. What is periodontal disease and why does it have to be diagnosed and...

Advances In Minimally Invasive Vein Procedures - Meghal R. Antani, MD 01 February 2012, 00.00

For many years, surgery was the only treatment available for many conditions. Today, minimally invasive procedures using x-rays, ultrasound, and other imaging guidance are often alternatives to surgery for a wide variety of conditions.  A physician known as an interventional radiologist often performs these procedures. Interventional radiologists are board-certified physicians who specialize in minimally invasive treatments using x-ray guidance, which often offers less...