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Yoga Class Turns Up the Heat

Yoga class turns up the heat 'Warming up' of the connective tissues would be done through specific dynamic movements, not through the physical heating of the body. There are times that heat applied … This is my therapy. It rewires my brain." Selander, who said he does yoga three … Read more on Statesman Journal News in brief The event will run from 6 to 10 p.m. at Boot Hill Pub, 1501 Saint Andrew St. in La Crosse, with entertainment by Studebaker 7 and the Dynamic Horns. The event also will feature door prizes, …. Qualifying families can receive up to $ 5,000 per grant … Read more on La Crosse Tribune Read more... ...

Part 1: Psych Patients Pack Emergency Rooms

...  1: Psych patients pack emergency rooms One factor has been consolidation in the hospital industry: As hospitals shut their doors, psych beds disappeared with them. Perhaps more importantly, declining reimbursement for mental health care – and the fact that many mental health patients have … Read more on OCRegister MHIs still 'safety net' for severely mentally ill, state officials say Among all four mental health institutes, there are only 139 inpatient beds, about 32 of which are reserved for children, according to Rick Shults, mental health and disability service director for the Iowa Department of Human Services. That number has … Read more on Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier Read ...

Tests Determine Your Risk of Falling

...  determine your risk of falling Falls are the No. 1 cause of serious orthopedic injuries, such as hip fractures, in the elderly. As a result, fall prevention has become a health care priority. Studies show that a comprehensive medical evaluation and a fall-prevention rehabilitation … Read more on Citizens Voice Big Sid, out of the cage, now fully embraced Therapist L.J. Batson works with Sid the dog as he undergoes physical therapy at PetsWest in Aledo, Texas. Sid, who was … Nicole Oria, executive director of the veterinary board, previously told the Star-Telegram that a suspension means a … Read more on The Eagle Read ...

She's Been There

...  been there Psychiatrist Kay Redfield Jamison speaks about bipolar disorders with an unusual perspective — that of one who has suffered its devastating effects, as well as one who has treated those who are suffering from it. Jamison will be the featured speaker … Read more on Frederick News Post (subscription) Coakley tours Taunton State Hospital, pledges to keep mental health care … She said it is crucial that the state provide a variety of treatment options for people with mental illness, from outpatient to court-ordered to residential to peer support. … Her brother, who was bipolar and refused medication, committed suicide in … Read more on Boston Globe Read ...

Research in Focus Seminar – Vulnerable Populations – 23-05-2012 – Paul Duffy

  Research in Focus Seminar – Vulnerable Populations – 23-05-2012 – Paul Duffy – Paul Duffy presents “Rapid Appraisal of a Residential Alcohol Detoxification Programme Facilitated by The Basement — Safety, Perceptions and Effectiveness.”…   12 solutions for a happy, healthy menopause Hot flashes can be triggered by iodine and other nutrient deficiencies, stress, sugar, chocolate, caffeine and alcohol. Realize that if you drink … Be smart and seek the guidance of a functional practitioner when it comes to detoxification. 11 … Read more on Ahwatukee Foothills News Read more... ...

HealthPartners Pitches $79M Expansion

...  pitches M expansion The nonprofit health care provider and insurer this month announced plans for a four-story medical office building at 295 Phalen Boulevard, next to its rehab facility and near its two specialty centers on the boulevard. The 128,000-square foot building … Read more on TwinCities.com-Pioneer Press Local hospitals' profits rise “The most significant investment is our ongoing commitment to cardiovascular services, where we have added cardiac rehab and earned recognition from the Society of Chest ...

Pilot Randomized Trial Demonstrating Reversal of Obesity-Related Abnormalities

Pilot randomized trial demonstrating reversal of obesity-related abnormalities … The numerous limitations mandate that more extensive follow up studies be done to confirm these results, but the possibility exists that improved behavioral treatments may change the resistance to maintenance of weight loss that has been seen in … Read more on Nature.com Is It Guilt or Shame? When we apologize for something we've done, make amends to others, or change a behavior that we don't feel good about, guilt is most often the motivator. Guilt is just as powerful as shame, but its effect is often positive … It became a pattern when … Read more on PsychCentral.com (blog) Read more... ...