Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Course
American Heart Association course designed for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies that need certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Course
American Heart Association course designed for healthcare professionals, students, and first responders that need certification.
(CPR | First Aid | AED)
American Heart Association course designed for anyone with little or no medical training that need certification for CPR, AED, and/or First Aid for job, regulatory, or other requirements. These courses can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting.
Cheryl is an awesome instructor. She goes at a pace that suits your needs and allows you to practice as much as you need until you feel comfortable to move on. I left feeling very confident in my abilities to perform CPR and will definitely recommend her to any other person who needs CPR training.Alexis Villarreal
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As a future EMT, this was my first course through AHA online. After the online sessions I had to attend my hands on training. Cheryl with CPR Done Right is a great teacher! She went into all the main details that were included in the online portion, step by step, while answering all my questions in between. After going over the procedures we then did hands on which she gave corrections and provided proper instruction. She is very professional and as a visual learner I give 5 stars all around. If needed again, I will be returning and recommend to everyone.Ashley Hentschel5 Star Google Review
I had to take a CPR course for nursing school and I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor than Cheryl! She replied promptly and explained what I had to do to obtain my certification clearly, she told me what steps I had to take and helped me through the process. When it was time to work with her she explained everything very well and wanted to make sure that you knew the information and were confident about it. She was extremely nice and helpful! Overall it was a great experience, I will be back when its time to renew!Rachel Riggle5 Star Facebook Review
About CPR Done Right
CPR Done Right is an AUTHORIZED TRAINING CENTER for the AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION. It is owned by C.K.McWilliams LLC and operated by Cheryl McWilliams, RN, BSN, CCRN-K an American Heart Association Instructor.
Because LIFE MATTERS I am dedicated to an education process that will increase knowledge and boost confidence in performance to help you help others when it matters most.


Hemorrhoids are enlarged veins in the anus and rectum. They resemble varicose veins that occur on the leg. When irritated, hemorrhoidal veins may itch, burn, or bleed and cause painful swelling in the surrounding membranes. Piles are frequently caused by straining during a bowel movement, heavy lifting, childbirth, severe coughing, and constant sitting. Millions of Americans suffer from hemorrhoids, often unaware that they have them until they start to experience pain or protrusions. The symptoms associated with hemorrhoids can be treated with topical medications such as hemorrhoid creams, changes in lifestyle as well as eating habits, or even in extreme cases surgically removed.
Hemorrhoids can arise internally or externally. Internal hemorrhoids are deep within the rectum and may go undetected until they bleed or perhaps protrude, causing severe pain. Internal piles are also known as prolapsed hemroids and require prompt treatment to avoid more severe complications. There is a grading scale used to determine the severity of internal hemorrhoids. Grade one is the least severe and is described as mild distention. Quality two is protrusion of the hemorrhoid during a bowel movement that spontaneously reduces on its own. Grade three is a protrusion during a bowel movement that must be manually pushed back in. Level four is a completely prolapsed hemorrhoid that cannot be reduced and the inner lining from the rectum is also starting to prolapse.
External hemorrhoid distress tend to get the most attention due to their unpleasant symptoms. The painful burning itch requires prompt treatment. Cut off from the supply of blood, external hemorrhoid flare-ups can develop clots and become painfully thrombosed. Fortunately, hemorrhoids can usually be controlled by practicing a healthy lifestyle and simple medical treatments. Hemorrhoids have a tendency to recur once the rectal veins have become bigger. Much less straining is required to have a recurrence of hemorrhoids than it took to develop them initially. Finding the cause of your haemorrhoids is the first step, hemorrhoid no more is pointless if you don’t eliminate the cause of the problem. Straining due to constipation is the source of most hemorrhoids. Keeping stools soft is the best way to avoid straining throughout a bowel motion. Regular exercise and also healthy eating habits are the best preventative measure you can take but if all else fails, you must seek therapy right away. Hemroids that trigger mild discomfort in the morning could become excruciatingly painful by evening.


Accredited Practitioner with the Chrysalis Effect specialising in ME , Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia based in Kent and East Sussex
I am based at
Coastal Physiotherapy clinic
1 Pottery Court
Both clinics are easily accessible for those in Kent or East Sussex.
I offer a range of therapies.
If you are experiencing conditions such as ME, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, sleep problems, then please feel free to contact me, as I may very well be able to help.
Eastman Dental Hospital Dental Nurses Examination 1996
NEBDN - National Examining Board for Dental Nurses 1997
Diploma in Dental Hygiene (Royal College of Surgeons of England) 2007
Reiki 1 and 2 2010/2011
Reiki Master 2011
Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology ABC Awards 2012
Reflexology for Mindfulness 2013
Reflexology for Cancer Care 2013
Hot Stone Reflexology 2013
Pregnancy Pre Conception and Post Natal Reflexology 2012 and 2016
Crystal Reflexology 2018
Facial Acupressure 2018
Wellbeing Coaching ILM 2017
Accredited Chrysalis Effect Practitioner 2018
DBS checked. Fully insured and a member of the following associations.
Member of CNHC for Reflexology
Member of Association of Reflexologists ( MAR)
Member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists( MFHT)


The Prescription Drug Take-Back is set for Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 10 am-2 pm at CVS Pharmacy located at 7210 West Atlantic Boulevard - in the Palm Lakes Plaza at the corner of Rock Island Road and West Atlantic Boulevard.
Working in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Margate Police Department will host this event that aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.
Residents are encouraged to bring their unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs to this event for safe disposal.
Participants may dispose of medication in its original container with the prescription label removed. Acceptable medications include: Prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and pet medicine.
Needles, thermometers, chemotherapy or radioactive substances, oxygen containers, pressurized containers, inhalers, illicit drugs, and liquid medications are NOT ACCEPTED.
The National Prescription Drug Take-Back addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Many Americans are not aware that medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are at alarming rates, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that many abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine, often flushing them down the toilet or throwing them away – both potential safety and health hazards.
For more information, please email email@example.com or visit the Drug Enforcement Administration website at www.dea.gov.


SQ’s mission is to educate, engage, and empower students to be proactive about their health and wellness. At SQ we recognize the power of mobile devices to reach students where they are. We have developed an innovative mobile app called HealthIQ that gamifies health education to motivate students, provide them with skills, and ultimately trigger healthy decision-making. The app helps schools connect students to campus resources to address student health issues such as alcohol and substance use, mental health, sexual health, and nutrition.
Learn more at www.sqgenius.com.


It's been a challenging year for me, as I was diagnosed with cancer in my left femur in February. I've completed 6 cycles of chemotherapy and will move on to radiation at the end of July. I've had short visits to the studio, which have brought me much joy through these dark days of treatment. I will begin to work my way off of crutches (which I have been on for 5 months now to keep my femur from breaking all the way) and will be able to enter the ocean in just a few days once my Picc line wound heals. I have a few projects that I look forward to sharing with you this October at my Open Studio shows.


Here are just a few reasons for including navy beans in your diet:
- Navy beans are abundant in folate, which is essential to supporting your red blood cells and keeping your blood vessels free of damaged caused by a buildup of homocysteine.
- Navy beans are an excellent source of protein and fiber, so they are helpful for regulating your blood sugar and insulin levels. If you’re a diabetic or borderline diabetic, you want to make navy and other beans dietary staples.
- Navy beans are a good source of magnesium and potassium – both of these minerals are need to keep your cardiovascular system healthy. Specifically, magnesium is needed to keep your blood vessels optimally relaxed, while potassium is needed by your heart to optimally contract as it pumps blood to the rest of your body.
- Navy beans are also a good source of manganese and copper; both of these minerals are needed by an enzyme called superoxide dismutase, which your cells need to neutralize free radicals that are produced within your mitochondria. Put another way, navy beans provide powerful antioxidants that are needed to keep your cells and their energy-producing machinery clear of excess free radicals.


“Coaches have used my “RICE” guideline for decades, but now it appears that both Ice and complete Rest may delay healing, instead of helping.”—Dr. Gabe Mirkin
Common injury prevention and rehabilitation techniques strongly utilize and prefer a method of treatment called R.I.C.E. Coined by Dr. Gabe Mirkin in 1978, R.I.C.E stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. This series of treatments is utilized for a multitude of general and severe muscular and training related injuries or ailments. With recent research and testing however, this formerly common and accepted mode of injury treatment and prevention has begun to see an increasingly reduced usage (Stone, 2014).
“Coaches have used my “RICE” guideline for decades, but now it appears that both Ice and complete Rest may delay healing, instead of helping.” Stated by Dr. Mirkin’s, new scientific research details that icing is not only a poor method for injury prevention, but may also have negative effects on overall athlete injury rehabilitation. When a muscle is damaged or injured through exercise or other means, the human body utilizes natural biological systems to immediately begin repairing the damaged muscle.
The first stage of this process is called inflammation. Counter to classical views, inflammation is a positive consequence of injury. Inflammatory cells serve to aid recovery by releasing the hormone, insulin-like growth factor, directly into the site of muscle injuries. This vital hormone promotes muscle recovery within the specific site of the injury. When ice is used, this critically important biological process is slowed or altogether halted. Instead of optimally promoting blood flow, icing constricts blood vessels and limits the access of inflammatory cells to the site of an injury. Consequently, icing an injury may directly cause a delayed recovery and an increased rehabilitation time (Mirkin, MD, 2014).
In direct relation to ice reducing the body’s ability to bring needed inflammatory cells to the site of an injury, ice also inhibits the body’s ability to reduce or prevent swelling. Swelling is the result of the body’s accumulation of blood, debris, and damaged cells at the site of an injured muscle following the inflammatory response. The body’s natural response to swelling is to “evacuate the waste” via the lymphatic system. When an individual uses ice during rehabilitation, the body’s ability to evacuate this waste is greatly diminished (Reinl, Freeze Frame: Are Inflammation and Swelling Friends or Foes?, 2013).
A study published in the “Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research” further corroborated this by noting an increase in “muscle damage markers” following a period of ice application. Further results noted an increase in individual fatigue “72 hours after topical cooling compared with controls.” Overall results suggested a delayed recovery effect extending from the application of ice to damaged muscle areas (Tseng, et al., 2013).
As further noted by Guilhem, et.al, repeated applications of “localized air-pulsed cryotherapy” did not affect overall muscular and neuromuscular recovery. Over a two week trial period, inflammation and local swelling were found to have not been reduced. Additionally stating “Therefore, instead of decreasing edema [swelling] formation and inflammation, localized cryotherapy (even repeatedly applied) more likely only reduces the amount or the rate of the damaged cells.” Although cold and ice therapy may delay the overall effects of intense muscular activity and soreness, it does not effectively reduce or prevent them (Guilhem, et al., 2013).
In addition to icing, any tool or method for injury prevention or rehabilitation which reduces the body’s natural inflammatory response will inevitably inhibit overall recovery. As stated by Dr. Mirkin, this will include, “cortisone-type drugs, pain-relieving medicines, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and immune suppressants.” Anything which will offset or delay the human body’s natural immune or inflammatory response—such as Advil and Ibuprofen— will delay the overall recovery process (Mirkin, MD, 2014).
As an alternative to methods of rest, ice, compression, and elevation, direct or indirect muscle “activation” should be utilized. By activated the muscles surrounding the injury site, natural biological systems of recovery can be aided. This process works by—
“[Activating] the tired and/or sore muscles (and/or) the muscles surrounding the injured tissue) to initiate the cascade of events that literally works to protect the area from further damage, prevent or retard disuse atrophy, increase circulation, and, ultimately, heal the damaged tissue.”
Non-use of injured muscles will delay an eventual recovery, while conversely, muscle activity will promote a faster eventual recovery. Appropriate muscle activity may take the form of physical activity such as walking, running, or swimming, or stationary activity such as electronic-stimulation or other muscle stimulation machines.(Reinl, Iceless Recovery: Actual Loading Protocols that Worked!, 2013).
In relation to icing and injuries, it is important to note the difference between muscle soreness and an injury. Soreness is caused by general muscle use—is non-serious—and can last up to a few days following an intensive training session. Common soreness can be relieved through rest, recovery workouts, and rehabilitative measures for muscle activation. If an individual claims a muscle is too sore to use, complains of distinct pains, or has soreness which lasts longer than a few days, an injury may be present.
If an athlete experiences pain or severe soreness following intense muscular activity, ice may be used for pain relief. Recommendations of 10 minutes on-10 minutes off are commonly made and may help to reduce overall pain levels. Following any initial pain relief therapy or after a period of six hours, icing will only be detrimental to an athlete and should be avoided (Mirkin, 2015).
In the case of a serious injury, it is critical that a proper diagnosis from an athletic trainer or doctor is immediately sought. Unlike soreness, injuries cannot be properly resolved through rest and basic recovery work. It is important to follow strict professional guidelines for recovery and rehabilitation when dealing with an injury.
Overuse and sport related injuries are increasingly prevalent at every level of athletics. Injuries can play a large role in athlete development and eventual success. Injuries can be static in nature, effecting a single muscle group, or dynamic and continually change and effect multiple muscle groups. In addition, injuries can affect individual athletes for a short duration of a single day, or conversely, affect an athlete for an entire season—even ending the particular season in question.
The key to injuries is a sense of understanding, awareness, and ability to be proactive.
Two injuries common to track and field and sprinting in particular are shin splints and hamstring injuries. As a result of the high impact, high intensity nature of sprinting, increased strain is largely localized on the lower limb muscle groups.
Shin splints, or medial tibial stress syndrome, is a pain—dull or severe—on the inside of the tibia or shin. Shin splints may occur before physical activity, during physical activity, and after physical activity while resting. Pain in the tibial region of the lower body is caused by, “irritation of the periosteum- a saran wrap like covering around [the] bone- or a stress reaction to the underlying bone.” Shin splints are largely the result of identifiable movement and muscular dysfunction. This dysfunction can be acutely seen in the hips, knees, feet, and toes of an athlete. If these individual groups are unbalanced and pointed in a non-linear or outward manner, increased stress will occur through patterns of overactive versus underactive muscle use. In order to correct misalignment and alleviate issues stemming from shin splints, direct treatment and rehabilitative exercises are necessary to oppose the current dichotomy of overactive versus underactive muscle use. Foam rolling, stretching, and strengthening the afflicted regions have shown to equalize muscle usage and diminish pain from shin splints.
It must be noted however, that pain in the tibial region of the lower limbs may also be caused by underlying bone weakness or more severe injuries. In these cases and when proactive treatments are unsuccessful, professional guidance should be sought. Nonetheless, in general, direct treatment and rehabilitative measures should be attempted instead of merely masking the underlying problem through purchasing new shoes or insoles, icing, or complete inactivity (Stone, Shin Splints 101, 2013).
In addition to shin splints, hamstring injuries are a very common ailment among track and field sprinters. Hamstrings are one of the largest and most utilized muscle groups in the human body. Hamstrings are maximally employed during top-speed sprinting, but are also heavily used during each component of a training or performance session. Although hamstring injuries may be caused by basic muscle weakness, more common causes relate to physiological and mechanical issues.
Two large issues which cause hamstring injuries are “diminished range of motion in the ankle and [an] anterior tilt of the pelvis.” Diminished range of motion in the ankle relates to an inability of an athlete to properly dorsiflex the ankle during high intensity activity. The result of this inactivity causes a chain of unwanted tightness through the lower limbs and causes undue strain on the hamstring region. An anterior tilt of the pelvis relates to an individual’s hip being physically tilted forward and not in a neutral or linear position. This position is commonly referred to as “butt-out posture.” This position can be commonly caused by lower back tightness, hip flexor tightness or improper mechanical positions while sprinting. Each individual cause will place a correlated increased tightness and strain on the hamstring muscles. Following proper observation and identification of the root cause, rehabilitation should be focused on “pain free movement,” strengthening of the afflicted regions, and a mentored recovery plan by a sponsored athletic trainer (Schexnayder, 2013).


Medical Exemptions Guidelines
TEXAS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE TITLE 25 §97.62
Exclusions from compliance are allowable on an individual basis for medical contraindications, reasons of conscience, including a religious belief, and active duty with the armed forces of the United States. Children and students in these categories must submit evidence for exclusion from compliance as specified in the Health and Safety Code, §161.004(d), Health and Safety Code, §161.0041, Education Code, Chapter 38, Education Code, Chapter 51, and the Human Resources Code, Chapter 42.
(1) To claim an exclusion for medical reasons, the child or student must present a statement signed by the child’s physician (M.D. or D.O.), duly registered and licensed to practice medicine in the United States who has examined the child, in which it is stated that, in the physician’s opinion, the vaccine required is medically contraindicated or poses a significant risk to the health and well-being of the child or any member of the child’s household. Unless it is written in the statement that a lifelong condition exists, the exemption statement is valid for only one year from the date signed by the physician.
You must present the original letter from the physician to the school nurse upon enrollment. Per Texas state law, students may NOT be enrolled provisionally while awaiting their conscientious objection affidavit or medical exemption letter.


At Leader Gasket, we are specialized in producing pharmaceutical gaskets. As you may guess, the standards and requirements for pharmaceutical gaskets are very high due to the importance of the quality. In the medical and pharmaceutical market, it is essential that precautions are taken to prevent contamination of certain diseases or viruses.
Why use Leader's pharmaceutical gaskets?
Product quality and reliability are some of the key elements that make Leader Gasket a successful player in the industry. With a strong position in industries such as the dairy , agricultural and pharmaceutical industry, Leader Gasket has plenty of experience in what high demanding customers want and need.
Leader Gasket has developed a wide range of gaskets and seals for the food and pharmaceutical industries. Especially for these industries, it needs to be possible for gaskets to be degreased and ultrasonically cleaned before assembly. Leader Gasket therefore continues to invest in developing materials that meet specific requirements, with a specialty in sanitary and sterile products.
Our pharmaceutical gaskets
- Clipperlon 2100: excellent sealability, non ageing, significant reduced creep, low leak rate, good electrical insulation properties and outstanding chemical resistance.
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- Clipperlon 2120: non ageing, significant reduced creep (non-cold flow), low leak rate, good electrical insulation properties and outstanding chemical resistance.
- Clipperlon 2130: a characteristic of this pharmaceutical gasket is that it is also available for heat exchanger applications.
Questions about pharmaceutical gaskets?
If you have questions about one of our pharmaceutical gaskets, please feel free to contact us by contacting one of our distributors around the globe.


ShieldPlex Antibacterial Hand Wash eliminates more than 99.9% of common germs and bacteria while hydrating the skin. It can be used as frequently as needed to thoroughly sanitize, while preventing dryness and cracking, and leaving your hands smelling fresh.
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- 3 bottles per case
- Advanced formula Benzalkonium Chloride (BZK) is a wide spectrum antibacterial compound and sanitizing agent approved by global health agencies. Works by eliminating microorganisms and inhibiting their future growth.


For many years I kept myself well hidden. Shrinking into back grounds, not daring to have friendships and feeling generally ill-at-ease with other children at school.
There were different reasons for this I am sure. But one that I remember being paramount was that I had a defect. One that drew a lot of attention especially in places like the school gym or changing rooms.
My deformity was Pectus excavatum, also known as sunken or funnel chest. It is a congenital chest wall deformity in which several ribs and the sternum grow abnormally, producing a concave, or caved-in appearance in the anterior chest wall. It causes difficulty at times in breathing and can be very uncomfortable particularly with girls as the time comes to find a bra that fits, works correctly and does the job needed! Mine was particularly concave and very deep.
I have learned and studied over time how this condition affects children. They can experience high latent anxiety, latent being used to describe how it exists but is not yet active or cannot be seen, any motivation broken and feelings of stigmatization can occur. I experienced my own need to hide, timidity resulting and by being disturbed by the strange body image. Ambivalence, and high latent aggressiveness develops, as well as of course inhibitions.
As one enters adolescence there can be much more dependence on parental home, alcohol and drug abuse, psychosomatic symptoms, displacement and generalized hypochondria. These all take effect in many areas of young people’s lives but the pectus condition has a tendency to accentuate that. This needs careful addressing if it is not to become exaggerated in later years and when it is present needs the counseling necessary to unveil the hidden anxiety and destructive tendencies.
My condition wasn’t really known about when I was younger. It was simply accepted as ‘that is what I looked like’ in me. There was an operation developed in the 1970’80’s and treatment of it, where you can have a metal rod attached under the sternum to force the bones to grow outwards. This is called the Nuss procedure. It was too late for me, having been born in 1960, to consider and I am happy that my parents did not resort to this, although I know for some it worked very well and they now have normal bone structure in their chests. Some I have heard it did not work so well for, causing pain and discomfort. But none the less I did still have difficulty breathing and never discussed this with my parents. I kind of assumed it was normal!
I would lie in my bed taking very deep, some times gasping great breaths to attempt to fill my lungs and have that wonderful feeling of having the ‘life force’ weaving though me.
Then when I had taken enough of these breaths I could relax and go to sleep. I don’t even think I knew at that age it was because of my deformity.
But that flow of air, that moment of deep breath that I really had to work for was a Godsend, I could feel it in my cells and opening my heart to expand more and more. From a tiny micro breath, to deep expansive caverns within me. It was so worth the effort. If i did not make that effort I could feel collapsed, dull, life less, and would sink into a dream like deathly state.
It wasn’t all discomfort though having this condition, as a child I would enjoy moments in the bath, filling my ‘hole’ playfully with water and even as a young woman had my lover drink champagne from it! I was asked to play a role in a film of a ghostly women in a rather sexy moment in a horror movie, dancing and putting her hands deep inside her chest, in a rather strange ritual. It looked very real once edited and I rather enjoyed the experience, dancing with a gaping bloody hole in my chest for all to see, morbid yes, but suddenly my chest became a movie star! And I can assure you the blood came totally from a bottle of color dye!
I would however get a little tired of people who tried to correct my posture, telling me to stick out my chest more, straighten my shoulders and spine when at times I could barely breathe because I had become so tightened. If I forgot to exercise or had spent a long time being still, for what ever reason, I would feel its effect. For sure my lungs were sometimes being crippled inside their cage.
Dancing was always the best thing for me. It opened me up and stretched me. It forced me to breathe more in the doing of this.
I had a pony who had broken wind. Which meant she had a hole in her wind pipe. This caused her to wheeze sometimes but she also needed to be kept fit, to exercise a lot and this would help her enormously. We worked together, riding the terrains and landscapes, both getting out of breath and both having to rest awhile and regain our posture, strength and ability to continue.
As I have become older it has been easier, as I have managed this deformity more and more and learned to live with it. Still to this day, dance is essential, stretching is essential, keeping my bones free and supple is essential for the very necessity of being able to breathe properly.
I always know when I havent’ done enough, it is always a reminder to me to hit the sounds of music button and ‘move,’ no matter how I feel! For all of us, no matter our condition, movement is a vital key, breathe is vital, without it for sure we die. And if, I learnt very early on, we do not breath deep enough, our life force is not fully present and it is very difficult to relax or find enough energy.
Movement Medicine has given me just the right amount of movement, breath and understanding of my bodies needs. No pushing, no force, just gentleness. Once my body is strong and healthy then I know how much I can support my life and the live’s of others. Finding my micro breath and learning to expand it has really helped me, rather than trying to force the breath in, as I felt I had to do when I was young.
I began to feel that I was given this bone structure for a reason, I had to! There was so much I could learn about breath and about movement because of it. It actually became a teacher for me, and I learnt within that to love this part of my body, ugly though I felt it was, then. The rest of my body was fine, it bore babies and danced freely.
I learnt to be with the tiny micro, the restrictions of life, to understand sometimes that things do not need to be forced. I learnt to be patient with my body and to take time with it. I learnt how important the breath was and how sometimes we need to really respect it, feel immense gratitude for it and learn how to use it to effect different areas of the body. I learnt how deeply connected to the breath are our emotions and how to breath through everything we feel. I learned how my voice, though also held in place through the cage of bone structure, wanted its freedom, wanted attention, wanted to be heard.
Voice and breath, riding together, just like the rider and the horse, my teenager and her pony, working together to be whole to be complete and to be free.
Learning to say thank you for the absolute simplest things in life… like the breath we take every day.


The Next Step To Recovery
Comfort Podiatry/Chiropody Newport
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What is Comfort Podiatry?
Comfort Podiatry clinic in Newport offers you a variety of treatments for your foot, ankle and lower limb.
We concentrate at treating the cause of foot and lower leg problems, not just the symptoms.
We provide a thorough assessment of a problem, and we believe that prevention of the problem is the key to staying healthy.
We specialise in all your podiatry needs, seeing to aches, pains, arthritis, sports injuries, acupuncture bunions and much more.
The Comfort Podiatry Clinic
The Comfort Podiatry clinic in Newport offers you a variety of podiatric treatments for your feet, ankles and lower limbs, performed by fully-qualified and professional podiatrists.
We prepare an individualised treatment plan for each patient, which may include footwear advice, foot health education, prescribing insoles, stretching and strengthening exercises, foot manipulation, referral to other specialists.
We are helping our patients regain their mobility and live a pain-free life.
Quality and Safety
Our gentle and caring professional staff put your comfort and needs first.
The health and safety of our patients and our staff are our top priority.
Our treatments are available in 126 Queens Hill Crescent Newport NP20 5HF
We treat a wide range of podiatry, chiropody or lower limb problems. If you still can’t find what you’re looking for, please feel free to get in touch with us – we will be more than happy to help.
- Hard skin
- Athlete’s foot
- Fungal nails
- Ingrowing toe nails
- Nail surgery
- Thick nails
Children's foot conditions
- Flat feet
- Toe walking
- Heel pain
- Knee pain
- Heel pain
- Knee pain
- Lower back pain
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Mortons Neuroma
We provide support for sports injuries with diagnosis and treatment service.
We offer sports massage for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain and/or injuries.
Helping foot problem in patients with :
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. People get it for many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood
We also specialise in Acupuncture treatments at Comfort Podiatry in Newport.
Western medical acupuncture is the use of acupuncture following a medical diagnosis. It involves stimulating sensory nerves under the skin and in the muscles.
This results in the body producing natural substances, such as pain-relieving endorphins. It’s likely that these naturally released substances are responsible for the beneficial effects experienced with acupuncture.
- Pain relief
- Relief of tight tissue- muscle, fascia, ligament or tendon
- Increase in circulation
- Improved relaxation
- Improvement in patient’s well being
Appointments – What you can expect.
Due to COVID 19 we do ask you to not arrive early for your appointment as we are timing appointments to ensure the premises can be fully disinfected between appointments and we will not be able to provide a waiting area during this time.
The initial consultation at Comfort Podiatry in Newport can take anything up to 45 minutes while we explore the problem. During this time we will create a case history and conduct a physical examination. We will then evaluate the findings and agree a treatment plan tailored to your circumstances. If time allows, treatment can begin immediately in this initial appointment.
- Please bring a list of medication you might be taking to the initial consultation.
Follow up consultations
Remaining consultations will only take 30 minutes on average as we will be able to focus solely on the treatment. Throughout these follow up appointments we will constantly evaluate the treatment plan to ensure you are getting the best possible results.
If you feel that longer appointments will be required, please get in touch so that we can arrange this beforehand.
COVID-19: We are open!
Following advice from the government and the College of Podiatry, we are able to see patients:
- PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
- We will be wearing the COVID-19 approved PPE during your appointments which will consist of an apron, face mask, gloves and if necessary , a visor.
- Patient will be asked to wear a face mask.
- Please, do not come to the clinic before the appointment time. We will ask you to confirm your general health before the appointment (COVID 19 symptoms).
- We will ensure 2m distancing when possible.
- The treatment room will be desinfected after each appointment.
The health and safety of our patients and our staff are our top priorities.
My name is Yulia, and I am a qualified podiatrist/chiropodist and sports therapist. Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the management of foot, ankle and lower limb conditions, from general skin and nail treatments to musculoskeletal injuries, in which we specialise.
Having an existing background in sports therapy, I decided to study at Cardiff Metropolitan University where I achieved a BSc (Hons) degree in podiatry. I am also qualified to administer local anaesthetic and I am registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council), which requires me to follow regimented standards, providing evidence-based treatments to ensure the safety of my patients.
I feel that due to my experience in sports therapy, my strengths lie in treating musculoskeletal problems of the foot, ankle and lower limb.
My knowledge and understanding of the human body’s functioning and what may interrupt this functioning, such as injury, trauma or other health problems; enable me to assess joints, muscles, ligaments, nerves, blood vessels by choosing the most suitable treatment. This understanding enables me to offer the highest level of care for patients of all ages.
*Home visits are available
Address: 126 Queens Hill Crescent Newport NP20 5HF


Multiple Sclerosis Center
With more than 400,000 Americans living with multiple sclerosis (MS) – and a large percentage of them right here in the Pacific Northwest – Swedish is responding to the needs of our community by creating a truly comprehensive MS center.
In April 2012, Swedish opened a new, state-of-the-art MS Center at the Swedish/Cherry Hill Campus. At 11,700 square feet, the new MS Center at Swedish is one of the largest in the country. The Center was specially designed to meet the unique needs of MS patients. In addition to expanded space for exam rooms and provider offices, the new Center includes a gym filled with specialized equipment, as well as an outdoor therapy terrace, a wellness center, a community gathering space, and an on-site research office.
Community support has played a substantial role in opening the new MS Center, and philanthropy continues to be essential in making our vision for creating a comprehensive MS Center a reality. Gifts received in support of the new Center will help provide comprehensive wellness and education services, social work, rehabilitation therapy, psychology and research programs at the Center to help people live more fully with MS.
Just as it takes a community of care providers to help MS patients live full lives, it also takes a community of donors to help Swedish set the benchmark in MS care. Your support is needed. Please make a gift today to help the thousands of people living with MS in the Puget Sound region.


FM or IM Physician
LocumTenens.com in Rhinelander, WI
- Industry: Healthcare - Physician - Family Medicine/General Practice
- Type: Full Time
- Compensation: $242,340.00 - 242,340.00 / Year*
Two walk-in clinics are seeking a locum tenens FM or IM physician for coverage starting as soon as credentialing is complete (60-90 days).
The clinics are located in eastern Wisconsin along the coast.
The locum will need to work 40 hours per week between the two sites and shifts are 8 or 12 hours. Some shorter weekend shifts will be needed as well. Cases consist of bread and butter urgent care. There are no call requirements for this position. Candidates must be BC/BE with an active BLS, ACLS and PALS.
Dates Needed: As soon as credentialed - Ongoing
Hours Per Day: 12
Case Load/PPD: 30 ppd
Shift Type: Day Shift
Assignment Type: Clinic
Assignment Duration: Locums
Facility Type: Health System
Call Required: No
Board Certification Required: Yes
Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
Additional Information: Urgent Care
Reference ID: ORD-080649-MD-WI
Associated topics: care physician, family medicine, family medicine physician, family practice, family practice physician, hospitalist, physician md, practice physician, primary, urgent care
* Estimated salary
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Sponsor a nurse for Hummingbird House
We need $220,000 to fund two nurses at Hummingbird House.
We witness the heartbreak of children living with life-limiting conditions. But with your support, we can ensure that more parents have the opportunity to say goodbye to their child in a dedicated, specialised environment like Hummingbird House.
By sponsoring a nurse, you can help us provide invaluable support, from managing symptoms to emotional and respite care. Every Queensland family deserves access to high-quality paediatric palliative care, and you can make a difference.
Hummingbird House is Queensland’s only children’s hospice. The hospice was built by Queenslanders for Queenslanders, and to this day relies on the generosity and support of the Queensland Government and corporate and community supporters to ensure our service is here for every family that needs us, at no cost to them.
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"You can't be there for them. But I can"
By sponsoring a nurse, you help us provide invaluable support, from managing symptoms to emotional and respite care.
Kelly, Nurse Practitioner
Hummingbird House is a joint initiative of Hummingbird House Foundation and Wesley Mission Queensland. Donations over $2 are tax deductible.


Founded in 2007, Threestars is a leading high-tech enterprise in Shenzhen, China, specializing in the designing, manufacturing and marketing of Medical Consumables, Medical Self-service Systems and Medical Diagnostic solutions. Our main products include Medical X Ray Films (thermal x ray film, laser x ray film, darkroom x ray film, dental x ray film, etc.), Industrial X Ray Films, DR and Flat Panel Detector, Mobile Digital Radiography, Doppler Ultrasound Machine, Medical Self-service Printing Kiosk and so on.
We pride ourselves on our strong innovation ability and R & D capability, which enable us to obtain a number of product patents, computer software copyright, and relevant certificates.
With over 10 years’ experiences in the industry, we have established a strategic partnership with many hospitals in China, our Medical Self-service Systems have significantly improved the work efficiency for hospitals and have saved so much time and efforts for thousands of patients who have had to hover in hospitals a day long or even more time in the past. We have also developed long-term business relationships with buyers from over 50 countries and regions in Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe and America.
We are dedicated to providing our customers with quality, innovative products at affordable cost as well as offering our customers professional and high-quality customer service.


Medical care is generally available in larger cities and in acceptable to good quality. In rural areas, finding good doctors or hospitals can be difficult. Therefore, it is advisable to carry the most essential medicines with you.
Quito, Bogotá and other cities are at almost 3000m above sea level. Here, altitude sickness in the form of dizziness, headache, nausea or loss of appetite might be felt. In the mountains, some of which are significantly higher, serious cases can occur, which in bad cases can lead to brain swelling or pulmonary edema.
As a precautionary measure, it is advisable to take it easy in the first few days after arrival in Quito or Bogotá and to allow enough time for acclimatization when ascending higher mountains.
Yellow fever is endemic in many regions and is transmitted by mosquitoes. The symptoms include fever, headache, abdominal pain and vomiting. A preventive vaccination is possible.
Malaria is transmitted through mosquito bites, usually at dusk. High fever, headache, body aches, chills and diarrhea are signs of possible malaria. Malaria occurs only in the lowlands below 1500m. The risk of becoming infected is considered low in the lowlands of South America.
The mosquitoes that transmit dengue fever are diurnal. The signs are similar to malaria. There is no vaccine or preventive pills.
Typhus is caused by bacteria and transmitted via contaminated drinking water or contaminated food. In the early stages of the disease, typhoid fever may feel like a bad cold. In a later stage high fever, nausea and vomiting are not uncommon. A vaccine is available.
Detailed information is available, for example, on the homepage of the tropical institute in Vienna: Tropeninstitut Wien


UMAMI MATCHA HEALTH BENEFITS
The health benefits of Matcha are unparalleled due to the rich abundance of antioxidants, polyphenols, chlorophyll, fiber, vitamins, amino acids and other nutrients.
Matcha drinkers consume the entire tea leaf in powder form, not just tea-infused hot water. This ensures that 100% of the green tea’s nutrients are absorbed as opposed to 10% of the nutrients consumed in regular steeped green tea.
A study published in the Journal of Chromatography showed that the concentration of antioxidants is 137 times greater in matcha than in standard steeped green tea (1).
MATCHA IMPROVES CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS
Numerous health benefits have been associated with the consumption of green tea. Green tea regulates blood sugar in diabetics, lowers cholesterol, and protects against liver disorders and cardiovascular disease (2).
Green tea possesses enormous potential for cancer prevention and reduces the risk of certain cancers, including colon, breast, ovarian, prostate, and lung cancer.
According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the antioxidants found in matcha are believed to help prevent cancer (3) by:
- Protecting DNA in cells from damage caused by free radicals.
- Inhibiting tumor cell development and inducing cancer cell destruction.
- Activating detoxification enzymes which prevent tumor growth.
- Protecting against damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) B radiation.
- Improving overall immune system function, our body’s defense against cancer cells.
EGCG, MATCHA'S POWERFUL ANTIOXIDANT
Antioxidants shield the body from harmful free radicals by protecting DNA, preserving healthy tissue, minimizing cell damage, preventing aging, fighting chronic and degenerative diseases, and maintaining a healthy immune system.
EGCG has disease fighting properties, protects DNA, fights the aging process, and aids weight loss.
No other food or beverage contains the concentration of EGCG found in Matcha.
Of all the natural antioxidant-rich superfoods known on earth, matcha is the highest in antioxidant levels.
The ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity) test was developed by the USDA and Tufts University to determine antioxidant levels of foods and beverages.
Umami Matcha has an astonishing ORAC score of 1384, blowing away the other antioxidant rich superfoods tested, such as pomegranate which scored 105 and spinach which scored 26.
Gram for gram, Umami Matcha has 13X the antioxidant power of pomegranate and over 50X the antioxidants in spinach.
MATCHA AND BRAIN HEALTH
Studies have investigated the potential benefits of green tea on brain issues, such as memory, attention, and risk for cognitive decline and dementia.
These studies suggest benefits in memory and cognition for people both with and without cognitive problems:
MATCHA INCREASES METABOLISM AND PROMOTES WEIGHT LOSS
Matcha is an important tool for weight loss that works safely and effectively in multiple ways.
Matcha increases metabolism, suppresses appetite, reduces fat storage, and kills off old fat cells by creating an increase in energy expenditure (a measure of metabolism), combined with a significant effect on fat oxidation (7)(8).
Matcha’s chief antioxidant, EGCG, increases thermogenesis (the body’s rate of burning calories) by about 30% (3)(8) and kills off hard to get rid of, old resistant fat cells (9).
MONKS AND MEDITATION: FINDING CALM ENERGY AND FOCUS IN A CUP OF MATCHA
For nearly a thousand years, the power of matcha has been known to Zen Buddhist monks who drink it during meditation to stimulate mental alertness while at the same time creating a calm, meditative state.
We now know that this is due to the abundance of the amino acid L-Theanine in matcha. L-Theanine reduces anxiety and stress as well as increasing alpha waves in the brain which are responsible for relaxed, calm alertness, while improving concentration, memory and focus (10).
Due to the synergistic effect of caffeine and L-theanine, Matcha provides up to 6 hours of sustained energy, concentration, memory and focus without the spike and consequent crash normally associated with caffeine. This makes matcha the perfect coffee alternative and 100% natural energy drink providing sustained, focused, natural energy without the extra caffeine, sugar or other additives (11).
(1) Weiss, D.J. et al. “Determination Of Catechins In Matcha Green Tea By Micellar Electrokinetic Chromatography.” Journal of Chromatography. 2003; 1011(1-2): 173-180.
(2) Imai, K. Nakachi K., Cross sectional study of effects of drinking green tea on cardiovascular and liver diseases. BMJ 1995: 310-693
(3) National Cancer Institute. “Tea And Cancer Prevention: Strengths And Limits Of The Evidence.” National Institute of Health. 2010
(4) Noguchi-Shinohara, M., Yuki, S., Dohmoto, C., Ikeda, Y., Samuraki, M., Iwasa, K., et al. (2014). Consumption of green tea, but not black tea or coffee, is associated with reduced risk of cognitive decline. PLoS ONE, 9(5), e96013. http://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0096013
(5) Park, S.-K., Jung, I.-C., Lee, W. K., Lee, Y. S., Park, H. K., Go, H. J., et al. (2011). A combination of green tea extract and l-theanine improves memory and attention in subjects with mild cognitive impairment: a double-blind placebo-controlled study. Journal of Medicinal Food, 14(4), 334–343. http://doi.org/10.1089/jmf.2009.1374
(6) Walker, J. M., Klakotskaia, D., Ajit, D., Weisman, G. A., Wood, W. G., Sun, G. Y., et al. (2015). Beneficial effects of dietary EGCG and voluntary exercise on behavior in an Alzheimer's disease mouse model. Journal of Alzheimer's Disease : JAD, 44(2), 561–572. http://doi.org/10.3233/JAD-140981
(7) Nagago, T. “Ingestion Of A Tea Rich In Catechins Leads To A Reduction In Body Fat And Malondialdehyde-Modified LDL In Men.” American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2005; 81(1): 122-129.
(8) Dulloo, A.G.., Duret, C., et al. Efficacy of green tea extract rich in catechin polyphenols and caffeine in increasing 24-h energy expenditure and fat oxidation in humans.American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 70: 1040-5, 1999
(9) Lin, J. et al. 2005 Green tea polyphenol epigallocatechin gallate inhibits adipogenesis and induces apoptosis in 3T3-L1 adipocytes.
(10) Mason R. 200 mg of Zen; L-theanine boosts alpha waves, promotes alert relaxation. Alternative &
Complementary Therapies 2001,April; 7:91-95
(11) Juneja, L., Chu, D-C., Okubo, T., et al. L-Theanine - a unique amino acid of green tea and its relaxation effect in humans. Trends in Food Science Tech10: 199-204, 1999.


Dr. Carol Just is the founder and creator of Just Therapy. She has worked with children in a wide variety of settings including hospitals, homes, and schools. She has advanced training in Neurodevelopmental Treatment Techniques and in treating children with sensory processing disorder.
Dr. Just spent the summer of 2009 working at the Star Center in Denver, Colorado with Dr. Lucy Miller. Dr. Miller is renowned for her expertise with sensory processing disorder. Dr. Just teaches these techniques to other pediatric occupational, physical, and speech therapists several times throughout the year. Dr. Just also provides in-service training and support to teachers in a variety of schools in the area. Dr. Just is an adjunct faculty member at Thomas Jefferson University in the Occupational Therapy department.


By Garth O'Brien | April 20, 2008
Filed Under Alcohol
Jasmine Lew discovered an important cause of breast cancer for post-menopausal women. Lew conducts research for the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and examined data collected from 200,000 women participating in a study that was launched in 1995.
Researchers were interested in the women’s diet including alcohol consumption. It was clear that alcohol increased the risk of breast cancer, and specifically for, “estrogen/progesterone receptor positive tumors.” Voice of America. The more alcohol a post-menopausal woman consumes the higher they increase their risk of breast cancer. Three servings of alcohol per day increase the risk of cancer by 51%.
Lew will be publishing her findings in greater detail, but she has presented her findings to the Academy of Cancer Research at their annual meeting.


Last week I delivered a seminar at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law where I argued that governments accross Canada should enact and implement mandatory immunization for all childhood infectious diseases where there is overwhelming evidence of positive immunization outcomes. This position reflects my thinking on the best option for dealing with recurring outbreaks of measles and other previously eradicated or near-eradicated childhood infectious diseases in Canada.
I offered the following five reasons in support of this position:
1. Mandatory immunization, whether in the form of compulsory infantile vaccination or (as is currently the norm), requiring school pupils to provide proof of immunization prior to school enrollment, has been shown to be the most effective means of achieving widespread coverage of the population.
2. Pre- and post-Charter jurisprudence, and decisions by courts in other jurisdictions such as the U.K. and U.S. indicate that mandatory immunization strategies are a legally valid impairment of individual rights for the sake of protecting public health. Read this, this and this for more on this point.
3. The rate of adverse events arising from immunization for most childhood infectious diseases is very low or non-existent, and most cases involve minor side-effects.
4. Provinces without mandatory policies jeopardize gains in provinces with mandatory policies (presently Ontario and New Brunswick).
5. Enacting mandatory policies creates a positive obligation (on the part of the provincial governments) to address vaccine injuries. Except for Quebec, Canada and Russia are the only two G8 countries without a vaccine injury compensation scheme.
I will expand on these points in a forthcoming paper. Meanwhile, thoughts, comments, criticisms and objections are welcomed.


A common cause of heel pain is the heel spur, which is a bony growth on the underside of the heel bone. The spur, visible by X-ray, appears as a protrusion that can extend forward as much as half an
inch. When there is no indication of bone enlargement, the condition is sometimes referred to as ?heel spur syndrome.?
Heel spurs result from strain on the muscles and ligaments of the foot, by stretching of the long band of tissue that connects the heel and the ball of the foot, and by repeated tearing away of the
lining or membrane that covers the heel bone. These conditions may result from biomechanical imbalance, running or jogging, improperly fitted or excessively worn shoes, or obesity. Heel spurs
specifically relate to the bony spurs (extra bony growth) that form at the base of the heel. It is a ?spike? of bone that grows from the base of the heel.
The plantar fascia is a big strong ligament on the bottom of the foot, starting at the bottom of the heel bone and running into the ball of the foot. As the arch of the foot becomes weak, it sags
slightly with each step and this causes the plantar fascia to tug and pull at the heel bone with each step. Over a period of time, a spur forms where this big strong ligament tugs and pulls at the
heel bone. Soon, inflammation (swelling) starts around this spur and the pain becomes almost unbearable. (Sometimes heel spurs may be present without being painful if no inflammation is
Most of the time heel spurs present as pain in the region surrounding the spur, which typically increases in intensity after prolonged periods of rest. Patients may not be able to bear weight on the
afflicted heel comfortably. Running, walking, or lifting heavy weight may exacerbate the issue.
The diagnosis of heel pain and heel spurs is made by a through history of the course of the condition and by physical exam. Weight bearing x-rays are useful in determining if a heel spur is present
and to rule out rare causes of heel pain such as a stress fracture of the heel bone, the presence of bone tumors or evidence of soft tissue damage caused by certain connective tissue disorders.
Non Surgical Treatment
Heel spurs can be treated by wearing orthotic insoles inside the shoe. Orthotics are designed to correct incorrect gait, in particular over-pronation (rolling in of the foot and collapsing of the
arches). Over-pronation is a very common foot condition, affecting at least half of the population. It is a major contributing cause of heel spurs. Orthotics are very effective in that the device
corrects the foot to its natural position. By supporting the arches properly and preventing excess rolling in of the foot, the plantar fascia is placed under much less strain and stress compared to
an unsupported foot. Less strain on the ligament means less pulling away from the heel bone, allowing the inflammation to heal faster. In addition to orthotic treatment, most podiatrists and
physiotherapists recommend a series of exercises to help make the ligaments in the feet and legs longer and more flexible. In turn this will help reduce strain on the plantar fascia.
More than 90 percent of people get better with nonsurgical treatments. If conservative treatment fails to treat symptoms of heel spurs after a period of 9 to 12 months, surgery may be necessary to
relieve pain and restore mobility. Surgical techniques include release of the plantar fascia, removal of a spur. Pre-surgical tests or exams are required to identify optimal candidates, and it's
important to observe post-surgical recommendations concerning rest, ice, compression, elevation of the foot, and when to place weight on the operated foot. In some cases, it may be necessary for
patients to use bandages, splints, casts, surgical shoes, crutches, or canes after surgery. Possible complications of heel surgery include nerve pain, recurrent heel pain, permanent numbness of the
area, infection, and scarring. In addition, with plantar fascia release, there is risk of instability, foot cramps, stress fracture, and tendinitis.


Joe is a Vascular and Trauma Surgeon at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. He completed his training in General and Vascular Surgery in the U.K. and prior to moving to Australia was Trauma Fellow and Consultant at the Royal London Hospital.
After his research MD at St George’s Hospital London, he completed a Masters with a dissertation on Trauma Systems and continues his research interests as Senior Lecturer at the University of Adelaide.
He is Secretary of the Australian and New Zealand Association for the Surgery of Trauma and member of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) Trauma Committee SA, RACS Road Trauma Advisory Subcommittee and RACS Trauma Quality Improvement Subcommittee, Australasian Trauma Society and Endovascular Resuscitation and Trauma Management Society.
He is a member of the Academy of Surgical Educators (RACS), Faculty of Surgical Trainers (RCSEd), Section of Academic Surgery (RACS) and Associate Member of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences. He teaches on several trauma skills courses including Pre-Hospital & Emergency Resuscitative Thoracotomy (RCSEng), Damage Control Trauma Surgery, Advanced Surgical Skills for Exposures in Trauma (ASSET) and Definitive Surgical Trauma Care (DSTC), and is contributing author to the DSTC Manual. He teaches on the Royal Adelaide Hospital ED REBOA and Thoracotomy Workshop and was member of the RAH Protocol Working Party Committee for REBOA in Trauma.


Central and peripheral nervous system involvement by COVID-19: A systematic review of the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, neuropathology, neuroimaging, electrophysiology, and cerebrospinal fluid findings
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AuthorGuerrero, Juan I.; Barragán, Luis A.; Martínez, Juan D.; Montoya, Juan P.; Peña, Alejandra; Sobrino, Fidel E.; Tovar Spinoza, Zulma; Ghotme Ghotme, Kemel Ahmed
Background: SARS-CoV-2 can affect the human brain and other neurological structures. An increasing number of publications report neurological manifestations in patients with COVID-19. However, no studies have comprehensively reviewed the clinical and paraclinical characteristics of the central and peripheral nervous system's involvement in these patients. This study aimed to describe the features of the central and peripheral nervous system involvement by COVID-19 in terms of pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, neuropathology, neuroimaging, electrophysiology, and cerebrospinal fluid findings. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive systematic review of all the original studies reporting patients with neurological involvement by COVID-19, from December 2019 to June 2020, without language restriction. We excluded studies with animal subjects, studies not related to the nervous system, and opinion articles. Data analysis combined descriptive measures, frequency measures, central tendency measures, and dispersion measures for all studies reporting neurological conditions and abnormal ancillary tests in patients with confirmed COVID-19. Results: A total of 143 observational and descriptive studies reported central and peripheral nervous system involvement by COVID-19 in 10723 patients. Fifty-one studies described pathophysiologic mechanisms of neurological involvement by COVID-19, 119 focused on clinical manifestations, 4 described neuropathology findings, 62 described neuroimaging findings, 28 electrophysiology findings, and 60 studies reported cerebrospinal fluid results. The reviewed studies reflect a significant prevalence of the nervous system's involvement in patients with COVID-19, ranging from 22.5% to 36.4% among different studies, without mortality rates explicitly associated with neurological involvement by SARS-COV-2. We thoroughly describe the clinical and paraclinical characteristics of neurological involvement in these patients. Conclusions: Our evidence synthesis led to a categorical analysis of the central and peripheral involvement by COVID-19 and provided a comprehensive explanation of the reported pathophysiological mechanisms by which SARS-CoV-2 infection may cause neurological impairment. International collaborative efforts and exhaustive neurological registries will enhance the translational knowledge of COVID-19's CNS and PNS involvement and generate strategies for therapeutic decision-making.
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Sugar exists in many forms besides just the white powdered sugar you can pick up at any grocery store. There are effects of sugar in all of its forms and people consume more of it in this age. Sugar and health issues are very crucial in our modern world.
Here are some of its effects:
Overloads and damages your liver
The problems of too much fructose can be likened to the effects of alcohol. All the fructose you eat gets transported to the only organ that has the transporter for it, your liver. This brutally taxes and overloads the organ, leading to potential liver damage.
Affects insulin and leptin
It deceits your body into gaining weight and upsets your insulin and leptin signalling. Fructose fools your metabolism by turning off your body’s appetite-control system. It fails to stimulate insulin, which in turn fails to suppress ghrelin, or “the hunger hormone,” which then fails to stimulate leptin or “the satiety hormone.” This causes you to eat more and develop insulin resistance.
Eating too much sugar causes a bank of symptoms known as classic metabolic syndrome. These include weight gain, abdominal obesity, decreased HDL and increased LDL, elevated blood sugar, elevated triglycerides, and high blood pressure.
Affects uric acid levels
High uric acid levels are a risk cause for heart and kidney disease. In fact, the connection between fructose, metabolic syndrome, and your uric acid is now so clear that your uric acid level can now be used as an indicator for fructose toxicity.
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Dr. Steven Wade earned his doctoral degree in Audiology from Missouri State University in Springfield, MO. Dr. Wade has extensive experience rehabilitating hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance disorders. Dr. Wade is passionate about preventing noise-induced hearing loss and he currently serves our nation’s heroes as an audiologist in the Army Reserve.
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Tramadol And Alcohol Online For Relief From Pain
There are dozens of prescription medications like Tramadol that are ingested for several reasons. Anxiety, pain relief, depression – the list continues. In case you do not want to endure the sensations of pain for long without going to the drug store, Tramadol And Alcohal.
Though alcohol is consumed for several reasons, and in spite of the risks involved, may individuals dangerously consume it while undergoing treatment with this drug. As is the case with taking any substance, be it alcohol or medicine, it is always mandatory to do so responsibly and in the exact manner as prescribed.
What is Tramadol?
This drug is a synthetic prescription medication that is employed in the treatment of various intensities of pain owing to its production of effects similar to the one produced by morphine in your body. Tramadol, an opioid drug had been introduced in the mid-90s in the United States. Presently, thousands of prescriptions are written for this medicine every year. Some individuals may be directed to ingest it as and when required for the treatment of pain, as you would do with an ibuprofen. Other individuals may be prescribed to take this medicine on a regular basis for lasting pain, for instance fibromyalgia or chronic back pain.
As is the case with other opioid medicines, this drug also comes with addictive properties. It may also lead to the occurrence of several side effects similar to other opioid drugs. Tramadol misuse or taking it in combination with other substances may result in contracting a number of health problems. Keeping this mind, it becomes mandatory to take this drug only on the prescription of a qualified medical practitioner and in the exact manner as prescribed. Buy Tramadol Tablets if you want to deal effectively with moderate to moderately severe pain.
What are the side effects associated with the use of Alcohol and Tramadol?
Most of the drugs have a potential for some side effects, especially when misused. Tramadol is no exception to it. Due to its potentially habit-forming properties, this opioid drug is listed as a controlled substance in the United States that may affect both your brain and your body. The effects of ingesting Tramadol Pain Pills are comparable to those of alcohol consumption but the manner in which these substances affect one individual may differ from the manner they affect another. That is why it is advisable to be responsible, smart and follow the instructions of the doctor very carefully. Otherwise, probably severe, even dangerous side effects may result.
The below-mentioned signs are some of the short-term as well as the long-term effects of abusing Alcohol and Tramadol.
What are the symptoms of Alcohol abuse?
- High blood pressure
- Memory loss
- Mood swings
- Blacking out
What are the symptoms of Tramadol abuse?
- Irregular or slowed heart rate
- Slowed breathing
- Cognitive decline
What are the dangers of mixing Tramadol and Alcohol?
There are several reasons that anyone would take alcohol in consumption with medicines. In the case of an individual with a serious mental disorder, for instance depression, a medicine may be prescribed as an antidepressant. The same individual may also view alcohol as an antidepressant that may result in the false impression that combining the two substances will somehow increase their antidepressant effects. Though, in reality, the opposite is true. Another reason can be that if you have developed addiction to this drug, it becomes easy to either misuse or get addicted to alcohol, in spite of the potentially known risks. Buy Tramadol Online to ease the symptoms of pain while staying indoors.
The following are few of the risks of taking Tramadol in conjunction with alcohol:
- Both these substances are central nervous system depressants which imply that they may slow down brain function when taken in combination.
- Considering all the points, the combination of Alcohol and Tramadol may lead to numerous health issues, some of which may be dangerous.
- Combining alcohol with Tramadol may raise your chances of overdosing on either substance.
- Furthermore, taking Tramadol in conjunction with alcohol may also enhance depression, which may result in suicidal thoughts.
What are the withdrawal symptoms associated with Tramadol use?
Unpleasant withdrawal symptoms related with the regular use of tramadol for extended period of time may include the following:
- Numb extremities
- Gastrointestinal and abdominal pain and problems
- Being agitated
- Ringing in the ears
When an individual is taking this drug for a long period of time they may require addiction treatment, similar to a person with an opioid dependence would need. This frequently requires a detox program under strict medical supervision which is followed by intensive therapeutic programs.
In case you notice any of the above mentioned symptoms in an individual who is undoing treatment with Tramadol Pills, it becomes mandatory to get in touch immediately with an addiction treatment facility or a licensed medical professional to come up with possible options and next steps that may be taken.


The FDA seizes $1.3M worth of Kratom included in dietary supplements alongside bulk dietary ingredients also containing Kratom. The Food and Drugs Administration’s announcement that U.S. Marshals seized dietary supplements containing kratom ignited a war of words on Twitter between former high-ranking government officials.
Federal authorities recently seized dietary supplements and bulk dietary ingredients containing kratom over continuing concerns that the products pose risks to public health.
The seized products are worth roughly $1.3 million and the subject of a lawsuit filed in Florida by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), according to an FDA news release. U.S. marshals at FDA’s request seized more than 207,000 units of dietary supplements and bulk dietary ingredients that are or contain kratom, including more than 34,000 kilograms of bulk kratom, FDA announced.
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, a former commissioner of FDA who resigned in 2019, said in a tweet that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) prevented FDA “from moving forward with the scheduling of kratom, and I’m convinced it’s fueling the opioid addiction crisis.”
In a 2018 letter made public earlier this year, HHS rescinded a request for DEA to classify two constituents of kratom as a Schedule I controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).
“The Biden Administration should follow through on efforts of FDA, NIH [National Institutes of Health] and DEA—and the new ASH [assistant secretary of health] should affirm health findings of these agencies,” Gottlieb said.
Kratom advocates maintain FDA has an inherent bias against the botanical not grounded in science.
Many users of kratom have maintained it helped them wean off heroin and other opioids. FDA, on the other hand, has continued to raised safety concerns over the botanical and previously asserted it could be exacerbating the opioid epidemic. According to DOJ’s lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court in the Middle District of Florida, kratom’s major alkaloid—mitragynine—produces effects similar to morphine.
The seized products are made by Atofil LLC of Fort Myers, Florida, a subsidiary of Premier Manufacturing Products, which did not immediately respond to requests for comment for this article. FDA said the dietary supplements are marketed under the brand names Boosted Kratom, The Devil’s Kratom, Terra Kratom, Sembuh, Bio Botanical and El Diablo.
DOJ alleged in an amended complaint that defendant’s articles are “adulterated” because “they contain or are a new dietary ingredient [NDI], kratom, for which there is inadequate information to provide reasonable assurance that this ingredient does not present a significant or unreasonable risk of illness or injury.”
According to FDA, consumption of kratom can lead to such effects as constipation, nervousness, respiratory depression, vomiting and weight loss. “Kratom has been indicated to have both narcotic and stimulant-like effects, and withdrawal symptoms may include hostility, aggression, excessive tearing, aching of muscles and bones and jerky limb movements,” FDA cautioned in its news release.
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Hello Low Period Cup
Introducing the Hello Low Period Cup, designed to revolutionize your period experience:
Specifically crafted for women with a low cervix, this cup features a thickened and rounded base for comfortable and easy use. Its medical-grade material ensures effectiveness, surpassing the capacity of traditional tampons. With long-lasting durability and BPA-free, silicone-free Medical TPE construction, this cup is designed for years of reliable use. Developed by a medical nurse and proudly made in New Zealand, it's time to say hello to a new standard of menstrual care.


Exclusively available at Kattwalk Salon!
Experience new treatments and therapies to enhance your natural beauty
What is PRP Therapy?
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy begins with a natural product of your own body: the blood. Although blood is mainly a liquid (called plasma), it also contains small solid components (red cells, white cells, and platelets.) The platelets are best known for their importance in clotting blood, but they also contain hundreds of proteins called growth factors which are very important in the healing of injuries and rejuvenation of cells.
Platelets are the cells in the blood that help tissue to heal and grow new cells. After withdrawing blood from your own body, we divide the red and white blood cells from the platelets and the plasma. This plasma now contains a higher-than-normal number of platelets, and is called Platelet-Rich-Plasma (PRP).
During a PRP therapy procedure, the PRP is injected into specific areas of the skin. It acts as a matrix that promotes your own collagen to grow, regenerates tissue, and thus naturally smooths and tightens the skin. In this way, PRP softens wrinkles and creating smoother skin texture and tone.
PRP Therapy Treatment For Your Face
Are you facing dark circles and puffiness under your eyes?
Do you see fine lines and sagging around your mouth, cheeks, and eyes?
Does your skin seem less bright, healthy, and firm than it used to be?
Then PRP therapy may be the perfect treatment for you!
PRP Therapy Treatment For Hair
PRP therapy has become very popular for hair treatment. At our clinic in Greater Noida, we have been performing PRP therapy for male and female patients experiencing hair loss. PRP is an exciting non-surgical therapeutic option for patients who require stimulation of hair growth for hair loss conditions. It can stimulate hair growth and make it beautiful again!
Benefits of PRP Therapy
1. Stimulate hair growth
2. Reduce crinkling skin around the eyes
3. Rejuvenate skin around the neck
4. Rejuvenate cheeks and mid-face
5. Helps sports injuries and joint pain
Other Injected Therapy Treatments
Dr. Nijjar also provides other injected therapies to treat the look of fine lines and aging!
Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin
Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin are all used to counteract the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
They are a purified form of botulinum toxin A, (meaning there's no botulism risk when used properly).
They work by blocking the nerves that contract muscles, softening the appearance of wrinkles.
Botox works well in-between the eyebrows, across the forehead, in the Crow's Feet area around the eyes, and around the mouth to soften and reduce unwanted lines and wrinkles.
Dermal fillers can be used to fix a variety of concerns related to facial aging, including:
Adding volume and smoothing out the deep creases that run from the nose to the mouth (called nasolabial folds or laugh lines)
Plumping thin lips and smoothing out vertical lines around the edges of the lips
Augmenting cheeks to enhance their shape, often restoring youthful fullness
Filling out hollows under the eye area.
Evening the look of indented scars from acne or chicken pox
Increasing volume to fill out gauntness in the lower cheek or temple area, which most often occurs due to fat pads shifting beneath the surface of skin
Fillers add volume to shape the cheeks, chin, jaw line as well as fill in folds in laugh and marionette lines.
All prices will be customized to density, texture, and length.
Prices vary between stylists based on experience.
Payment of all services is due upon completion.
Accepted Forms of Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.
Some services require deposits to hold large blocks of time. All deposits will be applied to the final balance. Deposits are non-refundable regardless of the time of cancellation.
All cancellations must be made by phone (425) 829-4226.
All cancellations and reschedules made within 24 hrs of the appointment will result in a charge of 50% of the service.
No shows must place a deposit for future appointments.


Dragon's Blood Resin
All Resins are Delivered in
Glass Mason Jars!
Locals of Moomy city on Socotra island use the Dracaena resin as a sort of cure-all, using it for such things as general wound healing, a coagulant (though this is ill-advised with commercial products, as the Daemonorops species acts as an anti-coagulant and it is usually unknown what species the dragon's blood came from), curing diarrhea, lowering fevers, dysentery diseases, taken internally for ulcers in the mouth, throat, intestines and stomach, as well as an antiviral for respiratory viruses, stomach viruses and for skin disorders such as eczema. Thaspine from the Dragon's Blood of the species Croton lechleri has possible use as a cancer drug.
Dragon's blood of both Dracaena draco (commonly referred to as the Draconis Palm) and Dracaena cinnabari were used commercially as a source of varnish for 18th century Italian violinmakers. There was also an 18th-century recipe for toothpaste that contained dragon's blood. In modern times it is still used as a varnish for violins, in photoengraving, as an incense resin, and as a body oil.
In American Hoodoo, African-American folk magic, and New Orleans voodoo, it is used in mojo hands for money-drawing or love-drawing, and is used as incense to cleanse a space of negative entities or influences. It is also added to red ink to make "Dragon's Blood Ink", which is used to inscribe magical seals and talismans. It was also used in medieval ritual magic and alchemy.
In folk medicine, dragon's blood is used externally as a wash to promote healing of wounds and to stop bleeding. It is used internally for chest pains, post-partum bleeding, internal traumas and menstrual irregularities.
In neopagan Witchcraft, it is used to increase the potency of spells for protection, love, banishing and sexuality. In New Age shamanism it is used in ceremonies in a similar way as the neopagans use it.


All pregnant employees are entitled to time off to keep appointments for antenatal care made on the advice of a registered medical practitioner, registered midwife or registered health visitor.
A person in a qualifying relationship with the pregnant employee is entitled to unpaid time off work to accompany the expectant mother to two antenatal appointments.
Antenatal care is not restricted to medical examinations. It could, for example, include relaxation classes and parentcraft classes as long as these are advised by a registered medical practitioner, registered midwife or registered health visitor.
The employer is entitled to ask for evidence of antenatal appointments, except in the case of the very first appointment. With the exception of this first antenatal appointment, the employee must show her employer on request:
- a certificate confirming that she is pregnant. This can be provided by a registered medical practitioner (e.g. a doctor), a registered midwife or a registered health visitor;
- an appointment card or some other document showing that an appointment has been made.
The employee should be paid at her normal hourly rate of pay by her employer during the period of time off for antenatal care.
Time off to accompany to antenatal appointments
A person in a qualifying relationship with the pregnant woman or her expected child can take unpaid time off work to accompany the expectant mother to two antenatal appointments. The following applies:
- the time off is capped at six-and-a-half hours for each appointment;
- there is no qualifying period for entitlement to this right;
- the right applies to employees and to agency workers.
A “qualifying relationship” includes:
- the spouse or civil partner of the pregnant woman;
- a person who lives with the pregnant woman in an enduring family relationship (including same-sex couples); and
- the father of the expected child.
The right applies whether the child is conceived naturally or through donor insemination.
It also extends to those who will become parents through a surrogacy arrangement if they expect to satisfy the conditions for and plan to apply for a Parental Order (or have obtained such an Order) for the child born through that arrangement.


Seizure Action Plans
A seizure is a medical emergency. A Seizure Action Plan (SAP) contains tailored guidelines on how to respond during a seizure, based on the patient’s medical history. It includes health and medical information specific to the patient and helps others recognize seizures and the appropriate steps to take to keep him or her safe from injury or damage caused by prolonged seizures.
Approximately 30% of patients diagnosed with epilepsy have refractory or treatment-resistant epilepsy which means available medications and devices are unable to bring the seizures under control. Many patients with refractory epilepsy may experience prolonged seizures (status epilepticus) and/or seizure clusters, which may need to be stopped with emergency intervention.
A Seizure Action Plan (SAP) is important because seizures can be life-threatening. Having a SAP lets others know what to do in an emergency situation. A SAP can reduce the time to action during a seizure and faster response times can reduce risk of prolonged seizures, risk of mortality, and the need for additional rescue medications [1-4].
Visit our Resources page to see examples of seizure action plans and to find other useful tools.


Welcome to StaffPulse and ExitPulse
By popular demand, the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) and Insightlink Communications have bundled two of NACHC’s web-based survey products into one comprehensive package. ExitPulse and StaffPulse have been designed specifically to meet health centers’ needs. Although these products may be purchased separately, the bundled package offers additional savings and is available at a reasonable annual subscription fee with a preferred price to NACHC organizational members and health centers that subscribe through their state and regional primary care associations (PCAs).
StaffPulse is a web-based staff satisfaction tool. One of the distinct advantages of StaffPulse is the ability for health centers and PCAs to compare their results against national, regional, and state benchmarks. This national aggregate database serves as an important resource to promote America's Health Centers as a preferred place of employment.
ExitPulse is an online exit survey system designed specifically to survey departing health center employees. Health centers and PCAs can learn valuable information about the reasons employees leave and their attitudes toward the health center. Real-time individual health center data can be compared to the national database of aggregate results from all participating health centers nationwide. This is information health centers and PCAs can then use to design effective retention strategies.
View Becoming an Employer of Choice and A Guide to Interpreting StaffPulse Results to learn more.
For additional information about ExitPulse and/or StaffPulse, please contact Beth Kujawski.


Decoding reasons for miscarriages and moving toward a full term pregnancy: The Fertile Heart™ Approach.
Similarly to every other infertility diagnosis, the answer to what causes miscarriages is hardly ever a simple, clearly determined, single cause-effect relationship.
The Heather’s Gift E-book is a great example of the many case histories of women I worked with whose miscarriages continued to be a mystery even after they were treated for the most common miscarriage related imbalances listed below. (Sign up for the FertileHeart newsletter to receive your free copy of Heather’s Gift.)
The stories of the women featured in the Fertility Success Stories Video are other great examples of the Fertile Heart™ multi-layered approach to decoding the mystery of recurrent miscarriages.
In other words, although there are commonalities that underlie the challenge of miscarriages each person’s constitution and history are unique and so is the path that leads to healing.
The most common medically determined underlying causes of miscarriages:
- Underactive thyroid
- The presence of antiphospholipid-antibodies is another common answer to the causes of miscarriages although this answer has been highly controversial with little solid research.
- The presence of infections—generally treated with a course of antibiotics (See interview with Dr. Sami David in the What to Expect from a Fertility Expert e-book where he offers his view on the poor diagnostic practice and treatment of infections in general in the reproductive health arena.)
- MTHFR gene mutation – This gene mutation linked to miscarriage and implantation issues can be easily diagnosed through testing. Women who test positive for MTHFR cannot process a synthetic form of folic acid. This is one of the first diagnostic tests administered to women with recurrent miscarriages. The problem is easily remedied with methyl B12, methyl-folate and other supplements. A gentle weekly detox regimen will help with any toxic build up of unprocessed synthetic folic acid. Be sure to work with a knowledgeable integrative physician or healthcare provider before supplementing, as some people do not tolerate higher doses of folate. (The MTHFR issue is also briefly addressed by miscarriage specialist Jonathan Scherr in the What to Expect from a Fertility Expert E-book.)
- Chromosomal abnormalities linked to age are another answer my clients often receive to the question of what causes miscarriages. As I see it, the answer of poor egg quality is often used when the health provider can’t come up with a more solid reason for the miscarriage. Increasing one’s overall level of health can help you win the statistics game, several sequences on the Fertile Heart Imagery CDs are intended to reverse the damaging effects of the “collective panic of the last good egg and the self-serving ageist approach of the Infertility Industrial Complex.”
- Nutritional deficiencies are often linked to reasons for miscarriages—Fertility Foods, and Fertility Supplements can be an effective solution to correcting nutritional deficiencies that might be one of the causes of miscarriage. (See article on Supplementation linking miscarriage prevention with supplementation.)
- Poor sperm quality—a very common, often hidden, answer to what causes miscarriages—also responds to fertility supplements, fertility foods and inner-conflict resolution. Studies indicate than when sperm quality goes up, miscarriage rates go down.
- Fibroids—depending on the size and placement of the fibroid they may interfere with implantation, and be one of the causes of miscarriage. (Foods and Herbs that may help shrink fibroids naturally.)
- Unacknowledged conflict between partners, inner conflicts about pregnancy and motherhood are on the emotional level some of the most common answers to the “what causes miscarriages” question. Miscarriages and fertility woes can wreak havoc on a marriage and of course they can also show you what the marriage is made of. (Fertile Couplehood blog on the Fertile Heart Approach to the Passion of Baby Making.)
Several imagery exercises on the Fertile Heart Imagery CD and Fertile Heart Imagery 2 are specific miscarriage related remedies, which have been instrumental in healing the pain of miscarriages, and identifying the causes of miscarriage on the emotional level and leading to full term pregnancies and healthy babies.
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