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During stressful times, it is especially important to take care of your emotional well-being. At Englewood Health, we are continually evolving in how we meet the mental health needs of our community. In addition to providing outpatient mental health services and inpatient psychiatric care, our behavioral health team is committed to community outreach, with an emphasis on prevention, early intervention and self-care to foster emotional wellness for both children and adults.

Here are some helpful resources:

As you know, children comprehend information differently at different ages. Support your child in a manner that is appropriate for their individual developmental stage.

Recognize the signs and symptoms of your childs stress.

Gather facts to answer your childs questions accurately. The CDC offers online suggestions for talking with children about COVID-19.

Listen to your child and talk with them in a calm, reassuring tone.

Encourage your child to ask questions, and answer their questions honestly, at an age-appropriate level.

Limit the amount of TV, radio and online newstoo much COVID-19 coverage can lead to anxiety.

Teach your child things they can do to reduce the spread of the virus.

Frequent and proper handwashing

Sneezing into a tissue or elbow and throwing the tissue into the garbage

Keeping sufficient distance from people who are sick or who are sneezing or coughing

Create structure and routines to maintain a sense of normalcy.

The Gregory P. Shadek Behavioral Care Center leads ongoing educational programs to support the emotional well-being of youth and adults throughout our community. The center is actively engaging at-risk populations, to mitigate the psychological impact of the pandemic.

Events and topics include:

How to Manage Anxiety During this Crisis, an online presentation in collaboration with the Englewood Public Library (available on the librarys Facebook page)

Emotional Stress in Caring for Children During this Time, presented online for the Womens Rights Information Center in Englewood

When Your World Feels Upside Down, a webinar presented for Dwight Morrow High School students in partnership with Metro Community Center in Englewood

Express Yourself, a four-session, weekly art therapy series on Instagram, focused on key emotional wellness themes, for students ages 7-12 and 13-18, presented with Englewood Healths Graf Center for Integrative Medicine

Englewood Healths Dr. Tracy Scheller, medical director of the Graf Center for Integrative Medicine, and its team of licensed clinical social workers are developing live and recorded webinars for the community, Englewood Health patients and staff, focused on self-care and emotional wellness. The programs will be available online. Visit englewoodhealth.org for more information.

Meditation, Wednesdays, 4:00-4:45 p.m., on Facebook.com/TheGrafCenter

Virtual yoga

Digital library of lectures by Englewood Health experts

It is important that we be aware of our own stressors and recognize our limits. If we are emotionally healthy, we are better able to support our children, our parents and the elderly and other vulnerable people in our community. Self-care is essential; use this opportunity to take care of and protect yourself.

Here are some basic self-care tips:

1. Eat healthfully.

2. Get a good nights sleep.

3. Move your body (walk, yoga, dance).

4. Try a wellness app (meditation, mindfulness).

5. Be in the now (when your mind wanders and fear sets in, return to the present).

6. Practice positive self-talk. Remind yourself that this will not go on forever. Tell yourself, You will adjust, you will heal.

7. Embrace positive distractionsbinge-watch a show, listen to music, flip through a magazine.

8. Avoid becoming a media junkie. Overconsuming COVID-19 coverage fuels anxiety. Turn it off!

9. Connect with others through technology. Call, text or use a video chat platform like FaceTime.

10. Take breaks throughout the day.

When you are feeling anxious, focus on the present. Ask yourself, What do I need to do today? Enjoy the things we are still able to dogo for a walk, read a book, cook, spend time with your family.

Englewood Healths psychiatrists and licensed clinical social workers now offer telehealth psychotherapy, as well as bereavement therapy, for those who have lost a loved one to COVID-19. If you are experiencing chronic anxiety, having difficulty controlling worry or feeling depressed, talk with your doctor. You may benefit from short- or longer-term therapy.

We may all be living in this unfamiliar situation for an extended period of time. I encourage everyone to be aware of their emotional health and to prioritize self-care.

For more information, visit http://www.englewoodhealth.org.

Lauren Menkes, LMSW, MPH, is director of social work at Englewood Health.

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We are all on a journey unlike any we have experienced before. Now that we have more time and, perhaps, motivation to contemplate life, many questions come to mind about our health, our family, our connection to humankind, the way we spend our time and energy, who and what are most important to us.

One particularly useful question is, How good can we make this time? Our success in facing any challenge relies on our approach to it. Without making light of all the suffering in the world right now, we can all acknowledge that we make choices, each day, about how we handle what is in front of us. I learned this lesson well, working as an HIV physician at the height of the global AIDS epidemic. I saw grace and dignity in the face of fear and tragedy like I may never experience again in my life. It changed me.

With our careers and lives upended, many of us have a different kind of control over what and how we work. Right now, there are other ways we can go to work. We can use this time to take care of our body, quiet our mind, love one another and find joy. Immune readiness and truly taking care of ourselves are all of these things. Preventative measures are our first line of defense.

TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY

Five things to remember:

1) Hydrate.

2) You are what you eat.

3) You are made to move.

4) Sleep is essential.

5) Supplements help.

HYDRATE:Hydration is necessary for energy, detoxification, optimal organ and immune function and mental clarity. We can hydrate medicinally by consuming liquids with immune boosting effects. Bone broth enriched with garlic, onions, herbs; freshly juiced vegetables and fruits; or teas rich in polyphenols and antioxidants alkalinize the body and improve immunity with their nutritional punch.

You are what you eat:

Cell structure and function are determined by what we eat. It is that simple. Adopt an alkalinizing, plant-based, whole-food diet with clean-source organic protein and abundant healthy fats. For most people, a paleo or paleo-like diet which eliminates inflammatory grains, processed foods, sugar and dairy is the best foundation for optimal health. When you are planning a meal, think about your veggies first, then build from there.

Phytochemicals are the medicine in fruits and vegetables that can repair DNA, decrease inflammation, prevent cancers and bolster immune function. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and the primary fuel for immune cells. Cell membranes are composed of the dietary fats we consume. Healthy fats equal healthy cell function. Bad fats compromise it.

Think of your food as medicine. You can supplement a healthy diet with potent immune boosting foods such as garlic (antiviral), ginger and turmeric (antioxidant-containing, anti-inflammatories), tea and dark chocolate (rich in immune cell activating polyphenols), and fermented foods like sauerkraut, miso, kombucha and apple cider vinegar (alkalinizing foods that positively influence immune function via the gut microbiome).

You are made to move:

Exercise is necessary medicine for your body, mind and spirit. It helps improve immune function in several ways. To name just a few: deep breathing improves pulmonary function and resistance to infection; exercise increases circulation of antibodies that fight infection; the rise in body temperature during and after exercise can help kill circulating viruses and bacteria; exercise also dampens the release of stress hormones associated with a higher risk of infection.

Sleep is essential:

During sleep, our body releases protein cell-messengers, which rally the immune system to fight infection. Sleep deprivation increases cortisol, pro-inflammatory cytokines and increases risk of disease both physical and mental. Good news! Short morning and/or afternoon naps can boost immune function and offset nighttime sleep deprivation.

Supplements help:

Nutritional supplements provide essential and powerful immune support. Vitamins A, C and D are of particular importance in fighting viral infections. While NAC thins mucus and is the building block for the bodys most important antioxidant, Zinc inhibits viral replication and reduces mortality in severe pneumonia and Selenium fires up the bodys initial immune response to infection. Probiotics, through their influence on the gut microbiome, regulate both arms of our immune response to any infection.

Botanical (plant) medicines influence immunity through several different mechanisms. While some increase our initial response to infection via the activation of Natural Killer (NK) cells, others influence the production of antibodies or have direct viral inhibiting effects. Elderberry, Reishi, Tulsi (Holy Basil), Echinacea, Resveretrol, Nettles and Quercetin are some of the most useful botanicals when rallying the immune system to tackle viruses like the coronavirus.

Other helpful forms of immune support are using a netipot to clear the nasal passages and sinuses, especially after any potential viral contact (for health care workers and others on the frontlines, I feel this is essential); diffusing anti-microbial essential oils such as tea tree, lavender and thyme; and the practice of relaxing.

QUIET YOUR MIND:Meditation, in all its forms, can increase brain volume, reduce depression and anxiety, and improve immunity. Meditation is more than prayer or sitting still. Living mindfully and intentionally are forms of meditation as well. Focusing your thoughts and activity quiets the mind, reduces stress and allows for peace and greater vitality. Living meditation, like reading, journaling or writing letters, purging and organizing, as well as growing things and investing time in food preparation, can be productive, not just for the peace-inducing effects they have on the mind, but in terms of actually getting things done.

Other centering activities such as Hygge, the Danish word that describes creating a mood of coziness and contentment, and attending to your own spiritual practice can create comfort and ease stress in times of loneliness, discontent, fear or worry. Seek still and beautiful spaces out on a hiking trail, in your neighborhood or in your own backyard that allow you to feel at peace. Breathe deeply and breathe them in.

Love One Another:

We are hard-wired for connection. Actual and perceived isolation are both associated with increased risk for early mortality comparable to factors such as smoking and obesity. Our health and longevity are dependent on our feelings of love and belonging. If you are not feeling the love, please reach out and try to create some and dont forget to ask for what you need. Social distancing does not mean social isolation. This could be the most meaningfully connected time of your life.

Love is whats real. Every other experience arises as a reaction. Anger, fear and worry are all reactions to discomfort and uncertainty they are disconnections from love. Joy and compassion are expressions of love. As much as possible, dive in.

There are countless ways to love: random acts of kindness, four-legged friends, honesty, tenderness, listening, forgiveness and giving someone the gift of your time.

Find Joy in Everyday Things:

Last, but not least, joy is the rocket fuel of our souls. It is not hard to access, especially when we give attention to the everyday sources of it. Make sure you spend time in nature each day. There may never be a better time to take walks, plant flowers or a garden. These are safe and joyful spaces. Connect with friends and loved ones with whom it is not always convenient to connect. More people than ever are available to answer their phones! Share your breakfast or morning walk with a phone friend. This warmth can get you through the day. Make time to develop a new skill or hobby; indulge in sensual pleasures like music and art, or any creative process. Above all, practice gratitude for all that you have and the life you have lived so far. FBN

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Dr. Kren van der Veer has more than 20 years of experience as a physician, acupuncturist and educator.Her career has been defined by her passion for and devotion to serving others.She currently teaches at NAU and sees patients at Aspen Integrative Medical Center, located at 323 N Leroux, Suite B, in Flagstaff. For more information, call 928-213-5828.

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A world in the middle of a pandemic can be difficult to explain to children, pulled out of their daily routines of attending school and socializing with friends, but experts in the mental health field say being honest and observant is the best move for parents.

Its different with little kids. The main thing to keep in mind is they dont understand whats going on and they see whats happening as a reflection of themselves, said Dr. David Spiegel, director of the Stanford Center on Stress and Health and medical director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Spiegel, with more than 40 years of experience studying the effects of stress on health, said that not spending time outdoors is an issue for children who struggle with managing high bouts of energy.

One of the problems is kids are full of energy that needs release and its hard to do that when theyre not outside, said Spiegel. Try to get physical exercise. Thats important, and make sure they get sleep. When we dont, were falling asleep in the middle of the day. Kids just get agitated.

Although younger children may be excited their parents are spending more time at home, Spiegel said teens who have greater independence and feelings of being invincible may find the extended isolation difficult with which to cope.

Its different with teens who miss hanging with friends. One thing that helps older children is giving them tasks to make them part of the team, not just a burden, said Spiegel.

In the short term, children may show signs of stress through outbursts of agitation and restlessness, but parents can help their children regulate those emotions by legitimizing their feelings, said Mark Cloutier, chief executive officer of Caminar.

Kids are dealing with a loss of stimulation from the loss of going to the park, to school. The presence of physical activity improves your mood and a lack of it can lead to anxiety and depression, said Cloutier. Parents with kids with special needs have even more complications and I think kids are vulnerable. This is a confusing time for them. Its a confusing time for parents to engage more deeply with them to evaluate how theyre feeling. Normalize that so they dont feel isolated.

Caminar is a nonprofit behavioral health organization founded in San Mateo serving 20,000 individuals across San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Francisco, Solano and Butte counties. During a remote program hosted by Caminar, Dr. Jess P. Shatkin, professor of child and adolescent psychiatry and pediatrics at the New York University School of Medicine said helping to structure days, empathizing with loss and validating emotions can help young children and teens manage through the uncertainty.

We want to stay close, we want to be connected and yet at the same time we recognize social distancing has to happen. So help them manage that. Thats a really difficult thing because everything about evolution is driving our kids towards being together and of course theyre going to want to break the rules and spend time together, said Shatkin.

Spiegel recommends guardians consider their childrens baseline of behavior, noting if they tend to be sad or avoidant. He said worries should arise if kids begin engaging in arguments and escalating fights that may occur due to a change in routine.

Going to school is a protection and escape for kids who are feeling disassociated or risk harming themselves. If they begin saying they dont want to be around anymore or have a history of those thoughts, take it seriously and contact health professionals, said Spiegel. The thing I worry about with teens is that they think theyre immortal and they are less likely to review social distancing. Parents need to reinforce to them how important it is. And things like vaping and smoking put you at a higher risk of lung inflammation. Whatever you did before, dont do it now.

Spiegel said it is too early to tell what the long term effect will be on children experiencing chronic stress brought on by the pandemic, but research shows an increase of the stress hormone, cortisol, can have long term effects on the expression of mental disorders like depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health disorders.

Parents can monitor their own behavior as an immediate effort to alleviate possible stress on their children, said Spiegel, adding that children are highly receptive and will pick up on emotions.

We have to watch ourselves. Our fuses can get short because were worried about infections, financial problems, all sorts of things. We all have to be extra careful, said Spiegel. As an adult youre passing stress. When youre short tempered they just see that as their family members dont love them that much. They think its them and if thats the attention theyre getting theyll do things to provoke that response.

He said maintaining a sense of normalcy can mitigate long term consequences and this moment of crisis can be an opportunity to either do damage or to pull together.

We cant do anything to the damn virus but we can do something to cope, set aside time to heal yourself, said Spiegel.

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A microbiome fingerprint method allows tracking of mothers microbial strains inherited by infants.

Casey Morrow, Ph.D.Microbial communities in the intestine also known as the gut microbiome are vital for human digestion, metabolism and resistance to colonization by pathogens. The gut microbiome composition in infants and toddlers changes extensively in the first three years of life. But where do those microbes come from in the first place?

Scientists have long been able to analyze the gut microbiome at the level of the 500 to 1,000 different bacterial species that mainly have a beneficial influence; only more recently have they been able to identify individual strains within a single species using powerful genomic tools and supercomputers that analyze massive amounts of genetic data.

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham now have used their microbiome fingerprint method to report that an individualized mosaic of microbial strains is transmitted to the infant gut microbiome from a mother giving birth through vaginal delivery. They detailed this transmission by analyzing existing metagenomic databases of fecal samples from mother-infant pairs, as well as analyzing mouse dam and pup transmission in a germ-free, or gnotobiotic, mouse model at UAB, where the dams were inoculated with human fecal microbes.

The results of our analysis demonstrate that multiple strains of maternal microbes some that are not abundant in the maternal fecal community can be transmitted during birth to establish a diverse infant gut microbial community, said Casey Morrow, Ph.D., professor emeritus in UABs Department of Cell, Developmental and Integrative Biology. Our analysis provides new insights into the origin of microbial strains in the complex infant microbial community.

The study used a strain-tracking bioinformatics tool previously developed at UAB, called Window-based Single-nucleotide-variant Similarity, or WSS. Hyunmin Koo, Ph.D., UABDepartment of Genetics and Genomics Core, led the informatics analysis. The gnotobiotic mouse model studies were led by Braden McFarland, Ph.D., assistant professor in the UAB Department of Cell, Developmental and Integrative Biology.

Braden McFarland, Ph.D.Morrow and colleagues have used this microbe fingerprint tool in several previous strain-tracking studies. In 2017, they found that fecal donor microbes used to treat patients with recurrent Clostridium difficile infections remained in recipients for months or years after fecal transplants. In 2018, they showed that changes in the upper gastrointestinal tract through obesity surgery led to the emergence of new strains of microbes. In 2019, they analyzed the stability of new strains in individuals after antibiotic treatments, and earlier this year, they found that adult twins, ages 36 to 80 years old, shared a certain strain or strains between each pair for periods of years, and even decades, after they began living apart from each other.

In the current study, several individual-specific patterns of microbial strain-sharing were found between mothers and infants. Three mother-infant pairs showed only related strains, while a dozen other infants of mother-infant pairs contained a mosaic of maternal-related and unrelated microbes. It could be that the unrelated strains came from the mother, but they had not been the dominant strain of that species in the mother, and so had not been detected.

Indeed, in a second study using a dataset from nine women taken at different times in their pregnancies showed that strain variations in individual species occurred in seven of the women.

To further define the source of the unrelated strains, a mouse model was used to look at transmission from dam to pup in the absence of environmental microbes. Five different females were given transplants of different human fecal matter to create five unique humanized-microbiome mice, which were bred with gnotobiotic males. The researchers then analyzed the strains found in the human donors, the mouse dams and their mouse pups. They found four different patterns: 1) The pups strain of a particular species was related to the dams strain; 2) The pups strain was related to both the dams strain and the human donors strain; 3) The pups strain was related to the human donors strain, but not to the dams strain; and, importantly, 4) No related strains for a particular species were found between the pup, the dam and the human donor. Since these animals were bred and raised in germ-free conditions, the unrelated strains in the pups came from minor, undetected strains in the dams.

Hyunmin Koo, Ph.D.The results of our studies support a reconsideration of the contribution of different maternal microbes to the infant enteric microbial community, Morrow said. The constellation of microbial strains that we detected in the infants inherited from the mother was different in each mother-infant pair. Given the recognized role of the microbiome in metabolic diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, the results of our study could help to further explain the susceptibility of the infant to metabolic disease found in the mother.

Co-authors with Koo, McFarland and Morrow in the study, An individualized mosaic of maternal microbial strains is transmitted to the infant gut microbial community, published in Royal Society Open Science, are Joseph A. Hakim, UAB School of Medicine; David K. Crossman and Michael R. Crowley, UAB Department of Genetics; J. Martin Rodriguez, UAB Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases; and Etty N. Benveniste, UAB Department of Cell, Developmental and Integrative Biology.

Support came from the University of Alabama School of Medicine, National Institutes of Health grants CA194414 and NS116559, a UAB Neuro-Oncology Support Fund award, and an American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant through the ONeal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB.

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TORONTO, May 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CB2 Insights (CSE:CBII; OTCQB: CBIIF) (CB2 or the Company), has announced that it has achieved its target of reaching profitability. On an unaudited basis, the Company has seen positive EBITDA for April 2020. Amidst the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the Company continues to work hard to prioritize achieving full profitability. This will allow the Company to strengthen its cash balance and remove all reliance on external capital for activities beyond strategic initiatives. The Company will use only cash derived from operations to support current and new projects.

Further, the Company has seen a growth of 25% in patient visits during the month of April compared to the same period in the prior year. Total patient visits in April 2020 were 6,756 for the month compared to 5,366 in April 2019. The Company continues to see accelerated growth in patient volume driven through national brand exposure (30+ corporate-owned clinic locations in 12 states across the US), competitive marketing and patient acquisition strategies as well as effective patient retention programs.

Additionally, the Company expects to see further growth as a result of recent laws in the US allowing for telemedicine to be utilized for medical cannabis certifications across all the states the Company operates in. This will provide the Company the ability to access remote parts of each state where services are either limited or unavailable to patients. With a team of over 70 healthcare providers, the Company has the scale and size to support patients across the state and is focusing on expanding its marketing efforts to support this expansion.

The Company also recently announced the launch of Skylight Health Group (SHG) as part of its clinical operations in the United States. SHG, which will provide a range of integrated health services such as primary medical care, consultative specialist care and alternative health, wellness & multi-disciplinary services will operate under an insurable integrated model in accordance with the rules, regulations and requirements by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Provision of insurable services to patients at a limited or no cost will allow greater access for patients who are currently unable to afford such care as a result of growing unemployment rates due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Both initiatives in addition to other projects the Company is currently working on will be funded solely through profits generated from operations.

Achieving positive EBITDA by Q2 was a commitment made to our shareholders and other company stakeholders over the last 6 months. I am glad to announce that we continue to execute on our business plan, focused on what is relevant to our core, and ensuring successful execution by our entire team to reach this significant milestone, said Prad Sekar, CEO, CB2 Insights. Profitability at a time in todays market where leveraging external capital is highly dilutive and expensive, allows us as a Company to focus on building on and not just holding our current position; and doing so in the best interest of our shareholders and commitment to the long-term value we intend to achieve. Furthermore, it allows us a business to invest capital in growth areas such as data analytics and research to additionally boost future revenue and margins as we continue to establish ourselves in the traditional Healthcare and Technology industries.

The Company continues to see strong demand within the month of May and will provide further updates over the coming months. CB2 Insights continues to bolster its data insights business unit with two interactive dashboards available at http://www.cb2insights/insights. These dashboards are in real-time and give users immediate results. Visitors to the website can also request further, custom insights from the Company.

About CB2 Insights

CB2 Insights (CSE:CBII) is a global leader in clinical operations, technology & analytics solutions and research and development services with a mission to mainstream medical cannabis into traditional healthcare. Providing immediate market access through its wholly-owned clinical network across 12 jurisdictions, proprietary data-driven technology solutions and comprehensive contract research services designed for those in both the medical cannabis and traditional life sciences industries, CB2 Insights is able to support its partners across the entire data and research spectrum.

CB2s Clinical Operations business unit leverages extensive experience to develop clinical models with standard operating procedures, advanced workflows, training and ongoing management support. CB2 also owns and operates its own specialty clinics including the brands Canna Care Docs and Relaxed Clarity which assess nearly 100,000 patients seeking medical cannabis treatment to provide immediate market access to US-based product manufacturers for clinical trial and research programs.CB2 also owns and operates Skylight Health Group, an integrated health division providing patients access to primary care, family medicine, integrative and wellness services.

The Company has built both electronic data capture (EDC) and clinical data management software (CDMS) which work to support its partners of any size to execute their data and clinical strategies.

CB2 also offers comprehensive contract research organization (CRO) services including full scale clinical trial management, trial design, monitoring and other key research functions used by licensed producers, multi-state operators and traditional pharmaceutical companies entering the medical cannabis space.

For more information please visit http://www.cb2insights.com.

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Since vegetables make up the largest portion of a Mediterranean plate, it's important to understand which to include. While Smith says, "Any and all vegetables work," certain veggies are healthier than others.

Dark, leafy greens, for example, contain a variety of antioxidants and carotenoids that help fight free radicals and reduce inflammation. They're also generally high in vitamins and minerals. To get these benefits, add spinach, broccoli, kale, and arugula to your plate, just to name a few.

Another simple way to consume a large variety of vegetables is with a healthy side salad. In true Mediterranean fashion, integrative medicine doctor Bindiya Gandhi, M.D., suggests eating "traditional Greek salad made with tomatoes, cucumber, green peppers, onions, olives, and feta."

Other vegetables to include: carrots, Brussels sprouts, garlic, cauliflower, bell peppers, artichokes, zucchini, eggplant, squash, mushrooms, celery, fennel, cabbage, leeks, beets, potatoes, sweet potatoes, turnips, etc.

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The Dog Doc

Its hard to get good health care for humans, but what about for our four-legged friends? With The Dog Doc, director Cindy Meehl offers a feature-length defense of integrative medicine, which combines the best of conventional medicine with alternative treatments (disclosure: Ive taken one of my dogs to a holistic vet, and Id do it again). The poster child for this approach is New York veterinarian Marty Goldstein, whose flashy canine-patterned shirts are a beacon for furry patients that other vets have written off, like Scooby, a dog with bone cancer in his jaw diagnosed with just months to live. For tumors, Goldstein uses a radical procedure: He freezes the tumor, which doesnt cure it but allows the animal to heal. But Goldsteins real target is the immune system. He believes that by changing an animals diet and introducing supplements, including doses of vitamin C administered intravenously, he can add years to dogs lives. Conventional vets call Goldstein a quack. One doctor met with Goldstein intending to debunk his claims, but when he saw how much one of his treatments transformed a dog that could barely walk, he became a convert. For dogs, Goldstein and his peers just might give hope to the hopelessif they can afford it. The film was scheduled for the Environmental Film Festival in March, one of the first events to go virtual in the pandemic, but its available now through AFI Silvers virtual programming. The film is available to stream at dogdoc.vhx.tv. $12. Pat Padua

The National Museum for Women in the Arts online D.C. Women Artists card collection spotlights five artists who shared a city but had vastly different perspectives. The printable cards provide background information on each artist, along with a series of insightful questions that prompt you to reflect on the works more closely: Notice the way Elizabeth Catlett played with light to reveal unspoken emotion in Two Generations. Georgia Mills Jessup played with light in Rainy Night, Downtown, too, but with more color and geometry; the result is an energetic portrait of the old 14th Street NW Trans-Lux Theatrethough you may feel a pang as the card assumes youre in the museum and says its location was about a block from where you are standing. Even more abstract is Alma Woodsey Thomas Iris, Tulips, Jonquils, and Crocuses. Individual petals may be difficult to make out, but her spontaneous brushstrokes and vibrant colors evoke flowers in movement. She isnt the only artist to reflect what she called her communion with nature. Anne Truitts Summer Dryad gets its name from the female forest spirit of Greek mythology, and Los Mailou Jones painted the valleys of France that sheltered her from some of the racial discrimination she faced in 1930s America. Scatter the cards around the room for an impromptu exhibit or assemble them on a wall to form a collage. However you display them, the cards offer a skylight into each womans Washington that notes the effects of their time, socio-economic status, race, and gender. The cards are available online at nmwa.org. Free. Emma Francois

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UNITED STATES 05-01-2020 (PRDistribution.com) Dr. Andrew W. Campbell, Medical Clinician, Director, Officer, Advisor and Medical Consultant, also Editor-in Chief of several journals and research studies, was recently selected as Top Medical Consultant of the Year for 2020 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) for his outstanding leadership, dedication and commitment to the healthcare profession.

Inclusion with the International Association of Top Professionals is an honor in itself, only a few members in each discipline are chosen for this distinction. These special honorees are distinguished based on their professional accomplishments, academic achievements, leadership abilities, longevity in the field, other affiliations and contributions to their communities. All honorees are invited to attend the IAOTPs annual award gala at the end of this year for a night to honor their achievements. http://www.iaotp.com/award-gala

With having over 45 years of professional experience as a renowned Medical Clinician, Dr. Campbell has certainly proven himself as an expert in the field of integrative health and traditional medicine. Dr. Campbell is a dynamic, results-driven leader who has demonstrated success by treating the most complex patients and having extensive experience with testing for molds and mycotoxins from environmental and toxic exposures. He is fluent in Arabic, Hungarian, French, Spanish and English.Dr. Campbell has effectively worked alongside medical professionals from other cultures in Central and South America, Western and Eastern Europe and the Middle East.Dr. Campbells impressive repertoire of roles have included Medical Director at the Medical Center for Immune and Toxic Disorders, Medical Consultant for Cyrex Laboratories, Medical Advisor to Cell Systems Corp, Medical Director at The Wellness Center, Medical Advisor BCM Direct, Medical Advisor at Natural Health and Physicians Exclusive. Currently, he serves as the Medical Director of MymycoLab, a laboratory testing mycotoxins in serum, and he is the Medical Director for Zenix Laboratory in Mexico.Dr. Campbells areas of expertise include his treatment of thousands of patients with complex medical conditions from toxic exposures, specifically molds and mycotoxins, Lyme Disease, pesticides, household solvents, silicone breast implants, industrial chemicals and more. He has aided many patients with allergies, immune disorders and immune deficiencies. Dr. Campbells clinical interests include genomics, microbiome and neurotoxicity.Before embarking on his professional career path, Dr. Campbell graduated from a Swiss Preparatory School at age 14 and first in his class. His next accomplishment, he completed his College studies in the United States within 3 years. Dr. Campbell obtained his Medical Degree in Mexico, then trained at the Orlando Regional Medical Center in Florida. He furthered his education at the Medical College of Georgia. Upon moving to Texas, he began serving as the Medical Director at the Medical Center for Immune and Toxic Disorders for over 20 years. Over the course of his professional career, Dr. Campbell has held various leadership positions in Hospitals all throughout the Houston area.Stephanie Cirami, President of IAOTP stated, Choosing Dr. Campbell for this honor was an easy decision for our panel to make. Dr. Campbell has tremendous foresight, extensive knowledge and is brilliant at what he does. His accomplishments are very impressive and his colleagues describe him as a great listener, who will find a solution. We are truly honored to have him as our Top Medical Consultant of the Year and we are looking forward to meeting him at the Annual Awards Gala.Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Campbell has received numerous awards, accolades and has been recognized worldwide for his outstanding leadership and commitment to the profession. This year he is being considered for a Front Cover feature and article in TIP (Top Industry Professionals) Magazine and will also be considered for IAOTPs prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. He will be honored at IAOTPs 2020 Annual Awards Gala, being held at the magnificent Plaza Hotel in New York City for his selection as Top Medical Consultant of the Year. In past years, Dr. Campbell has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Health Professionals in Clinical Immunology and Toxicology, as an International Health Professional of the Year for his Outstanding Contributions to Clinical Toxicology and was named countless times by Marquis Whos Who as an expert in Medicine and Healthcare, and Science and Engineering across America and throughout the World.Aside from his successful career, Dr. Campbell is a sought-after lecturer and speaker, nationally and internationally at medical conferences for over 25 years and for Oxford University. He has published over 90 studies of his findings in peer-reviewed medical journals and medical textbook chapters. Dr. Campbell has also served as Editor-in-Chief, Co-Editor, Associate Editor and on the Editorial Board of several Medical Journals including Integrative Medicine, A Clinicians Journal, International Journal for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine, Research in Medical and Engineering Sciences, Biomedical Journal of Scientific and Technical Research, Advances in Mind-Body Medicine and Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine.As a highly regarded medical consultant, Dr. Campbell has become well-known and been featured on a number of television shows which include 20/20, the Montel Williams Show, and 24-Hour Investigative News. He has been interviewed by ABC, CBS and NBC and its affiliates throughout the United States and can be viewed on several television programs in both Canada and Mexico.Being an active member within his community for many years, Dr. Campbell is a Founder and also the Medical Director at the St. Vianney Clinic for the Indigent. He is experienced in obtaining licenses and import permits for medical supplements and medical equipment into Mexico and Latin American Countries. In the United States, he lends his expertise in medical management and clinical program developments and also in several foreign countries. He has conducted a number of clinical trials as the principle investigator for supplement companies in the U.S. and he is conducting these in other countries to reduce costs.Looking back, Dr. Campbell attributes his success to his hard work ethic, his love for education and science, and to every skillful medical professional he has had the honor of working alongside throughout his entire career. When not working, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his family. For the future, he hopes to continue making breakthroughs in medicine and helping his patients achieve optimal health.For more information on Dr. Campbell please visit:https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-w-campbell-m-d-7983a025/About IAOTPThe International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) is an international boutique networking organization who handpicks the worlds finest, most prestigious top professionals from different industries. These top professionals are given an opportunity to collaborate, share their ideas, be keynote speakers and to help influence others in their fields. This organization is not a membership that anyone can join. You have to be asked by the President or be nominated by a distinguished honorary member after a brief interview.IAOTPs experts have given thousands of top prestigious professionals around the world, the recognition and credibility that they deserve and have helped in building their branding empires. IAOTP prides itself to be a one of a kind boutique networking organization that hand picks only the best of the best and creates a networking platform that connects and brings these top professionals to one place.For more information on IAOTP please visit: http://www.iaotp.com

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On Saturday, Tanzanian President John Magufuli announced that his country will begin importing an untested COVID-19 cure from Madagascar. The miracle remedy is a herbal tonic known as COVID Organics. Its key ingredient is theArtemisia plant, which is commonly used to treat malaria. Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina officially endorsed COVID Organics in April, and Tanzania is one of several countries to express their interest in acquiring it. Comoros, Equatorial Guinea, the Republic of Congo and Senegal have all looked to secure their own imports of the cure.

Madagascan authorities have remained firm in their support of COVID Organics. Rajoelina has claimed that the treatment eliminates the virus in a week. He has even suggested that schoolchildren should drink it as a precautionary measure. President Magufulisown belief in the product is also clear. After all, he has been working day and night to bring the medicine to Tanzania. However, scientists have been extreme sceptical of COVID Organics. For instance, Madagascars national medical academy (Anamem) has said there is no scientific evidence that the treatment actually works. International organisations have also roundly condemned the use of herbal remedies to treat COVID-19. In response to questions posed by the BBC, the World Health Organisation (WHO) sternly warned against self-medication with any medicines. The US-based National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health released a similar statement decrying herbal remedies earlier in the year.

The adoption of COVID Organics is only the latest development in the Tanzanian governments controversial response to the coronavirus pandemic. The country is the worst hit nation in East Africa, with 480 reported cases of COVID-19 as of last Wednesday. Three Tanzanian MPs also recently died from potential infections in the span of 11 days. However, while the Tanzanian government has banned public gatherings and closed schools and universities, it has refused to introduce social isolation measures. Markets and churches have also remained open. In fact, Magufuli has even encouraged citizens to gather in places of worship since the disease cannot harm the faithful. In another twist, last week the President blamed imperialist sabotage for faults in imported COVID-19 testing kits. According to Magufuli, the government recently sent swabs from goats and pawpaws disguised as human samples for testing. Some of the results allegedly came back positive, which led Magufuli to suggest that Tanzanias COVID-19 data is unreliable. The President subsequently ordered an investigation into whether any internationalfoul play was responsible.

The Tanzanian government policies make the widespread use of an untested medicine a deeply worrying prospect. The remedy has the potential to lull citizens into a false sense of security. It could discourage citizens that display symptoms of COVID-19 from seeking medical attention or make them believe they have been cured. The official denunciation of testing kits might also lead those who are self-medicating with COVID Organics but test positive for virus to reject their diagnosis. These problems are compounded by the lack of restriction on movement and certain public gatherings.There will be little to stop infected citizens that believe they are immune or cured from spreading coronavirus amongst their community. The irresponsible actions of Magufulis administration could therefore create a perfect storm for a major COVID-19 outbreak.

It is little wonder that the Tanzanian government has been widely condemned at home and abroad. On April 30th the WHO expressed fear over Tanzanias lack of physical distancing. Their trepidation is entirely justified. The characterisation of the governments handling of the virus by Freeman Mbowe, the chairman of Tanzanias main opposition party Chadema, as incompetent and secretive also seem fair. These dissenting voices must now highlight the dangers of Magufulis support of COVID Organics. We can only hope that this miracle cure doesnt turn into a nightmare.

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There are so many different ways to enjoy coffee from whipped emulsions to fancy pour-overs. When it comes to your heart health, though, theres one way cardiologists recommend preparing your coffee over other methods.

In a new study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, researchers looked into the coffee-drinking habits of more than 500,000 Norwegian men and women. And they found something interesting about how coffee preparation methods may impact your health. Particularly in terms of drinking your coffee filtered or unfiltered.

Among the participants, 59 percent drank filtered coffee, 20 percent drank unfiltered coffee, 9 percent drank both types, and 12 percent didnt drink coffee at all. And its clear that filtered coffee wins: Unfiltered brew was associated with higher mortality than filtered brew, and filtered brew was associated with lower mortality than no coffee consumption, wrote the study authors. The amount also made a difference. Among coffee consumers, the reference group of 1 to 4 cups a day of filtered brew had the lowest mortality, and >9 cups a day of unfiltered brew had the highest mortality.

So, whats the deal with unfiltered coffee? The study authors wrote that its been found to contain high amounts of compounds called diterpenes (like cafestol and kahweol), which can raise your LDL cholesterol levels. The types of coffee youd primarily drink unfiltered are those made with a French press where the coffee grounds steep in hot water. The good news is most of the coffee you drink is probably already filtered.

Integrative medicine expert Andrew Weil, MD, touched on the topic years ago and said filtered coffee gives you the least amount of those cholesterol-raising compounds, as most of it is left in the filter. And after speaking to a colleague, he came to the conclusion that even if your cholesterol levels are of concern, you can still have coffee. It might just be a good idea to cut back a little and save unfiltered methods for special occasions.

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