Wednesday, April 6, 2011

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Thursday, March 24, 2011

Tibion Bionic Leg

The Tibion Bionic Leg is a wearable, battery-powered robotic device---assists stroke patients to regain their lost gait.  The Bionic Leg is not a prosthesis.  Instead, the Bionic Leg is a rehabilitation device used under the direction of a physical therapist. It demands the patient put at least a little force on their affected leg, and computer-driven motors within the Bionic Leg provide the additional force needed to enable the patient to participate in rehab exercises.  During a period of weeks, constant repetition and slow reduction of Bionic-Leg support helps patients reprogram their brain to use alternate brain regions to control their gait.  Even patients who are 10 years post stroke have regained substantial function, at lease leaving their wheelchairs and walking with a cane.  More than a dozen rehabilitation hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and outpatient clinics are now using Tibion Bionic Leg.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Alternative Medicine

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) classifies complementary and alternative medicine therapies into five categories:



Alternative medical systems. These systems are built on complete systems of theory and practice and include holistic medicine and naturopathic medicine; developed in the Western culture and Chinese medicine and Ayurveda medicine; developed in ancient Eastern cultures.

Mind-body intervention. This uses a variety of techniques to enhance the mind’s capacity to affect the body’s functions and systems. Techniques include cognitive behavioral therapy, meditation, prayer, mental healing, art, music, and dance therapy.

Biologically-based therapies. These therapies use substances found in nature, such as herbs, foods, and vitamins, and include dietary supplements, herbal products, and natural substances.

Manipulative and body-based methods. These methods heal using the movement of one or more body parts and may include chiropractic, osteopathic manipulation, and massage.

Energy therapies. There are two types of therapies that use energy fields. Bio-field therapy manipulates our bio-fields by applying pressure and/or manipulating the body by placing hands in, or through, these fields. Qigong, reiki, and therapeutic and healing touch are included in this type of therapy. Bio-electromagnetic-based therapies involve the unconventional use of electromagnetic fields, such as pulsed fields, magnetic fields, or direct current fields.

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Medical Marijuania

Over the past few years there has been an astounding amount of medical evidence that marijuana may play a significant role in slowing the progression of alzheimer's disease. The primary ingredient in marijuana is THC and THC is suspected to prevent damaging neural deposits from forming deep in the brain. These deposit have been known for the overall degeneration causing the disease.

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Calorie Conundrum

Accroding to a recent study, people believe that organic cookies contain 40% fewer calories than regular - a myth that can lead to overeating. Organic cookies such as Newman's Own Organics, Newman-O's contain 325 calories, per five cookies, compared to Oreo sandwich cookies containing 267. Treat organic cookies like any other dessert - moderation.

Monday, April 26, 2010

Boost recall 29%

People who doodle while listening to a recorded message had nearly 1/3 better recall of the details than those who didn't draw, according to a study published in the journal Applied Cognitive Psychology. "Doodling acts as a buffer against daydreaming," explains researcher Jackie Andreade, PhD. It provided just enough distraction to stop you from drifting off, but you can still focus on what is being said."
 
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