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Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani's Keynote Presentation on "Kriya Yoga as therapeutic tool to manage Klesha induced stress" during the National Conference on “Yoga in Health Promotion - The Indian Lead” on 17.8.2019 organised at the Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education & Research by the Faculty of Yoga Sciences & Therapy
Extracts from Yogacharya Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani’s talks at IYTA, Sydney,
Australia in November 2012 transcribed by Yogacharini Jnanasundari (Janita
Stenhouse), France.
Spiritual healing is a specific therapy given by a spiritual expert to the person in need. There are several kinds of spiritual healing offer by spiritual healing center’s. Contact Chamunda Swami Ji center to helps individuals having mental health problems.
Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani's Keynote Presentation on "Kriya Yoga as therapeutic tool to manage Klesha induced stress" during the National Conference on “Yoga in Health Promotion - The Indian Lead” on 17.8.2019 organised at the Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education & Research by the Faculty of Yoga Sciences & Therapy
Extracts from Yogacharya Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani’s talks at IYTA, Sydney,
Australia in November 2012 transcribed by Yogacharini Jnanasundari (Janita
Stenhouse), France.
Healing in a holistic sense has faded from medical attention and is rarely discussed in modern (“Western”) medicine especially in therapeutics. However, other disciplines like medical anthropology, sociology, alternate systems of medicine, and medical philosophy have continued an active contemplation of holistic healing. To heal is to achieve or acquire wholeness as a person. The wholeness of personhood involves physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual aspects of human experience (Egnew, 2005).
It is perhaps difficult to quantify the relative importance of the various factors that contribute to healing. It may vary depending on the kind of illness that is being studied. Of the various factors that contribute to healing of illnesses in a community, only 20% could be ascribed to rational treatment using medicines or surgery. The remaining 80% is divided among three faith-based factors (White, 1988).
i) Placebo effect (faith in drugs or procedural interventions)
ii) Hawthorne effect (faith in a health care system, a facility or a professional)
iii) Factor-X or “spiritual factor” (faith in oneself or in the supernatural)
The relative importance of these faith-based factors in holistic healing may be debatable. However, there is no denying that these factors play an important part in the recovery from illnesses.
Dr Ananda's presentation for the National Conference on “CHANGING TRENDS IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION – 2016”- 20th August at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry
Introduction: Recent developments showcased through social media highlight a lack of human values in modern medical professionals. Compassion, empathy and a sincere desire to relieve suffering are found lacking and this seemingly becomes even rarer as qualifications increase. Kidney rackets, unnecessary surgeries, laboratory referral commissions and inflated bills are commonly bemoaned and even recently medical students in Chennai were found throwing a poor dog off their rooftop in glee.
This paper presents the view that introduction of Yoga in medical education may help stem the rot and restore values.
Why yoga?
Yoga is an ancient cultural heritage of India spreading rapidly and being practiced by millions across the globe. It offers a broader perspective of life and refines the personality thus enabling the practitioner to attain their inherent potential in a holistic manner. Yoga is not just a system of exercise but is a way of life. It stresses the importance of social and personal values through the yama (restraints of subhuman tendencies such as violence, stealing and greed etc) and the niyama (humane observances including cleanliness, contentment, self-introspection and dispassionate discipline). The inculcation of these universal values in medical students at the start of their professional career can help them be more humane in their life and profession.
Suggested mechanisms: Numerous physical and mental techniques of Yoga such as asana, pranayama, dharana and dhyana enable attainment of physical, mental and emotional fitness thus enabling them to be skillful and efficient in dealing with omnipresent stressors. A broader worldview enables them to perform their duty in the spirit of nishkama karma (non-attachment to results of actions) thus preventing the unhealthy “Me first”, “Make the most money”, “who cares as long as I am safe” type of attitudes in them. A healthy connection with their inner self creates a cheerful, strong and compassionate being empathetic towards the suffering.
In conclusion: Introduction of Yoga as a holistic way of life with stress on its astha anga (eight components) in the medical curriculum can inculcate a compassionate sense of karuna and seva (selfless service) towards our human brethren. The understanding that illness becomes wellness when we consciously move from the limited sense of “I” to a broader inclusive “WE" will motivate young doctors to be vehicles of change thus restoring once again the much extolled nobility of our medical profession.
Talk on Yoga for holistic wellness (salutogenesis) by Prof KR Sethuraman, Vice Chancellor Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth on the occasion of the International Symposium on Yoga and wellbeing organised by CYTER at SBVU on 12 August 2016.
Unless we aim to correct the manifest psycho-somatic disassociation as well as the underlying ignorant jaundiced perception of reality in the individual, we are not practicing Yoga Chikitsa (Yoga therapy). Managing and suppressing the manifest symptoms with Yoga techniques is just as good or bad as modern Allopathy that focuses on symptomatic management without ever getting close to the real cause of most disorders. How many doctors look at the emotional and psychological issues that are the primary cause of the problem in so many of their patients? When Yoga therapists make the same mistake of merely treating the manifesting symptoms without remedying the cause, it is better referred to as Yogopathy.
This article by Dr Ananda appeared in the Summer 2011 issue of Yoga Therapy Today, an excellent publication of by the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT), USA. www.iayt.org
Yoga as Therapy: Synthesis of Traditional Wisdom with Modern Scientific Knowl...Yogacharya AB Bhavanani
Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani 's invited plenary presentation on "Yoga as Therapy: Synthesis of Traditional Wisdom with Modern Scientific Knowledge" at the 9th International Conference, "Yoga as Therapy: scope, evidence and evolution" organised by and at Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla, India from 27-30 December 2018.
Meditation will improve you intuitive abilities, helping you be more aware of the needs of others around you. Your health will improve greatly, for being more relaxed physically and mentally will allow your body to heal and repair itself with more efficiency.
Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani's invited presentation on, "Yoga as a means to Aid Recovery from Illness" for the International Webinar on “Yoga for Infectious Diseases” on 8th and 9th August, 2020 organised by Lakulish Yoga University.
The video is avaiable from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yS4UVfQXwVo
Managing and suppressing the manifest symptoms with Yoga techniques is just as good or bad as modern allopathic medicine that focuses primarily on symptomatic management without ever getting close to the real cause of most disorders. In this talk, Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani will explore the need to address the primary cause of the problem followed by symptomatic management without which it could merely be Yogopathy.
About the Presenter
Yogacharya Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani is Director of the Centre for Yoga Therapy Education and Research (CYTER), and Professor of Yoga therapy at the Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Pondicherry (www.sbvu.ac.in).
He is also Chairman of the International Centre for Yoga Education and Research at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry, India (www.icyer.com) and Yoganjali Natyalayam, the premier institute of Yoga and Carnatic Music and Bharatanatyam in Pondicherry (www.rishiculture.in). He is son and successor of the internationally acclaimed Yoga team of Yogamaharishi Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj and Yogacharini Kalaimamani Ammaji, Smt Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani.
He is a Gold Medallist in Medical Studies (MBBS) with postgraduate diplomas in both Family Health (PGDFH) as well as Yoga (PGDY) and the Advanced Diploma in Yoga under his illustrious parents in 1991-93. A Fellow of the Indian Academy of Yoga, he has authored 19 DVDs and 23 books on Yoga as well as published more than two hundred papers, compilations and abstracts on Yoga and Yoga research in National and International Journals. His literary works have more than 1450 Citations, with an h–Index of 19 and an i10-Index of 33. In addition, he is a Classical Indian Vocalist, Percussionist, Music Composer and Choreographer of Indian Classical Dance.
He is an Honorary International Advisor to the International Association of Yoga Therapists (www.iayt.org), the Australasian Association of Yoga Therapists (www.yogatherapy.org.au), the World Yoga Foundation (www.worldyogafoundation.in) and Gitananda Yoga Associations worldwide (www.rishiculture.in).
Z Meditation is one of the most effective courses for dealing with suffering and restlessness. You will realize that you cannot segregate your spiritual life from your so-called real life.Zmeditation helps people internalize meditation in their lifestyles to experience improved health, peace & happiness.Awareness, Bliss and Freedom are not merely a few esoteric words. We can experience them as our real nature with meditation.
In an era dominated by advancements in medical science, the concept of holistic health has emerged as a beacon guiding individuals towards a more comprehensive approach to well-being. Holistic health, often referred to as wholistic health, is a philosophy that considers the entire person—body, mind, emotions, and spirit—when addressing health issues. It goes beyond the conventional focus on symptoms and diseases, aiming to achieve balance and harmony in all aspects of an individual's life.
Healing in a holistic sense has faded from medical attention and is rarely discussed in modern (“Western”) medicine especially in therapeutics. However, other disciplines like medical anthropology, sociology, alternate systems of medicine, and medical philosophy have continued an active contemplation of holistic healing. To heal is to achieve or acquire wholeness as a person. The wholeness of personhood involves physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual aspects of human experience (Egnew, 2005).
It is perhaps difficult to quantify the relative importance of the various factors that contribute to healing. It may vary depending on the kind of illness that is being studied. Of the various factors that contribute to healing of illnesses in a community, only 20% could be ascribed to rational treatment using medicines or surgery. The remaining 80% is divided among three faith-based factors (White, 1988).
i) Placebo effect (faith in drugs or procedural interventions)
ii) Hawthorne effect (faith in a health care system, a facility or a professional)
iii) Factor-X or “spiritual factor” (faith in oneself or in the supernatural)
The relative importance of these faith-based factors in holistic healing may be debatable. However, there is no denying that these factors play an important part in the recovery from illnesses.
Dr Ananda's presentation for the National Conference on “CHANGING TRENDS IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION – 2016”- 20th August at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth, Pondicherry
Introduction: Recent developments showcased through social media highlight a lack of human values in modern medical professionals. Compassion, empathy and a sincere desire to relieve suffering are found lacking and this seemingly becomes even rarer as qualifications increase. Kidney rackets, unnecessary surgeries, laboratory referral commissions and inflated bills are commonly bemoaned and even recently medical students in Chennai were found throwing a poor dog off their rooftop in glee.
This paper presents the view that introduction of Yoga in medical education may help stem the rot and restore values.
Why yoga?
Yoga is an ancient cultural heritage of India spreading rapidly and being practiced by millions across the globe. It offers a broader perspective of life and refines the personality thus enabling the practitioner to attain their inherent potential in a holistic manner. Yoga is not just a system of exercise but is a way of life. It stresses the importance of social and personal values through the yama (restraints of subhuman tendencies such as violence, stealing and greed etc) and the niyama (humane observances including cleanliness, contentment, self-introspection and dispassionate discipline). The inculcation of these universal values in medical students at the start of their professional career can help them be more humane in their life and profession.
Suggested mechanisms: Numerous physical and mental techniques of Yoga such as asana, pranayama, dharana and dhyana enable attainment of physical, mental and emotional fitness thus enabling them to be skillful and efficient in dealing with omnipresent stressors. A broader worldview enables them to perform their duty in the spirit of nishkama karma (non-attachment to results of actions) thus preventing the unhealthy “Me first”, “Make the most money”, “who cares as long as I am safe” type of attitudes in them. A healthy connection with their inner self creates a cheerful, strong and compassionate being empathetic towards the suffering.
In conclusion: Introduction of Yoga as a holistic way of life with stress on its astha anga (eight components) in the medical curriculum can inculcate a compassionate sense of karuna and seva (selfless service) towards our human brethren. The understanding that illness becomes wellness when we consciously move from the limited sense of “I” to a broader inclusive “WE" will motivate young doctors to be vehicles of change thus restoring once again the much extolled nobility of our medical profession.
Talk on Yoga for holistic wellness (salutogenesis) by Prof KR Sethuraman, Vice Chancellor Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth on the occasion of the International Symposium on Yoga and wellbeing organised by CYTER at SBVU on 12 August 2016.
Unless we aim to correct the manifest psycho-somatic disassociation as well as the underlying ignorant jaundiced perception of reality in the individual, we are not practicing Yoga Chikitsa (Yoga therapy). Managing and suppressing the manifest symptoms with Yoga techniques is just as good or bad as modern Allopathy that focuses on symptomatic management without ever getting close to the real cause of most disorders. How many doctors look at the emotional and psychological issues that are the primary cause of the problem in so many of their patients? When Yoga therapists make the same mistake of merely treating the manifesting symptoms without remedying the cause, it is better referred to as Yogopathy.
This article by Dr Ananda appeared in the Summer 2011 issue of Yoga Therapy Today, an excellent publication of by the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT), USA. www.iayt.org
Yoga as Therapy: Synthesis of Traditional Wisdom with Modern Scientific Knowl...Yogacharya AB Bhavanani
Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani 's invited plenary presentation on "Yoga as Therapy: Synthesis of Traditional Wisdom with Modern Scientific Knowledge" at the 9th International Conference, "Yoga as Therapy: scope, evidence and evolution" organised by and at Kaivalyadhama, Lonavla, India from 27-30 December 2018.
Meditation will improve you intuitive abilities, helping you be more aware of the needs of others around you. Your health will improve greatly, for being more relaxed physically and mentally will allow your body to heal and repair itself with more efficiency.
Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani's invited presentation on, "Yoga as a means to Aid Recovery from Illness" for the International Webinar on “Yoga for Infectious Diseases” on 8th and 9th August, 2020 organised by Lakulish Yoga University.
The video is avaiable from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yS4UVfQXwVo
Managing and suppressing the manifest symptoms with Yoga techniques is just as good or bad as modern allopathic medicine that focuses primarily on symptomatic management without ever getting close to the real cause of most disorders. In this talk, Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani will explore the need to address the primary cause of the problem followed by symptomatic management without which it could merely be Yogopathy.
About the Presenter
Yogacharya Dr. Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani is Director of the Centre for Yoga Therapy Education and Research (CYTER), and Professor of Yoga therapy at the Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Pondicherry (www.sbvu.ac.in).
He is also Chairman of the International Centre for Yoga Education and Research at Ananda Ashram, Pondicherry, India (www.icyer.com) and Yoganjali Natyalayam, the premier institute of Yoga and Carnatic Music and Bharatanatyam in Pondicherry (www.rishiculture.in). He is son and successor of the internationally acclaimed Yoga team of Yogamaharishi Dr. Swami Gitananda Giri Guru Maharaj and Yogacharini Kalaimamani Ammaji, Smt Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani.
He is a Gold Medallist in Medical Studies (MBBS) with postgraduate diplomas in both Family Health (PGDFH) as well as Yoga (PGDY) and the Advanced Diploma in Yoga under his illustrious parents in 1991-93. A Fellow of the Indian Academy of Yoga, he has authored 19 DVDs and 23 books on Yoga as well as published more than two hundred papers, compilations and abstracts on Yoga and Yoga research in National and International Journals. His literary works have more than 1450 Citations, with an h–Index of 19 and an i10-Index of 33. In addition, he is a Classical Indian Vocalist, Percussionist, Music Composer and Choreographer of Indian Classical Dance.
He is an Honorary International Advisor to the International Association of Yoga Therapists (www.iayt.org), the Australasian Association of Yoga Therapists (www.yogatherapy.org.au), the World Yoga Foundation (www.worldyogafoundation.in) and Gitananda Yoga Associations worldwide (www.rishiculture.in).
Z Meditation is one of the most effective courses for dealing with suffering and restlessness. You will realize that you cannot segregate your spiritual life from your so-called real life.Zmeditation helps people internalize meditation in their lifestyles to experience improved health, peace & happiness.Awareness, Bliss and Freedom are not merely a few esoteric words. We can experience them as our real nature with meditation.
In an era dominated by advancements in medical science, the concept of holistic health has emerged as a beacon guiding individuals towards a more comprehensive approach to well-being. Holistic health, often referred to as wholistic health, is a philosophy that considers the entire person—body, mind, emotions, and spirit—when addressing health issues. It goes beyond the conventional focus on symptoms and diseases, aiming to achieve balance and harmony in all aspects of an individual's life.
Yogacharya Dr Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani's presentation on "Managing Stress through Yoga : Concepts and Methods" during the FDP organized by Central University of Rajasthan from 1 to 5 March 2021.
Cultivating Harmony in Body, Mind, and Soul.pdfKhouloud Mekni
Embrace the holistic tapestry of well-being by integrating mindful practices into your daily life, fostering a harmonious balance between your mind, body, and soul, and embarking on a personal journey towards a richer, more fulfilling existence.
Adventures of the soul in Nagpur, challenges of life and programs, charm and
enthusiasm life. Adventure, Peace, Introspection, Expert guidance, Self- learning
and Memories for life , Relationships, Parenting, Parent- child, Love, Sex,
Intimacy, Marriage, Couple, Compatibility, Togetherness, Retreat, Camp, Adventure,
Soul, Therapy, Explore, Counseling, Marriage counseling, Inner- self, Nature,
Meditation.
The MTL Professional Development Programme is a collection of 202 PowerPoint presentations that will provide you with step-by-step summaries of a key management or personal development skill. This presentation is on "Stress Solutions" and will show you 12 of the physical solutions to stress.
Exploring Self-Care With Therapy: A Path To Holistic Well-Being | Solh WellnessSolh Wellness
Unlock well-being by merging self-care & therapy. Explore key aspects of self-care with therapy and how it improves your mental health from Solh Wellness.
Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar leads (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
The prostate is an exocrine gland of the male mammalian reproductive system
It is a walnut-sized gland that forms part of the male reproductive system and is located in front of the rectum and just below the urinary bladder
Function is to store and secrete a clear, slightly alkaline fluid that constitutes 10-30% of the volume of the seminal fluid that along with the spermatozoa, constitutes semen
A healthy human prostate measures (4cm-vertical, by 3cm-horizontal, 2cm ant-post ).
It surrounds the urethra just below the urinary bladder. It has anterior, median, posterior and two lateral lobes
It’s work is regulated by androgens which are responsible for male sex characteristics
Generalised disease of the prostate due to hormonal derangement which leads to non malignant enlargement of the gland (increase in the number of epithelial cells and stromal tissue)to cause compression of the urethra leading to symptoms (LUTS
Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility...Sujoy Dasgupta
Dr Sujoy Dasgupta presented the study on "Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility? – The unexplored stories of non-consummation" in the 13th Congress of the Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE 2024) at Manila on 24 May, 2024.
- Video recording of this lecture in English language: https://youtu.be/lK81BzxMqdo
- Video recording of this lecture in Arabic language: https://youtu.be/Ve4P0COk9OI
- Link to download the book free: https://nephrotube.blogspot.com/p/nephrotube-nephrology-books.html
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Pulmonary Thromboembolism - etilogy, types, medical- Surgical and nursing man...VarunMahajani
Disruption of blood supply to lung alveoli due to blockage of one or more pulmonary blood vessels is called as Pulmonary thromboembolism. In this presentation we will discuss its causes, types and its management in depth.
Report Back from SGO 2024: What’s the Latest in Cervical Cancer?bkling
Are you curious about what’s new in cervical cancer research or unsure what the findings mean? Join Dr. Emily Ko, a gynecologic oncologist at Penn Medicine, to learn about the latest updates from the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 2024 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer. Dr. Ko will discuss what the research presented at the conference means for you and answer your questions about the new developments.
Lung Cancer: Artificial Intelligence, Synergetics, Complex System Analysis, S...Oleg Kshivets
RESULTS: Overall life span (LS) was 2252.1±1742.5 days and cumulative 5-year survival (5YS) reached 73.2%, 10 years – 64.8%, 20 years – 42.5%. 513 LCP lived more than 5 years (LS=3124.6±1525.6 days), 148 LCP – more than 10 years (LS=5054.4±1504.1 days).199 LCP died because of LC (LS=562.7±374.5 days). 5YS of LCP after bi/lobectomies was significantly superior in comparison with LCP after pneumonectomies (78.1% vs.63.7%, P=0.00001 by log-rank test). AT significantly improved 5YS (66.3% vs. 34.8%) (P=0.00000 by log-rank test) only for LCP with N1-2. Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: phase transition (PT) early-invasive LC in terms of synergetics, PT N0—N12, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells- CC and blood cells subpopulations), G1-3, histology, glucose, AT, blood cell circuit, prothrombin index, heparin tolerance, recalcification time (P=0.000-0.038). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and PT early-invasive LC (rank=1), PT N0—N12 (rank=2), thrombocytes/CC (3), erythrocytes/CC (4), eosinophils/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), segmented neutrophils/CC (8), stick neutrophils/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10); leucocytes/CC (11). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (area under ROC curve=1.0; error=0.0).
CONCLUSIONS: 5YS of LCP after radical procedures significantly depended on: 1) PT early-invasive cancer; 2) PT N0--N12; 3) cell ratio factors; 4) blood cell circuit; 5) biochemical factors; 6) hemostasis system; 7) AT; 8) LC characteristics; 9) LC cell dynamics; 10) surgery type: lobectomy/pneumonectomy; 11) anthropometric data. Optimal diagnosis and treatment strategies for LC are: 1) screening and early detection of LC; 2) availability of experienced thoracic surgeons because of complexity of radical procedures; 3) aggressive en block surgery and adequate lymph node dissection for completeness; 4) precise prediction; 5) adjuvant chemoimmunoradiotherapy for LCP with unfavorable prognosis.
2. Our Mission
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To empower individuals to embrace self-
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5. Education – Today’s Orientation
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3 Keys to Becoming Well Within
Overview of our Programs
How to get engaged
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Wellness is inherent in everyone, no
matter what level of health or disease is
being experienced
8. Surgery
Pharmaceutical Self-Care
s
Optimal Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and
not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. ~World Health
Organization, 1948
9. Dr : We can cure your
condition with surgery
or a strict diet.
Patient: Better go with
surgery, doc, my insurance
won’t cover strict diet.
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I hear, and I
forget.
I see, and I
remember.
I do, and I
understand.
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the assessment can download from our website or you can pick it up at Well
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Use the Circle of Life Assessment to measure your current
(within the last month or two) satisfaction in 12 aspects of your
life.
Rather than giving yourself a score based on how well you
think you are performing (or how others might judge you), the
purpose of this assessment is to measure how you feel or
what your level of satisfaction is with each area of your life at
this time. Allow 10 minutes in an undisturbed place, perhaps
with relaxing music, while you fill in your circle assessment.
Your responses are just for you and your use at Well Within.
Using colored pencils or crayons, shade in each section
measuring your satisfaction in each area on a scale of 1-10
with 10 being the highest.
When finished please write on the back of your
12.
13. Consider your top 3 strengths…
What makes these areas of my life with the
highest score (your strengths) work so well in
my life?
What am I doing to make it successful?
14. Stress
Nonspecific response of the body to any
demand placed upon it.
The body responds in the same manner
whether the stressor is + or –
Eustress – positive stressors
Distress – negative stressors
17. Relaxation Response
The relaxation response has been scientifically
proven to be an effective treatment for a wide
range of stress-related disorders.
In fact, to the extent that any disease is
caused or made worse by stress, the
relaxation response can help.
18. 1st Key to Becoming Well Within
Relaxation
Response
19. 2nd Key to Becoming Well
Within
Relaxation
Response
Positive
Emotion
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Within
Relaxation
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field of mind-body medicine.
National Center for Complementary and
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Psychotherapy Meditation
Cancer
Smoking
Survivorship
Cessation
23. Additional Resources…
On the Radio On the Web
• Hope, Healing & Wellbeing • Becoming Well Within
with Mary Treacy O’Keefe Resource Directory
• Learn to live each day to the • http://www.becomingwell.org/
fullest by enhancing mental, • a directory of integrated or
physical, and spiritual healing complementary medicine and
as well as overall wellness. other resources in
Minnesota.
24. Next steps…
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Education = all programs and services are designed to bring you top-quality education in the areas of wellness and health promotion. Awareness = Well Within is your source for Complementary Healing Services. We provide several opportunities at our center, but also connect you to resources in our community through our Becoming Well Within website.Accessibility = Wellness is worth the investment. But if finanacial support is needed, We provide our services to all – regardless of ability to pay. Transformation = As you cultivate awareness through self-inquiry, and receive support through education and healing services, you can safely move through even the most difficult transitions in life.Empowerment = Our hope is for each person to know themselves, their needs, and how to tap into the healing power of mindfulness and positive emotions to bring satisfaction and joy to their life.
Wellness Wheel – Focus on Self-CareHolistic Approach
Dr. Herbert Benson, author of the relaxation response, describes the pursuit of optimal health as being like a three-legged stool.Two legs of the stool: Surgery and Pharmaceuticals are delivered by Western Medicine and we are fortunate to have access to some of the best medcine in the world.Unfortunately, the combination of a healthcare system that is disease-oriented and individuals who are unwilling or lack the skills to practice good self-care has created a situation that makes achieving optimal health especially challenging. Consider this next slide…
So Self-care DOES require commitment and dedication on your part. But the Well Within model of Education to Empowerment provides a supportive and sustainable framework to move you confidently into a proactive role in your health and wellbeing.So let’s move now into some introductory concepts related to good self care…
Good self-care begins with awareness.I like this Chinese Proverb (read)…it reinforces the importance of learning a concept in body mind and spirit. So if you are able, take a moment to stand up, balance your weight evenly between both feet – standing tall in mountain posture.Carefully lift one foot up off the floor… (pause)… return the foot and stand in mountain posture…(pause)… what skill did it take to perform that task?Yes – BALANCE- and holistic balance is what we are seeking in Becoming Well Within.
Consider your top 3 strengths from your wellness assessment…Tapping into our strengths is a skill that will help transform difficult situations or personal challenges into manageable experiences that serve our personal growth. When you hear about Well Within’s programming, you will hear us refer to using practices that are “Evidence Based”
----- Meeting Notes (8/29/12 18:49) -----to provide support. Too often, people choose to isolate themselves when suffering. Evidence, however, shows that seeking support is an effective strategy for increasing wellbeing and achieving personal goals.
The majority of our healing services come from the field of Complementary Medicine specifically the area of mind-body medicine. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) is the Federal Government’s lead agency for scientific research on the diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine. For further information on complementary medicine, you can go to the centers website.Well Within seeks to align ourselves with evidence-based practices so that physicians and other medical providers feel comfortable referring to our programs for complementary support. The majority of our participants come from clinic and physician referral. More and more, Western Medicine is honoring the important role that complementary medicine plays in the prevention and management of disease.
Wellness Coaching is offered both individually and in group settings. Wellness Coaching can be a supportive and effective strategy for making the health behavior changes required to support your whole healing.Additionally, we have practitioners that can meet with you individually for holistic counseling or energy medicine. Our practice groups provide excellent skill development in mindfulness and meditation.Our Wellness Circles include: > our FREE Integrative Wellness Support Circle meets weekly on Tuesdays from 2-3:30 or once/month on the second Monday from 6-7:30 pm > Renewing Life – 9 wk transformation program to assist Quarterly, we provide a variety of integrative healing programs by expert volunteers from a variety of disciplines. Check out our website for upcoming programs.And finally, we are especially proud of the outreach work that Well Within provides. Volunteers take our self-care message to church groups, social service agencies like Dorothy Day and Domestic Violence shelters, and other organizations like hospice, American Cancer Society, and various hospital support groups.We also provide Prayer Support for those who want to tap into this powerful source of support.
Discover how to strengthen your immune system, reduce stress and anxiety, and foster hope and spiritual growth. Be inspired by the stories of people who have not just survived, but have thrived, while finding meaning and purpose within challenging situations. It’s time for hope to return and healing to begin. Join us.
----- Meeting Notes (8/29/12 19:32) -----Thankyou for joining me today for this brief orientation to holistic health, the importance of self-care, and an overview of our programs and services. I do hope that you come visit our center soon. We look forward to walking the path with you to Becoming Well Within.