The body scan meditation involves lying down and slowly focusing attention on different parts of the body while breathing. One begins by focusing on the left foot, then slowly moves attention up the left leg and across the body to the right foot. The goal is to observe physical sensations in each body part without judgment. This teaches awareness of physical tension and signals to help prevent stress. The body scan gets one in touch with the body to recognize sensations and become familiar with physical states.
Outline – Session 9
Integration into the workplace
Mindful Meetings
Mindful work sessions
Mindful discussions with colleagues
Mindful direction – self and others
My own practice sessions
Seated Meditation
Three minute breathing space
Mindful Reflection
Feedback on this course
The impact meditation has had on individual performance both in and out of the office is reason for people to incorporate this into your daily practice. Here's a guide to help get you started.
Belly breathing can be used to help us:
- calm down
- clear our mind
- help us focus
You can purchase our audio programming to practise similar skills at my store at: http://michaelhballard.ca/store-2/
Warning:
NEVER use this skill while operating any type of moving or stationery vehicle or animal.
Yoga for everyone 10 yoga poses you need to knowBarryAllen149
According to the research Yoga flexibility to the body, helps in weight reduction, increases the strength of muscle and tone and many more.
Along with these physical benefits Yoga helps reduce stress, reduce sleep disorder, resolve drug abuse, sleeping disorder, headache and so on.
Slide show of my inservice on Wed 18.3.2015 @ 7:45 am on KFSH-Riyadh. It takes a brief view of Alexander technique, whose Alexander, how he discover his technique, why it's related to PT, how to assess and treat or guide the client or patient.
references:
The Alexander Technique Workbook Your Personal Program for Health, Poise and Fitness by Richard Brennan 1992.
Teach yourself the Alexander Technique by Richard Craze 1996.
change your posture change your life how the power of the alexander technique can combat back by Richard Brennan 2012.
The Alexander Technique Solutions for Back Problems video lesson by Deborah Caplan.
10 highly beneficial basic yoga poses for beginnersTheyogaunit
We provide exclusive yoga classes that too according to your needs and requirements. If you haven’t started practicing yet, then you have the option of beginning yoga in our Claremont studio.
Energy Medicine
The following simple techniques can benefit nearly anyone living in the stress-producing, polluted, naturealien,
energy-scrambling environments that mark our technological progress. I also suggest that you combine
these methods into a “daily energy routine,” and that you use it every day. The daily routine builds positive
habits into your energy field. The techniques are simple yet potent, and they are cumulative.
Don't flip out! Guaranteed to make you smile. Created by Bruce Kasanoff and Jim George, author of Time to Make It Stop: The How of Now http://www.amazon.com/Time-Make-It-Stop-How/dp/0615690742
Outline – Session 9
Integration into the workplace
Mindful Meetings
Mindful work sessions
Mindful discussions with colleagues
Mindful direction – self and others
My own practice sessions
Seated Meditation
Three minute breathing space
Mindful Reflection
Feedback on this course
The impact meditation has had on individual performance both in and out of the office is reason for people to incorporate this into your daily practice. Here's a guide to help get you started.
Belly breathing can be used to help us:
- calm down
- clear our mind
- help us focus
You can purchase our audio programming to practise similar skills at my store at: http://michaelhballard.ca/store-2/
Warning:
NEVER use this skill while operating any type of moving or stationery vehicle or animal.
Yoga for everyone 10 yoga poses you need to knowBarryAllen149
According to the research Yoga flexibility to the body, helps in weight reduction, increases the strength of muscle and tone and many more.
Along with these physical benefits Yoga helps reduce stress, reduce sleep disorder, resolve drug abuse, sleeping disorder, headache and so on.
Slide show of my inservice on Wed 18.3.2015 @ 7:45 am on KFSH-Riyadh. It takes a brief view of Alexander technique, whose Alexander, how he discover his technique, why it's related to PT, how to assess and treat or guide the client or patient.
references:
The Alexander Technique Workbook Your Personal Program for Health, Poise and Fitness by Richard Brennan 1992.
Teach yourself the Alexander Technique by Richard Craze 1996.
change your posture change your life how the power of the alexander technique can combat back by Richard Brennan 2012.
The Alexander Technique Solutions for Back Problems video lesson by Deborah Caplan.
10 highly beneficial basic yoga poses for beginnersTheyogaunit
We provide exclusive yoga classes that too according to your needs and requirements. If you haven’t started practicing yet, then you have the option of beginning yoga in our Claremont studio.
Energy Medicine
The following simple techniques can benefit nearly anyone living in the stress-producing, polluted, naturealien,
energy-scrambling environments that mark our technological progress. I also suggest that you combine
these methods into a “daily energy routine,” and that you use it every day. The daily routine builds positive
habits into your energy field. The techniques are simple yet potent, and they are cumulative.
Don't flip out! Guaranteed to make you smile. Created by Bruce Kasanoff and Jim George, author of Time to Make It Stop: The How of Now http://www.amazon.com/Time-Make-It-Stop-How/dp/0615690742
Mindfulness activity presented by the Spanish team in the second teacher training of our Erasmus + project: Happy people will change the world, held in Ezernieki (Latvia)
Your body is communicating with you all the time. Are you listening? See what changes for you when you start paying attention - and use the wisdom of the body to assist you in making choices!
Body scan meditation is a type of mindfulness meditation in which you focus your attention on different parts of your body, from your toes to your head. As you scan your body, you pay attention to any sensations you feel, such as itching, pain, or warmth. You may also focus on your breath and how it feels as it moves in and out of your body.
The goal of body scan meditation is to increase your awareness of your body and to help you relax. Although it may take some practice to master, body scan meditation can be a helpful tool for managing stress and anxiety.
The Importance of Breath Control During Public Speaking.pdfDaniel Kingsley
One of the first things you need to understand about public speaking is that you must breathe correctly and efficiently to continue speaking with proper cadence and intonation. The best presenters out there know the importance of breathing and the advantages it gives them when they’re speaking. If you feel nervous on stage, and this is a real issue, focusing on proper breath control will be a significant part of your improvement in public speaking skills.
Defecation
Normal defecation begins with movement in the left colon, moving stool toward the anus. When stool reaches the rectum, the distention causes relaxation of the internal sphincter and an awareness of the need to defecate. At the time of defecation, the external sphincter relaxes, and abdominal muscles contract, increasing intrarectal pressure and forcing the stool out
The Valsalva maneuver exerts pressure to expel faeces through a voluntary contraction of the abdominal muscles while maintaining forced expiration against a closed airway. Patients with cardiovascular disease, glaucoma, increased intracranial pressure, or a new surgical wound are at greater risk for cardiac dysrhythmias and elevated blood pressure with the Valsalva maneuver and need to avoid straining to pass the stool.
Normal defecation is painless, resulting in passage of soft, formed stool
CONSTIPATION
Constipation is a symptom, not a disease. Improper diet, reduced fluid intake, lack of exercise, and certain medications can cause constipation. For example, patients receiving opiates for pain after surgery often require a stool softener or laxative to prevent constipation. The signs of constipation include infrequent bowel movements (less than every 3 days), difficulty passing stools, excessive straining, inability to defecate at will, and hard feaces
IMPACTION
Fecal impaction results from unrelieved constipation. It is a collection of hardened feces wedged in the rectum that a person cannot expel. In cases of severe impaction the mass extends up into the sigmoid colon.
DIARRHEA
Diarrhea is an increase in the number of stools and the passage of liquid, unformed feces. It is associated with disorders affecting digestion, absorption, and secretion in the GI tract. Intestinal contents pass through the small and large intestine too quickly to allow for the usual absorption of fluid and nutrients. Irritation within the colon results in increased mucus secretion. As a result, feces become watery, and the patient is unable to control the urge to defecate. Normally an anal bag is safe and effective in long-term treatment of patients with fecal incontinence at home, in hospice, or in the hospital. Fecal incontinence is expensive and a potentially dangerous condition in terms of contamination and risk of skin ulceration
HEMORRHOIDS
Hemorrhoids are dilated, engorged veins in the lining of the rectum. They are either external or internal.
FLATULENCE
As gas accumulates in the lumen of the intestines, the bowel wall stretches and distends (flatulence). It is a common cause of abdominal fullness, pain, and cramping. Normally intestinal gas escapes through the mouth (belching) or the anus (passing of flatus)
FECAL INCONTINENCE
Fecal incontinence is the inability to control passage of feces and gas from the anus. Incontinence harms a patient’s body image
PREPARATION AND GIVING OF LAXATIVESACCORDING TO POTTER AND PERRY,
An enema is the instillation of a solution into the rectum and sig
One of the most developed cities of India, the city of Chennai is the capital of Tamilnadu and many people from different parts of India come here to earn their bread and butter. Being a metropolitan, the city is filled with towering building and beaches but the sad part as with almost every Indian city
Medical Technology Tackles New Health Care Demand - Research Report - March 2...pchutichetpong
M Capital Group (“MCG”) predicts that with, against, despite, and even without the global pandemic, the medical technology (MedTech) industry shows signs of continuous healthy growth, driven by smaller, faster, and cheaper devices, growing demand for home-based applications, technological innovation, strategic acquisitions, investments, and SPAC listings. MCG predicts that this should reflects itself in annual growth of over 6%, well beyond 2028.
According to Chris Mouchabhani, Managing Partner at M Capital Group, “Despite all economic scenarios that one may consider, beyond overall economic shocks, medical technology should remain one of the most promising and robust sectors over the short to medium term and well beyond 2028.”
There is a movement towards home-based care for the elderly, next generation scanning and MRI devices, wearable technology, artificial intelligence incorporation, and online connectivity. Experts also see a focus on predictive, preventive, personalized, participatory, and precision medicine, with rising levels of integration of home care and technological innovation.
The average cost of treatment has been rising across the board, creating additional financial burdens to governments, healthcare providers and insurance companies. According to MCG, cost-per-inpatient-stay in the United States alone rose on average annually by over 13% between 2014 to 2021, leading MedTech to focus research efforts on optimized medical equipment at lower price points, whilst emphasizing portability and ease of use. Namely, 46% of the 1,008 medical technology companies in the 2021 MedTech Innovator (“MTI”) database are focusing on prevention, wellness, detection, or diagnosis, signaling a clear push for preventive care to also tackle costs.
In addition, there has also been a lasting impact on consumer and medical demand for home care, supported by the pandemic. Lockdowns, closure of care facilities, and healthcare systems subjected to capacity pressure, accelerated demand away from traditional inpatient care. Now, outpatient care solutions are driving industry production, with nearly 70% of recent diagnostics start-up companies producing products in areas such as ambulatory clinics, at-home care, and self-administered diagnostics.
How many patients does case series should have In comparison to case reports.pdfpubrica101
Pubrica’s team of researchers and writers create scientific and medical research articles, which may be important resources for authors and practitioners. Pubrica medical writers assist you in creating and revising the introduction by alerting the reader to gaps in the chosen study subject. Our professionals understand the order in which the hypothesis topic is followed by the broad subject, the issue, and the backdrop.
https://pubrica.com/academy/case-study-or-series/how-many-patients-does-case-series-should-have-in-comparison-to-case-reports/
Global launch of the Healthy Ageing and Prevention Index 2nd wave – alongside...ILC- UK
The Healthy Ageing and Prevention Index is an online tool created by ILC that ranks countries on six metrics including, life span, health span, work span, income, environmental performance, and happiness. The Index helps us understand how well countries have adapted to longevity and inform decision makers on what must be done to maximise the economic benefits that comes with living well for longer.
Alongside the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva on 28 May 2024, we launched the second version of our Index, allowing us to track progress and give new insights into what needs to be done to keep populations healthier for longer.
The speakers included:
Professor Orazio Schillaci, Minister of Health, Italy
Dr Hans Groth, Chairman of the Board, World Demographic & Ageing Forum
Professor Ilona Kickbusch, Founder and Chair, Global Health Centre, Geneva Graduate Institute and co-chair, World Health Summit Council
Dr Natasha Azzopardi Muscat, Director, Country Health Policies and Systems Division, World Health Organisation EURO
Dr Marta Lomazzi, Executive Manager, World Federation of Public Health Associations
Dr Shyam Bishen, Head, Centre for Health and Healthcare and Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum
Dr Karin Tegmark Wisell, Director General, Public Health Agency of Sweden
Leading the Way in Nephrology: Dr. David Greene's Work with Stem Cells for Ki...Dr. David Greene Arizona
As we watch Dr. Greene's continued efforts and research in Arizona, it's clear that stem cell therapy holds a promising key to unlocking new doors in the treatment of kidney disease. With each study and trial, we step closer to a world where kidney disease is no longer a life sentence but a treatable condition, thanks to pioneers like Dr. David Greene.
CRISPR-Cas9, a revolutionary gene-editing tool, holds immense potential to reshape medicine, agriculture, and our understanding of life. But like any powerful tool, it comes with ethical considerations.
Unveiling CRISPR: This naturally occurring bacterial defense system (crRNA & Cas9 protein) fights viruses. Scientists repurposed it for precise gene editing (correction, deletion, insertion) by targeting specific DNA sequences.
The Promise: CRISPR offers exciting possibilities:
Gene Therapy: Correcting genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis.
Agriculture: Engineering crops resistant to pests and harsh environments.
Research: Studying gene function to unlock new knowledge.
The Peril: Ethical concerns demand attention:
Off-target Effects: Unintended DNA edits can have unforeseen consequences.
Eugenics: Misusing CRISPR for designer babies raises social and ethical questions.
Equity: High costs could limit access to this potentially life-saving technology.
The Path Forward: Responsible development is crucial:
International Collaboration: Clear guidelines are needed for research and human trials.
Public Education: Open discussions ensure informed decisions about CRISPR.
Prioritize Safety and Ethics: Safety and ethical principles must be paramount.
CRISPR offers a powerful tool for a better future, but responsible development and addressing ethical concerns are essential. By prioritizing safety, fostering open dialogue, and ensuring equitable access, we can harness CRISPR's power for the benefit of all. (2998 characters)
Explore our infographic on 'Essential Metrics for Palliative Care Management' which highlights key performance indicators crucial for enhancing the quality and efficiency of palliative care services.
This visual guide breaks down important metrics across four categories: Patient-Centered Metrics, Care Efficiency Metrics, Quality of Life Metrics, and Staff Metrics. Each section is designed to help healthcare professionals monitor and improve care delivery for patients facing serious illnesses. Understand how to implement these metrics in your palliative care practices for better outcomes and higher satisfaction levels.
Antibiotic Stewardship by Anushri Srivastava.pptxAnushriSrivastav
Stewardship is the act of taking good care of something.
Antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate use of antimicrobials (including antibiotics), improves patient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
WHO launched the Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance System (GLASS) in 2015 to fill knowledge gaps and inform strategies at all levels.
ACCORDING TO apic.org,
Antimicrobial stewardship is a coordinated program that promotes the appropriate use of antimicrobials (including antibiotics), improves patient outcomes, reduces microbial resistance, and decreases the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant organisms.
ACCORDING TO pewtrusts.org,
Antibiotic stewardship refers to efforts in doctors’ offices, hospitals, long term care facilities, and other health care settings to ensure that antibiotics are used only when necessary and appropriate
According to WHO,
Antimicrobial stewardship is a systematic approach to educate and support health care professionals to follow evidence-based guidelines for prescribing and administering antimicrobials
In 1996, John McGowan and Dale Gerding first applied the term antimicrobial stewardship, where they suggested a causal association between antimicrobial agent use and resistance. They also focused on the urgency of large-scale controlled trials of antimicrobial-use regulation employing sophisticated epidemiologic methods, molecular typing, and precise resistance mechanism analysis.
Antimicrobial Stewardship(AMS) refers to the optimal selection, dosing, and duration of antimicrobial treatment resulting in the best clinical outcome with minimal side effects to the patients and minimal impact on subsequent resistance.
According to the 2019 report, in the US, more than 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur each year, and more than 35000 people die. In addition to this, it also mentioned that 223,900 cases of Clostridoides difficile occurred in 2017, of which 12800 people died. The report did not include viruses or parasites
VISION
Being proactive
Supporting optimal animal and human health
Exploring ways to reduce overall use of antimicrobials
Using the drugs that prevent and treat disease by killing microscopic organisms in a responsible way
GOAL
to prevent the generation and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Doing so will preserve the effectiveness of these drugs in animals and humans for years to come.
being to preserve human and animal health and the effectiveness of antimicrobial medications.
to implement a multidisciplinary approach in assembling a stewardship team to include an infectious disease physician, a clinical pharmacist with infectious diseases training, infection preventionist, and a close collaboration with the staff in the clinical microbiology laboratory
to prevent antimicrobial overuse, misuse and abuse.
to minimize the developme
India Clinical Trials Market: Industry Size and Growth Trends [2030] Analyzed...Kumar Satyam
According to TechSci Research report, "India Clinical Trials Market- By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2030F," the India Clinical Trials Market was valued at USD 2.05 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.64% through 2030. The market is driven by a variety of factors, making India an attractive destination for pharmaceutical companies and researchers. India's vast and diverse patient population, cost-effective operational environment, and a large pool of skilled medical professionals contribute significantly to the market's growth. Additionally, increasing government support in streamlining regulations and the growing prevalence of lifestyle diseases further propel the clinical trials market.
Growing Prevalence of Lifestyle Diseases
The rising incidence of lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer is a major trend driving the clinical trials market in India. These conditions necessitate the development and testing of new treatment methods, creating a robust demand for clinical trials. The increasing burden of these diseases highlights the need for innovative therapies and underscores the importance of India as a key player in global clinical research.
2. The Body Scan - Script
Find a place where you will be safe, secure, and undisturbed. Lie on your back on a firm mat or cushioned floor, arms resting by your
side, palms facing upward. If you find it difficult to stay awake during the meditation, it may be helpful to open your eyes or prop your
head up with a pillow. If neither helps, you can change position that that would help you stay awake. Other positions include standing
or sitting in a chair.
Close your eyes and start to focus your attention on the fact that you are breathing. Allow each inhale and exhale to flow through
your body. Notice how your body feels with each breath as well as where the breath flows. With each breath, allow yourself to sink
deeper into the floor. •Keep in mind that your mind will inevitably wander through this practice as that is what all minds do. When
this happens, notice it and gently and kindly bring your attention back to the part of the body on which you were focusing.
As you continue to breathe, on the inhale, imagine the breath filling your lungs and then moving down into the belly, into the left leg,
and all the way out of the left toes. As you exhale, imagine or feel your breath moving in through your toes, up the left leg, through
the abdomen, all the way up into your chest, and finally out through your nose. With a playful approach, practice a couple of cycles of
this kind of breathing.
Use this breathing technique throughout the remainder of the scan. When you notice a tense or unpleasant sensation, breathe into it
and imagine relaxing, releasing, and letting go. Notice all the sensations in your body, beginning with the bottom of your left foot.
Where do you feel pressure? What does it feel like? Move with your attention from the bottom of your left foot, up the ankle to the
left leg, lower leg, knee, upper leg, across the pelvic region, down the right leg. Move into your pelvic region, scanning the front and
back of your body. Notice all the sensations that arise and let them go.
As you focus on each part of the body, observe what you see and feel there without forcing anything to happen. If you don’t feel
anything in an area of your body, that’s okay. Simply act as an observer, noticing how your body feels today. Continue up through the
stomach, upper chest, neck, down the left arm, back up through the collarbone down the right arm, up to your hairline, forehead,
and finally face. Remember to observe each small area of every part of your body. For example, you may want to notice what is
happening in between your toes, ankles, shoulders, ears, tongue. Investigate every area of the body with gentle curiosity. After
observing every point in the body, feel your body as a whole, breathing in and out, fully alive.
3. Why do the body scan?
The body scan teaches us to recognize and experience physical sensations.
Much of our attention focuses on our thoughts and on matters outside our
body such as our job, social environment, etc. This creates the risk that one
pays very little attention to physical signals.
The recognition of physical signals such as tension or restlessness is
important, especially for the prevention of stress and burn-out (Shapiro, Astin,
Bishop, & Cordova, 2005). The body scan is a method to get more in touch
with body sensations and signals and to become familiar with them.
Editor's Notes
THE BODY SCAN - SCRIPT
•Find a place where you will be safe, secure, and undisturbed.
•Lie on your back on a firm mat or cushioned floor, arms resting by your side, palms facing upward.
•If you find it difficult to stay awake during the meditation, it may be helpful to open your eyes or prop your head up with a pillow. If neither helps, you can change position that that would help you stay awake. Other positions include standing or sitting in a chair.
•Close your eyes and start to focus your attention on the fact that you are breathing. Allow each inhale and exhale to flow through your body. Notice how your body feels with each breath as well as where the breath flows. With each breath, allow yourself to sink deeper into the floor.
•Keep in mind that your mind will inevitably wander through this practice as that is what all minds do. When this happens, notice it and gently and kindly bring your attention back to the part of the body on which you were focusing.
•As you continue to breathe, on the inhale, imagine the breath filling your lungs and then moving down into the belly, into the left leg, and all the way out of the left toes. As you exhale, imagine or feel your breath moving in through your toes, up the left leg, through the abdomen, all the way up into your chest, and finally out through your nose. With a playful approach, practice a couple of cycles of this kind of breathing.
•Use this breathing technique throughout the remainder of the scan. When you notice a tense or unpleasant sensation, breathe into it and imagine relaxing, releasing, and letting go.
•Notice all the sensations in your body, beginning with the bottom of your left foot. Where do you feel pressure? What does it feel like?
•Move with your attention from the bottom of your left foot, up the ankle to the left leg, lower leg, knee, upper leg, across the pelvic region, down the right leg. Move into your pelvic region, scanning the front and back of your body. Notice all the sensations that arise and let them go.
•As you focus on each part of the body, observe what you see and feel there without forcing anything to happen. If you don’t feel anything in an area of your body, that’s okay. Simply act as an observer, noticing how your body feels today.
•Continue up through the stomach, upper chest, neck, down the left arm, back up through the collarbone down the right arm, up to your hairline, forehead, and finally face.
•Remember to observe each small area of every part of your body. For example, you may want to notice what is happening in between your toes, ankles, shoulders, ears, tongue. Investigate every area of the body with gentle curiosity.
•After observing every point in the body, feel your body as a whole, breathing in and out, fully alive.
The body scan is a method that allows us to experience how strongly we experience the noise of our thoughts throughout our bodies. The simple instruction binds attention to one part of the body at a time, this can be much more difficult than one might initially think.
The body scan is a method to learn how to draw attention to a specific point. In the body scan, the point of attention is one part of the body. The effect of the training of attention in this way can also transfer to other areas, such as focusing (concentrating) the attention on a specific task, a conversation with someone, etc.
The body scan is a method that helps to learn to detect when attention wanders. Being able to notice when attention wanders is a critical component of successful self-control. Within the self-control literature this function is indicated by the term “monitoring” (for more information see: Carver, 2004).
The body scan can provide insight into the nature and pattern of thoughts in general. In this way you may notice recurring themes of thoughts and realize how some thoughts are played over and over again like an old record.
The way in which attention is returned to the body, gently without judgment is an exercise in an important part of mindfulness: self-compassion.