12 Sep, 2011
Shrinkpod Ep William S. Breitbart, MD President of Academy of Psychsomatic Medicine discusses role of spirituality in psychiatric care of cancer patients. William S. Breitbart Chief of Psychiatric Services and President of the Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine is interviewed by John Blamphin former Director of Communications of the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Breitbart discusses the role of spirituality in the psychiatric care of patients with cancer. Video Rating: 0 /…. Click Here to Read More
4 Sep, 2011
Win the Cold War Article by Sandra Prior Winter is the time for bugs and bad weather. Make your body invincible with these immune-system boosters.Drink Water The delicate mucous membranes that line the upper respiratory tract – one of your body’s first defenses – work best when they’re thoroughly moist. When you sleep at night, your water reserves are raided for body recuperation and repair, and you need to ensure your immune system has all the liquid it needs, especially when you’re battling nasty germs. When you’re sick, your fluids not only transport nutrients to the illness site, but also take toxins away for disposal. Eight 250ml glasses of water daily is the absolute…. Click Here to Read More
30 Aug, 2011
Handbook of Hypnosis and Psychosomatic Medicine No Synopsis Available List Price: 183.0 Price:…. Click Here to Read More
26 Aug, 2011

by RajivShah Question by Lauren Padgett: Temporary Home Symptom Relief for Lymphatic Cancer in Terminally Ill Canine? She has battled cancer for 15 months (several chemo options and 3 remissions but the cancer came back worse), today, the vet told us there was no more treatment options left. He tried to get us to put her to sleep today. We refused. We would like to keep her alive and comfortable for as long as possible. Both of these things go hand in hand. My object with this question is to increase her comfort. I tried to get the vet to call in liquid medicine for IV but he wouldn’t do it. We live 2 hours from the veterinary specialists. He said that the chemo punctures in the vein…. Click Here to Read More
14 Aug, 2011
Panic Attacks and Cardiovascular Disease: Is There a Link? Article by Grant Shields Panic attack is a condition where a person experiences sudden feelings of dread and fear without any warning. The event usually takes no more than 10 minutes, but for a person experiencing a panic attack, it would seem like an eternity.When a person experiences a panic attack, the first thing that would always come into mind is that they are having a heart attack. This is not surprising since a person experiencing a panic attack and a heart attack go through the same symptoms, which includes shortness of breath, tightening of the chest, numbing sensation of the face and extremities and severe heart…. Click Here to Read More
9 Aug, 2011
Psychosomatic Medicine: A Companion to the American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Psychosomatic Medicine Best…. Click Here to Read More
5 Aug, 2011

Everyday Biological Stress Mechanisms (Advances in Psychosomatic Medicine) The book contains articles describing the frontline in research on biological markers of stress in daily life. The stressors inducing biological reactions range from extremely strenuous physical efforts in athletes (Japanese triathlon) to anxiety-provoking situations for children in nursery schools, examinations for students, and daily stressors at work in the form of job strain. The biological parameters discussed are immunological (interleukins and responses to vaccination), endocrinological (cortisol and prolactin) and physiological (blood pressure monitored during daily life). One chapter discusses new…. Click Here to Read More
1 Aug, 2011

by RajivShah Family Weekend Breaks Article by Colin McDonald Weekend BreaksHolidays are an excellent way to unwind and forget about the daily grind. Unfortunately, finding the time and the money to enjoy as many you’d like can often be a struggle. However, you may be surprised to find out that a holiday doesn’t have to be two weeks long and in an exotic or hot location to do you the world of good. Today’s world is moving quickly and seldom does anyone ever take the chance to stop and smell the roses. In our fast-paced society taking some down time can be the perfect solution to many of the problems we face in this modern age of technology. Just taking a break from the pressures of…. Click Here to Read More
1 Aug, 2011

by dontcallmeikke Here’s a diet that ACTUALLY works! Article by Crystal Bailey Have you tried diet after diet and hours in the gym trying to burn belly fat with little to no results? I know I have. There are so many diets out there taking your money and promising results and in the end, your money is gone and you still see nothing. What some people don’t know is there are many harmful side effects and health risk involved with dieting. Going on a diet could increase your risk of developing potentially deadly conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer, a study has revealed. It found that those who controlled their calorie intake produced higher levels of the harmful…. Click Here to Read More
28 Jul, 2011
The Autoimmunity Bible & Norton Protocol 100+ terrible diseases are classified as autoimmune. 100+ of millions of people are suffering life-altering effects of these ailments and the conventional medicine is powerless and offers no answers. A holistic protocol offers new found hope. The Autoimmunity Bible & Norton…. Click Here to Read More
23 Jul, 2011

Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry in Japan (Advances in Psychosomatic Medicine) Despite great advances in medical technology, the stresses of illness persist, resulting in a significant prevalence of comorbid psychiatric disorders in hospital and ambulatory medical settings. Consultation-liaison psychiatry is the subspecialty of psychiatry that focuses upon these issues. It has become a link between mental health disciplines and other fields of health care all over the world. This volume documents the vibrant energy and productivity of Japanese consultation-liaison psychiatrists who have developed a new biopsychosocial model for the treatment of patients with a variety of serious…. Click Here to Read More
19 Jul, 2011

by RajivShah Pre-op stress management helps men with prostate cancer Article by Priyanka Verma According to researchers, providing patients with stress management interventions before surgery not only reduces mood disturbance but also helps in their healing and recovery process.Lower stress levels tend to boost the immune function which cuts the risk of cancer spreading and also enhances the physical well being and the quality of life of the men.Lead author of the study, Dr Lorenzo Cohen, professor in MD Anderson’s Departments of General Oncology and Behavioral Science stated, “Both the physical and psychological stress of surgery can be harmful to the immune system. “Even brief…. Click Here to Read More