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Scientific studies have demonstrated in recent decades a positive causal relationship between spiritual well-being and good physical and mental health parameters. Spiritual well-being has been shown to regulate neurotrophic function, mainly through stress reduction (Saad et al., 2019; Peres et al., 2020). Furthermore, biological and psychological changes have been documented in acts such as prayer, forgiveness, gratitude, meditation, sacred rituals, and blessings (Blažević, 2021). Spiritual coping, i.e., using faith-related practices and concepts to deal constructively with threatening situations, may be a valuable resource for well-being. On the other hand, spiritual conflicts may exacerbate stress and negatively impact the patient’s health.…

1. Introduction Acute and post-acute psychological symptoms, signs, and diagnoses have been reported in a growing number of patients who have contracted the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). COVID-19 infection can induce neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, and neurotransmitter dysregulation, subsequently affecting brain function and emotional regulation, ultimately leading to multiple psychological disorders, such as insomnia, depression, anxiety, and tinnitus (1). Previous studies confirm a higher prevalence of psychological disorders in COVID-19 patients (2, 3). Current standard treatment options for psychological disorders associated with COVID-19 have certain limitations, and some patients do not respond well to conventional pharmacotherapy. In this context, we report…

Introduction Bell’s palsy (BP) is a common cranial mononeuropathy that accounts for 70% of peripheral facial palsies. It presents as unilateral weakness or paralysis of the face due to acute dysfunction of the peripheral facial nerve with no readily identifiable cause (1). The described population incidence rates range from 11.5 to 40.2/100,000 (2, 3). Approximately, 30% of patients with BP have sequelae that include residual paresis, contracture, and synkinesis, which have a dramatic impact on social function, emotional expression, and psychological health (4, 5). Previous randomized-controlled studies demonstrated the improving effect of corticosteroids on treating BP (6, 7). Moreover, it…

Introduction Most amputees complain of various distressing sensations in the amputated limb such as burning, stinging, shooting, piercing or cramping pain, known as phantom limb pain (PLP), and non-painful phantom limb sensations (PLS), (e.g., temperature, pressure, itching, touch), (Stankevicius et al., 2021). The lifetime prevalence of PLP and PLS are 76–87 and 87% respectively (Stankevicius et al., 2021). Phantom limb pain may occur immediately or in the following days after surgery, and may gradually diminish over a few months to decades (Raggi and Ferri, 2019; Erlenwein et al., 2021). These may affect all aspects of life, including mood, sleep, family…

The National Commission for Indian System of Health Sciences (NCISM) under the Ministry of Ayush is planning to introduce a seven-year program in which students who study Sanskrit Gurukulam after Class X will study pre-Ayurveda. These courses will be taught at Gurukulams, which will soon be established across the country and will require an affiliation with NCISM. The new provisions will help Sanskrit Gurukulam students belonging to state Sanskrit boards. There are eight Sanskrit education boards that fall under the umbrella of the Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE). According to the regulations published in the official gazette of…

Start Find a quiet place where you can sit up straight and comfortably, such as the edge of your bed, the floor, or a chair.Close your eyes and focus on your breathing or another focal point to be fully present.Relax your body by loosening your shoulders, loosening your jaw, and softening your eyebrows. Mindful meditation focused on calming breathing Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or absent-minded? One of the free stress-relief tools you have at your disposal anytime, anywhere you might not necessarily think to take advantage of is breathing. Our breath is a powerful tool with dual functions. We can use…

Posted by: Emily Craig Mailonline Deputy Health Editor February 6, 2024 10:13, updated February 6, 2024 12:09 Please share or comment on this article: Christina Kyriaku said the king “will be very philosophical and curious.””He loves alternative medicine,” she told Good Morning Britain today.King Charles’ former press secretary suggested alternative cancer treatments could be available alongside typical treatments.Christina Kyriaku, who advised the king for seven years when he was crown prince, said the 75-year-old monarch “will be very philosophical and curious” after the shocking diagnosis.”He loves alternative medicine,” she told Good Morning Britain.”He’s going to be taking a blend. He’s…

Start Find a quiet place where you can sit up straight and comfortably, such as the edge of your bed, the floor, or a chair.Close your eyes and focus on your breathing or another focal point to be fully present.Relax your body by loosening your shoulders, loosening your jaw, and softening your eyebrows. Mindful meditations to help you start again Remember how you felt the first time you rode a bike or learned a new language. We didn’t put pressure on ourselves to do it right or do it perfectly, at least not right away. We gave ourselves time to…

King Charles’ former press secretary suggested alternative cancer treatments could be available alongside typical treatments.Christina Kyriaku, who advised the king for seven years when he was crown prince, said the 75-year-old monarch “will be very philosophical and curious” after the shocking diagnosis.”He loves alternative medicine,” she told Good Morning Britain.”He’s going to be taking a blend. He’s going to have traditional treatment, but he’s going to use this as an opportunity to be more enlightened.”Last night Buckingham Palace dramatically revealed that doctors had discovered an unspecified form of cancer while treating a man for a benign prostate condition. However, it…

LAST WEEK, THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE and other congressional leaders gathered in Washington, D.C. with evangelists, pastors, and other Christian leaders, and over the course of several morning hours, they prayed, repented, and asked for God’s blessings on the United States. You might be forgiven for thinking that all this praying and schmoozing must have taken place at the well-known National Prayer Breakfast. It did not. This event took place one day earlier a few blocks away from the Capitol at evangelicals’ favorite D.C. outpost, the Museum of the Bible, where these leaders had gathered for the second annual…