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The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), the lead federal agency leading research on integrative medicine, awarded the five-year, $1.8 million grant to Shan Zhu (Cornus) in the treatment of type 1 diabetes. TCM practitioner/researchers Dr. Claire Chang and Dr. John Chen are part of the research team conducting the study, which is a multi-institutional effort led by Dr. Brant Burkhart (co-principal investigator) of the University of South Florida Department of Molecular Biosciences, Dr. Stanley Stevens Jr. and PhD candidate Justin Fletcher (co-principal investigators) also of the University of South Florida Department of Molecular Biosciences, and Dr. Mark…
Ann from St. Louis writes: “Hi Barbara. I read with great interest (in a previous column) your horseback camping experience in Texas. I am new to horseback camping! I am still trying to figure out what nutritious foods to bring that don’t need to be refrigerated (outside of a cooler) and don’t need to be heated or cooked. Do you have any portable snack recipes (besides peanut butter and jam) or recipe sites you could recommend? — By: Your fellow horse loverAnn, I’ll take my cowgirl hat off for you. Even when my kids were little, we never took a…
A Pasadena radiologist accused of intentionally driving his Tesla off a cliff with his family inside will avoid trial for now and instead enter a mental health diversion program, a judge ruled Thursday. Dharmesh Patel, 43, is charged with three counts of attempted murder in the incident that occurred on Jan. 2, 2023, on Highway 1 in San Mateo County. San Mateo County Superior Court Judge Susan Jakubowski found Patel “eligible and appropriate” to be considered for mental health diversion, a program established in 2018 to address mental illness in the criminal justice system. The ruling means that all charges…
Amazon shoppers are getting compliments after purchasing the Olay Regenerist Favorites Set. The set includes two moisturizers, one for day and one for night: Regenerist Retinol 24 Night Face Moisturizer and Regenerist Day Cream Moisturizer. The night cream contains retinol, a powerful anti-aging ingredient that helps minimize the appearance of skin texture, wrinkles, and pigmentation, while the day cream contains hyaluronic acid, an incredibly hydrating ingredient. The skincare is priced at £38.99. Both containers are 50ml. The Regenerist line helps to firm the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This skincare set has over 1,000 customer…
The documentary “Flipside” teaches us that life is a journey, aboard a ship that we’re the captain of. Or rather, it’s an older man who speaks those words in close-up. It’s jazz photographer Herman Leonard, who imparts wisdom while preparing a show of his photographs of musicians at a Los Angeles gallery in 2010, a few months before his death from cancer at age 87.”You may not have a final destination in mind, but you’ll be stopping at different ports along the way. You have to take control of your life and set a course for where you want to…
Posted by Kat Mueller, Program Specialist, Western Regional Office (WRO), USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), Equitable Food and Nutrition, Nutrition Security June 21, 2024 For many communities, SNAP-Education programs provide more than basic nutrition guidance. In Kaneohe, Honolulu, Hawaii, Luluku Farms’ SNAP-Ed funded Aloha ʻĀina Agricultural Cultural Restoration Project uses ʻĀina (land) to preserve traditional crops and help the community become self-sufficient, while providing nutrition education and opportunities for keiki (children) to learn about cultural and traditional practices. The concept of fertile land that Aloha ʻĀina represents fosters community engagement, enhances cultural preservation, and improves nutrition security by increasing…
Unique initiatives are emerging across the country aimed at changing the perception that reading is a disappearing hobby. Online or offline Bangalore-based Harsh Snehansh has launched a dating app that matches users based on their reading history and preferences. “Profile pictures are hidden until 10 messages have been exchanged, so the initial connection is purely based on shared literary interests,” he says, adding, “Here, books are the catalyst.” Other clubs, like Saturday Ada in Pune, encourage people to switch off. “Here, we put our phones aside for 90 minutes and fully concentrate on the task at hand – reading, writing,…
The advertisement for the recruitment of Ayurvedic Medical Officer (Group B) in the Health and Ayurvedic Department has been officially released by the Haryana Public Service Commission. Eligible and interested candidates can apply by visiting the following site: https://hpsc.gov.in/ June 22 to July 12, 2024. HPSC Ayurvedic Medical Officer Recruitment 2024 Candidates who have been eagerly waiting for the advertisement announcement for the recruitment of AMO (Group B) in Ministry of Health & Civil Service, Government of Haryana are informed that the notification pamphlet will be officially released by HPSC on 20th June 2024 and applicants can download it to…
County to move forward with construction of Wellness and Recreation Center Published on Friday, June 21, 2024 at 9:11 a.m. At a recent meeting, the Harlan County Fiscal Court approved the purchase of the former Belk Building in Village Center, which will house the Harlan County Wellness & Recreation Center (Photo: Joe Asher) The Harlan County Fiscal Court has taken a step forward toward the construction of a long-proposed wellness and recreation center, approving the purchase of the Village Center’s former Belk Building to house the facility.Harlan County Judge Dan Mosley invited representatives from Summit Engineering to advise the magistrate…
America Ferrera’s “Barbie” monologue made one thing clear: women have to do a lot, and often do it alone. EverCalm is looking to change that for women going through menopause. Being a woman means knowing that there are many physiological and external systemic battles to face, and while you are equipped to handle most of them on your own, sometimes you need help. A 2022 UK survey of 2,000 menopausal women found that 75% of working women reported having problems with memory or concentration, and 69% said they felt anxious or depressed. Sadness, low self-esteem, lack of confidence – the…