The development of a needle-free vaccination delivery system has been identified by the Grand Challenges in Global Health (GCGH) initiative as one of the major challenges facing global health care today. Millions of needles and syringes are used each day in health care. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 12 billion injections are given each year. Only about 5% ...
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The Three C’s: Change, Culture and Clash
While we all know that change is inevitable, there is a resistance to change that is natural to all human beings. It’s not just a Caribbean thing. Undoubtedly as the world, our country and our lives change, so do our workplaces. For many of us who spend most of our time at work, changes on the job may present even ...
Read More »Functional Restoration – What Is It and How Does It Work?
Functional restoration involves administering electrical impulses throughout the body. This is done with a Functional Restoration Machine ( FRM). The process can be administered by a patient in the home setting, outside a clinic. Most patients seek the advice and treatment of a functional restorationist who has been trained and certifed by the American College of Physical Medicine. The functional ...
Read More »Five Superfoods You Must Add To Your Paleo Diet Grocery List
One of the immense advantages of a great paleo diet grocery list is the fact that all of the foods on it are paleo approved and healthy by definition. As you may be aware already the paleo diet is modeled after what humans used to eat during the Paleolithic era. During that time period there were no processed foods, everything ...
Read More »Synergy in Teams
Synergy (def):- (noun) a mutually advantageous conjunction or compatibility of distinct business participants or elements (as resources or efforts) Synergy in teams, whether in the workplace, small groups or sporting teams, is that amazing feeling where things seem to flow smoothly, and the results of the team are beyond the ordinary. Synergy is the difference between a team of champions, ...
Read More »The 10 Healthiest Foods on the Universe – The Top Ten Super Foods List
Here is a list of the 10 healthiest foods that experts believe will slow down the aging process and protect yourself from degenerative diseases and other illnesses. These super foods also contain vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients. They are also known to be energy boosters. Without further ado here is our top 10 healthy foods list: 1. Broccoli – ...
Read More »Integrative Medicine and Functional Medicine Are More Than Band-Aid Health Solutions
Integrative medicine is the combination of conventional medicine and alternative medicine modes of health care such as herbal medicine, nutrition, acupuncture, massage, yoga or stress reduction. It is a holistic medicine model that recognizes that the whole person is important in health and wellness. Functional medicine takes into consideration why an illness has developed in the first place, so that ...
Read More »4 Keys to Optimum Health – Eat These Super Healthy Whole Foods for Good Nutrition
Daily Quote: “YOU are responsible for your family’s health and well-being! Take charge – be their caring, guiding Health Captain.” – Patricia Bragg Today I’m going to answer an objection that someone raised a few days ago. After reading the long list of “foods” to avoid and eliminate from your diet, this person wondered, “What’s left to eat?” That’s a ...
Read More »Tips for a Better Workplace Harmony
How important are our interpersonal and communication skills in our work environment? I believe they are the key to having successful relationships in the workplace. Every single individual is different. Each person we work with has a different style, personality and method for performing their job responsibilities. How do individuals with diverse backgrounds, personalities and styles work harmoniously on a ...
Read More »Breast Cancer Prevention Tips From the Functional Medicine Perspective
According to the National Cancer Institute, the odds for women being diagnosed with breast cancer worsened in the last 30 years, rising from 1 in 30 to 1 in 8. Although breast self-exams and mammograms provide good tools for screening and diagnosis, a science-based alternative medical paradigm called Functional Medicine offers hope for prevention of the disease. Functional Medicine traces ...
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