Showing results for "Systems Science" in Health & Wellness

A leading brain scientist's look at the neurobiology of pleasure-and how pleasures can become addictions. Whether eating, taking drugs, engaging in sex, or doing good deeds, the pursuit of pleasure is a central drive of the human animal. In The Compass of Pleasure Johns Hopkins neuroscientist David J. Linden explains how pleasure affects us at the most fundamental level: in our brain.

How has the United States, with more resources than any nation, developed a healthcare system that delivers much poorer results, at near double the cost of any other developed country - such that legendary seer Warren Buffett calls the Medical Industrial Complex "the tapeworm of American economic competitiveness"?

Uwe Reinhardt was a towering figure and moral conscience of health care policy in the United States and beyond. Famously bipartisan, he advised presidents and Congress on health reform and originated central features of the Affordable Care Act. In Priced Out, Reinhardt offers an engaging and enlightening account of today's US health care system, explaining why it costs so much more and delivers so much less than the systems of every other advanced country, why this situation is morally indefensible, and how we might improve it.

What if I told you your IBS wasn't being triggered by the food you are eating?And even better, calming your flare ups is actually way more simple than you think..If you’ve spent years stuck in the exhausting cycle of symptoms, diets, flare-ups, fear, and confusion, this show will help you break free by finally learning what’s really triggering your symptoms.In this podcast, you’ll discover:How your Nervous System is often the biggest driver for IBS flare upsWhy Your IBS might NEVER calm down if you don't calm your Nervous System, no matter how many diets and supplements you tryHow to ...

Explore and harness the real science behind 50 healing herbs with renowned plant scientist, biomedical researcher, and herbal practitioner Aisha Hill, PhD, as your trusted guide. Have you ever wondered why ginger is good for digestion? Or why raspberry leaf helps with menstrual cramps? Have you...

This is a place where we discuss anything in the Great Outdoors and how amateur radio plays a big part.

The human body is like an exceedingly well-fortified castle, defended by billions of soldiers - some live for less than a day, others remember battles for decades, but all are essential in protecting us from disease. This hidden army is our immune system, and without it we could not survive the eternal war between us and our microscopic enemies. Immune explores the incredible arsenal that lives within us - how it knows what to attack and what to defend and how it kills everything from the common cold to the plague bacterium.

Indigenous naturopathic doctor Nicole Redvers pairs evidence-based research with traditional healing modalities, addressing modern health problems and medical processes Modern medical science has finally caught up to what traditional healing systems have known for centuries. Many traditional...

Jeff Alt takes you along every step of his 2,160-mile Appalachian Trail adventure. This entertaining journey includes bears, bugs, blisters, captivating characters, skunk bedmates, and hilarious food cravings. Alt walked more than five million steps in tribute to his brother, who has cerebral palsy and lives in a home called Sunshine. This trail adventure has inspired an annual event that has raised more than $200,000 for Sunshine. It includes hiking tips for the whole family.

E. Fuller Torrey's audiobook provides an inside perspective on the birth of the federal mental health program. On staff at the National Institute of Mental Health when the program was being developed and implemented, Torrey draws on his own first-hand account of the creation and launch of the program, extensive research, one-on-one interviews with people involved, and recently unearthed audiotapes of interviews with major figures involved in the legislation. As such, this book provides historical material previously unavailable to the public.

The gut microbiome is recognized as playing a key role in infant health. Alessio Fasano, MD, world-renowned for his research on the gut microbiome focuses on the ways in which the gut microbiome influences allergy and autoimmunity. The effects of infant nutrition on the composition of the microbiome are also discussed, including the impact of feeding mode and probiotic and prebiotic supplementation.

Renowned professor of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, and endowed chair in pediatric research, Fayez K. Ghishan, MD, discusses the important role gastrointestinal microbiota plays in the development of immune function.

The U.S. healthcare system is in critical condition--but this should come as a surprise to no one. Yet until now the solutions proposed have been unworkable, pie-in-the-sky plans that have had little chance of becoming law and even less of succeeding. In Code Red, David Dranove, one of the nation's leading experts on the economics of healthcare, proposes a set of feasible solutions that address access, efficiency, and quality.

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Haptics, or haptic sensing, refers to the ability to identify and perceive objects through touch. This is active touch, involving exploration of an object with the hand rather than the passive sensing of a vibration or force on the skin. The development of new technologies, including prosthetic hands and tactile surfaces for flat screen displays, depends on our knowledge of haptics. In this volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series, Lynette Jones offers an accessible overview of haptics, or active touch sensing, and its applications.

Beyond the System: Empowered by Experience Beyond the system is a bilingual podcast hosted by the Canadian Consortium on Child and Youth Trauma. The core purpose of our podcast is to raise awareness about trauma, particularly as it relates to (former) youth in care, and to advocate for systemic change. As a group of former youth in Care, child welfare professionals and advocates in the field, we aim to share stories, provide educational content, and discuss policy advocacy, while centering the voices of those with lived experience. Our target audience includes (former) youth in care , ...

Diagnosed with Complex Trauma and a Dissociative Disorder, Emma and her system share what they learn along the way about complex trauma, dissociation (CPTSD, OSDD, DID, Dissociative Identity Disorder (Multiple Personality), etc.), and mental health. Educational, supportive, inclusive, and inspiring, System Speak documents her healing journey through the best and worst of life in recovery through insights, conversations, and collaborations.

Conversations about the Anatomy in Clay® Learning System, providing the most effective, informative and relevant anatomy education through the power of hands-on learning.

Welcome to the Health System CXO Podcast, sponsored by The Health Management Academy. We're introducing three new streams of content designed for Health System CXOs AND hosted by The Health Management Academy's subject matter experts for Health System Nurse Executives, Health Equity Officers and Strategy Executives - Anne Herleth, Jasmaine McClain and Jackie Kimmell. The Health System CXO Podcast activates health system leaders towards outcomes and scalable solutions you can implement now.

Welcome to ”The Fascia-Informed Therapist Podcast,” the ultimate resource for Occupational Therapy Practitioners and health professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge of fascia’s pivotal role in the body. Our mission is to empower you with the confidence to integrate the latest fascia science into your traditional or non-traditional practice. Through our expert-led discussions, we offer high-quality, evidence-based insights and practical tools to enhance your therapeutic approach. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of fascia, featuring interviews with therapists who are ...