The News – 21 August 2014

Overview

  • A Brisbane doctor bound for Sierra Leone to help victims of Ebola says she will be more protected than the international workers who contracted the deadly virus.
  • Dentists say the influence of the private health industry has led to a two-tiered system in their sector and they oppose extending insurance to GP clinics.
  • A commonly-used antibiotic, Clarithromycin has been linked to a significantly higher risk of heart death, but experts are urging caution in interpreting the results.

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Significant new development of bone health

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Presenter: Katherine
Guest: Belinda Reynolds
Guest Bio: Belinda Reynolds graduated with an Honours Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics in 2003. She has been involved in the complementary medicine industry for nearly 15 years – 10 of these working for BioCeuticals as a Practitioner Sales Consultant, Team Leader, Presenter, Educator and Writer, with an involvement in Marketing and Product Development. Outside of this Belinda has spent time working in hospitals and lectured at the Australasian College of Natural Therapies.

 

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The News – 20 August 2014

Overview

  • US food manufacturer Heinz has recalled some infant food products in China after a local watchdog said they contained excessive levels of lead.
  • The man responsible for the introduction and use of the world’s only Q Fever vaccine has died at home at the age of 94.
  • The discovery of a link between Alzheimer’s disease and changes in several genes associated with inflammation opens a new frontier for investigation into the cause of the disease.

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The News – 19 August 2014

Overview

  • The team of paramedics and explosives experts who worked on the 2006 Beaconsfield mine rescue in Tasmania are among a host of recipients of this year’s National Bravery Awards.
  • The latest jump in antibiotic resistance across Australia could leave doctors with fewer treatment options, researchers have warned.
  • The Arts Health Institute presents the 2nd National Play up Convention, “Creative Ideas In Ageing”, 24th And 25th November 2014, Luna Park Sydney.

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Work 4 Significance 2014

Presenter: Katherine
Guest: Jason Smith
Segment Overview: Take part in this brilliant annual fund raising activity on September 2 2014 aiming to help disadvantaged people in Australia. To take part in work 4 significance® Day, simply visit http://soshealth.org.au/events/work4significance-day/ or phone 1300 859 451. You can donate, book a physio treatment, massage or Pilates session or volunteer your professional services.

Find your nearest Back In Motion practice at www.backinmotion.com.au

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The News – 18 August 2014

Overview

  • Medical experts are discovering more on the dangerous effects of repetitive concussions, as repeated blows to the head continue to claim the careers of several high-profile athletes.
  • An inquiry into the recent spate of suicides among fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers in Western Australia is increasingly likely after a parliamentary motion introduced by Labor won Liberal backing.
  • University of California San Francisco Researchers studied charges for a variety of tests at 160 to 180 California hospitals in 2011 and found a huge variation in prices.

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The importance of Methylation to our stress response as we age

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Presenter: Katherine
Guest: Dr. Warren Maginn
Guest Bio: Warren Maginn is a Clinical Nutritionist specialising in the integrative treatment of chronic metabolic dysfunction.  Warren has postgraduate qualifications in human nutrition and lectures students of Nutritional Medicine in Brisbane, whilst acting as the National Technical Educator for Research Nutrition, supporting naturopathic and medical practitioners around the country in their use of functional pathology testing as a basis to integrative health management.

warrenmaginn.com

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Toxicity of Adrenal Glands

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Presenter: Katherine
Guest: Dr. James Wilson
Guest Bio: World expert on endocrine imbalances and one of the pioneers of Adrenal Fatigue as a distinct, diagnosable syndrome, Dr Wilson is a sought-after lecturer and consultant to physicians around the world. With a researcher’s grasp of science and a clinician’s understanding of its human impact, Dr Wilson has helped thousands of people regain their health and vitality during his 26 years of private practice.

Dr Wilson is founder of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), listed in The International Who’s Who in Medicine, author of international bestseller, Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st Century Stress Syndrome and in 2009 established the non-profit Health Science Research Foundation. Dr Wilson holds three doctorate and two masters degrees from different health disciplines.

 

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Stress and the immune-brain connection

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Presenter: Katherine
Guest: Dr. Andrew Heyman
Guest Bio: A medical practitioner and internationally recognised expert in natural therapies, Dr Heyman has been involved in the field of antiageing and integrative medicine for over two decades and has extensive experience in nutrition, vitamins, herbology, Chinese medicine, manual therapies and more. Dr Heyman is currently the Program Director of Integrative and Metabolic Medicine at The George Washington University, USA. Prior to assuming this role, he spent 16 years at the University of Michigan, serving to build one of the largest and most successful academic-based Integrative Medicine programs in the United States, and was the clinical chair of the Consortium of Academic Health Centres for Integrative Medicine a collaboration of 57 North American universities involved in Integrative Medicine. He is the online editor for the Journal of Men’s Health in the section of Integrative Medicine, and he also holds the position of Editor-In-Chief of the Internet Journal of Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine. His research interests include the Stress response and NeuroEndocrinology, Cardiometabolic Disease, Men’s Health and clinical outcomes research methodologies.

www.andrewheymanmd.com

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Novel Dietary Supplements and Compounds

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Presenter: Katherine
Guest: Dr. Andrew Heyman
Guest Bio: A medical practitioner and internationally recognised expert in natural therapies, Dr Heyman has been involved in the field of antiageing and integrative medicine for over two decades and has extensive experience in nutrition, vitamins, herbology, Chinese medicine, manual therapies and more. Dr Heyman is currently the Program Director of Integrative and Metabolic Medicine at The George Washington University, USA. Prior to assuming this role, he spent 16 years at the University of Michigan, serving to build one of the largest and most successful academic-based Integrative Medicine programs in the United States, and was the clinical chair of the Consortium of Academic Health Centres for Integrative Medicine a collaboration of 57 North American universities involved in Integrative Medicine. He is the online editor for the Journal of Men’s Health in the section of Integrative Medicine, and he also holds the position of Editor-In-Chief of the Internet Journal of Anti-Aging and Aesthetic Medicine. His research interests include the Stress response and NeuroEndocrinology, Cardiometabolic Disease, Men’s Health and clinical outcomes research methodologies.

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