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DownToEarthVideo.com Calls new Herbal Detox Cocktail Promising one-two Punch Against Alcoholism

DownToEarthVideo.com Calls new Herbal Detox Cocktail Promising one-two Punch Against Alcoholism













The Last Call Program is an eight-week system that tackles both the educational, and more importantly, the chemical root cause of alcohol abuse in the body and brain – all from the comfort of home.


Houston, TX. (PRWEB) November 04, 2011

Downtoearthvideo.com, a health-related consumer website that researches and publishes articles dealing with non-traditional treatments and the latest news about alcoholism, calls a new herbal pairing “an extremely promising” supplementation detox cocktail in the battle against alcoholism.

“With an estimated 17.6 million people struggling with alcoholism in the U.S., and countless millions of family members and friends also caught up in the fallout of addiction, the market for alcoholism treatment products have never been stronger,” said downtoearthvideo.com Senior Editor Joe Brown. “We’re currently looking at two specific herbal supplements called Kalmaro and Sobrexa, which are part of an at-home system marketed to the public called ‘Last Call.’”

According to the website, Sobrexa and Kalmaro, are naturally occurring herbs that have been used in various forms for hundreds of years. It’s only recently, they say, that these two herbs have been packaged together to address alcoholism at its source – the brain.

“For example, Sobrexa processes the surprising ability to literally shutdown an alcoholics chemical reaction to drinking, and by doing so, inhibit the ‘buzz’ sensation that drinkers crave,” said Brown. “By inhibiting the endorphins in the brain stimulated by alcohol, this product is designed to lessen the motivation to start drinking In the first place.”

Brown said the second supplement in the one-two herbal system is Kalmaro, which has been shown to help lesson the withdrawal symptoms associated with alcoholism. “The makers of this at-home detox system have basically brought together two interesting supplements as part of sobriety program designed for alcoholics, or anybody with escalating drinking problems,” said Brown, who refers to himself as a former alcoholic.

Brown says people who purchase the system are instructed to use the two supplements over an eight-week period. “For example, the customers receive nine bottles of Sobrexa (the key supplement in the system) in liquid dropper form, and are told to consume the entire contents over the eight-week program,” he said. “This supplement doesn’t affect the taste of a person’s favorite adult beverage, but it does kill the ‘buzz’ and help to slow down any cravings,” he said.

Brown says that nobody knows for sure why this herb, which is a common, fast-growing vine native to Asia and other parts of the world, works in the brain, “But there seems to be more that antidotal evidence to suggests that it does have a positive in turning alcoholics into former alcoholics.”

According to downtoearthvideo.com, “a study conducted with 1136 individuals were put on the Last Call Program, and were monitored after six months, and again after 12 months. Of the 1136 people who took part in the study, 955 participants reported that the program worked with 100 percent success, ending their cravings and the urges to over drink. We were surprised by such a high success rate – 84 percent – and while more research and data is needed, the system’s future to help alcoholics and problem drinkers seem bright at this point.”

Brown points out that at-home programs such as Last Call are attractive to those people who are unwilling to join a group our Church for a number of reasons. “According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAA), 16 million people in the U.S. are dependent on, or abuse alcohol, while only one million seek help of any kind,” he said. “That leaves the door wide open for other home-based or out patient detox programs to gobble up market share.”

The former newspaper investigative reporter, who joined the down to earth video last year as senior editor, says that many people won’t, or can’t afford to check themselves into a rehab center, spend tens of thousands, and lose time at work while living in fear that others might find out. “Even if people can afford expensive rehab centers, many others, including myself, are not comfortable with sharing our stories in such a public way. And while AA and other support groups work for some people, millions of other alcoholics continue to suffer in silence, right along with their families and friends.”

The down to earth video website categorizes drinkers into two distinct groups. “One group has absolutely no issues drinking socially, while the other group seems to experience a gradual chemical shift in their bodies and minds… turning the controlled social drinker into an alcoholic,” Brown said. “Evidence suggests it is possible for alcoholics to regain control, and even enjoy an occasional drink socially if they wish.”

And that’s the most striking difference between this supplementation-based program and other systems on the market, reports Brown. It’s very controversial, but people are still allowed to drink socially after completing the system. “We talked to one graduate of the program who didn’t want her named used on our website, and she said, ‘I knew I was heading for trouble when I started choosing restaurants by the wine list. The program worked for me, and I still enjoy an occasional glass of wine, but I’m no longer obsessed with drinking.’”

For those interested in learning more about the Sobrexa and Kalmaro detox herbal cocktail, free reports can be downloaded for free at http://downtoearthvideo.com/.

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Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) and Congreso Partnership Awarded New Access Point Health Care Grant

Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) and Congreso Partnership Awarded New Access Point Health Care Grant












Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) August 23, 2011

During National Health Center Week, August 7-13, the US Department of Health and Human Services announced $ 28.8 million in grants to 67 community health center programs across the nation, including one that will develop a new health center in Eastern North Philadelphia through a partnership between Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) and Congreso de Latinos Unidos (Congreso). Through this new venture, PHMC and Congreso will work together to address health care access barriers faced by low-income residents of the area surrounding the new health center, to be located at 216 West Somerset Street in the 19133 zip code of Philadelphia. This is a significant expansion of the services PHMC already provides, including its work as the Health Care for the Homeless grantee in Philadelphia, as well as the services that Congreso has provided this underserved community for more than 34 years. “We’re thrilled to work with Congreso and PHMC’s affiliate, National Nursing Centers Consortium, to serve a community that faces significant barriers to health care access,” says PHMC president and CEO Richard J. Cohen. “This new health center will ensure comprehensive, culturally appropriate health care.”

Currently, Congreso serves 15,000 low-income people in the surrounding area through education, employment assistance and health promotion. The area of the new community health center site has been classified a Medically Underserved Area by US Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration. Twenty percent of the residents are uninsured and 54% live below the poverty line, while 82% have incomes under 200% of the federal poverty level. “Congreso’s ability to augment our health services by now providing primary care services has a direct impact on our efforts to overcome educational and employment barriers,” says Congreso President and CEO Cynthia Figueroa. “This was the missing component of our comprehensive health services, which include a family planning clinic, teen pregnancy and parenting programs, nutrition, childhood obesity, HIV/AIDS supportive services, and behavioral health options, amongst others.” Area residents suffer greater than average health disparities compared with those in other Philadelphia neighborhoods, including higher rates of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, teen births, late prenatal care, poor birth outcomes, child and adult asthma and depression.

Since 2009, Congreso has organized a community advisory board whose purpose was to plan the health center, making recommendations on hours of operation, community outreach, and other aspects that would ensure access. Advisory Board Member Jose Gonzalez shared, “I’m so happy because there are so many people in this community that need to seek medical care and need their medications and can’t get help anywhere…our community will be very happy when Congreso has a health center.”

Presently, the city of Philadelphia’s health centers reach an estimated 49% of the area’s low income residents, leaving more than 116,000 people without access to affordable, quality, timely care. The new center will reach an estimated 3,000 patients per year, provide both primary care and behavioral health care in an integrated model, and ensure patients also benefit from the many education, employment, and other social services already provided by Congreso, PHMC and the agencies’ many partners throughout the area.

Currently, PHMC’s Federally Qualified Health Centers serve diverse and often vulnerable populations, including the homeless, persons with HIV/AIDs, and people living in public housing. Three PHMC health centers, PHMC Health Connection, Rising Sun Health Center, and Mary Howard Health Center recently gained national recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance by receiving the designation of Patient-Centered Medical Homes.

About PHMC

Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) is a nonprofit public health institute that creates and sustains healthier communities. PHMC uses best practices to improve community health through direct service, partnership, innovation, policy, research, technical assistance and a prepared workforce. PHMC has served the region since 1972. For more information on PHMC, visit http://www.phmc.org

About Congreso de Latinos Unidos

Founded in 1977, Congreso’s vision is to transform the lives of Latinos in Eastern North Philadelphia, by moving them up the economic ladder and, ultimately, out of poverty. The agency accomplishes this by assisting clients in achieving education credentials and employment, while providing support to remove social and health barriers and emphasizing cultural identity. Congreso served more than 15,000 individuals in FY11 through its education, employment, health and safety programs.

Contact:

Nikki Reen, 267.295.3859 or nreen(at)phmc(dot)org

Yvette Nunez, 267.241.9361 or nunezy(at)congreso(dot)net

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UCLA Health Sciences, Denver Health, Lancet, Sago Networks, & More to Discuss Business Intelligence and Decision Support Today in Denver

UCLA Health Sciences, Denver Health, Lancet, Sago Networks, & More to Discuss Business Intelligence and Decision Support Today in Denver












New York, NY (PRWEB) July 26, 2011

The Institute for Health Technology Transformation announced the speakers for their panel session entitled, “Analytics in Health Care: Business Intelligence & Decision Support” at the Institute’s Health IT Summit in Denver taking place July 26-27, 2011 at the Sheraton Denver Downtown.

The panel, which will be taking place today from 1:30pm – 2:00pm will be moderated by Richard Pizzi, Editorial Director, Healthcare IT News, and speaking will be Shadaab Kanwal, Director, Enterprise Clinical Informatics, UCLA Health Sciences; Darren Taylor, VP, Enterprise Analytics and Data Management, BCBS of Kansas City; Evon Holladay, VP Business Intelligence, Catholic Health Intiatives; Laura Madsen, Practice Leader, Lancet; and John Cox, Chief Information Officer, Sago Managed Service.

The panelists will identify best practices for relaying methodology, metrics and analysis, and knowledge transfer to appropriate clinical and end-users, as well as discuss similar analytics models and designs in their individual healthcare environments to aid in quality and safety improvements.

“Business Intelligence will be the glue that binds HIT and Meaningful Use allowing healthcare organizations to use their data in ways they never thought possible,” said Laura Madsen.

The iHT2 Health IT Summit in Denver is the premier executive summit focused on the strategies and tools that are re-defining customer care, collaboration and efficiency in the health care provider markets.

Sponsors and Partners for the 2011 iHT2 Health IT Summit in Denver include: RelayHealth, Lancet Software, Intel, VitalHealth Software, Catalyst Solutions, Software Testing Solutions, SLI Global, Sago Networks, Standard Register, Apixio, Modis, Accuvant/McAfee, ACT Conferencing, Quantix, Comcast, MMR Global, Zynx Health, AMDIS, Colorado Healthcare Strategy & Management, CMIO, Continua Health Alliance, eHealth SmartBrief, Executive Insight, Frost & Sullivan, HIMSS Colorado Chapter, IDC Health Insights, ISSA Denver Chapter, Colorado MGMA, MarketsandMarkets, Mobile Healthcare Today, ReportsandReports, and SearchHealthIT.com.

About the Institute for Health Technology Transformation:

The Institute for Health Technology Transformation is the leading organization committed to bringing together private and public sector leaders fostering the growth and effective use of technology across the healthcare industry. Through collaborative efforts the Institute provides programs that drive innovation, educate, and provide a critical understanding of how technology applications, solutions and devices can improve the quality, safety and efficiency of healthcare.

http://www.ihealthtran.com

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Harvard Health Publications Launches New Consumer Website

Harvard Health Publications Launches New Consumer Website











Boston, MA (Vocus) January 15, 2009

Harvard Health Publications, a publishing division of Harvard Medical School, announces the launch of its redesigned and enhanced website to serve the needs of health-conscious consumers in search of trusted health care information. The new health.harvard.edu offers easy accessibility to the most current practical, authoritative health information, drawing on the expertise of the 8,000 faculty physicians at the Harvard Medical School and its world-famous affiliated hospitals.

“When I became a doctor,” said Dr. Anthony Komaroff, Editor in Chief and a 35-year Harvard veteran, ”most patients wanted the doc to tell them what do. They didn’t ask ‘What are my options?’ Today, there’s an appetite for information and a desire to be partners with the doctor in decision making. That’s why it’s important that patients get their health information from credible, trusted sources.”

“Our mission at Harvard Health Publications is to offer the consumers access to information that will help them make better health choices. Whether someone is suffering from a serious illness, has a chronic health condition, or just wants to know the best ways to stay healthy, we publish health newsletters, special health reports, books, and online health information that helps them find the answers they need,” said Komaroff.

The new website offers the latest health news from Harvard Medical School, and excerpts from its monthly health newsletters:

Harvard Health Letter
Harvard Heart Letter
Harvard Women’s Health Watch
Harvard Men’s Health Watch
Harvard Mental Health Letter
Perspectives on Prostate Disease (quarterly)

The Harvard Health Publications website features a number of health resources including a health dictionary which is searchable by medical condition and a guide to diagnostic tests, as well as other resources. The website also offers a free weekly health email newsletter, HEALTHbeat, and an archive of back issues. In addition, visitors can read excerpts from approximately 50 titles of Harvard’s Special Health Report series, which cover a wide range of disease conditions and health and wellness issues including:

Alzheimer’s Disease
Healthy Eating
High Cholesterol
Weight Loss
Improving Memory
The new website also allows Harvard Health Publications subscribers and customers to keep their Harvard health newsletters and special health reports a mouse click away in their personal medical libraries and offers all products both electronically and in print.

health.harvard.edu features additional health resources, diagnostic tools, and customer reviews of products.

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