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"The mind and the body are so intertwined," Fulop says. "If a person is dealing with the constant stresses of daily life it is likely to manifest in physical aches and pains in the body." To break it down: When the brain releases stress hormones, triggering the fight-or-flight response, heart rate and blood pressure can increase. When these two vitals go up, Fulop says the muscles will tighten.

"When muscles will stay in a contracted state and shorten, pain will eventually set in," she says. "How we treat our body through our eating habits, exercise habits, and dealing with stress will play an extremely important role in our overall health and wellness."

On top ofthat, living with chronic pain will begin to change how the body processes pain over time, Nerurkar says. "And long-standing chronic pain can have an impact on the mind-body connection." Managing these symptoms before they become chronic can increase the overall quality of life.

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Joseph Duffy PhD brings 20+ years of small molecule discovery chemistry and operations to his role as SVP Chemistry of Skyhawk Therapeutics, Elliot Ehrich MD brings 20+ years of clinical development for novel pharmaceuticals to his role as Chief Medical Officer of Skyhawk Therapeutics,and Rob Hershberg MD-PhD with 25+ years of biotech and pharma experience has joined Skyhawk's Scientific Advisory Board.

WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyhawk Therapeutics today announced that Dr. Elliot Ehrich has joined the Company as Chief Medical Officer and Dr. Joseph Duffy has joined as Senior Vice President of Chemistry. The Company also strengthened its Scientific Advisory Board with the addition of Dr. Rob Hershberg.

"We are delighted that Joe and Elliot have come on board at Skyhawk," said Bill Haney, co-founder and CEO of Skyhawk Therapeutics. "Their combined scientific and clinical accomplishments will be invaluable in shepherding our novel RNA-targeting small molecule drug candidates successfully into the clinic. We are also excited to welcome Rob to our Scientific Advisory Board. His clinical and scientific insight and deep experience as a drug developer will be a tremendous addition to Skyhawk."

Elliot Ehrich, MD most recently served as a Venture Partner at 5AM Ventures and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Expansion Therapeutics, a 5AM Ventures portfolio company. Previously, Dr. Ehrich spent 17 years at Alkermes ultimately as Executive Vice President of R&D and CMO. At Alkermes he led the development and successful FDA registration of multiple new medicines. Dr. Ehrich has also worked in clinical pharmacology and clinical research at Merck &Co, Inc..

Dr. Ehrich received a BA in biochemistry from Princeton University and an MD from Columbia University. He completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in immunology and rheumatology at Stanford University Medical School followed by postdoctoral research the Department of Microbiology and Immunology.

Over the past four years, Joseph Duffy PhD, served as Executive Director of Discovery Chemistry atMerckResearch Laboratories in Rahway and Kenilworth, New Jersey, where he oversaw multiple preclinical drug discovery teams. Dr. Duffy's contributions over 24 years at Merck included all phases of drug discovery, from lead identification through clinical phase candidate development. He directed successful lead optimization efforts for multiple indications, resulting in clinical candidates and Investigational New Drug (IND) applications from both internal projects and international collaborative research with biotech organizations. Dr. Duffy received his B.Sc. in Chemistry from Kent State University and his Ph.D. from Harvard University.

Rob Hershberg MD-PhD began his career as an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School and an Associate Physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. Later, Dr. Hershberg co-founded VentiRx Pharmaceuticals and, as President and Chief Executive Officer, led the company through its transformational partnership with Celgene. Dr. Hershberg joined Celgene in 2014 to lead their efforts in Immuno-Oncology, was promoted to Chief Scientific Officer in 2016, and was subsequently Executive Vice President and Head of Business Development & Global Alliances and served as a member of the Executive Committee until the acquisition of Celgene by Bristol-Myers Squibb in 2019. Rob is currently a Venture Partner on the Frazier Life Sciences team. He completed his undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of California, Los Angeles and received his Ph.D. at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies.

Dr Hershberg joins Skyhawk's distinguished Scientific Advisory Board which includes:

Skyhawk Therapeutics is committed to discovering, developing and commercializing therapies that use its novel SkySTARTM (Skyhawk Small molecule Therapeutics for Alternative splicing of RNA) platform to build small molecule drugs that bring breakthrough treatments to patients.

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The following article was written by Christine Bishara, MD who is the A4M member of the month, she practices preventive and personalized patient care, and believes in a proactive approach to healthcare.Dr. Bisharas expertise is in integrative medical weight loss and gut health.

While everyone focuses on a cure-all vaccine, why hasnt anyone focused on why some people aren't getting sick from COVID-19?

The past six months have been monumental for all healthcare workers. While some were considered frontline heroes, some have had their offices closed and labelled as non-essential. Theres no denying one thing however--this COVID pandemic has placed every single persons immune system on the frontline.

Since the pandemic affected the NYC area early, my husband, a Pulmonologist/Intensivist, was thrust on to the front lines in late March. From the beginning, he and I would have nightly conversations about his patients in the ICU and the treatment protocols they were using. I was interested to discover that the majority of his sickest patients had very high levels of inflammatory markers and that some of the treatments being used focused on inhibiting one of these inflammatory markers--Interleukin-6. Interleukin-6 is also the inflammatory marker involved in the deadly Cytokine Storm that seems to cause havoc in vulnerable individuals leading to more severe COVID related illness. I was also interested to hear that aside from the already identified high risk and vulnerable population of patients, a large portion of those in the ICU had a BMI of over 30. One night, during one of our conversations, my husband point blank asked me if those with high BMIs had high IL-6 levels at baseline.

Thats when the lightbulb went off!

Interleukin 6 is a pro-inflammatory marker subclinically elevated in certain high-risk individuals. This includes those with heart disease, diabetes and obesity. These were the same individuals frequently referred to as having inflammation. I began to try to put the pieces together of what he was seeing in his sickest ICU patients and what I already knew about the gut health of overweight and high-risk patients.

Also, knowing that kids were not getting as sick as adults, I started focusing my attention on what in particular afforded children this protection. Childrens guts are overall healthier than adults. During our research, I honed in on a particular gut microbe called Bifidobacterium which was present in much higher levels in children than in adults. The levels start to decline as we age and are very low in the elderly and those with the risk factors noted, but what made this even more significant was that Bifidobacterium was also directly involved in inhibiting interleukin-6 levels and regulating the same immune pathways that COVID was affecting. The clinical findings seemed to add up, but I wanted to make sure that the molecular pathways were correlating with the clinical data, so along with two scientist colleagues, we further researched the molecular pathways and indeed they matched up. We believe the higher presence of this gut microbe which functions as an immune regulator is what is protecting children from more severe infection.

There have been numerous studies over the years on the benefits of Bifidobacterium, especially the strains prevalent in the pediatric population. Studies on the administration of Bifidobacterium in certain conditions including asthma, inflammatory bowel, necrotising enterocolitis and even influenza have shown positive results. We highlight this in our research article.

Our findings were sparked by a spontaneous conversation between two married physicians and catalyzed by doctors of various specialties. This is the beauty of medicine-doctors with different expertise coming together as we search for discoveries.

Estimates on the completion of a viable vaccine are Spring 2021 at the earliest. While we wait, why not try to build our immune system holistically and supplement with probiotics containing Bifidobacterium? Probiotics represent a viable and virtually harmless addition to the current vitamin regimen we take ourselves and recommend to our patients. Until that day arrives, Ill be enjoying my morning vitamin C and D cocktail" with a dose of Bifidobacterium.

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Immunity tips: Regular exercise can ensure a strong immunity

Building immunity is no rocket science, but surely requires some dedication and discipline. The immune system plays the important role of protecting body from harmful substances like bacteria, viruses and germs that causes illness. If you have a weak immune system, not only will you fall sick more often and easily, but it will also make it difficult for you to recover from them. The immune system fights disease-causing germs like virus, bacteria or fungi and help in removing them from the body. It recognises and neutralises effect of harmful substances in the environment and also fights disease causing changes in the body like abnormal growth of cells.

Lifestyle coach Luke Coutinho, in one of his recent posts on Instagram, talks about a few simple ways that can help you build a strong immunity. Following these tips can be especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what you need to know:

1. Eat a wholesome and balanced diet: Eat fresh and homemade food, most of the times. Include lots of seasonal fruit and vegetables in your diet. Make sure your diet includes wholegrains, nuts, seeds, lentils and legumes.

Also read:Balanced Diet Essentials: Here's A List Of Expert Recommended Nutrients You Should Add To Your Diet

2. Adequate exercise: Exercising regularly can be your gateway to good health, healthy weight and strong immunity. Along with exercising for one hour or half an hour regularly, make sure that you are also physically active throughout the day. Pranayama, breathing exercises, yoga, squats, walk, climbing stairs or doing household chores are all ways to keep yourself physically active throughout the day.

3. Get good quality sleep: Sleeping well is important for a strong immunity. Getting good quality of sleep is important than the quantity of sleep, informs of Coutinho. Align your body according to the circadian rhythm. Avoid drinking caffeine after 4 pm, make your bedroom comfortable and cosy to sleep well and drink a cup of turmeric milk at bedtime.

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4. Take less stress: Stressing too much can disrupt your sleep, digestion, weight loss goals and immune function amongst others. Meditation, deep breathing and spending some time in nature can help you relax and calm down.

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5. Work on your gut health: A healthy gut is an important prerequisite for a strong immune function. 80% of immunity resides in the gut, says Coutinho. Include probiotics and prebiotics like curd, yogurt, kefir, kimchi and kombucha in your diet. They feed the good bacteria in gut, improve gut flora and overall gut health.

Also read:Gut Health And Strong Immunity: Know The Surprising Link

A healthy and disciplined lifestyle which includes regular exercise, balanced diet, good sleep, less stress, little or no intake of alcohol and no smoking can help strengthen your immune system and enable it to function effectively.

(Luke Coutinho, Holistic Lifestyle Coach - Integrative Medicine)

Disclaimer: This content including advice provides generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified medical opinion. Always consult a specialist or your own doctor for more information. NDTV does not claim responsibility for this information.

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The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), one of the first publicly-funded Science & Technology (S&T) research organisations in India, turns 79 today. CSIR has played a crucial role in shaping the developments of modern Indian society, and the Covid-19 pandemic is no exception. As India is seeing an accelerated increase in cases, there is an urgent need for innovations and products in drugs, diagnostics, surveillance and devices.

In March, CSIR identified the unmet needs, assessed its strengths and capabilities for addressing the pandemic and adopted a multi-pronged strategy of working on diagnostics, surveillance, drugs, hospital assistive devices, personal protective equipment and supply chain and logistics. This strategy is now beginning to yield exciting solutions.

A few days ago, the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) formally approved the first indigenously-developed Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR)/Cas9-based paper diagnostic test. Such a test puts the achievements of Indian innovators on the world map, as it has a resemblance to the similar tests in the United States (US), and yet has its own unique features that make it simpler to use.

Similarly, the generic pharma industry might recollect the years when CSIR laboratories provided cheaper synthesis methods for drugs, as it has done during the current Covid-19 pandemic for remdesivir and favipiravir. Another bit of history might be in the offing as the first-ever Phase-2 clinical trials on a phytopharmaceutical drug candidate has begun after DCGI approval. Likewise, the immunotherapeutic drug, sepsivac has successfully completed Phase-2 trials on critically ill Covid-19 patients, and is now entering Phase-3 trials. CSIR is also working in collaboration with leading pharmaceutical industries for multiple-combination clinical trials in the country.

With its engineering strengths, CSIR has been able to make devices like ventilators in record time, which are positioned to receive regulatory approval soon. CSIR-promoted technology in making rapidly deployable hospitals will also be implemented in the coming weeks.

All these highly-visible developments now set the stage for the next wave of innovations, which promise to catapult India into the league of the most developed nations.

The development of technologies against Sars-CoV-2, within a short time period, has been possible only due to the existing scientific strengths and infrastructure created within the CSIR ecosystem over the past several decades. It is interesting to note that among the many countries that became independent of colonial rule in the middle of the last century, India alone adopted a strong S&T policy later even including it in its Constitution, a strategy that has yielded rich dividends. CSIR being one of the earliest S&T institutions in the country has played a major role in implementing S&T strategies for the development of the country.

Ever since its inception in 1942, CSIR has carried out the pursuit of fundamental science at one end of the S&T canvas, and translated it for societal connect at the other. These distinct-yet-connected aspects demanded that CSIR develop a strong interface with industry and help promote innovations in S&T. The entire spectrum of activities of CSIR, between these two extremes, over the last 78 years, has been fascinating to watch.

The implementation of these required establishing strong S&T infrastructure, promoting scientific entrepreneurship, development of programmes for industrial progress through S&T solutions, and bringing the benefits to society. The recent contributions of CSIR towards Covid-19 mitigation in a short span of a few months exemplify the support that the organisation has provided over the years.

The industrial and societal connect of CSIR has seen many technologies being adopted at such a large scale that these often get masked by the fact that they once were developed in its laboratories.

For example, the technology to make parboiled rice, widely used in many states, was developed at CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru. India became one of the top countries worldwide in the production of Mentha, thanks to the pioneering efforts carried out at CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM), Jammu. The rise of the generic pharmaceutical industry and the goal of making many drugs affordable were facilitated by efforts at CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune and CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), Hyderabad. Yet another illustrative example is how the strong infrastructure like the wind tunnel in CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) at Bengaluru was critical in deploying many strategic programmes in space and defence sectors.

On the occasion of the 79th CSIR Foundation Day, it is worth recalling that the industrial connect has been in the CSIR genes from the beginning. Among the persons who played a critical role in the formation of CSIR was Khwaja Abdul Hamied, the founder of CIPLA. Interestingly, CSIR and CIPLA launched Ciplenza recently for use in Covid-19 patients continuing this decades-old partnership.

The recent partnership of CSIR and Tata Sons for the CRISPR/Cas diagnostic test brings back memories of the support to CSIR at its inception from the house of Tata, which not only gave generous financial support but also garnered public support for funding CSIR.

Thus, promoting socio-economic development of the country through S&T innovations forged in partnership with industry has been a defining feature of CSIR from 1942 to 2020.

From bringing in self-reliance indelible ink to the fight against Covid-19, CSIR has played a vital role and shall do so in any future pandemic or calamity that may emerge.

Shekhar C Mande is director-general, CSIR, and secretary, DSIRThe views expressed are personal

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Witness an epic clash of Star Wars versus Star Trek as Mark Hamill and Sir Patrick Stewart face off over the pronunciation of 'tomatoes' in the new Uber Eats ads.

In a dank warehouse, the two titans go toe-to-toe, brandishing baseball and cricket bats respectively in a trans-Atlantic ruck.

Tonight, I'll be eating a veggie cheeseburger on ciabatta, Hamill says. No tom-ay-toes.

Read more: Hamill pays tribute to Star Wars designer Ron Cobb

Emerging from the shadows, Stewart retorts: Tonight, I'll be eating four cheese tortellini, with extra tom-aah-toes.

While Stewart is clearly pronouncing the word correctly, things get pretty tense pretty quick. And then a bit confusing.

It's one of three new ads for the taxi spin-off food delivery service starring the sci-fi legends.

Watch: Mark Hamill used his home phone number for Star Wars serial number

The second finds them playing air hockey, while ordering in food, and another sees Skywalker and Picard going at it over the Connect 4 board.

Stewart also took to Twitter in the unveiling of the spots, saying: Honoured to have battled it out with @hamillhimself to settle one of the greatest debate of all time: whats for dinner?

Talking about the perceived conflict between Star Wars and Star Trek fandoms, Hamill recently told Mens Journal: I have been asked on multiple occasions about a rivalry between Star Wars and Star Trek, but I have to say I feel like it is really apples and oranges.

You can like either or both, or none of them. That is why this campaign struck me as funny, because I knew what they were doing pitting us up against each other.

Stewart added: I will admit that, at least for us on Star Trek, we have fantasied about a combined universe between Star Wars and Trek movie. There have been a lot of ideas thrown about on putting together two iconic universes, and having all of these great characters coming into contact.

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The clich sentiment "you can't judge a book by its cover" certainly rings true when it comes to metabolic health.

While historically, many experts saw weight and obesity as the main issue, it's now clear that's far from the truth. "Obesity is just another marker of metabolic health; it's not the cause," says neuroendocrinologist Robert Lustig, M.D., and author of the upcoming book Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine. "It's downstream of the metabolic problem; it's not the metabolic problem itself."

In fact, 20% of people considered "lean" are still metabolically unhealthy.

The reality is, despite any external appearances, most people aren't optimally functioning internally. According to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, only one in eight Americans are metabolically healthy.

That's a pretty big issue considering metabolic dysfunction increases your risk of complications down the road, like heart disease, stroke, heart attack, diabetes, and more, Julie Foucher-Urcuyo, M.D., M.S., says in a recent mindbodygreen podcast episode. What's more,in our current pandemic, "People who are metabolically unhealthy seem to be more at risk of getting severely ill when they do get infected with the virus," she says.

At mbg, we're highly focused on metabolic health, now more than ever. One question that's been top of mind: How can you gauge your own metabolic health status? While there's no standard definitionof metabolic health in the medical community, we've sourced some top experts in the field to compile some primary markers to consider:

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Forsythia is a shrub that produces fruits called Lian Qiao, which is used as a medicinal herb in traditional Chinese medicine.

In the past, Lian Qiao has been used to help treat various symptoms including fever, nausea, and sore throat. And it's often combined with other herbs to maximize the benefits, most commonly honeysuckle.

However, there's limited evidence to prove forsythia's effectiveness. And experts recommend getting a diagnosis for any illness before attempting treatment with forsythia, or other herbal medicines.

The majority of published scientific studies on forsythia's medicinal properties have been conducted either in animals or in vitro meaning outside of a living organism, likely either in a petri dish or test tube.

That's why there's very little scientific proof of forsythia's effectiveness in humans because the research doesn't exist. That said, researchers have still attempted to study forsythia's properties to understand its health effects, publishing dozens of papers on the topic.

From animal and in vitro studies, researchers have found several properties that could help explain some of forsythia's purported benefits in traditional Chinese medicine including:

Due to its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties, forsythia is typically used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat bacterial and viral infections, and it's even been studied in treating certain cancers, says Deborah Ann Ballard, MD, MPH, internal medicine doctor at Duke Integrative Medicine.

A 2015 study published in Molecular Medicine Reports put esophageal cancer cells into mice, and found that forsythia inhibited the growth of the cancer cells. However, more research needs to be done to determine the cancer-fighting ability of forsythia in humans.

If forsythia sounds familiar to you it might be because you've seen it mentioned in the 2011 movie, "Contagion." While the movie focuses on a fictional virus, called MEV-1, the herbal remedy for it is real forsythia.

Forsythia is generally sold as a powder or tincture. However, when used for medicinal purposes, it's rarely taken alone, says Sharon Hennessey, DAOM, L.AC, Domain Chair of the Acupuncture Department, at the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine at California Institute of Integral Studies.

Hennessey says to follow dosing directions from the manufacturer and take forsythia at the onset of the first symptoms you notice, so for example, a fever or sore throat.

The safest and best way to take forsythia is to discuss dosage with an herbal medicine expert or Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner. Doses and formulations can vary from person to person, and it's best to get some professional help when using forsythia. However, forsythia products are not FDA approved.

The risks of physical side effects from forsythia are low, says Hennessey. However, forsythia may slow blood clotting, which means that it carries a risk of extra bleeding and should not be used for at least two weeks before surgery.

You should not try to treat yourself or self medicate with forsythia. Ballard says that if you think you may have a serious medical condition, you should see a doctor to be evaluated and determine a course of treatment. Only then should you determine if herbal remedies, like forsythia, would be a part of that treatment plan.

Additionally, she does not recommend buying just any type of forsythia supplements or tinctures online.

"I do not recommend anyone take forsythia without consulting a Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor. Proper use of this or any remedy requires an individualized assessment and approach," says Ballard. For that reason, she says that she does not prescribe forsythia to her patients.

Forsythia has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help treat various bacterial and viral infections. However, there's limited scientific proof to support the shrub's effectiveness compared to other conventional drugs.

Overall, it's best to discuss the use of forsythia with a professional before using it yourself or recommending it to others. You should be particularly careful when taking other medications with forsythia since we do not have enough information on what reactions is occur. And it's very important to have a proper diagnosis before determining a treatment plan, whether it involves herbs or not.

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Laurel, Md. Maryland University of Integrative Health has been approved to offer a post-baccalaureate certificate in Cannabis Science: Therapeutics, Product Design, and Quality Assurance. This program is one of only a few graduate programs in the U.S. to focus on cannabis and to support this rapidly growing industry. The program educates students about cannabis-based products with an emphasis on health effects, safety, formulation, and quality assurance. The program addresses CBD-dominant hemp-based dietary supplements and wellness products, as well as THC-dominant medical and recreational marijuana.

MUIHs program uniquely approaches the cannabis field through the primary lenses of herbal medicine and health and wellness. It is designed for individuals who wish to promote evidence-informed, safe, and responsible use of legal high-quality cannabis-based products, especially those with a holistic approach and a focus on a health promotion model rather than a disease management model. The program is ideal for career starters and those seeking an initial career in the cannabis industry or looking to expand their job options within the field. The program is offered online and can be completed in one year.

Given the public interest in both CBD-dominant hemp products and medical marijuana, theres an increased need for a cannabis workforce and health care practitioners that understand issues of quality, safety, and appropriate use. This program is designed to meet that need, says Dr. James Snow, MUIHs Dean of Academic Affairs.

The program applies theory to practice in considering cannabis as an herb. MUIH has operated an herbal medicine dispensary since 2002. It has served as an educational setting for herbal medicine dispensary practices and quality assurance while providing herbal products to healthcare professionals, herbal medicine students, and the general public. The standards and practices from its herbal medicine dispensary, generalizable to working with a range of herbs for various health and wellness purposes in various settings, are leveraged to inform the theory and non-experiential aspects of the program and its courses.

The goal of the program is to promote safe and evidence-informed use of legal high-quality cannabis-based products while integrating both scientific and tradition-based use of herbal medicine into the therapeutic practice and product development innovations happening in this new field, says Program Director Dr. Michael Tims.

The program is grounded in MUIHs holistic and natural approach to health and wellness, and its long-standing expertise in herbal medicine. MUIH has offered masters and graduate certificate programs in herbal medicine since 2002.

About Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH)

Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) is a leading academic institution focused on the study and practice of integrative health and wellness and one of the few universities in the U.S. dedicated solely to such practices. Deeply rooted in a holistic philosophy, its model for integrative health and wellness is grounded in whole-person, relationship-centered, evidence-informed care.

Since 1974, MUIH has been a values-driven community educating practitioners and professionals to become future health and wellness leaders through transformative programs grounded in traditional wisdom and contemporary science. MUIH has more than 20 progressive graduate degree programs in a wide range of disciplines, offered on-campus and online. In the on-campus Natural Care Center and community outreach settings, MUIH provides compassionate and affordable healthcare from student interns and professional practitioners, which delivers more than 20,000 clinical treatments and consultations each year. For more information visit http://www.muih.edu.

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Fenugreek shares a long history of usage and its traces were identified in Tutankhamuns tomb in Egypt. The first documented evidence on fenugreek is recorded its presence in 1500 BC. It is highly aromatic which makes it a perfect ingredient for traditional cuisines especially belonging to India and some Middle Eastern regions. In addition to this, it has roles in various medicinal treatments and a new study evaluates its risk to treat type 2 diabetes.

A study published in the journalAyu,reveals the benefits of fenugreek for diabetic patients. During this study, 60 diabetic patients were investigated to know the potential benefits of fenugreek on their sugar level.

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Half of these people were given 10g of fenugreek per day. These fenugreek seeds were soaked in the water which is a typical way of using them for medicinal reasons. They used these soaked seeds 20mins prior to the meal. The other group was allowed to continue their daily routine which involved taking diabetic medicine only.

The group which consumed fenugreek seeds experienced low sugar in their blood within 5 months of this study. They also experienced low HbA1C levels recorded after 6 months of using fenugreek seeds.

Although this study highlights the positive impact of these seeds for diabetic patients still it requires more detailed analysis to know how fenugreek treats type 2 diabetes. Right now, they only assume that it could have a synergistic effect on the patient when added with a controlled diet and moderate activity level.

Typically, the fenugreek seeds are associated with healing digestive issues and skin problems. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Medicine (NCCIM) acknowledges its beneficial role in treating eczema and other skin conditions. It also improves blood pressure and digestion according to Kellie Rodriguez who is a certified diabetes educator and serves as director of the Global Diabetes Program in Parkland Health & Hospital System (TX).

The medical experts encourage diabetic patients to maintain desirable body weight and aim to be active by doing any light to moderate physical activity. Contrary to popular opinion, diabetic patients can do any type of exercise including aerobics and strength training. In addition to this, they should eat healthy meals and refrain from processed and sugary foods and beverages.

Fenugreek is available in seeds, powder, and capsule form. These seeds contain a high amount of soluble fiber in them which promotes sugar absorption inside the stomach.

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It adds an amino acid named 4-hydroxy isoleucine in the body which promotes insulin production. Also, these seeds are rich in vitamins and minerals all of which are necessary for immunity and cellular repair functions of the body.

Both seeds and leaves of fenugreeks could be used to treat type 2 diabetes. Adding them to food recipes gives them a unique nutty flavor and aroma. If not to add in recipes, one can consume fenugreek capsules as per standard dosage, usually mentioned on the label.

There are no side effects of using fenugreek seeds or supplements but the new users may experience mild diarrhea, stomach main, or bloating which goes away on its own within hours.

People with underlying medical conditions should consult their doctor before taking fenugreek supplements. Those who are taking diabetic medicines, thyroid medicines, or insulin should avoid fenugreek supplements on their own.

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During pregnancy, there are several ingredients in skincare and beauty products that are not recommended for use. Since some ingredients are chemical-based and doctors advise that their use be discontinued during pregnancy. Other components that might seem natural, such as pure essential oils, should also be used with extreme caution due to the fact that there is not enough research to support their safety. Furthermore, beauty skin treatments like skin peels and Botox should definitely be put on hold during pregnancy. While the ingredients are not safe, there are also slight risks of your body going into a minor state of shock due to the pain of the procedure (similar to why women are not meant to get tattoos during pregnancy). While the risks might be low, it's better to take no chances with an unborn baby's health!

While it might seem daunting to uncover which products are the safest to use during pregnancy, BabyGaga has consulted industry experts to get the scoop on which ingredients should be completely avoided during your pregnancy. It's always recommended that you do a bit of a spring clean in your beauty and cosmetics collection once you are expecting since many products won't keep until after the baby is born. Consider it a great opportunity to get closer to nature, and to eliminate some of the harsher ingredients in your day to day products.

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The biggest rule of thumb in pregnancy skincare is to avoid all products with retinol as an ingredient. Retinol is derived from Vitamin A and has been clinically proven to have adverse effects on babies in utero. While not all women will have complications from using products with retinol, it's strongly suggested to avoid it entirely until after the baby is born. There are so many alternative products in the skincare world these days that have natural ingredients, and experts agree you should stick to these!

Dr. Yelena Deshko ND is a naturopathic doctor who runs the Timeless Health Clinic of Integrative Medicine in Toronto, Ontario. As an expert in skincare procedures, she has years of experience using various skincare products on her clients. Dr. Deshko spoke to BabyGaga about the risks of using retinol during pregnancy:

The number one ingredient that pregnant women need to avoid in their skincare is retinol. Retinol is a derivative of Vitamin A and has been shown in scientific studies to have a teratogenic (negative) effect on the developing fetus. In addition to this, it is generally prudent to switch to mainly natural and organic skincare products. Skin is our largest organ and many chemicals found in commercial products are easily absorbed through the skin. The effect of many of these ingredients has generally not been evaluated to be safe for the developing baby and they may present certain risks.

While retinol is one of the most harmful ingredients in skincare products for pregnant women, there are several other ingredients and components you will want to skip. BabyGaga spoke withDr. Kemunto Mokaya (Dr. Kemmy MD), who is a board-certified dermatologist, author, and speaker who hails from Knoxville, TN. As a skincare expert, she was able to give us a more comprehensive list of what ingredients pregnant women should watch out for in makeup and skincare. Dr. Mokaya advised against using,

Retinoids: The first product that comes to my mind is retinoids. They are vitamin A derivatives that are popular skincare products because they help control acne, they help even out the skins pigmentation and are anti-aging products that stimulate collagen growth (thereby reducing fine lines and wrinkles). They are not recommended in pregnancy because they are associated with birth defects. Oral retinoids are actually pregnancy category X (meaning that studies in humans and animals have shown them to actually cause harm to fetuses, including fetal abnormalities). Topical retinoids are pregnancy category C.

Hydroquinone: It is tempting to use hydroquinone a skin lightener during pregnancy to treat melasma and other pigmentary defects of pregnancy. However, its use in pregnancy should be avoided, especially because studies have shown that as much as 45% of hydroquinone is absorbed into the skin after topical application. The FDA lists hydroquinone under pregnancy category C and its use should be avoided until after the baby is born.

Botulimum toxin (e.g. Botox or Dysport): *Use of botulinum toxin to paralyze muscles around wrinkles, thereby making the wrinkles less visible, is one of the most popular non-invasive cosmetic procedures performed. It is not recommended or FDA-approved for pregnant or lactating mothers.

Benzoyl peroxide & Salicylic acid:Benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are medications commonly used to treat acne. Pregnancy can cause hormonal acne, and while it is tempting to use them to control the condition, they are classified by the FDA as pregnancy category C. They should therefore be avoided in pregnancy.

Formaldehyde: Formaldehyde is a carcinogen that has also been linked to fertility problems and miscarriages. It is found in some hair products (e.g. hair straighteners), nail polishes and eye-lash glue. Formaldehyde should be avoided in pregnancy.

Essential Oils: Should be used with caution in pregnancy. They are not regulated by the FDA and therefore do not have to follow strict labeling standards. It is difficult to assess the quality, concentration, or purity of different essential oils due to the loose regulations. Unless the source of essential oils is a verified and trusted one, it is best to simply avoid them in pregnancy. For example, tea tree oil when absorbed in high quantities can affect hormones and trigger premature contractions.

Phthalates:Some studies have found a link between phthalate exposure and abnormal development of fetuses. Personal care products containing phthalates should be avoided in pregnancy.

Dihydroxyacetone: Many spray self-tanners contain the chemical dihydroxyacetone. It is commonly listed on product labels as DHA. If it is accidentally inhaled during its application, it is unsafe for the mother and the baby.

Toluene: Many nail-polishes contain toluene, which is a suspected carcinogen. It should be avoided during pregnancy due to the potential risk to the fetus.

Chemical sunscreens: Ingredients in chemical sunscreens include: Avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene, oxybenzone, oxtinoxate, menthyl anthranilate and oxtocrylene. Some of these ingredients are thought to be hormone disrupters. They can interfere with the babys nervous system development.

Thioglycolic acid:Found in chemical hair removers; can also be labeled acetyl mercaptan, mercaptoacetate, mercaptoacetic acid and thiovanic acid.

If you have struggled with problem skin prior to becoming pregnant, or you are experiencing pregnancy-related skin issues, you might want to make an appointment with a dermatologist to see what the root of the problem is. A specialist can determine what is causing the issue, and recommend skincare products that are safe to use throughout pregnancy.

Furthermore, dermatologists can offer treatments or facials that do not use harsh chemicals or products and can help you relax and feel pampered!

If you are experiencing eczema or skin rashes, you can even speak to your GP or OBGYN. Many of these conditions are really common during pregnancy and can be treated with safe for use creams. In the absolute worst-case scenario, the condition will likely only last during pregnancy, and should clear up as soon as the baby arrives. While this isn't always the best news for women who haven't dealt with skin problems until pregnancy, it is generally due to hormone changes and will not last forever.

Though you might have to ditch some of your cosmetics and skincare treatments during pregnancy, it doesn't mean that your skin has to suffer. In many cases, switching to more natural ingredients can be very soothing for your skin. There are many DIY face masks that you can create with items from your fridge. For a soothing face mask, you can add plain yogurt, oatmeal, and honey. If you need more hydration, blend an avocado, an egg, and a teaspoon of honey. Some of the most basic items can be used in your skincare routine, like using coconut oil as a moisturizer, for example.

With a multitude of vegan, organic, and natural cosmetic lines on the market today, you should have no problems finding some new makeup items to get you through pregnancy without issues. It's also a great time to skip makeup altogether, and give your skin a breather! While it might take a little time to adjust to bare-faced, you might notice that after skipping makeup for awhile (or reducing the amount that you wear) your skin will actually look and feel more healthy.

Skin health is super important during pregnancy since your skin absorbs everything that you put on it. You will want to be extra vigilant during these months to make sure that you are not lathering yourself up with toxic and harmful ingredients.

If you are an essential oil enthusiast and you chose to continue using them, exercise caution and dilute them with a carrier oil to make sure you aren't putting a highly concentrated oil directly on your skin. Make sure that the source of your oils is reputable, and do a little bit of a background check to find out which oils are potentially dangerous for pregnant women and fetuses.

Getting a good amount of sleep and drinking enough water can help keep skin issues at bay, so make sure that you are monitoring this during your pregnancy! Dehydrated skin is more prone to breakouts and rashes, so make sure your skin is drinking enough!

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As he does every August, Brian Greenspun is taking some time off and is turning over his Where I Stand column to others. Todays guest columnist is Marc J. Kahn, dean of the UNLV School of Medicine.

For a moment, lets imagine Las Vegas as the premier city for health care in the U.S.

For a reality check, currently, according to the Commonwealth Fund, Nevada ranks 48th in the country for overall health care. Nevada is similarly 50th for access to and affordability of health care, 51st for prevention and treatment and 39th for the healthiness of the population. Clearly, we can and need to do better.

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How do we get there?

We continue to grow an academic health center.

UNLV School of Medicine was founded in 2014 and its first class matriculated in the summer of 2017. The schools mission is to care for the community of Southern Nevada and to do this by working with the other UNLV health sciences schools including nursing, dental medicine, public health and integrative health. By also partnering with University Medical Center and other local hospitals, we are forming the valleys first academic health center.

Fortunately, we have a good foundation on which to build.

Consider how the medical school has responded to the COVID-19 pandemic: We engineered and maintained the longest continuously running curbside test sites, helping to diagnose more than 18,000 Nevadans, among the first testing facilities to help diagnose the disease in the valley.

The young medical school recruited a blood services partner to bring convalescent plasma to the valley to help treat the sickest people suffering from the virus. UNLV and its partners were also able to provide research and insight into the epidemiology of the infection and to help hotels and casinos open in a safer fashion.

We also have world-class researchers studying Alzheimers disease, a trauma center where 96% of patients estimated to have a less than 1% chance of survival actually go home, and we have a faculty member studying the role of stem cells to fight heart disease.

Academic health centers are more than buildings, hospitals and medical schools. They are a network of medical and research facilities staffed by caring health care professionals, men and women who work together to provide the best evidence-based care for patients. By their very nature, academic health centers are deeply embedded in the communities they serve. In addition to caring for patients, they engage in research to provide novel technologies to fight human diseases such as COVID-19. They provide quality health care 71% of the nations level-one trauma centers and 98% of the nations comprehensive cancer centers are in academic health centers. Although accounting for only 5% of all hospitals in the U.S., academic health centers provide over 40% of charity care consistent with their mission to serve their communities. Finally, studies have shown that patients treated in academic health centers have up to a 20% higher likelihood of survival.

Lets imagine what a mature academic health center could mean for the residents of Southern Nevada.

For our community, the UNLV School of Medicine and the academic health center as a whole, have plans for staffing clinics for the underserved of Southern Nevada, where patients will receive medical, dental, mental health and preventative services regardless of ability to pay.

Over time, the academic health center as a whole will be able to provide additional novel treatments for cancer, stroke, cognitive disorders, diabetes and heart disease, while employing vast numbers of Nevadans contributing significantly to the local economy.

Lets imagine a time when Nevada, known as a tourist destination, can attract patients from throughout the U.S. to get top-notch health care in one of the worlds most unique cities.

Lets imagine the future where the newest, most promising medical technologies are homegrown through colleges and universities right here in Nevada.

Lets imagine when our ability to care for all of our residents serves as a model for the rest of the country.

And it will not be just UNLV. The valley is fortunate to have Touro University, which has an osteopathic medical school. Las Vegas also has affiliated medical residencies in several hospital systems and plans to have a new medical school at Roseman University for the Health Sciences. All contribute to the welfare of our residents.

Are we there yet? No. But with the continued support of our state, colleges and universities, philanthropists and the residents of Las Vegas, we can get there. Thinking big, settling only for the best, garnishing all of our resources and being creative and nimble, we will get there sooner, rather than later.

Dr. Marc J. Kahn is dean of the UNLV School of Medicine, where he also serves as a professor.

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Nutrition plays an important role in the maintenance of a persons health and well-being. While system level solutions to address physician burnout are most effective, self-care can also play a role. And a big part of self-care for physicians is eating right. By learning more about nutrition and keeping the topic front and center, physicians can take better care of themselvesand their patients.

TheCME module, Nutrition Science for Health and Longevity: What Every Physicians Needs to Know, isenduring material and designated by the AMA for a maximum 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit, and helps physicians begin an effective nutrition conversation with patients. The four-hour, self-paced course is developed and hosted by the Gaples Institute for Integrative Cardiology, a nonprofit focused on enhancing the role of nutrition and lifestyle in health care.

The course includes four modules that are distributed in collaboration with the AMA Ed Hub, an online platform with high-quality CME/MOC from many trusted sources to support lifelong learning of physicians and other medical professionals. With topics relevant to youincluding numerous CME modules on physician burnoutthe AMA Ed Hub also offers an easy, streamlined way to find, take and track educational activities in one place, with automatic CME/MOC credit reporting for some state and specialty boards.

Nutrition is a huge gap in physician training, said AMA member Stephen Devries, MD, a cardiologist and executive director of the Gaples Institute in Deerfield, Illinois. As a result, physicians tend to make decisions about their own health the same way the general public does, often based on what they read in the lay press.

Interestingly, recent physician training program guidelines stress the importance of a healthy diet for physician self-care and mitigation of burnout, but how can physicians make meaningful dietary changes themselves without a solid background in nutrition? he said.

Dr. Devries shared these key tips that can help physiciansand their patients.

Many physicians are stressed and dont have enough time to do what they need to do. And when it comes to eating, physicians are like many other Americans and too often choose a quick and convenient option such as fast food.

Although the donut or bag of fries might seem like an appealing distraction during a stressful day, most people find so-called comfort food to be distinctly uncomfortable half an hour later. However, meals made from colorful vegetables, whole grains, predominantly plant sourced proteins (beans and tofu) and fruit leave them feeling more alert and in a brighter mood throughout the day.

Its also important to think about the culture of eating in medical settings. Hospital noon conferences are often accompanied by pizza and sugar sweetened drinks, exactly the foods we urge our patient to avoid.

Learn more with the AMA about how to give patients good nutrition advice when time is short.

When physicians adopt healthy lifestyle practices, they are more likely to counsel their patients to do the same. Doctors should lead by example on healthy eating.

As a first step, look in the mirror and work on making positive changes in your own diet, first and foremost because you deserve it, said Dr. Devries. But the kicker is that better self-care also translates into better patient care. You will be sharper and more available to your patients, and also more likely to counsel them to adopt healthier habits.

Sharing how physicians overcame lifestyle related health challenges in their own livessuch as lack of time and stresscan also help advance discussions with patients.

Most patients want to feel like their physician has a personal interest in them and nothing conveys a personal interest more than a physician or nurse who shares a bit of their own personal story and how it led to their own better health, said Dr. Devries. That is a great opportunity to increase trust.

Read more about how burnout can hinder patient-physician communication.

Another factor that promotes burnout in medicine is a sense of lost professional purpose.

Medicine has become so mechanized and algorithm-driven and electronic medical record-focused that some of the original appeal of medicine can get lost, said Dr. Devries, adding that connecting with patients for even a brief period of time on the topic of nutrition and lifestyle really brings physicians back to why they went into medicine in the first place.

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When it comes to fighting viruses, everyday precautions such as washing your hands often and avoiding sick people are key. But experts say that boosting your immune system may also give you an edge in staying healthy. Here are five smart steps to add to your to-do list now.

Stay activeWorking out is a powerful way to boost your immune system, says Mark Moyad, M.D., M.P.H., Jenkins/Pokempner director of preventive and alternative medicine at the University of Michigan Medical Center. It causes your bodys antibodies and white blood cells to circulate more rapidly, which means they may be able to detect and zero in on bugs more quickly. Being active this way also lowers stress hormones, which reduces your chances of getting sick, Moyad adds.

Research suggests that exercises effects may be directly relevant to virus fighting, too. According to a recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, of 1,002 people surveyed, those who exercised at least five days a week had almost half the risk of coming down with a cold as those who were more sedentary. If they did get one, they reported less severe symptoms. There also may be a protective benefit from the sweat in your sweat session: Research has shown that simply raising your body temperature may help kill germs in their tracks.

The key to exercise, however, is to do it in moderation. Like many other things, theres a sweet spot doing too much can also put so much stress on your body, it depresses your immune system, explains Moyad. He recommends 30 to 60 minutes of exercise (either vigorous or moderate) most days of the week.

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Watch your dietEighty percent of your immune system is in the gut, so when its healthy, we tend to be able to fight off infections faster and better, says Yufang Lin, M.D., of the Center for Integrative Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic. When its not, our immune system is weaker and more susceptible to fighting off infection.

In general, Lin recommends that people focus on a Mediterranean style of eating, which means a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and healthy fats, found in foods such as fatty fish, nuts and olive oil. This eating pattern is high in nutrients such as vitamin C, zinc and other antioxidants shown to help reduce inflammation and fight infection, she explains. Adults between the ages of 65 and 79 who followed a Mediterranean type of diet, along with taking a daily 400 IU vitamin D supplement for a year, showed small increases in disease-fighting cells such as T cells, according to a 2018 study published in the journal Frontiers in Physiology.

Its also important to limit meat, especially processed and fried foods, all of which are more inflammatory, Lin adds. Generally, I recommend a whole food diet, she says. Whats more, its smart to include fermented foods, such as yogurt, sauerkraut, miso and kefir, in your daily diet. These help build up the good bacteria in your gut, which, in turn, supports a healthy gut and immune system, Lin explains

Stay on top of stressTheres a strong link between your immune health and your mental health. When youre under chronic stress or anxiety, your body produces stress hormones that suppress your immune system, Moyad says. Research done at Carnegie Mellon University has found that people who are stressed are more susceptible to developing the common cold.

In one study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 276 healthy adults were exposed to the cold virus, then monitored in quarantine for five days. Those who were stressed were more likely to produce cytokines, molecules that trigger inflammation, and were about twice as likely to get sick. In addition, people who are stressed are less likely to pay attention to other healthy habits, like eating right and getting enough sleep, which can affect immunity, Lin adds.

Although you cant avoid stress in your life, you can adopt strategies to help you manage it better. A 2012 study, published in Annals of Internal Medicine, looked at adults 50 and older and found that those who either did a daily exercise routine or performed mindfulness meditation were less likely to get sick with a respiratory infection than subjects in a control group, and if they did get sick, they missed fewer days of work.

Get enough sleepZs are another natural immune system booster. Your immune system is like your computer it needs moments of rest so it doesnt become overheated, Moyad explains. Sleep reboots the system.

When youre sleep-deprived, he adds, your body churns out stress hormones like cortisol to keep you awake and alert, which can suppress your immune system. People who got a full eight hours of shut-eye had higher levels of T cells than those who slept less, according to a 2019 study. Try to get at least seven hours of slumber a night, as a 2015 study, published in the journal Sleep, found that people who did so were four times less likely to come down with a cold than those who clocked less than six.

Be strategic about supplementsTheres no magic herb or vitamin you can pop to automatically prevent a cold, flu or other virus. But a 2017 review of 25 studies, published in the British Medical Journal, found that a moderate daily dose of vitamin D may offer protection if youre already low in the sunshine vitamin, points out Tod Cooperman, M.D., president and editor in chief of ConsumerLab.com.

The best way to find out if youre lacking in vitamin D is to get your blood levels tested; you should be between 20-39 ng/mL (nanograms per milliliter). If youre within that range, a daily supplement of about 600 to 800 IU is fine. If youre low, talk with your doctor about additional supplementation up to 2,000 IU a day. Cooperman advises taking it with meals that contain fats or oils, to increase absorption.

The Cleveland Clinics Lin also recommends cooking with herbs such as garlic, ginger, rosemary, oregano and turmeric. All have been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, she explains, and some, like garlic, have even been shown to be protective against colds. When my patients ask me about taking supplements to enhance their immune system, I always go back to food, food, food, she says. Food is medicine.

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While this is a contentious issue across the country, many people suffering from health issues are singing the praises of medicinal cannabis.

Northern Rivers general practitioner Dr Jamie Rickcord will deliver insights into his personal experience prescribing medicinal cannabis to local residents managing chronic health conditions.

The webinar will seek to provide further information on the biological effects of taking medicinal cannabis, demystify the distinction between THC and CBD, explain how medicinal cannabis is produced and how it should be applied, as well as offer some patient case studies.

Local registered healthcare professionals are invited to attend the presentation and interact via the Q&A function.

Dr Rickcord has practiced medicine since graduating from Imperial College, London in 2006 and for the last eight years he has worked as a GP in the Northern Rivers, at ANANDA clinics in Byron Bay.

He has seen the positive effect first-hand of medicinal cannabis and is pleased with the results in his patients.

Dr Rickcord is an advocate of educating other health professionals about integrative plant medicine and is also accepting medicinal cannabis referrals for a number of conditions that have been approved for treatment by Australias Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).

The webinar will also feature Barb Fullerton, the national education manager of Little Green Pharma, Australias first producer and grower of medicinal cannabis.

Dr Rickcords webinarPrescribing medicinal cannabis in the Northern Rivers regionwill be held online from 6pm onTuesday, 7 July.

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Being forced into isolation due to the pandemic has created a yearning in many to see a completely different landscape or to engage in next-level adventures. Kill two birds with one stone at the Six Senses Shaharut in Israel, the latest opening from the hospitality brand best known for its barefoot luxury ethos.

Perched on a cliff in the Negev Deserts Arava Valley, all of the 60 suites have been built using local materials to sit seamlessly in the otherworldly desert landscape. Make the most out of your stay with a camel trek through the sand dunes and a late-night stargazing session.

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This ultra-luxury destination on the northwest coast of Saudi Arabia aims to become the heart of the Red Sea Riviera. Envisioned as a place where art and wellness intersect, this development designed by Denniston International will feature a trio of communitiesTriple Bay, The Coastal Development and The Islandin the pristine, 3,800-square-kilometre Prince Mohammed bin Salman Nature Reserve.

The former will be a holistic wellness retreat offering top-notch diagnostic medical facilities, while the latter two will be devoted to championing art and culture. When completed in 2030, Amaala will have 800 residential villas, apartments and estate homes, as well as 2,500 hotel rooms and 200 high-end outlets spanning shopping, dining and recreation.

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Wellness serves as the compass of this new development in Phuket conceived by Montara Hospitality Group, the company behind the well-loved resort Trisara. More than US$220 million is being invested into making Tri Vananda the regions largest and most comprehensive residential wellness community. Sustainability is also paramounteach of the 298 villas will be built in accordance to LEED practices and eco-additions such a non-toxic farm and renewable energy facilities ensure that it will operate with net zero emissions.

Scheduled to launch in 2022, the 93-hectare property will be anchored by a wellness resort specialising in integrative and functional medicine. Optimal health and peace of mind will be easy to achieve in Tri Vanandas hillside surroundings, which will feature serene lakes and lush gardens. Best of all, this piece of paradise is a mere 20 minutes drive from Phuket International Airport.

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Purpose-driven trips are rising in popularity as the Covid-19 pandemic forces people to reevaluate how and why we travel. Singitas Seregenti Girls Runan annual event that raises funds for initiatives that empower girls in the communities surrounding the Singita Grumeti reserveticks the boxes of a holiday that restores the mind, body and soul.

In partnership with the nonprofit Grumeti Fund, the threeday, 63-kilometre, all-women run traverses the sprawling plains of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzaniaa rare opportunity even for safari connoisseurs. Runners are accompanied by scouts from the Grumeti Fund Anti-Poaching Unit, as well as supported by a team in a shadow vehicle to ensure safety.

As the project is spearheaded by luxury safari brand Singita, it comes as no surprise that supreme comfort is part of the all-inclusive itinerary. Travellers will stay at the newly refurbished Sabora Tented Camp for five nights, where they can relax in one of the nine tented suites. Featuring an in-room pantry, a private meditation area and an outdoor deck, this home in the wilderness is perfect for game viewing and taking in the Serengetis vast, untouched expanse.

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Creating a healthy, healing environment for our family is so important as we navigate the stress and anxiety of this time. 75% of the immune system is the result of environmental and lifestyle factors. Top Immune Health Expert, Board Certified Integrative MD Dr. Taz, shares easy ways to create a healing home by reducing toxicity and activating our senses.

HOW TO CREATE A HEALING HOME with Dr. Taz

1) Lighting: Create ambient, soft light with lots of natural light to help enhance mood and lower cortisol. Replace fluorescent bubs, led bulbs. Consider sun lamps. Natural light is the most beneficial to the body.

2) Color: Color can be healing and color influences our feelings. White color on walls, dcor and furniture leads to a feel of clean and serenity. Teal accents in a room or overall color scheme of a house are associated with purity, relaxation and calmness. If someone needs to benefit from being in a relaxing envornment considere adding teal to the room. Red embodies power, vitality, energy. Rooms that need to be productive can utilize having red incorporated into their dcor. Magenta provides emotional balance and Yellow gives off a sense cheerfulness. Depending on the room and purpose, consider color to make the most out of the space.

3) Air: Household plants reduce indoor air pollution. My favorite house plants include: Peace Lily, Ferns, Aloe, Snake Plants, and Lemongrass. All plants have different needs for growth so make sure when choose a plant it is in a place and environment where it thrives. Plants also give us a way to feel closer to nature and be connected to mother earth.

Dr. Taz Bhatia, M.D. is a board-certified integrative medicine physician and wellness expert, who gained national recognition as a best-selling author of the books, What Doctors Eat, The 21 Day Belly Fix, and Super Woman RX. Her integration of Eastern medical wisdom with modern science, along with her unique Power Type discovery, has led to featured segments on The Today Show, Dr. Oz, Live with Kelly & Ryan and eventually the premiere of own PBS special Super Woman RX with Dr. Taz.

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Princeton University researchers discovered a new compound that works like a 'poisoned arrow' antibiotic which can destroy bacteria and at the same time remains immune to antibiotic resistance. The compound SCH-79797 has the ability to penetrate bacterial walls while destroying cell folate.

Bacterial infections in the studywere labeled as Gram-positive and Gram-negative, bacteria with an outer layer of armor that dismisses most antibiotics. Zemer Gitai, an Edwin Grant Conklin Professor of Biology from the university said that 'This is the first antibiotic that can target Gram-positive and Gram-negatives without resistance.'

As scientists, what they're excited about the most, Gitai shared, was discovering something new about the antibiotic works - 'attacking via two different mechanisms within one molecule - that we are hoping is generalizable, leading to better antibiotics - and new types of antibiotics - in the future.'

Generally, the greatest weakness of antibiotics is the bacteria's ability to evolve and quickly resist medicine. The team was unable to generate any form of resistance against SCH-79797, naming the compound's derivatives 'Irresistin.'

James Martin, a Ph.D. graduate who worked with the compound said that his 'first challenge was convincing the lab that it was true,' because the antibiotic is effective against diseases while being immune to resistance and safe for humans. It's even better than rubbing alcohol or bleach which are fatal for bacteria and human cells alike.

However, antibioticresearch means that the team included breeding multiple generations of the compound until bacteria evolves to a state of resistance, so they can reverse-engineer the molecule. With the new compound being irresistible, there is nothing to reverse-engineer from. In trying to prove that the compound is in fact irresistible and figuring out how it works, Martin attempted several ways to trigger the bacteria to evolve from multiple antibiotic doses and exposure to resistant bacterial species like gonorrhea.

After years of finding no resistance to the antibiotic, the team eventually discovered that the single-molecule has two distinct mechanisms, like a 'poisoned arrow.' Benjamin Bratton, a molecular biology researcher and lecturer from the Lewis Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomicssaid that 'The arrow has to be sharp to get the poison in, but the poison has to kill on its own, too.'

The arrow penetrates the thick armor, or outer membrane of the Gram-negative bacteria while poisoning folate, a building block of DNA and RNA - two mechanisms operating synergistically. Bratton described it as, 'If you just take those two halves - there are commercially available drugs that can attack either of those two pathways - and you just dump them into the same pot, that doesn't kill as effectively as our molecule, which has them joined together on the same body,'

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One problem in their experiments was that the original antibiotic killed both human and bacterial cells at a similar level, meaning that converted into medicine, it could possibly kill the patient before killing the infection. However, the derivative Irresistin-16 fixed that issue. Being almost 1000 times more potent against bacterial cells than human cells, the promising antibiotic was confirmed to cure 16 mice infected with gonorrhea.

KC Huang, a microbiology and immunology bioengineer Stanford professor who is not part of the new research said that 'This compound is already so useful by itself, but also, people can start designing new compounds that are inspired by this. That's what has made this work so exciting.' The poisoned arrow dual mechanism can revolutionize antibiotic development. 'A study like this says that we can go back and revisit what we thought were the limitations on our development of new antibiotics,' said Huang

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Princeton Researchers Discover 'Poison Arrow' Antibiotic That Resists Immunity - Science Times