Fourteen medical school faculty members are among a national-best 20 from U-M elected as 2021 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

The U-M researchers are among 564 scientists, engineers and innovators, spanning 24 scientific disciplines, recognized for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements, AAAS announced Jan. 26.

AAAS is the worlds largest general scientific society and publisher of theSciencefamily of journals. Selection as an AAAS fellow is among the most distinct honors within the scientific community.

The new AAAS fellows from the medical school are:

Veera Baladandayuthapani, Ph.D.,professor of biostatistics, School of Public Health; professor of computational medicine and bioinformatics, Medical School; director of the Cancer Data Science Shared Resource at the Rogel Cancer Center, for distinguished contributions to the field of biostatistics and data science, particularly for Bayesian modeling of high-dimensional biomedical data, integrative genomics and applied cancer research.

Charles Burant, M.D., Ph.D., Dr. Robert C. and Veronica Atkins Professor of Metabolism, professor of internal medicine, and of molecular and integrative physiology and director of the A. Alfred Taubman Medical Research Institute, Medical School; and professor of nutritional sciences, School of Public Health, for distinctive molecular and metabolomic research on insulin resistance, therapy for diabetes and management of obesity combined with stimulation of physical activity.

Mats Ljungman, Ph.D.,professor of radiation oncology, Medical School; and professor of environmental health sciences, School of Public Health, for distinguished contributions to the field of computational medicine and bioinformation through scientific and leadership achievements through contributions and dedication to the RNA community of research.

George Mashour, M.D., Ph.D.,Robert B. Sweet Professor of Anesthesiology, professor of anesthesiology, of neurosurgery and of pharmacology, Medical School; adjunct professor of psychology, LSA, for distinguished contributions to the fields of academic anesthesiology and neuroscience, particularly for studies across the translational spectrum identifying network-level mechanisms of how general anesthetics disrupt consciousness.

Sofia Merajver, M.D., Ph.D.,GreaterGood Breast Cancer Research Professor and professor of internal medicine, Medical School; professor of epidemiology, School of Public Health, for landmark studies of mechanisms, novel therapies and biomarkers, and management of patients with inflammatory breast cancers and women at increased risk for cancers in the United States and Africa.

David Musch, Ph.D., MPH,professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences, Medical School; professor of epidemiology, School of Public Health, for distinguished contributions to the field of clinical epidemiology, particularly by using innovative design principles and analytical techniques to provide evidence-based guidance for the prevention and treatment of ophthalmic disease.

Melanie Diane Ohi, Ph.D.,Rowena G. Matthews Collegiate Professor in the Life Sciences, Life Sciences Institute; professor of cell and developmental biology, Medical School, for distinguished contributions to the field of structural biology, particularly structure/function discoveries about secretion systems of pathogenic bacteria, and for expanding access to cryo-electron microscopy through education.

Ling Qi, Ph.D.,professor of molecular and integrative physiology, and of internal medicine, Medical School, for distinguished contributions to the field of medicine by producing new insights into the importance of ER-associated protein degradation in disease pathogenesis.

Patrick Schloss, Ph.D.,Frederick G. Novy Collegiate Professor of Microbiome Research, professor of microbiology and immunology, Medical School, for distinguished contributions to computational biology, particularly for development of computational programs for analysis of DNA sequence of mixed bacterial populations.

Susan Shore, Ph.D.,Merle Lawrence Collegiate Professor of Otolaryngology Research, professor of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, Kresge Hearing Research Institute; professor of molecular and integrative physiology, Medical School; and professor of biomedical engineering, College of Engineering, for distinguished contributions to the field of sensory neuroscience, particularly in the roles and mechanisms brainstem circuitry for audition and mechanisms underlying tinnitus and hyperacusis.

Katherine Spindler, Ph.D.,professor of microbiology and immunology, Medical School, for distinguished contributions to the field of viral pathogenesis and virus-host interactions and for outstanding contributions in mentoring, professional service and scientific communication.

Stephan Taylor, M.D.,professor of psychiatry, Medical School; adjunct professor of psychology, LSA, for distinguished contributions in research for developing and improving treatments for psychiatric disorders.

John Voorhees, M.D.,Duncan O. and Ella M. Poth Distinguished Professor of Dermatology and professor of dermatology, Medical School, for extraordinary contributions to skin biology and dermatology, in particular psoriasis, the skin response to ultraviolet radiation, and skin aging, and an exemplary and sustained record of leadership in dermatology.

Bing Ye, Ph.D.,Burton L. Baker Collegiate Professor of the Life Sciences, Life Sciences Institute; and professor of cell and developmental biology, Medical School, for distinguished contributions to the field of developmental neuroscience, particularly for the molecular basis of the specification of axonal and dendritic morphology, and for their functional characteristics.

The new fellows will be celebrated later this year during an in-person gathering when it is feasible from a public health and safety perspective. The new class also will be featured in the AAAS News & Notes section ofSciencein January.

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The COVID surge is still taking place in many parts of the country and largely because of Omicron. Dr. Michael Hirt, a Board Certified Nutrition from Harvard University and Board Certified in Internal Medicine and is with The Center for Integrative Medicine in Tarzana California explains why. "As arguably the most contagious virus in human history, Omicron has achieved this moniker by expressing 32 mutations in the spike protein array that surrounds its viral core. These spike proteins target the cell surfaces of our respiratory system and these spike proteins are also the target themselves of our immune system which can then neutralize and remove the viruses. Unfortunately, these 32 mutations have transformed Omicron in two important ways that make it much easier to catch Omicron and pass it on to others." As millions come down with COVID, doctors tell Eat This, Not That! Health what the worst symptoms are and signs to watch out for. Read onand to ensure your health and the health of others, don't miss these Sure Signs You've Already Had COVID.

Dr. Yasmin Akhunji, a board-certified endocrinologist with Paloma Health says, "I've now seen many patients in the clinic a year after they originally contacted COVID-19. The lung impact and neurological impact it has as a remnant effect is terrible. With this new variant, while it is short-lived in comparison, it is highly contagious."

Dr. Akhunji explains, "Brain fog is no joking matter, and while people feel like the symptoms are short-lived, we are finding that some have long-term neurologic deficits." Brain fog can include an inability to concentrate, remember things, feel clear-headed. "Why risk it? Keep yourself and your loved ones safe."

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Dr. Teresa Bartlett, senior medical officer at Sedgwick explains, "The majority of people are exhibiting a severe sore throat and describe it like swallowing razor blades, stuffy nose, fever, body aches and a cough. Often the virus starts with a headache and many think they have a sinus infection. Be on the lookout for these symptoms. I have spoken to so many patients who think if they did not lose taste or smell they can't possibly have COVID but that simply is not true."

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Infectious disease expert and pioneering scientific researcher Dr. Serhat Gumrukcu states, "Omicron is currently the most dominant variant of COVID-19. Omicron's infection rates have been widespread across the globe. This variant has been shown to have symptoms quite similar to previous COVID variants such as headaches, fevers with chills, colds, dry coughs and body aches. However, these symptoms seem to be milder for vaccinated individuals with recovery generally expected within 5-7 days. There have been very few cases of loss of taste and smell that have been reported with Omicron infections, unlike the Delta variant."

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According to Dr. Hirt, "First, the Omicron spike protein mutations give the virus a much stronger electric charge which causes a 'static cling' effect, binding the virus more tightly to the lining of our nose and mouth like a dryer sheet to a wool sweater. This makes the Omicron variant more contagious, so that it takes only a few viruses to start an infection because the virus is better able to 'cling' to our respiratory lining.

Second, our immune systems use a sort of 'natural' technology (much like facial recognition) to identify bugs like viruses and bacteria. The ability of the immune system to recognize a COVID virus can be programmed either by a naturally acquired COVID infection or by the COVID vaccines. So, the next time a COVID virus tries to enter our bodies, this 'viral' recognition technology helps our immune system rapidly identify COVID and neutralize the threat. Omicron's multitude of mutations create an effective disguise that can fool the immune system's 'viral' recognition programming. These mutations transform the physical appearance of the virus and allow it to sidestep both natural and vaccine-acquired immunity."

The CDC says: "Look for emergency warning signs* for COVID-19. If someone is showing any of these signs,seek emergency medical care immediately:

*This list is not all possible symptoms. Please call your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you."

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Complementary And Alternative Medicine For Anti Aging & Longevity Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Intervention (Botanicals, Mind Healing), by Customer, by Region, and Segment Forecasts, 2021-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The global complementary and alternative medicine for anti aging and longevity market size is expected to reach USD 182.9 billion by 2028. It is expected to expand at a CAGR of 22.2% from 2021 to 2028.

Growing household income in developed countries, acceptance of herbal and ayurvedic medicine, and increasing age-related diseases have majorly the market for complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for anti aging and longevity.

In the traditional alternative medicine/botanicals intervention segment, Ayurveda led the market in 2020 as cosmetic market players are involved in the R&D of Ayurveda-based anti-aging cosmeceuticals. The mind healing segment is expected to witness steady growth from 2021 to 2028 due to the rising acceptance of meditation and mindfulness in corporate offices.

The sensory healing segment is expected to expand at a considerable CAGR over the forecast period due to the increasing popularity in hospitals and clinics. For instance, in October 2021, Spatial, an audio platform, partnered with HealthTune scientific and Catalyst by Wellstar to use sensory healing to reduce stress and anxiety of frontline healthcare workers.

Ayurveda is acknowledged as a medicine in 16 countries including Brazil, Switzerland, Hungary, Nepal, Bahrain, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. Whilst, some regions such as Romania, Hungary, Ontario, and Turkey regulate ayurvedic practices. In the U.K., it is a part of the National Health Policy.

Thus, increasing acceptance of ayurvedic medicine is expected to drive the complementary and alternative medicine market to a major extent. In addition, insurance coverage by public and private players is anticipated to fuel market growth.

COVID-19 has become a catalyst for the implementation of CAM therapies in day-to-day life. Owing to the pandemic, online yoga classes witnessed a 25% increase in enrollment level.

Similarly, in the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for yoga equipment accelerated by154%. Key players and governing regulatory bodies are undertaking various strategic initiatives such as regional expansion to develop their presence in the market.

Complementary And Alternative Medicine For Anti Aging & Longevity Market Report Highlights

Key Topics Covered:

Chapter 1 Methodology And Scope

Chapter 2 Executive Summary

Chapter 3 Market Variables, Trends, & Scope

3.1 Market Lineage Outlook

3.1.1 Parent Market Outlook

3.1.2 Related/Ancillary Market Outlook

3.2 Market Dynamic

3.2.1 Market Driver Analysis

3.2.1.1 Increasing aging population and related diseases

3.2.1.2 Increasing awareness of traditional medicines

3.2.1.3 Government Initiatives and Encouraging Regulation

3.2.2 Market Restraints

3.2.2.1 FDA and medically approved drugs for aging

3.2.2.2 Target anti-aging related diseases indirectly (not the primary solution)

3.2.3 Market Opportunity

3.2.3.1 Development of Meditation centers

3.2.4 Market Threat

3.2.4.1 Rising consumption of anti age cosmetics

3.3 Penetration and Growth Prospect Mapping for Test Type 2020 (USD Million)

3.4 COVID-19 Impact Analysis

3.5 Business Environment Analysis

3.5.1 Swot Analysis; By Factor (Political & Legal, Economic And Technological)

3.5.2 Porter's Five Forces Analysis

3.6 Pricing Analysis

3.7 Antiaging Medicine

3.7.1 Integrative Medicine

3.7.2 Holistic Medicine

3.7.3 Functional Medicine

3.7.4 Nutritional Therapy

3.7.5 Exercise Therapy

3.7.6 Mental Therapy

Chapter 4 Intervention Business Analysis

4.1 Complementary And Alternative Medicine Market for Antiaging and Longevity: Intervention Movement Analysis

4.2 Traditional Alternative Medicine/Botanicals

4.2.1 Global Traditional Alternative Medicine/Botanicals Market For Antiaging And Longevity Estimates And Forecast, 2017-2028 (USD Million)

4.2.2 Ayurveda

4.2.3 Naturopathic Medicine

4.2.4 Traditional Chinese Medicine

4.2.5 Zang Fu Theory

4.3 Body Healing

4.3.1 Global Body Healing Cam Market For Antiaging And Longevity Estimates And Forecast, 2017-2028 (USD Million)

4.3.2 Yoga

4.3.3 Acupuncture & Massage

4.3.4 Chiropractic

4.3.5 Qigong & Tai Chi

4.3.6 Kinesiology

4.3.7 Reflexology

4.3.8 Eurythmy

4.4 Mind Healing

4.4.1 Global Mind Healing Based Market For Antiaging And Longevity Estimates And Forecast, 2017-2028 (USD Million)

4.4.2 Meditation & Mindfulness

4.4.3 Relaxation

4.5 External Energy Healing

4.5.1 Global External Energy Healing Based Market For Antiaging And Longevity Estimates And Forecast, 2017-2028 (USD Million)

4.5.2 Magnetic & Electromagnetic Therapy

4.5.3 Chakra Healing

4.5.4 Reiki

4.6 Sensory Healing

4.6.1 Global Sensory Healing Based Market For Antiaging And Longevity Estimates And Forecast, 2017-2028 (USD Million)

4.6.2 Aromatherapy

4.6.3 Sound Healing

Chapter 5 Customers Business Analysis

5.1 Complementary And Alternative Medicine Market for Antiaging and Longevity: Customer Movement Analysis

5.2 High net worth (HNW) individuals

5.3 Very high net worth (VHNW) individuals

5.4 Ultra-High Net Worth (Uhnw) Individuals

Chapter 6 Regional Business Analysis

Companies Mentioned

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The tribunal found that, from January through to August 2017, Mr Piesse - who fought at the tribunal to keep referring to himself as a non-registered doctor - created and signed 149 false immunisation exemption certificates for unvaccinated children.

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The tribunal, which handed down its decision in the matter this week, heard families would come from far and wide in Victoria, and even interstate, to get the fake certificates.

Along with handing out the dodgy exemptions, Mr Piesse also completed 177 false Medicare vaccination forms so parents and carers of unvaccinated children could claim benefits from the government to which they were not entitled.

The tribunal heard that Mr Piesse attended a screening of the anti-vaccination film Vaxxed in August 2017 at the Hawthorn Arts Centre, where he told an audience medical practitioners could easily support vaccination exemptions, and he was happy to do them up for parents.

He also spouted views that childhood vaccinations were unsafe. The tribunal heard the medical exemptions he handed out said children were exempt from getting a jab until vaccines [were] proven safe by controlled clinical studies.

The board also alleged Mr Piesse did not cooperate with inquiries into his conduct, and misused his status as a medical practitioner.

The former GP, who has not practised since his registration was suspended by the board in 2017, accepted liability for all the allegations against him.

Tribunal members Jonathan Smithers, Robyn Mason, and Laurie Warfe noted his acceptance was grudging, and heavily influenced by personal health considerations.

They decided to disqualify Mr Piesse from applying for registration for six years - until January 24, 2028 - and banned him from using the title doctor until he was, if ever, registered again.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The global complementary and alternative medicine for anti aging and longevity marketsize is expected to reach USD 182.9 billion by 2028, as per a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. It is expected to expand at a CAGR of 22.2% from 2021 to 2028. Growing household income in developed countries, acceptance of herbal and ayurvedic medicine, and increasing age-related diseases have majorly the market for complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for anti aging and longevity.

Key Insights & Findings from the report:

Read 205 page market research report, "Complementary And Alternative Medicine For Anti Aging & Longevity Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Intervention (Botanicals, Mind Healing), By Customer, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2021 - 2028", by Grand View Research

In the traditional alternative medicine/botanicals intervention segment, Ayurveda led the market in 2020 as cosmetic market players are involved in the R&D of Ayurveda-based anti-aging cosmeceuticals. The mind healing segment is expected to witness steady growth from 2021 to 2028 due to the rising acceptance of meditation and mindfulness in corporate offices. The sensory healing segment is expected to expand at a considerable CAGR over the forecast period due to the increasing popularity in hospitals and clinics. For instance, in October 2021, Spatial, an audio platform, partnered with HealthTune scientific and Catalyst by Wellstar to use sensory healing to reduce stress and anxiety of frontline healthcare workers.

Ayurveda is acknowledged as a medicine in 16 countries including Brazil, Switzerland, Hungary, Nepal, Bahrain, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. Whilst, some regions such as Romania, Hungary, Ontario, and Turkey regulate ayurvedic practices. In the U.K., it is a part of the National Health Policy. Thus, increasing acceptance of ayurvedic medicine is expected to drive the complementary and alternative medicine market to a major extent. In addition, insurance coverage by public and private players is anticipated to fuel market growth.

COVID-19 has become a catalyst for the implementation of CAM therapies in day-to-day life. Owing to the pandemic, online yoga classes witnessed a 25% increase in enrollment level. Similarly, in the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for yoga equipment accelerated by154%. Key players and governing regulatory bodies are undertaking various strategic initiatives such as regional expansion to develop their presence in the market.

Market Segmentation:

Grand View Research has segmented the global complementary and alternative medicine for anti aging and longevity market on the basis of intervention, customer, and region:

List of Key Players of Complementary And Alternative Medicine For Anti Aging & Longevity Market

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Your brains fingerprint can be identified in just 100 seconds

Our brains are some of the most complicated things ever studied, but it turns out an fMRI can literally read you like a book.

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A popular social media claim alleges cilantro is more than just a popular herb for cooking.

"Cilantro removes toxic heavy metals from the brain," reads the text of a Facebook post shared Dec. 29.

The post generated over 5,000 interactions and close to 1,600 shares in less than two weeks. Several other social media users shared this postas well.

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But the claim doesn't tell the whole story.

Experts told USA TODAY researchers are still exploring the effectiveness of cilantro's healing properties in removing potential heavy metals from the brain.

USA TODAY reached out to the social media user who shared the post for comment.

USA TODAY reached out to 80 experts about the claim but received only four responses. Jane Flinn, director of cognitive and behavioral neuroscience at George Mason University, said in an email the idea seemed novel to her.

"I have to admit I had never heard of this," Flinn said. "Plants can absorb metals but I don't know how it would get it out of the brain."

Dr. Maida Galvez, professor of environmental medicine and public health at Mount Sinai, said in an email there is insufficient evidenceto prove the claim.

Through a search on PubMed, a search engine containing over 33 million research studies, USA TODAY found two articles that explorecilantro and heavy metal in the brain. Both studies used lead, a common heavy metal, as their primary agent.

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Exposure to lead can produce oxidative stress, an imbalance of antioxidants that protect againstcell and tissue breakdown, according to Medical News Today. A 2014 study concluded that hydro-alcoholic seed extract from cilantro can alleviatelead-induced oxidative stress in certain tissues of rat brains.

The study didnot look at the properties of cilantro as a whole. And it focused on damage done after a heavy metal enters the brain rather thanwhether cilantro can remove heavy metals.

A more recent study published in 2021found cilantro provided protection against bothoxidative stress and negative changes in brain structurethatlead caused in the brains of mice.It did not address whether cilantro removes heavy metals directly from the brain.

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Chris D'Adamo, director of the Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Maryland, said there is no certainty the same effects would present in humans, too, since the study was in mice.

Several other studies have found cilantro has an impact on heavy metals elsewhere in the body.

A 2010 study found that cilantro reduced the tissue levels of lead in the testes of mice to some extent. Researchers also published a study three years agothat concluded the intake of cilantro leaf extract contributed to a decrease of oxidative stress in the kidney, likely due toreduced concentration of heavy metals.

More studies would be helpful to confirm the findings,but there is some foundation to the claim being made about cilantro in light of this study and how we know it chelates heavy metals throughout the body," said D'Adamo.

Heavy metals can get intothe brain from exposure to environmental toxins, which can leachinto food, drinking water and the air, D' Adamo said.

These metals also have the ability tocross theblood-brain barrier, a feature of the human nervous system that defendsthe brain from pathogens and toxinsin the blood, according toa 2015 study.

The effects ofheavy metal in the brain vary.Leadcan result in a range of neurodevelopmental problems, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and decreased IQ in children,Galvez said.

Mercury can "alter brain functionsand lead to tremors, shyness, irritability, memory problems and changes in hearing or vision,"according to a 2019 study.

Scientists have sought ways to reduce heavy metals in the body, given these negative outcomes.

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One treatment to remove heavy metalsfrom the body is chelation therapy, in which a solutionis injected into the bloodstream that binds with the properties of a metal,according to University of Michigan Health.

Randomized control trials in children with lead poisoning havedemonstrated the effectivenessof chelation therapy atblood lead levels of 45 micrograms per deciliter or higher,Galvez said.

A 2019 research studyshows how chelation therapy can act as a "therapeutic agent"for neurotoxicity caused by heavy metals. Researchers are still exploring the efficacy of chelation therapy in removing heavy metals in the brain.

Based on our research, we rate MISSING CONTEXTthe claim that cilantro removes heavy metals from the brain. Scientists USA TODAY spoke to weren't aware of any studies that directly proved this claim and said more research is needed. However,some studies have found cilantro or its extracts have a positive effect on heavy metal levels in the body and brains of rodents.

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A Seattle palliative care physician has filed a lawsuit against the DEA, contesting its decision to ban psilocybin for use by terminally ill patients.

In support of the cause, a coalition led by state attorneys general, civil rights organizations and academics have filed amicus briefs, or friends of the court, meant to provide additional expertise on the issues pertaining to the case.

This week, the suing parties filed an Opening Brief in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals arguing that under the state and federal Right to Try Act seriously ill patients have a right to use medicines that are currently undergoing clinical trials, such as psilocybin (the active compound in magic mushrooms) and MDMA.

Unlocking access to psychedelics through this path could bring about new possibilities for end-of-life patients to use psychedelic medicine, which is similar to how Canada is currently allowing access.

Background of the Case

The right to try act protects access to investigational drugs not yet approved for use, taking into consideration that terminally ill patients do not have the time to wait until a drug has been approved.

In January, Dr. Sunil K. Aggarwal, co-director of a Seattle oncology clinic called Advanced Integrative Medical Science Institute, requested permission from the DEA to use psilocybin on patients suffering anxiety or depression. His request came under the right to try, which is observed by the federal legal system as well as Washington State.

In February, the DEA responded with a letter arguing that the exemption could not be granted because psilocybin is categorized as a Schedule I substance.

Appeal And Amicus Briefs

Dr. Aggarwal, the Advanced Integrative Medical Science Institute and two terminally ill patients appealed this decision with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. They argued that the DEA overstepped the limits of its authority in failing to recognize that the right to try act requires allowing access to eligible investigational drugs, regardless of their status under the controlled substances act.

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Psilocybin is an investigational drug currently undergoing phase 2 clinical trials, as well as a Schedule I narcotic.

A number of state attorneys general filed amicus briefs urging the court to rule in favor of the demanding party. These include Bob Ferguson of Washington State, Mark Branovich of Arizona, Kathleen Jennings of Delaware, Karl Racine of Washington, D.C., Kwame Raoul of Illinois, Dana Nessel of Michigan, Keith Ellison of Minnesota, David Yost of Ohio and Ellen Rosenblum of Oregon.

DEAs decision conflicts with the subsequent and more specific federal Right to Try Act, and with the Supreme Courts admonition that the [controlled substances act] should not be used to regulate medicine, the state attorneys argued.

A number of other institutions, coalitions and experts also filed supporting amicus briefs, including the Cato Institute, Goldwater Institute, American Civil Liberties Union, End of Life Washington, Washington Psychological Association, Evergreen Health, A Sacred Passage Death Midwifery, Past Presidents of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

Finally, palliative care specialists Dr. Ira Byock and Dr. Timothy Quill, as well as leading psychedelics researcher Roland Griffiths Ph.D. support the appeal.

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Itanagar, Jun 22 (UNI) The All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU) on Tuesday lodged a police complaint against the Chief Engineer, EE (Civil) and other officials of Border Roads Organisation (BRO) of 'Arunank' project for allegedly showing Kimin under Papum Pare district of Arunachal Pradesh as a part of Assam during Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's recent visit to the area to e-inaugurate 12 roads, including 20-km Kimin-Potin road.

Patna, Jun 22 (UNI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday asked all nationalised banks to open its branches in every Panchayat for their greater participation in development of the state.

Guwahati, Jun 22 (UNI) Jailed Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) leader Akhil Gogoi, who was elected to Assam assembly in the recently-concluded assembly elections, was acquitted in one of the two cases against him linked to the protests against the citizenship amendment act (CAA) on Tuesday.

Bhubaneswar, Jun 22 (UNI) The Odisha Unit of the Congress today demanded immediate suspension of Malkangiri District Collector Y Vijay for alleged irregularities in tender process in leasing out seven Minor Mineral sources in the district last month.

Kolkata, Jun 22 (UNI) One of the core purposes of medicine is to relieve suffering. Medicine has been evolving over millennia to serve this purpose across the world. Some of the oldest systems of medicine continue to thrive across the world.

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PLoS One. 2021 Jul 1;16(7):e0253890. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0253890. eCollection 2021.

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: During COVID-19, the public actively sought non-pharmacological and self-management approaches to prevent infection. Little is known on the use of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) by the public as preventive measures. This study investigated the prevalence and patterns of TCIM use during the pandemic, and identified factors associated with its use among the general population in Hong Kong.

METHODS: An online cross-sectional survey was conducted from November to December 2020. The survey solicited information on the respondents sociodemographic characteristics, risk perception of the pandemic, and use of TCIM before and during the pandemic. Logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine predictors of TCIM use.

RESULTS: In total, 632 responses (completion rate = 88.1%) were analyzed. TCIM was used by 44.0% of respondents during the pandemic. The most popular forms of TCIM were vitamins or other dietary supplements (n = 160, 25.3%) and Chinese herbal medicine (n = 122, 19.3%) during the pandemic. The most frequently reported indication was strengthening the immune system, especially for vitamins or other dietary supplements (n = 142/160, 88.8%). Respondents who reported using TCIM were more likely to be female (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 1.82, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.29-2.59), had higher education attainment (aOR = 2.21, 95% CI = 1.39-3.59), and older-aged (age >55 years: aOR = 1.77, 95% CI = 1.04-3.02). Respondents who resided in districts with moderate to high number of confirmed COVID-19 cases (aOR = 1.60, 95% CI = 1.07-2.42) and had a higher level of risk perception (aOR = 1.04, 95% CI = 1.01-1.07) were also more likely to use TCIM.

CONCLUSION: TCIM was used commonly in Hong Kong during the COVID-19 pandemic. While vaccination and social distancing remain the mainstay of controlling the pandemic, professional bodies should proactively consider public preferences and provide information regarding the effectiveness and safety of TCIM for COVID-19 prevention and treatment.

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The second wave of COVID-19 infections has shaken India. This wave is even more contagious and fatal than the first. Between April 25 and May 2, India reported 29.44 lacs cases, which is the highest number of cases reported by any country in any 7 days period since the beginning of the pandemic. The excess burden on healthcare system is also being reflected in the alarming growth rate of deaths in the period. Shortage of vaccines, beds, ventilators, oxygen and medicines makes this situation even worse. In the current situation, Zinc emerges as an important element of choice for the management of COVID-19 symptoms along with anti-infective and other antiparasitic drug. Even in the present scenario, governments of Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Maharashtra, and Assam have already included zinc along with other nutraceuticals, anti-infectives, corticosteroids & antiparasitic, etc drugs in their protocol for the management of COVID-19. Also Read - 2 New Drugs That Promise To Fight COVID-19 And Also Prevent Infection Developed By Oz Scientists

There are several studies that support the effectiveness of zinc 50 mg daily in cases of SARs-CoV2 or coronavirus. According to a research paper published by Advances in Integrative MedicineJournal, zinc might potentially reduce the risk, duration and severity of SARS-CoV-2 infections, particularly for populations at risk of zinc deficiency including people with chronic disease co-morbidities and older adults. Studies have shown that zinc supplementation help in the following ways Also Read - People With Mild Covid-19 Develop Antibodies That May Last A Lifetime

Zinc has recently generated a lot of excitement as one of the promising candidates to reduce the severity of COVID19 infection. Several published observations are the reasons why there is a global enthusiasm that zinc therapy could be a possible therapeutic option. However, the biggest challenge in realizing the therapeutic value of zinc is lack of understanding of optimal dosage of zinc supplementation. Also Read - Recognising These Two Signs Can Cut The Risk Of Death Due To Covid-19

According to another research published in Clinical Immunology Journal, consumption of up to 50mg Zinc per day may provide a protective role against the Covid-19, likely by improving the hosts resistance against viral infections. Zinc deficiency has been associated with an increased susceptibility to infectious diseases, including viral infections.Studies have shown that the zinc status of an individual is a critical factor that can influence immunity against viral infections.

The right amount of zinc, that is, 50 mg, which of course is available in only few brands that can be counted on fingertips, would not only allow zinc to achieve its therapeutic potential against COVID-19 but also could circumvent the confounding multiple responses and efficacies associated with insufficient dosage intake of zinc, offered by majority of the conventional brands available in the market. This can also be used as a prophylactic in a lower dose of 20 mg. It improves systemic zinc levels but higher dosage is always beneficial in acute infections.

In India currently, few brands are available with 50 mg dose strength, such as Zincolife, Aarzin etc. 50mg zinc with its unbeaten role as an adjunct therapy for Covid-19 and advantages such as lack of toxicity, low cost and ease of availability could be rapidly implemented clinically.

In nut-shell, to guard people at masses and to protect those who came in close contact with Covid-19 patients as well as in the treatment of asymptomatic and mild Covid patients ZINC but at the right dose plays pivotal role in alleviating the symptoms.

(This article is authored by Dr. Scott Read, Senior Lecturer, School of Medicine at Western Sydney University, Australia)

Note: Views expressed are the authors own and we have not independently verified the contents as to its accuracy.

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Martin Truex Jr had a third win of the year as he also won 2021 Goodyear 400. Amid this, heres a look at who is Martins girlfriend Sherry Pollex as we explored their relationship over the years.

Most of the time, Martin has tried to keep his personal life as private as possible. However, there are times when fans have gotten a glimpse of Sherry being present at the event to support him. Heres a complete rundown of their relationship.

Sherry is a businesswoman. She also runsa foundation called Martin Truex Jr. Foundation. The Foundation focuses on supporting children with pediatric cancer.

She also runs a website called SherryStrong.org. Sherry had created the website to focus on OC prevention and healthy living via holistic and integrative medicine. The website focuses on educating people more about cancer. In it, Sherry has also written about her struggles over the years while shedding light on how she managed to beat cancer three times.

In fact, her Instagram bio also reads: 3x Stage 3c Ovarian Cancer SURVIVOR. If you scroll through her social media, Sherry has posted several pictures to motivate people to look at life positively.

Sherry and Martin have been dating each other since 2005. The two also work together on their Foundation. On her website, Sherry has given an insight into their relationship.

She wrote: When I met Martin, my life became complete. Hes the calm one in our relationship, while Im the frantic, crazy stressed worry-wart all the time! Not my best qualities! I was a woman with a mission: to make the most out of life, with him by my side.

At the same time, Sherry and Martin have made sure they are by each others side through it all. She supports him during his events and Martin did the same for her as she battled cancer.

In an interview, Sherry said: To be able to experience what hes going through on and off the track has been huge for both of us. I think the race track is a good place to go to kind of forget about all your troubles. You go there, perform well and it makes everything better. It makes him happy, and I love seeing him happy. Its been an amazing year.

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The BJP claims to fight for Hindus; it claims that Hindus are in danger and they need protection. But today, when Hindus are literally in danger and are dying because of lack of oxygen, medicine and treatment, BJP leaders and the broader Hindutva family is simply indifferent to the pain of countless Indians who are going through intense mental and physical suffering to save themselves and their loved ones from COVID.

Adding insult to the injury, loss and suffering of the Indian masses, the leaders and members of the ruling Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) and their propaganda machinery are consistently denying the very existence of the crisis. The Solicitor General of India on behalf of the Modi Government recently argued in Supreme Court that one should not be a cry baby about oxygen supply and emphasized that so far we have ensured that on one in the country is left without oxygen.

Similarly, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister has claimed that there was no shortage of oxygen in the state, and going further, threatened legal action and confiscation of the property of those who flagged oxygen shortage in any UP hospital.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal, who had earlier asked states to control the demand side of oxygen consumption, a few days ago claimed that we have enough stock of oxygen, while the Health minister, who had claimed in February that we are in the endgame of Coronavirus, is nowadays busy retweeting tweets of the Prime Minister and writing counter letters to opposition leaders.

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Hydrosols are water-based products made from the distillation of fresh flowers, leaves, fruits, and other plant materials. Theyre a byproduct of the essential oil manufacturing process and share many of the same properties as essential oils.

The difference is that hydrosols are mostly water. This means theyre much less concentrated than essential oils. They also have a softer, more subtle scent.

Hydrosols are often used in skin care or aromatherapy products. While theyve also been used for medicinal purposes, more research is needed to prove their effectiveness.

Keep reading to learn about how hydrosols are used and their purported benefits.

Hydrosol products should be used with caution, since theyre not regulated by any governing body and theres a lack of scientific research about their safety and effectiveness.

Hydrosols are water-based products made from the distillation by water or steam of plant matter. The distilling process produces two end-products:

Many different types of plants can be made into hydrosols not just flowers but also bark, roots, and other plant components like leaves.

Essential oils and hydrosols have some similar properties, but hydrosols have a much higher water content.

This means theyre gentler than essential oils and can be applied directly to your skin without needing to dilute them with a carrier oil. They also have a more subtle scent than their essential oil counterparts.

Hydrosols may be used in a variety of products, including:

They can even flavor drinks and other foods.

Theres a lack of scientific research on the benefits of hydrosols. But anecdotal evidence suggests that certain plants converted into hydrosols may be useful in several ways.

For example, here are some plants and a few of their purported benefits:

Some hydrosols such as lavender, chamomile, and the curry plant have carboxylic acids. These acids may target and reduce inflammation, according to research from 2016.

One older 2008 study suggested that rose hydrosols may help people with insomnia. However, its important to note that the most effective rose hydrosol in the study contained more essential oil than the other hydrosols examined.

More research is needed to prove the effectiveness of hydrosols.

Hydrosols sweetened with sugar or honey are used as nutritive waters in the Middle East. There are more than 50 kinds of these hydrosols available in Iran, but theyre not available elsewhere in the world.

Hydrosols may also be used in products not intended for oral use. These include:

There are many hydrosol products available commercially.

Consider the manufacturer along with any other added ingredients before purchasing and using them. Fragrances and dyes may irritate your skin if you apply the product topically.

Theres not a substantial amount of evidence regarding the safety of hydrosols in the United States. Like essential oils, hydrosols arent regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). So, you use them at your own risk.

A 2017 study of hydrosol drinks in Iran found that most hydrosols are considered safe and effective. The studys researchers also remarked that consuming hydrosols is safer than consuming essential oils because theyre diluted with water.

But theres a scant amount of research in Western culture on hydrosols and their safety.

In the United States, using aromatherapy and other types of plant-based medicines is considered a complementary or alternative therapy. This means they are treatment methods outside of conventional medicine.

Complementary medicine is when you use these products along with medicines or therapies prescribed by your doctor. Alternative medicines are when you use these products in place of conventional medicines.

These therapies lack definitive research. Thats why theyre not proven as scientifically based treatments.

You should talk with a doctor before ingesting these products. Discuss how these treatments might interact with other medications you take. Stop using them if you have a reaction.

Hydrosols can be made intentionally or as a byproduct in the essential oil distillation process.

Look for products intentionally made as hydrosols. These may be of higher quality. Manufacturers of specific hydrosol products versus those packaging the byproduct may put more care and attention into the product they produce.

Hydrosols should be packaged in bottles similar to essential oils. Dark bottles prevent light from altering the product. Also avoid overheating hydrosol products.

Manufacturers create hydrosols with steam, water, or a combination of both. In some distillation techniques, herbs sit above heated water.

Equipment captures the steam, moves the vapor into equipment that can condense it, and then extracts it as hydrosols.

You can make hydrosols at home along with essential oils. Heres what youll need:

Recipes to create flower waters exist, but these are not hydrosols. Flower waters are made by adding plants to water, then exposing them to the sun for a period of time.

These types of flower waters are similar to products like Bachs Rescue Remedy. Research from 2010 on these products shows that theyre no more effective than placebos.

Hydrosols are a water-based product made from plants. You may consider using them for a variety of purposes, such as on your skin or in your bath water.

In the Middle East, sweetened hydrosol beverages are popular because of their purported medicinal value.

Use hydrosols with caution. Theres not a lot of scientific evidence on their safety or effectiveness, and theyre not regulated by the FDA.

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"A green smoothie a day is probably the most incredible thing you can do to hydrate yourself," Cohen remarks. That's because all those greens (spinach, kale, what have you) contain significant amounts of fiber, which helps you hold on to water much better. "The fiber is what really acts as a sponge," Cohen notes.

More hard data is needed, she adds, but her anecdotal evidence speaks volumes: In Cohen's practice, patients who incorporate a green smoothie into their daily regimen feel way more hydrated. "[I have] patients who say, 'I drink so much water all day but I can't quench my thirst.' And I have them add a green smoothie or two a day, and it changes everything," she recounts.

Cohen's own morning sip includes a handful of greens, half an apple ("an apple and a bottle of water is more hydrating than two bottles of water," she notes), some lemon, and a knob of ginger, but you can learn how to create your own concoction here.

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The microbiota is a very little known concept even in the world, which is revolutionizing the field of medicine and health care. Thanks to studies of varying rigor, today it is known that hundreds of millions of microorganisms, including viruses, fungi, bacteria and parasites, live in the body that can be the answer in the fight against diseases such as obesity, colon cancer, diabetes, autism, among many others, as well as in the improvement of the immune system.

The good news is that we can change, says Dr. Pablo Pea, specialist in Orthomolecular Medicine and director of Masquelier Integrative Medicine and author of the book Microbiota: the new organ.

With the adoption of healthy habits and the balance of the microbiota of the person, it is possible to stop expressing the bad genes inherited from the ancestors and that condition different diseases.

We are not entirely determined by genetics, we can change from our own choices, said the professional.

The book Microbiota: the new organ has a didactic and practical application approach, so that readers learn to adopt personal habits that allow them to have a healthy microbiota and, consequently, a better quality of life. It also includes a series of recipes to bring a diet favorable to the microorganisms that inhabit us.

Pea affirmed that for 10 years they have been working in the clinic on how the microbiota modulates, how to improve it and all that experience of a decade was turned over to the book where the concept, the factors that affect it, how to care for it, how it affects health and the most important thing is the ideal nutrition to have the desired balance, Pea explains TODAY.

Since before birth

From the uterus, human beings have, through defense cells, contact with the maternal microbiota and from the moment they go outside they are colonized with the mothers microbiota, the sheet with which it is covered at birth, with that of father and thus they are colonizing.

Breast milk covers an essential function for proper training, it also influences whether the baby is born by cesarean section or vaginal delivery, says the professional.

He recalled that major epidemics and pandemics occurred over the centuries, the Black Death that killed millions of people, Spanish fever, polio, measles, tuberculosis, syphilis and even Covid-19, all caused by bacteria and virus.

So they have a very bad press and that there are viruses and pathogenic bacteria, they exist but the vast majority are good and help us to be healthy, the pathogens that make us sick are a small group, but because of it we generalize the concept of bad bacteria and viruses, explains Pea.

Although, biologically it cannot be classified as an organ, there is a Microbiota-intestine-brain axis; the microbiota intestine lung axis; the microbiota gut immune system axis; the microbiota intestine skin axis and others, that is, it is related to many other organs and as it was not known and the studies that were more than 70,000 in the last 15 years, made a re-discovery in Medicine.

Contribution of the Microbiota and how to develop it

Homeostasis is balance and the holobiont are the millions of living beings living together inside the human being. Their 3 million genes and our 26 thousand human genes, that is the greatest contribution, the state of balance that equals health, strong and balanced defenses, a balanced metabolism, balanced hormones and a balanced digestive and nervous system.

First we must know that the first 1000 days are everything for development (270 days of pregnancy, 365 days of the first and second year) is like planting a tree, everything is formed there. So we must take care of the Microbiota of our children, very little known by most doctors today. Second, when we go through that with a diverse diet, such as not always eating the same type of coffee with milk with bread, sugar and jam, but eating a variety of colors in fruits and vegetables, eating avocado, suckling pig, tangerine, lettuce, tomato, arugula, radish , he exemplified.

Diversity and colors four times a day and the secret when you are an adult also involves physical exercise, stress management, among other topics that are addressed in the book so that people can learn about them.

The author stressed that the launch of the book would not have been possible without the support of Editorial Dos Maletas with editor Christian Kent and producer Esteban Aguirre and his team. We did it taking advantage of the quarantine time, throughout this past 2020. It was finished printing this January at the Mercurio publishing house and has been on sale since February in the main bookstores in the country, shared Pea.

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On 21 September 2019 founder Kunal Sood conceptualized and launched #WeThePlanet as a high-level in-person convening at the United Nations during the 74th UNGA with the President of the UN General Assembly Mara Fernanda Espinosa Garcs and H.E. Thomas Remengesau Jr., President of Palau to transform our world for a better future. #WeThePlanet is on a mission to make the impossible possible by uniting the youth and the elders, the left and the right to positively impact a billion lives over the next decade. Sood and co-founder Laura Muranaka are actively creating a virtual platform and real life #WeThePlanet Campus to safeguard and protect all life on land and under the sea.

We as humans must go above and beyond just serving We the People by focusing on serving something that is larger than ourselves. As a force for good, we must come together without fear or favor and become #WeThePlanet, Sood explains.

There is a connection between the current pandemic and the lost harmony between humanity and nature. Integral ecology architecture is one way to demonstrate how human systems can reorient to address human and planetary longevity, social inequities, and increase health and wellness to flourish into the future. COVID-19 highlighted the challenges faced in both the in-person summit industry and the urban architectural industry surrounding the future of working environments. #WeThePlanet attempts to investigate new and forward-looking opportunities for people-friendly architecture in harmony with nature. The #WeThePlanet Campus serves as a communicative media platform to protect all life on land and under the sea while advancing the frontiers of design. The floating building campus is aimed at serving as an inspiring example for future life, living and working environments, and will be addressing topics such as longevity, climate change, social justice and equal opportunities. The 50/50 concept foresees architecture for the future centered on shared spaces that increase wildlife habitat in urban environments.

#WeThePlanet is a culmination of over two decades worth of experience that led Sood from India to New York working alongside extraordinary style icons in the fashion world, and working in global health and integrative medicine, alongside world-renowned physician Dr. TJ Cherian in Chennai, India. In 2006, tragically Sood lost his mentor to suicide. This tremendous loss served as a catalyst for founding #WeThePlanet and creating eight virtual #WeThePlanet global summits during the pandemic in 2020 that highlighted the voices of change-makers such as Kajol, Deepak Chopra, Sidharth Malhotra, Shekar Kapur, Aloe Blacc, Susan Rockefeller, Jane Seymour and extraordinary youth. India is a model nation with the power of youth to galvanize #WeTheFuture as a week in the world focused on empowering next generation leaders. Furthermore, #WeThePlanet successfully launched #WeHaveADream on Gandhi Jayanti as a movement to end all forms of social, racial and environmental injustice inspired by the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. Most recently at Princeton University, Sood recently keynoted and co-hosted the Art of Social and Racial Injustice virtual symposium to reinforce Gandhi and MLKs lessons of exponential leadership to unite the east and the west.

Growing up in India, Sood suffered as a young child from a learning disability and obesity and was known as the Rasna Kid in the infamous television ad where he drank the entire jug of Rasna, and then said, I love you Rasna. Given this stereotype he was often the target of bullying in school and identified as a misfit and outlier. Early in life this suffering taught him valuable lessons where he transformed to build the moral courage, emotional resilience and mental strength to stand up to his adversaries. Sood learned how to harness his learning disability as a superpower and made it his lifes calling to serve as a guardian and protector of the people and the planet.

After curating TEDx at the United Nations and launching the first-ever Novus Summit at the United Nations General Assembly Hall in 2016, Sood became a TED Resident, Tribeca Disruptor Honoree, Stanford CCARE Fellow and Innovation Fellow at Columbia University. Soods role in the company is to set the overall vision and culture of #WeThePlanet and develop and execute global strategies to make the impossible possible. He recently launched We The Future (WTF) on Clubhouse a new social app and as already gained over 25,000 members and followers.

Today Kunal Sood is a world renowned impact entrepreneur and award-winning disruptive innovator. From serving in the slums of Mumbai as a global health scientist with Harvard at PUKAR to building Global Movements at the United Nations General Assembly he is focused on unlocking humanity's exponential potential to usher in a new era of human prosperity and planetary flourishing. Forbes named him an Impact Icon and spotlighted as a Global Movement Builder given his passion for building the network of networks. He has a life-long love for learning having earned five masters degrees that include an MBA from Kellogg at Northwestern University, MA from CIIS, MSc from UCSF, MAPP/MPhil from University of Pennsylvania and is currently an Innovation Fellow at Columbia Business School.

The next decade has been hailed by the United Nations as the decade of action. Given the democratization of information, ideas and technology, it has caused a kind of perfect storm for humanity to come together and make the impossible possible. #WeThePlanet recognizes that amidst this global change, there is a new force of young entrepreneurs working to create social impact-driven business models and strategic frameworks by focusing on consumer consciousness as opposed to just profit-driven conventional businesses. As high impact purpose-driven entrepreneurs and exponential leaders solving the most pressing social and environmental challenges, Sood is focusing their efforts in the company on leadership, strategy and impact to protect the biodiversity of the planet while creating a world of abundance.

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On Sunday, Tom Brady made history. At 43 years old, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback is the oldest player to ever play in a Super Bowl. He also has had more appearances in the big game than any other player in NFL history at 107 of which he and his team took the championship title. While it's a given that Brady's hard work and training play a big role in his success over the years, there are some other lifestyle changes he's made that have helped the quarterback stay fit and agile in his later years.

Thanks to Alex Guerrero, Brady's personal trainer and body coach, the quarterback reportedly goes to sleep at 9 p.m.and focuses a lot on his flexibility. But perhaps the most important (and unconventional) change is adhering to an anti-inflammatory diet.

With the help of Brady's (former) personal chef, Allen Campbell, the quarterback developed and follows a fairly strict, plant-based diet that leaves out many popular foods.

"My philosophy is that a plant-based diet has the power to reverse and prevent disease," Campbell said in an interview with the Boston Globe in 2016. (After the interview came out and after helping Brady write his TB12 Nutrition Manual, Campbell parted ways with the quarterback.)

Brady's meals consist of roughly 80 percent plant-based foods and 20 percent animal-based foods, according to a TB12 blog post. But there are many foodsboth plant and animal-basedthat Brady avoids, and he's attributed this avoidance to a lot of his athletic performance.

We reviewed interviews with Brady's personal chef alongside blog posts on his personal website, TB12, to find the 18 foods Brady never eats. Read on, and for more on healthy eating, don't miss 7 Healthiest Foods to Eat Right Now.

"I make conscious decisions to buy local and organic, and to stay away from GMOs, and to think about the future of the planet and the future of humans," said Campbell.

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Brady doesn't eat strawberries for any nutritional reasonhe simply doesn't like the smell, according to the TB12 blog post.

"I try to avoid eating anything that comes in a box or a bag, as well as foods containing white flour or added sugars," Brady says in a TB12 blog post.

"I try to limit cereal, white bread, white rice, pasta, cakes, and cookies. Less inflammation is the key for me," Brady says in a blog post.

In his 2016 interview with the Boston Globe, Campbell said that Brady won't eat this highly-processed additive.

Campbell said that he only cooks with organic foods, and often shops at farmer's markets or at Whole Foods. So that means that any conventional produce or meats are off the table.

"I use Himalayan pink salt as the sodium. I never use iodized salt," said Campbell. Although Brady doesn't eat iodized salt, nutrition experts recommend making iodized salt a staple in a healthy diet, as many people don't consume enough of the nutrient, which is essential to a healthy thyroid.

"Fats like canola oil turn into trans fats," says Campbell. Instead of vegetable oil, Cambell uses olive oil and coconut oil. (Related:What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Olive Oil)

One of the most famous parts of the quarterback's diet is his avoidance of tomatoes and nightshades. "[Tom] doesn't eat nightshades, because they're not anti-inflammatory," says Campbell. "So no tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, or eggplants. Tomatoes trickle in every now and then, but just maybe once a month. I'm very cautious about tomatoes. They cause inflammation."

Nightshades are a botanical family of plants, called Solanaceae, explains UC Davis Integrative Medicine. The term "nightshade" was coined since many of these plants prefer to grow in shady areas or often flower at night. These foods contain chemical compounds called alkaloids, which some say cause inflammation, but that haven't been scientifically proven to do so.

So that means no pasta sauce, no pizza, no salsa!

Sweet peppers are another nightshade that Brady doesn't eat. This also includes chili peppers, so presumably, Brady avoids hot sauce. Many experts criticize leaving out this vegetable, as it's incredibly high in vitamin C. However, there are other foods high in vitamin C, and a blog post on TB12 recommends consuming such foods. "Consider supplementing with 600 mg of vitamin C per day if you're not able to regularly consume those nutrient-rich foods," the blog notes.

Campbell called out eggplant as another nightshade that Brady avoids. Another nightshade Campbell didn't list is white potatoes; however, it's likely that Brady still consumes sweet potatoes, according to a TB12 blog post.

Campbell listed mushrooms as one of the nightshades that Brady doesn't eat, however, the fungus isn't technically a nightshade. Regardless of that fact, Brady doesn't eat them or any fungus.

Campbell listed coffee or any caffeinated foods among those that Brady doesn't consume. That means he won't have to experience any of the Ugly Side Effects of Drinking Too Much Coffee, According to Science.

As dairy can be inflammatory to a population with lactose intolerance or sensitivity, Campbell says it's not in Brady's diet.

Gluten may also cause inflammation in those sensitive to the protein. For that reason, Campbell explains that Brady avoids any gluten-containing foods. "[I use] tamari because we stick to gluten-free for everything," he says. That means bread, anything with wheat, barley (so that means no beer), rye, crackers, bagels, flatbread, tortillas, cake, cookies, doughnuts, pretzels, pancakes, pasta, cereal, and some protein bars.

Besides avoiding beer due to its gluten content, Brady skips out on all alcohol. "Overdoing it can take a toll on your health, performance, and ability to recover," a TB12 blog post notes. "Alcohol is a double whammy: It can be both inflammatory and dehydrating."

Most processed meats are cured with preservatives like nitrates and nitrites. These ingredients have been linked to cancer, and processed foods like hot dogs, lunchmeat, and bacon are associated with a myriad of health problems, says a TB12 blog. "It's best to avoid processed meats as much as possible."

However, Brady isn't extremely strict about this rule: "If I'm craving bacon, I have a piece. Same with pizza. You should never restrict what you really want. We're humans, here for one life," the quarterback told Men's Health.

Forget french fries and potato chips. "Regardless of how much you love fried chicken, fried foods are an inflammation nightmare. Cooking food at the high temperatures required to fry them produce something called advanced glycation end products (AGEs), which have been shown to contribute to chronic inflammation," says a TB12 blog post. For more, see these Dangerous Side Effects of Eating Fried Foods, According to Science.

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The pandemic has upended some industries entirely, leaving workers scrambling to figure out their Plan B. As they weigh their options, theyre considering the staying power of other occupations. Amainstay of traditional Chinese medicine dating back to 3,000 years ago, it's safe to say that acupuncture is here for the long run. This multi-track field combines caring for others with flexible work schedules and lifelong learning, says Jessica Frier, DAOM, LAc, and dean of the College of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine at Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington.

People are drawn to acupuncture as a second career, because they want to help others in a way that focuses on a persons own innate ability to heal, she says. So, youre helping patients take control of their health, their pain, or their diet.

For many, acupuncture is their first career choice, but other practitioners are finding that acupuncture is a natural extension of work they are already doing.

You see people coming from the nursing field, or they have been yoga practitioners and they want to do more with a holistic viewpoint of health care, Frier says. Thats generally what attracts people to a second career in acupuncture.

She points to an array of acupuncture specialties and an increasing number of places to put that training to work, including chiropractic offices, primary care clinics, hospitals, pain clinics, physical therapy departments, athletic facilities, hospices and massage therapy practices. You could also open your own business and practice in that manner, Frier says.

Kate Moknes Bowman, DACM, LAc, says everyones journey into Chinese medicine is different. Her journey began in a pre-med program that led her to degrees in social work and business and, eventually, a doctorate in acupuncture and Chinese medicine.

I really like medicine, but how I got onto this track is that I really wanted to know more about nutrition and the root cause behind why we get sick, she says. And that is really what Chinese medicine is all abouta functional medicine approach.

Now she puts her social work training, business education, and doctorate to work in her acupuncture clinic and NWHSUs Human Performance Center, where she helps elite athletes stay healthy and recover from injuries.

I love doing both, seeing the patients, having all of the issues come into the clinic and whats going on in the community, and then Im able to translate going back and teaching the students, Bowman says.

She also teaches a new generation of acupuncture practitioners at NWHSU and makes time to study advances in science about the biomedical effects of acupuncture and Chinese medicine.

She once found it puzzling when engineers studied acupuncture as a second career, she says, but she realized they were drawn to the field for the same reason she wasproblem solving.

For me, its really about finding what actually is the root of the health issue, she says. So, I think thats how engineering comes in, although it is a different path than mine.

How do you make the leap to acupuncture and determine if its the right fit for you? Bowman says its easy to find out. Go shadow someone and make sure its something you want to do something youre passionate about.

The gateway to becoming an acupuncturist is through NWHSUs masters program, says Frier. It gives you a solid foundation in all of the modalities that encompass being an acupuncturist.

Depending on the program, it takes two-and-a-half to four years worth of study to earn a masters. But students are ready to begin practicing as an acupuncturist as soon as they complete their degree, because they have completed clinical work during their studies.

We have one of the most robust clinical experiences of any college in the country, Frier says. That includes specialty clinics out in the community with special populations like HIV patients, geriatric patients. We have a number of hospital rotations, too.

NWHSU offers flexible schedules to allow students to earn degrees while they are working or raising a family, which explains why it can take as little as two-and-a-half years or as long as four years to earn a degree.

Were accustomed to working with people like that, Frier says. It might take you a little longer to get done, but eventually we get you through. Classes begin in September and January, but those embarking on a fall program can take summer classes to hit the ground running in September.

For those who want to lean into more theory, clinical applications of Chinese medicine and research, a doctorate in acupuncture is often a goal. At NWHSU, it takes a little over three years to complete the degree. And, yes, acupuncturists with a masters can return and earn a doctorate.

Frier describes it as looking more into the integrative perspective around health care and the acupuncturists role in health care. So, it really is a dive into medicine.

One of the beautiful parts of East Asian or Chinese medicine in general is the flexibility, she says, the ability to practice in a way that makes sense to you.

Located in Bloomington,Northwestern Health Sciences Universityis a pioneer in integrative natural health care education, offering degree programs in chiropractic, acupuncture, Chinese medicine, massage therapy, medical assisting, medical laboratory programs, post-bac/pre-health, radiation therapy, and B.S. completion. ItsBloomington clinicis open to the public andprovides chiropractic treatment,acupuncture, Chinese medicine, massage therapy, naturopathic medicine, and cupping.

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An empath or highly sensitive person (HSP) is someone who experiences the emotions of others. Empaths have the unique ability to sense and absorb others emotions, which typically makes them extremely caring, compassionate, and understanding people.

Empaths have the ability to easily see another persons perspective. On one hand, this is a wonderful trait, but it can create some real challenges. Empaths can feel misunderstood or become easily overwhelmed.

It can be especially challenging when an empath is exposed to emotionally intense information on the daily.

According to the American Psychological Associations Stress in America Survey, theres plenty of conflict between the need to stay informed about current events and the stress that it causes. The survey indicates that 95 percent of adults follow the news regularly, but 56 percent of those who do so say it causes them stress.

For empaths, this stress is even more acute.

A 2017 study found that many people avoid empathy due to its cognitive costs. Thats not possible for empaths. For us, it becomes increasingly difficult to navigate shocking events.

As the media is designed to get the attention of the rest of the population who do not feel deeply and have sensitive nervous systems, a sensitive person will feel emotionally bombarded, overwhelmed, and overstimulated if they consume as much media as a less sensitive person, says Katie T. Larson, PhD.

Larson is a researcher, author, and growth coach who works exclusively with highly sensitive people, empaths, and intuitives.

It wasnt until my late 20s that I began to realize I process emotions differently than others. I felt vulnerable to every hurt and injustice but came across as cold and distant in an effort to shield myself.

Ive experienced both ends of the spectrum. In some cases, I attracted narcissists and emotional manipulators. Other times, I was written off as indifferent because I didnt know how to care without getting completely crushed.

Fortunately, Ive learned ways to cope. While Im not always able to follow these guidelines perfectly, I feel a huge difference in my mental health when I do.

One of the most practical ways to cope with shocking events is to limit your time scrolling social media and watching the news.

I cant even begin to count how many times Ive looked up to realize I just spent hours scrolling. Scheduling your news and even using an actual timer makes a world of difference.

Dr. Tiffany Caplan, DC, is a celebrity doctor, board certified in integrative medicine, and a self-described empath. She has resorted to getting creative about keeping up with world events.

My husband is very good about being objective about events and keeps up with everything going on. I, therefore, rely on him for just the facts of whats going on so I dont personally have to see images or read things that will upset me, Caplan says.

I dont say no well. When I do, I often feel incredibly guilty even when I shouldnt.

This is sometimes referred to as jellyfish boundaries because you easily get stung. You become drained, irritable, and overwhelmed, leading to more guilty feelings.

While it may seem like setting boundaries doesnt apply to watching current events, its important to know that some outlets present news in sensational ways to evoke emotional responses.

Take the time to find and consume news founded on logic, reason, and balance. Or try comedic sources of news for a lighthearted approach.

Setting boundaries with others when discussing current events is important too.

Not only are we often consuming negativity through the news, many of us then find ourselves stuck in conversations about it. You can make it clear to others if you dont feel comfortable or need a break from discussing current events.

Catastrophizing is a pattern of thinking that jumps to the worst-case scenario. Focusing on what-ifs often increases feelings of stress and anxiety. In truth, we dont need much help exaggerating current events.

Start by getting clear on the current situation. Ask yourself, Whats actually true right now?

Be honest with yourself when youre focused on what-ifs. You can tell yourself, This isnt actually happening. Its just a fantasy.

If you find yourself starting to spiral with panic and anxiety, its important to ground yourself back in the present moment. You can do this by using the 5-4-3-2-1 method, meditation, and guided imagery.

Larson suggests creating a visualization or audio mantra that keeps you safe within your own energetic field. Some people choose phrases like white bubbles or I am safe and repeat them throughout the day to keep their nervous system calm and intact.

Annie McDonnell is a licensed acupuncturist and sound therapy practitioner who focuses on giving patients self-care tools for emotional health and resilience. According to McDonnell, it helps to focus on the nervous system.

By stimulating the vagus nerve to go into parasympathetic mode (rest and digest vs. fight or flight), we can help regulate our breathing, heart rate, and digestion. There are a few different ways to activate this mode, she says.

One way to do this is with deep belly breathing.

While there are many wonderful breathing techniques, this is the simplest one for when your anxiety is triggered, McDonnell says.

Another option is a soothing ear massage.

Note: While research suggests there are health benefits, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesnt monitor or regulate the purity or quality of essential oils. Its important to talk with your healthcare provider before you begin using essential oils. Be sure to research the quality of a brands products. Always do a patch test before trying a new essential oil.

You can also take 10 minutes to tune into a sound bath or make your own sound vibration therapy by closing your eyes and humming.

Part of the problem for empaths and anyone who suffers from headline anxiety is that you want to help everyone but you cant.

Its impossible to make things better for everyone, but you can still do it for a few. Take action by volunteering for a cause thats important to you, or engage in a simple act of kindness.

Simple acts of empathy can restore your sense that theres good in the world too.

When you take up a hobby, exercise, or explore your feelings through journaling, youre focusing on the now.

Exercise can be especially potent in changing your energy state.

Allow your body to move and literally shake off the emotions that are not yours. Movement is key, as there is much research to suggest actual immobility keeps emotions stuck as well, says Larson.

Even if you dont like exercise, anything that brings you joy can help.

We have been conditioned to react to headlines with outrage at all times, so our nervous systems become addicted to that pathway. When we engage in joyful, delightful, and pleasurable activities more often, we are retraining the pathways of our brain, adds Larson.

Everyone wants alone time at some point, but empaths need it. Its the main way we recharge our batteries and cleanse our emotional palate.

For me, thats usually getting lost in a good book or hiking. It can be whatevers best for you. Its ideal to do it as part of your regular routine instead of waiting until youve hit complete overload.

Shocking news events are challenging for everybody these days, especially empaths. Know there are things you can do.

You can take control of your media consumption by limiting the duration and timing. You dont have to let your mind run rampant with negative news.

If youve been exposed, find ways to release the negative energy you have inside of you. You can replace it with positivity through meditation, mindfulness, and acts of kindness.

You dont have to let shocking news control your life.

Ashley Hubbard is a freelance writer based in Nashville, Tennessee, focusing on sustainability, travel, veganism, mental health, social justice, and more. Passionate about animal rights, sustainable travel, and social impact, she seeks out ethical experiences whether at home or on the road. Visit her website.

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