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Video: Alternative Medicine

The Truth About Alternative Medicine - TAM 2012

Published on Aug 23, 2012

SSTattler: Excellent talk/discussion, takes 1hr - "Expert doctors... discuss so-called 'alternative' medicine (CAM)." I'm sure they are correct but still many people, myself, Guest Bloggers, and stroke survivors into/was alternative' medicine - mediation, tai chi, yoga, acupuncture, video games,... !

Expert doctors Steven Novella, Harriet Hall, David Gorski, and Rachel Dunlop discuss so-called "alternative" medicine. What kinds of treatments does that term include? Are these treatments effective or even ethical? How can practitioners be held accountable for the services they provide? Plus, questions from the live audience at TAM 2012.

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Alternative Therapies - Meditation 3 of 6 - BBC Health Documentary

Published on Jan 14, 2013 

Alternative Therapies...

Join Kathy Sykes on a personal journey of exploration into the controversial world of alternative therapies. Are there lessons for mainstream medicine to be learned from these increasingly popular therapies?

In a journey that takes her from Buddhist monks in Nepal, to brain labs in America - via yogic flying - Kathy investigates what cutting edge research can tell us about the ancient practice of meditation.

Having learnt some basic meditation for herself at a monastery in the foothills of the Himalayas, Kathy sets off to find out what science can tell her about the experiences she's had. Her investigation takes her down two routes -- can meditation improve your body, and can it improve your mind?

In the US she learns how her body responds when she meditates, and hears from a patient who believes the practice has given him his life back. From there, she journeys deeper into America, to a unique city which gathers together twice a day to meditate. She hears their claims for meditation's health benefits, and is given a rare demonstration of yogic flying.

But can meditation really deliver what its advocates claim? Weighing up the evidence is a challenge, and Kathy discovers just how difficult it is to get any definitive answers. But, back in the UK, she finds a form of meditation that is gaining some acceptance as a treatment. It is used in a new therapy for depression - and is available on the NHS.

Kathy talks to researchers who believe meditation has amazing potential to change our brains. From a neuroscientist inspired by the Dalai Lama, to a Boston researcher who is taking measurements of meditators' brains, Kathy meets mainstream scientists fascinated by the possibilities of meditation.

And in an intriguing insight into state-of-the art neuroscience, she hears how these scientists are investigating whether meditation can help improve our emotional wellbeing - and even change the structure of our brains. Their hypothesis is that meditation can make you happier, more compassionate and more in control of your emotions. So does meditation really have potential for us all?

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Alternative Therapies - Meditation 6 of 6 - BBC Health Documentary

Published on Jan 14, 2013

Alternative Therapies http://mental-health-center.com/alternative-therapies-meditation/

Join Kathy Sykes on a personal journey of exploration into the controversial world of alternative therapies. Are there lessons for mainstream medicine to be learned from these increasingly popular therapies?

In a journey that takes her from Buddhist monks in Nepal, to brain labs in America - via yogic flying - Kathy investigates what cutting edge research can tell us about the ancient practice of meditation.

Having learnt some basic meditation for herself at a monastery in the foothills of the Himalayas, Kathy sets off to find out what science can tell her about the experiences she's had. Her investigation takes her down two routes -- can meditation improve your body, and can it improve your mind?

In the US she learns how her body responds when she meditates, and hears from a patient who believes the practice has given him his life back. From there, she journeys deeper into America, to a unique city which gathers together twice a day to meditate. She hears their claims for meditation's health benefits, and is given a rare demonstration of yogic flying.

But can meditation really deliver what its advocates claim? Weighing up the evidence is a challenge, and Kathy discovers just how difficult it is to get any definitive answers. But, back in the UK, she finds a form of meditation that is gaining some acceptance as a treatment. It is used in a new therapy for depression - and is available on the NHS.

Kathy talks to researchers who believe meditation has amazing potential to change our brains. From a neuroscientist inspired by the Dalai Lama, to a Boston researcher who is taking measurements of meditators' brains, Kathy meets mainstream scientists fascinated by the possibilities of meditation.

And in an intriguing insight into state-of-the art neuroscience, she hears how these scientists are investigating whether meditation can help improve our emotional wellbeing - and even change the structure of our brains. Their hypothesis is that meditation can make you happier, more compassionate and more in control of your emotions. So does meditation really have potential for us all?


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Tai Chi and Qi Gong: Tai Chi [Part 4 of 5]

Uploaded on Nov 2, 2010

Demonstration of tai chi by Dr. Adeline Ge. Exercises are presented in this educational video from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, NIH. Learn more about tai chi at nccam.nih.gov.


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Dr. Khalsa of Harvard Medical School on the Science Behind Yoga

Published on Aug 14, 2014

It is my distinct pleasure to bring to you one of the most prominent yoga researchers in the world - Dr. Khalsa from the Harvard Medical School.

Yoga is not like the other alternative medicine/therapies that have been debunked by many academics. Dr. Khalsa is a yoga practitioner and a researcher. That may lead some among us to think of possible biases in his work, but those familiar with the academic world can tell you that this is really not possible in this type of investigation.

Listening to him you will realize that yoga is not just a routine. It does have almost magical benefits as you will recognize by the end of the conversation. Indeed all of it is not yet validated but there is enough evidence for anybody to get started and literally transform one's life - physically, mentally, and emotionally - you do indeed become a better person with the yoga lifestyle.

If you need scientific validation before you can be convinced for getting onto the yoga mat, or to meditate, please take time to view this video. After listening to Dr.Khalsa, there will be little doubt that yoga practice is more powerful than any other regimen. How much it can change your life remains to be understood properly but it is clear that yoga needs to be a part of our daily rituals just like brushing and bathing.


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Acupuncture & Health : Acupuncture for Stroke Recovery

Uploaded on Oct 25, 2010

Acupuncture has been found to be effective in stroke recovery, specifically in the ability to recover from paralysis and memory loss. Find out how to treat health problems through alternative medicine with help from an acupuncture physician in this free video on acupuncture and stroke recovery.

Expert: ROBERT LINDE

Contact: www.acuherbals.com
Bio: Robert Linde is an acupuncture physician and registered herbalist.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

Series Description: Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine, and it can be used to treat a variety of health concerns. Find out how to get healthy with tips from this free video series on acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine.


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Brainiacs: Motor Recovery After Stroke in Mice and Men

Published on Jul 21, 2014

SSTattler: Very positive and very different from "alternative medicine", "traditional therapy", CIT, ... and, mostly, from video-games-for-kids change to serious stroke rehabilitation!

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Brainiacs: Recent Advances in Neuroscience

Dr. John Krakauer discusses the problems that exist in current forms of stroke rehabilitation and proposes an alternative form of treatment in the form of video games.


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Wii-Based Movement Therapy for Stroke Rehabilitation

Uploaded on Feb 2, 2012

Neuroscience Research Australia's Dr Penelope McNulty is using Wii-based movement therapy to help those living with stroke related disabilities regain use of their affected limbs.


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Wii-Hab - Mayo Clinic

Uploaded on Jan 31, 2011

There's no doubt that playing a game on a Wii gets you off the couch and moving. Bowling, tennis, yoga. You can really get a workout before you know it. That's the concept behind a new occupational therapy program at Mayo Clinic. Some therapists are using Wiis to help stroke victims and other patients get back in the game of life.


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Kevin Sorbo on Stroke Symptoms and Alternative Medicine

Published on May 21, 2013

Kevin is fit and healthy now, but during his Hercules years he suffered three strokes. Here he speaks with Natalie Gray about how it felt. You can watch the full episode here.

Natalie Gray is independently producing this series to share positive information and experiences. The series was inspired by an extraordinary paranormal experience she had herself in 2012.


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The Medical Model vs. Holistic Medicine (Common Sense Medicine)

Published on Jul 17, 2013

What does "alternative medicine" even mean? What do "holistic" doctors do? Dr. Berglund tries to explain the two schools of thought in this brisk, entertaining video.

Dr. Berglund has over twenty years of experience as a Chiropractic Internist in southeast Wisconsin. To find out more, visit his website at www.berglundcenter.com.


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