Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Cancer Institute(WIA) Foundation, Inc.,
This is a cancer institute and Research center whose mission is to provide free best care for cancer Patients in Societies under poverty.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Naturopathic Medicine
Hi Class,
This post is in response to an earlier post about "Neropathic Medicine help patients." Think you meant Naturopathic Medicine. Naturo pathic medicine is characterized by belief that the body has the ability to heal itself. They promote treating the actual cause of the disease instead of the symptom. For example, around this time of the year many people catch the flu. Medical doctors will observe the symptoms which may include running nose, coughing, sore throat and etc. And from here the doctor will prescribe a medication that will suppress (stop) the symptoms. On the other hand, a Naturopathic doctor will treat what is causing the disease. Maybe the individuals diet is poor in nutrients and their immune system has worn down, allowing them to be more susceptible toward becoming victimized by a virus. Naturapath's encourage a balance lifestyle of a natural food regimen, exercise and maybe even meditation.
In addition to having a naturopathic view of healing I also believe that healing and the state of health should be approach from a cultural perspective. I think that culture should use natural healing methods that come from their culture.
This post is in response to an earlier post about "Neropathic Medicine help patients." Think you meant Naturopathic Medicine. Naturo pathic medicine is characterized by belief that the body has the ability to heal itself. They promote treating the actual cause of the disease instead of the symptom. For example, around this time of the year many people catch the flu. Medical doctors will observe the symptoms which may include running nose, coughing, sore throat and etc. And from here the doctor will prescribe a medication that will suppress (stop) the symptoms. On the other hand, a Naturopathic doctor will treat what is causing the disease. Maybe the individuals diet is poor in nutrients and their immune system has worn down, allowing them to be more susceptible toward becoming victimized by a virus. Naturapath's encourage a balance lifestyle of a natural food regimen, exercise and maybe even meditation.
In addition to having a naturopathic view of healing I also believe that healing and the state of health should be approach from a cultural perspective. I think that culture should use natural healing methods that come from their culture.
Prostate Cancer interview
http://www.gethealthyharlem.org/articles/harlem-word-dr-carlton-mcgregor-talks-about-getting-screened-prostate-cancer
Hey all,
This is just an interview I found reinforcing Moya's post below. It explains a bit the relationship between prostate cancer, PSA tests, and the Harlem male demographic. Interviewee is Dr. Carlton McGregor of New York Presbyterian Hospital, an internist and pulmonary specialist who was actually diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Hey all,
This is just an interview I found reinforcing Moya's post below. It explains a bit the relationship between prostate cancer, PSA tests, and the Harlem male demographic. Interviewee is Dr. Carlton McGregor of New York Presbyterian Hospital, an internist and pulmonary specialist who was actually diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Free Prostate Cancer Screening in Harlem
http://harlemworldblog.wordpress.com/2011/06/20/free-prostate-cancer-testing-in-harlem/
This is a link to an article from Harlemworld blog about free prostate screening in Harlem (near Mt. Sinai). Prostate cancer doesn't always get the same amount of attention as breast and cervical cancer, so it's good to see that there are free screening sites and information for men also. However, I wonder about linkage to care for diagnosed men, because they are probably even harder to reach and oftentimes, are less likely to follow-up with results and treatment.
This is a link to an article from Harlemworld blog about free prostate screening in Harlem (near Mt. Sinai). Prostate cancer doesn't always get the same amount of attention as breast and cervical cancer, so it's good to see that there are free screening sites and information for men also. However, I wonder about linkage to care for diagnosed men, because they are probably even harder to reach and oftentimes, are less likely to follow-up with results and treatment.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Neropathic Medicine can help Patients
This Saturday I have been to an event held by Bridgeport University and about how chinese herbs and food diet could help patients. the theme was to help obese and underweight patients maintain a good-health quality and weight. During the event through a conversation with one of the Neuropathic medicine doctors I gathered some useful information such that...
If you tell someone what to eat and what not to eat does not work.. they need some proves... also if you provide them with list of items that is benefit them they may not follow the list..even if they follow the list for two days they will turn back to what they used to eat... Because everyone choice of food is different, the list of items will be different per patients. Each patient will be treated differently in that respect by finding what is favorite food of each patient is and then they give them recipes of the things that is beneficial to them and has the flavor of what they like.
For our Projects all we can do, we can make some suggestions and encouragements through our pamphlets.
If you tell someone what to eat and what not to eat does not work.. they need some proves... also if you provide them with list of items that is benefit them they may not follow the list..even if they follow the list for two days they will turn back to what they used to eat... Because everyone choice of food is different, the list of items will be different per patients. Each patient will be treated differently in that respect by finding what is favorite food of each patient is and then they give them recipes of the things that is beneficial to them and has the flavor of what they like.
For our Projects all we can do, we can make some suggestions and encouragements through our pamphlets.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Hey guys,
For the people who are in the group that are going to give out food baskets, I know a woman who works in a health center in Harlem. She told me that there are a lot of breast cancer patients there. If you would like I can talk to her about maybe giving some of the baskets to the patients there. Let me know :)
For the people who are in the group that are going to give out food baskets, I know a woman who works in a health center in Harlem. She told me that there are a lot of breast cancer patients there. If you would like I can talk to her about maybe giving some of the baskets to the patients there. Let me know :)
Crowdsourcing
Just wanted to get the word out about a website that might come in handy for future service-learning groups that are interested in fundraising for a particular cause.
It's called Crowdrise and has been featured in many online articles such as this one: 11 Innovative Crowdfunding Platforms for Social Good.
It's called Crowdrise and has been featured in many online articles such as this one: 11 Innovative Crowdfunding Platforms for Social Good.
National Cancer Institute
Hello Everyone
The national cancer institute is a very good source of information for both providers and patients. therefore it can benefit us in terms of learning what are the steps for those who are diagnosed cancer and how can we provide to them. The link to For Public Health Program Planners will take you to more sources of useful information.
The national cancer institute is a very good source of information for both providers and patients. therefore it can benefit us in terms of learning what are the steps for those who are diagnosed cancer and how can we provide to them. The link to For Public Health Program Planners will take you to more sources of useful information.
Women At Risk Symposium
Below is an invitation to attend a great event that Eileen Fuentes will be speaking at next week:
Women At Risk
NY Presbyterian Hospital
Columbia University Medical Center
Women At Risk
NY Presbyterian Hospital
Columbia University Medical Center
Invites
You to Attend
The
Laurie Bass Sklaver Annual Symposium
-
Empower Yourself: Lifestyle and
Wellness Choices for Women at High Risk for or with Breast Cancer
GET
HEALTHY: LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS AND DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR
CANCER
PREVENTION
Heather
Greenlee, ND, PhD
Assistant Professor of
Epidemiology and Medical Oncology,
Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health & College of Physicians and Surgeons
Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health & College of Physicians and Surgeons
Naturopathic Physician
and Epidemiologist
SOUL (SEASONAL, ORGANIC,
UNPROCESSED, & LOCAL) FOOD TO SUPPORT YOUR HEALTH
Eileen Z. Fuentes
Board Certified Wellness, Lifestyle & Integrative Cancer Coach
Breast Cancer Survivor
Board Certified Wellness, Lifestyle & Integrative Cancer Coach
Breast Cancer Survivor
MAKING
CHOICES: INTEGRATING COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES AND STANDARD TREATMENTS
Hope
Nemiroff
Executive Director,
Breast Cancer Options
Breast Cancer Survivor
PATIENT PANEL
A panel of survivors and women at high risk for breast cancer will
discuss their experiences.
Moderated by Katherine Crew, MD
Co-Medical Director,
Women At Risk
Florence Irving
Assistant Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology, Columbia University College
of Physicians and Surgeons
Opening
Remarks by Sheldon Feldman, MD
Chief of Breast
Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
MONDAY,
NOVEMBER 14th, 2011
Refreshments 5:30-6:00PM * Program
6:00-8:00PM
UJA-Federation of New
York * 7th Floor Conference Center * 130 E. 59th St.
between Park and Lexington Aves.
Free admission * Seating is limited
This event is generously supported by
the
Friends and Family of Laurie Bass Sklaver
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Anyone still confused about health insurance?
This is one of the best resources I've found for understanding health insurance in the U.S. - enjoy!
http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/391/more-is-less
http://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/391/more-is-less
Monday, November 7, 2011
nourishing nyc
Hey guys,
I think what Gina from nourishing nyc is great and i was just wondering if anyone was thinking about volunteering either for thanksgiving or any other events. I think it would be cool if the class did something with that organization. Any thoughts??
I think what Gina from nourishing nyc is great and i was just wondering if anyone was thinking about volunteering either for thanksgiving or any other events. I think it would be cool if the class did something with that organization. Any thoughts??
Nourishing NYC
Don't forget to "like" NourishingNYC on Facebook if you have it! Lets Support!
http://www.nourishingnyc.org/
http://www.nourishingnyc.org/
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Harlem Health Promotion Center
This is a great place to network with groups in the community and stay informed on current event as it relates the health of Harlem's community.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Why do people order big portions?
Hey there nutrition folks,
I read this blog post this morning -connections between feelings of powerlessness and ordering larger portions. What are implications in Harlem??
Thoughts?
I read this blog post this morning -connections between feelings of powerlessness and ordering larger portions. What are implications in Harlem??
Thoughts?
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