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The psychological benefits of Acupuncture

Leah Chischilly: Licensed Acupuncturist and Manager of Clinical Operations at Modern Acupuncture

Dr. Charles Anderson: A John Hopkins and Harvard trained physician with degrees from Princeton University, John Hopkins and Boston University.

Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day is October 24. It’s recognized as part of an effort to bring awareness to progress of acupuncture and oriental medicine as alternatives to traditional medical practices. The medical profession is really picking up on the use of acupuncture as an alternative to opioids for pain management and the treatment of other health conditions. Acupuncture has gained popularity for its ability to provide relief without having to take medications, and works effectively as a treatment for pain management. The practice of acupuncture can have a positive impact on the opioid epidemic in the United States because as a treatment for pain or other health conditions it helps reduce the use of painkillers and opioids that some users find highly addictive.

What is Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day?

? It is part of an effort designed to increase public awareness of the progress, promise, and benefits of acupuncture and Oriental medicine to treat pain and addiction.

? Oct. 24 marks the 16th annual AOM day. We are celebrating this year in partnership with the NCCAOM – the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Why has there been a sudden increase of acupuncture use in the United States?

? Acupuncture has gained popularity because it provides relief without having to take medications.

? Acupuncture does not cause addiction tendencies like traditional opioids prescribed for the management of pain or other health conditions.

Website: https://www.modernacupuncture.com/

The mental health challenges of being an ER doctor

Dr. Larry Burchett / ER Doctor www.DoctorLarry.com

“I could never be a doctor, I can’t stand the sight of blood.” Yes you can. Almost everyone can tolerate visual images of trauma through repetition. This is called desensitization. In med school, we had 2 people pass out on the first day of gross anatomy (with cadaver or dead bodies). Then they got over it. But there is one of the 5 senses that never desensitizes, and there is a anatomic reason for this…So in the ER with trauma, we get used to it. Blood gets our heart racing, unleashes the adrenaline and spurs us to action–stopping the bleeding and saving the life. Not event a moment of shock anymore.

Doctors can be chronically hurt from PTSD–watching people suffer and die. If PTSD originates from a moment where one’s life is either threatened, or one witnesses another experiencing the same and associates into it, then doctors (nurses etc) may experience micro traumas that accumulate in a PTSD like syndrome. Especially if professional lines are blurred (you fail to keep your distance). The best doctors both engage emotionally and keep it professional so as not to burn out–a difficult balance to manage.

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Dr. John Huber (www.mainstreammentalhealth.org) is the Chairman for Mainstream Mental Health, a non-profit organization that brings lasting and positive change to the lives of individuals that suffer from mental health issues. A mental health professional for over twenty years, Dr. Huber is a Clinical Forensic Psychologist

Can Love Really Change the Brain? Dion Metzger, MD

Dr. John Huber & Mainstream Mental Health Radio present – http://mainstreammentalhealth.org/

As a physician, couples therapist and relationship expert, Dion Metzger, MD.

1. How does the brain change when someone is in a relationship? Intense attraction and feelings of connection between two people can actually cause biological changes in the brain. When a person is in a relationship, their brain release specific chemicals including dopamine and oxytocin. This can lead to a sense of euphoria and a strong sense of attachment to their partner. They can act differently by wanting to spend more time with their significant other, participating in romantic gestures and being more expressive about their emotions.

2. Can being in love, or being in a relationship, change you — or even affect your brain chemistry? Being in love can change you by making you more vulnerable and conscious of your emotions. I have also seen it heighten sensitivity in people who may have been emotionally withdrawn before. There are not exactly permanent brain chemistry changes but it can definitely lead to more careful behaviors for those who have been in love before. They want the euphoria feeling again but are guarded about letting their guard down, especially if the last relationship ended with heartbreak. Its a form of classic conditioning. You’re more hesitant to talk the stove if you got burned before.

Mental Health Perspectives

Featuring Dr. John Huber & Kristin Sunata Walker – http://www.mainstreammentalhealth.org/

What You Halloween Costume Reveals About You

Halloween costumes are a great way to peer into your friend or loved one’s mind, personality or mood for the day! They are also good reflections of one’s inner, hidden desires that they may be afraid to express. And it allows teens to explore alter egos or their identity and for adults to be kids again.

For example, individuals who choose political figures may reflect party affiliations, who they consider to be polarizing news figures or preferred candidates.

Guys who opt for a pirate costume may reflect their inner rebellious spirit, fearlessness, or secret desire for criminality and decadent behavior.

A sex kitten may reflect a woman who wants to exhibit sex appeal but is not allowed to express that side for fear of judgment while a nurse may want to exhibit warmth and care during the day and sexuality at night.

And finally men who fantasize about being a super hero such as Batman, Spiderman or Superman, may be tapping into their inner savior who wished they could rescue the world while being adored and remaining private.

A Featured Interview With Kristi Guzinski

Kristi Guzinski is a mother, wife, friend, entrepreneur and mental health advocate that has overcome adversity and is winning at life.

Confirmation Chaos: Have Americans Become Too Politically Radicalized?

Saturday’s confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh caused some Americans to celebrate and others to explode in anger. The days leading up to Kavanaugh being sworn in saw hateful, vulgar rhetoric being spewed between millions. Has the rubicon been crossed where Americans are now too politically radicalized?

Austin, TX Based – Clinical Forensic Psychologist Dr. John Huber is available for an analysis and interviews.

In previous years, when Americans fought among themselves over political or social issues, there was an underling mutual respect shared. Almost a “I disagree with you but, were are brothers and sisters under one nation.” Today, the fighting has gotten much more vicious and the decorum & respect once shared is gone.

If married couples fought the way today’s Americans do, they’d probably get divorced with mutual restraining orders.

Being on the wining or losing side of a political movement (or debate) can take a psychological toll on an individual. Experiencing intense stress, anger and anxiety over whether your side comes out on top may lead to depression, burn out, and even withdrawal from social engagements.

According to the United States Election Project, nearly half of eligible voters (46.9 percent of approximately 231,556,622 people) did not vote in the 2016 election. As negative as this sounds, it could also imply that nearly half of Americans aren’t engaged in bitter, political fighting.

Americans may be at their political wits end right now however, it shouldn’t deter anyone from still being cordial and respectful to one another.

Mental Health Perspectives: Retraumatization in the Wake of Kavanaugh Allegation

In the hallowed halls of Washington, DC, a drama is being played out for the entire world to witness; the confirmation hearing to the Supreme Court for Brett Kavanaugh. In the minds and hearts and bodies of sexual assault survivors, something even more powerful is rampaging through.

In increasing numbers, people are coming forward to share their #metoo stories following the allegations from Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and now two other women who say that he perpetrated sexual assault in one form or another in his teens and early adulthood. He adamantly denies any wrongdoing, stating that he was a virgin “many years” into college even though none of his alleged victims have made claims of rape or sexual penetration.

As a result of being bombarded with this information on the news and via social media there is a heightened sense of anxiety and PTSD symptoms among those who report one or more assaults throughout their lifetimes. These triggers re-traumatize. The invasive encounters range from unwanted or coercive touch to violent penetration, from one perpetrator to gang rape, from stranger attack to date rape, from incest to on the job aggression. The gender of the perpetrators and survivors are across the spectrum, but the majority coming forth are female identified.

Clarifying Statistics

Less than one-quarter of sexual assaults are committed by strangers, according to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN). Rather, 43 percent of sexual assaults are committed by friends or acquaintances, and 27 percent are committed by a current or former significant other, according to RAINN.

Mental Health Perspectives: ‘Lawnmower Parents’ Take Over From Helicopter Moms

‘Lawnmower Parents’ Take Over From ‘Helicopter Moms’ As The New Generation Aim To Shield Their Children From Adversity

A new generation of parents are leaving their children unequipped to deal with adversity, teachers and psychologists say. The ‘lawnmower parent’ is one who rushes to push down any hurdle that could get in their child’s way, relieving them from any inconvenience or hardship.

In an anonymous article for We Are Teachers, one educator revealed their own brush with a ‘lawnmower parent’ when they were called to the office to pick something up from a student’s father. Thinking it would be something important, like medication or lunch, the teacher was outraged to see the man standing there, holding an insulated water bottle.

STORY LINK: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6182905/Lawnmower-parents-helicopter-moms.html

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The Voice of Generation X Ethan Bearman

As a rapidly rising new star in talk radio, Ethan Bearman quickly established himself as the voice of Generation X. After hearing Ethan’s broadcasts, Publisher of Talkers magazine, Michael Harrison, raved, “I have heard one of the major voices of talk radio’s future, and it emanates from a young man named Ethan Bearman.”

These days, fans and followers can catch Ethan’s daily talk show on KGO 810 San Francisco. He’s also a popular and oft-requested guest on Fox News, Fox Business, CNN, CNN International, BBC World News, France 24, KTLA, KTTV (Good Day L.A.), as well as a regular substitute host on KABC radio in Los Angeles.

Savvy, witty and curious, Ethan unearths truths and upends the status quo with his razor-sharp intellect and penetrating style. With a profound ability for taking the most complex topics and making them clear and fascinating, listeners clamor to hear his take on politics, science, technology, and current events.

Beyond radio, Ethan is a highly-respected author, and in 2015 released his critically acclaimed book, Liars & Whores: How Big Government and Big Business are Working to Save Their Own Assets, Not Yours. In the wake of an historically unprecedented election cycle, the book has been deemed a must-read for anyone interested in the fundamentals of the intersection of big business, government, and politics.

Listed as one of Talkers magazine’s “Heavy Hundred” for three consecutive years from 2014 to 2016, it’s little wonder that Ethan Bearman’s popularity is skyrocketing, as are the demands for his time and talents.

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