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Meditation Is a Place of Refuge

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The article, “Meditation Is a Place of Refuge”, by Bruce Davis, Ph.D. states

“Meditation takes us underneath the stream of me. Below our strong ego is an even stronger presence. Meditation discovered by seekers in all the great traditions brings us to the heart of the mind.”

American Institute Health Care Professionals’ insight:

Meditation for many is a place of refuge as this article suggests.  People who do not have prayer, spirituality or some sort of release have a higher level of stress.   Studies are showing that those, even non-religious, who practice meditation are finding many advantages in health and over stress.

Meditation gives anyone seeking refuge and solace a chance to regroup and plan.  That is the ultimate benefit of meditation.  It can and does give a person a place to retreat and rest.  With work, school and family, even the best person needs some “me” time.  Meditation is an excellent way to accomplish that.

A certified meditation instructor is an excellent source of guidance and information on the topic.  Many people study under a certified meditation instructor to ensure proper technique and success in meditation.

If you are interested and if you want more information on meditation, then please read this article and other articles on meditation in our blog

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Dementia Patients Still Getting Dangerous Antipsychotic Drugs In Nursing Homes

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The article, “Dementia Patients Still Getting Dangerous Antipsychotic Drugs In Nursing Homes”, by Howard Gleckman states

“More than one out of every five nursing home residents is still being given powerful antipsychotic drugs despite a growing consensus that they are inappropriate and often dangerous.”

American Institute Health Care Professionals’ insight:

Nursing homes are still giving out certain dangerous antipsychotic drugs for dementia patients.  Legal cases are are on the move as angry families demand justice.  The pain of having to leave a family member in a nursing home is hard enough but it is made even more difficult when improper care is given to a parent or grandparent.  This is especially true in the case of Dementia where the loved one does not even have the capability to know what is going on.   Nurses who are interested in legal nurse consulting can have a huge impact in these type of cases.

 As said,  Legal nurse consultants could play a major role in these cases.  Attorneys need the insight and professional medical opinions of legal nurses to carry out their investigation of cases.  A career in legal nurse consulting can be a beneficial one for a nurse who wishes to trade in some of her bedside care for victims of malpractice.  As a Legal nurse, you can actually help the victims and bring your expert testimony to the courts.

If you are interested in legal nurse consulting, then please read this article and also review our program in legal nurse consulting.  The program itself consists of four core courses.  After completing the courses, the nurse can then apply for certification in legal nursing.  This certification is applicable in any state and can open the door needed for you to begin a career in legal nurse consulting.

The certification lasts three years and is renewable at the end of that time.  Those interested in legal nurse consulting recertification, would have to put in five hundred hours of practice and earn fifty hours of credit in continuing education.  After that time, they are also eligible for fellowship at AIHCP, if they so wish.

In the meantime, please enjoy the blog on legal nursing and articles related to the subject.  Our blog has many articles on legal nurse consulting and other health care related topics that you can browse.  If you have any questions, please let us know

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Using Meditation to Reduce Stress, Prevent Burnout in Medical Professionals | Health content from EHS Today

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American Institute Health Care Professionals’ insight:

Stress is not foreign to medical professionals.  Nurses, physicians and other health care professionals face long hours, live or die situations and multiple emergencies.  It is no wonder that health care professionals need some sort of stress management advice or practice.  The mere requirements of the job demand focus and skill with no time to relax.  Stress management and meditation are critical during the off time for these individuals to be able to recharge and relax.

With this type of stress, many professionals are utilizing meditation as a way to reduce stress and prevent burnout.  Certified Stress Management Consultants can help you reduce stress through a variety of techniques, including meditation.

If you are interested in learning more about stress management, then please review this informative article.  Qualified health care professionals can become certified stress management consultants through the program at AIHCP.  By simply taking the core courses in stress management, health care professionals can become certified stress management consultants.

After three years, certified stress management consultants can renew their certification.  In that time period they need 500 hours of practice and fifty hours of continuing education courses.

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Health Care Case Managers: Using Case Management to Help a Child With Autism

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The article, “Using Case Management to Help a Child With Autism”, by Gregory Ruel states

“Portland, Maine — Parents of children with autism are rightfully worried about the best path for their child.”

American Institute Health Care Professionals’ insight:

Health Care Case Management is important in health care.  It is important in dealing with everything from a medical perspective.  On many occasions, a case manager can be the difference in a family finding treatment or being billed correctly.

Health Care Case Managers can also help children with autism.  Health Care Case managers can help families find cost friendly services to assist families.  Many families are not aware of many of the state aids that are available that good health care case managers can find for them.

Please review the article and in the meantime, if you have any interest in case management, or wish to become certified in case management, then please review the program.  To become certified as a health care case managers, qualified professionals need to take the five core courses in Case management.  After completion of the courses, the professional is eligible for certification.  Certification in case management lasts four years and can be renewed.

In the meantime, health care case managers should enjoy the blog and read the articles.  If you are not a case manager, then still stay and catch up on some important issues in health care, or feel free to browse our site or other blogs that we have.

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An Overview of Erectile Dysfunction

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Till date there are several medicines discovered to effectively treat erectile dysfunction (ED) but none of them are as effective as Priapus shot. Earlier Platelet Rich Plasma PRP treatment has been used effectively and safely for several years in orthopaedic surgery, aesthetic medicines   and dentistry and now as sexual medicine. It is one of the most useful and natural treatments for rejuvenation throughout the body. The platelet-rich plasma is injected in the body to increase of the manhood. Its immense benefits in sexual medicine continue to grow. The ED medications affect blood flow and therefore, facilitate erection and improve sexual function in men.

 

What causes erectile dysfunction?

 

The sexual arousal in men is a complex process and involves hormones, brain, emotions, nerve, muscle and blood vessels. In most of the cases, erectile dysfunction is caused due to the following reasons:

 

Obesity, inflammation

Low testosterone

Metabolic syndrome such as conditions like high insulin level, blood pressure, high cholesterol, body fat around the waist

Parkinson’s diseases and multiple sclerosis diseases

Neurological disease, heart disease and high blood pressure

Emotional and psychological interference

Surgeries or injuries affecting the spinal cord and pelvic area

Alcoholism and other drug abuse

Anxiety, depression and other mental health condition

Peyronie’s diseases

Medications such as antihistamines, antidepressant or other medication to treat prostate cancer and blood pressure

Stress, fatigue, chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia.

 

Sometimes ED is also related to diabetes and is often caused by poor long-term blood sugar control. This condition damages nerves and blood vessels. ED is three times more common in patients with diabetes mellitus. It is highly associated with vascular and neural factors. An increased glucose level in the blood is responsible for the rise of this micro vascular change.  It is also strongly correlated with the diabetic complications, duration of the disease and with glucose control. However, the dysfunction further increases with the age, deteriorating metabolism, duration of the diabetes especially in patients with Type 2 diabetes. This affects the quality of life and as the majority of the patients are reluctant to come forward to get the symptoms checked by the physicians, they lose a great opportunity to correct ED.

 

How is erectile dysfunction diagnosed?

 

It has been said that unipotent stem cells lie dormant in the skin and also give building blocks for healing whenever you have to sustain a cut or burn. Until recently there was no way to stimulate those stem cells to grow further tissues. However, with the Priapus process, stem cell science is used to signal the body to grow new young penile tissues. Unipotent stem cells that grow only one specific tissue is found in every part of the body. Unipotent stem cells in the skin grow new skin. Therefore, this process is a medical breakthrough in the rejuvenation process. And rejuvenation of the penile tissue means increased blood flow which enhances the sensitivity, improve sexual performance and stamina.

 

The benefits of Priapus shot:

 

Increase blood circulation within the penis for a healthier organ

Increase the length and girth of the penis

Strengthen and firm the penis

Improves sensation and pleasure

Improves the effectiveness of other therapies

There is no record for allergic reaction

A natural alternative to surgery and prescription.

 

Before this procedure, the common tests may include:

 

  • Blood tests to check low testosterone, heart disease, hormone level and other health problems
  • Ultrasound to check blood flow in the penis. This test is sometimes done in combination with an injection of medicines  into the penis to determine if blood flow increases normally
  • Urine tests to check for signs of diabetes and other underlying health conditions.

 

About the author : Caitlin Parsley is full time marketing manager that spends the majority of her time researching and trying amazing new ways to stay beautiful, fit, and healthy.  On her free time she likes to workout, play with her two kids, and cook. If you would like to reach her, send an email to caitlin.parsley.spas@gmail.com

 

If you are also interested in any of the health care courses offered at AIHCP, please review them.  These courses can lead to certification for health care professionals in counseling, coaching and nursing.   Please let us know if you have any questions.

 

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Interactive Ethics: Interview with the CCMS’s and AIHCP’s Dr Schear of the Crisis Intervention Program

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The article, “Interactive Ethics”, by Christina Hamlett states

“Honesty. Integrity. Sincerity. Respect. On any given day, we’d be hard pressed to use any of those words in a conversation about national politics.”

American Institute Health Care Professionals’ insight:

Here is an interview with Dr. Schear, head of our Crisis Intervention Program and head of CCMS.

If you are interested in the Crisis Intervention Program, then please let us know.  After taking a few core courses, qualified professionals are eligible for certification. Certification lasts for three years in which it needs renewed.

In the meantime, please enjoy the blog and the articles, but be sure first to review the interview with our very own Dr. Schear

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Alcohol Counseling Advice

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Alcohol Counseling Advice: Alcohol- A weapon Of Mass Destruction

 By Fia Augusta

As societies become more advanced, its members attain sophisticated techniques of information processing and analysis. As a consequence, they tend to shun simple and common sense approaches to life. The unfortunate result of this is that they end up forsaking habits.

The negative consequences of alcohol have been known for generations. Common sense approaches like “drink moderately” or “don’t drive while drunk” have been proven to work. However, in a high-tech society, knowledge that is not expressed in a sophisticated algorithm or phone app does not gain traction. Such knowledge gets ignored, sometimes with dire consequences.

According to Alcoholics Anonymous 33,000 people die annually in the UK due to alcohol related incidents. Such incidents include alcohol induced medical conditions, and accidents caused by drunken individuals. 

In terms of diseases, alcohol is now considered a causal factor over 60 medical conditions including high blood pressure, liver cirrhosis, depression and liver, stomach, throat and mouth related cancers.

For instance, hospital admissions for people under 30 with alcohol related river disease increased by 117% in England generally, and 400% in the North East of England between 2002 and 2009.

The National Health Service (NHS) estimates that 1.2 million people were admitted with alcohol related diseases into UK hospitals in the year 2011/2012. This was a 25% increase from the 2002/2003 admissions. Of those admissions, 75% were had chronic conditions, 8% had acute conditions and 17% had alcohol related mental and behavioral disorders.

The estimated cost of alcohol misuse to the NHS is £3.5 billion annually, which is equal to £120 for every UK taxpayer. However, what is not determined is the psychological and emotional cost to family and friends who watch their loved ones rot away with conditions that they know could have been avoided.

In terms of accidents, Alcoholics Anonymous attributes alcohol to 15% of road accidents, 26 % of drowning incidents, and 36% of deaths in fires. The Institute for Alcohol Studies documented 250 fatal road accidents that resulted from drunk driving in 2012, leading to 280 deaths. The total number of people involved in the accidents was 9990, and 1,240 of them suffered serious injury.

Unlike for the diseases, over 98% of the people who suffer serious injury or die in alcohol related accidents are people who were not drinking. The same applies to victims of alcohol related crimes (47% of all violent crimes are committed by people who are under the influence of alcohol).

Therefore, alcohol is responsible for wrecking the health of the alcoholics, causing injury or death to both alcoholics and innocent victims, and bringing immeasurable emotional and psychological trauma to all the families involved.

But then alcohol is now 45% more affordable in the UK than it was in 1980. Also, the general rates of drinking in the UK increased by 9% between 1980 and 2009, when in all the other OECD countries the rate dropped by 9%. This clearly shows that in the UK, drinking is not going away any time soon.

However, personal responsibility is still the best way of protecting oneself from the negative consequences of alcohol. The best advice is still to drink moderately. The next is not to drive while drunk.

How To Find The Best Help For All Your Medical Needs

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How To Find The Best Help For All Your Medical Needs

Getting the best healthcare for medical needs is often a major concern among consumers. From choosing a healthcare plan that provides good coverage to finding the right doctor, diligent research and smart decision making will help ensure the best healthcare when you need it.

Finding the Best Health Insurance Plans

Having the right health insurance plan is the first step for good medical care. Although no one can foresee a sudden illness or injury, there are many medical needs that can be anticipated. For example, if you have a family history of heart problems, it’s best to make sure that the health insurance plan covers costs like cholesterol-reducing drugs and cardiac screening tests. For those just married and planning a family in the future, having coverage for both doctor maternity and hospital maternity care is essential.

 

The plan should also provide coverage for any medications that you regularly take or medical devices that you need to use, such as catheters or diabetic blood testers. If you have a specialist or primary care physician that you like, be sure these medical care providers are included in the network. Otherwise, you’ll wind up paying a lot more. In sum, identify all the must-haves before purchasing a healthcare plan.

Choosing the Right Doctor for Your Medical Needs

For the most part, a primary care physician is the home base for medical needs. Experts suggest starting with a primary care physician who can recommend the best specialist for your needs, such as a cardiac electrophysiologist if needed. Once it’s determined what type of specialist is needed, you should determine what experience and training are important to you.

 

Knowing where the specialist went to medical school and where the residency was completed are a good start. With a list of possible candidates, you can use Google for more insight into the specialists’ accomplishments, such as published research papers in medical journals. It’s definitely one way to determine the specialist’s strengths and interests. You can also use a specialist’s website to determine what kind of communicator he or she is. Are they available through email? This mode of communication may be important to you.

Where to Find the Best Plans for Your Medical Needs

The Health Insurance Marketplace is now open and a great resource for finding affordable healthcare coverage. Consumers can also find plans that cover pre-existing conditions and essential benefits. At the Health Insurance Marketplace, consumers can review and compare a wide choice in healthcare plans with benefits, network doctors, premium costs and co-pays.

 

Finding the best help for all of your medical needs isn’t rocket science, but it does take careful research and planning. Be sure to compare a variety of plans and doctors before choosing.

By Casey Haslem

Health care and finding what is best for your medical needs is critical.  Good and qualified health care professionals are critical in not just care but guidance.  AICHP offers certifications for health care professionals who seek to better themselves and help others.  Our certifications for health care professionals range from counseling and coaching to nursing.  If you are interested, then please review the program.

Home Nursing: An Alternative To Nursing Homes?

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Home Nursing: Is it Ideal for Seniors?

By Ashley O’Connor

Health care is vital for everyone specially the elderly and the disabled individuals. But it is not just the regular type of health care they need rather the high quality one. For some, they immediately go to a medical facility whenever they need health care. Several medical facilities are readily available willing to provide utmost health care services. With expensive facilities, seniors can rest assured of excellent service. However, there are elderly who prefer to stay and get the care at home.

What is home nursing?

As an alternative to medical facility, home nursing is designed to cater to the needs of seniors in the convenience of their own home. This means all forms of health care needed are performed at home. Thus, there is no need for the elderly to go to the medical facility and stay there to be treated. Patients who opt for home nursing will likely undergo similar services offered in medical facilities. In some cases, the overall environment has an impact on the recovery of the patient.

Primary benefits of home nursing

Is home nursing ideal for your senior? Maybe you are still wondering what benefits you and your senior will enjoy from choosing this option. Just like in heath care centers, home nursing boasts tons of notable benefits.

  • Privacy and Comfort of Own Home – Familiarity is considered as the prime benefit of staying at home. Being familiar with the surrounding makes it more comfortable to move around and stay independent. Some seniors easily get fret if they are in a different environment. Other seniors might not even get enough sleep if they are not at home. Meanwhile, if they are taking home nursing, they can still do their day-to-day routine or they can still stay functional. Being at home could also mean higher sense of security.
  • More Practical (monetary aspect) – For families who do not have extra or sufficient budget for medical facility, home nursing is the most ideal option. Let’s face it. Admitting your senior in a medical facility could mean shelling out certain amount of cash to ensure dependable health care. In home nursing, you only need to allot a budget for the healthcare provider and other stuff needed. Check different rates of medical facilities and compare.
  • More Homey – If you are living with your senior, it would seem like nothing has changed in your daily routine. There are so many things you can still do together including eating dinner or breakfast, watching TV, relaxing at the garden, etc. When you get home from the office, you can still see them waiting for you. And the list goes on. All these scenarios are beneficial to your senior.

Types of home care services

There are numerous forms of home care services. Thus, you need to determine what kind of home nursing service you need for your elderly.

  • Wound Care
  • Physical Therapy
  • Psychiatric Care
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Medication and disease education
  • Dietary management and education

For basic services, home nursing would be a perfect option. Is it ideal for seniors? There are different basis you must consider to decide whether to go or not to go for home nursing. Always take into account your elderly. Does he/she needs to be in a medical facility? No matter if you live in one of those apartments in Dallas or in a big mansion in Beverly Hills, it is always good to be at home.

 

Learning More About Case Management: Tips on Getting Life Insurance following Heart Surgery

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Tips on Getting Life Insurance following Heart Surgery

Are you interested in obtaining life insurance after having had heart surgery? It may be difficult but not impossible, and the tips listed below should help.  Many Case Managers would suggest these things

1. Wait a year

Your best bet in getting life insurance after you have had heart surgery is to wait at least one year before trying to obtain a policy. This type of policy will be simplified issue and will be available in almost all states. If you acquire guaranteed issued insurance, you will not need to wait a year. The policy will be issued immediately but will take up to two full years at a minimum before it will pay out 100%.

2. Medically underwritten policies

• If you are interested in obtaining a policy that is medically underwritten, you will need to meet certain criteria. It will be necessary for your heart surgery to be a one-time incident. It will also be necessary that you did not have a heart attack or suffered only a mild one. You will need to follow a lifestyle that is healthy for your heart, and you will also be required to have gone through enough time without incident that you are able to go off of any blood thinners. Even if all of these criteria have not been met, you may still be able to acquire a medically underwritten policy that contains what is known as a “flat extra,” which is an additional charge applied to the policy for a specified period of time.

• You will also be required to produce medical proof to your prospective insurer that you are in good health at the present time. This may include an EKG printout, stress test results, or a chest x-ray.

3. Check out a number of companies

You will want to acquire a number of quotes from a variety of life insurance companies to ascertain which agency can give you the best policy at the best price. You can do this on your own or you can go through the services of a reputable agent who will have firsthand knowledge regarding the best life insurance companies for individuals in your particular situation.

4. Lose weight, if necessary

If you tend to have problems with being overweight, it will help your health and your efforts to get a life insurance policy when you shed unnecessary pounds. Insurers consider your current lifestyle when you apply for a policy, and they will not want to see that you are carrying extra weight that could place an unnecessary burden on your heart.

5. Do not smoke

If you are presently smoking, quit the habit and stay away from all tobacco products. There is not an insurer alive who will want to provide a life insurance policy to an applicant who still smokes despite the fact that he or she has had heart surgery.

By following the tips that are listed above, you can greatly increase your chances of obtaining a good life insurance policy even after you have had heart surgery.

Author Bio: Claire Atkinson writes for  Kanetix.ca, a comparison website that has more information on obtaining life insurance

If you would like to learn more about insurance or if you are a qualified nurse or health care professional interested in learning more about case management, then please review the program at AIHCP