Historic FDA Ruling Should Prompt Canadian Governments to Review Tobacco Regulation: RBH
TORONTO, July 9, 2020 /CNW/ - Governments across Canada should consider new risk-based approaches to regulate and tax innovative tobacco products differently than cigarettes to help the country's 4.5-million smokers quit entirely or switch to better alternatives to cigarettes, Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc. said today.
Risk-based regulation, when coupled with technological innovation and scientific substantiation, can be a formula for a public health breakthrough in both reducing the prevalence of smoking in society and converting those who would otherwise continue to smoke to scientifically substantiated better alternatives, RBH said.
RBH calls for action after a historic decision this week by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the marketing of IQOS as a Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) in the United States. In doing so, the agency found that an IQOS exposure modification order is appropriate to promote the public health.
IQOS is available for sale in Canada, produced by RBH's parent company Philip Morris International Inc., as part of a portfolio of innovations intended to reduce both the exposure and potentially the harm from smoking cigarettes.
The FDA authorized the marketing of IQOS with the following information: "Available evidence to date:
The IQOS System heats tobacco but does not burn it.
This significantly reduces the production of harmful and potentially harmful chemicals.
Scientific studies have shown that switching completely from conventional cigarettes to the IQOS system reduces your body's exposure to harmful or potentially harmful chemicals."
The FDA concluded that the available scientific evidence demonstrates that IQOS is expected to benefit the health of the population as a whole, taking into account both users of tobacco products and persons who do not currently use tobacco products.
The FDA's decision provides an important example of how governments, industry and health stakeholders can incorporate a harm-reduction mindset to regulate smoke-free alternatives to differentiate them from cigarettes in order to protect and promote the public health.
Quotes from Peter Luongo, managing director of RBH:
This historic ruling illustrates how the combination of technological innovation, scientific substantiation, and a harm-reduction approach to public policy can be brought together in the regulation of smoke-free alternatives to differentiate them from cigarettes, while both protecting and promoting the public health in Canada.
We believe a risk-based approach can further accelerate the transition of existing adult smokers away from cigarettes – by quitting entirely or for those who would otherwise continue to smoke, by switching to scientifically substantiated alternatives to cigarettes.
Smoke-free innovations are fundamentally different products than combustible cigarettes and should be regulated differently, as the FDA recognized.
Regulation in Canada has not kept pace with innovation of smoke-free technologies – and now is the time for governments across the country to act urgently with a risk-based approach to protect the almost five million existing adult smokers in Canada.
It is our hope that this important step in the U.S. leads to a serious conversation among decision makers across Canada about applying the same principles of harm reduction that have been used successfully with alcoholic beverages and cannabis in Canada.
Heated tobacco products have been developed to provide adult smokers with an alternative to continuing to smoke cigarettes. In the three years since IQOS was first introduced in Canada, thousands of adult smokers have completely switched from smoking cigarettes to using heated tobacco products.
About Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc. Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Inc., an affiliate of Philip Morris International Inc., is one of Canada's leading tobacco companies and employs nearly 800 people across the country with its headquarters in Toronto and a factory in Québec City. RBH is a certified Top Employer 2019 in Canada for excellence in employee conditions. For more information please visit rbhinc.ca and unsmoke.ca.
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Empowering Handbook Offers Simple Steps To Help Us Respond Positively When Facing Life’s Challenges
Philadelphia, PA, July 9, 2020 — With all the negativity we’ve had to deal with in our nation this year, it’s no wonder we’re feeling anxious and afraid. We need to find a simple way to overcome these disturbing emotions, so we can better face the challenges in life and find a path to peace and happiness.
Author and clinical therapist Faust Ruggiero calls it the Process Way of Life and he explains how it works in his award-winning book, The Fix Yourself Handbook ̶ which aims to help readers achieve physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual balance. Ruggiero has used the Process Way of Life successfully for more than 20 years and has helped thousands of clients.
“Human beings are a product of nature. As such, we are governed by natural rules. These are called processes: deliberate and natural actions or steps that must be performed so that we can live in tune with our own natural flow,” Ruggiero writes.
Between the covers of The Fix Yourself Handbook, Ruggiero presents 52 of these internal processes and explains in easy-to-follow language how these processes can be applied to any life situation. He offers straightforward action steps to address issues methodically — prioritizing practical intellect over emotion — to empower readers to tackle problems, resolve conflicts, embrace change, and rise above anger.
By understanding and learning to live according to the Process Way of Life, readers can become active players in their lives and transform anger to love and sadness to joy. The result is a much happier, healthier, more productive life.
Author Faust A. Ruggiero’s professional career spans almost 40 years. He has consistently established cutting-edge counseling programs in pursuit of professional excellence and personal life enhancement. He is a published research author, clinical trainer, and a therapist who has worked in settings that have included clinics for deaf children, prisons, nursing homes, substance abuse centers, and inpatient facilities. He continues to provide counseling services for veterans, first responders, law enforcement, and abused women, as well as for those suffering from depression, PTSD, anxiety, and marriage and couples counseling.
During his tenure as the President of the Community Psychological Center in Bangor, Pennsylvania, he developed the Process Way of Life counseling program, and has adapted it into the formal text presented in The Fix Yourself Handbook. In February 2020, The Fix Yourself Handbook received the Silver Award from The Nonfiction Authors Association, and in May 2020, it received the Gold Award from Literary Titan.
The Fix Yourself Handbook Publisher: FYHB Publications ISBN-10: 1734383003 ISBN-13: 978-1734383003 Available from Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.
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50+ And Healthy Examines The Importance Of Mental Health As We Age
Chicago, IL, July 9, 2020 — The worldwide stay-at-home orders have turned weekend warriors into daily dog walkers, joggers and cyclists — all hoping to stay fit and avoid the “quarantine 15.” But there’s more to being healthy than having a fit physique. Mental health is equally important, but often gets buried beneath the stigma surrounding it.
“Many of you recognize that mental illness is often a taboo subject … due to seeming complexity, mystery and stigma,” explains Murali Rao, MD. “Unfortunately, the high discrimination of the subject leads to a statistic of nearly two-thirds of the world population refusing to seek help for mental health related issues.” Adding: “Though this primer is directed towards learning to help elders, the material can readily apply to any age group.”
Rao, an expert on clinical geriatrics and geriatric psychiatry, addresses the concepts of mental health and mental illnesses in the overarching context of healthy aging in 50+ and Healthy: What You Need to Know About Mental Health and Healthy Aging — for You and Your Loved Ones. This exceptionally strong, evidence-based guide emphasizes the importance of nurturing our mental health as we grow older.
Using easy-to-understand language, he explores common health-related conditions, how to recognize symptoms, practical approaches to treatments and his GAME PLANTMmethod for helping yourself and your loved ones, of any age, during times of distress or mental health crises.
For readers of any educational and professional background, 50+ and Healthy offers easily presented information and relatable case studies.
With this book, you can learn from a world authority about:
1. Healthy aging and mental health
2. Common mental illnesses, why people get them, how to identify them and how to manage them
3. Practical approaches for first aid and later interventions
4. Self-care for mental health and successful aging
If you are interested in healthy aging and how to help yourself, your family members and your friends with mental health, this book is for you. All proceeds from book sales go to a nonprofit organization engaged in mental health awareness education in the United States and India (www.nndcifoundation.org), founded by Dr. Murali Rao.
Author Murali Rao, MD, is a professor and chairman of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago. He specializes in liaison and emergency psychiatry. Additionally, he serves as a member of multiple professional bodies including the American College of Psychiatrists, the Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine, CINP, the Indian Psychiatric Society and serves on the Scientific Advisory Board of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA).
Dr. Rao has received multiple awards and fellowships, including Distinguished Life Fellow by the APA, Outstanding Academician Award by the Indo-American Psychiatric Association and the Master Teacher Award by the Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Rao has also had more than 80 journal publications, books and book-chapters. He has recently published trainee and trainer manuals on Adult Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Workplace Mental Health.
For more information, please visit www.nndcifoundation.org, or follow the author on Twitter at @MuraliRaoMD.
50 + and Healthy: What You Need to Know About Mental Health and Healthy Aging — for You and Your Loved Ones
Ontario Lawyer Looks at the 'New Normal’ in Divorce Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic in Upcoming Book Russell Alexander answers questions about how family law has changed in recent months
LINDSAY, Ontario—Noted Ontario family lawyer Russell Alexander takes a look at changes in family law during the coronavirus pandemic in his latest book, set to hit shelves later this summer.
Alexander delayed publication of his second book, “Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Divorce,” to add a new chapter providing readers with answers to questions about divorce, child custody and other issues raised by the pandemic.
“The coronavirus raised a whole set of issues,” said Alexander. “How do you handle co-parenting handoffs during a lockdown? How do you address spousal support during a worldwide recession? Should risk of contracting the virus factor into custody decisions? My goal with this book was to help families get answers.”
In the book, Alexander lays out some basic guidelines for the new normal. First, couples who were already facing stressed relationships should take extra time and care to reduce tension to avoid divorce down the road. Those who are splitting up should aim for a collaborative approach that allows more flexibility if conditions change. And children’s best interests should include not just the risk of contracting the virus, but also the emotional damage of having their lives disrupted or not being allowed to see a parent.
With many lawyers working remotely and some courtrooms closed during the pandemic, Alexander said judges are taking a different view of which matters are considered urgent enough to warrant an immediate hearing. In some cases, that could mean a dispute over a parent’s use of social media, for example, might be delayed, while a question about a parent’s compliance with social distancing rules might lead to an immediate hearing.
“Our firm has long advocated for families to use alternatives to the courtroom, but that has never been more important than during the pandemic,” added Alexander. “I hope that this book can help families make the best choices possible in this difficult time.”
Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers is committed to practicing exclusively in the area of family law in Ontario dealing with all aspects, including separation and divorce, child custody and access, spousal support, child support, and division of family property. A team of lawyers provide guidance from start to finish, helping clients identify and understand the legal issues as well as the options and opportunities available through the transition. The firm has offices in Lindsay, Whitby, Oshawa, Markham, Peterborough and Toronto, Ontario.
5 Tips to Protect Your Immune System With Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
“Here are some tips that people at any level of mindfulness experience — from complete beginner to practiced expert — can use to reduce stress in their life and protect their immune system,” says Julie.
1. Relax with a mindfulness meditation: Start with 12 minutes twice a day — or 20 minutes twice a day if you can make time. Look for guided meditations on Insight Timer or the free Balanced Mind with Julie Potiker podcast on iTunes. Mix it up so that your mind is relaxing into the practice.
2. Make time for joy: Create a “joy list” and commit to choosing one or two things from it to do each day. To create the list, just let your mind wander for a few minutes with a pen and paper and watch the list grow. Don’t forget to add all life’s little joys, like a warm cup of tea or a bath. Then, when you pick something to bring joy to your day, do so with mindfulness; really feel the good feelings. Take a few breaths to absorb them and enrich the resulting positive mental state. This allows you to push the mental state to a neural trait, making a happy bridge in your brain and building your resilience.
3. Name it to tame it: Identify what you are feeling and where it is occurring in your body. For example, “I feel stressed; my neck is tightening up.” This practice allows you to use mindfulness to step into awareness and out of the intensity of the emotional state.
4. Ground yourself through the soles of your feet: Put your feet on the ground and send your attention down to the soles of your feet. How do they feel? Are you in socks and shoes? Barefoot? Cold or warm? Moist or dry? The act of doing this breaks the discursive loop of thoughts and emotions.
5. Practice mindfulness with your food: Be the observer and pay mindful attention to the way you prepare, serve, and eat your food. Slice and dice mindfully; put your fork to your mouth mindfully; taste and chew mindfully. When you notice your attention being diverted to worrying about what might happen, or ruminating on the latest upsetting news story, gently bring your attention back to what you’re doing. If you can keep your attention here, even for two or three minutes, you will be giving your brain a much needed break from stress — while simultaneously encouraging healthy eating practices!
Feeling Great: The Revolutionary New Treatment For Depression And Anxiety
San Francisco, CA, July 9, 2020 - Feeling anxious, helpless and depressed by all the tragedies in the news? Nearly forty years after his five-million-copy bestselling book, Feeling Good, made a positive difference in the lives of countless people with its uplifting message: When you change the way you THINK, you can change the way you FEEL, and helped cognitive therapy become the most popular and extensively researched form of psychotherapy in the world, critically-acclaimed author and world-renowned clinical psychiatrist David D. Burns, M.D., brings the newest installment to his revolutionary research in Feeling Great: The Revolutionary New Treatment for Depression and Anxiety.
Now, Dr. David Burns brings us a radical new approach that makesultra-rapid recovery possible, even in a single two-hour, book-therapy session. Feeling Great emerged from 40 years of research on how therapy actually works and is based on this paradoxical idea:Your negative thoughts and feelings are NOT the result of some defect, like a chemical imbalance in your brain or a “mental disorder,” but from what is most beautiful and awesome about you and your core values. And the moment you realize this, recovery will be just a stone’s throw away.
In as little as a two-hour, book-therapy session, Feeling Great will help you:
1. Pinpoint and eliminate the powerful forces that keep you stuck;
2. Learn that your thoughts, and not the circumstances of your life, create all of your
feelings;
3. Discover why depression and anxiety are the world’s oldest cons;
4. Crush the ten types of distorted thoughts that rob you of happiness and self-esteem;
5. Learn why self-acceptance is the greatest change a human being can make.
David D. Burns, M.D.,is an Adjunct Clinical Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine. More than 50,000 mental health professionals have attended his workshops throughout the United States and Canada. His weekly Feeling Good Podcasts (approaching three million downloads) provide therapists and the general public alike with tips to overcome depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, and habits and addiction. Dr. Burns lives in the San Francisco Bay area. To learn more, visit www.FeelingGreattheBook.com.
For national interviews, Dr. Burns can provide patients who are willing to participate and support the claims in the book. For interviews, reviews, mentions—or to receive a hard copy of the galley, please contact Justin Loeber, at 212-260-7576 or: justin.loeber@mouthdigitalpr.com.
Feeling Great: The Revolutionary New Treatment for Depression and Anxiety
PESI Publishing
Release Date: September 2020
Hardcover / $26.99
ISBN: 9781683732884
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Takeda continues post-Shire selloff to the benefit of Korean biopharma Celltrion, says GlobalData
South Korea-based bio/pharma company Celltrion has recently agreed to acquire a portfolio of 18 prescription pharmaceutical products and over-the-counter medicines across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region for US$278.3m from Japan-based drug giant Takeda. This acquisition by Celltrion is part of Takeda’s massive divestment program to help release it from its crippling debt from its recent US$62bn Shire acquisition at the beginning of 2019. This acquisition will allow Celltrion to expand its portfolio into the small molecule pharmaceutical market within APAC, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.The acquired product portfolio which includes Nesina, Edarbi, Actos and over-the-counter medicines that generated sales of US$140m in FY2018 within APAC territories, represents approximately 17% of Celltrion’s total revenues. The divestment of this product portfolio is part of Takeda’s plan to divest US$10bn of its non-core products and to balance its debt by the year 2022. This despite Takeda 2019 annual sales having increased by 56% from 2018 due to the Shire acquisition and a predicted continual compound annual growth of 6.2% over the next six years. Since its acquisition of Shire, Takeda has made a constant headway in its divesture strategy which has helped it to generate JPY968bn (US$9.3bn) from operations and divestitures enabled debt repayment of JPY701bn (US$6.5bn) in 2019 as compared to the divestiture goal of US$10bn to pare back the debt.Currently the Celltrion biologics portfolio is comprised of three biosimilars and a biologic, along with 37 generics that are marketed within the APAC geography. Celltrion also has a strong manufacturing base, with three facilities in South Korea capable of manufacturing both biological and solid dose products.According to GlobalData’s Pharma Intelligence Center, there are two innovator small-molecules in Celltrion’s pipeline; CTG-11 (Phase I) and CTG-20 (Phase I), both of which are in the cardiovascular portfolio.Bhavani Nelavelly, Pharma Analyst at GlobalData, says: “The acquisition of the Takeda portfolio will give Celltrion the opportunity to enter the lucrative small-molecules market in cardiovascular and metabolic disease areas.“This acquisition will allow Celltrion to establish itself as a key provider of both biologic and small-molecule products to the largest growing market in the world. In addition, the deal allows Celltrion to provide essential drugs for chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes for which many patients depend upon imported drugs.”Quentin Horgan, Drug Analyst at GlobalData, says: This acquisition; the first key acquisition of any foreign assets by Celltrion, is another indication of the strength of South Korean biologics and biopharma companies. That has been on the rise since last year when South Korea became only the seventh country to be placed on the EU’s whitelist of countries approved for GMP API imports. The industry as well is currently being pioneered by President Jae-in Moon who last year announced a plan to invest more than KRW2 trillion (US$1.7bn) in the next five years as part of a plan to make the country a leader in biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals.” ENDSFor more informationTo gain access to our latest press releases: GlobalData Media CentreAnalysts available for comment. Please contact the GlobalData Press Office:EMEA & Americas: +44 (0)207 832 4399 Asia-Pacific: +91 40 6616 6809Email:pr@globaldata.comTo gain access to our latest press releases and expert analysis on developments in your industry, please connect with us on:GlobalData | LinkedIn | Twitter
Notes to EditorsComments provided by Bhavani Nelavelly, Pharma Analyst at GlobalDataand Quentin Horgan, Drug Analyst at GlobalDataThis press release was written using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research, and in-house analysis conducted by GlobalData’s team of industry expertsAbout GlobalData4,000 of the world’s largest companies, including over 70% of FTSE 100 and 60% of Fortune 100 companies, make timelier and better business decisions thanks to GlobalData’s unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions, all in one platform. GlobalData’s mission is to help our clients decode the future to be more successful and innovative across a range of industries, including the healthcare, consumer, retail, financial, technology and professional services sectors.
A nighttime whey protein snack increases morning blood sugar level in healthy people
Not peer reviewed Conference abstract People
Consuming protein at night increases blood sugar level in the morning for healthy people, according to new research presented this week at The Physiological Society’s virtual early career conference called Future Physiology 2020.
Having high blood sugar levels after eating is linked to health problems, such as diabetes, heart disease and obesity. Previous research has shown that a snack a few hours before a meal can help control blood sugar levels, which may partly explain why the first thing we eat each day (i.e. breakfast) tends to increase blood sugars more than other later meals.
This study investigated whether waking-up at night to consume some protein might keep blood sugars lower the next morning. Surprisingly, the blood sugar response to breakfast was higher when participants had consumed protein rather than plain water at 4 am.
These unexpected findings may be informative for people trying to improve their control of blood sugar levels.
One explanation for the result is that the body does not expect or need much food to be consumed during the night and so the protein itself was turned into sugar. This may result in the body having more carbohydrate already available upon waking such that the energy in the breakfast can less easily be used or stored, so it builds-up more in the blood.
The researchers at the University of Bath studied fifteen healthy young men and women (8 females and 7 males). The participants were woken up at 4 am to drink 300 ml of a water solution, either with or without 63 grams of whey protein.
They then went back to sleep and at 9 am were provided with a standard amount of porridge for breakfast, with blood samples collected for 2 hours afterwards to check the blood glucose response.
The participants then returned to the lab to do the same again a week or so later, but were provided with the other drink at night (4 am) so that we could compare the glucose response to the same breakfast in the same person and see the effects of the night-time protein.
Eleanor Smith, who presented the work, said:
“Future research will look at whether this applies to older and overweight people who tend to have more problems controlling their blood sugar levels. It would also be interesting to know to what extent our findings are due to eating at an unusual time or the type of protein consumed.”
Caption: This study investigated whether waking-up at night to consume some protein might keep blood sugars lower the next morning
The Physiological Society brings together over 4,000 scientists from over 60 countries. The Society promotes physiology with the public and parliament alike. It supports physiologists by organising world-class conferences and offering grants for research and also publishes the latest developments in the field in its three leading scientific journals, The Journal of Physiology, Experimental Physiology and Physiological Reports. www.physoc.org
Experts Outline Key Steps for Hospitals to Welcome Back Family Caregivers During COVID-19
OTTAWA, ON, July 8, 2020 /CNW/ - Today, the Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement released a new report that outlines key steps and resources for hospitals to welcome back family caregivers. The report, Re-Integration of Family Caregivers as Essential Partners in Care in a Time of COVID-19, was developed with experts from across the country including patient, family and caregiver partners.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many hospitals in Canada closed the door on almost all visitors. This includes family caregivers who are designated by the patient to partner in their care. The important role of family caregivers is grounded in growing evidence that shows their presence benefits care, experience, safety and outcomes.
To help hospitals that are revisiting their policies move forward and reintegrate family caregivers as essential partners in care, CFHI convened a Rapid Response Expert Advisory Group composed of clinicians, healthcare system leaders, hospital CEOs, legal/bioethics experts, public health experts, and patient, family, and caregiver partners from across the country. They reviewed the evidence, considered the pandemic context and identified the following key steps:
Ensure a foundation of patient- and family-partnered care
Revisit policies on family presence with patient, family and caregiver partners at the table
Distinguish between family caregivers who are essential partners in care and visitors
Consider the needs of people who face specific risks without the presence of family caregivers as essential partners in care
Take a comprehensive, balanced approach to assessing risks
Establish a rapid appeal process
Increase the evidence to guide decisions regarding family caregiver presence
Over the last five years, open family presence policies had become common in Canada's hospitals. In the winter of 2020, a CFHI study showed 73 percent of surveyed hospitals had accommodating visiting policies. By mid-March, the situation changed dramatically in response to COVID-19, and with some specific patient exceptions, none of the hospitals in a follow-up study had accommodating policies.
As leaders and organizations move to adjust blanket visitor restrictions, they can be guided by the report that shares evidence, resources and examples of patient- and family-partnered care that can be applied during a time of COVID-19. Creative and innovative approaches to support essential partners in care include clearly identifying family caregivers with name badges so that their role is clear, infection screening protocols (similar to healthcare staff) and infection control training (such as how to don and doff personal protective equipment).
Since 2010, CFHI has championed partnerships with patients and families to improve quality across the continuum of care. This includes the Better Together campaign and collaborative that supported hospitals across the country to review and improve their family presence policies.
CFHI will host a webinar to discuss the report and family presence policies with members of the advisory group on July 14 at 12.00 p.m. (EDT).
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"Family caregivers are essential partners in care – they are key allies for improving quality and safety. Many of us provide medical care, including complex procedures that require familiarity with infection control protocols. Family caregivers are knowledgeable, experienced and highly motivated to protect their loved ones," said Advisory Group member Maggie Keresteci, Caregiver with lived experience and Executive Director at Canadian Association for Health Services & Policy Research.
"The rapid shift to restrict access was done with the best intent, but extended restrictions also brings risks. We hope this report, and the resources within it, support hospitals and others who are revisiting policies and aiming to enable patient- and family-centred care during the pandemic," said Jennifer Zelmer, President and CEO of CFHI.
About the Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement
The Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement works shoulder-to-shoulder with partners to accelerate the identification, spread and scale of proven healthcare innovations. Together, we're delivering lasting improvement in patient experience, work life of healthcare providers, value-for-money and the health of everyone in Canada.
CFHI is a not-for-profit organization funded by Health Canada. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of Health Canada. Visit cfhi-fcass.ca for more information.
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Why Buddha Never Had Alzheimer's: The Answer Can Be Found In Meditation, Yoga And Music
Roslyn Heights, NY, July 8, 2020—There are currently 5.8 million people in the U.S. today suffering from Alzheimer’s – a number that is expected to double by the middle of the century. Is it possible to stop or slow down this disease? Award-winning physician, scientist and author, Dr. Shuvendu Sen, says “Yes! It can be reversed, and even stopped altogether.” Dr. Sen shares expert advice and discusses the success being achieved through yoga, meditation and dancing/music therapy in Why Buddha Never Had Alzheimer's: A Holistic Treatment Approach through Meditation, Yoga and the Arts.
As the population of Americans with this disease continues to increase, so does the burden of caring for them. The cost of Alzheimer’s is staggering! This year alone, the cost for healthcare, long-term care and hospice services for those age 65 and older with dementia are estimated to be around $305 billion. Researchers in top institutions around the country indicate that the contributing factors to the disease (stress/hypertension) can be improved with holistic approaches, such as yoga, meditation, music and virtual reality therapy. We need an innovative breakthrough in order to make a difference; Why Buddha Never Had Alzheimer’s is the guide that can help make these necessary, far-reaching changes in medical care.
“How can meditation and yoga stop or even reverse Alzheimer's?” he asks. “They set the mind on an inward journey, built on a novel microenvironment where stress and its damaging inflict are permanently thwarted. This bridging of the old and new creates an imperative paradigm shift in our perspective toward managing this disease.”
Listed in the US Top Physician’s list, Dr. Sen is the author of the bestselling book, A Doctor's Diary, and is the recipient of the Nautilus Book Award, Men of Distinction Award from the New York State Senate, the Oscar Edwards Award from the American College of Physicians, and has been thrice nominated for the Pushcart Award for his columns and other works of fiction.
He has been an invited speaker to address United Nations officials, the New Jersey Senate, the Indian Consulate in New York, the World Book Fair, City University of New York, Harvard University and World Parliament of Religions. He has also been featured on many major television and radio stations.
