There was much anticipation prior to the US Congress reconvening for the 2007 year, that Cynthia Mckinney's attempt to reopen the Church Committee Hearings under House Resolution 1026, would lead to a new investigation (begun in the 1970's by then Idaho Senator Frank Church) into the US Intelligence community's use of illegal COINTELPRO tactics, since the attacks on 9-11 and passage of the fascist Patriot Act. However, Mckinney was involved in a situation with a security guard in which he claim
Even as alternative medicine becomes more popular, it faces a huge challenge. Can it reliably replace or enhance conventional medicine? In earlier posts I sketched in the faults of conventional medicine, which are well known, in any case. I don't want to gloss over its triumphs, however. Expensive and risky as many treatments may be, nobody could reasonably say that only alternative medicine is viable. What we're looking for is complementarity. At present, Americans fall woefully short in sever
Quick links from the past week in mind and brain news: [IMG] The Washington Post has an article on the ongoing trial using MDMA ('Ecstasy') assisted psychotherapy to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. Babies learn how to make social evaluations in the first few years of life, according to a new study reported by BBC News. The Guardian has an article on combining a high-flying career with ongoing mental illness. For men the brain activation in the ventral striatum is dependent not only o
[IMG ] WASHINGTON - In the face of rising suicide rates among Soldiers, the US Army is making a renewed effort to help Soldiers at risk and educate Soldiers and leaders about the signs to look for in their battle buddies and subordinates. That education is crucial in saving Soldiers' lives, said retired 1st Sgt. Cornell Swanier. He has first-hand experience with suicide - as a prevention-education coordinator, as a non-commissioned officer who lost a Soldier and as a combat veteran with post-tra
Sen. Kit Bond (R-MO) said that he will urge President Bush to appoint a Special Review Board to review all 22,000+ cases where a “pre-existing personality disorder” was used to dismiss troops from the armed services. A dismissal for a pre-existing personality disorder results in little to no VA benefits and the repayment of any bonuses, with interest, that the servicemember received. In too many cases troops have incurred post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or traumatic brain injury (TBI) i
he will urge President Bush to appoint a Special Review Board to review all 22,000+ cases where a “pre-existing personality disorder” was used to dismiss troops from the armed services. A dismissal for a pre-existing personality disorder results in little to no VA benefits and the repayment of any bonuses, with interest, that the servicemember received. In too many cases troops have incurred post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or traumatic brain injury (TBI) in combat, only to return home an
My family enjoys watching the sunsets wherever we go. It’s a beautiful time sit back and relax. I believe that’s why we seek out the water too because that’s where we can have spectacular view. I wish I had a camera way back when because there have been wonderful sunsets that I [...]
Anusara Stress Relief With YogaToday I've gotten a bit slack with my Yoga lately. Almost been two weeks now since my last session! Was feeling unusually energetic today and did half a session this morning before work and a full one just then which motivated me so much in so many ways I just have to share it with you. The focus is Anusara Stress Relief and is hosted by the amazing Neesha who rocks Yoga unlike anyone I've seen before. She not only makes you feel great about yourself and li
[IMG December]With the Christmas season just around the corner, you might find the following info helpful in planning your monthly calendar. Use this data in plotting some get-away time with your family, sales and marketing promotions for your organizations, in-house celebrations or competition among your staff members or simply expanding your knowledge base about the festive month which brings our year to a conclusion. December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. December
Generalized Anxiety Disorder Awareness Wendy Posted in November 30th, 2007 Published in Generalized Anxiety Disorder Tagged in generalized anxiety disorder and mental health Add to Delicious Digg it If you're new here, check out our popular post about conquering anxiety and panic attacks. Thanks for visiting! “Mental Hearth and Generalized Anxiety Disorder Matters - Now More Than Ever” is the theme for this month’s multi pronged approach to community education and awareness, sponsored by