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The end of the year is now in sight and several holidays are nearing. Thoughts turn to presents, celebrations, and reunions with family and friends. What happens when the holidays are celebrated in a psychiatric hospital?

Has Therapeutic Touch Lost Its Way in Medicine? Or Is It Lawsuits?

Pat Farrell PhD - May 16, 2022

Touch has become a subject of lawsuits and medical interventions. The MeToo movement pulled touch into an unexpected, negative spotlight in our culture.

Fish Oil Reversal: New Study Says Supplements Might Not Be What You Think for Heart Health

Michael Hunter, MD - May 31, 2024

Fish oil supplements, which boast high omega-3 fatty acids, EPA, and DHA, have been a mainstay in heart-healthy routines for years.

The Pandemic of Poor Communications

Gil Bashe, Medika Life Editor - January 2, 2022

Almost two years ago, in March 2020, I published the post below on Medium. At that time, we were at the earliest stages of the...

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