the Ayurvedic tradition, Coriander has a bitter, pungent taste with an astringent quality, and a cooling energy. It is tridoshic, being beneficial for balancing Pitta dosha (fire & water), Kapha
dosha (water & earth), and Vata dosha (air & ether). The essential oil consists of the linalol called coriandrol (60 to 70%), geraniol, borneol and terpenes. …
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Bikram Yoga: It’s Hot! (Global College of Natural Medicine)
Within reason, anyone at any age can perform
the poses, but this style of yoga does require the practitioner to be in better physical condition and have a high tolerance for heat. While the practice is somewhat controversial due to a number
of injuries sustained by class patrons, it’s still a popular and beneficial exercise choice.
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First brain cancer cell line sequenced (BioTechniques)
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Turning back time: Old stem cells rejuvenate in the presence of younger ones BioTechniques)
New research supports that established stem cells can take on the properties of younger stem cells when in their presence.
Scientists map epigenome of human stem cells (BioTechniques)
The detailed map displays how the human genome is altered during embryonic development.
Cellular communication pathways caught in the act (BioTechniques)
Scientists have captured images of binding proteins to reveal the molecular structure of cell signaling systems.
Math as Mass Hypnosis: On Mortgage-Backed Securities, Maritime Warfare, and Medical Research (MedScape Today)
The problems with the mathematical models started when banks started offering mortgages without knowing a borrower’s assets or income. (These were called “NINjA” loans, as in “No Income? No Assets?
Here is a loan anyway.”) Models don’t generally run very well unless you have good data to plug into the model; therefore, analysts were forced to make what amounted to an educated guess as to the
chance that a NINjA loan would end in default. …
“Sleeping Beauty” named Molecule of the Year (BioTechniques)
The transposon was chosen by the International Society for Molecular and Cell Biology and Biotechnology Protocols and Research for enabling stable gene transfer in vertebrates.
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Individual Interventions May Be More Effective Than Family-Based Therapy in Reducing Teen Alcohol Abuse (MedScape CME)
According to the study, alcohol is the most frequently used substance among adolescents. Previous research shows that less than 50% of 8th graders have used alcohol, whereas 50% of 12th graders
reported ever being drunk, 30% reported participating in binge drinking, and 3% drank daily.
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Therapy Without Force: A Treatment Model for Severe Psychiatric Problems (Daniel Mackler, LCSW) MindFreedom International
This paper offers real-world examples of how therapists can avoid resorting to coercive interventions while attempting to respectfully help those in severe distress. (Author is responsible for content.)