Health Systems

In Unhealthy: Corruption and Malpractice in the American Health System, Dr. Richard Kradin, a professor at Harvard Medical School and expert in pulmonary infectious diseases, explores the history of the corporate and ideological transformation of America’s medical profession and how it has diminished the quality of health care. He describes how progressive medical education has produced a generation of physicians as concerned with political activism as they are with medical science.

This book is a reference for 12 important safety risks in manufacturing. It describes these risks and explains why they exist. These risks include the following: • Machinery • Chemicals • Lockout/Tagout • Confined spaces • Sabotage • Training • Extremes • Electrical • Substance abuse • Material handling • Housekeeping • Structure The above risks are continuing to grow in importance as manufacturing leaders all over the world realize the value of their employees and the significance of protecting those employees' health and safety.

One box of chemicals mistaken for another. Ingredients intended to be life-sustaining are instead life-taking. Families in shock, healthcare providers reeling, and fingers starting to point. A large healthcare system's reputation hangs in the balance while decisions need to be made, quickly. More questions than answers. People have to be held accountable—does this mean they get fired? Should the media and therefore the public be informed? What are family members and the providers involved feeling? When the dust settles, will remaining patients be more safe or less safe?

ISO 45001 Reimagined: The Future of Workplace Safety and Health Management Description: In today's rapidly evolving work environment, safety is more important than ever. ISO 45001 Reimagined is the ultimate guide to implementing ISO 45001, the international standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS). Whether you're new to ISO 45001 or looking to refine your existing safety protocols, this book provides a comprehensive framework for creating safer, healthier, and more compliant workplaces. Inside, you'll discover: A step-by-step guide to understanding the ISO ...

Every time we think of inflammation, we generally visualize swollen parts of the body such as joints, arthritic limbs, stiff muscles, etc. We have come to associate these with inflammation and something that affects old people. However, inflammation is more than just joint pains, gout, or arthritis. In fact, inflammation can and does affect our entire body regardless of age. It can affect us from the day we are born and until the day we die.

"Master Your Healing Intelligence" invites readers to explore a new paradigm of health and wellness, merging ancient wisdom with modern science to unlock the secrets of holistic well-being. This book, authored with heartfelt dedication for individuals who aspire to healing with intricate connections between mind, body, and spirit, offers a rich tapestry of traditional and contemporary healing practices. From the dawn of humanity, our ancestors sought nature's remedies, embracing herbal medicine, mindful living, and a profound connection to the earth. As civilization evolved, so did our ...

Harness the Insane Capabilities of the All Natural Supplement, Shilajit, With This No Fuss Guide! - Destroy Your Weaknesses and Become Your Best Self in No Time Shilajit has been used for centuries by people in the Himalayas to boost energy and vitality. It is a black, tar-like substance that oozes from the sides of rocks in high altitudes and is rich in minerals and vitamins. And now, modern science has confirmed its benefits. Studies have shown that Shilajit can help improve energy levels, cognitive function, physical strength, immunity, Shilajit is known as the “Destroyer of Weakness...

The immune system is our first line of defense against the hordes of microbes that threaten us constantly. Immunity answers the question everyone is asking now: What can I do to strengthen my immune system? Dr. Jenna Macciochi has studied the interplay of immunity, lifestyle, and health for over 20 years, and her book is filled with authoritative guidance. Dr. Macciochi also debunks common myths, explores why some people never get ill, and explains how germs - those pesky invaders - can actually be good for us.

That’s right! Did you know that apple cider vinegar can be an effective and natural way to cure yourself? ACV has been used for centuries to cure ailments, including digestive problems, skin condition, alleviate insomnia, stress, and much more. This book contains over 50 recipes with apple cider vinegar. They can help restore your health from the outside and the inside of your body. You will discover how to scout the market for the best apple cider vinegar that retains all the nutritional properties. If you want a natural, potent, and cost-effective way to keep healthy, give apple cider vinegar a try.

Providing readily accessible information and real-world encouragement to people living with primary and metastatic brain tumors, this book discusses the basics of brain tumors, types of tumors, management of different tumors, related symptoms, treatments and side effects, the role of medical team members, and coping strategies from initial diagnosis throughout the course of the illness. At the same time, it also offers practical suggestions on symptom management and lifestyle modification.

What’s your max squat? How much ya bench? What’s your best deadlift? Can you press your body weight? Today, pushing quantifiable expressions of strength, like your maxes, is becoming increasingly ubiquitous. However, though strength may be specific, real strength is much more than a powerlifting total - it’s about resilience, capability, and adaptability. It’s survival of the fittest after all, not the strongest.

This book is an urgent call to action centering on the author's thirty-five-year mission to raise awareness of the 250,000 lives that are lost each year to preventable medical harm and the harm faced by healthcare professionals in the form of workplace violence, depression, and burnout resulting in suicide rates higher than almost every other industry. The book's narrative-driven timeline follows the author's 2,452-mile walk to thirty-seven Major League Ballparks using his love of baseball as a way to garner media attention for his mission and indulge in the welcome relief of baseball ...

Das Immunsystem als Blockbuster: vom Macher des YouTube-Kanals "kurzgesagt". Philipp Dettmer, Gründer und Kopf von "kurzgesagt - in a nutshell", einer der weltweit erfolgreichsten Wissenskanäle auf YouTube, erklärt unser Immunsystem anschaulich, unterhaltsam und witzig - passend in eine Zeit, in der viele genauer wissen möchten, wie die Immunabwehr unseres Körpers eigentlich funktioniert.

Debilitating brain disorders are on the rise - from children diagnosed with autism and ADHD to adults developing dementia at younger ages than ever before. But a medical revolution is underway that can solve this problem. Astonishing new research sheds light on the influence of the human microbiome in every aspect of health, including your nervous system.

Did you now that the largest of our 12 cranial nerves is the vagus nerve? Did you also know that this autonomic-nervous-system related nerve, if stimulated in the right way, can reduce our body pain stress, inflammation, trauma, depression and abdominal plains? If you never heard about vagus nerves, which are usually referred to in the singular, they are the longest and maybe the most important autonomic nerves in human body. Approximately 80 percent of its nerve fibers drive information from the body to the brain.

The current treatment of hypothyroidism is superficial and unsatisfactory. Patients continue to suffer from the symptoms of hypothyroidism despite taking thyroid pills. Even worse, there is no treatment for Hashimoto's thyroiditis, the root cause of hypothyroidism in a large number of patients. Dr. Sarfraz Zaidi, a former assistant clinical professor of medicine at UCLA and a leading endocrinologist in the USA, has made a breakthrough discovery about the real cause of Hashimoto's thyroiditis and how to effectively treat it.

Do you have joint pain that isn't going away? Tired of taking prescribed drugs, getting injections to numb the pain, and want to heal naturally? After listening to this book you'll know how overcome inflammation by implementing the Anti Inflammatory Diet.

You may never hear the end of this program because you will likely be enjoying a deep, healthy, and restful sleep long before it is over. A great gift for yourself or any friend or relative who would appreciate a good night’s sleep for a change.

There currently is no cure for Alzheimer's disease - though it can be treated. For the last 15 years, John Zeisel, PhD, has spearheaded a movement to treat Alzheimer's non-pharmacologically by focusing on the mind's strengths. I'm Still Here is a guidebook to Dr. Zeisel's treatment ideas, showing the possibility and benefits of connecting with an Alzheimer's patient through their abilities that don't diminish with time, such as understanding music, art, facial expressions, and touch.

Discover how expanding and improving your mental agility—your ability to flex your thoughts, feelings, and actions—can transform your life, bolster your resilience, and foster your zest for living. Endless self-help approaches claim to have the answer. It's important to be mindful, we are told, and to stay in the moment. Sometimes, we are advised to keep going no matter what, to be 'gritty'. Others tell us that adopting a 'growth mindset' is key.