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As has occurred with most drugs, the neurological effects of cannabis have only recently been fully identified and understood. This program presents some of the latest findings, including new investigations into the clinical applications of the drug. Focusing on studies of the nerve-related mechanisms triggered by the action of cannabis, the program highlights potential changes in the social perceptions and medical uses of the substance. New approaches...
2) If You Dare
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If You Dare follows a group of children and the adult artists who mentor them in a theater program for at-risk kids. The stories of the children of the Chicago Avenue Project offer a view from inside of the highs and lows, struggles and triumphs involved in a small theater company's efforts to make a difference in the lives of children facing challenges of inner city life.
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How addictive is cannabis? Does it lead to harder drug use, or is it an underappreciated herbal medicine? Can it cause mental illness? This program explores the science and the public debate surrounding the world's favorite illegal drug. Tracing the birthplace of the humble plant to Kazakhstan in Central Asia, addiction specialist Dr. John Marsden guides viewers through several topics and issues-including links between THC and schizophrenia; experiments...
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In the 1970s, pioneer drama therapist Eleanor Irwin and colleague Elaine Portner developed the Family Puppet Interview, a technique that uses a puppet-show format to diagnose psychological problems in families with school-age children. Observing the interaction between parents and children as they select puppets, plan a story, and present a show gives the therapist clues about the family's decision-making process, communication style, behavioral patterns,...
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This program concentrates on the use of hypnosis as a means of controlling pain. Three patients who are suffering from chronic pain help provide the answers to whether hypnosis is a technique that works for only a few individuals-or whether it is a pain-controlling method that has general application. The program shows how trance is induced and how it is used to exert control over their discomfort. In addition, scientific evidence is offered to show...
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This program shows how hypnosis can be used to accelerate healing in the human body. The concept was tested on a dozen patients with broken ankles, all of whom received routine treatment in the hospital. Six of the patients were hypnotized once a week for 12 weeks, while the others received only standard treatment. X-rays revealed that those who had been hypnotized healed faster than the others. A similar test was conducted on 18 breast-surgery patients....
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"This first volume, Body-Mind Flow, teaches the foundational practices of the series. DVD One provides all-level instruction in Vinyasa flow yoga and on awareness of the body for inner discovery and healing. DVD Two offers a more advanced practice to stabilize your foundation, deepen the body-mind connection, and release tension."--Container.
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"Simply raw: reversing diabetes in 30 days, chronicles six Americans with diabetes who switch to a diet consisting entirely of vegan, organic, live, raw foods in order to reverse diabetes naturally. The participants are challenged to give up meat, dairy, sugar, alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, soda, junk food, fast food, processed food, packaged food, and even cooked food--as well as go without their loved ones and many of their creature comforts--for...
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"Un video instructivo sobre el yoga como un enfoque holistico para la artritis. Yoga para la Salud es una herramienta que to ayudara en el proceso evolutivo de tu salud. Una alternativa de prevencion hacia el exito de un bienestar. El Yoga como sistema de terapia integral actua sobre la artritis a traves de movimientos simples aunque continuos, lo que aumenta la circulacion en las articulaciones favorciendo la prevencion y disminucion de la rigidez."--Container.
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Discusses the process of sensory integration and shows characteristics and behaviors of 1-5 year-old children with sensory integration disorders. Includes an overview of the three basic sensory systems, explains the role of therapy in remediation, and the role of the occupational therapist. Follows a child through therapy and shows hands-on treatment techniques. This DVD is recommended for therapists, students, teachers, and parents.
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This exercise system is designed especially for those who suffer from arthritis. Renowned Sports Medicine specialist Vijay Vad, MD, created these exercise programs to help reduce pain, enhance mobility, and decrease dependence on medication, regardless of current fitness levels. Includes three levels of workouts based on yoga and Pilates and is led by expert instructor Stephanie Culen.
17) Yoga unveiled
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Through a variety of practioners and proponents, describes and comments on the history and development of yoga to contemporary times. Details the transition of yoga to popular culture, as well as its numerous branches and the potential for health benefits.
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This beautifully illustrated collection of mindfulness exercises is designed to teach kids techniques for managing their bodies, breath, and emotions. Best of all, these thirty simple, short breathing practices and movements can be performed anytime, anywhere: in the car on the way to the grocery store, during heavy homework nights at home, or even at a child's desk at school.
19) Little Joe
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Alice is a dedicated senior plant breeder at a corporation engaged in developing new species; when she engineers a special flower that can induce happiness, she smuggles one home as a gift for her son. As the plant grows and changes her son Joe's behavior, it becomes clear that "Little Joe" -- as the plant is called -- may have harmful side effects.