consciouslifenews--2020-08-11--2 Beluga Whales Delighted by New Ocean Sanctuary Home After Years of Captivity in Chinese Zoo

( TMU ) – Two adorable beluga whales were brimming over with enthusiasm and joy when they were freed from captivity in a Chinese aquarium and taken to their new home in the open seas of the North Atlantic .
The 12-year old female belugas Little Grey and Little White ( Xiao Hui and Xiao Bai ) were born in the wild near Russia but were captured when they were only two years old .
They were eventually forced to perform for almost a decade as an attraction at Changfeng Ocean World in Shanghai where they performed tricks and shows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meals .
Prior to their move , they were at a research center in Russia .
Beluga whales are beautiful and gentle creatures that are among the most vocal aquatic mammals known to man , earning the nickname “ canaries of the sea.
” They are famous for their expressive musical vocalizations and funny facial gestures .
However , many belugas have long suffered exploitation and abuse to entertain humans .
But after Merlin Entertainment , which operates Madame Tussauds and Legoland , purchased Ocean World Zoo , they immediately sought to relocate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ permanent homes , reports .
British conservation charity Sea Life Trust stepped up to assist the two belugas in the transition to their new home , which lies 6,000 miles in Iceland at the world ’ s first open water beluga sanctuary in Klettsvik Bay , on the island of Heimaey .
“ We have been working with Little White and Little Grey for the last 18 months to make sure that they will be prepared and ready for the long journey , ” said Sea Life Trust head Andy Bool .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ truck and ferry , as well as a Boeing 747-400ERF cargo aircraft that hauled them while they were protected by specialized slings .
Having safely arrived in Iceland , Sea Life Trust is now carefully preparing them for their new lives in the sprawling sanctuary .
“ We ’ re absolutely delighted to be able to share the news that Little Grey and Little White are safely in their sea sanctuary care pools and are just one step away from being released into their open water home , ” Bool explained .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first stage of their release back to the ocean was as smooth as we had hoped and planned for , ” he added .
“ Little Grey and Little White are now in their bayside care pool and will need a short period of time to acclimatize to their new natural environment and all the outdoor elements before their final release into the wider sanctuary in Klettsvik Bay in the Westman Islands off the south coast of Iceland .
“ The expert team and the independent vets were with Little Grey and Little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are healthy and are feeding after the short trip from their landside care facility back to the sea.
” The bay , which the charity describes as providing “ a more natural sub-Arctic environment and wilder habitat for these amazing whales to call home , ” was also home to the late orca Keiko from the film franchise .
Keiko , a 1990s icon for the suffering of captive cetaceans , was released at the bay in 2002 but died only 18 months after swimming to Norway and catching pneumonia .
In this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 32,000 sq .
m. ) bay will be netted off to protect the two girls .
Due to their long spell in captivity , Little Grey and Little White are unlikely to survive in the wild on their own .
Beluga whales are known to lead extremely social lives and travel in relatively large pods while in the wild .
They are also known to switch between groups regularly .
However , belugas also lead tough lives as natural prey for polar bears and orcas , as well as humans who have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them as either a source of food or entertainment for monetary gain .

By Elias Marat | Creative Commons | TheMindUnleashed.com
(TMU) – Two adorable beluga whales were brimming over with enthusiasm and joy when they were freed from captivity in a Chinese aquarium and taken to their new home in the open seas of the North Atlantic.
The 12-year old female belugas Little Grey and Little White (Xiao Hui and Xiao Bai) were born in the wild near Russia but were captured when they were only two years old.
They were eventually forced to perform for almost a decade as an attraction at Changfeng Ocean World in Shanghai where they performed tricks and shows before human audiences to get their daily meals.
Prior to their move, they were at a research center in Russia.
Beluga whales are beautiful and gentle creatures that are among the most vocal aquatic mammals known to man, earning the nickname “canaries of the sea.” They are famous for their expressive musical vocalizations and funny facial gestures. However, many belugas have long suffered exploitation and abuse to entertain humans.
But after Merlin Entertainment, which operates Madame Tussauds and Legoland, purchased Ocean World Zoo, they immediately sought to relocate the two whales to more suitable and permanent homes, reports BBC.
Little White and Little Grey used to perform for the public in China. 🐋
Now they've got a life-long home in an open water sanctuary 💕
Learn about their journey here: https://t.co/ZWT8kRMWE9 pic.twitter.com/5d6ykrRwFl — BBC Breakfast (@BBCBreakfast) August 10, 2020
British conservation charity Sea Life Trust stepped up to assist the two belugas in the transition to their new home, which lies 6,000 miles in Iceland at the world’s first open water beluga sanctuary in Klettsvik Bay, on the island of Heimaey.
“We have been working with Little White and Little Grey for the last 18 months to make sure that they will be prepared and ready for the long journey,” said Sea Life Trust head Andy Bool.
The two whales’ voyage took place by truck and ferry, as well as a Boeing 747-400ERF cargo aircraft that hauled them while they were protected by specialized slings.
Having safely arrived in Iceland, Sea Life Trust is now carefully preparing them for their new lives in the sprawling sanctuary.
Underwater fun 🐳 It won't be long until Little White and Little Grey will have a whole new playground, which means lots of underwater fun to be had! pic.twitter.com/gEqX6wNRvc — Beluga Whale Sanctuary (@BelugaSanctuary) August 3, 2020
“We’re absolutely delighted to be able to share the news that Little Grey and Little White are safely in their sea sanctuary care pools and are just one step away from being released into their open water home,” Bool explained.
“Following extensive planning and rehearsals, the first stage of their release back to the ocean was as smooth as we had hoped and planned for,” he added.
Little white and little grey have been moved to the their new home in Klettsvík in Iceland! This is the worlds first ever beluga whale sanctuary and could be home for many other Belugas in the future! I am so happy for them!! pic.twitter.com/yT5AV7EM2W — Tiz_just_orca (@tiz_just_orca) August 8, 2020
In a statement, Sea Life Trust said:
“Little Grey and Little White are now in their bayside care pool and will need a short period of time to acclimatize to their new natural environment and all the outdoor elements before their final release into the wider sanctuary in Klettsvik Bay in the Westman Islands off the south coast of Iceland.
“The expert team and the independent vets were with Little Grey and Little White throughout the move and said they are healthy and are feeding after the short trip from their landside care facility back to the sea.”
The bay, which the charity describes as providing “a more natural sub-Arctic environment and wilder habitat for these amazing whales to call home,” was also home to the late orca Keiko from the Free Willy film franchise.
Keiko, a 1990s icon for the suffering of captive cetaceans, was released at the bay in 2002 but died only 18 months after swimming to Norway and catching pneumonia.
In this case, nearly 104,900 sq. ft. (32,000 sq. m.) bay will be netted off to protect the two girls. Due to their long spell in captivity, Little Grey and Little White are unlikely to survive in the wild on their own.
Beluga whales are known to lead extremely social lives and travel in relatively large pods while in the wild. They are also known to switch between groups regularly.
However, belugas also lead tough lives as natural prey for polar bears and orcas, as well as humans who have hunted them for the purpose of exploiting them as either a source of food or entertainment for monetary gain.


consciouslifenews--2020-08-11--Yale Study To Manipulate Americans Into Taking C0VlD Vaccine

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consciouslifenews--2020-08-11--3 Sure Fire Hacks to Get the Most Out Of Your Team

As an employer , the Covid-19 pandemic has hit you hard .
Just a few short months ago , your industry was booming , you had orders flooding in , and your staff team ’ s morale was excellent .
Fast forward to today , and you are struggling to stay afloat .
Rather than letting people go , you want to maximize the productivity of your team to ensure that your business can make it through these months of hardship .
The economy is looking uncertain because potential customers are reluctant to go out , spend money , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can remain on your payroll , you may have to diversify or request them to conduct different activities .
Take a look at these three sure fire hacks to get the most out of your team .
To limit your spending on overheads , consider relinquishing the lease on your office .
By empowering your team to work from home in a more flexible way as mentioned at , you are giving them the responsibility to police their own productiveness .
If your startup is heavily online , you can experiment with remote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up meaning that it is just as easy to communicate with someone the other side of the country as it is if they were on the other side of the office .
Getting rid of the office overhead means that you can hold onto your staff and keep them on the payroll just that little bit longer .
To weather the storm , you need your staff to help you fulfil the orders that you do have and to prepare to be Covid-secure .
If your team have a suite of Macs at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they can take them home .
Ensure that they head to a page like to help them learn how to split their screen , in effect giving them two monitors , allowing them to multitask and be more productive .
Encourage your team to work from a home office rather than in front of the TV .
Hand out a ‘ work from home ’ pack and foster ideas for productivity in your virtual meet-ups .
Acknowledge that procrastination is a real pitfall of flexible working .
Be human and recognize it , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to limit it .
Even though we are living through a pandemic , it is still vital that you communicate with your staff .
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Encourage them to offer ideas and listen to their views .
Act on the ideas that have merit and give the credit to the individuals responsible for new initiatives and cost-saving measures .
Having more exceptional minds working for you means that you have a greater amount of ideas coming forward .
Every Friday afternoon , have a team social .
This isn ’ t necessarily for work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ informal meet-up where you can discuss worries and concerns with your team .
This meeting shows your team that you care about them , boosting their morale and productivity .
Follow this guide and you can utilize these three sure fire hacks to get the most out of your team .

As an employer, the Covid-19 pandemic has hit you hard. Just a few short months ago, your industry was booming, you had orders flooding in, and your staff team’s morale was excellent. Fast forward to today, and you are struggling to stay afloat. Rather than letting people go, you want to maximize the productivity of your team to ensure that your business can make it through these months of hardship. The economy is looking uncertain because potential customers are reluctant to go out, spend money, and socialize. To ensure that your staff can remain on your payroll, you may have to diversify or request them to conduct different activities. Take a look at these three sure fire hacks to get the most out of your team.
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Flexible Working
To limit your spending on overheads, consider relinquishing the lease on your office. By empowering your team to work from home in a more flexible way as mentioned at https://www.forbes.com/sites/joefolkman/2017/03/02/ , you are giving them the responsibility to police their own productiveness. If your startup is heavily online, you can experiment with remote working. The virtual world has opened up meaning that it is just as easy to communicate with someone the other side of the country as it is if they were on the other side of the office. Getting rid of the office overhead means that you can hold onto your staff and keep them on the payroll just that little bit longer . To weather the storm, you need your staff to help you fulfil the orders that you do have and to prepare to be Covid-secure.
At-Home Hacks
If your team have a suite of Macs at their disposal, the chances are that they can take them home. Ensure that they head to a page like https://setapp.com/how-to/split-screen-on-mac-for-extra-productivity to help them learn how to split their screen, in effect giving them two monitors, allowing them to multitask and be more productive. Encourage your team to work from a home office rather than in front of the TV. Hand out a ‘work from home’ pack and foster ideas for productivity in your virtual meet-ups. Acknowledge that procrastination is a real pitfall of flexible working. Be human and recognize it, before allowing your team to share ideas to limit it.
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Communicate
Even though we are living through a pandemic, it is still vital that you communicate with your staff. Set up a virtual Skype briefing every Monday morning . Encourage them to offer ideas and listen to their views. Act on the ideas that have merit and give the credit to the individuals responsible for new initiatives and cost-saving measures. Having more exceptional minds working for you means that you have a greater amount of ideas coming forward. Every Friday afternoon, have a team social. This isn’t necessarily for work talk, but to foster a more informal meet-up where you can discuss worries and concerns with your team. This meeting shows your team that you care about them, boosting their morale and productivity.
Follow this guide and you can utilize these three sure fire hacks to get the most out of your team.


consciouslifenews--2020-08-11--What to Learn about CBD Oil?

What to Learn about CBD Oil?

With a growing market and increased media attention , CBD oil truly is enjoying full-fetched growth .
With the products being supplied to a broad range of consumers , there is no one type of user .
CBD oil has effect on pain , anxiety and many other treatments .
This has created a solid user base that continuously expands .
What are important elects to ?
We will explain several items of relevance .
There are lots of suppliers in the market , but how do you make sure you buy the right product ?
This can be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ answer is relatively simple .
First make sure that you know where the hemp is grown and under which circumstances .
This can have a significant impact on the quality of the CBD oil .
Some producers are very open about the production process , where others keep it hidden .
Another way to check this quality is by looking at the standards used , such as ISO .
The extraction process is another determinant of the quality .
Cheaper products often make use of chemicals to extract CBD from hemp .
Although @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affects the CBD and in turn the quality .
A safer method to use is CO2 extraction .
Hereby you are 100 % sure that the CBD oil is pure and thus only contains CBD .
Quality producers use this method .
If you want to have a quality product , please make sure you check the production process .
What ’ s more to learn about CBD oil ?
What about the way you can consume it ?
Although it can come in capsules , the majority of CBD is provided in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of opportunities to consume it .
For example , you can create a milkshake or fruit shake and add the CBD oil to it .
In this way , the oil goes unnoticed and you can enjoy the benefits without knowing you consumed it .
Another option is the use in cakes and brownies .
This methods helps you to dose it , as you can pour in the oil per brownie you are baking .
Watch out with using it as cooking oil While baking in the oven is a right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is not recommended by producers such as Cibdol .
When you use this approach , the oil will lose the helpful nutrients that make CBD oil helpful .
Consider pouring the CBD oil as your salad dressing instead !
Do you want more information about CBD oil , or do you want to buy ?
Go to their website and read about their products and detailed information .
This will help you make an educated decision and ensure you buy a quality CBD product .

With a growing market and increased media attention, CBD oil truly is enjoying full-fetched growth. With the products being supplied to a broad range of consumers, there is no one type of user. CBD oil has effect on pain, anxiety and many other treatments. This has created a solid user base that continuously expands. What are important elects to learn about CBD oil ? We will explain several items of relevance.
How do I determine CBD oil quality?
There are lots of suppliers in the market, but how do you make sure you buy the right product? This can be a tough question to ask, but the answer is relatively simple. First make sure that you know where the hemp is grown and under which circumstances. This can have a significant impact on the quality of the CBD oil. Some producers are very open about the production process, where others keep it hidden. Another way to check this quality is by looking at the standards used, such as ISO.
CBD extraction process
The extraction process is another determinant of the quality. Cheaper products often make use of chemicals to extract CBD from hemp. Although this method is effective, it also affects the CBD and in turn the quality. A safer method to use is CO2 extraction. Hereby you are 100% sure that the CBD oil is pure and thus only contains CBD. Quality producers use this method. If you want to have a quality product, please make sure you check the production process.
What’s more to learn about CBD oil?
What about the way you can consume it? Although it can come in capsules, the majority of CBD is provided in bottles of oil. This opens a lot of opportunities to consume it. For example, you can create a milkshake or fruit shake and add the CBD oil to it. In this way, the oil goes unnoticed and you can enjoy the benefits without knowing you consumed it. Another option is the use in cakes and brownies. This methods helps you to dose it, as you can pour in the oil per brownie you are baking.
Watch out with using it as cooking oil
While baking in the oven is a right approach, using it as cooking oil is not recommended by producers such as Cibdol. When you use this approach, the oil will lose the helpful nutrients that make CBD oil helpful. Consider pouring the CBD oil as your salad dressing instead!
Do you want more information about CBD oil, or do you want to buy cannabis oil online from Cibdol ? Go to their website and read about their products and detailed information. This will help you make an educated decision and ensure you buy a quality CBD product.
Larry Alton is a blogger and passionate writer at Managerteams.com. She loves cooking and is fond of travelling.


consciouslifenews--2020-08-11--How to Deal With Moisture Problems in Your Home

If you live in your own home you ’ ll know exactly just how good it can be .
If you ’ re just about to move into your first house , then be prepared for one of the most magical chapters of your life .
There are so many things to do ; you ’ ll spend so much time in your house , and there are a plethora of beautiful memories to be made .
However , there will also be some challenges .
This is particularly the case if you live in an older house that ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ problems .
These issues can be overcome , but that does n't mean it ’ s easy .
One big issue that can come with houses is caused by moisture .
Leaks and similar problems can be extremely annoying , but they can be dealt with if you know what to do .
That ’ s why I ’ m here today .
So here ’ s how to deal with moisture problems in your home .
Look for a company that can help you Now , as I ’ ve already said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to handle .
If you are able to deal with them by yourself , then lucky you .
Go ahead , because you ’ ll be able to save yourself some money by doing so .
If you ’ re not able to do it by yourself , however , then you don ’ t want to risk making things worse by trying it .
That ’ s where hiring a company to do it for you can come in handy ( check out for an example ) .
These firms will know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it comes to dealing with your moisture problems because they ’ ll have seen it all before , and they ’ ll know the kinds of things that will fix everything up for you .
Make sure you do some good research so that you find the best company for the best price to help you .
Know how to isolate the problem Moisture problems can cause a lot of issues in and around your home .
If there is a source for the problems , it could potentially spread throughout your home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ different places .
That ’ s why you need to make sure you focus on trying to localize the source and cut it off , rather than putting out smaller fires elsewhere .
If you direct your focus elsewhere , then there ’ s the chance the problems could go on for a long time .
Instead , focus your efforts on finding the main moisture problem itself .
This will allow you to fix things up much more quickly and you can move on to activities that are more fun .
Look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ series of moisture problems around your home , they might not limit their damage to your walls and floors- instead , they might actually damage your belongings .
That ’ s why you need to figure out where are as quickly as possible so you can move anything valuable out of the way .
If you do this , the damage done will be reduced significantly and you won ’ t have to worry about spending more money on replacements .

If you live in your own home you’ll know exactly just how good it can be. If you’re just about to move into your first house, then be prepared for one of the most magical chapters of your life. There are so many things to do; you’ll spend so much time in your house, and there are a plethora of beautiful memories to be made. However, there will also be some challenges. This is particularly the case if you live in an older house that’s had more time to develop some problems. These issues can be overcome, but that doesn't mean it’s easy. One big issue that can come with houses is caused by moisture. Leaks and similar problems can be extremely annoying, but they can be dealt with if you know what to do. That’s why I’m here today. So here’s how to deal with moisture problems in your home.
Look for a company that can help you
Now, as I’ve already said, moisture problems can be very difficult to handle. If you are able to deal with them by yourself, then lucky you. Go ahead, because you’ll be able to save yourself some money by doing so. If you’re not able to do it by yourself, however, then you don’t want to risk making things worse by trying it. That’s where hiring a company to do it for you can come in handy (check out https://www.vochtbestrijdingsnel.be/vochtproblemen for an example). These firms will know exactly what they’re doing when it comes to dealing with your moisture problems because they’ll have seen it all before, and they’ll know the kinds of things that will fix everything up for you. Make sure you do some good research so that you find the best company for the best price to help you.
Know how to isolate the problem
Moisture problems can cause a lot of issues in and around your home. If there is a source for the problems, it could potentially spread throughout your home and cause havoc in a variety of different places. That’s why you need to make sure you focus on trying to localize the source and cut it off, rather than putting out smaller fires elsewhere. If you direct your focus elsewhere, then there’s the chance the problems could go on for a long time. Instead, focus your efforts on finding the main moisture problem itself. This will allow you to fix things up much more quickly and you can move on to activities that are more fun.
Look after your belongings


consciouslifenews--2020-08-11--Tips for Choosing the Best Dental Clinic in Barcelona

One of the best ways to ensure a healthy body is by visiting the dentist regularly .
You don ’ t have to be sick for you to seek out the services of a dentist , as you can go for just a routine checkup .
However , it sometimes is a daunting experience finding the best dental clinic , especially if you ’ re new to the area .
Having a dentist that you can trust means that your dental health will be well-taken care of .
You ’ ll get to preserve a beautiful , natural , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to go to any quack doctors who aren ’ t qualified to take you in .
This is why , in most cases , it is advisable to look at the dentist ’ s qualifications before picking them to be your dental healthcare provider .
Furthermore , you should also note whether the clinic is registered and licensed by the relevant authorities to operate in your area .
Unfortunately , knowing this will only take you as far as finding the best dentist near you .
Here are five other factors to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : Before you make any first moves , it is always recommended to begin extensive research of the clinics near you .
The internet is a good companion when doing this as you can be presented with a list of various dental clinics , visit their websites , and have a look at their offers .
Moreover , conducting your research also considers word of mouth from friends , colleagues , and family .
Look at which clinic gets recommended the most and check them out .
You should also read reviews about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see how other people view the facility .
Many services can be offered at a dental clinic .
However , if you are searching for the best , it should provide most of the regularly sought services .
Services such as teeth whitening , braces , veneers , crowns , cleaning , etc .
are a necessity to have .
Unless you are looking for an industry-specific dentist , such as an orthodontist , the clinic should offer the majority , if not all , dental services .
Everything is about money .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the best clinic doesn ’ t mean that you ’ ll have to part with loads of cash for a simple procedure .
The best dental clinics should offer affordable services , with running offers throughout the year .
Before settling on one , you should first determine how much they charge for certain services and confirm whether it is within your price range .
Cleanliness and state of the medical equipment After conducting your research via word of mouth or the internet , you must have gotten yourself a list of potential @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to physically visit these clinics , even without an appointment .
See for yourself how the clinic looks , how clean it is , and , most importantly , if they ’ re using state of the art equipment .
If not , off to the next one .
The overall attitude of the medical staff Apart from having the right qualifications and experience , the medical staff should have a generally friendly attitude towards the patients .
They should make you feel welcome and comfortable , attending to all your questions and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open and well-disposed dentist , then you won ’ t dread the feeling of visiting the dental clinic in the future .
Don ’ t get subpar medical attention , yet you can get the best care for yourself .
These five tips will help you in locating the best dental clinic in Barcelona with the least exertion .

One of the best ways to ensure a healthy body is by visiting the dentist regularly. You don’t have to be sick for you to seek out the services of a dentist, as you can go for just a routine checkup. However, it sometimes is a daunting experience finding the best dental clinic, especially if you’re new to the area.
Having a dentist that you can trust means that your dental health will be well-taken care of. You’ll get to preserve a beautiful, natural, and bright smile. You wouldn’t want to go to any quack doctors who aren’t qualified to take you in.
This is why, in most cases, it is advisable to look at the dentist’s qualifications before picking them to be your dental healthcare provider. Furthermore, you should also note whether the clinic is registered and licensed by the relevant authorities to operate in your area.
Unfortunately, knowing this will only take you as far as finding the best dentist near you. Here are five other factors to consider when choosing the best dental clinic:
The Clinic’s Reputation
Before you make any first moves, it is always recommended to begin extensive research of the clinics near you. The internet is a good companion when doing this as you can be presented with a list of various dental clinics, visit their websites, and have a look at their offers.
Moreover, conducting your research also considers word of mouth from friends, colleagues, and family. Look at which clinic gets recommended the most and check them out. You should also read reviews about the clinics which you have found and see how other people view the facility.
Services offered
Many services can be offered at a dental clinic. However, if you are searching for the best dental clinic Barcelona , it should provide most of the regularly sought services. Services such as teeth whitening, braces, veneers, crowns, cleaning, etc. are a necessity to have. Unless you are looking for an industry-specific dentist, such as an orthodontist, the clinic should offer the majority, if not all, dental services.
Cost of services
Everything is about money. But just because you want to visit the best clinic doesn’t mean that you’ll have to part with loads of cash for a simple procedure. The best dental clinics should offer affordable services, with running offers throughout the year. Before settling on one, you should first determine how much they charge for certain services and confirm whether it is within your price range.
Cleanliness and state of the medical equipment
After conducting your research via word of mouth or the internet, you must have gotten yourself a list of potential destinations. The next thing would be to physically visit these clinics, even without an appointment. See for yourself how the clinic looks, how clean it is, and, most importantly, if they’re using state of the art equipment. If not, off to the next one.
The overall attitude of the medical staff
Apart from having the right qualifications and experience, the medical staff should have a generally friendly attitude towards the patients. They should make you feel welcome and comfortable, attending to all your questions and issues wholeheartedly. Should you find an open and well-disposed dentist, then you won’t dread the feeling of visiting the dental clinic in the future.
Conclusion
Don’t get subpar medical attention, yet you can get the best care for yourself. These five tips will help you in locating the best dental clinic in Barcelona with the least exertion.


consciouslifenews--2020-08-11--Good Physiotherapy – How do you Get to Know That?

Sooner or later , almost everyone needs to visit a physiotherapist 's clinic !
For a few people , its body aches and pains related to age .
For others , it could be accidents and sprains .
But it is essential to understand and decide which physiotherapist is ideal for you .
Every physiotherapist comes with diverse backgrounds , such as training , belief systems , and the advanced courses they opt for .
The physiotherapist also specializes in treating different body parts , such as knees , ankles , or shoulders .
Hence , if you are witnessing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , you can refer to a physiotherapist who can help you heal the same .
Since there are many physiotherapists today , every patient must get minimum care .
Some treatments have proven to be of use for the patients for pain removal and enhanced mobility .
To know more about it , you can check out Wilson Health Cambridge .
The primary difference between average quality and sound quality treatment is active and passive treatments .
Some of the passive treatments are ultrasound , ice , heat , and electric stimulation .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the short-term .
It can get implemented without a skilled physiotherapist on the job .
That means , you can opt-in for the passive treatments as an add-on to the active treatments , instead of the primary healing process .
Experts suggest that passive physiotherapy techniques can benefit by offering a placebo .
Also , if your injury or pain is less , passive treatments can work for you .
Medical evidence suggests that it ’ s the active physiotherapy techniques that provide long-lasting results .
The active-physiotherapy treatment comprises of specific @ @ @ @ @ @ @ therapy , for instance , joint manipulation , stretching , mobilization , and deep tissue movements .
Most physiotherapists are equipped in these treatments and can suggest the correct remedy for a patient and address all the needs .
The active treatments make the patients heal faster with long-term effects .
There have been studies and anecdotal accounts , where dynamic physiotherapy treatment processes have helped relieve neck pain and lower back pain .
It helps heal short-term pain and enhances the muscles and ligaments ' function close to the affected areas .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ opt-in for physiotherapy before , and you did n't think it was helpful ?
If yes , then check if you resorted to only passive treatment processes .
Do you want to experience faster recovery and healing ?
Do you want to strengthen your muscle and ligaments better than before ?
Then you need to join hands with an ace clinic and check out the physiotherapists that are present and choose the one you find is beneficial .
It is best to opt-in for a blend of passive and active therapy .
Also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said to active therapy , you wo n't find any miraculous change immediately .
You have to be consistent in your treatment and regular at the treatment sessions to experience the best results .
Your therapist might ask you to make temporary lifestyle changes , which you can with ease .

Sooner or later, almost everyone needs to visit a physiotherapist's clinic! For a few people, its body aches and pains related to age. For others, it could be accidents and sprains. But it is essential to understand and decide which physiotherapist is ideal for you. Every physiotherapist comes with diverse backgrounds, such as training, belief systems, and the advanced courses they opt for. The physiotherapist also specializes in treating different body parts, such as knees, ankles, or shoulders. Hence, if you are witnessing a problem with a specific body part, you can refer to a physiotherapist who can help you heal the same.
Since there are many physiotherapists today, every patient must get minimum care. Some treatments have proven to be of use for the patients for pain removal and enhanced mobility. To know more about it, you can check out Wilson Health Cambridge. The primary difference between average quality and sound quality treatment is active and passive treatments.
The passive treatments
Some of the passive treatments are ultrasound, ice, heat, and electric stimulation. These treatment modes can provide pain relief during the short-term. It can get implemented without a skilled physiotherapist on the job. That means, you can opt-in for the passive treatments as an add-on to the active treatments, instead of the primary healing process. Experts suggest that passive physiotherapy techniques can benefit by offering a placebo. Also, if your injury or pain is less, passive treatments can work for you.
The active treatment
Medical evidence suggests that it’s the active physiotherapy techniques that provide long-lasting results. The active-physiotherapy treatment comprises of specific exercises recommended by a physiotherapist and manual therapy, for instance, joint manipulation, stretching, mobilization, and deep tissue movements. Most physiotherapists are equipped in these treatments and can suggest the correct remedy for a patient and address all the needs. The active treatments make the patients heal faster with long-term effects. There have been studies and anecdotal accounts, where dynamic physiotherapy treatment processes have helped relieve neck pain and lower back pain. It helps heal short-term pain and enhances the muscles and ligaments' function close to the affected areas.
Things to keep in mind
Did you opt-in for physiotherapy before, and you didn't think it was helpful? If yes, then check if you resorted to only passive treatment processes. Do you want to experience faster recovery and healing? Do you want to strengthen your muscle and ligaments better than before? Then you need to join hands with an ace clinic and check out the physiotherapists that are present and choose the one you find is beneficial. It is best to opt-in for a blend of passive and active therapy.
Also, know that even if you have said to active therapy, you won't find any miraculous change immediately. You have to be consistent in your treatment and regular at the treatment sessions to experience the best results. Your therapist might ask you to make temporary lifestyle changes, which you can with ease.


consciouslifenews--2020-08-12--Your Body is a Projection of Consciousness and Thought

At the cutting edge of science and technology , today is artificial intelligence and robotics , which are being driven by ever-increasing computational speeds made possible by quantum computing .
When the capacity of technological computation rivals the speed of our capacity to think and process information as humans , then we will reach the singularity and a superintelligence will emerge in our society , triggering runaway technological growth .
While this is coming in the very near future , we are also now learning how this very type of quantum creative power is already at play in our world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the material world .
In the early 1900s , the famous double-slit experiment demonstrated that material objects can actually change their composition based on what is being held in consciousness when said objects are observed .
In other words , the world around us is being created moment by moment , and our expectations of what the world should be are what gives it form .
In order to alter its form or to change course , we can use the directed focus of the mind to envision and feel something different for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ repetition , this reality will eventually take form .
The feeling is the key .
This is something we do all the time .
The best example of this , perhaps , is the human body , which can by some measures be considered a projection of human consciousness .
We see this everywhere .
For example , just look at people ’ s bodies and consider their health , and you ’ ll be able to get a fair idea of what type of thought patterns and belief systems are at work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minds .
The best example is someone with radiant health , high energy , and intense vitality .
This person didn ’ t get to be this way by happenstance .
The patterns of thought in their mind support their belief that their body can be a radiant storehouse of health .
This , in turn , supports the development of habits which create such well-being .
This type of person engages in clean , clear thinking about their health and body , and the result is this very type of body .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel .
On the other hand , a person with an out of shape , obese , or disease-ridden body undoubtedly engages in thought patterns and beliefs about health which support such poor health .
They never believe that they can be disease-free or of ideal weight , and so their thoughts reinforce habits which deteriorate their health .
Inside this person ’ s mind is chaos , confusion , fear , self-loathing and other patterns which create dis-ease .
There is more to this , though , if we consider the possibilities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and superintelligent technology .
We are beginning to get a clear idea of what the quantum field actually is and what it can do .
It appears to be waiting for us to purposefully interact with it .
The quantum world is waiting for us to make a decision so that it knows how to behave .
That is why quantum physicists have such difficulties in dealing with , explaining , and defining the quantum world .
We are true , in every sense of the word , masters of creation because we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of all-possibility and into form .
The thing is , the quantum level of reality isn ’ t a local and insignificant aspect of creation .
It is all around us , and it is the most fundamental level of creation aside from the unified field itself .
The human energy field is interacting and influencing the quantum field all around us at all times and the energy of our beliefs and intentions are infused into our energy field because they are defined by the energy of our thoughts and emotions .
~Brandon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a woo way of looking at the world , but there is immense practicality in this world view for improving your life , your health , your relationships , and your overall happiness .
The takeaway here is that you must take control over your own mind , and plant thoughts that support the projection of a healthy body and life .
As Dr. Joe Dispenza notes , you ’ ll need to decide what you want , then put your attention on creating that reality .
“ Whatever it is that is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going to have to be passionate enough to invest your attention and your energy into that future over and over again , till all of a sudden you start seeing feedback in your life.
” ~Dr .
Joe Dispenza Alex Pietrowski is an artist and writer concerned with preserving good health and the basic freedom to enjoy a healthy lifestyle .
He is a staff writer for WakingTimes.com .
Alex is an avid student of Yoga and life .
This article ( Your Body is a Projection of Consciousness and Thought ) and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This article is not intended to provide medical advice , diagnosis or treatment .
Views expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of WakingTimes or its staff .
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By Alex Pietrowski | Waking Times
At the cutting edge of science and technology, today is artificial intelligence and robotics, which are being driven by ever-increasing computational speeds made possible by quantum computing. When the capacity of technological computation rivals the speed of our capacity to think and process information as humans, then we will reach the singularity and a superintelligence will emerge in our society, triggering runaway technological growth.
While this is coming in the very near future, we are also now learning how this very type of quantum creative power is already at play in our world via the interplay of human consciousness and the material world. In the early 1900s, the famous double-slit experiment demonstrated that material objects can actually change their composition based on what is being held in consciousness when said objects are observed.
In other words, the world around us is being created moment by moment, and our expectations of what the world should be are what gives it form. In order to alter its form or to change course, we can use the directed focus of the mind to envision and feel something different for ourselves, and in time and through repetition, this reality will eventually take form. The feeling is the key.
This is something we do all the time. The best example of this, perhaps, is the human body, which can by some measures be considered a projection of human consciousness. We see this everywhere. For example, just look at people’s bodies and consider their health, and you’ll be able to get a fair idea of what type of thought patterns and belief systems are at work in the everyday silence of their own minds.
The best example is someone with radiant health, high energy, and intense vitality. This person didn’t get to be this way by happenstance. The patterns of thought in their mind support their belief that their body can be a radiant storehouse of health. This, in turn, supports the development of habits which create such well-being. This type of person engages in clean, clear thinking about their health and body, and the result is this very type of body. They intentionally feel how they want to feel.
On the other hand, a person with an out of shape, obese, or disease-ridden body undoubtedly engages in thought patterns and beliefs about health which support such poor health. They never believe that they can be disease-free or of ideal weight, and so their thoughts reinforce habits which deteriorate their health. Inside this person’s mind is chaos, confusion, fear, self-loathing and other patterns which create dis-ease.
There is more to this, though, if we consider the possibilities unfolding in the realms of quantum physics and superintelligent technology. We are beginning to get a clear idea of what the quantum field actually is and what it can do. It appears to be waiting for us to purposefully interact with it.
The quantum world is waiting for us to make a decision so that it knows how to behave. That is why quantum physicists have such difficulties in dealing with, explaining, and defining the quantum world. We are true, in every sense of the word, masters of creation because we decide what manifests out of the field of all-possibility and into form.
The thing is, the quantum level of reality isn’t a local and insignificant aspect of creation. It is all around us, and it is the most fundamental level of creation aside from the unified field itself. The human energy field is interacting and influencing the quantum field all around us at all times and the energy of our beliefs and intentions are infused into our energy field because they are defined by the energy of our thoughts and emotions. ~Brandon West
Final Thoughts
This may sound to some like a woo way of looking at the world, but there is immense practicality in this world view for improving your life, your health, your relationships, and your overall happiness. The takeaway here is that you must take control over your own mind, and plant thoughts that support the projection of a healthy body and life. As Dr. Joe Dispenza notes, you’ll need to decide what you want, then put your attention on creating that reality.
“Whatever it is that is your vision, you’re just going to have to be passionate enough to invest your attention and your energy into that future over and over again, till all of a sudden you start seeing feedback in your life.” ~Dr. Joe Dispenza
About the Author
Alex Pietrowski is an artist and writer concerned with preserving good health and the basic freedom to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. He is a staff writer for WakingTimes.com. Alex is an avid student of Yoga and life.
This article (Your Body is a Projection of Consciousness and Thought) originally created and published by Waking Times and is published here under a Creative Commons license with attribution to Alex Pietrowski and WakingTimes.com.
Disclaimer: This article is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Views expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of WakingTimes or its staff.
Read more great articles at Waking Times.


consciouslifenews--2020-08-12--Watch: World’s Elite Discuss The Davos Plan to Capitalize on Coronavirus and Roll Out The NWO

People around the globe are waking up the realization that we will never be going back to what we used to think of as normal .
Now that businesses have been closed and lives upended for almost six months , the major international banking and aid organizations are revealing their hand , and they are openly telling us what their version of the new normal will look like .
Although you don ’ t see much coverage of it in mainstream news , the annual World Economic Forum held in Davos , Switzerland brings the world ’ s richest and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to influence global events in favor of elitist agendas .
“ ” Well they ’ re all there .
All the movers and shakers of the world are in Davos are one time or another .
Even Prince Charles , the insufferable Prince of Wales , got into the act in Davos in January.
” ~Michael Matt , The 2020 global Covid-19 pandemic presents the perfect opportunity to force many of the policies discussed at this forum onto the world ’ s public .
The majority of nations on the planet are under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ present at Davos , and the Davos agenda of bringing about a global ‘ Great Reset ‘ is no secret in any way .
Michael Matt of The Remnant covers this in a thorough collection of video clips of speeches delivered by these influential players , offering plenty of direct quotes on how these people believe the Covid-19 crisis can best benefit their international agenda .
Of course , the Davos agenda includes partnerships with the world ’ s most influential super-national organizations , like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The agenda includes strict economic and travel controls , control over land , cashless world currencies , mandatory vaccinations , and so much more .
Hear it for yourself from the horse ’ s mouth : “ COVID-19 lockdowns may be gradually easing , but anxiety about the world ’ s social and economic prospects is only intensifying .
There is good reason to worry : a sharp economic downturn has already begun , and we could be facing the worst depression since the 1930s .
But , while this outcome is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To achieve a better outcome , the world must act jointly and swiftly to revamp all aspects of our societies and economies , from education to social contracts and working conditions .
Every country , from the United States to China , must participate , and every industry , from oil and gas to tech , must be transformed.
” ~Klaus Schwab , Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum “ Unless we take the action necessary , and we build again in a greener , more sustainable , more inclusive way , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and more pandemics , and more and more disasters from ever , ever accelerating global warming and climate change .
So , this is the one moment , as we ’ ve all been saying , we have to make as much progress as we can.
” ~Prince Charles , Prince of Wales You can decide for yourself if this is a future you wish to see manifest or not , but in lieu of coverage of how these major institutions continually manipulate human and economic events , here it is .
By @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be surprised if this video gets removed from YouTube , so please send us a note if you notice it to be gone .
Isaac Davis is a staff writer for WakingTimes.com .
He is an outspoken advocate of liberty and of a voluntary society .
He is an avid reader of history and passionate about becoming self-sufficient to break free of the control matrix .
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This article ( WATCH : World ’ s Elite Discuss The Davos Plan to Capitalize on Coronavirus to Roll Out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ published by and is published here under a license with attribution to Isaac Davis and .
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By Isaac Davis | Waking Times
People around the globe are waking up the realization that we will never be going back to what we used to think of as normal. Now that businesses have been closed and lives upended for almost six months, the major international banking and aid organizations are revealing their hand, and they are openly telling us what their version of the new normal will look like.
Although you don’t see much coverage of it in mainstream news, the annual World Economic Forum held in Davos, Switzerland brings the world’s richest and most influential people together to discuss how to influence global events in favor of elitist agendas.
“” Well they’re all there. All the movers and shakers of the world are in Davos are one time or another. Even Prince Charles, the insufferable Prince of Wales, got into the act in Davos in January.” ~Michael Matt, The Remnant
According to Business Insider, Davos is…
“…the invitation-only conference that brings billionaires together with business and political leaders at a Swiss resort. Each year, business leaders and heads of state give lectures and speak on panels about topics ranging from gender equality and venture capital to mental health and climate change. The real magic happens behind closed doors, however: The rich and powerful use the event as a chance to network and hash out their differences out of the public eye.” [Source]
The 2020 global Covid-19 pandemic presents the perfect opportunity to force many of the policies discussed at this forum onto the world’s public. The majority of nations on the planet are under the influence of the organizations and interests present at Davos, and the Davos agenda of bringing about a global ‘Great Reset‘ is no secret in any way.
Michael Matt of The Remnant covers this in a thorough collection of video clips of speeches delivered by these influential players, offering plenty of direct quotes on how these people believe the Covid-19 crisis can best benefit their international agenda.
Of course, the Davos agenda includes partnerships with the world’s most influential super-national organizations, like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project. The agenda includes strict economic and travel controls, control over land, cashless world currencies, mandatory vaccinations, and so much more. Hear it for yourself from the horse’s mouth:
“COVID-19 lockdowns may be gradually easing, but anxiety about the world’s social and economic prospects is only intensifying. There is good reason to worry: a sharp economic downturn has already begun, and we could be facing the worst depression since the 1930s. But, while this outcome is likely, it is not unavoidable. To achieve a better outcome, the world must act jointly and swiftly to revamp all aspects of our societies and economies, from education to social contracts and working conditions. Every country, from the United States to China, must participate, and every industry, from oil and gas to tech, must be transformed.” ~Klaus Schwab, Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum
Prince Charles attended in early 2020:
“Unless we take the action necessary, and we build again in a greener, more sustainable, more inclusive way, then we will end up having more and more pandemics, and more and more disasters from ever, ever accelerating global warming and climate change. So, this is the one moment, as we’ve all been saying, we have to make as much progress as we can.” ~Prince Charles, Prince of Wales
Here’s German Chancellor Merkel:
“This transformation essentially means that the whole way that we do business, that we live, that we have grown accustomed to in the industrial age, will have to be changed, we will have to leave that behind us in the next thirty years to go.” ~Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany, speaking at the 2020 World Economic Forum
You can decide for yourself if this is a future you wish to see manifest or not, but in lieu of coverage of how these major institutions continually manipulate human and economic events, here it is.
By the way, we wouldn’t be surprised if this video gets removed from YouTube, so please send us a note if you notice it to be gone.
About the Author
Isaac Davis is a staff writer for WakingTimes.com. He is an outspoken advocate of liberty and of a voluntary society. He is an avid reader of history and passionate about becoming self-sufficient to break free of the control matrix. Follow him on Facebook, here.
This article (WATCH: World’s Elite Discuss The Davos Plan to Capitalize on Coronavirus to Roll Out the NWO) was originally created and published by Waking Times and is published here under a Creative Commons license with attribution to Isaac Davis and WakingTimes.com. It may be re-posted freely with proper attribution, author bio, and this copyright statement.


consciouslifenews--2020-08-12--WATCH: Give Yourself Permission To Be Creative | Ethan Hawke TED Talk


consciouslifenews--2020-08-12--Dr. Mercola Introduces His New Stop COVID Cold Website

Vitamin D , magnesium and vitamin B12 may present a unique three-pronged approach for tackling COVID-19 by modulating the hyper-inflammation often seen in the disease Significant benefits were seen among the DMB group , with only 17.6 % requiring initiation of oxygen therapy during their hospitalization , compared to 61.5 % of those in the control group Seventeen of the patients received oral vitamin D3 ( 1,000 IU ) , magnesium ( 150 milligrams ( mg ) ) and vitamin B12 ( 500 mcg ) — together known as DMB — upon admission for a median of five days while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ served as the control group Researchers with the Singapore General Hospital and Duke-NUS Medical School set out to determine if a combination of vitamin D , magnesium and vitamin B12 would improve outcomes among COVID-19 patients aged 50 and older StopCOVIDCold is now LIVE and ready for you to find out your COVID-19 risk and help spread the word about vitamin D You know I have been passionate about how useful optimal levels of vitamin D can be in lowering your COVID-19 risk .
For the last few months , I have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need your help on .
The new site is StopCOVIDCold and you can reach it by clicking the button below .
New Campaign to Spread the Word About Vitamin D Once you are on the site , there is a quiz you can take that will help you determine your risk for getting COVID-19 by answering a few questions that will only take you a few minutes .
There is also an opportunity to upload a Facebook frame to your Facebook profile picture to help spread the word .
The media has failed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to improve their immune system and has instead relied on the false hope of drugs , vaccines , social distancing , and masks , all of which do nothing to improve your immune system .
We need your help in sharing this information with the elderly , and Blacks , who are most at risk of vitamin D deficiency .
The goal is to get this information out to tens , if not hundreds of millions of people .
I simply can ’ t do it without your help .
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Vitamin D , in particular , has emerged as an essential nutrient in the fight against COVID-19 .
In a letter to the editor published by Clinical Endocrinology , Dr. Grigorios Panagiotou , a clinical fellow in endocrinology and diabetes at the U.K. ’ s Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals , found that COVID-19 patients admitted to intensive treatment units ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vitamin D deficient than those who were managed in medical wards .
Specifically , “ only 19 % of the ITU COVID-19 patients had 25 ( OH ) D ( vitamin D ) levels greater than 50 nmol/L ( 20 ng/mL ) versus 39.1 % of non-ITU patients.
” 1 “ Vitamin D receptors are highly expressed in B- and T-lymphocytes , suggesting a role in modulating innate and adaptive immune responses , ” Panagiotou said in a news release .
“ [ Vitamin D ] levels reach their nadir at the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ associated with increased risk of acute respiratory tract infections during winter [ and are ] mitigated by vitamin D supplementation.
” 2 While this study did not find an association between vitamin D and COVID-19 fatality , it could be due to the small sample size and quick diagnosis and treatment of vitamin D deficiency.3 In fact , other research has linked vitamin D to increased death rates .
Researchers in Indonesia , who looked at data from 780 COVID-19 patients , found those with a vitamin D level between 21 ng/mL ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 72.5 nmol/L ) had a 12.55 times higher risk of death than those with a level above 30 ng/mL.4 Having a level below 20 ng/mL was associated with 19.12 times higher risk of death .
Even the French National Academy of Medicine released a press release in May 2020 detailing the importance of vitamin D for COVID-19.5 For COVID-19 patients over 60 , they recommend vitamin D testing and if deficiency is found , a bolus dose of 50,000 to 100,000 IU .
For anyone under the age of 60 who receives a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 800 IUs to 1,000 IUs of vitamin D per day .
A vitamin D review paper published in the journal Nutrients in April 2020 recommends higher amounts , stating:6 The best way to know how much vitamin D you need is to have your levels tested .
Data from GrassrootsHealth 's D*Action studies suggest the optimal level for health and disease prevention is between 60 ng/mL and 80 ng/mL , while the cutoff for sufficiency appears to be around 40 ng/mL .
In Europe , the measurements you 're looking for are 150 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I recently published a comprehensive vitamin D report in which I detail vitamin D 's mechanisms of action and how to ensure optimal levels .
I recommend downloading and sharing that report with everyone you know , as the time to optimize your vitamin D level is now — before the fall and winter .
As with many viral infections , COVID-19 appears to have a nutritional component , by which you may lower your risk of severe outcomes by using vitamins and minerals therapeutically .
Considering that current COVID-19 treatments are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ standard ” therapies like mechanical ventilation appear to be backfiring,7 the use of natural solutions have caught the eye of numerous researchers .
Among them are researchers with the Singapore General Hospital and Duke-NUS Medical School , who set out to determine if a combination of vitamin D , magnesium , and vitamin B12 would improve outcomes among COVID-19 patients aged 50 and older .
Their basis was to attack the inflammatory component of the infection , noting:8 The cohort study involved 43 COVID-19 patents who were admitted to the Singapore General @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and April 15 , 2020 .
Seventeen of the patients received oral vitamin D3 ( 1,000 IU ) , magnesium ( 150 milligrams ( mg ) ) and vitamin B12 ( 500 mcg ) — together known as DMB — upon admission for a median of five days while 26 patients who did not receive DMB served as the control group.9 Significant benefits were seen among the DMB group , with only 17.6 % requiring initiation of oxygen therapy during their hospitalization , compared to 61.5 % of those in the control group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with an increased risk of needing intensive care , and the DMB group also benefited in this area .
Among those in the DMB group who required supplemental oxygen ( three out of the 17 patients ) , two required ICU admission while one did not .
Among the control group , all of those who needed supplemental oxygen required further ICU support .
Nine of the DMB patients were given the combination within the first week of the onset of symptoms , and only one among them required oxygen therapy .
Overall @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deteriorated , two of whom deteriorated within 24 hours and may not have had enough time for the combo to work .
The third case was started on DMB after seven days from onset of symptoms , and the researchers believe starting earlier in the course of the infection may be important.10 Further , DMB was protective even after accounting for other risk factors , including age and high blood pressure:11 The researchers noted that many current therapeutics are focused on viral elimination instead of modulating the hyper-inflammation often seen in the disease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ response has been suggested as a factor in disease severing , making immunomodulation “ an attractive potential treatment strategy.
” 12 For example , cytokines are a group of proteins that your body uses to control inflammation .
If you have an infection , your body will release cytokines to help combat inflammation , but sometimes it releases more than it should .
If the cytokine release spirals out of control , the resulting “ cytokine storm ” becomes dangerous and is closely tied to sepsis , which may be an important contributor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 is , therefore , a multi-organ phenomenon and it is becoming evident that appropriate systemic inflammatory control is necessary for overall survival benefit , ” the researchers explained , writing how vitamin D , magnesium and vitamin B12 present a unique three-pronged approach for tackling COVID-19:14 No side effects or adverse events occurred after DMB administration , which also provides an inexpensive , readily available solution that could be easily administered in doctor ’ s offices at the first onset of symptoms or even taken prophylactically among high-risk populations during outbreaks .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ viral infections:15 Magnesium , which is required for the conversion of vitamin D into its active form , is important to ensure you ’ re properly utilizing the vitamin D you ’ re taking .
Research by GrassrootsHealth , based on data from nearly 3,000 individuals , reveals you need 244 % more oral vitamin D if you ’ re not also taking magnesium and vitamin K2 , which also works synergistically with vitamin D and helps prevent complications associated with excessive calcification in your arteries.16 What this means in practical terms is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in combination , you need far less oral vitamin D in order to achieve a healthy vitamin D level .
This is also part of the success of the featured study ’ s DMB combination , which combines vitamin D with magnesium .
Importantly , a study published in October 2019 in the online issue of Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice also linked to low magnesium levels with both diabetes and high blood pressure , both of which are risk factors for severe COVID-19 outcomes.17 Dark green leafy vegetables are a good source @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is an excellent way to boost your intake , although supplementation may also be necessary for some people .
If your magnesium intake from food is lacking , it would certainly be wise to supplement , either orally or topically .
For oral supplementation , my personal preference is magnesium threonate , as it appears to be the most efficient at penetrating cell membranes , including your mitochondria and blood-brain barrier .
As a general rule , I recommend starting out on a dose of 200 mg of oral magnesium citrate per day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ develop slightly loose stools .
To use this method , you need to use magnesium citrate , as it 's known for having a laxative effect .
Once you know your cutoff , you can switch to other forms if you like .
These include : • Magnesium glycinate , a powder with low solubility .
Glycine is an important amino acid and a precursor for glutathione .
• Ionic magnesium found in molecular hydrogen tablets .
Each water-soluble tablet has about 80 mg of highly bioavailable unbound magnesium ions , which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowance .
• Magnesium threonate is another excellent choice as it seems it can efficiently penetrate the blood-brain barrier .
• Magnesium malate , which dissolves very well in water .
Malate is an intermediary in the Krebs cycle , so it likely contributes to ATP production .
As for vitamin B12 , the third component of DMB , increasing B12-rich foods , such as grass-fed beef liver , wild rainbow trout , and wild sockeye salmon , in your diet can help , but for more serious deficiency you may need weekly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ B12 supplements .
It ’ s encouraging , however , that simple and readily available nutrients such as these are showing such significant promise against COVID-19 , and highlights the importance of optimizing your nutrient intake year-round to stay healthy and help ward off infectious disease .

By Dr. Joseph Mercola | mercola.com
Vitamin D, magnesium and vitamin B12 may present a unique three-pronged approach for tackling COVID-19 by modulating the hyper-inflammation often seen in the disease
Significant benefits were seen among the DMB group, with only 17.6% requiring initiation of oxygen therapy during their hospitalization, compared to 61.5% of those in the control group
Seventeen of the patients received oral vitamin D3 (1,000 IU), magnesium (150 milligrams (mg)) and vitamin B12 (500 mcg) — together known as DMB — upon admission for a median of five days while 26 patients who did not receive DMB served as the control group
Researchers with the Singapore General Hospital and Duke-NUS Medical School set out to determine if a combination of vitamin D, magnesium and vitamin B12 would improve outcomes among COVID-19 patients aged 50 and older
StopCOVIDCold is now LIVE and ready for you to find out your COVID-19 risk and help spread the word about vitamin D
You know I have been passionate about how useful optimal levels of vitamin D can be in lowering your COVID-19 risk. For the last few months, I have been working on a campaign that I really need your help on. The new site is StopCOVIDCold and you can reach it by clicking the button below.
New Campaign to Spread the Word About Vitamin D
Once you are on the site, there is a quiz you can take that will help you determine your risk for getting COVID-19 by answering a few questions that will only take you a few minutes. There is also an opportunity to upload a Facebook frame to your Facebook profile picture to help spread the word.
The media has failed miserably in educating the public on how to improve their immune system and has instead relied on the false hope of drugs, vaccines, social distancing, and masks, all of which do nothing to improve your immune system.
We need your help in sharing this information with the elderly, and Blacks, who are most at risk of vitamin D deficiency.
The goal is to get this information out to tens, if not hundreds of millions of people. I simply can’t do it without your help. We plan on launching this information to 50-100 sites and I am giving readers of this site the first opportunity to participate in this process. I would deeply appreciate it if you could provide your feedback in the comment section below.
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to More Severe COVID-19
Vitamin D, in particular, has emerged as an essential nutrient in the fight against COVID-19. In a letter to the editor published by Clinical Endocrinology, Dr. Grigorios Panagiotou, a clinical fellow in endocrinology and diabetes at the U.K.’s Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals, found that COVID-19 patients admitted to intensive treatment units (ITUs) were more likely to be vitamin D deficient than those who were managed in medical wards.
Specifically, “only 19% of the ITU COVID-19 patients had 25(OH)D (vitamin D) levels greater than 50 nmol/L (20 ng/mL) versus 39.1% of non-ITU patients.”1
“Vitamin D receptors are highly expressed in B- and T-lymphocytes, suggesting a role in modulating innate and adaptive immune responses,” Panagiotou said in a news release. “[Vitamin D] levels reach their nadir at the end of winter, and low levels are associated with increased risk of acute respiratory tract infections during winter [and are] mitigated by vitamin D supplementation.”2
While this study did not find an association between vitamin D and COVID-19 fatality, it could be due to the small sample size and quick diagnosis and treatment of vitamin D deficiency.3 In fact, other research has linked vitamin D to increased death rates.
Researchers in Indonesia, who looked at data from 780 COVID-19 patients, found those with a vitamin D level between 21 ng/mL (52.5 nmol/L) and 29 ng/mL (72.5 nmol/L) had a 12.55 times higher risk of death than those with a level above 30 ng/mL.4 Having a level below 20 ng/mL was associated with 19.12 times higher risk of death.
Even the French National Academy of Medicine released a press release in May 2020 detailing the importance of vitamin D for COVID-19.5 For COVID-19 patients over 60, they recommend vitamin D testing and if deficiency is found, a bolus dose of 50,000 to 100,000 IU. For anyone under the age of 60 who receives a positive COVID-19 test, they advise taking 800 IUs to 1,000 IUs of vitamin D per day.
A vitamin D review paper published in the journal Nutrients in April 2020 recommends higher amounts, stating:6
“To reduce the risk of infection, it is recommended that people at risk of influenza and/or COVID-19 consider taking 10,000 IU/d of vitamin D 3 for a few weeks to rapidly raise 25(OH)D concentrations, followed by 5000 IU/d.
The goal should be to raise 25(OH)D concentrations above 40–60 ng/mL (100–150 nmol/L). For treatment of people who become infected with COVID-19, higher vitamin D 3 doses might be useful.”
The best way to know how much vitamin D you need is to have your levels tested. Data from GrassrootsHealth's D*Action studies suggest the optimal level for health and disease prevention is between 60 ng/mL and 80 ng/mL, while the cutoff for sufficiency appears to be around 40 ng/mL. In Europe, the measurements you're looking for are 150 to 200 nmol/L and 100 nmol/L respectively.
I recently published a comprehensive vitamin D report in which I detail vitamin D's mechanisms of action and how to ensure optimal levels. I recommend downloading and sharing that report with everyone you know, as the time to optimize your vitamin D level is now — before the fall and winter.
Additional Nutrient Strategies to Combat COVID-19
As with many viral infections, COVID-19 appears to have a nutritional component, by which you may lower your risk of severe outcomes by using vitamins and minerals therapeutically. Considering that current COVID-19 treatments are few and far between, and even “standard” therapies like mechanical ventilation appear to be backfiring,7 the use of natural solutions have caught the eye of numerous researchers.
Among them are researchers with the Singapore General Hospital and Duke-NUS Medical School, who set out to determine if a combination of vitamin D, magnesium, and vitamin B12 would improve outcomes among COVID-19 patients aged 50 and older. Their basis was to attack the inflammatory component of the infection, noting:8
“A broad theme of immune hyper-inflammation has emerged as a key determinant of patient outcome with uncontrolled immune response postulated as a pathophysiologic factor in disease severity. Intuitively, immunomodulation becomes an attractive potential treatment strategy.”
Vitamin D, Magnesium, B12 Combo Improves COVID Outcomes
The cohort study involved 43 COVID-19 patents who were admitted to the Singapore General Hospital between January 15, 2020, and April 15, 2020. Seventeen of the patients received oral vitamin D3 (1,000 IU), magnesium (150 milligrams (mg)) and vitamin B12 (500 mcg) — together known as DMB — upon admission for a median of five days while 26 patients who did not receive DMB served as the control group.9
Significant benefits were seen among the DMB group, with only 17.6% requiring initiation of oxygen therapy during their hospitalization, compared to 61.5% of those in the control group. The requirement for oxygen is associated with an increased risk of needing intensive care, and the DMB group also benefited in this area.
Among those in the DMB group who required supplemental oxygen (three out of the 17 patients), two required ICU admission while one did not. Among the control group, all of those who needed supplemental oxygen required further ICU support. Nine of the DMB patients were given the combination within the first week of the onset of symptoms, and only one among them required oxygen therapy.
Overall, only three of the DMB patients deteriorated, two of whom deteriorated within 24 hours and may not have had enough time for the combo to work. The third case was started on DMB after seven days from onset of symptoms, and the researchers believe starting earlier in the course of the infection may be important.10
Further, DMB was protective even after accounting for other risk factors, including age and high blood pressure:11
“On univariate analysis, increasing age and hypertension demonstrated significantly higher odds ratio for oxygen therapy, while exposure to DMB therapy was associated with a significantly improved odds ratio. Multivariate analysis showed that DMB remained a significant protective factor against clinical deterioration after adjusting for age or hypertension separately.”
Combo Targets the Inflammatory Response
The researchers noted that many current therapeutics are focused on viral elimination instead of modulating the hyper-inflammation often seen in the disease. In fact, the uncontrolled immune response has been suggested as a factor in disease severing, making immunomodulation “an attractive potential treatment strategy.”12
For example, cytokines are a group of proteins that your body uses to control inflammation. If you have an infection, your body will release cytokines to help combat inflammation, but sometimes it releases more than it should.
If the cytokine release spirals out of control, the resulting “cytokine storm” becomes dangerous and is closely tied to sepsis, which may be an important contributor to the death of COVID-19 patients.13
“COVID-19 is, therefore, a multi-organ phenomenon and it is becoming evident that appropriate systemic inflammatory control is necessary for overall survival benefit,” the researchers explained, writing how vitamin D, magnesium and vitamin B12 present a unique three-pronged approach for tackling COVID-19:14
“Vitamin D, through its effect on NFkB and other pathways, can attenuate various proinflammatory cytokine mediating the uncontrolled cytokine storm seen in severe COVID-19 with deficiency associated with severe COVID-19.
Magnesium is critical in the synthesis and activation of vitamin D, acting as a cofactor in many of the enzymes involved in vitamin D metabolism. Vitamin B12 is essential in supporting a healthy gut microbiome which has an important role in the development and function of both innate and adaptive immune systems.
This could be pivotal in preventing excessive immune reaction especially in COVID-19 patients with microbiota dysbiosis which were associated with severe disease.”
No side effects or adverse events occurred after DMB administration, which also provides an inexpensive, readily available solution that could be easily administered in doctor’s offices at the first onset of symptoms or even taken prophylactically among high-risk populations during outbreaks. There may even be benefit against other viral infections:15
“As all agents in this combination are readily available, safe and inexpensive, DMB can benefit a large swath of the world population especially in economically-challenged countries with limited or late access to vaccines and other therapies. DMB may also exhibit a generic efficacy against other viral infections with similar pathological mechanism.”
Magnesium Works in Concert With Vitamin D
Magnesium, which is required for the conversion of vitamin D into its active form, is important to ensure you’re properly utilizing the vitamin D you’re taking.
Research by GrassrootsHealth, based on data from nearly 3,000 individuals, reveals you need 244% more oral vitamin D if you’re not also taking magnesium and vitamin K2, which also works synergistically with vitamin D and helps prevent complications associated with excessive calcification in your arteries.16
What this means in practical terms is that if you take all three supplements in combination, you need far less oral vitamin D in order to achieve a healthy vitamin D level. This is also part of the success of the featured study’s DMB combination, which combines vitamin D with magnesium.
Importantly, a study published in October 2019 in the online issue of Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice also linked to low magnesium levels with both diabetes and high blood pressure, both of which are risk factors for severe COVID-19 outcomes.17
Dark green leafy vegetables are a good source of magnesium, and juicing your greens is an excellent way to boost your intake, although supplementation may also be necessary for some people.
If your magnesium intake from food is lacking, it would certainly be wise to supplement, either orally or topically. For oral supplementation, my personal preference is magnesium threonate, as it appears to be the most efficient at penetrating cell membranes, including your mitochondria and blood-brain barrier.
As a general rule, I recommend starting out on a dose of 200 mg of oral magnesium citrate per day, gradually increasing your dose until you develop slightly loose stools. To use this method, you need to use magnesium citrate, as it's known for having a laxative effect. Once you know your cutoff, you can switch to other forms if you like. These include:
Magnesium glycinate , a powder with low solubility. Glycine is an important amino acid and a precursor for glutathione.
, a powder with low solubility. Glycine is an important amino acid and a precursor for glutathione. Ionic magnesium found in molecular hydrogen tablets. Each water-soluble tablet has about 80 mg of highly bioavailable unbound magnesium ions, which is about 20% of the recommended daily allowance.
found in molecular hydrogen tablets. Each water-soluble tablet has about 80 mg of highly bioavailable unbound magnesium ions, which is about 20% of the recommended daily allowance. Magnesium threonate is another excellent choice as it seems it can efficiently penetrate the blood-brain barrier.
is another excellent choice as it seems it can efficiently penetrate the blood-brain barrier. Magnesium malate , which dissolves very well in water. Malate is an intermediary in the Krebs cycle, so it likely contributes to ATP production.
, which dissolves very well in water. Malate is an intermediary in the Krebs cycle, so it likely contributes to ATP production. Magnesium bisglycinate, which has high bioavailability.
As for vitamin B12, the third component of DMB, increasing B12-rich foods, such as grass-fed beef liver, wild rainbow trout, and wild sockeye salmon, in your diet can help, but for more serious deficiency you may need weekly shots of vitamin B12 or daily high-dose B12 supplements.
It’s encouraging, however, that simple and readily available nutrients such as these are showing such significant promise against COVID-19, and highlights the importance of optimizing your nutrient intake year-round to stay healthy and help ward off infectious disease.


consciouslifenews--2020-08-12--Nurse Call Systems: The New Frontier in Patient Care

In the mid-1800s , when the Crimean War was raging between Russia and an alliance of European power led by Britain , a young nurse by the name of Florence Nightingale devised a novel system for patients to summon nurses .
Her idea was simple – she would place a handheld bell by the patients ’ bedside , which they could use to ring nurses as and when required .
She drew inspiration from the practice followed in wealthy households , where the inhabitants would call their servants whenever needed .
This simple idea took root and laid the foundations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , breakthroughs in healthcare heralded by information & communication technologies in the past few decades have revolutionized the global health sector .
While nurse call tools in the past involved rudimentary bells , in the age of technology these tools have transformed into devices and software that allow patients to easily to summon nurses in all kinds of healthcare facilities .
With healthcare delivery becoming more complex and hospital admissions escalating worldwide , efficient patient care have become the focus area .
To ensure timely response to patient needs , health facilities are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thus giving rise to a booming market .
A recent report by Fortune Business Insights™ states that the global nurse call systems market size is projected to reach USD 2.79 billion by 2026 , growing at a CAGR of 11.5 % .
Thus , given the steadily rising demand for advanced healthcare technologies , it is not surprising that several companies are strategizing to capture this highly lucrative market .
Hillrom , the US-based medical device company , entered into a partnership with Aiva in July 2020 to provide Voalte® Mobile solution , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to both patients and caregivers .
Allowing hands-free communication in healthcare facilities , the Voalte system is now the only comprehensive mobile solution for unhindered clinical communication that includes nurse call , alarm & alert management , waveform digitization , and medical device integration .
For Aiva , this partnership presents an exciting opportunity to expand their network as hospitals are actively integrating Aiva ’ s advanced voice-recognition software with Hillrom ’ s platform .
Once authorized by the patient , Aiva utilizes smart assistants such as Amazon Alexa to enable patients to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ combination also facilitates voice communication between patients and nurses , allowing patients to speak directly to the nurses through the device .
At the 2020 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition , Rauland , the American health technology specialist , displayed exciting new additions to its signature Responder® Enterprise solution along with a new clinical mobile app and innovative accessory product offerings .
The system has been designed to provide clinicians with intelligent nurse call solutions that can enhance operational efficiency and optimize workflow process in health facilities .
The idea behind Responder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exchange of patient information between health workers and delivery of superior patient care through data-driven decisions .
Furthermore , the company also unveiled a real-time wearable device called Rauland EveryWear™ that can track patient location and enable health workers to provide timely service .
In February 2020 , Australia-based Azure Healthcare Limited announced that it has extended its partnership with a major US hospital and healthcare leader by entering into a 3-year Purchase and Management Agreement with this entity .
The agreement was completed by Azure ’ s US subsidiary , Austco Marketing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Azure ’ s flagship IP nurse call system as well as its Tacera Pulse Software platform .
Tacera will enable the end-user to keep track of nurse call alerts , measure performance outcomes , and collect alarm and response data efficiently .
Currently , Azure supplies Tacera to more than 4,500 healthcare facilities across 60 countries .
The Centrality of Nursing Expertise amid the COVID-19 Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the fore the central role played by nurses in providing optimum care to patients , especially in times of health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who are at the greatest risk of contracting diseases and infections spread by patients .
Acknowledging this , the World Health Organization declared 2020 as the “ Year of the Nurse and Midwife ” , celebrating Florence Nightingale ’ s 200th birthday .
Equipping these real-life heroes with modern technologies has always been essential and never before has the need for these innovations been felt more than now , when the coronavirus is ravaging the human race .
Overflowing hospitals with sudden spike in COVID patients have overwhelmed healthcare systems around the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ call solutions to empower frontline health workers to ensure care delivery to all those afflicted by the infection .
In Spain , for example , Semtech , Acility , Redexia , and Everynet provided hospitals in Barcelona with Internet of Things ( IoT ) devices having geo-located nurse call buttons for free .
The adoption of nurse call systems is , therefore , likely to surge as long as the coronavirus pandemic lasts .
Progress through Innovation : Is This the Way Forward for Healthcare ?
Disruptive technologies have always revolutionized economies and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such disruptions .
In fact , healthcare IT is emerging as one of the most promising domains , complemented by the advancements in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning .
Nurse call systems driven by smart tools are the vehicle which will help the healthcare sector reach and breach new milestones in the foreseeable future .
The only factor inhibiting their widespread adoption is their unaffordability in underdeveloped countries , where health expenditure is low and economic development is negligible .
The next challenge for companies , therefore , is to penetrate these markets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is most needed .
Shantanu Ayachit is an avid reader and writer on diverse industries and has wide experience in developing quality content on various domains .
He is passionately involved in writing articles , press releases , and blogs on a plethora of topics .
Highly motivated , he enjoys putting ideas and thoughts into words to enable the reader to experience a seamless perusal .

Nurse Call Systems: Redefining Healthcare Using Modern Technologies
In the mid-1800s, when the Crimean War was raging between Russia and an alliance of European power led by Britain, a young nurse by the name of Florence Nightingale devised a novel system for patients to summon nurses. Her idea was simple – she would place a handheld bell by the patients’ bedside, which they could use to ring nurses as and when required. She drew inspiration from the practice followed in wealthy households, where the inhabitants would call their servants whenever needed. This simple idea took root and laid the foundations for modern nurse call systems.
Today, breakthroughs in healthcare heralded by information & communication technologies in the past few decades have revolutionized the global health sector. While nurse call tools in the past involved rudimentary bells, in the age of technology these tools have transformed into devices and software that allow patients to easily to summon nurses in all kinds of healthcare facilities. With healthcare delivery becoming more complex and hospital admissions escalating worldwide, efficient patient care have become the focus area. To ensure timely response to patient needs, health facilities are increasingly demanding innovative nurse call systems, thus giving rise to a booming market. A recent report by Fortune Business Insights™ states that the global nurse call systems market size is projected to reach USD 2.79 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 11.5%. Thus, given the steadily rising demand for advanced healthcare technologies, it is not surprising that several companies are strategizing to capture this highly lucrative market.
Hillrom Collaborates with Aiva to Optimize Clinical Workflows
Hillrom, the US-based medical device company, entered into a partnership with Aiva in July 2020 to provide Voalte® Mobile solution, Hillrom’s in-room voice assistant, to both patients and caregivers. Allowing hands-free communication in healthcare facilities, the Voalte system is now the only comprehensive mobile solution for unhindered clinical communication that includes nurse call, alarm & alert management, waveform digitization, and medical device integration. For Aiva, this partnership presents an exciting opportunity to expand their network as hospitals are actively integrating Aiva’s advanced voice-recognition software with Hillrom’s platform. Once authorized by the patient, Aiva utilizes smart assistants such as Amazon Alexa to enable patients to summon caregivers. Additionally, the Aiva-Hillrom combination also facilitates voice communication between patients and nurses, allowing patients to speak directly to the nurses through the device.
Rauland Showcases Next-Gen Clinical Workflow Solution at HIMSS 2020
At the 2020 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition, Rauland, the American health technology specialist, displayed exciting new additions to its signature Responder® Enterprise solution along with a new clinical mobile app and innovative accessory product offerings. The system has been designed to provide clinicians with intelligent nurse call solutions that can enhance operational efficiency and optimize workflow process in health facilities. The idea behind Responder Enterprise is to ensure uninterrupted and reliable exchange of patient information between health workers and delivery of superior patient care through data-driven decisions. Furthermore, the company also unveiled a real-time wearable device called Rauland EveryWear™ that can track patient location and enable health workers to provide timely service.
Azure Healthcare Expands Partnership with a Top US Healthcare Company
In February 2020, Australia-based Azure Healthcare Limited announced that it has extended its partnership with a major US hospital and healthcare leader by entering into a 3-year Purchase and Management Agreement with this entity. The agreement was completed by Azure’s US subsidiary, Austco Marketing and Services and will involve the supply of Azure’s flagship IP nurse call system as well as its Tacera Pulse Software platform. Tacera will enable the end-user to keep track of nurse call alerts, measure performance outcomes, and collect alarm and response data efficiently. Currently, Azure supplies Tacera to more than 4,500 healthcare facilities across 60 countries.
The Centrality of Nursing Expertise amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the fore the central role played by nurses in providing optimum care to patients, especially in times of health emergencies. Nurses are the frontline fighters who are at the greatest risk of contracting diseases and infections spread by patients. Acknowledging this, the World Health Organization declared 2020 as the “Year of the Nurse and Midwife”, celebrating Florence Nightingale’s 200th birthday. Equipping these real-life heroes with modern technologies has always been essential and never before has the need for these innovations been felt more than now, when the coronavirus is ravaging the human race. Overflowing hospitals with sudden spike in COVID patients have overwhelmed healthcare systems around the world, necessitating the deployment of efficient nurse call solutions to empower frontline health workers to ensure care delivery to all those afflicted by the infection. In Spain, for example, Semtech, Acility, Redexia, and Everynet provided hospitals in Barcelona with Internet of Things (IoT) devices having geo-located nurse call buttons for free. The adoption of nurse call systems is, therefore, likely to surge as long as the coronavirus pandemic lasts.
Progress through Innovation: Is This the Way Forward for Healthcare?
Disruptive technologies have always revolutionized economies and the healthcare industry is no stranger to such disruptions. In fact, healthcare IT is emerging as one of the most promising domains, complemented by the advancements in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Nurse call systems driven by smart tools are the vehicle which will help the healthcare sector reach and breach new milestones in the foreseeable future. The only factor inhibiting their widespread adoption is their unaffordability in underdeveloped countries, where health expenditure is low and economic development is negligible. The next challenge for companies, therefore, is to penetrate these markets and enhance patient care in places where it is most needed.
About the Author
Name: Shantanu Ayachit
Shantanu Ayachit is an avid reader and writer on diverse industries and has wide experience in developing quality content on various domains. He is passionately involved in writing articles, press releases, and blogs on a plethora of topics. Highly motivated, he enjoys putting ideas and thoughts into words to enable the reader to experience a seamless perusal.