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The USU-HJF Military Medicine Symposium will gather prominent civilian and military researchers and clinicians from across the United States to discuss current research and identify opportunities to collaborate and share information that could speed treatments to wounded warriors. The symposium also will bring together a broad spectrum of participants from military health leadership, federal agencies and private research institutions to philanthropists and charitable foundations, representatives of industry, and policymakers.

Co-hosted by the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) and the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF), the symposium will be held Sept. 23 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. Organized through HJF’s Center for Public-Private Partnerships, the symposium encourages military-civilian collaboration as a means of expanding resources for the military medical system and of spurring advances in medical technology to benefit wounded, ill and injured servicemembers.

The 2010 symposium will be made up of three expert-discussion panels on regenerative medicine, suicide prevention and resilience, and civilian-military collaborations. The final panel will be comprised of a variety of prominent leaders in military medicine.

Regenerative Medicine

Opening speaker Army Colonel Robert Hale, D.D.S., chief of oral and maxillofacial surgery at San Antonio Military Medical Center, will address the potential role regenerative medicine could play in treating wounded warriors with disabling cranial, jaw and facial injuries. Commissioned in the U.S. Army Reserves in 1977, Hale was called to active duty in 2003, serving tours in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Following Hale’s presentation, a panel on regenerative medicine will feature experts from the Armed Forces Institute of Regenerative Medicine, USU’s Center for Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine, U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research and Kennedy Krieger Institute.

Suicide Prevention and Resilience

Army Lieutenant Colonel (P) Rebecca Porter will provide an overview of servicemember behavioral health care and treatment. Porter, recently appointed as director of behavioral health proponency in the Office of the U.S. Army Surgeon General, has experience with the Army’s family programs policy and currently focuses on behavioral health policy.

The panel on suicide prevention and resilience will facilitate discussion among U.S. researchers and clinicians from the Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center at Ft. Detrick, Md.; Restoration and Resilience Center at Fort Bliss, Texas; Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C.; Department of Veterans Affairs; and the Red Sox Foundation.

Opportunities for Civilian-Military Collaboration

Lieutenant General Charles Green, M.D., and Vice Admiral Adam Robinson, M.D., surgeons general of the Air Force and Navy, respectively, and Major General Patricia Horoho, deputy surgeon general of the Army, along with an official from TRICARE Management Activity, and the medical officer of the U.S. Marine Corps and Joint Staff Surgeon, will address private-public partnerships as a means of bridging gaps in the military medical system.

Prior to assuming his current assignment, Green served as assistant surgeon general for health care operations and as deputy Air Force surgeon general. He also served as commander of three hospitals and Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio, and as command surgeon for three major commands.

Among his most recent assignments, Robinson served as acting deputy assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, clinical and program policy and deputy chief of Navy’s Bureau of Medicine and Surgery for support operations. In 2005, Robinson assumed duties as commander, Navy Medicine National Capital Area Region. He is the 36th surgeon general of the U.S. Navy.

Horoho served previously as commander, Western Regional Medical Command; commander, Madigan Army Medical Center; commander, Walter Reed Health Care System; and commander, DeWitt Health Care Network.

TriWest Heathcare Alliance, which administers the TRICARE program for servicemembers and their families in the 21-state West Region, will sponsor the symposium luncheon.

For more information on the symposium, click here.

Source:
JoAnn C. Sperber
Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

Zeolite, a powerful mineral compound, has the ability to draw out impurities, and neutralise free radical damage that age the skin. The healing properties of Zeolite have been recognised in Asian medicine for over 1,000 years for cleansing and detoxifying the skin. Zeolite acts as an antioxidant to neutralise free radical damage and inflammation which age the skin and it also helps to restore natural pH-value, balancing acid and irritated skin conditions.

Zeolite Solutions has combined zeolite with an array of nutrient- rich natural ingredients to make a range of creams that renew skin, making it supple, soft, radiant and nourished.

Activated zeolite is a natural and safe mineral product taken from volcanic rock, processed and ground into tiny particles in a patented micronisation procedure used in the production of the Zeolite Solutions. The micronisation process enables superior absorption of the specially selected natural ingredients, allowing them to reach the cutaneous tissue.

The many healing properties of Zeolite include:
It stimulates metabolism in the skin tissues;
It restores natural production of collagen;
It stimulates cell renewal;
It softens wrinkles;
It helps to regulate oxygen flow;
It mops up toxins such as heavy metals;
Its antioxidants combat free radicals that lead to premature ageing, increasing wellbeing and immunity.

It takes millions of years for the naturally occurring crystalline minerals to be formed when volcanic ash is submerged in the sea, or in freshwater lakes. Nancy Silverstein, founder of The Really Healthy Company, that sells Zeolite Solutions, describes Zeolite as the beauty mineral of the future.

Wrinkles and dry skin occur when collagen and elasticity of the skin break down, due to insufficient moisture in the skin. This is a direct result of a lack of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, essential fats and proteins. Zeolite Solutions face and body creams put back all these nutrients to make skin look and feel moist and rejuvenated.

According to medical herbalist, Nicola Bradbury, who practises on the Isle of Skye, I recommend and use Zeolite Solutions creams. I find the facial creams fade out lines and creases. They keep skin nice and supple, not dry from the winds on Skye, and they are easily absorbed, not sticky.

Zeolite Solutions Hydrating Body Lotion is easily absorbed all over, leaving skin radiant, soft, and smooth, without an oily residue. It is particularly effective on patches of dry skin, and contains:
Almond oil, rich in vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids which nourish and protect the skin and prevent wrinkles
Flaxseed, an abundant source of Omega 3s which are very anti-inflammatory
Seaweed, rich in minerals and vitamins, and with cleansing and detoxifying properties
Kudzu, a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
Rosemary, a potent antioxidant with natural regenerative properties
Ylang ylang, cleansing and antibacterial, and soothes problem skin.
Zeolite Solutions Hydrating Body Lotion costs 19.95 for a 200ml bottle.

Zeolite Solutions Rejuvenating Cream helps to regenerate skin damage and is designed for over 30 year olds. It can be applied around the eyes, on eyelids and on the neck and cleavage at night time. It contains a combination of ingredients as well as micronized zeolite:
Almond oil, rich in vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids, protecting and nourishing the skin.
Spirulina extract, supports natural collagen and elastin, the protein that provides elasticity in the skin and discourages wrinkles
Wild rose oil, a good source of essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, that help to regenerate and slow premature ageing of the skin.
Seaweed, cleansing and detoxifying and improves quality of skin.
Comfrey root, has powerful skin healing properties.
Zeolite Solutions Rejuvenating Cream costs 23.95 for a 20ml jar.

Zeolite Solutions Hydrating Day Cream contributes to healthy, moist and young looking skin while positively affecting its pH balance and protecting it from environmental influences. It is a perfect base for make up and can be applied around the eyes, on eyelids, face and neck. It contains micronised zeolite and:
Seaweed, improves skin quality and detoxifies and nourishes the skin
Marigold or calendula, soothes and softens skin
St Johns Wort, also known as Hypericum, heals inflamed and sore skin
Jasmine, which has a wide range of healing properties.
Zeolite Solutions Hydrating Day Cream costs 23.95 for 50ml.

All products in the Zeolite Solutions range contain no harsh preservatives, parabens, synthetic fragrances, or artificial colours and they are not tested on animals.

Zeolite Solutions products are available from The Really Healthy Company.

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Natural Empathy’s new Cream of the County lotion combines pure English-grown cold-pressed rape seed oil with a special blend of organic essential oils to moisturise and condition summer hands.

Natural Empathy is passionate about keeping it British formulating and manufacturing all their products as locally and sustainably as possible, with a sharp focus on provenance. Cream of the County is quintessentially English evoking memories of summer cricket afternoons, horse trials, tea and strawberries on the lawn and the rolling green of the English countryside.

Deeply moisturising, the lotion is perfect for soothing gardeners, horse lovers and all hard working hands. The William Morris themed packaging looks stunning on the bathroom or washroom shelf, giving any home that English country house feel.

This rich, rejuvenating lotion containing cold-pressed rape seed oil and aloe vera is enriched with organic essential oils jasmine, English lavender and chamomile, as well as bergamot, cabreuva, coriander, cedarwood, geranium, neroli, patchouli, myrrh, rose and galbanum, all chosen for their various restorative and calming properties.

The Natural Empathy ranges signature cold pressed extra virgin moisturising oil is grown exclusively in Northumberland. Britains answer to olive oil, rape seed oil is one of the most natural and healthy oils in existence – richer and more nutritive, easily absorbed and wonderfully softening.

This paraben free, cruelty free, synthetic free, natural beauty product is made lovingly in small batches and is suitable for even sensitive skin.

The Natural Empathy range is produced by the Stuckey family who live in Northumberland close to the Yellow Fields farm where the main and key ingredient, rape seed oil, is grown and pressed for the products. The ranges designs are inspired by British legend William Morris, who famously said Have nothing in your home that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.

The entire product range including skincare, haircare, bodycare, mens range and eco candles is available online.

The Cream of the County hand and lotion costs 15 for 200ml.

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Its no secret that cucumbers are an incredibly healthy addition to any balanced diet, clear out your intestines and best of all, taste deliciously refreshing. But, did you know that you dont have to eat cucumbers to get the best out of it, for your skin and body?

Extracting the seeds from the cucumber, drying and steaming them, creates a Cucumber Seed Oil that makes a brilliant additive to many skin and naturally curly hair care products.

But why are they so utterly good? Its because cucumbers are full of lots of nutritious goodies, of course. The yummy hidden treats in cucumbers include:
Vitamin C
Antioxidants
Anti-inflammatory properties
Potassium
Silica
Magnesium
Fluorine
Sodium
Chlorine

All mixed together, these natural properties work at reviving your natural beauty, in both your skin and your natural hair.

Any girl knows that putting cucumbers on your eyes is a brilliant way of reducing puffiness (bags) and dark circles around the eyes. This is due to the way that cucumber prevents water retention, is full of vital vitamin C and antioxidants that keep our skin silky smooth, whilst protecting it from conditions that mean our skin needs extra moisture; illnesses, sun burn, dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis.

Cucumber Seed Oil works even better against sun burn and redness, due to its anti-inflammatory properties, that works hard to soothe discomfort, caused by sun, where the skin desperately needs moisture. The anti-inflammatory properties also work well at reducing spots, pimples and blackheads from all areas of your skin.

Cucumbers are also a natural source of silica, which works at ensuring that our skin and complexion looks healthy, bright, glowing and rejuvenated, and repairing skin cells, whilst minimising the signs of age spots.

Silica is also a key to keeping naturally curly hair healthy, by strengthening and encouraging the growth of new hair. Whilst also restoring hairs elasticity, reducing the chances of hair breakage, caused by the usual extremes in life, such as stress, pollution and chlorinated water that can actually damage natural hair growth.

Cucumber Seed Oil also helps ensure elasticity, thanks to the huge amount of Phytosterols that strengthen the skins lipid barrier, making sure that your skin gets just the right balance of moisture.

So, ultimately, cucumber seed oil infused skin and naturally curly hair care products will make your skin beautiful, and your hair so healthy that everyone will be desperate to know your beauty secrets.

To stay as cool as a cucumber this summer stop by anitagrant.com and try the Cucumber range:
Cucumber Shea Butter
Cucumber Cleansing Oil
Cucumber Kissi Hair & Body Oil
Cucumber Coconut Castor Hair Oil

Opinion piece submitted by Anita Grant
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