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Medicine Reexamines Psychedelics – Are psychedelics a valid mental therapy tool?

July 8, 2020 by Paul Thielking, M.D. Leave a Comment

In the 1960s and early 1970s, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy showed great promise for treating a variety of conditions. After a long moratorium, medical interest in psychedelics is experiencing a dramatic resurgence.  Recent studies show the ability of psilocybin to alleviate depression and anxiety in those with terminal illness, and MDMA to help with post-traumatic stress … [Read more...]

Project Embrace: Utah Startup is Changing Lives by  Changing Perceptions

August 9, 2018 by Abraham Tinklepaugh Leave a Comment

Project Embrace founder, Mohan Sudabattula, talks about how his connection to Utah evolved into a company that donates medical waste to balance global medical inequality. Mohan is a student of Biology, Philosophy and Health Policy from India, but his relationship to Utah innovation goes back years. “I grew up dancing at University of Utah campus events,” he said. Carving a … [Read more...]

The Happy Pill Myth

February 11, 2012 by Linda Wheatley 1 Comment

Utah's addiction to prescription medication

Is there a better way to health and wellness other than swallowing mind-numbing anti-depressants? Utah: The best snow on earth, world-renowned mountains, red rock, lakes and glorious rivers; home to outdoor enthusiasits and artists, and world-headquarters of the Mormon Church. Yet Utah is also home to more people prescribed antidepressants than any other place in the world. … [Read more...]

Eastern vs. Western Medicine

March 5, 2010 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

When you have a headache, which hemisphere of the world do you turn to for help? It's always good to have options. And when it comes to medicine, there a lot of them. These days, in addition to conventional med school, one now can earn accredited degrees in naturopathic medicine, chiropractic technique, or even acupuncture. Many physicians now combine practices from a wide … [Read more...]

Blood Money II

January 9, 2010 by Rebecca Edwards 1 Comment

Healthy and STD free? Plasma donation is a viable way to earn $500 a month in extra income to make ends meet. Car accident victims may need as many as 50 units of blood to stay alive. This means it requires 50 blood donors to save one life. As someone who has a rare blood type, I have always been aware of the importance of donating blood and plasma. Now, with the reality of … [Read more...]

Plasma Truth: Donating Plasma in Utah

April 6, 2009 by Richard Markosian 2 Comments

Plasma clinics are booming during the economic slowdown, but blood clinics are struggling. Find out where your plasma really goes. The mainstream media loves to do "sign of the times" pieces during America's recession. Time and time again we see the same report about the increase of people donating plasma for money as a means of making ends meet. The reports … [Read more...]

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