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This DVD is based on the latest science regarding the brain's role in addiction. It shows how the doctors who treat addiction measure the brain using the latest testing techniques to find nutritional deficiencies in the addicted person. The focus is on how certain amino acids and other nutrients, combined with other alternative therapies and education, can directly treat the biochemical imbalances associated with addiction and the resulting chronic abstinence symptoms such as anxiety, confusion, and severe cravings and depression. Once these symptoms are treated, people are able to do the work needed to stay clean and sober. You will meet doctors and addictionologists who have successfully reversed addiction in this manner and listen to patients who have tried many techniques in the past and failed, now clean and sober and comfortable with whom they are. This is a must see for any addict and his or her family.
Fast food is certainly fast, but it is not cheap, and it is filled with lots of fats, sodium and unnecessary calories. This film will show you that you can cook much healthier meals yourself, for less money than those of fast food restaurants! Learn how to figure out a meal's nutritional and monetary value, and how to cook for your family in a way that's attractive, nutritionally sound, cheap, and easy!
Learning to Speak Alzheimer's, featuring Alzheimer expert and author Joanne Koenig Coste, M.Ed., introduces the key concepts and philosophies of her pioneering form of care - habilitation. This simple, compassionate and uncomplicated approach to care addresses the needs of the Alzheimer person and creates an environment in which both the patient and carepartner can transcend the disease.
Based on the bestselling book, the film offers a wealth of information, practical techniques and guideposts for health professionals, caregivers, and families caring for an Alzheimer person.
Reviews
"Hello, Hello, WOW... it is wonderful, of course. I had to ask to preview it in order to justify the cost for our budget, and it was passed with flying colors. I knew it would be fabulous. Actually, it is sensitive, touching, and so complete. How did you manage such depth within the timeframe of the film?... Brilliant and powerful! Thank you, Joanne for making such a beautiful difference in this world." - Darlene Field, Education & Training Specialist , Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter
"It's truly wonderful that you have created this tool to help families learn how to deal with such a complicated and destructive disease." - Maria Shriver, Journalist and First Lady of California
How would you feel if you discovered that your intimate partner is homosexual? Find out, as heterosexual wives and husbands tell their stories directly in this unique documentary. Written and produced by Carol Grever, author of two books on the subject and a straight spouse herself, the film opens the secret closet shared by mixed-orientation families. Intimate interviews dramatically demonstrate that healing is achievable and the experience can lead both gay and straight partners into a more authentic, satisfying future.
Child abuse and neglect are all too common in the United States. Each year six million reports of suspected abuse and neglect are made to child protective services, and of these almost 900,000 cases are substantiated.Everyone in health care has a responsiblility to be aware of this continuing problem.
Eating disorders affect some several million people at any given time, about 90 percent of whom are female. You may associate eating disorders with younger women, but they can also begin or recur later in life. In fact, some research suggests that approximately 79 percent of deaths related to anorexia occur in women over 45 years of age. In this episode, Second Opinion panelists discuss this very complex biological, psychological and cultural problem.
Often debilitating and misunderstood, migraine headaches and the options available to treat them are sources of much debate. Anger, frustration and desperation can plague both patients and physicians. Our panel navigates a case of migraine and the often confusing information that surrounds pain management and prevention.
What if you could prevent cancer and heart disease by simply buying a few items off the grocery shelf? Sound crazy? Well, apparently many Americans don't think so. More than 40% of us take vitamins and other supplements, driving a $30 billion a year business that shows no sign of slowing down. But how safe is it to play your own doctor? Practitioners of both conventional and integrative medicine debate the pros and cons of nutritional supplements on this episode of Second Opinion.
Magazine covers and newspaper headlines call it a national crisis. Confronted with the health and social costs of obesity, Americans will spend more than $30 billion dollars in their annual battle of the bulge, and most will lose the fight. Are we destined to be fat? And what's so wrong with a few extra pounds, anyway? We tackle these questions and more on this episode of Second Opinion.
Sleep is often described as the most influential factor of our health and longevity, and sleep disorders can cause detrimental sleep disruptions. Our panel looks into the importance of shut eye and how to get enough of it.
It's something all women will face. Is menopause a natural part of aging or a medical condition? Is estrogen out and black cohosh in? What's a woman to do? And whom should she believe? From the conventional to the new age, treatments for the symptoms of menopause come front and center on this episode of Second Opinion.
This 27-minute companion DVD follows the experience of two families when a loved one develops delirium. It includes information and advice from health care professionals and medical experts. A family's ability to recognize delirium can be of life-saving importance. Getting prompt assessment and treatment for the underlying cause can mean the difference between returning to normal life or being confined to increasing levels of care, or even death.
Review
"I think the biggest problem we have with delirium is failure to recognize it and that's because older patients, their families and healthcare providers seem to think that getting confused goes hand in hand with getting older and that's just not the case." - Dr. Marilyn Bater
The percentage of young Americans who are overweight has more than tripled since 1980. Featuring George Alderdyce, a man who lost over 500 pounds, and a diverse panel of teens, medical experts and educators, this informative program will help viewers to understand the challenges teens face to improve eating and exercise habits, empower teens to start making healthier choices, and recognize ways parents and schools can assist in those efforts.
Review
"Project Love's Authentic Conversations program has helped transform our classrooms into exciting learning environments where students can talk about tough issues they face day-to-day. " - Kaycee Rudolph, LISW, Garfield Heights H.S.
This news documentary reports on a surprising solution to escalating costs, unnecessary deaths and waste in America's hospitals. Doctors and nurses tell how they did their best, working overtime, while hospital conditions worsened. They were delighted to learn a new way to improve patient care dramatically and reduce unnecessary deaths, suffering, errors, infections and costs without additional resources or government regulations. A patient is not an automobile, but... The unlikely solution was to use Toyota management principles called "systems thinking" to improve their hospitals. Systems thinking allows leaders and staff to see the complex, modern workplace with "new eyes" and turn problems into improvements. It has saved up to 50 percent in costs, thousands of lives, and avoided hundreds of thousands of medical errors. Significant improvements have already begun in hospitals in several major cities.
Mark Newman and Gerald Levey are identical twins, separated at birth. They share the same genes, but were raised by different parents in different environments. Studies of separated twins and adopted siblings are providing insight into the relative impact of genetic and environmental influences, and the extent to which variation among individuals can be attributed to their differing genes. As molecular geneticist Robert Plomin explains, DNA studies are pointing to the fact not one, or five, but hundreds of genes each contribute a small amount of the variance for any one trait.
This program shows you how - with a little planning - you won't need a vacation after your vacation! How do you keep your kids' ears from hurting on a plane? What if your child steps on a jellyfish at the beach? Dr. Winnie King treats patients who need help on their vacations, and learn how to avoid the most common vacation illnesses, injuries, and disasters.
Lead poisoning affects nearly a million children ages 1-5 in the US, and once the damage happens, it's irreversible. In this program, Dr. Winnie King brings you true stories from the families, and the facts from experts, about protecting your children from mercury and lead poisoning, about reducing the potential dangers from pesticides, about the real role of organic food in protecting your kids' health.
Your spouse is an alcoholic, and your family life is in chaos.Alcohol addiction has taken over the life of your spouse - and your family. But there are things you can do - while your spouse is drinking, and even if he or she stops - to make things easier on your family life, and on your kids. This dramatic program takes you into the lives of real people who have embarked on the long road to recovery from addiction, and it shares the intimate struggles of families dealing with this all too common disease. There are real tips here, solid information on how you can improve your family life until your spouse - the alcoholic parent - can begin to help you turn things around.
Becoming a new mother is supposed to be a wonderful time of joy and fulfillment. But for many women, it can be a time of fear, shame and terrible despair. It's called postpartum depression, and it's more than just the 'baby blues." It's a devastating condition that, left untreated, can have lasting effects on the whole family. Half a million women will suffer from postpartum depression in the United States this year alone - but surprisingly, most of them won't even try to get help. Join host Dr. Winnie King and meet a woman whose world was turned upside down by postpartum depression after the birth of her son. You'll hear how she struggled with this debilitating condition and how, with treatment, she recovered and got her life back. You'll also hear - from one of the country's leading experts in Reproductive Psychiatry - about the different types of postpartum illness, and the treatments that can help you overcome them.
Could your child's explosiveness and impulsive behavior be a sign of "borderline personality disorder?" Are you frequently confronted with intense rages, hostility, over sensitivity and overreaction, or self-injurious behavior like cutting, burning, or substance abuse? These are some of the signs of a little understood and under diagnosed condition called "borderline personality disorder" - a condition that used to be acknowledged only in adults. But now the mental health community is beginning to recognize it, and treating it in children too. And the treatment can make a major difference - not only in your child's ability to handle the world around her, but in your ability to get along with your child. Find out from two experienced families and a skilled psychologist how to recognize this condition, and learn where to go to get the help you need for yourself and your child.
Did you know that children can have strokes? Did you realize that they can strike infants, and even fetuses still in the womb? Many medical personnel are in the dark about childhood strokes and this is a major obstacle to improving kids' treatment and recovery. Recognizing strokes right away - and knowing what to do about them - is crucial in limiting the damage they can do to the rest of a child's life. Hear from two families whose children have suffered strokes, and two of the top experts in the field, to get the answers you need to protect your child.
Why Can't We All Just Get Along? It's one of the great headaches of raising a family - kids bickering with each other. Visit with two different mothers and their kids, as well as an experienced counselor, to show how parents can navigate the perils of having more than one child.
In this program explore this very important topic. You'll learn about a high school program that takes a unique approach to teaching the value of a dollar; you'll meet a family that began discussing how to manage money when their kids were four years old; and you'll hear from experts how to begin talking to and training your children so they are prepared to become financially aware.
Many parents worry that events like September 11th, the Iraqi war and the SARS epidemic have severely traumatized their kids, and the airwaves are filled with advice about how to counteract their fears and reduce their anxiety. But the experts and kids we spoke to had a very different perspective. Hear some of the country's leading child trauma experts, and the kids themselves, to find out what to do to keep kids calm and resilient.
Computers contribute a lot to our lives. But when your kids use them, there are some serious dangers that you need to be aware of, like communicating with strangers, or just spending too much time online. Hear from a computer addiction specialist, and some teens and families who are struggling with the problem, and find out how to keep kids' computer use under control.
It's a fear every parent knows as their children head out the door to play. Do they remember what they were told about strangers? Can they protect themselves if someone tries to abduct them? Meet three youngsters of different ages with life-and-death scenarios and a question - "What would YOU do?" The answers will surprise you. Find out from a nationally recognized expert the steps you can take to make children "street smart."
A poignant, award-winning documentary by producer Daniel Bergin, spotlights stories of families, patients and caregivers and their experiences with hospice.Their stories provide the viewer with a rare opportunity to hear about dying as a time of comfort, acceptance, love and healing. Quality of life is an underlying theme in each of the hospice stories, turning the most difficult times into a time for healing. Excellent resource for hospice workers and families.
After a year and half, Tanya and her family are still trying to cope with the suicide of her older brother. During this time, Tanya has been coping by helping others, but gradually this proves not to be enough, and she turns to drinking to ease her pain (in between haunting dreams about her dead brother). Ultimately, things get out of control and her best friend, Jenny, intervenes to get her friend some much-needed help.
Popular thinking says divorce is a temporary crisis in the life of a child, which most children weather with relatively few side effects. This idea may sound comforting, but many researchers have found that it's simply not reality. Many children feel the effects for years after their parents' divorce, and sometimes well into their own adulthoods.
Rachel Scott of Columbine wanted to create a chain reaction that would affect the world. This is the story of how her dream came true through one of the most tragic events in American history.
It's estimated that 700,000 women a year experience postpartum depression. That's about 1 in every 5 mothers! Affected mothers describe it as a dark fog that overwhelms their lives. However, with treatment, the outlook is very good for overcoming mood disorders. This award-winning program features:
Interviews with postpartum depression experts Shoshana Bennett, Ph.D., and Pec Indman, Ed. D., MFT. They have written a highly acclaimed book called "Beyond the Blues."
Explores the symptoms of the five postpartum mood disorders.
Examines treatment options, provides tips on how to find a therapist, and prevention strategies.
Help for family members and friends to understand what to do and what to say to be supportive and assist her through treatment.
Highlights the story of a mother who suffered from postpartum depression and anxiety. She received treatment and recovered to enjoy her life and family again!
Review
"In a succinct and understandable style, Feel Like Yourself Again takes a look at the different presentations of postpartum illness. This tape makes good use of both expert opinion and personal story to highlight assessment and treatment" - Diana Lynn Barnes, Psy.D MFT
With Meningococcal disease, every minute counts. The contents of this program offer guidelines for early clinical and public health management of Meningococcal disease. The film is divided into 9 sections: Intro, Signs & Symptoms, Recognizing the Rash, Making the Right Diagnosis, Management Prior to the Hospital, On Arrival at Emergency, Diagnostic Tests, Management in Hospital, and Public Health.
Men tell stories of hurt, healing, and hope as they recount the abuse they suffered at the hands of priests. A look at how the church and these survivors are working together to make amends and restore the faith of those affected.
TechnoStorks documents the true life stories of three couples going through infertility and assisted reproduction. Follow the couples into the operating room and witness egg retrievals and embryo transfers, hear their views on living with infertility, spirituality, and parenthood, and learn with them the outcomes of their cycles. Throughout the film, top experts explain the technological, psychological, and spiritual aspects of assisted reproduction. In the end, not all of the couples will achieve pregnancy, but they will all undergo a personal transformation.
Review
"Highly Recommended" - Howard W. Jones, Jr., M.D.,
Many adults have faced a child or teenager's explosiveness, unsure of how to respond. Do I punish him for the outburst? Should I try to be understanding of how she is feeling and ignore the ugly behavior? In reality, many children who have difficulty managing their anger need to be taught the skills necessary for coping with frustration and situations that demand flexibility. It is the lack of cognitive skills that contributes to the angry outbursts. This film provides parents, teachers, and caretakers with an awareness and overview of how to teach these skills at home and at school.
Child abuse and neglect have reached epidemic levels in our world today, and unfortunately millions of children who look to adults for love and care instead find pain and suffering. In this program, we speak with author David Pelzer, a victim of life-threatening child abuse. We also take a look at the role foster parenting plays in the life of an abused or neglected child.
Perhaps one of the best results of society's changing image of men is that being a good father goes far beyond making money. Today the ranks of stay at home dads are growing as more moms go back to the workforce. Take a look at three unique and different men who gave up their careers for three very different reasons to become stay at home dads, with surprising results.
A woman describes how she survived any mother's worst nightmare when her seven-year-old daughter was kidnapped during a family vacation. In this story she shares her pain, fury, and resolve to forgive the man who terrorized and changed her family forever.
The second episode in the award-winning 'Maple Ave' series focuses on teen bullying and the tragedies inherent when parents as well as their teens unfairly label one another. Jim has reached the edge of violence after being the victim of incessant bullying. Unfortunately, Jim's family doesn't help him cope with his problems and things get progressively worse. In contrast, Jenny's family engages in healthy confrontations as they cope with their concerns following Jenny's period of depression (see 'Jenny's Reasons'). The award-winning 'Ghosts in the Hall' continues 'Maple Ave''s unique focus on the inner life of teens and their families.
Ten-year-old Lauren took one bite of a cookie and wound up on a respirator. Six-year-old Junior couldn't resist his classmate's birthday cupcake, and it almost cost him his life. For parents of most kids, it's hard to believe that a morsel of forbidden fruit can bring a child to the brink of death. But these two kids and their families found out the hard way that the threat posed by food allergies is very real. Meet Lauren and Junior and hear their stories; as well as a renowned food allergist to find out the things we need to know to save their lives.
Hear the story of two couples who were given pre-natal diagnoses that changed their lives profoundly. Allison and Mike Zehnder were told twenty weeks into their pregnancy that their baby would not survive due to a severe genetic defect. Heather and Mike Wilkinson were told that their baby would have spina bifida. Follow these two families as they deal with the outcomes of their decision about their babies.
There's no way to know if your child is one of them unless you get him or her tested. The consequences of lead poisoning are devastating, ranging from hyperactivity to severe brain damage, and once the damage is done, it's irreversible. Meet the country's foremost lead poisoning experts and their patients, and join us as we follow a team of lead hunters for a home inspection. What they find out will astound you, and what they can teach you may save your child's health.
She started drinking at twelve and by fourteen she was disappearing in the middle of the night. Her suburban, professional parents struggle to understand. The family dynamic comes to a head as issues about siblings, parenting and grandparents are revealed. Ultimately the child's insight surpasses the parents' offering us a rich awareness of her self and of her family.
Review
"Powerful in the telling, this video clearly would be a worthwhile acquisition for middle, high school, and public libraries and for academic libraries where there are degrees for those in the counseling professions" - Library Journal
Living with a child between 1 and 3 years old is always challenging, and it can be even more difficult if your child's personality and your own don't seem to be an ideal fit. Join a child behavioral specialist, two moms and their toddlers (with different personalities!) to find out how to mold your own responses so that you can more effectively influence your child.
Springtime gardens and woodlands across America's southern states Luscious flower gardens, spanish-moss draped woodlands, and graceful Southern charm is captured in a tour of America's southern states, complete with the blooming azaleas and dogwoods of a perfect springtime. Marshes and waterways are home to colorful birds in South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Warm and colorful. Welcome to a soothing place where the world's beauty can immerse you in peace and renewal. If you need to calm your nerves and refresh your mind, use our videos without leaving your home or office and reduce your stress the easiest way possible. Beautiful Video has been proven to induce relaxation within just 3 minutes. Enjoy being an armchair traveler while you unwind-filming all over the world makes these videos unique! If you're too busy for yoga or exercise, then try Beautiful Video. Tranquility and serenity are at your fingertips with the "Beautiful" videos. Melt into the lush tropical scenes, cool mountains, and clear waters of countries around the world. Slow paced, soothing music and natural sounds wash away your worries and stress. The absence of speaking makes each video simply a welcome treat for your eyes and ears-a wonderful way to unwind or renew your spirit no matter which language you speak. Each 30-minute video features hundreds of scenic shots edited precisely together with award-winning composers best works from different music libraries around our world.
Review
"Southern Springs is a video consisting of vignettes of various spring scenes in South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. The video captures beautiful images of blooming azaleas, tranquil sunsets, sunrises, and peaceful waters. These visuals are, in turn, accompanied by soothing instrumental music. Together, the sound and images of this video series are designed to create a relaxing and refreshing meditation. " - Elise Vidal, Thomas Branigan Library, Las Cruces, NM, Educational Media Reviews Online
The national debate over health care reform seen from the point of view of the three major players; patients, providers, and payers. What's Ailing Medicine with Walter Cronkite illuminates and personalizes the potential impact of new health care reform on the average American. It features compelling documentary vignettes which illustrate the fundamental problems that the plan will address along with interviews with experts including Hillary Rodham Clinton.
An examination of the health care systems in the U.S. and Canada comparing the quality, cost, and accessibility of care in both countries. Borderline Medicine, a one-hour documentary narrated by Walter Cronkite, explores the crisis in American health care and considers the lessons that the U.S. can learn from Canada 20-year experience with national health insurance. The program features powerful profiles of American and Canadian patients who have similar medical problems, but vastly different experiences with their health care systems. Health policy experts from both sides of the border speak candidly about the merits, liabilities, and trade-off that are part of both countries health care systems.
Awards
CINE Golden Eagle Award, 1991
Chris Award, Columbus Internationsl Film & Video Festival, 1991
Gold Award, Houston International Film Festival, 1991