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CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American and TASE: LCTX), today announced that Lineage and its subsidiary, Cell Cure Neurosciences Ltd., have entered into an exclusive worldwide collaboration and license agreement with Roche and Genentech, a member of the Roche Group (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY), for the development and commercialization of a retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cell therapy for the treatment of ocular disorders, including advanced dry age-related macular degeneration (dry AMD) with geographic atrophy (GA).

Genentech will assume responsibility for further clinical development and commercialization of Lineages OpRegen program, which currently is being evaluated in a Phase 1/2a open-label, dose escalation clinical safety and efficacy study in patients with advanced dry AMD with GA. Under the terms of the collaboration agreement, Lineage will complete activities related to the ongoing clinical study, for which enrollment is complete, and perform certain manufacturing activities. Genentech will pay Lineage a $50 million upfront payment and Lineage is eligible to receive up to $620 million in additional development, approval and sales milestone payments, in addition to tiered double- digit royalties.

Genentech is a clear global leader in ophthalmology and has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to patients, innovative research and successful product development, said Brian M. Culley, Lineages CEO. Their desire to combine our cell therapy technology with their ophthalmology expertise and capabilities will help advance the OpRegen program more rapidly and we believe successfully to patients with serious ocular disorders, such as dry age-related macular degeneration. Lineages objective is to pioneer a new branch of regenerative medicine, based on transplanting whole cells into the body to restore activity lost to aging, injury or disease. We believe the results we have demonstrated to date with OpRegen represent a paradigm change many did not believe possible with cell therapy, by restoring retinal tissue and potentially halting or reversing the expansion of geographic atrophy. I am incredibly proud of what the Lineage team has accomplished with the OpRegen program and look forward to joining forces with the Genentech team as they work to take this program to the next level and potentially to patients in need of treatment.

Mr. Culley continued, Looking ahead, Lineage will remain focused on advancing our spinal cord injury and oncology programs as well as announcing new disease settings where we plan to deploy our technology, either on our own or through strategic alliances. All of us at Lineage are immensely proud to have the opportunity and responsibility to advance a new and exciting branch of medicine, and our aim is to make a profound impact on the patients who serve as our inspiration.

Genentech has a longstanding commitment to discovering and developing novel drugs for the treatment of serious eye disorders such as with advanced dry AMD with GA, which is one of our focus areas within ophthalmology, said James Sabry, M.D., Ph.D., global head of Pharma Partnering, Roche. We are excited to partner with Lineage Cell Therapeutics to advance potential new therapies in an area of high unmet medical need.

Conference Call Information

Lineage will host a live conference call and webcast today beginning at 8 a.m. ET to discuss the collaboration with the Roche Group and Genentech. Interested parties may access the conference call by dialing (866) 888-8633 from the U.S. and Canada and (636) 812-6629 from elsewhere outside the U.S. and Canada and should request the Lineage Cell Therapeutics Call. A live webcast of the conference call will be available online in the Investors section of Lineages website. A replay of the webcast will be available on Lineages website for 30 days and a telephone replay will be available through December 27, 2021, by dialing (855) 859-2056 from the U.S. and Canada and (404) 537-3406 from elsewhere outside the U.S. and Canada and entering conference ID number 5174206.

About OpRegen

OpRegen has been developed in part through contributions and financial grants made by Hadasit Medical Research Services and Development Ltd. (Hadasit) and the Israeli Innovation Authority (the IIA). Lineage is obligated to pay a portion of upfront, milestone and royalty payments it receives to Hadasit and the IIA. OpRegen is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1/2a open-label, dose escalation safety and efficacy study of a single injection of human retinal pigment epithelium cells derived from an established pluripotent cell line and transplanted subretinally in patients with advanced dry AMD with GA. The study enrolled 24 patients into 4 cohorts. The first 3 cohorts enrolled only legally blind patients with a best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of 20/200 or worse. The fourth cohort enrolled 12 better vision patients (BCVA from 20/65 to 20/250 with smaller mean areas of GA). Cohort 4 also included patients treated with a new thaw-and-inject formulation of OpRegen, which can be shipped directly to sites and used immediately upon thawing, removing the complications and logistics of having to use a dose preparation facility. The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the safety and tolerability of OpRegen as assessed by the incidence and frequency of treatment emergent adverse events. Secondary objectives are to evaluate the preliminary efficacy of OpRegen treatment by assessing the changes in ophthalmological parameters measured by various methods of primary clinical relevance. OpRegen has been well tolerated to date and there have been no new, unexpected ocular or systemic adverse events or serious adverse events related to OpRegen or study procedures that have not been previously reported.

About Lineage Cell Therapeutics, Inc.

Lineage Cell Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel cell therapies for unmet medical needs. Lineages programs are based on its robust proprietary cell-based therapy platform and associated in-house development and manufacturing capabilities. With this platform Lineage develops and manufactures specialized, terminally differentiated human cells from its pluripotent and progenitor cell starting materials. These differentiated cells are developed to either replace or support cells that are dysfunctional or absent due to degenerative disease or traumatic injury or administered as a means of helping the body mount an effective immune response to cancer. Lineages clinical programs are in markets with billion dollar opportunities and include three allogeneic (off-the-shelf) product candidates: (i) OpRegen, a retinal pigment epithelium transplant therapy in Phase 1/2a development for the treatment of dry age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness in the developed world; (ii) OPC1, an oligodendrocyte progenitor cell therapy in Phase 1/2a development for the treatment of acute spinal cord injuries; and (iii) VAC2, an allogeneic dendritic cell therapy produced from Lineages VAC technology platform for immuno-oncology and infectious disease, currently in Phase 1 clinical development for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. For more information, please visit http://www.lineagecell.com or follow the Company on Twitter @LineageCell.

Forward-Looking Statements

Lineage cautions you that all statements, other than statements of historical facts, contained in this press release, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, in some cases, can be identified by terms such as believe, aim, may, will, estimate, continue, anticipate, design, intend, expect, could, can, plan, potential, predict, seek, should, would, contemplate, project, target, tend to, or the negative version of these words and similar expressions. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the collaboration and license agreement with Roche and Genentech and activities expected to occur under the collaboration and license agreement, the upfront, milestone and royalty consideration payable to Lineage, the potential benefits of treatment with OpRegen, and Lineages plans to advance its spinal cord injury and oncology programs and announce new disease settings where it plans to deploy its technology. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause Lineages actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements in this press release, including the risk that competing alternative therapies may adversely impact the commercial potential of OpRegen, which could materially adversely affect the milestone and royalty payments payable to Lineage under the collaboration and license agreement, the risk that Roche and Genentech may not be successful in completing further clinical trials for OpRegen and/or obtaining regulatory approval for OpRegen in any particular jurisdiction, and risks and uncertainties inherent in Lineages business and other risks in Lineages filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Lineages forward-looking statements are based upon its current expectations and involve assumptions that may never materialize or may prove to be incorrect. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. Further information regarding these and other risks is included under the heading Risk Factors in Lineages periodic reports with the SEC, including Lineages most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC and its other reports, which are available from the SECs website. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they were made. Lineage undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made, except as required by law.

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In a stunning 46-page legal filing to the International Criminal Court on December 6, an intrepid attorney and seven applicants accused Anthony Fauci, Peter Daszak, Melinda Gates, William Gates III, and twelve others of numerous violations of the Nuremberg Code. These included various crimes against humanity and war crimes as defined by the Rome Statutes, Articles 6, 7, 8, 15, 21, and 53.

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Besides the four kingpins, twelve others were named, including the CEOs of the leading vaccine corporations and the health leaders held accountable for the United Kingdom.

Dr. Ravid Shah, having worked for the Gates Foundation since 2001, was named a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader in 2007. He now presides over the Rockefeller Foundation, a group funding ID2020 along with the Gates Foundation.

ID2020 promoters Gates and Rockefeller Foundations funded WHO’s guideline on digital immunization passes

Klaus Schwab, a wickedly intelligent, perhaps diabolical German with double doctorate degrees in Economics and Engineering, is the founder of the World Economic Forum, a club for the wealthiest percentile of the worlds corporate and political elite. He is a power broker who has groomed many presidents, prime ministers, and tech CEOs who now view him with reverence and unswerving loyalty.

Schwab, an economist, and technocrat has befriended many nations, most significantly Chinas Xi Jinping, who delivered a key speech at Davos. He praised his vision of a New World Order. On January 25, 2021, Klaus Schwab vowed his support for Xi Jinping with these words, Mr. President (Xi Jinping) I believe this is the best time to reset our policies and to work, jointly, for a peaceful and prosperous world. We all welcome now, his excellency, Xi Jinping, President of the Peoples Republic of China. See mark 2:26.

Many consider Schwab the mastermind behind the current movement towards cryptocurrency, universal identification, and a one-world (fascist) government to be run jointly, in totalitarian fashion, with China.

https://conservapedia.com/Klaus_Schwab

Attorney Hannah Rose and seven applicants brought the Nuremberg action on behalf of the victims, the entire population of the United Kingdom. She filed the legal proceeding with the International Criminal Court located at The Hague. The Hague is notable for its long history in helping victims seek redress for war crimes and defining appropriate ethical guidelines for conduct during war.

Following the Nazi atrocities committed during World War II, the war crime trials were held in Nuremberg, Germany. Following these, a set of principles was developed, which ultimately led to the development of the Nuremberg Code.

These principles essentially meant that anyone, no matter how wealthy or powerful, even a head of state, was not above the law. The fact that the law of their home nation would permit their action would not relieve the person from justice under international law.

In particular, the medical experiments conducted by the Nazi doctors led to strict rules and ethical principles regarding future human scientific trials, including the doctrine of necessary informed consent and freedom from coercion or threat in submitting to experimental drugs.

As we all know, before receiving a surgical procedure, there is a legal and ethical requirement that the patient be apprised of any significant potential risks, including infection, bleeding, nerve damage, or even death. The patient usually signs the consent form following this explanation. And as we all know, whenever we receive prescription medication, we are notified of the potential risks on a package insert and usually a discussion with the Pharmacist.

The vaccines should be no different, yet they are. A person about to receive the jab is rarely told that there are risks of blood clots, bleeding, cerebral thrombosis, myocarditis, and death, yet those risks exist. See mark 12:58 to 17:40.

https://rumble.com/vg6dcd-peter-mccullough-interview.html

Open Letter to Dr June Raine, Chief Executive, MHRA

https://www.thedesertreview.com/opinion/columnists/beyond-ivermectin-censoring-medical-journals/article_b1089af2-4279-11ec-b491-5bcaf600d33c.html

https://www.totalhealth.co.uk/blog/are-people-getting-full-facts-covid-vaccine-risks

Attorney Hannah Rose notes in Point 40 of her brief that the ethical standards of the Nuremberg Code amount to an obligation on physicians and pharmaceutical manufacturers to abide by its principles. Accordingly, any physician or research scientist found to have breached any of the ten principles of the Nuremberg Code would face criminal liability.

She notes in Point 42, The first principle of the Nuremberg Code is a willingness and informed consent by the person to receive treatment and participate in an experiment. The person is supposed to activate freedom of choice without the intervention, either through force, deceit, fraud, threat, solicitation, or any other type of binding or coercion.

In Point 43 she argues, When the heads of the Ministry of Health as well as the Prime Minister presented the vaccine in the United Kingdom and began the vaccination of United Kingdom residents, the vaccinatedwere not advised, that in practice, they would be taking part in a medical experiment and that their consent is required under the Nuremberg Code. This as a matter of fact is a genetic medical experiment on human beings performed without informed consent under a severe and blatant offense of the Nuremberg Code.

In addition, Rose argues under Point 44 that there is an obligation for alternative treatments to be discussed, including the risks and benefits of such alternatives.She notes that these were never discussed despite the fact alternative treatments have been proven to be safe and effective with up to a 100% success rate.

https://www.zerohedge.com/covid-19/indias-ivermectin-blackout-secret-revealed

A key principle of the Nuremberg Code requires that a scientist must be prepared toterminate the experiment at any stage, if he has probable cause to believe, in the exercise of the good faith, superior skill, and careful judgment required of him that a continuation of the experiment is likely to result in injury, disability, or death to the experimental subject.

https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/the-nuremberg-code#permissible-medical-experiments-1

In Point 46, she argues, It is known that the mRNA vaccination treatments have caused the death of many as well as injury and severe damage (including disablement and paralysis) after the vaccine was administered. Despite this fact, the government did not instruct the initiation of an investigation into the matter. It is also questionable that given the experimental nature of these vaccinations, that there are not any full reports available of the numbers of dead or injured, as may be expected in such a medical process for the benefit of the public participating in the experiment.

The reader is reminded that Nazi physicians conducted experiments on human beings in concentration camps without informed consent, leading to horrific suffering and death.

https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/nazi-medical-experiments

https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/holocaust/experiside.html

To dramatically underscore the relevance of Nuremberg to the horrific deaths we now see related to the experimental mRNA vaccination program, Rose, in Point 34a, included a statement from a group of Holocaust survivors, those who experienced first-hand both the Nazi experiments and today the vaccine experiment. This is an excerpt from their unique perspective:

We, the survivors of the atrocities committed against humanity during the Second World War, feel bound to follow our conscienceAnother holocaust of greater magnitude is taking place before our eyes. We call upon you to stop this ungodly medical experiment on humankind immediately. It is a medical experiment to which the Nuremberg Code must be applied.

Holocaust survivor Vera Sharav issued a statement in Points 34b and 34c:

The stark lesson of the Holocaust is that whenever doctors join forces with government and deviate from their personal, professional, clinical commitment to do no harm to the individual, medicine can then be perverted from a healing, humanitarian profession to a murderous apparatusWhat sets the Holocaust apart from all other mass genocides is the pivotal role played by the medical establishment, the entire medical establishment. Every step of the murderous process was endorsed by the academic, professional medical establishment.

As a direct result of the Nuremberg World War II experience, the United Nations asked the International Law Commission to develop the Nuremberg Principles, the key standardsto avoid the Nazi doctors' atrocities. Unfortunately, as Hannah Rose pointed out, many of these ten principles of the Nuremberg Code were systematically violated by the United Kingdom and many other countries during the COVID-19 pandemic.

https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/the-nuremberg-code#permissible-medical-experiments-1

International Criminal Court

In addition, a permanent international criminal court was established for investigation and enforcement - known as The International Criminal Court. The ICC began full-time operations in 2002 and currently has 123 member nations that have explicitly agreed to be bound by the Rome Statutes.

The United Kingdom is a member while the United States is not. However, under article 12(3) of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, even a state that is NOT a member may exercise jurisdiction "by declaration lodged with the Registrar," meaning that any nation may be subject to the ICC depending upon the circumstances, member nation or not. Keep in mind that Nazi Germany had not consented to jurisdiction.

The ICC bills itself as a "court of last resort" meaning that claims should be decided in the perpetrator's home nation whenever possible. However, the core principle of impunity drives the ICC, the belief that no one who commits war crimes should enjoy freedom from criminal responsibility. Therefore, the ICC operates as an impartial and omnipotent arbiter of world human rights and will aggressively step in when it sees flagrant Nuremberg-type atrocities without consequence.

That is precisely what Hannah Rose has identified in her legal brief in Point 2,

"We have tried to raise this case through the English police and the English Court system without success, we have been unable even to get the case registered either with the police or with the court after several attempts...This is such a case which is why we are addressing the ICC directly."

Attorney Rose relied partly upon the expertise of Dr. Michael Yeadon, a research-based PhD in respiratory pharmacology and former Vice President and Chief Scientist at Pfizer.

https://rumble.com/vg4inv-michael-yeadon-full-interview-planet-lockdown.html

In the background section of the brief, she writes in Point 5:

"The Covid-19 vaccines do not meet the requirement to be categorized as vaccines and are in fact gene therapy (Appendix 8)...Dr. Mike Yeadon, a joint applicant on this request, asserts that claims calling the Covid-19 injections a 'vaccine' is public manipulation and misrepresentation of clinical treatment.

It's not a vaccination. It's not prohibiting infection. It's not a prohibiting transmission device. It's a means by which your body is conscripted to make the toxin that then allegedly your body somehow gets used to dealing with it, but unlike a vaccine, which is to trigger the immune response, this is to trigger the creation of the toxin.'

MRNA uses the cell's machinery to synthesize proteins that are supposed to resemble the SPIKE protein of the virus, which is what it uses to enter cells via the ACE2 receptor. These proteins are then identified by the immune system, which builds antibodies against them. The real concern is that these proteins could accumulate in the body, especially in regions of high concentration of ACE2 receptors, such as the gonads. If the immune system then attacks the location where they accumulate, then you could be dealing with an auto-immune condition."

Dr. Yeadon mentions, in an interview, that our governments have grossly exaggerated the entire threat of COVID-19. He notes that COVID-19 represents a slightly greater risk than influenza if you are older than age 70 but a much lower risk than the seasonal flu if you are younger. See mark 31:00.

https://rumble.com/vg4inv-michael-yeadon-full-interview-planet-lockdown.html

"So its just absurd that you should be happy or willing to let your economy and civil society be smashed for something which represents for almost everyone working a lower risk than influenza - but thats true.

Given this virus represents at worst a slightly bigger risk to the old and ill than does influenza, and a less risk than for almost everyone else whos younger and fit, it was NEVER NECESSARY for us to have done anything.

We didn't need to do anything, lockdowns, masks, mass testing, vaccines - there are multiple therapeutic drugs that are at least as effective as vaccines are...an off-patent drug called Ivermectin, one of the most widely used drugs in the world, is also able to reduce symptoms at any stage of the disease including lethality by about 90%.

https://covid19criticalcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/SUMMARY-OF-THE-EVIDENCE-BASE.pdf

So you don't need vaccines and you don't need any of the measures that have been introduced at all." See mark 31:15.

https://rumble.com/vg4inv-michael-yeadon-full-interview-planet-lockdown.html

For any reader still under the illusion that these mRNA covid vaccines have helped, please read the following article comparing the countries without vaccination to those with it. The most vaccinated nations have deaths per million up to 100 x greater than the least. Always question what the government tells you.

https://www.thedesertreview.com/opinion/columnists/vaccines-work---for-smallpox-and-measles/article_978543f2-56c2-11ec-af20-5ff179ad7b93.html

Yeadon goes on to explain that people need not worry about variants. He explains that our immune system is easily able to deal with ALL mutations of SARS-CoV-2 and explains that 18 years after the first SARS, those people are still protected by their immunity - and this immunity even extends to immunity against SARS-CoV-2, a virus 80% similar but 20% different than the original SARS.

Yeadon's major point is that if survivors of SARS some 18 years later have immunity against the new virus, which is 20% different, why would we believe that a current viral mutant only 0.3% different would be a threat? See mark 35:40.

https://rumble.com/vg4inv-michael-yeadon-full-interview-planet-lockdown.html

"So when your government scientists say that a variant thats 0.3% different from SARS could masquerade as a new virus and be a threat to your health, you should know, and I'm telling you, THEY ARE LYING. If they're lying and they are, why is the pharmaceutical industry making top-up vaccines? They are making them." See mark 35:55

https://rumble.com/vg4inv-michael-yeadon-full-interview-planet-lockdown.html

"You should be terrified at this point. I am, because there is absolutely no possible justification for their manufacture. But they're being made, and the world's medicine regulators have said...we won't be asking them to do any clinical safety studies. Let me just say again, the variants are not different enough to represent a threat to you so you do not need top-up vaccines...

The regulators have waved them through. I'm very frightened of that - there's no possible benign interpretation of this. I believe they are going to be used to damage your health and possibly kill you. Seriously. I can see no sensible interpretation other than a serious attempt at mass depopulation.

This will provide the tools to do it and plausible deniability - because they will create another story about some sort of biological threat, you'll line up and get your top-up vaccines, and a few months or a year or so later, you'll die of some peculiar, inexplicable syndrome, and they won't be able to associate it with the top-up vaccines." See mark 36:05 to 37:15.

https://rumble.com/vg4inv-michael-yeadon-full-interview-planet-lockdown.html

Yeadon follows this up with his conclusion, "This system (mandatory vaccine passports) is being put in place using lies, and it's being put in place for some purpose, and I believe that purpose is complete totalitarian control, and I think the purpose of that is going to be mass depopulation." See mark 45:40.

https://rumble.com/vg4inv-michael-yeadon-full-interview-planet-lockdown.html

"Do not allow it to be an interoperable global fixed-format database because that will be the end of human freedom, and I see no way of recovering from that once the system's up and running." See mark 46:30

https://rumble.com/vg4inv-michael-yeadon-full-interview-planet-lockdown.html

Yeadon explained that few people will hear his words and that this fraud was perpetrated on the world's population through censorship, fear and propaganda. Dr. Yeadon, an insightful man, notes that the perpetrators have exhaustively planned this all, and they have considered how people might respond. Yeadon notes that if we all respond as expected, we will lose.

"Collectively, we need to do something unexpected." See mark 48:43.

https://rumble.com/vg4inv-michael-yeadon-full-interview-planet-lockdown.html

However, it is likely they didn't plan on the International Criminal Court coming after them. They also didn't plan on Dr. Reiner Fuellmich, an experienced trial lawyer licensed in Germany and California who founded the Berlin Corona Committee, which heads a group of attorneys with global reach dedicated to dragging this deadly conspiracy into the open and suing it into oblivion.

Fuellmich does an excellent job in this interview of exposing the actions of Klaus Schwab and the World Economic Forum, WEF, also known as Davos. The WEF has as its goal the establishment of a New World Order, with the globe to be run by self-selected technocrats like Bill Gates, himself, and other members of Davos.

In 1971 Schwab founded what was to become the WEF in 1987. It has 1,000 members. In general, qualification requires a business to have more than 5 billion dollars per year in revenue. The theme of WEF and Klaus Schwab has recently been "The Great Reset," which essentially means a new world order. In the following video, Klaus Schwab can be heard discussing this with Henry Kissinger. We hear Dr. Kissinger praising Chinas Xi Jinping's speech and the formation of a new international order. See mark 2:50 to 4:00.

Schwab himself sums up the 2017 Davos Meeting with the following statement, "What a wonderful opportunity to conclude our week here with such concrete proposals and ideas of how we can really create a New World Order." See mark 26:40.

Professor Andreas Oehler aptly describes the agenda of Schwab and the WEF, "The World Economic Forum seems to be the driver behind and organizer of the global population control operations, be it pandemics, biometric IDs, Great Reset, or public-private partnerships in name of the "common good" (fascist corporatism)." See the following article,"The Four Horseman of the Apocalypse identified, along with the Apocalypse itself."

https://live2fightanotherday.substack.com/

Professor Oehler of the University of Bamberg is widely published in credit, banking, finance, and investor protection. He believes that Klaus Schwab and his WEF members, including Bill Gates, planned the COVID-19 pandemic by sponsoring Event 201, a coronavirus pandemic simulation exercise held in New York City on October 18, 2019. WEF has been a proponent of digital biometric identity systems to make societies "more efficient and productive" (and easier to control).

https://www.centerforhealthsecurity.org/event201/

Oehler wrote, "WEF collaborates with the ID2020 alliance, funded by the Gates and Rockefeller foundations to run a program to 'provide digital ID with vaccines.' In particular, ID2020 sees the vaccination of children as 'an entry point for digital identity.' In reality, this means that anything a person does or is allowed to do (employment, travel, commerce, health care...) will be linked to the person's digital ID. This will remove any privacy and take total control over each and every activity of any individual on earth."

Link:

Gates, Fauci, and Daszak charged with Genocide in Court Filing - thedesertreview.com

Tracey Abbott does not like to sit still. Shes an entrepreneur, empowerer of young women and a student of Eastern medicine, among other titles. When Abbott reconnected online with a childhood friend struggling with MS, she found acupuncturists and Eastern medicine practitioners who could help him leave his canes and wheelchairs behind. That childhood friend walked down the aisle to her unassisted at their 2016 wedding and is the inspiration for her Denver business, Refuge Acupuncture.

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So we met when we were nine in Alabama and connected about six and a half years ago on social media, said Abbott of her now-husband, Chris. He commented on a photo from Abbotts TEDx speech on her female empowerment group. Ive been in boardrooms for quite a while now, and one things for certain: if a woman is in a boardroom, theres a 94% chance that she was a high school or college athlete, she said on the topic of the TEDx talk. As a lover of athletics, shes passionate about issues under the umbrella of health, wellness and fitness. Im no longer doing that now, but it taught me a great deal and thats what Chris had commented on.

Abbott connected with Chris after declining health had put him in a wheelchair. I didnt know much about MS, but Im a marathon coach and someone who can get a lot of people to do things that they dont think they can, she said. So I got on a plane and went to Florida to see if I could help. And so long story short, we started working on nutrition, and we started acupuncture. We started Eastern medicine because Western had largely given up on Chris health, she added. Ive gotten the chance to do a lot of amazing and important things, and by far the most important thing weve ever done is to get him back on his feet. We wanted to start Refuge to give people hope that theres another way theres another way to live life than what we might think.

Tracey and Chris.

For those who arent familiar with acupuncture, Abbott explains her definition and how it complements Western medicine. Each human body has what it needs to heal itself inside, and so what acupuncture does is redirect energy flows so that it can go into smooth-flowing alignment, she said. The medicine looks at the full, total person rather than just looking at like, Okay, my arms broken, let me fix my arm, and its back to normal. She emphasized her respect for Eastern and Western approaches, depending on the issue at hand. We really do believe in the integrative nature of both of them. There are certain things, like if you have a broken arm, an acupuncturist cant fix that. But if you have a lot of other things, then acupuncture can dramatically help, she added.

Refuge offers acupuncture treatments along with other modalities like cupping, ear seeds, guasha and moxibustion all depending on what theyve determined the patient needs at no extra cost. Theyve also launched a line of custom herbal formulas. We sell both raw herbs for teas and granules for formulations, Abbott said. They custom-mix formulas for a patients unique needs and offer some pre-mixed standbys that are tried and true. While they use acupuncture to treat a plethora of ailments, Abbott focuses a lot on pain management and helping patients stop opioid usage. Our practitioners are especially skilled at treating pain.

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Theyve divided the space into what they call heaven and earth, in keeping with the angel wing motif seen on their logo and throughout the clinic. Earth houses the treatment rooms, complete with table warmers and noise-canceling headphones, while heaven is where people go to wait for and schedule appointments, opt for an herb consultation or enjoy a cup of herbal tea.

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Abbott saw the despair and tragedy befalling the world when COVID-19 hit, and simultaneously saw the need for a space like Refuge. It was like, we need more healing than ever, she said. But healers cant stay in business. Using Abbotts business experience, Refuge opened on April 5, 2021. I have an investment background and thought, you know, we could actually create a platform which helps patients but also helps keep acupuncturists in business and in the healing field that theyve worked so hard to be in, said Abbott. Were also all vaccinated, too, she added. Theyve also offered free treatments to frontline workers working in ICUs, emergency rooms, trauma bays and other high adrenaline settings throughout 2021.

When asked about the alternative health and wellness community in Denver, Abbott said, Theres always going to be enough healing to go around for everyone, so I really dont believe in competition.

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I think about the chiropractor down the street, she added. When he sends us patients, and I ask him what I could do for him, he just says Make them better. So I would say its a pretty giving community. Abbotts favorite part of the business by far is the people both those on her team and those who come in for treatments at Refuge. Watching patients come in in one state and walk out the door in a completely different state there is nothing better than that, she said. Its very, very humbling.

The word Refuge means sanctuary a space that provides shelter or protection. People who dont feel good need to feel safe. And these days, everyone needs to feel safe, Abbott said.

Find out more about Refuges offerings on their website, or follow along with them on Instagram.

All photos courtesy of Refuge Acupuncture.

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Definition/Introduction

Alternative medicine is a broad term encompassing a variety of medical modalities. These are typically supported by tradition and seldom taught in a Western medical setting. Such modalities range from the ancient Eastern practices of acupuncture and Tai chi, to herbal medicine, Reiki, chiropractic manipulation, and more. These services are often used interchangeably with the term "alternative medicine", a designation created in the 1800s that distinguished these modalities as alternative to allopathic medicine. Allopathic medicine is also commonly referred to as Western medicine, evidence-based medicine, conventional, or mainstream medicine. In the nineteenth century, allopathic medicine was based on a practice of opposites whereas the alternative branch suggested that like cured like. Present day differences remain but tend to revolve around a disease-centric (allopathic) versus a whole-body (alternative) approach. Alternative practices focus on stimulating the bodys ability to heal itself via energy alignment, herbal supplementation, and other balancing techniques. Conversely, allopathic medicine focuses on symptom-specific treatment, typically with pharmacological or invasive methods to remove the offending agent. With ancient records supporting alternative modalities and rigorous clinical trials supporting allopathic modalities, there continues to bedisagreementover which method is proven beneficial and safe. Today, many physicians are embracing the beneficial aspects of both types of medicine through the practice of Integrative Medicine in which they combine appropriate alternative and allopathic techniques according to the patient, symptoms, and circumstances. Additionally, large trials attempting to solidify evidence for the anecdotal benefits of alternative medicine are increasing in popularity.

Common Forms of Alternative Medicine:

Acupuncture:

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese technique used to balance chi, the energy of life. According to the ancient beliefs, chi is an energy flow that courses along pathways within the body. These paths are termed meridians. With acupuncture, small needles are placed trans-dermally along these meridians to redirect chi. The needles are often manipulated via clockwise or counterclockwise twisting to further stimulate chi. Additionally, the needles can be connected to electric stimulators that provide intermittent or continuous electric stimulation. This newer form of acupuncture is termed Electroacupuncture. The placement and manipulation of the needles vary based on the goal of the treatment. Treatment applications are expansive and range from symptomatic treatment for depression[1], pain[2][3], gastrointestinal issues, allergic rhinitis[4]to specific goal-oriented approaches such as with fertility treatments or decreasing the risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease[5].

Ayurveda:

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian practice that originated thousands of years ago. In Sanskrit, Ayurveda translates to The Science of Life and is often referred to as the Mother of All Healing. This practice was passed down verbally and very few written documents are accessible today. Many alternative therapies are rooted in the basic belief system coined by Ayurveda that supports the promotion of health through the balance of mind, body,and spirit. It is believed that a unique combination of five universal elements makes up each individual: space, air, fire, water, and earth. These elements make up three doshas, or energies: Vata dosha, Pitta dosha, and Kapha Dosha. Each person has a unique combination of these energies, each with its own properties and controls. When one becomes ill, it is a result of an imbalance in their doshas that must be rebalanced. The Ayurveda practice focuses on maintaining a healthy balance amongst all these aspects of life to promote health and well-being. Many homeopathic and naturopathic practices are rooted in this belief system.

Herbal Medicine:

Herbal medicine is another loosely defined and broad term that encompasses a variety of practices. Many cultures throughout history have embraced botanicals and herbs for their healing properties. For example, the ancient Egyptians wrote a book in approximately 1550 BC called Ebers Papyrus in which they detailed the medicinal uses of over 850 plants. Similarly, much of today's knowledge on herbal supplements stems from Traditional Chinese Medicine in which herbs are prescribed and used for various ailments such as depression[6], respiratory symptoms including COPD[7], hepatic dysfunction[8]and chronic heart failure[9].

Today, many herbal products and supplements are sold over-the-counter in grocery stores, pharmacies, and clinics. An herbal product is any plant-based product used to improve health while an herbal supplement is an herbal product intended for internal use only. These products and supplements come in various forms including dried, minced, powdered or capsulated. They can then be utilized in various ways through methods such as ingestion (via pill or brewed teas), application (lotions, creams, and oils), or absorption (bath soaks). In the United States, these substances are categorized as food as opposed to medication and are thus not regulated by the FDA (see more about this in the Issues of Concern section).

Many case reports have been documented describing the beneficial effects of herbs and Traditional Chinese Medicine claiming cures for various diseases. Several large-scale evaluations have been proposed to validate these claims and improve the legitimacy of herbal substances within the scope of Western medicine.

Some commonly used herbal supplements:

Black cohosh: Primarily used for issues regarding the female reproductive system such as menstrual cramps.

Echinacea: Used to enhance the immune system

Garlic: Noted for its beneficial cardiovascular effects particularly cholesterol.

Ginseng: A commonly used energy-boosting agent (often found in energy drinks)

St Johns Wort: Claims improvement in mood, particularly mild to moderate depression.

Body Manipulation:

Yoga, massage, Tai chi, chiropractic, and Osteopathic manipulations all fall under the umbrella term Body manipulation. These practices vary greatly in their implementation but boast similar beneficial effects. Yoga and Tai chi are ancient exercises aimed at improving the health of both the mind and the body.

Yoga does this through asanas (postures and poses aimed to improve balance, flexibility,and circulation), pranayama breath, and samyama (meditation). Ancient yoga practices were rooted deeply in spiritual and religious beliefs; however, modern yoga has shifted the focus to a more personalized approach in which mindfulness and openness are encouraged as opposed to the subscription to certain religious beliefs. Many forms of yoga have emerged since its inception in ancient India (~300 BC) including vinyasa yoga which focuses on flowing movements coordinated with the breath, Bikram or hot yoga which is performed in a heated room, and Hatha yoga which incorporates a variety of different yoga techniques in one practice. While there are many challenges in studying the effects of yoga, thereare numerous studies documenting the benefits of yoga such as improved balance, strength, flexibility, and decreased pain and inflammation.

Tai chi is an ancient Chinese practice that similarly focuses on strengthening the mind-body connection. Originally, it was performed as a form of self-defense, but has since morphed into martial-arts inspired movements coordinated with the breath. These movements are performed at the participants own pace in a slow and continuous methodas a form of active meditation. The practice has many renditions varying from those focused on meditation to a more traditional self-defense approach. Tai chi claims comparable effects to those of yoga including improved mood, flexibility, stamina, and balance with decreased anxiety/depression and insomnia, among others.

Massage, chiropractic,and Osteopathic manipulations differ from yoga and tai chi in that a trained practitioner is adjusting ones body with an external force. Each specialist uses a unique diagnostic approach consisting of observation, palpation, and possibly additional imaging modalities such as x-rays and other body scans. They then manipulate soft tissues, primarily muscles, and bones to realign the body to its intended alignment.

Other alternative modalities:

Reiki

Biofeedback

Meditation

Hypnosis

Guided Imagery

While alternative modalities are rooted in thousands of years of tradition, there remain associated safety concerns. Implementing any alternative therapy can influence efficacy and dosing of many pharmaceutical agents, therefore knowledge of all ongoing medical treatments is imperative to safe care. Present-day practitioners are often open-minded about alternative techniques and can help incorporate appropriate methods into a comprehensive care plan.

Specific issues of concern:

Acupuncture:

Complications with acupuncture are relatively rare; however, always ensure patients are seeking care from a reputable, well-trained practitioner. Patients may be at higher risk for complications if they have a bleeding disorder or are taking blood thinners as these can increase the risk of bruising and/or blood loss. Additionally, electropuncture should be avoided in patients with a pacemaker. Pregnant patients should alert their practitioner as some puncture locations have been reported to stimulate labor. All patients should alert their acupuncture practitioner of any chronic illnesses and all prescribed medications.

Herbal Medicine:

In the United States, herbal products and supplements are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Because of this, there is significant variation between batches regarding potency and additive amounts. Additionally, herbal products cannot advertise use for specific medical treatment which can cause confusion about their intended purpose amongst consumers. Finally, many supplements interact with enzymes in the body causing variation in the absorption and efficacy of other drugs. For example, St. Johns Wort is a Cytochrome P450 inducer[10]thus increasing the metabolism and possibly decreasing the efficacy of other medications including but not limited to antibiotics, anti-virals, and other medications predominately metabolized by the liver. Of note, many pharmaceutical drugs use purified botanical agents and are under strict regulation by the government for potency and clarity purposes and can be used as an alternative to herbal supplements. Careful consideration of side effect profiles for any treatment modality should be taken prior to recommendation.

Body Manipulation:

Overall, yoga and tai chi are considered low-impact and safe exercise modalities. As with any physical activity, the risk of injury is present. To help mitigate this risk, proper technique should be ensured by a certified instructor, limitations should be outlined for each individual patient, and the practice should be implemented slowly to allow the body to accommodate any changes.

Extrinsic manipulation of any kind should be performed by a trained and licensed practitioner. High-Velocity Low-Amplitude (HVLA) manipulation places patients at highest risk for injury. Recommendations vary with each manipulation technique and location, but generally, patients with the following medical conditions should avoid manipulation: pregnant women, individuals with osteoporosis, severe arthritis, or active infection, those taking blood thinners, individuals with known bone fractures, breaks or spurs and anyone with a known connective tissue disorder. Risk of artery dissection, herniated disk, and worsening of pain should be conveyed to all individuals prior to manipulation of any kind.

With the increase in research regarding alternative medical therapies, more and more physicians are embracing an integrative medical approach. Utilizing the benefits of both Eastern and Western practices for particular ailments works best. For example, alternative approaches lend themselves to the treatment of vague symptoms which Western medicine lacks definitive treatment options for such as fatigue, cold or flu symptoms, generalized gastrointestinal issues, etc. Other ailments necessitate the involvement of antibiotics and/or surgery such as appendicitis and certain bacterial infections. Remaining open-minded, tailoring treatment therapies to individual patients, their interests, and belief systems proves the most beneficial healing method. Finally, staying up to date on research supporting or refuting all types of medical treatment is vital to providing effective and appropriate care for your patients.

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UR Medicine Strong Memorial Hospital this week opened a new, temporary unit for what are referred to as Alternative Level of Care (ALC) patients. These patients no longer need acute, hospital-level care but cannot currently be moved to nursing homes or group homes because of community-wide staffing challenges in these facilities.

The unit, located on-site at SMH, will ensure that these patients continue to receive quality care while awaiting placement. In addition, bringing as many ALC patients as possible together on a single unit, staffed appropriately for the level of care they need, frees other nurses to assist elsewhere in hospital.

Currently, Strong has an average of about 40 ALC patients on any given day, far higher than what was typically seen prior to the pandemic. The temporary unit, which opened Wednesday, currently serves 10-12 patients, and is able to accommodate up to 20 as staffing permits.

Highland Hospital, which is averaging 28 ALC patients, has created its own ALC unit, currently on standby, with the ability to open it quickly should Highlands census warrant it.

Patients are designated as ALC after treatment for a variety of conditions, including COVID.

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Editors Note: For years, counterterrorism officials and outside analysts alike have relied on identifying distinct groups or at least analytic categories to sort terrorist and other violent threats. However, weird hybrids regularly emerge, with previously distinct right- and left-wing extremists converging in dangerous ways. Cynthia Miller-Idriss and Brian Hughes of American University examine these strange coalitions, describing their emergence and identifying the factors that drive them.

Daniel Byman

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Over the past several months, far-right extremists have valorized the Unabomber and praised the Taliban. A re-launched white supremacist group announced a new Bolshevik focus calling for the liquidation of the capitalist class. A burgeoning ecofascist youth subculturespread largely through social media imageboard accounts and commercial merchandisecelebrates nature worship and rootedness within a physical homeland while calling for a white ethnostate.

Coming on the heels of a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol at the hands of a strange coalition of unlawful militias, white supremacists, QAnon conspiracy theorists, Proud Boys and ordinary Trump voters, these trends highlight the strange and unanticipated ways in which domestic violent extremism scenes in the United States are fragmenting and reassembling. The transformation is taking place both organizationally and post-organizationally.

On the organizational side, political violence is emerging from a loose new coalition that spans the extremist spectrum in ways that muddle the ideological basis typically understood to be at the root of terrorist and extremist violence. On the post-organizational side, exposure to extremist content and radicalization into ideologies and violence outside the boundaries of organized groups is increasinglargely through online encounters with propaganda, disinformation and extremist ideas.

The new coalitions became especially visible as the coronavirus pandemic began, when protests against shutdown orders and mask mandates drew thousands to state capitol buildings. These protests brought together groups whose interests are not typically alignedheavily-armed unlawful militia members, conspiracy theorists waving QAnon signs, and anti-vaxxers whose traditional base draws primarily from leftist and alternative medicine spaces. They were mobilized by their single common denominator: anti-government sentiment about management of the pandemic.

This breakdown in previous ideological boundaries has continued. Boundaries have melded between those who believe in radical ecology and the preservation of natural ecosystems and those who believe that environmental sustainability is linked to racial entitlement to the land and requires extreme immigration control or deportation. Some boogaloo adherents who advocate a new civil war marched alongside racial injustice protesters because of shared anger at law enforcement. Small but highly vocal contingents such as the post-left and national Bolshevik tendencies have come together to form a cross-ideological anti-capitalist column, which expresses itself in social media churn through disparate fragments of culture war talking points, Stalinism and fascism all tossed together.

In many ways, the phenomenon is nothing new. Extremist scenes and movements have experienced internal fissures, infighting and fragmentation for years due to differences in beliefs about tactics (such as the use of violence), conflicting views on particular parts of their ideology (such as about Jews and whiteness) or restrictions on who can be members (such as women). Increasingly, this conflict is occurring not just across relatively bounded groups but also among a broad muddling of ideological beliefs within domestic and international extremist scenes, movements and individuals. These trends are different from previous iterations of extremist fracture and reformation.

There are at least four reasons for the increased muddling of ideological rationales: the increasing ability of cross-ideological concepts to mobilize violence, rising event-driven violence, tactical convergence and communication infrastructure.

The merging of extremist ideologies is encouraged by the employment of ideas embedded with a simultaneous call to action, what we call mobilizing concepts. They are different from traditional ideological frameworks, which are rooted in more clearly articulated beliefs or theories about how political or economic systems should work, such as anarchism, communism or fascism. Mobilizing concepts, on the contrary, can be applied to a wide range of ideological frames or justifications. They include the notion of the boogaloo (a code word for a second civil war), the concept of the three percenters (based on the false claim that it took only three percent of colonists to rise up against the British), and the idea of a threat to Western values. All three justifications have the potential to mobilize significant cross-ideological support around a concept, rather than an ideology.

Event-driven political violence and extremism refers to relatively spontaneous coalitions across ideological groups and movements that emerge around a common protest or demonstration. The state capitol protests related to coronavirus mandates is one example; the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol is another. Event-driven ideological coalitions emerge based on opportunities to assemble larger groups of people by focusing on the lowest common denominator that unites them, thereby creating a temporary convergence across myriad ideologies and extremist cultures.

Its not only concepts and events that lead to cross-ideological muddiness and coalition-building. There has also been increasing strategic and tactical convergence in ideologically agnostic ways, especially around the idea of accelerationism. Accelerationism is a goal and a tactic drawn on by a variety of movements that are united around the objective of overthrowing the countrys prevailing political and social order. Extreme environmentalists might use the tactic to accelerate violence directed against commercial logging companies, for example, while anti-government extremists would use it to target elected officials or government buildings. Accelerationist objectives converge around the idea of inspiration; their promoters see their goals not as mere terrorist retaliation or intimidation but, rather, as focused on inspiring others to undertake similar violence and accelerate the collapse of systems that extremists believe must be demolished and reconstructed. As a strategic orientation, the tactic has been growing across the political spectrum.

Fourth and finally, material infrastructure enables the muddling of ideological rationales. Specifically, digital media shapes the communication and consumption of ideological content. The infrastructure of digital communication technology, at both engineering and design levels, makes motley ideological blends increasingly commonand perhaps even inevitable. The arrival of the hyperlink has made it orders of magnitude easier for someone with a grievance to leapfrog from left-wing anti-interventionism to New World Order reptilian conspiracy theories to anti-civilizational deep ecology to far-right national anarchism to the boogaloo movement and beyond. And the online nature of these ideological explorations makes it less likely that contradictions will ever be reconciled. Instead, they accrue in an ever-evolving set of fragmented ideological commitments, extremist identities and conspiracy beliefs.

This state of affairs makes it all the more evident that current counter-extremism approaches are woefully inadequate. Policymakers will not be able to solve tomorrows problems of extremism with the surveillance and securitized tools honed in yesterdays battles. On the contrary, the only hope there is for reducing pressing extremist threats to democracy is through early prevention and intervention. This includes reducing peoples vulnerability to online manipulation, providing digital and media literacy training for all, and reducing the kinds of moral disengagement and dehumanization that are demonstrated precursors to political violence. But understanding the nature of the evolving problem is an essential first step.

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Dharamsala, December 18

Governor RV Arlekar, who was on a visit to Kangra district, said the Ayurveda was a permanent system of medicine, which was being adopted by the world today.

The Governor said this while addressing heads of departments of various faculties at Government Ayurvedic College, Paprola. He said it was ironic that Ayurveda medicines were taken as an alternative medicine. The government was promoting the ayurvedic system in a big way. Ayurvedic decoction and kwath had been widely recognised during the pendemic, he said.

He also praised the administration for setting up herbal gardens on the college campus. We can also inspire others towards medicinal plants. I have spoken to the State Forest Department. The college can make a contribution. Students can play the role of a catalyst in this work, he said.

Principal of the college Vijay Choudhary, welcoming the Governor, said the specialisation was being made available in 14 subjects. A multi-facility hospital of about 200 beds had been set up, he said.

Nipun Jindal, DC, Kangra, informed the Governor about the decoction prepared by NGOs at the local level and other products made from bamboo. Earlier, the Governor visited the house of martyr Lance Naik Vivek Kumar in Upper Thehdu village under Jaisinghpur, met his family members and consoled them. TNS

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House Bill 1741 allows patients to use Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19.

HARRISBURG, Pa. As more Pennsylvanians are diagnosed with COVID-19, families of those infected are ready to give alternative treatments a try to save dying loved ones. But the path to experiment controversial medicines is not an easy one.

On Monday, Rep. Dawn Keefer, who serves York and Cumberland Counties spoke in front of the state health committee on the benefits ofHouse Bill 1741. The bill, written by Rep. Keefer, would give doctors the approval to prescribe off-label drugs like Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 patients.

"We need to give everyone more resources and effort into treatment, preventative and outpatient treatment as we are the vaccines," said Keefer.

Ivermectin is FDA approved to treat parasites in animals and to treat parasitic worms in humans. However, the FDA has said the drug has not been approved to treat COVID-19 and can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and even death if taken in large doses.

Hydroxychloroquine is FDA approved to treat chronic discoid lupus erythematosus, systemic lupus erythematosus in adults, and rheumatoid arthritis. However, the FDA issued a caution against using the drug to treat COVID-19 as it causes heart rhythm problems in patients.

The FDA warnings have caused some hospitals to keep the two drugs off their treatment plan to help fight COVID-19. Still, some doctors who believe the drugs can work say institutions are blocking them from being able to freely treat their patients.

"My purpose here today is to rebuild the physician-patient covenant and prevent physicians' hands from being tied," said Dr. Chaminie Wheeler, a doctor in the Bucks County area.

However, other medical professionals say monoclonal treatments and vaccines are the only two treatments for COVID-19.

"There's no supplement or other over-the-counter treatments that would come close to the effectiveness of vaccines," said Dr. Denise Johnson, Pa Physician General.

The Democratic Caucus also chimed in, saying:

Requiring a pharmacist to dispense a prescription limits their ability to intervene in situations where a patient is prescribed conflicting medications. House Bill 1741 would tie the hands of medical professionals to prevent potentially lethal combinations of drugs.

- Nicole Reigelman, Democratic Caucus Spokesperson.

"I think we can't put everyone in a box in medicine. One situation is not for every individual," Dr. Wheeler added.

Rep. Keefer said she plans to amend the current bill and hopes to move it out of House Committee by February.

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New bill would allow doctors to prescribe alternative treatments to fight COVID-19 - FOX43.com

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Medical tourism, which draws people from all over the world and encourages them to pursue world-class alternative medical care, is also being promoted by regulatory bodies. In some Indian states, for example, regulatory agencies have invested heavily in settings standards of alternative facilities. Ministry of Ayush is established to oversee yoga, Ayurveda, homeopathy, and naturopathy education, product creation, research, and many other services in India.

COVID-19 Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2019 engulfed the world. It caused a worldwide halt. The entire global economy was affected. In addition, many people have also lost their lives. Around 252,297,094 cases and 5,091,465 deaths have been reported worldwide so far for COVID-19. The pandemic spread to almost every country in the world. In most industries, the pandemic resulted in some form of loss. As a result of the pandemic, the complementary and alternative medicine market also experienced a slowdown. Statista estimates that the complementary and alternative medicine market total worldwide revenue stood at approximately US$ 3.94 trillion in 2019. In 2014, the complementary and alternative medicine market generated revenues of US$ 5.4 trillion at a record high.

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Alternative treatments include the Alexander process, aromatherapy, natural medicine, homeopathy, reiki, naturopathy, acupuncture, and yoga. Not only industry players, but also medical settings, are implementing profitable business growth strategies to ensure successful marketing and promotion of alternative medicine therapies.

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Yoga and other modern medicines that concentrate on the mind are projected to benefit a lot of traction in the coming years. The growth of the mind healing intervention market of complementary and alternative medicine is expected to be aided by the expanding applications of yoga in chronic illnesses such as cancer, COVID-19, and cardiovascular ailments.

More than half of doctors in the United States have recommended at least one alternative health intervention to their patients, according to a report published in January 2020. Furthermore, many female physicians incorporate holistic medicine methods, while male physicians are more likely to prescribe osteopathic manipulation and chiropractic care strategies. The frequency of such surveys is projected to rise, allowing doctors, patients, and medical schools to learn more about the wide variation in alternative therapy use.

Major Players:

Some of the major players in the global market for complementary and alternative medicine include John Schumacher Unity Woods Yoga Centre, The Healing Company Ltd., Columbia Nutritional, Nordic Nutraceuticals, Herb Pharm, Sheng Chang Pharmaceutical Company, Pure encapsulations, LLC, Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute, and AYUSH Ayurvedic Pte Ltd.

Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Intervention Outlook

Traditional Alternative Medicine/Botanicals

Ayurveda

Apitherapy

Bach Flower Therapy

Naturopathic

Traditional Chinese

Traditional Korean

Traditional Japanese

Traditional Mongolian

Traditional Tibetan

Zang-Fu Theory

Mind Healing

Autosuggestion

Hypnotherapy

Neuro-linguistic Programming

Self-hypnosis

Spiritual Mind Treatment

Transcendental Meditation

Body Healing

Acupressure

Acupuncture

Alexander Technique

Auriculotherapy

Autogenic Training

Chiropractic

Cupping Therapy

Kinesiology

Osteomyology

Osteopathy

Pilates

Qigong

Reflexology

Yoga

External Energy

Magnetic Therapy

Bio-magnetic Therapy

Magnetic Resonance Therapy

Radionics

Reiki

Therapeutic Touch

Chakra Healing

Sensory Healing

Aromatherapy

Music therapy

Sonopuncture

Sound Therapy

Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Distribution Method Outlook

Direct Sales

E-sales

Distance Correspondence

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Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Regional Outlook

North America

U.S.

Canada

Europe

France

Germany

UK

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Austria

Asia Pacific

China

India

Japan

Malaysia

South Korea

Indonesia

Central & South America

Mexico

Brazil

Argentina

Middle East & Africa

UAE

Saudi Arabia

Israel

South Africa

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Depression is a mental condition characterized by consistent feelings of sadness and low mood. Its normal to feel down or sad from time to time. Lifes demands can be overwhelming sometimes and put people in a state of emptiness or hopelessness. If these feelings remain for longer than usual, the individual may be battling depression.

The feelings of sadness and low mood from depression range from mild to severe, and it isnt something people can snap out of by simply getting their acts together. It can affect every aspect of a persons life, including work, play, and study. Depression is the worlds most common mental health condition and can get worse if not properly treated. Its also the leading cause of disability worldwide and affects members of all age groups. A 2019 study showed that 18.5 percent of US adults have depression in any given two-week period.

Untreated depression can get severe and worsen the symptoms of other conditions like diabetes, cancer, and asthma. Theres no cure for depression, but a person can effectively manage the condition with drug treatment, psychotherapy, and natural remedies.

Its difficult to point to a single reason for depression. Having depression is more often than not the result of an interplay of biological or circumstantial factors. The most common possible causes of depression include:

An imbalance of brain chemicals that regulate mood and behavior can trigger depressive episodes. Individuals with a less active frontal lobe also seem to report more cases of depression than the rest of the population.

A family history of depression can increase an individuals risk of developing the condition and related mood disorders.

Some medical ailments like heart attack, stroke, insomnia, cancer, and Parkinsons disease may increase depression risk. Those who experience accidents, physical or emotional pain for prolonged periods are also more likely to develop depression.

Changes in estrogen and progesterone levels during menstruation, postpartum period, perimenopause, and menopause can trigger depression.

Witnessing or experiencing abuse, trauma, and other violent events, especially during childhood, can affect how a person responds to fear and stress, thus increasing their likelihood of developing depression later in life.

Indiscriminate drug or alcohol use can lead to cases of depression.

The symptoms of depression vary in type and severity among individuals. A temporary feeling of sadness or low mood may not be depression. For a definite diagnosis, a patient must experience some of these symptoms daily for at least two weeks:

Depression treatment involves drugs that attempt to restore the balance of brain chemicals. The most commonly prescribed medications for depression are:

SSRIs act by increasing the amount of serotonin in the brain. Theyre the most prescribed drugs in depression treatment. SSRI examples include Zoloft, Paxil, and Lexapro.

SNRIs raise the levels of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain. Common examples include Effexor XR, Pristiq, and Cymbalta.

TCAs also increase brain serotonin and norepinephrine levels. They may present more side effects than SSRIs and SNRIs, so they must be used cautiously. Elavil, Tofranil, and Sinequan are some of the commonly used brands.

MAOIs increase the levels of serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine, and tyramine in the brain. Their side effects limit their use, and theyre only prescribed if a patient isnt responding to other classes of antidepressants. They include Nardil, Marplan, and Emsam.

Patients who dont respond positively to drug treatment can explore alternative therapies and lifestyle modifications as a substitute or adjunct to medication.

Some of these treatments are unapproved by regulatory authorities even though they may have some scientific backing. Its essential to speak to a professional before opting for these types of depression treatment.

Traditional Chinese healing systems find use in a significant number of conditions. Acupuncture is a type of treatment in which fine needles are inserted into specific points in the body to relieve symptoms.

The idea behind acupuncture is that disease is the result of an imbalance in energy. This treatment seeks to restore the balance of that energy. Studies show that acupuncture may help patients respond better to medications.

Traumatic circumstances can trigger depressive episodes, and patients can prevent those occurrences by changing how they respond to such conditions. Meditative practices like yoga and mindfulness help take the mind away from circumstances that can trigger depression or cause a relapse.

Some supplements like 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HT), Omega-3-fatty acids, and S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) may affect brain chemicals in ways that improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression. The FDA doesnt regulate these supplements, so patients must speak with their healthcare provider before using them.

Some herbs and plants have found use in depression treatment. Like other natural treatments, manufacturers may exaggerate the effectiveness of these herbs, so its up to the patient to work with their doctors to find out whether these herbs may help their symptoms. Common herbs for depression treatment include ginseng, St. Johns wort, chamomile, and lavender.

Generally, improving ones way of living can significantly ease depression symptoms or prevent a relapse. Simple activities like eating right, engaging in regular exercises, and developing a sleep routine can help depression. Other changes can include avoiding stress, doing what one loves, and finding time to relax with friends and family.

Depression is a common mental condition affecting lots of people and causing significant loss of productivity. Thankfully, it can be managed and even reversed with the right combination of medicine, alternative therapies, and lifestyle changes.

The manifestations of depression vary among patients. Patients should work with their healthcare provider to devise a treatment combination that offers them the best possible outcome during treatment.

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