Pulse!! Computer Medical Training
BusinessWeek online reports that Claudia Johnston, a PhD in nursing from Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, developed this virtual, clinical-training tool for medical and nursing students that compares to shooter video games.  Johnston realized the experience of playing high-tension games is similar to the skills needed in the life-and-death atmosphere of a hospital. 

Pulse!! is funded by the Office of Naval Research and is designed by BreakAway, the developer who has made simulations for emergency response teams. The movements of the 3-D characters were motion-captured using real-lfe medical staff and medical students.  Students playing the platform will assume the role of the health-care provider and interact with the patient. The BreakAway team is working on depicting facial expressions like pain.

Pulse!! will be the most complex, game-influenced medical-training to date when the prototype is released by the end of 2006.

Boneset for Colds and Flu
Perhaps you have not heard of this lesser-known herb.  Boneset is an immune system booster, pain reliever and fever reducer and studies show it fights germs and infections. Put a teaspoon of this herb in a cup of hot water to form a tea. Steep for 10 minutes, then strain before drinking.

Onions for Bug Bites
Rub a bee or mosquito bite with an onion.  Onion is an amazing anti-inflammatory.

Deliver us From Evil the Movie
I saw a film that was so disturbing and powerful, I feel I must share.  If you are concerned about the abuse of power using the name of God see this film: Deliver us from Evil The Movie

Wanna Help?
Have you seen these bright yellow collection boxes around your city?  Planet Aid helps fund schools and health care education worldwide through your clothing donations.   To find out more:
http://www.planetaid.org/

Fun--Bite
Seen at a church in Mount Shasta:  "This church is prayer conditioned".

Thieves Essential Oil
Build your immune system with this powerful, effective essential oil. Show Me

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Happy, Healthy Halloween!

Until next month,
Miluna Fausch, HHCP