The plan to overhaul the mental health system gives California families a glimmer of hope

In summary California families who have long sought sweeping reforms to the state’s mental health care system are feeling confident about Governor Gavin Newsom’s plan to pursue a bond order and update the mental health services law. Guest comment written by Randall Hagar Randall Hagar is a policy advisor and legislative advocate for the Psychiatric Physicians Alliance of California. He helped draft both the California Mental Health Insurance Parity Act and the Assisted Outpatient Treatment Act, also known as Laura’s Law. Gov. Gavin Newson’s announcement in the spring to radically…

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30-day anti-inflammatory and gut-healthy dinner plan

Dinner can be nutritious and delicious any day this month, thanks to these recipes. Ingredients like garlic, yogurt, beans, and legumes are anti-inflammatory and gut-healthy foods that are highlighted in these dinners. These dishes can help ease inflammation and its bothersome symptoms like joint stiffness and mental fog, while supporting gut health and healthy digestion. Recipes like our Horseradish Crusted Salmon with Crispy Leeks and Chicken Cucumber Pita Sandwiches with Yogurt Dip are tasty and healthy choices you’ll want to make all month long. Horseradish crusted salmon with crunchy leeks…

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7 Day GERD Diet Meal Plan

According to StatPearls, approximately 20 percent of U.S. adults suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Often referred to as heartburn or reflux, GERD symptoms can be quite uncomfortable and disruptive. Although people experiencing GERD or heartburn should see their primary care physician, some lifestyle changes and food choices can help improve GERD symptoms. In this plan, we plan a week of meals and snacks that include foods related to improving your acid reflux and limiting foods that may make your symptoms worse. According to a 2021 study published in visceral…

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