GPs (physicians) can help people quit smoking by encouraging them to join coaching program

I came across an article posted on NHS.UK, 'How GPs can help people quit smoking,' and interesting to know that medical doctors encourage their patients to have a friend or a relative to help them out in quitting. Quoted from the article:

"I encourage people to try to quit with a friend or relative, and also point out the financial benefits of quitting, which can add up to thousands of pounds a year."

I believe that doctors should also mention coaches, therapist, counselors, and communities to patients who need help to recover -- from smoking, or on things that cause stress (which leads to bad health) on them. Because as mentioned also in the article, prescription drugs may have negative side effects on some people. 

"Occasionally, I will prescribe bupropion (Zyban), a drug that reduces the craving for nicotine. This isn't for everyone as it can cause epileptic fits in people prone to them and can affect liver and blood pressure, so needs close monitoring. Some people do very well with the medication, so it's worth considering."

As always, the natural organic way is the best way to heal. And, what can be more organic than human relationship as the medicine to cure 'smoking addiction.'

 

 

 

Livingroom Interview of a Life Coach

I intend to interview Maia Berens of 'All About Life Coaching' (http://allaboutlifecoaching.com/) to get a glimpse of a life coach's life. But before I can create a feature about her, you can check her 'Livingroom Interview' video. This can give you a preview of how it is to be a life coach.

In the first part of interview, she talks about her 3 magic secrets:
* Life is a school
* Friend indeed
To know the 3rd magic secret, check the video, or you can check her book, 'Once Upon a Time There Was You' (http://allaboutlifecoaching.com/book-by-a-life-coach).>

Shelley Evenson-Service as Design

<p>Shelley Evenson-Service as Design from Interaction Design Association on Vimeo.</p>

I am sharing this Shelley Evenson talk, which focuses on adding a social element to health management system. Looking at it, would it not be wonderful if there is a facebook or a social web application for promoting human health and wellness? It looks like a long-shot but this is the main goal of Wakulu coaching application — to add value and meaning to people’s lives.

I am reposting it via posterous hoping the video is properly embedded.