Sensate-focus Technique: From 1 Different Sources
A method taught to couples who are experiencing sexual difficulties caused by psychological rather than physiological factors. The aim of the technique is to make both partners more aware of pleasurable bodily sensations, and to reduce anxiety about performance. It is particularly effective in treating loss of sexual desire (see sexual desire, inhibited), or inability to achieve orgasm (see orgasm, lack of), and in helping men to overcome impotence or premature ejaculation (see ejaculation, disorders of).
Not septic; free from septic material technique.... aseptic technique
The origin or source of an infection or vector population.... focus
Ways of producing images of body organs that record, process and analyse sound waves, radio waves or X-RAYS passing through or generated by the body’s tissues. ULTRASOUND scanning using high-frequency, inaudible sound waves directed at the area of the body being studied is the most generally used scanning procedure. Sound waves are re?ected more powerfully by some structures than others, and a pattern of those re?ections is detected and shown on a screen. Other screening methods include COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET SCANNING) and RADIONUCLIDE scanning, which measures the di?erential uptake of radioactive materials in the body’s tissues.... scanning techniques
An iterative group judgment technique in which a central source forwards surveys or questionnaires to isolated, anonymous (to each other) participants whose responses are collated/summarized and recirculated to the participants in multiple rounds for further modification/critique, producing a final group response (sometimes statistical).... delphi technique
A type of group discussion that is designed to elicit information about the wants, needs, viewpoints, beliefs and experiences of the intended audience. Focus groups can aid in better understanding the expressions and terminology commonly used by people in the audience, as well as their attitudes and beliefs about health care. They are useful for helping uncover the reasons behind people’s responses.... focus group
A face-to-face group judgement technique in which participants generate silently, in writing, responses to a given question/problem; responses are collected and posted, but not identified by author, for all to see; responses are openly clarified, often in a round robin format; further iterations may follow; and a final set of responses is established by voting/ranking.... nominal group technique
Chinese people consider the brain a priceless and irreplaceable possession. Its tranquility is very important, this being the reason why they have special rituals and treatments to enhance mental activity.
There are several reasons for you to want a focused and concentrated mind: to save energy, time and to be more effective in daily activities, as well as to sharpen the memory and the five senses.
How Tea for Focus works
Tea for focus usually relaxes the nerves and treats the anxiety and agitation.
Efficient Teas for Focus
It has been proven that Theanine tea and Cacao tea are efficient teas for focus.
Theanine is an adjuvant in the brain’s and nerves’s activities, acting as an enhancer for these processes. It also stimulates the brain’s chemical reactions.
Theanine substances are also to be found in green tea .
It is acknowledged for improving cognition, concentration and focus, having a long history in dealing with these mental states. It is recommended by Chinese traditional medicine and it is best known for its efficient treatments.
Also, Theanine can reduce blood pressure as well as the symptoms of schizophrenia.
To prepare Theanine tea, mix the L-theanine powder with water.
Cacao fruit is originating from the tropical areas of America. It is best known for its sweet taste and strong lasting flavor. It can be enjoyed as a chocolate bar or as a beverage.
Cacao increases the serotonin and endorphin levels. These two chemicals are responsible for enhancing the mood and elevating focus.
To prepare Cacao tea, mix the powder with hot water and enjoy it whenever necessary.
Tea for Focus: Side effects
Teas for focus may lead to insomnia.
Rarely, the syndrome of upset stomach has been noticed.
Pregnant and nursing women should not take the beverages, as it may cause agitation to the baby.
If any of these side effects occur, cease consumption and ask your doctor for advice.
Tea for focus is a natural way to enhance mental activities, so as to be more efficient and effective when dealing with daily tasks. Also, they have a nice long-lasting flavor.
... tea for focus
A therapy that aims to improve health by teaching people to stand and move more efficiently. The technique is based on the belief that bad patterns of body movement interfere with the proper functioning of the body and contribute to the development of disease.... alexander technique
a technique for creating a mechanical bond between resin-based materials and the enamel of teeth; it is used to retain and seal the margins of composite fillings, to retain brackets of fixed orthodontic appliances, and to retain resin-based *fissure sealants and adhesive bridges. Phosphoric acid is used to create a porous surface into which a bonding agent can flow.... acid-etch technique
the lesion produced in the lung of a previously uninfected person by tubercle bacilli. It is a small focus of granulomatous inflammation, which may become visible on a chest X-ray if it grows large enough or if it calcifies. A Ghon focus usually heals without further trouble, but in some patients tuberculosis spreads from it via the lymphatics, the air spaces, or the bloodstream. [A. Ghon (1866–1936), Czech pathologist]... ghon’s focus
a technique used in laparoscopic surgery in which the skin, muscle, fascia, and peritoneum are incised under direct vision to allow the insertion of a blunt *trocar, through which the laparoscope is introduced. [H. M. Hasson (21st century), US gynaecologist]... hasson technique
a technique for removing a stone from the ureter. It consists of ‘pushing’ the stone back into the renal pelvis, where it can be destroyed by *lithotripsy (‘bang’).... push-bang technique
a method for introducing a catheter into a blood vessel or cavity. First, a needle is used to puncture the structure, then a *guidewire is passed through the needle. The needle is removed, and the catheter is introduced over the wire. The technique is used in angiography, cardiac catheterization, cannulation of large veins, and drainage of abscesses and other body cavities. [S. I. Seldinger (1921–98), Swedish radiologist]... seldinger technique
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