Here is a link to a great article highlighting the benefits of exercise, especially outdoor exercise, as an inexpensive, readily accessible remedy for anxiety, insomnia, back pain, and more.
In health,
Step #1: Exercise!
April 30, 2013
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Hormone Health in the Childbearing Years-Article By Dr. Gina Published in LA Parent
January 28, 2013Check out the latest article by Dr. Gina, on hormone health in the childbearing years, published in LA Parent magazine.
Click here to access the La Parent article.
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Concierge Integrative Medical Services
November 4, 2012
Just a quick post to share my excitement as our medical practice expands to offer to our patients the only medical service of its kind in southern California.
As you know, I am passionate about integrative medicine, and after 15 years treating patients and teaching physicians how to practice this medicine, I am still in awe of the results that come with helping the body to heal itself. There are natural options available for major health challenges, like depression, infertility, ADHD, hormone imbalance, memory loss, chronic pain, and rheumatoid arthritis.
I have been practicing concierge medicine with our high profile patients and am now offering this service to more people.
As a concierge patient you have the option for home visits, a private line to the doctor, help with shopping for the best foods for your body, and a more personal and direct relationship, the way medicine used to be practiced, when your doctor was also a family friend.
Read about our patients’ experiences to learn firsthand from others who have gotten results with the help of this medicine.
You can call our offices at 310-734-0950 (Beverly Hills) or 949-715-9321 (Newport Beach) for more info.
In health,
Dr. Gina
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Birth Control for Men
July 24, 2012
Now this makes sense! A male contraceptive procedure that is 100 percent effective and reversible, and takes about 15 minutes to complete. Learn more by clicking here. How many women’s lives would be saved if they no longer had to routinely introduce synthetic hormones into their body? Hormonal contraception in women, unfortunately, is one of the most popular (and convenient) contraceptive strategies available right now. And more unfortunate is the long term damage it can cause to a woman’s health. Conditions including blood clots, stroke, cancer and other chronic diseases with an inflammatory component are well documented potential consequences that women face when taking oral contraceptives.
Let’s hope that better options present themselves and become available here in the US as soon as possible.
In health,
-Dr. Gina
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DR. CUSHMAN PUBLISHES PEER REVIEWED RESEARCH ARTICLE ON KEY NUTRACEUTICALS
May 3, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
A new peer reviewed article entitled “Primary Risks of Oral Contraceptives and HRT” discusses the benefits of two nutraceuticals- BRM4 and Plasmanex1, manufactured by Daiwa Pharmaceuticals, and researched by Dr. Gina Cushman in clinical practice.
(Newport Beach, CA) May 3, 2012- Gina Cushman, NMD, PhD, owner and founder of HealthBridge Medical Center and HealthBridge Management LLC in Newport Beach, CA has just been published in the peer reviewed Natural Medicine Journal, the official journal of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. She discusses ways to offset the primary risks that women face when taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and oral contraceptives (OC) prescribed by their physicians, including the use of 2 natural food extracts–Plasmanex1 and BRM4–one showing anticoagulant effects and the other exhibiting certain anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects. Her discussion is based on the results of a clinical research study on the extracts, that was led by Dr. Cushman at her medical practice, and presented worldwide at three PharmCon peer-reviewed continuing medical education events on June 9th, 2011; July 7th, 2011; and August 10th, 2011.
“I am pleased to see that our team at HealthBridge was able to research these nutraceuticals in a real world medical practice setting, identifying a new and important application for the products, and then share the results of our research with thousands of physicians and pharmacists worldwide, through continuing medical education seminars and now through publication in a reputable peer-reviewed journal, “ says Dr. Cushman.
Long-term use of OCs and HRT have been linked to increased risks of cardiovascular problems, and chronic immune disorders with an inflammatory component, including cancer. The research study designed and led by Dr. Cushman investigated the clinical effects of the use of BRM4 (also referred to as BioBran, MGN3 or RBAC in some countries) and Plasmanex1 (NKCP) for the purpose of uncovering potential benefits of combined use, as well as areas that may prove fruitful for further research into ways to prevent serious side effects from OCs/HRT. The 6-week private practitioner research study included case study results that demonstrated the significant impact of these 2 extracts—Plasmanex1 and BRM4—on OC users and HRT users, with regard to offsetting thrombotic risk and improving inflammatory symptoms.
Reference: Cushman, G. Primary Risks of Oral Contraceptives and HRT. Nat Med Journal. May 1, 2012. http://naturalmedicinejournal.com/article_content.asp?edition=1§ion=2&article=321
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About HealthBridge Management LLC
HealthBridge Management LLC is a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in medical marketing, sales and distribution for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. HealthBridge delivers simple, affordable and doable medical sales, research and marketing solutions to meet the need, worldwide, for quality education, and access to effective pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products. For further information on our firm, partial client list and client comments, please visit www.HealthBridge.tv or call 949.612.9890.
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Live CME Webinar Series on Thyroid Health
April 19, 2012
Join PharmCon’s pharmaceutical webinar series on “Innovative Strategies for Optimizing Thyroid Function” on April 23rd at 10:30 AM EST with Dr. Gina Cushman, NMD, PhD, founder of HealthBridge Management LLC and HealthBridge Medical Center in Newport Beach, CA.
Dr. Cushman will be discussing the benefits and appropriate use of the various thyroid medications available to healthcare practitioners, and a new approach to the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid-related imbalance.
AMA and ACPE approved for 1.25 live pharmaceutical continuing medical education credits. Cost is free to members (nominal $50 annual fee for unlimited access to live CMEs) and $30 to non-members.
Register Now
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How to Optimize Thyroid Function
December 13, 2011
Dr. Gina Cushman is delivering a second live online Continuing Medical Education presentation this Thursday, December 15th from 9 PM to 10:15 PM ET.
The presentation topic is: “Innovative Strategies for Optimizing Thyroid Function.” Healthcare practitioners (including licensed physicians, pharmacists, nurses and naturopathic physicians) receive LIVE pharmacy credit hours by logging on at www.freece.com and registering for Dr. Cushman’s talk.
Just a few comments from physicians and pharmacists who have attended Dr. Cushman’s presentation:
“Excellent breakdown and explanation of the key differences between thyroid products.”
“Would love to see more programs with Dr. Gina – so interesting – she is GREAT!”
“Excellent speaker and welcomed content!”
The lecture is free to members and only $30 for non-members and you receive 1.25 hours of live continuing medical education credits!
Hope to see you there!
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Thyroid Presentation Post Program Evaluation
November 28, 2011
Dr. Cushman’s lecture today on “Innovative Strategies for Optimizing Thyroid Function” was a great success. Here are just a few comments from the physicians and pharmacists in attendance:
“Thanks Dr Cushman,excellent presentation.”
“Would love to see more programs with Dr. Gina – so interesting – she is GREAT!”
“Please get Dr. Cushman back often. She’s excellent.”
“The best one on this [Live Continuing Medical Education] website.”
“Excellent speaker!
“Excellent speaker and welcomed content!”
“Excellent presentation!”
“Excellent breakdown and explanation of the key differences between thyroid products.”
Don’t miss her next presentation scheduled for Thursday, December 15th 2011 on www.freece.com and receive 1.25 hours of live continuing education pharmaceutical credits!
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Stay On Top of the Thyroid Epidemic
November 22, 2011
Dr. Gina Cushman of HealthBridge Management LLC to lead a live online continuing education (CE) event on “Innovative Strategies for Optimizing Thyroid Function.” Licensed healthcare professionals receive 1.25 hours of LIVE pharmacy credits by logging on to www.freece.com and registering for Dr. Cushman’s seminar. The first presentation, Monday November 28th, 2011, offers 1.25 hours of live pharmaceutical CE credits and runs from 10:30 AM ET to 11:45 AM ET.
As always, you won’t want to miss this talk, that will provide new information on how best to prevent and treat the most prevalent thyroid conditions of our time.
Note from Dr. Cushman…”most of my patients associate thyroid issues with weight gain or weight loss. This is true, but just as significant is the powerful impact that an unhealthy thyroid has on your mental health, causing depression, anxiety, difficulty focusing, and difficulty handling stressful situations. Most physicians only test “TSH” which is an antiquated and ineffective way to catch and treat the MAJORITY of treatable thyroid conditions our country is challenged with. I encourage all practitioners to attend this seminar that includes digestible, take home strategies and clinical pearls that you can apply in your practice the next day.”
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Don’t miss Dr. Gina’s popular live online continuing education (CE) presentation: Offsetting the Primary Risks of Oral Contraceptives and (HRT) Use in Women!
August 6, 2011
Dr. Gina Cushman, owner & founder of HealthBridge Management, LLC to deliver a live online CE presentation on Wednesday, August 10th at 7PM Pacific.
The presentation topic is: “Offsetting the Primary Risks of Oral Contraceptive (and HRT) Use in Women.”
Healthcare practitioners (including Naturopathic Physicians, Medical Doctors, Osteopaths, and Nurses!) receive free Pharmacy credit hours by logging on to PharmCon at http://www.freece.com and registering for Dr. Cushman’s talk.
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