Dec 7 2011

The 4th DHCC and Dubiotech Networking event – lessons learnt

Dubai, 2011: This is my second visit to the DHCC/Dubiotech networking event. I think it is a great incentive put together by the DHCC/Dubiotech for healthcare professionals to come together, network and get business advice at different levels.

I have decided to chronicle lessons learned and advice received at the MedicalHealthWriter.com. Some of the networkers present were the Dental Centre (Dr. Bita Craig), Caduceus Healthcare Marketing (John Michael), Moorfields Hospital, The German Mobile Hospital and more.

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Nov 23 2011

Holotropic Breathing – a review

I attended the free holotropic breathing session at Breath & Health Centre, Jumeirah. The presentation was given by Dr Yahia and A. Antiss.  I wanted to understand from a logical point of view how this alternative therapy worked and the presentation answered most of my questions.

The only way to move forward to actually experience it.

So what is holotropic breathing? It is basically an alternative way of inner exploration of oneself through altered consciousness thanks to evocative music that is used. The session lasts for three hours per person (rotation between a breather and a sitter). Continue reading


Nov 9 2011

Music therapy for a brain injury – a video

I must admit, when I suffered from a mild concussion after the wooden pole hit my head, I resorted to some bed rest and minimal number of phone calls as I was quite spaced out.

However, here is a man who suffered from traumatic brain injury who uses music therapy to help heal. Interesting perspective.