by Andrew Van Vooren
Aromatherapy is a branch of herbal medicine that uses volatile oils from plants, known as essential oils, to affect someone’s mood and health, but does it work? So, is Aromatherapy a branch of herbal medicine? In Scotland, criminals with a drug addiction are to be given Aromatherapy in an offer to keep them out of prison. What is up with that?
by Cyndra Neal
Homeopathy? Brings to mind beaded doorways with the scent of burning patchouli incense wafting in the air and the melodic sounds of a sitar playing in the background with tree hugging, sandal sporting hippies in long flowing tie-dyed robes. Okay, I admit I am not very knowledgeable on the whole “natural thing”. But I did some research and it turns out homeopathy is a lot more mainstream than you’d think. With the recall of many children’s cough and cold medicines, it’s getting more popular every day.
by Andrew Van Vooren
The triggers of this disease are on the rise. More susceptible kids come in contact with triggers such as gluten. Kids exposed to toxins such as mercury, lead, pesticides, and second hand smoke have higher levels of autism. Some studies have reported many nutritional deficiencies in autism patients. Numerous studies have reported that supplemental nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, vitamins, and magnesium may provide moderate benefits to autism patients. Avoidance of glutens and other food chemicals may also provide some relief to autism patients.
Herbs with a lifting energy are used for diseases, Herbs with a floating energy have diaphoretic properties which are used for the initial stages of colds, flus, fevers and eruptive skin diseases. Herbs are commonly used to guide and assist healing for a wide range of emotional and physical illness. Below are some common medical herbs and some of their possible usages:
by Andrew Van Vooren
Taking a holistic approach to medicine is a whole-body experience and worth passing on to others. A degree in natural medicine has a bit of everything. You get to study massage, nutrition and the philosophies of what natural medicine are based upon. I believe it is all about treating the cause; healing the body as a whole instead of just treating symptoms and looking at the person as a whole. It’s about holistic health rather than segmental health. It would be nice to own a public clinic where people can come and get a consultation and treatment for free.
By Dr. Nancy Gahles
It is a complicated and heady experience, this business of being you. First of all, there is no clearly defined job description. Secondly, if you did manage to figure one out for yourself, it has the nasty propensity to keep changing just when you think you had it down pat.
These days, antibiotic-resistant tuberculosis and staph are making headlines, while this year’s flu shot is uncertain protection against this year’s flu strain.
by Marvin Ackerman M.D.
When we ask the question headlined in this article we must first clarify what we mean by cells that do not age. We are not talking about single cells that never get old. Rather, we are dealing with cells that are part of a group capable of renewing itself in various ways so that to all intents and purposes the group remains viable throughout the life of the organism. In this age of intensive research into the potential for stem cells to transform themselves into virtually new organs and thereby repair damaged tissues - perhaps eventually permit quadriplegics to walk again, cure genetic diseases, and generally turn the medical world upside down - I feel that we all need a better understanding of the underlying principles involved. An incisive review article called “The aging of lympho-hematopoietic stem cells” by Geiger and Zant, which was published in the April 2002 issue of Nature Immunology (the new journal recently created by the prestigious people who bring us their flagship journal Nature ) delves into the question in considerable detail. It is not my intention to dwell on complex details of this sort, but rather to extract those fine factual and theoretical facets inherently contained in a treatise of this magnitude.
by Marvin Ackerman M.D.
If there is one thing that we humans have learned to do extremely well, it’s to disagree. This controversial attitude extends into all facets of our existence - politics, religion, property, sex, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera. Science and morality have long been at odds over numerous differences of interpretation of evidence. Why not? After all, when exploring the boundaries of discovery, scientists rarely if ever agree completely.
by Marvin Ackerman, M.D.
No matter where you live - especially if it’s in a developing country - beware of unscrupulous traders in fake drugs. When it comes to making a fast fortune, anyone is fair game, even the sick or the dying. We can also go one step further. If you’re not dying already, these purveyors of malicious indifference would not hesitate in the least to provide you with the means of getting there. Children are no exception. Especially those afflicted with malaria in Africa where fake chloroquine may not just contain harmless ingredients but has actually been manufactured with aspirin in the formulation. Giving aspirin to young children with life threatening malaria is like lighting a cigarette near a tankful of gasoline. The result can be disastrous because the aspirin might help bring on dangerous acidosis, and is also considered to be completely “verboten” because of its tendency to cause Reye’s syndrome in children.
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