Archive for the 'Medicine' Category

Alternative Medicine vs Conventional Medicine - Pt 2

Sunday, November 9th, 2008

In Part 1 we discussed the fact that alternative medicine (so called) was being used in ancient times long before conventional medicine came on the scene. It is interesting to note that there were not so many diseases plaguing mortals in those days. What has caused this never-ending increase of deadly diseases that wreak such […]

Cancer: The Ugly Truth About Chemotherapy

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008

I received a fax of a news report: ?Widow of ?Superman? actor dies of lung cancer at age 44.? On the fax is scribbled: ?So much about scientific, evidence-based medicine!? The report said that the singer-actress died of lung cancer, a year and half after her ?Superman? husband had died. She died at […]

Preparing for a Career in a Medical Service Field

Friday, October 31st, 2008

A career in medicine can be extremely rewarding. As the population ages, there is a great demand for skilled nurses, doctors and other medical professionals. It is one of the fastest growing career fields today.

If you are preparing for a career in a medical service field, you will first need to investigate the different training […]

Sir Sean Connery at 75: An Enduring Study in Triumphant Contrast

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

From the 1930's working-class alleys of Edinburgh, to the world stage, advocating fiercely for Scottish independence … from the grimy cover-alls of an unknown bricklayer to the gleaming muscles and revealing bikini of a Mr. Universe finalist … from simply “Welder #2″ in his first flick to the inimitable, debonair “Bond, James Bond” eight years […]

Cutting Edge In Medicine- The Alternative Medicine

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

Alternative medicine is termed as informal, supplementary, and complementary medicine. Alternative medicine is lot different from conventional medical approaches and mainly prescribed instead of the regular treatments in allopathic field. The treatments, which are included in alternative medicine, are herbal medicine, homeopathy, Chinese, non-medical massage therapy, hypnosis, chelation therapy, acupuncture, tribal-traditional medicine, Christian […]

$100 Million Naming Rights: Entitlement or Need?

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

Mile high expectations or just a fishing trip?

In late November of 2006, the University of Colorado announced a $25 million gift from Denver philanthropist Phillip Anschutz. In appreciation of this donation, the Medical Campus in Aurora was re-named in Anschutz?s honor.

The School of Medicine used the announcement to trumpet the call for a naming rights […]

Vitamin D - A Closer Look At Cancer Prevention

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

Vitamin D is the nutrient long known for it's critical role in the body's processing of calcium and subsequent maintenance of the bones and teeth. However, studies are revealing more and more evidence supporting the role of vitamin D in protecting the body by significantly cutting the risk for most forms of cancer. In fact, […]

Alternative Medicine School FAQs

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

Alternative medicine schools instruct in health and medical disciplines that are used in place of, or in addition to, conventional medicine. In most cases, alternative medicine schools involve an in-depth course of study that frequently incorporates metaphysical or spiritual attributes more specifically, mind-body-spirit medicine that is applied to the “whole” person, and not just the […]

Colon Cleansing Dangers

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

You can find colon-cleansing products literally everywhere. However, you should always be careful with colon cleansing systems, because you owe it to yourself to use the best products. It is always preferable that you seek the help of a medical professional when it comes to choosing colon-cleansing formulas. For instance, there is always the danger […]

Improving Quality of Life After Chemotherapy

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

After active treatment is a time when patients often feel at a loss. The frequent treatments, follow ups and consultations have ended, but the fear of recurrence and side-effects of treatment may not have not gone away. The transition away from the aggressive fight to a care that is not as defined leaves […]