Western Medicine: A Nurse Speaks Out.

Working as a registered nurse in western medicine was my career choice for over 22 years, i am now retired and recovering from some medically induced issues. A synopsis of my story, I was adopted by abusive parents, I began eating as a way of escaping my emotions and pain, I became severly depressed, was given antidepressants, I was so fat that I was given huge amounts, I began to lose weight, but the dose never came down like my weight, so my body reacted to the high doses of antidepressants by having a manic episode.

I was diagnosed as bipolar, after only one event of mania, and after... (more)

Tags: depression, health, doctors, alternative medicine, bipolar, gastric bypass, energy healers

Mr. Jobs Should've Taken His Medicine

...much sooner than he decided. This information has been coming out as the release of his authorized autobiography arrive on everyone’s Kindle, I-Pad, and Bookshelf.

Now, this wasn’t all that surprising to me. After all, he’d turned to experimental treatment procedures, alternative medicine for pain and healing, and spiritual advisors for lifestyle advice. Of course, it was his right to choose them all because this was his life. But in the end, these were choices which most probably cost him dearly. He claimed he didn’t want anyone to open up his body, and that certain diets... (more)

Tags: steve jobs, randy mitchell, organic health, alternative health medicine, the inspirational writer, holistic alternative medicine, alternative treatments, about alternative medicine

Book review: A Brief History of Mathematics

...that Euler invented 200 years ago paved the way for the internet and discovers how Fourier transformed our understanding of heat, light and sound. In addition, he finds out how Galois’ mathematics describes the particles that make up our universe, how Gaussian distribution underpins modern medicine, and how Riemann’s maths helped Einstein with his theory of relativity. Finally, he introduces Cantor, who discovered infinite numbers; Poincare, whose work gave rise to chaos theory; and, G.H. Hardy, whose work inspired the millions of codes that help to keep the internet safe, and Nicolas... (more)

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Harmony in Synergy

...sediments with their tangled root systems. They maintain water clarity, filtering pollutants and trapping sediments originating from land. Harvested for durable, water-resistant wood, mangroves have been used in building houses, boats, pilings and furnitures. Leaves have been used in tea, medicine, and as a livestock feed as substitute for tobacco in smoking.

Mangroves are being considered by some scientists to be used in reforestation projects. Aside from planting trees, planting along the coast will not only increase plant life but will also help promote marine... (more)

Tags: environment, oceans, corals, seagrasses, mangroves, marine life, seas

Interview with B.A. Chepaitis - Author of The Fear Series

...with her. But as she does with all her prisoners, she did so only to make sure I got to the light.

In spite of the hard edge of her world, Jaguar believes thoroughly in the possibility of healing, and is always working toward that goal. As Alex says of her, she turns poison into medicine. Often when I’m writing her stories I think of a poem by Joy Harjo which says, “Keep us from giving up in this land of nightmares, which is also the land of miracles.” Jaguar knows both, and working with her has helped me do the same.

The Fear series is set in a familiar but... (more)

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ObamaCare…good medicine or bad investment?

An unpresented majority of Americans after one year of this bills passing, still believe that ObamaCare, if implemented, will cost jobs, hurt the economy, and cost more than projected.

However, aside from this being a flawed piece of legislation, to many Americans (myself included), ObamaCare is simply unconstitutional. The issue currently in the hands of the Supreme Court, is whether the federal government under the Commerce Clause can mandate and or force either the states or individual citizens into purchasing a product and or a service; they may or may not want.

At stake is... (more)

Tags: supreme court, obamacare, affordable care act, justice kennedy

Doc Rationing

...really know about our health care provision. Yes, it’s true; family doctor services and hospital care are indeed ‘free at the point of contact’. The real costs are elsewhere, and they are considerable. Anyway, let me take you by the hand and lead you through the streets of socialised medicine. I’ll show you something that’s bound to change your mind.

King’s article recalled a piece I wrote some years ago exposing some of the more outrageous aspects of the NHS. I shall proceed with the same points, though updated and adjusted principally for an American audience.

Tags: health care, the british national health service, socialised medicine

Are Our Judicial Systems Honest?

“Criticism is a bitter medicine. But the diseases that are plagueing our world make it necessary, to avoid decay. An honest and open talk should always be welcomed. Self-criticism and critical review of our past experiences, our performances, our way of life, is a sign of strength, not a weakness, for the betterment of our lives and future generations” said Mikhail Gorbachev the last President of USSR, who ended cold-war and pushed the WWIII further into future. So, keeping our congenial ideological antagonism and thoughts aside, the way he paved for the closed societies towards “openness”... (more)

Tags: democracy, judicial corruption, rule of law, judiciary, international court of justice, mikhail gorbachev, cold war, your lordship, my lord, eulogy in judiciary, ussr

Child Abuse for Dummies

... they are busy the first few days, taking your kids to the doctor,specialists, enrolling into school or special needs, visiting shrinks, taking them to children’s court, the dentist, or the offices or a half dozen other social workers, investigators or lawyers. And... if your child needs any medicine please make sure the worker gets it before they leave. (It's a big deal).

Don’t scream or act stupidly in front of the social workers, therapists the judge, anyone else, and especially your children. I know it’s hard, but Really - Don’t yell, scream or cry! It doesn’t help... (more)

Tags: foster care, child abuse, dcfs, social worker, tweaking

Drugs is it a crime? Or is nicotine worse!

...worse.

Most drug users I have met have had problems in there lives first to become a user, than the feeling of being alive is so hard to break.

The laughter has gone out of the life yet it is a positive move we can put back into the life of drug addicts. The laughter can be the medicine that pushes a person to stay away from drugs. Laughter releases endorphns to make you feel good naturally. We forget that laughter puts a different spin on how we think, eat and live.

Having seen the tragedy from a mothers love to her daughter, then to the grandchild that is brought... (more)

Tags: health, drugs, cigarettes, laughter, take control, nicotine