Articles related to "Hippocrates"
Hippocrates and Massage History
Some of the more interesting changes regarding the history of massage have a lot to do with the father of medicine, Hippocrates.
history of massage • massage techniques • massage therapy • hippocrates • massage
Some of the more interesting changes regarding the history of massage have a lot to do with the father of medicine, Hippocrates.
history of massage • massage techniques • massage therapy • hippocrates • massage
The Father of Medicine
A brief look at the origins of homeopathy.
homeopathy • hippocrates • natural • healing • holistic
A brief look at the origins of homeopathy.
homeopathy • hippocrates • natural • healing • holistic
The Oath
Reflections on an Ancient as Well as (Very) American Tradition
oath • president • presidency • washington • america
Reflections on an Ancient as Well as (Very) American Tradition
oath • president • presidency • washington • america
Maimonides - Medical Advice for Modern Men
The advice given by this Jewish physician who was born in the Spanish city of Cordoba in 1135 is relevant even for the 21st century
maimonides • spain • moshe ben maimon • rambam • jewish physician
The advice given by this Jewish physician who was born in the Spanish city of Cordoba in 1135 is relevant even for the 21st century
maimonides • spain • moshe ben maimon • rambam • jewish physician
A Guide to the Hippocratic Oath
Hippocrates of Cos was said to have lived sometime between 450 BCE to 380 BCE. He was a physician.
the hippocratic oath • the origins of the hippocratic oath • a transcript of the hippocratic oath • hippocrates and his writings • the ethical code of medicine
Hippocrates of Cos was said to have lived sometime between 450 BCE to 380 BCE. He was a physician.
the hippocratic oath • the origins of the hippocratic oath • a transcript of the hippocratic oath • hippocrates and his writings • the ethical code of medicine
A Flu or Two!
Find out the answer to "How can I get the flu twice?"
influenza • kids • flu • antigenic drift • antigenic shift
Find out the answer to "How can I get the flu twice?"
influenza • kids • flu • antigenic drift • antigenic shift
Herbalism
Herbalism is the use of plants to cure human ailments. This has been part of society from early times. It may help explain why herbs continue to be such popular garden plants.
herbalism • sumeria • shen-nung • ebers papyrus • yellow emperor's classic
Herbalism is the use of plants to cure human ailments. This has been part of society from early times. It may help explain why herbs continue to be such popular garden plants.
herbalism • sumeria • shen-nung • ebers papyrus • yellow emperor's classic
Natural Health
Natural health is a lifestyle which integrates all aspects of existence, spiritual, emotional, physical, social, environmental. Learn to speak the language of natural health.
natural health • natural • health • lifestyle • integrates
Natural health is a lifestyle which integrates all aspects of existence, spiritual, emotional, physical, social, environmental. Learn to speak the language of natural health.
natural health • natural • health • lifestyle • integrates
OK, So They Got It Wrong!
Even geniuses get it wrong sometimes.
thales • pythagoras • anaxagoras • hippocrates • democritus
Even geniuses get it wrong sometimes.
thales • pythagoras • anaxagoras • hippocrates • democritus
Willow, the Aspirin Tree
Aspirin may be the best known pharmaceutical in the world, but its basic ingredient has been known in Europe and North America as a natural remedy for centuries.
aspirin • best known • pharmaceutical • world • its basic ingredient
Aspirin may be the best known pharmaceutical in the world, but its basic ingredient has been known in Europe and North America as a natural remedy for centuries.
aspirin • best known • pharmaceutical • world • its basic ingredient
6 Foods to Boost Energy & Vitality
"Let food be your medicine and medicine your food." Why food is important in healing and details on six of the best foods to boost energy and improve vitality.
food as medicine • hippocrates quote • seaweed spirulina • chinese ningxia wolfberries • coconut oil butter
"Let food be your medicine and medicine your food." Why food is important in healing and details on six of the best foods to boost energy and improve vitality.
food as medicine • hippocrates quote • seaweed spirulina • chinese ningxia wolfberries • coconut oil butter
A Day In Kos Town
The island of Kos in the South Aegean is a well known holiday destination but the city of Kos is a town well worth taking a day to explore.
kos • greece • aegean • turkey • excursion
The island of Kos in the South Aegean is a well known holiday destination but the city of Kos is a town well worth taking a day to explore.
kos • greece • aegean • turkey • excursion
A Nutrient Rich Diet
The typical American diet contains many calories but few nutrients increasing the risk of auotimmune disease; a nutrient rich diet contributes to immune system health.
nutrient rich diet • nutrients • food nutrients • diet autoimmune disease • catechins
The typical American diet contains many calories but few nutrients increasing the risk of auotimmune disease; a nutrient rich diet contributes to immune system health.
nutrient rich diet • nutrients • food nutrients • diet autoimmune disease • catechins
Massage Technique Origins
Massage Therapy is a diverse field. There are many different types and techniques of massage therapy.
massage technique • massage • massage techniques • hippocrates • rubbing
Massage Therapy is a diverse field. There are many different types and techniques of massage therapy.
massage technique • massage • massage techniques • hippocrates • rubbing
First Do No Harm: Part 2, The Rant
The author presents a further discussion--some would say rant--applying the principle of <i>Primum non nocere</i> or First Do No Harm to the actions of certain elements of western, but particularly American society.
first do no harm • primum non nocere • medicine • hippocrates • hippocratic oath
The author presents a further discussion--some would say rant--applying the principle of <i>Primum non nocere</i> or First Do No Harm to the actions of certain elements of western, but particularly American society.
first do no harm • primum non nocere • medicine • hippocrates • hippocratic oath
Managing Pain the Natural Way
Nature has its own way of easing our aches and pains, whether they be physical or emotional. The best solution seems to be a room with a view of nature. Here's a brief look at some of the latest research dealing with managing pain the natural way.
hippocrates • washington state university • virginia lohr • caroline pearson-mims • johns hopkins university school of medicine
Nature has its own way of easing our aches and pains, whether they be physical or emotional. The best solution seems to be a room with a view of nature. Here's a brief look at some of the latest research dealing with managing pain the natural way.
hippocrates • washington state university • virginia lohr • caroline pearson-mims • johns hopkins university school of medicine
My Favorite Home Remedies (Part 1/Garlic)
This will begin a series of articles that relate to anyone and everyone who needs natural healing in their lives. We'll try to get at least one of this type of article in each month. Perhaps we can get a discussion going to share our favorite home remedies.
holistic • therapy • natural • remedy • garlic
This will begin a series of articles that relate to anyone and everyone who needs natural healing in their lives. We'll try to get at least one of this type of article in each month. Perhaps we can get a discussion going to share our favorite home remedies.
holistic • therapy • natural • remedy • garlic
Myth and Folklore: Birthwort
Birthwort. The very name has the reek of folklore; a plant (‘wort’) useful in childbirth, and perhaps other female conditions. Actually, it has had a much wider range of applications.
myth and folklore: birthwort • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • biology
Birthwort. The very name has the reek of folklore; a plant (‘wort’) useful in childbirth, and perhaps other female conditions. Actually, it has had a much wider range of applications.
myth and folklore: birthwort • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • biology
In a Nutshell ~ History of Mental Illness-pt1
Early description of mental illness, opinions and treatments
mental • illness • history • early • medieaval
Early description of mental illness, opinions and treatments
mental • illness • history • early • medieaval
American Medical Students in Scotland 1756-1765
A Scottish physician's notebook, found before 1925, lists by name, and city or state, American students at a Scottish university between 1756 and 1765.
american medical students in scotland • american doctors trained in scotland 1756-1765 • vere langford oliver • dr thomas clayton • thomas bullfinch
A Scottish physician's notebook, found before 1925, lists by name, and city or state, American students at a Scottish university between 1756 and 1765.
american medical students in scotland • american doctors trained in scotland 1756-1765 • vere langford oliver • dr thomas clayton • thomas bullfinch
History of Hydrotherapy
The healing benefits of hydrotherapy were first documented by Hippocrates in the 5th century and later described in accounts of cures attributed to natural springs.
history hydrotherapy • water cure • spas history • kneipp • typhus
The healing benefits of hydrotherapy were first documented by Hippocrates in the 5th century and later described in accounts of cures attributed to natural springs.
history hydrotherapy • water cure • spas history • kneipp • typhus
History of Massage
A brief look at the history of massage - 2 B.C. to 2006.
history of massage • massage • ancient healing practice • massage therapy • massage
A brief look at the history of massage - 2 B.C. to 2006.
history of massage • massage • ancient healing practice • massage therapy • massage
Medicine in the Middle Ages
Medicine in medieval times was an intriguing blend of superstition, tradition, plant-lore and knowledge passed down from the ancient Greeks and Romans.
medicine in the middle ages • healing the sick in medieval times • imbalance of humours theory in medieval medicine • bloodletting and surgery in the middle ages • the use of plants and herbs in medieval medicine
Medicine in medieval times was an intriguing blend of superstition, tradition, plant-lore and knowledge passed down from the ancient Greeks and Romans.
medicine in the middle ages • healing the sick in medieval times • imbalance of humours theory in medieval medicine • bloodletting and surgery in the middle ages • the use of plants and herbs in medieval medicine
The History of Aromatherapy
More than a spa treatment, aromatherapy was used as medicine in Egypt, Arabia, Greece and Rome, and by healers in European monasteries in the Middle Ages.
essential oils aromatherapy history • ancient egyptian greek roman arabian medicine • hildegard von bingen christian healers • linda smith • healing oils healing hands
More than a spa treatment, aromatherapy was used as medicine in Egypt, Arabia, Greece and Rome, and by healers in European monasteries in the Middle Ages.
essential oils aromatherapy history • ancient egyptian greek roman arabian medicine • hildegard von bingen christian healers • linda smith • healing oils healing hands
Trepanation, a Peephole to Joy?
Does the bizarre practice of boring a hole in the skull, known as trepanation, raise people's level of consciousness and well-being?
trepanation • amanda feilding • oldest surgery • dr. bart hughes • joey mellen
Does the bizarre practice of boring a hole in the skull, known as trepanation, raise people's level of consciousness and well-being?
trepanation • amanda feilding • oldest surgery • dr. bart hughes • joey mellen
Vitex – A Lilac Alternative
In warmer climates, where high temperatures and mild winters make growing lilacs difficult, if not impossible, vitex makes a great substitute.
vitex • vitex agnus-castus • chaste tree • texas lilac • drought tolerant
In warmer climates, where high temperatures and mild winters make growing lilacs difficult, if not impossible, vitex makes a great substitute.
vitex • vitex agnus-castus • chaste tree • texas lilac • drought tolerant
What is Hydrotherapy?
Hydrotherapy survived the ancient times, Middle Ages and two world wars, now it settles in our modern society as the foundation of today's spa establishments.
hydrotherapy • water • spa • father sebastian kneipp • bathhouse
Hydrotherapy survived the ancient times, Middle Ages and two world wars, now it settles in our modern society as the foundation of today's spa establishments.
hydrotherapy • water • spa • father sebastian kneipp • bathhouse
Online Medical Information: Private & Confidential?
Websites now let you store your most private medical information online. Is this for your eyes only?
medicine • privacy • web • medical records • internet
Websites now let you store your most private medical information online. Is this for your eyes only?
medicine • privacy • web • medical records • internet
The Chiropractic Adjustment
The concept of the chiropractic adjustment is discussed.
chiropractic • subluxation • spinal health • manipulation
The concept of the chiropractic adjustment is discussed.
chiropractic • subluxation • spinal health • manipulation
A Brief History of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Ideas about OCD, a serious mental illness, have evolved from ancient notions of melancholia and possession through to Freud's psychoanalysis and modern neurochemistry.
obsessive compulsive disorder • melancholia • religious melancholy • “anatomy of melancholy" psychoanalysis • neurotransmitters
Ideas about OCD, a serious mental illness, have evolved from ancient notions of melancholia and possession through to Freud's psychoanalysis and modern neurochemistry.
obsessive compulsive disorder • melancholia • religious melancholy • “anatomy of melancholy" psychoanalysis • neurotransmitters
Energy Medicine in AD
Energy medicine includes a number of different therapies such as acupuncture that correct imbalances or blockages of the body's bioenergy, which contribute to disease.
energy medicine • acupuncture • complementary medicine • alternative medicine • bioenergy
Energy medicine includes a number of different therapies such as acupuncture that correct imbalances or blockages of the body's bioenergy, which contribute to disease.
energy medicine • acupuncture • complementary medicine • alternative medicine • bioenergy
The Next Generation of the Hippocratic Oath
Out with the old Hippocratic Oath and in with the new Millenium Health Oath.
dr. alan greene • adam.com • hyppocratic oath • medicine • ehealth
Out with the old Hippocratic Oath and in with the new Millenium Health Oath.
dr. alan greene • adam.com • hyppocratic oath • medicine • ehealth
Divination Methods: More than fortune telling (Part 2, Astrology)
A discussion of astrology's connection to our health.
astrology • zodiac • health • wellness • body
A discussion of astrology's connection to our health.
astrology • zodiac • health • wellness • body
AUTODIDACTS AND GREAT BOOKS
Brief review of "The Day I Became an Autodidact," and starting on a reading tour of Great Books.
great books • autodidact • book review • classics
Brief review of "The Day I Became an Autodidact," and starting on a reading tour of Great Books.
great books • autodidact • book review • classics
Do No Harm
Examine the oaths that doctors take. Interesting and an eye-opener.
do no harm • oaths • ethics • lyme disease • doctor
Examine the oaths that doctors take. Interesting and an eye-opener.
do no harm • oaths • ethics • lyme disease • doctor
Tracing the History of a Plague - Part One
Five Hundred years before Christ, the Greek writer Thucydides wrote of a mysterious plague that struck the city of Athens during the Peloponnesian War. In this three part series, using a technique called retrodiagnosis, I'll explore the background, symptoms and finally the solution to this literary and medical mystery. Why? Because to understand the future of bioterrorism, one must understand the past.
plagues • influenza • black death • bubonic • death
Five Hundred years before Christ, the Greek writer Thucydides wrote of a mysterious plague that struck the city of Athens during the Peloponnesian War. In this three part series, using a technique called retrodiagnosis, I'll explore the background, symptoms and finally the solution to this literary and medical mystery. Why? Because to understand the future of bioterrorism, one must understand the past.
plagues • influenza • black death • bubonic • death
Apple Day - Celebrating UK Apples
Apples are good for you, giving Vitamin C and dietry fibre. What's more, they taste good and kids like them! That's why the UK's "Apple Day" has been running for 17 years
apple day • apple a day • vitamin c • 21 october • blenheim orange
Apples are good for you, giving Vitamin C and dietry fibre. What's more, they taste good and kids like them! That's why the UK's "Apple Day" has been running for 17 years
apple day • apple a day • vitamin c • 21 october • blenheim orange
Arthritis and Massage Therapy
Arthritis is a very common chronic condition. Massage therapy can help ease the symptoms and improve the quality of life for those living with arthritis.
arthritis • massage • natural arthritis treatment • massage therapy • arthritis
Arthritis is a very common chronic condition. Massage therapy can help ease the symptoms and improve the quality of life for those living with arthritis.
arthritis • massage • natural arthritis treatment • massage therapy • arthritis
Deaths from Errors in Hospitals
Recent studies have documented evidence of injuries and deaths in hospitals due to medical errors. This article situates these developments in wider historical contexts.
medical errors • do no harm • iatrogenic injury • death • hospital
Recent studies have documented evidence of injuries and deaths in hospitals due to medical errors. This article situates these developments in wider historical contexts.
medical errors • do no harm • iatrogenic injury • death • hospital
Is Massage Therapy Holistic?
Holistic health takes into account the whole person and the interaction between mind and body.
massage therapy • holistic • massage • body • mind
Holistic health takes into account the whole person and the interaction between mind and body.
massage therapy • holistic • massage • body • mind
Massage History - Women Healers
A glimpse of massage practices from around the world shows how women played a very big role in the historical development and utilization of massage.
massage history • women healers • history of massage • massage • pregnancy massage
A glimpse of massage practices from around the world shows how women played a very big role in the historical development and utilization of massage.
massage history • women healers • history of massage • massage • pregnancy massage
Natural Anti-Inflammatory
Learn how a natural anti-inflammatory diet can be effective in the management of pain and discomfort due to inflammation.
natural anti inflammatory • natural supplements • inflammation • manage inflammation • alleviate pain
Learn how a natural anti-inflammatory diet can be effective in the management of pain and discomfort due to inflammation.
natural anti inflammatory • natural supplements • inflammation • manage inflammation • alleviate pain
The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods
To give it the full title - The Condensed Encyclopedia of Healing Foods: A user-friendly guide to the nutritional benefits and medical properties of food.
healthy living book • book review healing foods • good book for dietery values • nutrional book recommendation • encyclopedia healing foods
To give it the full title - The Condensed Encyclopedia of Healing Foods: A user-friendly guide to the nutritional benefits and medical properties of food.
healthy living book • book review healing foods • good book for dietery values • nutrional book recommendation • encyclopedia healing foods
Aspirin
Aspirin. Take two and call me in the morning.
aspirin • web sites • science • bayer • acetylsalicylic acid
Aspirin. Take two and call me in the morning.
aspirin • web sites • science • bayer • acetylsalicylic acid
Auriculotherapy, Part 1
A short descriptive history of the healing art of auriculotherapy.
auriculotherapy • chiropractic • acupuncture • dr. paul nogier
A short descriptive history of the healing art of auriculotherapy.
auriculotherapy • chiropractic • acupuncture • dr. paul nogier
Hyssop
Hyssop's blue spires of bloom late in the summer are a great bee attractant.
hyssop • herb • culinary herbs • herb gardening
Hyssop's blue spires of bloom late in the summer are a great bee attractant.
hyssop • herb • culinary herbs • herb gardening
Weather Affects on the human Body
When it’s about to rain, it’s common to hear people say they can “feel it” in their bones – especially in an injured knee or the like. So doesn’t it make sense that other kinds of weather can influence the human body? Does it sound so crazy to claim that wind could cause a headache?
weather • human body • headache • migraine • health
When it’s about to rain, it’s common to hear people say they can “feel it” in their bones – especially in an injured knee or the like. So doesn’t it make sense that other kinds of weather can influence the human body? Does it sound so crazy to claim that wind could cause a headache?
weather • human body • headache • migraine • health
A History of Massage
Massage has been practised for centuries as a means of treating illness and promoting good health. This article is a timeline of the key developments and theories.
massage therapy • holistic massage • history massage • timeline massage • key developments massage
Massage has been practised for centuries as a means of treating illness and promoting good health. This article is a timeline of the key developments and theories.
massage therapy • holistic massage • history massage • timeline massage • key developments massage
Ancient History of Scented Gardens
Gardens have been common for thousands of years in one form or another; Ancient Persia, Egypt, the Greeks and the Romans heavily influenced the scents of today's gardens.
ancient history of scented gardens • history of aromatic gardens • egyptian use of aromatic gardens • greek and roman use of aromatic gardens • use of aromatic plants
Gardens have been common for thousands of years in one form or another; Ancient Persia, Egypt, the Greeks and the Romans heavily influenced the scents of today's gardens.
ancient history of scented gardens • history of aromatic gardens • egyptian use of aromatic gardens • greek and roman use of aromatic gardens • use of aromatic plants
Ancient Use of Herbs and Spices
The following list gives a glimpse into the flavorful folklore of the more common spices and herbs.
herbs • spices • middle ages • greek • roman
The following list gives a glimpse into the flavorful folklore of the more common spices and herbs.
herbs • spices • middle ages • greek • roman
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