All four of the Christian gospels tell the story of the anointing of Jesus’ feet with precious Spikenard Oil, or ointment. Here is the version from the Gospel of John: Then Jesus six days before the Passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. There they…
THE MARCH OF MEDICAL PROGRESS – BUT TO WHERE?
The evolution of medicine and healing down through the ages, and through various civilizations, cultures, and traditions is indeed a spectacular and panoramic thing to behold. It is forever spurred on by man’s persistent drive to find new ways to relieve suffering and disease, and to heal the afflicted. One can only marvel at the…
Greek Medicine for the Greeks? What a Novel Idea! After Its Long Odyssey, Will Greek Medicine Finally Come Back Home?
Over the years here at GreekMedicine.net, I have heard from various people in Greece, and many of them were seeking to revive or resurrect, in one way or another, various aspects of Greece’s glorious past and hallowed wisdom and traditions. Most recently, I heard from an American expatriate living in Greece who was interested in…
Superfood Scammers – You Know Who You Are!
Over the years, I have examined various multi-level or network marketing opportunities in the booming health and wellness industry to see if there were any ones that were worth getting involved with, and more importantly, if there were any ones that I, as an herbalist and licensed acupuncturist, could, in good conscience, get involved with. …
THE SUMMER WANES
The ancient Greek philosopher Democritus wrote that nothing is constant in this universe, that all is ebb and flow. The Moon waxes, and then wanes in Her monthly cycle, and so do the seasons of the year, as the Sun’s light and heat first waxes, and then wanes. Summer, which once seemed so blazingly hot…
The Dog Days of Summer
Well, well, my readers, the Summer Solstice was just yesterday, and in Redlands, California, where I live, the heat was quite oppressive, and almost unbearable! At least in the Northern Hemisphere, we have summer from around June 21st to September 21st. During Summer, the Sun transits through the tropical zodiac signs of Cancer, Leo and…
SPRING CLEANING AND DETOXIFICATION – AND PREPARATION FOR SUMMER
In Greek Medicine and other natural healing systems, the spring season is the time to clean house, and detoxify the body in preparation for summer. During the previous season of winter, heavy, hearty and rich foods tended to be eaten, giving the body a lot of nutritional and caloric support to resist the cold temperatures…