I still vividly remember what was the coldest night I ever spent in my life. It was in a little country cabin in Romania, in a small town in the sub-Carpathian region, in the middle of January. I was snowed in, and the temperatures got so cold that night that the gas lines froze, and…
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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. …
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…
Reflections on the Sorry State of America’s Healthcare System
Like many progressive people in the USA, I was extremely disappointed in the weak, watered down healthcare reforms that were passed by congress during this past year. Even though it could be argued that the healthcare reform bill that was passed was a major step in ending the worst abuses of the private, for-profit health…