I just returned from a trip to Athens Greece, in which I ran across several interesting herbs, honeys and other healing wonders.
Tag: Greek Medicine
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…
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…
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…
GETTING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS WITH HERBS
Christmas time is here, by golly, disapproval would be folly, Deck the halls with boughs of holly, fill the cup and don’t say when! So opens a satirical song on Christmas by Tom Lehrer. Its tongue in cheek sarcasm captures the way many of us feel about the holidays: It’s nice to be joyful and…