Medicine Philosophy

If you have ever worn a mask against your better judgement, this book is for you. Delve into the science, psychology, and philosophy involved in the worldwide mania for face coverings. Accessible yet profoundly detailed, packed with meticulously gathered information from a diverse range of disciplines, this book earns its place as an invaluable reference in your library. Its wealth of knowledge equips you to challenge prevailing narratives and verify claims independently.

Johns Hopkins University, one of the preeminent medical schools in the nation today, has played a unique role in the history of medicine. When it first opened its doors in 1893, medicine was a rough-and-ready trade. It would soon evolve into a rigorous science. In recent years, medical science has mapped the human genome, deployed robotic tools to perform delicate surgeries, and developed effective vaccines against a host of deadly pathogens. But this transformation could not have happened without the game-changing vision, talent, and dedication of a small cadre of individuals.

Yoga instructor, nutrition expert, and healthy-living blogger Elise Marie Collins has compiled a comprehensive look at what "Super Agers" are doing to live long and prosper. Learn about movement at any age, brain fitness and memory maintenance, foods, vitamin and mineral content cues and clues, and what they do to promote health, prevent disease, and decrease and reverse symptoms of illness. In this revolutionary book, Collins presents us with a bold new paradigm of aging, telling us how we can increase not only our lifespan but also our health span.

This books deals with reprogramming of mind first by understanding how does human mind work—how it generate thoughts, and how are negative thoughts generated. The author chanced upon this process and methodology while being on a spiritual exploration in 2015. He travelled to the Himalayas, met some great Yogis, and discovered some places with great vibrations. He experienced many out-of-time and space experiences, which also graced him with a steady state of calmness in his mind—almost a state where negative thoughts cease to flow.

Rabies enjoys a fearsome and lurid reputation. Throughout the decades of spiraling growth that defined New York City from the 1840s to the 1910s, the bone-chilling cry of "Mad dog!" possessed the power to upend the ordinary routines and rhythms of urban life. In Mad Dogs and Other New Yorkers, Jessica Wang examines the history of this rare but dreaded affliction during a time of rapid urbanization.

Fascinated by the mysterious power of human intention to make things happen? Discover its real-world applications by exploring the breakthrough research of psycho-energetic science. Does the physics of consciousness have you scratching your head? Want to know how being intentional can improve your life? Ever wondered where science and spirituality intersect?

Feeling feverish, tired, or achy? Listening to Gina Kolata's engrossing account of the 1918 Influenza epidemic is sure to give you the chills. A gripping work of science writing, Flu addresses the prospects for a great epidemic recurring, and considers what can be done to prevent it.

In 1918, a world war raged, and a lethal strain of influenza circled the globe. In the midst of all this death, a bizarre disease appeared in Europe. Eventually known as encephalitis lethargica, or sleeping sickness, it spread worldwide, leaving millions dead or locked in institutions. Then, in 1927, it disappeared as suddenly as it had arrived. Asleep, set in 1920s and '30s New York, follows a group of neurologists through hospitals and asylums as they try to solve this epidemic and treat its victims - who learned the worst fate was not dying of it, but surviving it.

When Dr. David Hosack tilled the country's first botanical garden in the Manhattan soil more than 200 years ago, he didn't just dramatically alter the New York landscape; he left a monumental legacy of advocacy for public health and wide-ranging support for the sciences. In melodic prose, historian Victoria Johnson eloquently chronicles Hosack's tireless career to reveal the breadth of his impact. The result is a lush portrait of the man who gave voice to a new, deeply American understanding of the powers and perils of nature.

Human beings are the greatest natural resource on the planet. If it sometimes doesn’t seem that way, it’s because our inherent wealth is hidden under layers of confusion. Much of what we mistake for reality is really a jumble of the tendencies, attitudes, and preconceptions that are part of our individual human baggage. Although we may understand this, we usually believe our thoughts accurately reflect reality. This hidden assumption is a major cause of confusion, which gives rise to conflicts - in our society, in the larger world, and at times within ourselves.

This is the script for and the annotations concerning the Naturocrit Podcast Episode 013, which is titled "The State of Connecticut and Its Naturopathy: Deception, Fraud, Double-Dealing, Subterfuge, and Trickery". In this episode, I delve into a very interesting and new 2017 State of Connecticut document published by their DPH, wherein Connecticut allied healthcare warns that naturopathy is not scientific and not committed to evidence.

In der Metta-Meditation wird eine freundlich-wohlwollende Haltung gegenüber allen fühlenden Wesen geübt. Sie ist eines der 40 Meditationsobjekte, die durch den historischen Buddha gelehrt wurde. Buddha, beschreibt in einer Lehrrede Metta als vergleichbar, mit der Liebe einer Mutter zu ihrem Kind. In Studien konnte man belegen, dass eine regelmäßig geführte Metta-Meditation zu einer Zunahme positiver Emotionen führte. Diese führte im weiteren Verlauf zu einer vermehrten Achtsamkeit, einem größeren Sinnerleben und zu positiveren Beziehungen zu anderen Personen.

In the Buddhist tradition, Vipassana means "insight into the true nature of reality". It is one of the world's most ancient forms of meditation and courses in the technique are offered around the world. In this detailed essay, author Robert Crayola describes his experiences at one such course, providing a thorough account of the pros and cons involved. This audiobook will help you decide if a course in Vipassana is right for you, and includes information on taking a course yourself.

Have you ever wondered how to effectively deal with stress and anxiety? The answer is with the relaxation response! The relaxation response teaches how to relax by using relaxation techniques that run the gamut from meditation techniques to relaxation music. This book takes a look at how to reduce stress and anxiety in simple easy-to-do ways that anyone can practice.

People have reported encounters with God since the beginning of recorded history. Visitations gave rise to every major religion, influencing the hearts and minds of billions of believers. These powerful events are part of the human record, but it is unclear how accurate they are or how frequently they occur. However, reports from those who claim to have encountered divinity are fairly consistent: There’s something unfathomable out there.

For the sake of time, I won't go into more detail and bore you. Instead, I will tell you that practicing stoicism is like sharpening a blade, and you have to make sure it never gets dull. Learning the basic guidelines for a person practicing stoicism can help make redirecting their emotions easier. However, there are no original stoic texts for us to follow; instead, you will be learning through interpretations from philosophers.

Die weltweit bekannte Meditationslehrerin Tara Brach vereint in diesem Ratgeber zur Persönlichkeitsentwicklung Weisheitsgeschichten aus dem Buddhismus, selbst Erlebtes und alltagstaugliche Meditationen. Das "Gold" in uns ist das, was der Buddha unsere "innere Gutheit" genannt hat. Es ist das, was in uns wahr, liebend, schön und frei ist - in jeder und jedem von uns. Auch wenn Ärger, Wut oder Angst dieses pure Sein manchmal verbergen, können wir uns jederzeit wieder mit ihm verbinden. Das Vertrauen in diese "Gutheit" ist das eigentliche "Selbst-Vertrauen".

This audio program contains some of the collected writings of psychic researcher Dick Sutphen. His unique blend of metaphysics, Zen, and human-potential concepts clarifies and simplifies the spiritual quest, while challenging New Age ideas that keep seekers from focusing upon the real goal.

This audiobook includes a special original recording from the author's talk, "The Secret of Secrets." Discover a deeper understanding of meditation through an investigation into the subtle workings of the mind, focusing on questions of health and illness, with Osho's Aspects of Meditation Book 4...

In this book we will tell you about the research at the cutting edge of human health and nutrition. If you want to get healthy, it starts here.