AMSA Develops CAM Curriculum for U.S. Medical Schools

August 29, 2007

By Jacqueline L. Jones

The American Medical Student Association (AMSA) Foundation has just ended a pilot study designed to develop a curriculum for including complementary/ alternative medicine (CAM) training in MD and DO programs nationwide. Read more

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God is Not a Republican or a Democrat

August 28, 2007

Once again scandal has rocked the nation’s capitol. According to the New York Times, Senator Larry E. Craig, Republican of Idaho, was arrested in June by an undercover police officer in a men’s bathroom at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. He pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in the case three weeks ago.

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Angry No More

August 26, 2007

I’ve spent the better part of the last past 15 years in a rage. The cause: trying to get help for a chronic illness in a medical system that is geared toward acute illness and trauma. My struggles have taught me to believe that “all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28)

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Change in Health Care Will Require Change in Other U.S. Policies

August 20, 2007

One of my readers respectfully disagrees with my last post. Martygrn believes universal health care cannot work in this country.

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Economics 101

August 19, 2007

I’ve never been accused of being a whiz at economics, but indiscriminate outsourcing and corporate greed seem to be destroying American businesses and the American dream. The following are just a few examples that support my theory. Read more

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Too Much Information

August 12, 2007

Am I getting old or do today’s commercials share a little too much information? I’ve been embarrassed since advertisers started airing commercials about feminine hygiene products about 30 years ago.

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How to Solve the Health Care Crisis in 30 Days

August 9, 2007

On Friday, Aug. 3, Bill Moyers Journal featured an interview with Barbara Ehrenreich, an independent journalist who holds a Ph.D. in cell biology. In researching her bestselling book Nickel and Dimed, Ehrenreich worked a series of jobs at $7 an hour to get a glimpse into how workers on minimum wage survive. She fell behind on her rent the first month.

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Don’t Let Hype Turn You Against Nutritional Supplements

August 7, 2007

As a pleased consumer of nutritional supplements, I share the concern of skeptics who scoff at “wonder cures.” They give legitimate manufacturers and knowledgeable practitioners a bad name. Nutritional supplements don’t cure anything. The best only help the body heal itself; even then, they have limited success if other, undiagnosed conditions exist or if the primary illness is too advanced.

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Another MEME Tag

August 6, 2007

I’ve been tagged by Tammy over at Dx: Unknown for another little meme full of useless information about myself! I know you’re dying to know more about me, so let’s get started!

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Save Money, Time in Search for Good Health Care (Part Three)

August 2, 2007

By Jacqueline L. Jones

The doctor is baffled by your symptoms. Or the doctor has a diagnosis, but isn’t aware of any treatments for your illness. Your doctor sends you to a colleague, who also doesn’t have any answers. Read more

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