MRSA is a type of staph infection. MRSA (pronounced ‘mer-sa’ or simply ‘m-r-s-a’) is
an abbreviation for ‘methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus’. This type of staph bacteria causes infection in different areas of the body, just like other types of staph. One difference is that MRSA is resistant to some commonly used antibiotics, which is why this type [...]
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? Your playing small does not serve [...]
Certain types of clay from the earth have an astringent, pulling nature. This cleaning ability is activated when wet clay goes through its drying process. When used externally on the body, this means that clay can be used to draw out toxins or other foreign particles from the epidermis. The external use of clay is [...]
Many herbal tinctures are made using alcohol as a base. The alcohol is used to extract and preserve the medicinal properties of herbs, but does not have to be consumed with the medicine. If you would like to prepare an alcohol-free version of the tincture for children or patients who cannot tolerate alcohol, follow these [...]
Although Oriental medicine has been practiced more than 2000 years in the East, it has only been practiced in the West since the 1970’s. This field, which was primarily an Asian profession initially, has greatly increased in popularity in the past decade and includes more and more non-Asian practitioners. There is great diversity in training [...]
I solemnly promise, as a physician, to practice my profession to the best of my ability. I will use my knowledge and skills to aid in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of medical diseases. I will try to help my patients to understand disease treatment and prognosis. I will encourage my patients to participate in [...]
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