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 | Evolutionary  Medicine Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution. Theodosius Dobzhansky |
"The incorrect metaphor of the body as a machine can now be replaced with an evolutionary view of the body as a bundle of tradeoffs shaped by natural selection to maximize Darwinian fitness. This change in perspective is fundamental. It will lead to advances at all levels of analysis in all fields of medicine."
Randolph Nesse: Darwinian medicine is flowering: will it set seed?
| Evolution's Relevance to Health & Medicine. Modern, also known as western medicine, is not the only medicine in the world. There are other and older systems for health and restoring balance. Some, like acupuncture, have a proven clinical track record. There are many examples, although what they believe and practice may not be completely based on science. But the scientific basis for modern medicine is not complete. Darwin and evolution are not taken into consideration. We practice medicine after the fact, healing only after the problem arises, it is not necessarily preventive. And how the symptoms and health issues started are not the focus of treatment. Treatment is the only focus and medical involvement ends there. The power to explain and predict that comes from evolutionary theory is missing. |  |
Our biology is adapted to maximize reproduction, not necessarily health.
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  | All cultures strive for the best in everything, including the medical practice. This is regardless of their approach. Although, the approaches can be very different. Sometimes this means adapting nature to our design. Sometimes this means adapting ourselves to nature. Which approach is best… for the best? I’m convinced it’s both. Exclusively, they may miss essential contributions. Mutually things may be enhanced. But they are perhaps best for different things, in times and for purposes. Medicine practiced in Part of the problem as I see it, is that this mechanical approach in medicine is too often accompanied by the treatment of symptoms as the disease. It can miss therapeutic factors, especially without any thought to the underlining ultimate rather than proximate causes. Then by remedying symptoms and/or working against the bodies’ own natural defenses, varying results are achieved. Not all of the treatments may have beneficial or even benign effects. One type of result is that the symptoms get better but eventually recur. Another is that it makes the condition worse or prolonged. This approach ignores such things as the mind-body connection. A powerful link in our health but certainly underdeveloped in the approaches taken in our culture. |
Fortunately another approach is slowly being recognized and applied in scientific medicine. One that includes factors that attempt to explain and predict. One that also takes an approach that adapts us to our nature and even to Nature itself. A preventive medicine. An approach that is Darwinian or Evolutionary Medicine. |  |
 The obvious perils of relying on technology without fully understanding the causes or consequences.  | There is a mentality that just taking a pill to mask symptoms will somehow alleviate the disease. Sometimes not only are they unnecessary but actually make things worse in the long run. The overuse of antibiotics is a well known and prime example of making things worse. It's simple bacterial evolution. Obvious. Pain, fever and a host of other symptoms have evolved in the course of protecting and healing us. If you hurt your knee, you won't be doing much good if you further damage it by use. But there are many more examples. If you have a headache, your body is telling you something is wrong. An analgesic will only cover up the problem, not take it away. It's like this... if you turn off the smoke detector, you haven't put out the fire. As simple as that. If you have a cold, some of your symptoms are in a way forcing you to slow down and use resources to fight the infection. Why would you want to turn down or turn off these defenses? There's a commercial that really pisses me off. The actor says "If you think a cold is going to stop me...etc" she takes an Advil and then she dives in a pool and goes swimming. Wow. Just stay home and lie down, drink fluids. That is what will get you better and certainly not worse. Added benefit... it will also prevent you from spreading the cold around to others. |
"Seen in the light of evolution, biology is, perhaps, intellectually the most satisfying and inspiring science. Without that light it becomes a pile of sundry facts, some of them interesting or curious,
but making no meaningful picture as a whole."
Theodosius Dobzhansky
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or Keeping Your Eye on the Ball
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 It was found in the 15th tomb of the Karyssa I area, Egypt. According to Dr. Bianchi, associate curator of the Brooklyn Museum "In tomb 15, the prince is looking on to things he enjoyed in life that he wishes to take to the next world. The fact that jugglers are represented in a tomb suggests religious significance." ... "round things were used to represent large solar objects, birth, and death." (Wikipedia) |
The 30 Second Speech by Bryan Dyson Former CEO of Coca Cola "Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling some five balls in the air. They are Work, Family, Health, Friends and Spirit and you're keeping all of these in the air. You will soon understand that Work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce back. But the other four balls Family, Health, Friends and Spirit are made of glass. If you drop one of these, they will be irrevocably scuffed, marked, nicked, damaged or even shattered. They will never be the same. You must understand that and strive for it." | Value has a Value only if its Value is Valued A flowing, relaxed, AWARENESS...  and knowing which priority must have your focus. Then reflexively responding and being there. Keep your eye on the ball. |
| W.C. Fields |
If you'd like to learn how to juggle go to learnhowtojuggle.info A fun site for beginners.
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According to articles at NaturalNews and Greenmedinfo:
naturalnews - turmeric curcumin - drug_alternatives. / http://www.greenmedinfo.com
Literally thousands of published, peer-reviewed studies conducted and compiled over the years lend credence to the notion that:
Turmeric works the same as, or even better than, at least 14 pharmaceutical drugs currently on the market.
1) Statin drugs for cholesterol.
Popular cholesterol drugs like Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium) and Crestor (rosuvastatin) are completely unnecessary when taking standardized doses of curcuminoids extracted from turmeric, according to a 2008 study published in the journal Drugs in R and D.
Researchers found that in patients with endothelial dysfunction, the underlying blood vessel pathology that leads to atherosclerosis, turmeric extract worked at least as good as the drugs at reducing inflammation and relieving oxidative stress in type 2 diabetics.
2) Corticosteroid drugs.
Millions of people receive steroid injections every year to treat the inflammation associated with conditions like arthritis and even cancer.
But a 1999 study published in the journal Phytotherapy Research found that turmeric's primary antioxidant, curcumin, works just as well as steroid medications in the treatment of inflammatory eye disease.
Several studies released in the years following found similar benefits for other inflammatory diseases commonly treated with steroids.
3) Antidepressants.
Besides their copious side effects, antidepressant drugs like Prozac (fluoxetine) and Paxil (paroxetine) are extremely risky, as they can actually make depression symptoms worse for some people.
But why even bother to use them when turmeric has been shown to effectively reduce depressive behavior the same or even better than these dangerous drugs?
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4) Blood thinners.
People at high risk of heart attack or stroke, or who require blood-thinning drugs to avoid these and other cardiovascular events, may simply be able to take turmeric instead.
This suggestion is based on a 1986 study published in the journal Arzneimittelforschung, which found that curcumin has similar anti-platelet and prostacyclin modulating effects as aspirin, the blood-thinning drug of choice for many conventional doctors.
5) Anti-inflammatory drugs.
Aspirin is also commonly prescribed for other inflammatory conditions, as is ibuprofen, naproxen sodium, and a number of other pain pills.
But these may be unnecessary as turmeric was shown in a 2004 study published in the journal Oncogene to exert similar anti-inflammatory and anti-proliferative activity, particularly against cancer cells, as these drugs.
6) Chemotherapy drugs.
The cancer industry would have us all believe that chemotherapy drugs are one of the few methods we have at our disposal to treat cancer.
But a 2007 study published in the International Journal of Cancer found that curcumin works just as well as oxaliplatin (Eloxatin) at treating colorectal cancer.
7) Diabetes drugs.
Not only is turmeric a viable contender in treating diabetes, a 2009 study published in the journal Biochemistry and Biophysical Research Community found that it works up to 100,000 times better than the popular diabetes drug Metformin at increasing glucose uptake.
Turmeric also helps suppress glucose production in the liver at least as well as the most popular diabetes drugs on the market today.
Beyond this, turmeric is a powerful cancer-fighting herb as well, which Ji expounds upon further in his turmeric review.
Be sure to check it out at:
http://www.greenmedinfo.com
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"Turmeric serves a number of medicinal benefits when taken in a dose less than 500 mg.
"For best results and to minimize side effects, healthcare providers suggest avoiding a dose over twice or thrice the recommended dose (i.e. 1500 mg).
"Turmeric roots can be taken in a dose of up to 3 g."
When to Avoid Turmeric?
Turmeric Side Effects | New Health Guide
"It is suggested to avoid turmeric intake during pregnancy.
"Turmeric is best avoided in the setting of bile-duct obstruction.
"Turmeric interferes with normal blood clotting and should be stopped at least 2 months in advance of any major surgery
"Turmeric increases the secretion of gastric acid", which might be a problem in certain circumstances.
A study has found that those who ate raw garlic were significantly less likely to get lung cancer, even if they smoked
According to the new research, eating raw garlic twice a week can almost halve the risk of lung cancer.
Previous studies have suggested garlic protects the lungs against various conditions, and wards off other malignancies such as bowel cancer.
One study at the University of South Australia suggested that garlic could cut the risk of bowel tumours by nearly a third.
Other studies have found that garlic may help prevent colds, hospital superbugs and malaria.
The key ingredient is thought to be a chemical called allicin, released when the clove is crushed or chopped.
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