Sleep as a Healer

By Bertram von Zabern, M.D. Issue: Fall 2003, Sleeping and Waking - Issue #33 Almost one-third of our lifetime is clouded in a state of unconsciousness or dream. Sleep powerfully commands us to its domain when, after an extended day, it stops us from continuing earthly work. While scientific research has provided many details of the chemical and electrical activity ... Read More ►

Making the Well-Springs of Health Accessible – The New Task of Medicine

By Michaela Gloeckler, M.D. Issue: Fall 2003, Sleeping and Waking - Issue #33 The underlying principle of salutogenesis which is based on heterostasis* and the activation of the body's own resistance, brings about an all encompassing renewal in all branches of modern medicine. Healthy nutrition with foods grown in a vital and healthy manner is one very important element that ... Read More ►

The Kidneys as Foundation for Body & Wisdom

By Heidi Harding, L.Ac. and Tim Aitken, L.Ac. Issue: Winter 2003, Form and Structure - Issue #34 In Classical Chinese Medicine, the Kidneys give us our foundation for life. The Kidneys represent that which pushes the organism to the actualization of its potential. They are the “pilot light” that ignites the body’s primary activities. The Kidneys store and activate our ... Read More ►

Bone Health and Osteoporosis

By Clinton L. Greenstone, M.D. Issue: Winter 2003, Form and Structure - Issue #34 The bones are dense, highly active tissues comprised of special protein fibers called collagen that become mineralized primarily with calcium and phosphorus. Their surfaces are constantly being built up and broken down through the process of bone remodeling. Osteoclasts are bone cells that eat away old ... Read More ►