C.A.I.M. and ABLE C. = Complementary A. = Alternative I. = Integrative M. = Medicine The ABLE physician will integrate C.A.I.M. into his/her current practice. There are approximately 50 different fields that are currently listed under "Complementary and Alternative Medicine." The mainstays of C.A.I.M. are: Psychological/Spiritual Enhancement - … [Read more...]
The Living Autopsy
The Living Autopsy My apologies for such a gross title. However, this is what is happening in American medicine-patients today. That is, the population, people, patients, even the well are preparing themselves to undergo various kinds of surgeries/biopsies whether it is for varicose veins-ulcers-bypass surgery, colon polyp-breast biopsies, gallbladder removal, or angioplasty, … [Read more...]
Holiday Behaviors Leading to Health or Disease
Holiday Behaviors Leading to Health or Disease Alcoholism, cigarette smoking, overweight, lack of exercise and "drug" use/abuse are just the excessive extensions of normal behaviors. In ancient times these holiday behaviors were permitted/acceptable only infrequently and for very short periods of time. There could be a "Holiday" mentality just 2 or 3 days a year since life was … [Read more...]
The “New” Mayo Clinic Diet (1999)
The "New" Mayo Clinic Diet (1999) In 2-2 1/2 Months You May Lose 52 Pounds The Mayo Clinic and I deny all responsibility for the creation of this diet. A copy of this diet was given to me by a patient. I have merely recopied and edited it somewhat. But, basically, it is in its original form. Although it is not my "usual style," I have found it to be a very effective diet. … [Read more...]
Diet 5: High Fiber/High Protein/Weight Reduction Liv-It
Diet #5: High Fiber/High Protein/Weight Reduction Liv-It It is ideal to lose weight by cutting back. Chew each bite 15 times. Sit, think, and chew. Do not watch television, talk to anyone, listen to the radio, or read the newspaper. Think and count. The key to this approach is whole fiber, and not having around foods you should not eat. This is about "direction, not … [Read more...]