Category: musings
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A word about prayer and health
A word about prayer and health Wednesday, 15 August, 2012 By Marilyn Freedman A joint American-Israeli study found that regular prayer can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by 50%. That would make the daily endeavour well worth it if you are at risk. The study also concluded that private or public prayer can…
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The business of medicine is not about health.
The business of medicine is not about health. Homeopaths under assault in Australia after NHMRC threatens to declare their work unethical Homeopaths under assault in Australia after NHMRC threatens to declare their work unethical Friday, March 16, 2012 by: Ethan A. Huff, staff writer (NaturalNews) A draft document not intended for public release has revealed…
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Riots, wild markets: Did space storms drive us mad?
Riots, wild markets: Did space storms drive us mad? Friday, August 12, 2011 (Reuters) – Rollercoaster financial markets and the worst riots Britain has seen in decades have made it quite a week for a time of year that is usually so dead the newspapers are filled with “silly season” tales of amusing pet antics.…
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Allah, Homeopathy, and Christ.
Allah, Homeopathy, and Christ. Friday, January 14, 2011 by Marilyn Freedman A few weeks ago I saw this article on line and started to read it. My attention was diverted by this picture next to it which caught my eye. I was astonished by the ad on the bus. Here is how it goes, from…
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Spring Is Here and wildlife abounds at my place!
Spring Is Here and wildlife abounds at my place! Saturday, March 28, 2009 by Marilyn Freedman super active Spring is Here! For the last few years around the beginning of April we have been hosts to this couple who pop in for a few weeks and spend the days lazing in and around our swimming…
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Interview on Naked News: Alternative Ways to Quit Smoking
Interview on Naked News: Alternative Ways to Quit Smoking by Marilyn Freedman I got a phone call early last fall from a young lady asking me if I would be interested in participating in a news cast on alternative methods to quit smoking. I said, “Sure!” and wrote down all the particulars. I was very…
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Take Out The Gall Bladder While You’re At It
Take Out The Gall Bladder While You’ re At lt Wednesday October 4,2006 by Mariyn Freedman A young woman came to see me after consulting with a surgeon. Her lab report showed that she was suffering the pain of a gallstone. The surgeon recommended taking out her gallbladder. I was curious. Nowadays gallstones that are…
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Is Believing Seeing?
Is Believing Seeing June 2, 2006 by Marilyn Freedman Which do you think is the stronger position: Seeing is believing or Believing is Seeing? It’s all about perception. I remember getting e-mails screaming out from the subject field, “EYE OF GOD!” What is your first reaction to this picture? It was taken by the Hubble…
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Hobson’s Choice
Hobson’s Choice Saturday, May 20,2006 by Marilyn Freedman I own a Russell Hobbs electric kettle that I inherited about 25 years ago. It probably cost $60 then. A few days ago I was making a cup of tea for a new patient when the cord suddenly ignited into flames. We sat through the 2 hours…