Archive for November, 2010
Systems Approach to Medicine
Current medical practice is largely a reductionist affair. An ailment to a particular part of the body is identified, and treated in isolation from the rest of the body. For example, cancer research is done for brain, breast, colorectal cancer, and others. However, some leading research suggests that a systems approach, viewing the body as a complex system in which disease emerges, will be more effective for understanding and curing disease. In this view, cancer (for example) is not something that happens to a particular organ, but is rather a process that develops in the body under certain conditions. This “big picture” approach is illustrated in the two videos below, which are from the TEDMed conference in 2009.
No commentsRecipe: Almond Milk, Pancakes
Almond milk provides a healthier alternative to dairy or soy milk and is very easy to make. As a bonus, when you make it, you get almond meal, which can be used to make delicious and nutritious gluten-free pancakes. In this short article, I’ll describe how to make both.
Note, however, that almonds and other nuts are especially high in omega-6 fatty acids, and so this should be at most an occasional treat.
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