Mikkel Bolante, 27, is a graduate of the Ateneo de Manila University. He is staff writer for InterAKTV, the sports portal of InterAksyon.com. As I walked down P. Burgos St. on the way to the Quirino Grandstand at just about 6:00 am, I was feeling nervous. My brother and I were set to attend the procession of the Black Nazarene as devotees for the very first time. I was sweating.Most of what I    .. more …

by Mimi AbadeJanuary 18, 2012Last year, pain radiated from James Lynch’s neck down his right arm. A professor and interim chief of neurobiology and anatomical sciences at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, he knew from years of research and teaching where his pain was coming from and which nerves were being pinched. But he was still victim to his pain.”I could hardly pay attention when    .. more …

In June, Orli Gil, Consul General of Israel to the Midwest, extended an invitation to 11 college presidents of U.S. Midwestern universities to spend a week in Israel. Gil, who is based in Chicago, described the Oct. 22-29 trip as an unparalleled opportunity for the university officials to meet high-level Israeli politicians and leaders of Israeli universities. The itinerary included opportunities    .. more …

Marius Widjajarta, chairman of the Indonesian Health Consumers Empowerment Foundation credits this bizarre approach to chronic funding shortages and chaotic decentralization efforts since the 1998 ouster of longtime dictator Suharto have left many in doubt of the state-sponsored health system. Some locals however insist it provides more relief for symptoms such as high-blood pressure,    .. more …

By JODY BOWESHernando Today correspondentPublished: July 7, 2011 It’s not a part in your engine, CAM stands for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, and continues to gain ground in Hernando County.Complementary medicine is used in conjunction with conventional medicine. Alternative medicine is used in place of conventional medicine.Integrative medicine refers to a practice that combines both    .. more …

Chemotherapy and consuming prescribed medications serve as accepted treatment methods for harmful diseases in the Western world, but medical practices of other cultures can also be helpful to patients. The ancient practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been proven to heal the mind, body and soul in ways beyond what Western medical treatments can achieve.According to the University of    .. more …

My friend is not old for his 82 years. He does, however, have hair growing out of his ears, and sometimes I wonder what his dog and cats think about that. For him, a walk down the driveway to his mailbox is like climbing Mount Everest, and reaching for a slice of cheese across the table is really all the stretching he needs to remain physically fit.He is married to a beautiful woman with generous    .. more …

July 22, 2011By Dikla Kadosh Acupuncture terrifies me. Dozens of needles puncturing your skin looks more like ancient torture than ancient healing. I’ve done yoga twice ” once in a posh Manhattan studio and once in a serene outdoor courtyard in India. I can’t say that either experience moved my soul, quieted my mind or rocked my body. I do not take daily vitamins or supplements, because I have a    .. more …

Health hints from Dr. Majid Ali are now featured in Easy English NEWS, a monthly newspaper to help newcomers to the country learn English and manage their lives in their new environment.Denville, NJ (PRWEB) June 28, 2011 Dr. Ali, well-known in the New York Metropolitan area for the Institute of Integrative Medicine and his radio show on WBAI has taught at Columbia University Medical School, was    .. more …

Our one of a kind 3rd annual convention focused on women’s health developed to showcase holistic medicine, alternative therapies, body-mind-spirit resources, body-care science and high end anti-aging products. Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) June 27, 2011 Among scheduled exhibition consumers will connect with local and national organizations, health care and anti-aging experts, physicians, holistic    .. more …