Hippocrates

Although mental illnesses were diagnosed as early as the 5th century by Hippocrates, there is no single solution or cure for mental illness (“History of Mental Health Treatment”). Multiple national programs have been established by the government and non-profit organizations to aid those affected with access to treatment and support. One of the oldest programs in the United States, Mental Health America, was founded in 1909. The primary program Mental Health America offers is online Mental…

Unfortunately, the influence of Asclepiades and Cicero eventually declined and the Roman physician, Celsus, reestablished the notion that madness was a punishment from the Gods. Aulus Cornelius Celsus (25BC-50AD) believed that “a sort of force” should be applied to the insane to scare the demonic spirit, coercing it to flee the body. His beliefs helped to strengthen the idea that some psychological disorders were caused by angry gods or spirits. His beliefs and writings were later used as…

Introduction Have you ever felt sadness, guilt, or loss of interest for over two weeks of time? If so, you probably have one of the most common mental disorders in America today. Depression can come and go, but even with extensive research, no one knows exactly what can onset depression. Many people with depression need someone to notice their suffering before they will actually get help, and sometimes that call for help will be drastic. Anyone can have depression, but the symptoms, types, and…

Did you know the apple cider vinegar in your kitchen right now is also good for you? It has been used as an old school remedy for many years which include helping to cure symptoms of the flu to skin conditions such as warts. Adding a little of this sour liquid to your life may have some great health benefits. How is it made? There are many sources that vinegar can be made from such as apples, honey, grains, molasses, etc. They all have the ability to be fermented. This can be done by using a…

This approach deals primarily with the unconscious mind. Sigmund Freud believed that our feelings and thought were possible outside the realm of awareness. Freud said the mind is very complex and it can and it has many levels. Freud envisioned this as a battle. The Unconscious forces were trying to escape to the levels of awareness and the conscious forces were trying to negate this .He formulated this theory, which took decades, from data that he collected from his patients. This theory is…

present on her seventeenth birthday. ### As Anne?s body servant, it was a very special privilege to learn to read at all?in general, slaves were not allowed this. Moragan had been at Wexford for a little more than a year, and aside from Doctor Hippocrates and Parson Mose (who had been sold and was not there anymore), she did not know of any other slaves who could read. Virginia law forbade the education of slaves?but for the most part, that ban was not enforced. There were even a few small…

One in four adults in the United States (61.5 million) is affected by a mental illness (McEnaney). Of the 61.5 million adults suffering from a mental illness, only 40% (24.6 million) are getting the proper treatment for it (Nieves). Additionally, 1/3 (250,000) of homeless people in the U.S. suffer from serious mental illness, and that number increases every day (Nieves). While health care for mentally challenged individuals in the United States has improved since colonial times, their care today…

Making information about food widely available would pose a threat to food and pharmaceutical industries. Even vital information seems to be avoided. As a matter of fact, several studies have shown the relationship between dietary habits and the development of diseases. In the book The China Study, T. Colin Campbell explains how changing our diet can be the key to vanquish serious illnesses such as cancer. His studies show that regions where the consumption of animal based food were low or…

road to becoming a doctor is a long and hard one. For thousands of centuries medicine has been in practice, dating back to ancient China and Greece. The famous Hippocratic Oath that all doctors must swear to came from the ancient Greek doctor, Hippocrates. Then known as healers, doctors would use…

The researchers used two groups of rats: one fed the ketogenic diet regimen and the other a control diet. They found that chronic ketosis resulted in the increased production of mitochondrial proteins as well as proteins associated with oxidative phosphorylation, the cells primary mechanism for producing ATP. The researchers used electron micrographs from the dentate-hilar region of the hippocampus, and visually analyzed the micrographs from ketogenic diet fed rats and control diet fed rats.…