2. Any substance administered in the treatment of disease; a remedial agent; a medication; a medicament; a remedy; physic. [1913 Webster]
By medicine, life may be prolonged. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
3. A philter or love potion. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]
4. [F. m[ e]decin.] A physician. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]
5. (a) Among the North American Indians, any object supposed to give control over natural or magical forces, to act as a protective charm, or to cause healing; also, magical power itself; the potency which a charm, token, or rite is supposed to exert. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
The North American Indian boy usually took as his medicine the first animal of which he dreamed during the long and solitary fast that he observed at puberty. --F. H. Giddings. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] (b) Hence, a similar object or agency among other savages. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
6. Short for {Medicine man}. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
7. Intoxicating liquor; drink. [Slang] [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
{Medicine bag}, a charm; -- so called among the North American Indians, or in works relating to them.
{Medicine man} (among the North American Indians), a person who professes to cure sickness, drive away evil spirits, and regulate the weather by the arts of magic; a shaman.
{Medicine seal}, a small gem or paste engraved with reversed characters, to serve as a seal. Such seals were used by Roman physicians to stamp the names of their medicines. [1913 Webster]
Medicine Med"i*cine, v. t. To give medicine to; to affect as a medicine does; to remedy; to cure. ``Medicine thee to that sweet sleep. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
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Bible Dictionary
Medicine
Egypt was the earliest home of medical and other skill for theregion of the Mediterranean basin, and every Egyptian mummy ofthe more expensive and elaborate sort involved a process ofanatomy. Still we have no trace of any philosophical orrational system of Egyptian origin; still medicine in Egypt wasa mere art or profession. Compared with the wild countriesaround them, however, the Egyptians must have seemedincalculably advanced. Representations of early Egyptiansurgery apparently occur on some of the monuments ofBeni-Hassan. Those who have assisted at the opening of a mummyhave noticed that the teeth exhibited a dentistry not inferiorin execution to the work of the best modern experts. Thisconfirms the statement of Herodotus that every part of the bodywas studied by a distinct practitioner. The reputation ofEgypt s practitioners in historical times was such that bothCyrus and Darius sent to that country for physicians orsurgeons. Of midwifery we have a distinct notice, (exodus 1:1)and of women as its Practitioners, which fact may also beverified from the scriptures. The scrupulous attention paid tothe dead was favorable to the health of the living. Thepractice of physic was not among the Jews a privilege of thepriesthood. Any one might practice it, and this publicity musthave kept it pure. Rank and honor are said to be the portion ofthe physician, and his office to be from the Lord. Ecclus.38:1,3,12. To bring down the subject to the period of the NewTestament, St. Luke, "the beloved physician," who practiced atAntioch whilst the body was his care, could hardly have failedto be convenient with all the leading opinions current down tohis own time. Among special diseases named in the Old Testamentis ophthalmia, (genesis 29:17) which is perhaps more common inSyria and Egypt than anywhere else in the world; especially inthe fig season, the juice of the newly-ripe fruit having thepower of giving it. It may occasion partial or total blindness.(2 kings 6:18) The "burning boil," (leviticus 13:23) is merelymarked by the notion of an effect resembling that of fire, likeour "carbuncle." The diseases rendered "scab" and "scurvy" in(leviticus 21:20; 22:22; 28:27) may be almost any skin disease.Some of these may be said to approach the type of leprosy. The"botch (shechin) of Egypt," (28:27) is so vague a term as toyield a most uncertain sense. In (28:35) is mentioned a diseaseattacking the "knees and legs," consisting in a "sore botchwhich cannot be healed," but extended, in the sequel of theverse, from the "sole of the foot to the top of the head." TheElephantiasis gracorum is what now passes under the name of"leprosy;" the lepers, e.g., of the: huts near the Zion gate ofmodern Jerusalem are elephantissiacs. [[855]Leper, Leprosy] Thedisease of King Antiochus, 2 Macc. 9:5-10, etc., was that of aboil breeding worms. The case of the widow s son restored byElisha, (2 kings 4:19) was probably one of sunstroke. The palsymeets us in the New Testament only, and in features toofamiliar to need special remark. palsy, gangrene and cancerwere common in all the countries familiar to the scripturalwriters, and neither differs from the modern disease of thesame name. Mention is also made of the bites and stings ofpoisonous reptiles. (numbers 21:6) Among surgical instrumentsor pieces of apparatus the following only are alluded to inScripture: A cutting instrument, supposed a "sharp stone,"(exodus 4:25) the "knife" of (joshua 5:2) The "awl" of (exodus21:6) was probably a surgical instrument. The "roller to bind"of (ezekiel 30:21) was for a broken limb, and is still used. Ascraper, for which the "potsherd" of Job was a substitute. (job2:8; exodus 30:23-25) is a prescription in form. An occasionaltrace occurs of some chemical knowledge, e.g. the calcinationof the gold by Moses, (exodus 32:20) the effect of "vinegarupon natron," (proverbs 25:20); comp. Jere 2:22 The mention of"the apothecary," (exodus 30:35; ecclesiastes 10:1) and of themerchant in "powders," (song of solomon 3:6) shows that adistinct and important branch of trade was set up in thesewares, in which, as at a modern druggist s, articles of luxury,etc., are combined with the remedies of sickness. Among themost favorite of external remedies has always been the bath.There were special occasions on which the bath was ceremoniallyenjoined. The Pharisees and Essenes aimed at scrupulousstrictness in all such rules. (matthew 15:2; mark 7:5; luke11:38) River-bathing was common but houses soon began toinclude a bathroom. (leviticus 15:13; 2 samuel 11:2; 2 kings5:10)
Change Your Brain, Change Your Life: The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Depression, Obsessiveness, Anger, and Impulsiveness
by Daniel G. Amen
from Three Rivers Press
In this age of do-it-yourself health care (heck, if the doctor only sees you for 10 minutes each visit, what other options are there?), Change Your Brain, Change Your Life fits in perfectly. Filled with "brain prescriptions" (among them cognitive exercises and nutritional advice) that are geared toward readers who've experienced anxiety, depression, impulsiveness, excessive anger or worry, and obsessive behavior, Change Your Brain, Change Your Life milks the mind-body connection for all it's worth.
Written by a psychiatrist and neuroscientist who has also authored a book on attention deficit disorder, Change Your Brain contains dozens of brain scans of patients with various neurological problems, from caffeine, nicotine, and heroin addiction to manic-depression to epilepsy. These scans, often showing large gaps in neurological activity or areas of extreme overactivity, are downright frightening to look at, and Dr. Amen should know better than to resort to such scare tactics. But he should also be commended for advocating natural remedies, including deep breathing, guided imagery, meditation, self-hypnosis, and biofeedback for treating disorders that are so frequently dealt with by prescription only.
BRAIN PRESCRIPTIONS THAT REALLY WORK
In this breakthrough bestseller, you'll see scientific evidence that your anxiety, depression, anger, obsessiveness, or impulsiveness could be related to how specific structures in your brain work. You're not stuck with the brain you're born with. Here are just a few of neuropsychiatrist Dr. Daniel Amen's surprising--and effective--"brain prescriptions" that can help heal your brain and change your life:
To Quell Anxiety and Panic:
¸  Use simple breathing techniques to immediately calm inner turmoil
To Fight Depression:
¸  Learn how to kill ANTs (automatic negative thoughts)
To Curb Anger:
¸  Follow the Amen anti-anger diet and learn the nutrients that calm rage
To Conquer Impulsiveness and Learn to Focus:
¸  Develop total focus with the "One-Page Miracle"
To Stop Obsessive Worrying:
¸  Follow the "get unstuck" writing exercise and learn other problem-solving exercises
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
by American Psychological Association
from American Psychological Association (APA)
...offers updated information on reporting statistics, writing withour bias, preparing manuscripts with a word processor for electronic production, and publishing research in accordance with ethical principles.
The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals
by Michael Pollan
from Penguin
A national bestseller that has changed the way readers view the ecology of eating, this revolutionary book by award winner Michael Pollan asks the seemingly simple question: What should we have for dinner? Tracing from source to table each of the food chains that sustain us— whether industrial or organic, alternative or processed—he develops a portrait of the American way of eating. The result is a sweeping, surprising exploration of the hungers that have shaped our evolution, and of the profound implications our food choices have for the health of our species and the future of our planet.
You Can Heal Your Life (Gift Edition)
by Louise Hay
from Hay House
If you haven't seen Hay House's Lifestyles series of gorgeous gift books, there is no better way to acquaint yourself than with publisher/author Louise Hay's You Can Heal Your Life. A bestseller for many years, You Can Heal Your Life has been republished with bright, beautiful illustrations in full, living color and exquisite typography--each and every page is a work of art by artist Joan Perrin Falquet. The timeless message of the book is that we are each responsible for our own reality and "dis-ease." Hay believes we make ourselves ill by having thoughts of self-hatred. She includes a directory of ailments and emotional causes for each with a corresponding affirmation to help overcome the illness. For example, the probable cause of multiple sclerosis is "mental hardness, hard-heartedness, iron will, and inflexibility." The healing "thought pattern" would be: "By choosing loving, joyous thoughts, I created a loving joyous world. I am safe and free." --P. Randall Cohan
An excerpt from You Can Heal Your Life:
Life Is Really Very Simple. What We Give Out, We Get Back
What we think about ourselves becomes the truth for us. I believe that everyone, myself included, is responsible for everything in our lives, the best and the worst. Every thought we think is creating our future. Each one of us creates our experiences by our thoughts and our feelings. The thoughts we think and the words we speak create our experiences.
MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, Sixth Edition
by Joseph Gibaldi
from Modern Language Association of America
Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary (Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary (Thumb Index))
by Donald Venes
from F. A. Davis Company
Because for more than 65 years, Taber's has provided students and practitioners with the definitions and information they need to provide superior care for their patients: 56,000 definitions with 2,400 brand new to the 20th edition.almost 50% more than our nearest competitor. More than 6,000 revised terms. 700 superior illustrations with more than 500 in full color 100 more Patient Care sections NEW! Cautions statements added to almost 350 terms bold and in a second color New and revised appendices, including Nutrition, Complementary Medicine, and Appendix 13, which explains the roles of the Health Professions health care team members NEW! Improved placement of multi-word entries (for example, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease and Irritable bowel syndrome are now listed in natural word order) NEW! Almost 30,000 pronunciations of new and current terms More colorful interior design NEW! Easier to understand definitions NEW!
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV-TR Fourth Edition (Text Revision)
by American Psychiatric Association
from American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc. / Jaypee
The last 6 years has seen many advances in our knowledge of illnesses. The DSM-IV-TRV spans the bridge between DSM- IVV and DSM-VV to ensur e that the most relevant new information since the DSM- IVV literature review in 1992 was incorporated and to enhance the educational value. Specifically, new information on associated features, including asso ciated laboratory and physical findings, has been added for many of th e disorders. Sections on prevalence, gender/age/culture, course, and familial pattern have also been revised to reflect recent research fin dings. More comprehensive differential diagnoses have been incorporat ed for many of the disorders.
The Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Therapy, 2008
by David N. Gilbert
from Antimicrobial Therapy
The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health
by T. Colin Campbell
from Benbella Books
Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself
by Melody Beattie
from Hazelden
Is someone else's problem your problem? If, like so many others, you've lost sight of your own life in the drama of tending to someone else's, you may be codependent--and you may find yourself in this book.
The healing touchstone of millions, this modern classic by one of America's best-loved and most inspirational authors holds the key to understanding codependency and to unlocking its stultifying hold on your life.
With instructive life stories, personal reflections, exercises, and self-tests, Codependent No More is a simple, straightforward, readable map of the perplexing world of codependency--charting the path to freedom and a lifetime of healing, hope, and happiness.
Melody Beattie is the author of Beyond Codependency, The Language of Letting Go, Stop Being Mean to Yourself, and Playing It by Heart.
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