Category: Medicine & Health Professions

My Book Review of Humans Are Not from Earth: A Scientific Evaluation of the Evidence

by J.M. Northup, posted in Aliens, Alternative Medicine, Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, History, Medicine & Health Professions, Non-Fiction & Educational, STEM, UFO / UAP

Humans Are Not from Earth: A Scientific Evaluation of the Evidence by Ellis Silver My rating: 5 of 5 stars Well-researched and presented"A scientific evaluation of the evidence," indeed! I was impressed by the author's thoroughness and attention to detail. He presented in a way that clearly stated his beliefs and understanding while leaving room … Continue reading My Book Review of Humans Are Not from Earth: A Scientific Evaluation of the Evidence

#BooksForTheHoliday – National Celiac Disease Awareness Day

by J.M. Northup, posted in Cookbooks, Food & Wine, FEATURE, Holidays & Observances, Medicine & Health Professions, Mental Health, Non-Fiction & Educational, Wellness & Self Help

LEARN MORE September 13th is National Celiac Disease Awareness Day. We celebrate it this day because it is Dr. Samuel Gee's birthday. He was born in the UK on September 13, 1839 and is noted for writing the first paper documenting celiac disease. It was titled, On the Coeliac Affection, which was published in 1888. National Celiac … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – National Celiac Disease Awareness Day

National Pain Awareness Month

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, FEATURE, Holidays & Observances, Inspirational, & Motivational, Medicine & Health Professions, Mental Health, Non-Fiction & Educational, Wellness & Self Help

LEARN MORE I felt this observance was important. Not only because it is personal to me, but also, it should be personal to everyone. Let's face it, we ALL know someone who lives with chronic illness and/or pain. Increased awareness will increase kindness even if you don't understand the technical or medical aspects of things. … Continue reading National Pain Awareness Month

June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month

by J.M. Northup, posted in Holidays & Observances, Medicine & Health Professions, Nature & Biology, Non-Fiction & Educational, Wellness & Self Help

"Migraines and headaches wreak havoc on a sufferer’s daily life. While a migraine is a headache, a headache isn’t always a migraine. Headaches cause pain in the neck, sinuses, face, and head. Migraines, however, cause debilitating pain, visual disturbances, or both. They can last for hours or days and are often chronic. Without relief, migraines … Continue reading June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month