Category: medicine

what I’ve been reading: c-sections are beautiful too

"Whatever method of delivery that keeps mom and baby healthy, and safe, is a good delivery!" she said, adding, "C-sections are beautiful too. It is still a family, meeting their baby, it’s a miracle." Photographer Shows 'C-Sections Are Beautiful' By Documenting Her Friend's Delivery via the HuffingtonPost  (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/04/c-section-photos_n_6084522.html?utm_hp_ref=parents&ir=Parents\) This is a really amazing look at … Continue reading what I’ve been reading: c-sections are beautiful too

Germs – Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi & Antiboitics

This post was inspired by a comment on a previous post about how  "it is common medical advice not to prescribe antibiotics for common ailments such as a sinus infection especially in light of the dangers of antibiotic resistant viruses." I agree, a responsible doctor won't prescribe antibiotics for a virus because viruses don't respond … Continue reading Germs – Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi & Antiboitics

Coughing, coughing, and coughing from Untreated Allergies

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The following post is part of the on-going “I went to the Doctor” series, which details first hand experiences of Christian Scientists and former-Christian Scientists who sought medical care or treatment outside of Christian Science. Today’s post Coughing, coughing, and coughing from Untreated Allergies is by former Christian Scientist Rogue Sheep. The coughing started one … Continue reading Coughing, coughing, and coughing from Untreated Allergies

Hi Kat: I’m so grateful to know that I can turn to evidence based medicine for healing

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The following is an e-mail I received from a reader that I have shared here with their permission. I don't often publish e-mails from readers, but when I do they'll be categorized and tagged "Hi Kat e-mails." I was dealing recently with the apparent belief a very sore foot that suddenly became alarmingly swollen and … Continue reading Hi Kat: I’m so grateful to know that I can turn to evidence based medicine for healing

the Unattainable perfect and clear comprehension of the living Spirit

For my Christian Science readers, I'm going to remind you of a harsh fact: Christian Scientsts die, just like everybody else. No where does Ms. Eddy claim that Christian Science will cause the MATERIAL BODY to live forever, it is Spiritual Man that is immortal. Expressing shock and grief at someone's passing is natural. What is … Continue reading the Unattainable perfect and clear comprehension of the living Spirit