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- I Hear the Sound…of Jazz OrganA brief look at the historical role of the organ in jazz music, and the emergence of the Hammond B3 as the instrument of choice for jazz (and other popular music) musicians.
- Destination Desert – Visiting Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in ArizonaContrary to what many believe, deserts are not devoid of life and offer some of the most beautiful landscapes on earth. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is located in Ajo, AZ. The best time to go is in the spring when the wildflowers are in full bloom.
- Organ Transplantation: Who Gets What, and When?A doctor at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) denied Amelia Rivera a potentially life-saving kidney-transplant. This issue continues to strike up lively conversation on air and online. Read on for national transplant policy information.
- Understanding the Zang Fu Organs in Traditional Chinese MedicineThe organs in TCM are more than just the physical organs as understood by Western medicine. They are understood as the energetic processes they carry out in the body, as well as their physical and psychological aspects.
Stem Cell ResearchThe controversial topic of stem cell research explained- The Pipes Are CallingThe Episcopal Church of the Mediator dedicated their Zimmer pipe organ in a most harmonious way on Sunday, October 16 in Harbert, Michigan.
- Organ Donation, "medical Miracles" and the Price of Human LifeThe dark side of medicine
10 Fun Facts for Kids About SkinSkin serves many purposes. Here are some interesting facts about skin.- Pelvic Mesh: A Story of Social Injustice in Public HealthWhere is the FDA? Why are some medical devices approved without rigorous testing and remain despite of evidence of significant harm?
Transvaginal Mesh as a Treatment for Urinary Incontinence and ProlapseAn overview of the benefits and risks of the transvaginal mesh device and the conditions that it helps to cure.
How to Remove an Odor from a Piano or OrganThis article describes how to remove the odor from a piano or organ that may make it a smelly nuisance. With a little vinegar and know how any odor can be removed.
Can a Pianist Play the Organ?An overview of the differences between piano and organ and their respective playing techniques.- Abdominal Adhesions: High Risk SurgeriesPatients who experience troubling pain and symptoms after abdominal or pelvic surgery may not have been informed of the potentially high risk for adhesion formation.
- Are Backing Tracks Good or Bad Church Music Accompaniment?Do pre-recorded tracks benefit the music ministry of a parish or denomination, or are they harmful to worship? Here are points where people stand on this issue of liturgical music.
Lifestyle Tips for Individuals with Poor HealthFor individuals with poor health, having a productive lifestyle can be very difficult. However, "Lifestyle Tips for Individuals with Poor Health" will hopefully provide faith and hope for individuals who experience health problems in their daily lives.- How Low-Income Americans Are Facing Unequal Medical PracticesAs the title suggests, a vast majority of poor Americans are facing harsh medical practices, especially in regards to an unequal organ transplant distribution that could potentially save many lives.
Discover the Benefits of Detoxing - for Health and FitnessIn order to lead a much more healthy lifestyle we all, at some point in our lives, should consider detoxing our bodies in order to get rid of unwanted toxins.- Domino Surgery, Grey's Anatomy and My FamilyGrey's Anatomy is a popular medical/humor drama show that profiled the domino kidney surgery episode. My father and his wife were part of a real-life domino surgery, as were two friends of mine from high school.
Nature's Pharmacy, Produce Resembling Human Organs that Replenish and Restore Their Rightful Functions!Even before we were born, nature's pharmacy was growing, free to all, no prescriptions needed. Could we ask for more? I don't think so!
Donating Your OrgansDonating your organs will change someone else's life. Knowing your options during the decision process will give you piece of mind that your decisions will give another person the gift of life.- Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): The Meridian TheoryThe meridian theory in traditional Chinese medicine is an energy network that connects every part of the body to the universe which consist of channels that act as passage ways through which Qi flows.
"Organ Trail" Review: "Oregon Trail" Meets the Zombie ApocalypseA review of the Flash-based video game aptly dubbed "Organ Trail," which is a combination of the classic "Oregon Trail" and zombie apocalypse.- How Your Colon Health Affects Your Overall HealthThe colon spends its every day toiling away to assist the human body with its necessary digestive processes.
- Colon HealthYour colon is the only organ with the inglorious task of storing waste from digested food, lubricating it and making it ready for release.
The Knee a New OrganDr. Nelson from Henry Ford Hospital states if the knee is viewed as an organ like the heart treatments for knee osteoarthritis will be more beneficial.- Honoring Organ and Tissue Donors: It's Easy to RegisterWe're all going to die. However, there is something we can do right now to help others after we've gone. We can offer the precious gift of life through organ donation.
- The Role of Connective TissueConnective tissue plays many vital roles within the human body.
- Organ Trail ReviewThis is a review of the browser game "Organ Trail," which is a zombie apocalypse reinterpretation of the classic "Oregon Trail" game.
- The Five Elements in Traditional Chinese MedicineThe Five Element theory, or Wu Xing, describes how the different organ systems are interrelated, and is used in TCM to diagnose patterns of disharmony.
- The Moral and Legal Precedent Supporting the Sale of Transplant OrgansThousands of people die needlessly each year due to a lack of transplantable organs while parties block a common sense approach to increase supplies
- Pediatric Organ Donation: A Parent's GuideThe death of child isn't ever easy and neither is decision about whether or not to donate the child's organs. If you do opt to donate a child's organs, there are some special things you should know.
- Wedding Guide: What to Know About Your Organist or Musician and VocalistWith so many aspects of planning a wedding swimming around in their heads, many couples don't give much thought to the music at the ceremony. Here is a guide to avoid bumps or pitfalls when selecting the music for your wedding day.
- Practice of Regenerative Medicine in Organ TransplantsA brief look at the ethics involved in a modern technique of growing new organs from a patient's own cells instead of using the traditional organ donation method.
- Organ Systems of the Human BodyThe human body contains 11 different organ systems. Each of these organ systems plays a crucial role in the functioning of the body.
- The Bodies Exhibition in New York CityCome see the amazing human body up close and personal by viewing actual specimens! You will gain an appreciation of your own body that you never anticipated.
The Hierarchy of Structure in Complex BeingsAn organism is a complex being composed of multiple, smaller parts. These parts work together, to sustain and maintain the organism as a whole. It is important to understand these parts and how they relate to one another.- Diagnostic TestsTo diagnose disease and monitor treatment, doctors once had to rely exclusively on their own observations and on the patient's description of symptoms. Today, sophisticated testing equipment allows doctors to view.
- Detoxifying Your Body NaturallyTo start there are many herbs you take on a daily bases; and some you may to choose to take only during a cleansing period over a few days. There are also foods you can make into soups and to be taken once a week to help rid your body of toxins.
Restored 1928 MCTOS Redford Theatre Houses Barton Theatre Organ, Classic Movie MemorabiliaIn downtown old Redford just outside Detroit Michigan, there lives an aging but still glorious movie queen. Not a living person; a restored 1928 Japanese garden style movie theater known as the Redford, with her Barton Theatre organ.
Vestigial Organs: Some Evidence Behind EvolutionVestigial organs are body parts that, in bygone times, may have been useful, but they're getting phased out as evolution takes its toll.
