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- The History of Psychology: Hippocrates. Hippocrates gained his fame by traveling, practicing and teaching medicine, but his teachings did not reflect the teaching of mysticism found in the Temples of Asclepius.
- Book Review: Hippocrates in a World of Pagans and ChristiansHippocrates is considered the father of modern medical examination. Owsei Temkin's work sheds considerable insight into the period and tribulations of medicine in the ancient world.
The Earliest Influences on BiomedicineMedicine is a constantly changing and evolving field; what was true for one generation has been disproved for the next. In order to fully appreciate and understand medicine, it is important to understand the earliest influences on biomedicine.- Information on Hippocrates and the Impact He Left on the Health IndustryHippocrates was an ancient Greek physician of the Age of Pericles and was considered as one of the most outstanding figures in the history of medicine.
- An Introduction to Hippocrates, "The Father of Modern Medicine"Almost everyone has heard of the Hippocratic Oath and knows that it relates somehow to medicine or doctors. What, though, do we know about the Hippocratic Oath and where it came from?
- Who was Hippocrates and Why Do Doctors Take His Oath?His family had a long history of practicing medicine, but Hippocrates' claim to fame that separated him from his ancestral lineage was that he was the first to drive a stake between medicine and superstition.
- Medicine in Ancient Greece and HippocratesThe concept of medicine, that is, performing certain rituals and practices as well as the use of natural plants and herbs, is believed to have been first introduced by scholars in ancient Greece.
- Astrology for Doctors?How the Moon's transit through the Zodiac affects our bodies. When to NOT schedule a surgery or operation- and why. How to use the science of astrology to our advantage in the medical field.
Artie Lange Goes to Rehab -- on His Own TermsThe Howard Stern show was live this morning, January 5, 2009 after a two-week hiatus, but Artie Lange was missing once again. The Stern show co-hosts reports that he is now undergoing "intensive drug rehab."- Getting to Know Homoeopathy: Part 1This article gives an introduction to homoeopathy.