http://colorspace.us/wordpress Robert Johnson's Experiential Spectrum Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:32:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Seems like the diseases of women are many and diverse - especially during pregnancy. The chapter "THE DISEASES OF WOMEN" by W. Edward Warren, B.A., M.D., MAST. SURG., who held the distinction of "VISITING MEDICAL OFFICER TO THE SYDNEY BENEVOLENT ASYLUM AND LYING-IN HOSPITAL, AND TO THE DEPARTMENT IN CONNECTION WITH ... http://colorspace.us/wordpress/archives/76 SARSAPARILLA. The compound decoction in doses of one to two wineglassfuls, or the compound sirup a table-spoonful, are used as alternatives in combination with others of this class, in chronic rheumatism, scrofula, chronic skin diseases, and constitutional syphilis. http://colorspace.us/wordpress/archives/75 If you've had too much lead, we have the answer: Magnesium.  MAGNESIUM. The carbonate is an antacid, and is used in doses of from  thirty grains to an ounce in dyspepsia and heart-burn; it is also a mild laxative. The sulphate is a purge in from one to four drachms, and is used in feverish ... http://colorspace.us/wordpress/archives/70 Great things have once again been discovered in the ancient texts. Here is another passage from "Domestic Medical Practice", 1920 edition: LEAD. The chief preparations are litharge, which is used as an astringent powder on ulcers; lead plaster and diachylon ointment, for skin diseases; sugar of lead, which in solution, is applied to ... http://colorspace.us/wordpress/archives/69 It is hard to know where to begin when discussing the 1500 page "Domestic Medical Practice" - a turn of the century tome designed for household use, published by a now vanished medical society and written by a mix of 19th century educated New York City Doctors. I have chosen ... http://colorspace.us/wordpress/archives/66 If I sound like Andy Rooney, or seem unoriginal by writing this, so be it. For having mistakenly read the back of a can of Campbell's Chunky "Chicken & Dumplings" soup I had bought in case I needed it on a camping trip, I found myself confronted by ... http://colorspace.us/wordpress/archives/65 I have seven (7) total choices which are all free, synergistic and effective from my experience. 1. AVAST antivirus -- It automatically updates its database and constantly runs without slowing down your system. A good first-line choice. 2. a-Squared -- Also Free and runs a few great scans which can detect and ... http://colorspace.us/wordpress/archives/63 High-risk patients who've been exposed to TB or recently converted to positive PPD's need some kind of preventative Rx. This is not the same as the Tx options which the CDC recommends based on standard RIPE-S therapy, however we have some tough choices to make. ISONIAZID for six months? Hmm. It ... http://colorspace.us/wordpress/archives/57 It is time again to get involved with others. Times are getting increasingly difficult and this is primarily due to selfishness. One of the things we can do is to become more involved in our own governance. Here is a copy of a letter I wrote to lawmakers on the ... http://colorspace.us/wordpress/archives/54 Greetings everyone. I am very busy with exams coming up in a few days, but I did want to share a recent slide - this one is related to lead poisoning. Talk soon! -Bob Peripheral blood smear in a patient with lead poisoning Organ Basis of ID Blood. RBC's. Morphology Red cell with basophilic stippling. (Indicates clustering ... http://colorspace.us/wordpress/archives/51