One of the most basic theories in Chinese medicine is that every part of the body is linked through particular interlinked channels called the meridians. Jointly, these perform as an integral structure within your body that is concerned with the natural flow of energy and, according to Chinese medicine, any interference that restricts this flow leads to illness or disease.

Did you know there are 12 prescription drugs that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says should NOT be ordered from an Internet pharmacy?

The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) warns consumers not to take an illegal medicinal product labelled as "Asam Urat Flu Tulang, PJ. Dewandaru", which has been found to be adulterated with Western medicinal ingredients, diclofenac, dexamethasone and paracetamol. These medicinal ingredients have the potential to cause serious adverse effects. In particular, diclofenac and dexamethasone should only be taken under strict medical supervision as prescribed by a medical doctor. [click link for full article]

Legislation introduced in Massachusetts this past January would mandate that all surgical procedures be videotaped. It would even go so far as to fine hospitals for neglecting to do so. While the bill's sponsor, State Representative Martin J. Walsh, feels that videotaping will help detect medical errors, it is widely opposed by physicians and the Massachusetts Medical Society. [click link for full article]

Blacks and Hispanics demonstrate significantly higher levels of physician distrust than whites in the United States and racial differences vary substantially according to individual characteristics, including the city of residence and socioeconomic status. Researchers analyzed 11,422 responses from the Community Tracking Study, a population-based survey of health and health care, and found that race/ethnicity was significantly associated with physician distrust. [click link for full article]

Those trying to overcome a dependency on drugs or alcohol have a wide range of treatments available to them.