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1. Histroy of Greek, the Russian medicine and Indian medicine November 01, 2009 There is absolutely no record of when the plants were used in the medicinal purposes for the first time but ancient caves depict the usage of plants as healing agents. These are the only few sources of prehistoric medicines. In the year 460 BC, the Father of Medicine Hippocrates, was born at Kos. He was said to be descended from Esculapius, and, through his mother, from Hercules, and he is generally considered to be the first and most distinguished physician and author, and he was, no doubt, the first to rescue medicine from superstition and the sophistries of philosophy. The Hippocratic corpu... (read more) Author: Gurdip Malik

2. Discovery of Diabetes October 28, 2009 Diabetes is an ancient disease. It is not a newly discovered disease. There are evidences to prove that people of ancient civilizations such as Indian, Greece and Rome were aware of this disease. People have been suffering from diabetes for a long time but we came to now about it only in 1552 B.C.Since then many researches have been conducted in this field to make the masses aware of this disease. Therefore, the people who discovered diabetes belonged to ancient civilization. Aerates coined the word diabetes. It is derived from the Greek verb diabainein. Sushruta who was the father of Indian ... (read more) Author: gray smithroy

3. Healing Pain the Natural way with Chiropractic Care October 27, 2009 Many people consider chiropractic care as a novel healthcare mode as against the use of traditional medicines. However, chiropractic care has been used since ancient times in order to provide relief from different types of pains and ailments. The term chiropractic finds its origin from the Greek word 'chiro' which refers to hand, and 'practic' which means to operate or practice. Therefore, together the term stands hand treatments to provide care and relief from back pains associated with the spinal cord. The primary focus of chiropractors is to treat any kind of pains caused due to malfunction... (read more) Author: Dr Ross Carter

4. Medicine October 23, 2009 The ancient Greek symbol today associated with medicine medicinethe world over: the rod of Asclepius with its single encoiled serpent. The World Health Organization, the Royal Society of Medicine, the American Medical and Osteopathic Associations, the British and the Australian Medical Associations are some of the bodies that incorporate it in their insignia Medicine is the art and science of healing. It encompasses a range of health care practices evolved to maintain and restore health by the prevention and treatment of illness. Contemporary medicine applies health science, biomedical resea... (read more) Author: Wendy zong

5. Rise to the Challenge October 19, 2009 Reading History is the ideal remedy to discouragement and dissatisfaction. During difficult periods, man can gain perspective by learning how his ancestors turned problems into opportunities. Past centuries have repeatedly shown how individuals with limited resources can face life's challenges and overcome extraordinary obstacles. Hesiod, an Ancient Greek poet, recounted in the year 770 B.C. that "the world did not welcome me when I was born and each season brought nothing but problems and difficulties." The reason for such lamentations was that a court decision in favour of his brother, ... (read more) Author: John Vespasian

6. Your Wedding Rings October 04, 2009 The early Egyptians were convinced of the connection also, even going so far as to claim that the wedding ring finger is directly connected to the vein of love (vena amoris) that flows to the heart. Ancient Greek and Roman cultures agreed that the vein in the wedding ring finger, also called the healing finger, runs directly to the heart. In the ancient art of hand reflexology, one of the areas corresponding to the heart is just under the spot where a wedding ring resides on the left, not the right, hand. Pure coincidence? The wedding ring finger was the last touched by the priest wh... (read more) Author: William Doyle

7. Planning Your Stag Do the Right Way October 01, 2009 The stag night is a tradition that goes all the way back to Ancient Greek times when the boys in Sparta gathered for a last blowout before one of their mates stepped off the abyss into married life. While we don't have the films from those early stag do's, we've got a hunch that not a lot has changed since then. The idea is to get piss-drunk, stuff your face with the best food you can get and get your fill of all the things you'll be missing once you tie the knot (read: all the other birds in the bush that you're trading in for the one in the hand). The honor of planning the stag do traditi... (read more) Author: William Doyle

8. Copper Use In Your House October 01, 2009 When thinking of precious metals most of us think of gold and platinum, almost everyone neglects to think of copper, which is, in fact, one of the most basic and common metal we encounter on a daily basis. This red colored metal has been in use for many years, humanity has found copper and started using it already in Greek ancient times, this use of copper and other metals has evolved since ancient times, and as is the case in copper it has been used for more technological advanced things than the production of mirrors. Copper has a high electrical conductivity, and it reflects and its uniq... (read more) Author: William Doyle

9. Ancient Greek Deities September 29, 2009 Although they seem to be things of the past, reminders of ancient Greek deities are all around us. When you read the following names, more than a few will look familiar. Ancient Greek Deities The Greek Pantheon was a polytheistic system of thought and religion that assumed its Greek deities existed independently and individually. Their roll was to rule diverse aspects of the mortals every day life. Myth and culture is gathered in the Pantheon from where the deities leave toward their corresponding realm. Due to the Hellenic polytheist beliefs in ancient times, deities formed relation... (read more) Author: William Doyle

10. The Four Elements September 29, 2009 Empedocles, a Greek philosopher,scientist and healer who lived in Sicily in the fifth century B.C.,believed that all matter is comprised of the four elements of earth, air, fire and water. Fire and air are outwardly reaching elements, reaching up and out, whereas earth and water turn inward and downward. In her book, Four Elements in Ancient Greek Philosophy,Tracy Marks describes wide-ranging look at earth, fire, water, and air, and the dynamic twin forces of Love and Strife. Her book takes one to a journey from ancient Greece to alchemy to Carl Jung’s association of sense, feeling, th... (read more) Author: William Doyle

11. Scare tactics and the art of war September 24, 2009 Fear and anxiety have been crucial elements in any general's strategy since the dawn of time. The Assyrian empire was reputedly formed through the use of generous amounts of terror and brutality. The Spartans struck such terror in their enemies that their forces often won their wars with other Greek city states simply by arriving on the battlefield. Gaius Marius, a Senator of the ancient Roman Republic, once quelled the threat of rebellion in a client kingdom by imposing upon his rival the might of a single Roman legion. The Mongol hordes claimed entire kingdoms as they swept through Europe th... (read more) Author: William Doyle

12. History of Football (Soccer) September 22, 2009 Since time immemorial mankind has played various ball games. Evidence of which can be seen in many ancient societies, ancient Greek society being an example. The beginnings of the modern game however began in Britain in the times leading up to the industrial revolution. Whole villages would band together against other villages in games, which would span several fields. These games were often violent and there wasn’t any particular restrictions on which body parts you could use. Variances of such games continued for some time until the 19th century. More and more people were leaving their vi... (read more) Author: William Doyle

13. Astrology- It Truly Helps To Make Important Decision September 24, 2009 Astrology this word is derived from the Greek words astron and logos, which literally means stars and study. It is one of the ancient tradition and system followed by mankind to study the traditional and beliefs accordingly to the celestial bodies. Astrology can provide the facts about the human personality, affairs, past and information about the terrestrial matters. Astrology has played a vital role in shaping the culture, the Vedas, early astronomy, followers and has also affected the human society. Be whatever astrology has played a significant role in the life of the human being. Be it i... (read more) Author: Rakesh Gupta

14. The Immune System: Eureka September 15, 2009 Archimedes: His Discovery was the “talk of the town.” Archimedes, the ancient Greek scientist, was no exception. When his friend, King Hieron of Syracuse asked the famous scientist if the crown he was wearing was pure gold or if it was alloyed, Archimedes was stumped. One day as he stepped into a bath, it came to him. The amount of water which overflowed was equal to the portion of his body placed in the bathwater. The same was true of gold…and its alloys. Gold displaced a certain amount of water. Alloys, like silver, displaced different amounts. We’re told by historians, he was so ... (read more) Author: William Doyle

15. "Mask"erading In The Movies September 13, 2009 Costumes are an essential feature of visual media such as cinema and theatre. In the ancient times, the symbol for Greek theatre was that of two masks -- one joyful and the other sorrowful. Back in those times, the actors had to wear huge masks that amplified their voices. The ancients were used to seeing characters as tall as seven feet thanks to their enormous masks and high shoes. After all, the characters had to be seen and heard by the people in the audience. These days, with the invention of lighting, microphones, and video cameras, actors have it a lot easier. They can now literall... (read more) Author: William Doyle

16. The Therapeutic Benefits of Water and Hot Tubs September 11, 2009 The therapeutic benefits of water were first recognised by the ancient Egyptians in around 2000BC. Many hundreds of years later the ancient Greeks began to understand and use the properties of water therapy to assist in the relief of conditions such as jaundice and rheumatism. In fact the term ‘Hydrotherapy’ which we now use, derives from two greek words, ‘Hydro’ meaning water and ‘Therapeia’ meaning therapy. Today the healing properties of water are combined with innovative hydrotherapy jet technology in a domestic hot tub or spa, to help you relax and unwind. As well as helping to soak a... (read more) Author: Leo Reynolds

17. Logistics as a business concept September 11, 2009 The term "logistics" originates from the ancient Greek "?????" ("logos"—"ratio, word, calculation, reason, speech, oration"). Logistics is considered to have originated in the military's need to supply themselves with arms, ammunition and rations as they moved from their base to a forward position. In ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine empires, there were military officers with the title ‘Logistikas’ who were responsible for financial and supply distribution matters. The Oxford English dictionary defines logistics as: “The branch of military science having to do with procuring, ... (read more) Author: cen cen

18. The main cause of exchanging wedding or engagement rings in ancient history September 10, 2009 The tradition of wearing wedding or an engagement ring on the fourth finger stems from a Greek fable. It was said in that fable that a vein i.e. vena amoris or vein of love in that finger is directly connected with heart. Therefore wearing ring specially wedding or engagement ring on that finger would mean long lastingness of your relationship. But in the present age of scientific research and discovery this theory of love has been disqualified by medical researchers and scientific school of thought. In middle age most of the wedding rings are made up with colorful gemstones. These colorf... (read more) Author: mark fisher

19. Weddings the Greek Orthodox Way September 10, 2009 The wedding service in the Greek Orthodox faith is an ancient and beautiful ceremony, which has been celebrated in its current form for centuries. The wedding ceremony is full of symbolism and is a great experience if you have never attended one before, because it is likely to be quite different from other weddings you have attended in Western Europe. The service is also rather unique because the bride and groom do not make vows to each other – their presence together in the church is taken to mean that they are serious about getting married. There are no wedding rehearsals and the ceremony us... (read more) Author: PRANIVSINGH MALVIYA

20. Guide to the Greek Orthodox Wedding Ceremony September 10, 2009 The wedding service in the Greek Orthodox faith is an ancient and beautiful ceremony, which has been celebrated in its current form for centuries. The wedding ceremony is full of symbolism and is a great experience if you have never attended one before, because it is likely to be quite different from other weddings you have attended in Western Europe. The service is also rather unique because the bride and groom do not make vows to each other – their presence together in the church is taken to mean that they are serious about getting married. The Beginning of the Wedding In most ca... (read more) Author: swati ahuja

21. Tattoo Italian Inspires People's Fashionable Skills And Style September 09, 2009 If you think you are fashionable enough and don’t want to choose ancient tattoo designs then you should look into tattoo Italian. The tattoo designs in Italian are not common and usual. It provides extraordinary impression to various people who are looking for something inimitable. You know it very well that there are myriad of special qualities in tattoo designs due to which people want to have them on their bodies. But the most important thing is which tattoo design provides unique style. In this case, the only option you get is Italian tattoo designs. You will love to have it because there ... (read more) Author: Azeem Ashraf

22. Diamonds September 09, 2009 Diamond is a name given to mineral from Greek words adamas, which means proper and unalterable. It is said that diamonds were first found in Indian and then the craze of this allotrope moved in the whole world. Diamonds are treated as gemstones due to their religious use in ancient India since long time. With the growth, that world economy showed in 19th century and improvement in technology brought in ways to cut and polish, diamonds have become desire for every woman in world. The general ways to measure diamond are carat, color, cut, and its clarity. Diamond is never treated as co... (read more) Author: lalit sharma

23. Puzzles Are More Than One Thinks August 14, 2009 Brain teasers, jigsaws, crosswords, anagrams, sudokus, riddles and math puzzles are all forms of entertainment that most people enjoy at one time or another. The history of puzzles goes back hundreds of years, and there is evidence of puzzles and riddles in just about any civilization archeologists have studied. There are riddles and puzzles in The Bible, ancient Greek myths and fables of virtually every society. Not all puzzles are as plain to recognize as a Rubik's cube or a maze, though. People will incorporate some aspect of puzzle solving into their lives every day, even if it is merely c... (read more) Author: Matia Bryson

24. Medieval Armour,Medieval Sword,Medieval Weapons,Chainmail. August 12, 2009 Planet Trading Co. offering a wide selection of high quality museum replicas of medieval armour, antique armour, roman helmets, medieval helmets,Collectables, medieval swords and medieval weapons. We are Manufacturers of Medieval Armours, Medieval Weapons, Medieval Swords, Medieval Helmets, Antique Armours, Ancient Armours, Greek Armour, Medieval Costumes, Roman Armour, British helmet, Fireman Helmet, Knights Helmet, Viking Helmet, Viking Sword, Roman Helme, roman sword, Greek Weapons, Greek Sword, Greek Helmet, Gladitor Helmet, Spartan Sword, Spartan Helmet, Chainmail, Scottish Sword,... (read more) Author: Planet Trading

25. Opal jewelry for you August 12, 2009 Do you celebrate your birthday on the month of October? Then the Opal is your birthstone. Folk born under the zodiac sign of Libra draw their energies from the Opal. This gemstone has been popularized in the greek parable and culture for a long time and has its own place in ancient times. The word Opal originates from the word 'Opallus' and it implies a change in color in the later times. Opal was a particularly precious stone in traditional Greece and it has found a place in the neck of the loveliest ladies in history of humankind for its exquisiteness. The Opal is a sedimentary gem ; it... (read more) Author: Willard Hood

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