the Allen Institute for Brain Science to map the mouse brain genome, which has great prospects for medical applications in humans. Craig Venter mapped the human genome and is working on mapping the genome of the life forms found in the worlds’ oceans, with the hope of finding cancer cures (Haefner, 2003; Costantino, 2004). All of these people are working tow […]
After several weeks of partisan debate between the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, both chambers finally approved a two-month extension of payroll tax breaks and the Medicare sustainable growth rate, according to a Politico report. President Barack Obama signed the bill and urged Congress to come up with a full-year agreement on payroll tax breaks […]
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted from the adhesives, sealers, and plastics used in manufacturing your home and vehicle. Styrenes, benzenes, and formaldehyde are just a few of the VOCs found in that new-car smell. […]
Here Dr. Geiger brings you his extra-special blend for sprains, bruises and inflammation. Its centerpiece is the very therapeutic, very rare oil of helichrysum: so amazing for muscle and joint pain. To this he adds the oils of myrrh, lavender, tea tree, basil, frankincense, ginger and black pepper: an ingenious design of Nature's best anti-inflammatory […]
Blueberries are beautiful and healthful. Twenty-first century research on blueberry and other juices from plants reminds me of the research conducted with plants in the last century that yielded so many types of medications, such as narcotics and antibiotics. […]
How well did you sleep last night? Did you partner keep you awake because they snore? Do you notice they stop breathing during sleep? Do you have to "nudge" them to get them to breathe? There are very significant problems that develop over time for both parties......for instance, heart disease in the patient with untreated sleep apnea and anger in […]
Hello! My name is Dr. James Geiger. Thank you for visiting my essential oils page on oilmd.com. As a physician, I care about my patients and friends, which drives me to always be looking for natural ways to stay healthy and get healthy when illness occurs. One of the most effective means of getting and remaining healthy is to help your body work to heal itse […]
So it has been a busy transition from Thanksgiving into the New Year. Probably been burning the candle at both ends to speak. Your body is craving sleep. Need to catch up on your sleep. […]
Today, Information Week listed its top 10 Health IT predictions for 2012. Sure, there are tons of predictions to sift through this time of year, but, at first glance, three of the ten predictions seem particularly significant. They are: By the end of 2012, the bulk of U.S. providers will be using electronic medical records (EMR). Successful accountable care […]