Imhotep Real Father of Medicine?

Imhotep: The Egyptian God of MedicineImhotep (Imhetep, Greek Imouthes) is one of the world's most famous ancients, and his name, if not his true identity, has been made even more famous by various mummy movies. Today, the world is probably much more familiar with his name then that of his principal king, Djoser. Imhotep, who's name means "the one that comes in peace, God of medicine, prince of peace", existed as a mythological figure in the minds of most scholars until the end of the nineteenth century when he was established as a real historical person.

The Egyptians - not the ancient Greeks - were the true fathers of medicine, according to a study that pushes back the origins by at least a millennium. Says Roger Highfield Science Editor for Telegraph.co.uk

Scientists examining documents dating back 3,500 years say they have found proof that the inception lies not with Hippocrates (460BC-370BC) and the Greeks but in ancient Egypt and the likes of Imhotep (2667BC - 2648BC), who designed the pyramids at Saqqara and was elevated to become the god of healing.

There is evidence that the Egyptians, and perhaps Imhotep also, diagnosed and treated more than 200 diseases, among them 1 diseases of the abdomen, 11 of the bladder, l0 of the rectum, 29 of the eyes, and 18 of the skin. They knew how to detect disease by the shape, color, or condition of the visible parts of the body, as the skin, hair, nails, tongue. They treated spinal tuberculosis, gallstones, appendicitis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, mastoid diseases, and dental caries. They practiced surgery, knew of auscultation, and extracted medicine from plants. They were also familiar with the position and functions of the stomach, the lungs, and other vital organs.

Imhotep, it is said, knew of the circulation of the blood, which is 4000 years before it was known in Europe. This could be true because Egyptian civilization lasted for 6000 years, which was sufficiently long for its thinkers and scientists to have carried research along most lines to a high degree. Egypt excelled in architecture we know, and as regards medicine, Homer said in the Odyssey, "In Egypt the men are more skilled in medicine than any of human kind." The Greeks sent their young men to be educated in Egypt, as today students from Egypt go to Europe.

According to a scientists, Dr Jackie Campbell:

“Classical scholars have always considered the ancient Greeks, particularly Hippocrates, as being the fathers of medicine but our findings suggest that the ancient Egyptians were practising a credible form of pharmacy and medicine much earlier,”.

“When we compared the ancient remedies against modern pharmaceutical protocols and standards, we found the prescriptions in the ancient documents not only compared with pharmaceutical preparations of today but that many of the remedies had therapeutic merit.”

“Many of the ancient remedies we discovered survived into the 20th century and, indeed, some remain in use today, albeit that the active component is now produced synthetically.”

Imhotep:

Imhotep was the world’s first named physician, and the architect who built Egypt’s first pyramid. He is indisputedly the world’s first doctor, a priest, scribe, sage, poet, astrologer, a vizier and chief minister, to Djoser (reigned 2630–2611 BC), the second king of Egypt’s third dynasty.

An inscription on one of that king’s statues gives us Imhotep’s titles as the “the prince of peace,” “chancellor of the king of lower Egypt,” the “first one under the king,” the “administrator of the great mansion,” the “hereditary Noble,” the “high priest of Heliopolis,” the “chief sculptor,” and finally the “chief carpenter”.

As a builder, Imhotep is the first recorded master architects. He was the first pyramid architect and builder, and among his works one counts the Djoser’s Step Pyramid complex at Saqqara, Sekhemkhet’s unfinished pyramid, and possibly the Edfu Temple. The Step Pyramid remains today one of the most brilliant architecture wonders of the ancient world and is recognized as the first monumental stone structure.

Imhotep was also the first known physician, medical professor and a prodigous writer of medical books. As the first medical professor, Imhotep is believed to have been the author of the Edwin Smith Papyrus in which more than 90 anatomical terms and 48 injuries are described. He also founded a school of medicine in Memphis, possibly known as “Asklepion, which remained famous for two thousand years. All of this occurred some 2,200 years before the Western Father of Medicine Hippocrates was born.

What is Physiology?

Physiology is the study of the functions of a living organism and its component parts, including all chemical and physical processes. The term physiology literally means "knowledge of nature." The term is used to refer to the study of the functions of all animals and plants.

In contrast, anatomy is the study of structure, with much less emphasis on function. Even with this distinction, anatomy and physiology cannot truly be separated. The structure and function of a tissue or organ are interrelated, and the structure of an organism presumably evolved to provide an efficient physical base for its function.

Harmonic Vagina

An unhealthy vagina can lead to feelings of guilt and worry but all hope is not lost. When things are off balance down there, it's either because there's something that's not supposed to be there or healthy bacteria are growing out of control due to a change in diet, stress, hormones or thought. Your mind plays a huge role in the health of your body.

It's no coincidence that our head encasing our brain is at the top of our bodies. We must allow our thoughts to control our every action. What we think is our first line of defense, then the medicine. Healing starts with your head. Understand that you can heal, you will heal and you are balanced.

If you have symptoms of a sick vagina, (excess discharge with a smell, colorful discharge, and/or abdominal pain) go to your doctor, preferrably a Naturopathic Doctor who can give you a full examination to check for underlying health problems.

Because God is so good and created healing all around us, we are able to find medicine in herbs and leaves. Specific hormone rich herbs like black cohosh, lady mantle, licorice, false unicorn, red raspberry, red clover, black berry leaf, are said to be good for women. Add more colorful fruits to your diet like mangoes, oranges, lemons, pineapples etc for maintenance. Also, taking an all natural Acidophilus formula made from plants other than yogurt are more adequate. I recommend the Yoni Formula from Dherbs.com. This is an all natural, plant based vitamin with no additives. I've used this product before when symptoms (itchy & smelly) arise and within a week they went away.

Ezekiel 47:12
And on the banks, on both sides of the river, there will grow all kinds of trees for food. Their leaves will not wither, nor their fruit fail, but they will bear fresh fruit every month, because the water for them flows from the sanctuary. Their fruit will be for food, and their leaves for healing.”

Release Herbal Friday

You ever looked at a person and wondered if they're truly happy? Or you can tell they are putting on a facade, smiles and laugh to hide the agony inside. When they go home, lay in bed, they cry. We endure so much pain, hold onto old feelings and allow ourselves to live in self pity. No more! Release what is holding you down and holding you back. Be free! Yes it's easier said than done but simply stating "I have a problem that I must let go of" is a start!

Agrimony, a plant is the remedy for people who keep their troubles hidden under a mask of pleasure and happiness. The sad clown masking inner hurt by being the life and soul of the party is an Agrimony archetype. Friends are often the last to know that anything is wrong in the Agrimony person's life. (bachcentre.com)

Traditionally used in healing, agrimony is typically used by herbalist as a sleep inducing remedy-though, the plant itself possess no known narcotic properties. It is believed that when the agrimony is placed under a person's head, it will induce a deep sleep in the person and the sleep will last as long as the herb is kept near the person. The other traditional use of the agrimony in herbal remedy has been as a healing aid for wounds-applications of this herb will staunch bleeding and will promote the formation of clots in the area of the wound, the herb has been used in this role for a very long time.

The agrimony is slightly bitter tasting and acts as an astringent on wounds. The herbal remedy prepared from the agrimony is also used as an effective remedy for the treatment of diarrhea. A gentle tonic prepared from the herb also aids the digestion and is beneficial to the digestive system. Agrimony is also used in combination herbal formulas along with other herbs such as the corn silk-such a combination herbal remedy helps in treating cystitis and problems related to urinary incontinence in an affected person. The combination remedy has also been successfully employed in the treatment of kidney stones, common disorders like sore throats and rheumatism, and even disorders like arthritis in many people.

Red Wine With A Side Of Bull$hit Please.

Alcohol is good for... sounds like the beginning of an oxymoron. The thing that annoys me the most about this is some doctors actually recommend drinking red wine for better health.
Quick facts:
- Red wine is a low cholesterol food which is good for someone suffering with heart disease.
- Red wine is a blood thinner which lowers the chances of blood clotting leading to clogged arteries.
- Red wine has antioxidant which fights free radicals that destroy cells.

But some questions to consider before taken your doctor's words to heart (pun). What part of red wine is really beneficial? The alcohol or the grape juice? While the arteries may be clearing up, am I now damaging my liver and other organs?

Maybe it's more appealing to recommend red wine as oppose to eating right and drinking fruit juices. After all the deaths from drunk driving even buzzed driving, I don't think it's a good idea for medical professionals to recommend red wine for heart problems. Like many other traditional Western medical treatments, that's a topical treatment for an internal problem. Why are your arteries clogged? What are you eating on a regular basis? Do you exercise? Use your brain and discretion, you know what you're doing to your body that's harmful or beneficial!

Check this interesting video out by Dr. Mercola

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Working Wednesday

What works for you? First things first, you are asking about what works for YOU. So what better place to start than yourself. You probably have a million thoughts going through your mind a minute. Here are some ways to map your thoughts and figure what works for and help you succeed!

1) WRITE IT DOWN

Writing your thoughts down bring them to life! Your mind is always at work and sometimes it's hard to remember everything. Ideas are always coming to you and writing them down puts them in perspective. Writing them down also help you realize whats important to you, whatever you think about constantly is your work or your passion. Make a list of 10 goals you wish to achieve in the next 12 months.

2) MEDITATE ON WHAT'S IMPORTANT

If you can achieve only one of those goals in 24 hours, which one will it be? That goal has the most impact on your life. Circle it.

3) WORK

Turn over the paper and write the circled goal at the top. List all the things you must do daily in order to achieve it.

Your mind is a powerful tool. A thought can change your mood easily. It's the same for changing your life. Take heed to the things you think about often. If those thoughts make you sad, angry or depressed, change your thoughts! It's for your own good. Wake up your inner god. You are a god with amnesia!

Helping Haiti. UPDATE

In the last post I told you my aunt was going out to Haiti to lend a hand and do as much as she can. Since she's been there we've been in touch and she says it's so much worst than what we see on the news, like that isn't bad enough. But that wasn't a surprise, but I was shocked to hear that supplies and food are just sitting in the airport for no reason. Not being rushed out like we hoped and paid for. Also, some people sent out there to help are loading up their suitcases with medical supplies and medication to take BACK home with THEM?!? How awful is that? To avoid this, helpers are now limited to one suitcase per person.

God bless the thieves that actually think they can profit from stealing from people in need. The idiotic, deficient, dense mind set that believe in stepping on others to make it to the "top". The ones thinking a piece of paper that can be duplicated has more value than a one of a kind individual, who just lost everything but their life that they are fighting to keep.

What I really want to say is &%&#* #*#&%#( #(Y&%&(#& #(&$(#&$#(!!! but people like that need a prayer too. So God bless them. Only God can judge you and God will!

My aunt was helping this one man and he said while he was buried, going in and out of consiousness, he saw a shadow come over him then the next thing he knew he was being pulled out. City Sole is her next stop. It is the poorest slum in the world from what I hear. Stay strong Aunty Monica, they need you!!!

Helping Haiti.

My aunt is going to Haiti on Friday. I'm so glad for her and the people she'll touch. She is an amazingly deep, loving, caring nurse. I pray that she is strong for herself and her patients. She is about to enter a whole new world. She has seen a lot but nothing can prepare you for a disaster.

Haiti was shakened at it's core, we don't know why, we can't speculate because that will bring further injury to the beaten, bruised and dying. They were a forgotten nation to most, trying their best to survive. Some people didn't even think twice about them. Look at them now, everyone is mentioning Haiti atleast once a day, singers are singing, writers are writing, dancers are dancing for THEM. There's tons of blessings flowing to the island. They have a great opportunity to rebuild and renew. So hard it will be, but they are strong, they will be strong and must be for their amazing future. The best is yet to come. God is restoring the years, this is there time to become one of the richest nations in the world!

Presently, they need help. When we help, are we compassionate? Helping in a way that teaches others to help themselves? Or do we cripple? Some of the organizations out there are crippling and holding them back, helping them to always be needy. That's not help at all. Haiti is about to be rid of them. The charities that pay their employees first then give the remainder of the money to the needy, that's backwards and they need a fix too.

Right now, they need a cast. To heal their broken spirits and bones. Please continue to do so in the years to come. Help in a way that repairs. There comes a time when a cast is removed.

Don't hate what you don't know or understand. Put the love back in Hate E.
Help, Love and Pray.
This music video from Inna Vibe was shot in Haiti
visit www.yele.org

Random minute

Sometimes before I'm about to post something on facebook or twitter, I think about that one person who I want to impress if they read it. I hate that lol it takes away from the spontaneity.

My brother put me on to this UK song and I love it!!!

check out the remixes too!! HOT :)

Slow Down, I just wanna get to Know You.

I was hanging out with an old friend. He felt so nervous around me like he was about to lose his virginity. He kept saying how nervous he was and even went to the bathroom to give himself a pep talk. I told him it wasn't like that and not going down like that either. He says "If I wasn't being such a punk and acted more aggressively I would've been cool." That frame of mind bothers me because some guys think they need to be the aggressor in a one on one moment even if the woman is saying no. A woman is going to make her own decision and what the guy does at the moment has little to no influence on what she'll do. She'll send out the vibes whether she wants to or not. Don't ignore them, READ them please! It's true, a woman does know initally whether she'll sex you or not. It may change, depending on how you are, not how aggressive you are when you're alone. I'm sick of guys thinking they have to attack or beg in order to get some. That's very uncomfortable and creepy, get out of her face!

Learn how to read body language. If you brush her hair aside, kiss her on her collar bone and she doesn't even flinch, well, she's just not that into you, maybe not that night. If she's leaning on you and touching you, those are signs that she's attracted but still she may not want to go all the way. Be gradual, if she does something, you do something. Back and forth, working together. Don't "superman that ho." If after heavy petting or she's now butt bald naked and she says "no I can't" as hard as it is STOP, leave or kick her ass out for leading you on and let her know that isn't cool. Don't pursue like you can change her mind. Even if she is playing games and wants you to continue, kissing all over you but still saying no, STOP and leave because she needs to know that this isn't something you play with and people can get in serious trouble. Then she'll keep it real from then on and even better, miss your...um ego. Because she wanted to act immature, she's going to have to wait for you and she'll probably won't have you with blue balls again. Let each other know, "either you do or you don't want to." simple right??

Men, please stop acting like getting vagina is a game. It's not. You're messing with someones emotions. I feel like you guys are on a horse trying to tassle us and when you do you say "gotcha bitch." Sometimes we want it just as bad as you do and we WANT to give it to you and receive it from you. You're aggression is a turn off, especially when we're giving off the "not now, not yet vibes" This isn't checkers, not a strategy game, it's life, everyone is different, who you are as a person will get you or not get you what you desire. Things will happen if its meant to be!

Ultimately people have to know what kind of situation they're putting themselves into cause some people don't know how to control themselves. If you're not ready, don't be alone with that person. If you're attracted like crazy but don't want to rush, don't be alone with that person. The flesh is weak but over powers us sometimes, especially when the meat is so tender and appetizing lol. Or you can act like a human and just control yourself lol

Be yourself always, take responsiblity for actions and be honest and upfront from the beginning my beautiful people.

LOVE is my AIR

I've been encapsulated lately by love. Not in the typical way we wish to receive love, getting attention from people we admire, attention from friends and strangers or loved ones. I'm talking about popping up in my everyday movements, little reminders of what true love is. While on Facebook, a friend posted an excerpt from one of my favorite songs from Lauryn Hill "Tell Him." "Let me be patient, let me be kind, make me unselfish, without being blind, though I may suffer, I'll envy at night, and endure what comes, cause he's all that I got and tell him." Then someone commented and said "I Corinthians 13" and I didn't even realize that until I read the chapter. The same person who made that comment then put up a video of a man talking about that same verse and how important it is. Then I go to someone's house and on their wall is...yes... a plaque with I Corinthians 13 written on it. Now I'm thinking my lord, my creator, what are you trying to tell me? I read the verse over and over and I talk to my mother about it. She said the lord is speaking because of the "lack of love in the world." Much of our turmoil can be traced back to a love we did not receive that we so desperately desire to have.


I come across a book on how to give and receive more love. "Alchemy of the Heart" Elizabeth Clare Prophet and Patricia R. Spadaro. Check that joint out.

In order to love others one must love them self ultimately and with that, a love for god because god is love and he made us in his image. Sounds familiar. This book is teaching self love first, giving without depleting and receiving it. A beautiful cycle. It also says "Love doesn't leave you where it finds you and it won't let you leave others where you find them either."

True love is aspiring to unconditionally love god the way that he loves us, and it's a given to love yourself, then send that out to others. When others are involved of course it isn't easy, there is much stretching of the heart required. But love surrenders all- the bible.

Today I stumbled on a movie called Love Trap where a man is seduced by a woman who aims to dismantle his engagement. The twist, the whore was went by her friend who is engaged to that same man. Women and our dumba$$ tactics.

A pastor tells him about the levels of love Agape, Philos, and Eros. Agape- god's love, the perfect love, unconditional, I Corinthians 13 and affection. Philos- bonding with friends and relationships, there's love but with limitations here, it can be broken, it's conditional, not perfect but sustainable. Eros- erotica, compassion, sex, temporary expression of love and will last just as long as the sexual desire is there, attraction. In order for a relationship to be sustained and become fully blessed by god agape must be the foundation that supports philos love which will lead to the great experience of eros. Picture a triangle cut in three with agape as the foundation, philos in the middle and eros at the top (the pointy end). If a love is based solely on eros, it's bound to fail, the triangle will soon topple over because it can't stand on the point for long.

Some of us have it twisted, letting that natural physical attraction lead us into sexual behavior with someone you're not in love with unconditionally. Gotta be patient & move past that initial attraction. It's hard because we're are sexy:) I know but that should be the icing on the cake, not the cake itself.

Love is all around us just like god but the problem lies in how we give and receive it.I believe I'm being bombarded with love because it's time for me to study what true love is and LIVE it. God is love, love for self, there's none like it. What is love to you?

More Sensitive

I just read a insightful article by Russell Simmons on his thoughts of the Mike Vick situation. He was basically saying that we are impressionable by nature, what we're exposed to affects us and the decisions we make so we must raise our level of consiousness so that we're mindful of what's taken into our minds thus affecting the energy/light we emit.

I don't know everything but I know something.

As a society, we have become so pre occupied with self when our main goal should be the welfare of others. Of course you can't help anyone without first helping yourself but we are always growing, we will always be in transition, always changing. We wouldn't know when we're ready to do anything until the opportunity presents itself. How you react to the situation will tell you. That's where your morals and what was most impressionable on you will show.

To raise your level of consiousness first comes with yourself. Understand self and the reason you do things is a major step to moving on to a bigger task... But you can't get there if you don't see and understand that something you're doing is wrong. Being more sensitive doesn't make you a punk, doormat, b*7**, etc. It makes you aware, human.
Russell Simmons blog http://globalgrind.com/channel/news/content/888878/Michael-Vick-The-Redemption-Of-A-Champion/

757 I once hated this number.

For a while I was seeing the numbers 757. Everytime I looked at a digital clock it said 7:57. I heard that when numbers appear in a sequence over again, something is trying to tell you something. Soooo I did the numerlogy thing and that number broke down to 1 and 9.1- Absolute energy source, the Creator, potential, new beginning, creativity The number 1 symbolises everything that exists in its potential form.
It represents everything, which is contained in itself.
No other number precedes 1, except the 0, which is symbolic of the pure spirit, which existed even before the Absolute Creator, but it was not manifested in any form.

It continues...and it was relative to my life and what I was feeling. Numbers are really magnificent and is a prime example of how connected everything or everyone is in this life. They can help you tap in to who you are. There's tons of numerology site out but I like this one www.usenature.com/article_numerology_5.htm

Nipples

So when a celebrity has a nipple slip or nude photos surface, it's all over the internet. Why should I care about that? Why is that breaking news? We all have nipples don't we? What makes their nipples more important than mines or yours? Because they have lots of money, they're more important? Not saying I want my itty bitties all over the internet.

I'm tired of going to these blogs gossiping about people, where they were and whose hand they've been holding. Looking at pictures of people walking in coffee shops, doing everything that we do. Making it more evident that celebs are umm normal. And these sites have the nerve to not even make me chuckle a little bit or is thought provoking. In the words of Aaliyah "I know you can come better, can come better than that." Tired of the loose rap!!!

We're all important in some way. We're put here for a specific purpose but we get caught up in chasing dreams that weren't meant for us. Once we tap into our inner giant, greatness, lion or beast that makes us feel like we're on top of the world, then we can do what we're called to do.

Some are called to inspire my singing or dancing, some by writing or healing a broken bone. But we can't all do the same thing. As much as we are alike, we are very different. Different people with unique minds with different tasks to tackle.

I know I want to impact anyone in a positive way by letting them know that their possibilities are endless. Just think, how much more awesome we could be when we deal with our issues, move on and just live, be happy.

When you figure out your calling, put your all into your work because thats all that's left when you're gone. Michael Jackson said it best..to escape death I put my soul into my work.. and that he did.

You may not be able to dance like him, sing or act but he was a person with a dream...what's yours? What are some things you love to do? That you would get up 4am without pay to do?

We're all regular people with different opportunities, take advantage of yours.
Basically I'm saying that if it's possible for them, it's possible for you. You're nipples matter too.