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A Short History of Medicine

2000 B.C. "Here, eat this root."

1000 B.C. "That root is heathen; pray to the gods."

1850 A.D. "That prayer is superstition; drink this potion."

1940 A.D. "That potion is snake oil; swallow this pill."

1985 A.D. "That pill is ineffective; take this antibiotic."

2000 A.D. "That antibiotic is artificial. Here, eat this root."

—Author Unknown

Conventional wisdom says "An apple a day keeps the doctor away," and we're also told that "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," and that "A joyful heart is good medicine, But a broken spirit dries up the bones." This blog is about prevention, and relief, about home remedies, new drugs, and new issues, as well as the latest research news in the field of medicine. What's more, it's written by consumers for consumers who are well aware that sometimes laughter really is the best medicine.