Aesop's FablesBy Aesop Translated by George Fyler Townsend The Wolf and the Lamb Wolf, meeting with a Lamb astray from the fold, resolved not to lay violent hands on him, but to find some plea to justify to the Lamb the Wolf's right to eat him. He thus addressed him: "Sirrah, last year you...
Life is full of hazards that can affect our health and well being. It is amazing that most of us are able to hurdle these obstacles and overcome the adversities we are faced with everyday without our bodies succumbing to illness due to these risks and the ever present pressures of life. But we...
A startling report issued on Thursday, November 18, 2010, by U.S. government researchers indicates that 20 percent (or 45 million) adults within the U.S. are mentally ill. Additionally over 11 million U.S. adults have a serious illness. The incidence of mental illness affects young adults, between...
Critical illness insurance is a kind of insurance policy that is meant to cover the costs associated with treatment for certain serious illnesses as outlined in the policy. More often than not, critical illness insurance is not a stand alone policy, but is purchased in tandem with another policy,...
Those who ask the difficult questions, like “Why are we here?”, “From where do we derive morals?” and “What does it all really mean, when you get right down to it?” have given humanity amazing philosophical insights and ethical guidance. Unfortunately, thinking too much about these issues can...
The MeditationsBy Marcus Aurelius Written 167 A.C.E.Translated by George Long Book One From my grandfather Verus I learned good morals and the government of my temper. From the reputation and remembrance of my father, modesty and a manly character. From my mother, piety and beneficence, and...
The Enchiridion By Epictetus Written 135 A.C.E. Translated by Elizabeth Carter 1. Some things are in our control and others not. Things in our control are opinion, pursuit, desire, aversion, and, in a word, whatever are our own actions. Things not in our control are body, property, reputation,...
Pain is any unpleasant feeling perceived by the brain and sensorysystem. Pain is often the body's warning signal and response to injury, illness, or psychosomatic cause. Pain can be a burden and overshadow every aspect of a person's conscious and unconscious life if not properly managed. Pain...
Prophylaxis originates from a Greek term which literally means “to guard or to prevent beforehand.” In medical terms, prophylaxis is used to refer to a group of procedures which serve to prevent a disease or an illness, as opposed to having to cure such a condition. There are two general kinds...
Mental health rehabilitation refers to programs that aim to help people recover from a mental illness or from substance abuse. In the course of mental health rehabilitation, patients are encouraged to regain skills that will help them deal with living a normal independent life and to restore previous...
