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Jonathan Klemens - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Mr. Klemens is an accomplished author, essayist, and practicing pharmacist. He is the Director of Pharmacy at the Jefferson Regional Medical Center (Pittsburgh, PA), Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy, and Adjunct Instructor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy.
As a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, his primary interests include Scottish and Celtic culture, history, genealogy, archeology, and antiquities. ... [More]
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- The Quaich - Scottish Cup of Friendship
[Reference-and-Education] The quaich, or quaigh, (pronounced "quake") -a cultural icon-is the traditional Scottish drinking vessel consisting of a shallow cup, with two horizontal handles (lugs). It is a simple utilitarian design that dates back well over four hundred years.
- The Legendary "Black Knife" of Scotland
[Reference-and-Education] The mysterious and historical Scottish "Sgian Dubh" is a knife of intrigue, legends, and tall tales. This diminutive blade developed over several centuries from a utility knife to a knife of self-defense and cultural importance. Sgian Dubh is Gaelic for "black knife" and is pronounced "scheeeian doo."
- Comparing Two Popular British Canines - Collies Are From Venus - Yorkies Are From Mars
[Pets:Dogs] When one looks at the various dogs of the United Kingdom, there is a remarkable diversity between breeds. For example, let us compare the classic rough collie to the feisty diminutive Yorkshire Terrier. We will compare and contrast these two popular breeds in regard to history, standards, development, and temperament.
- Soothing the Savage Beast - The Magic of Music!
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] We all know that music can make us feel better, reduce stress, helps us to remember and relive good times, creates a mood, and soothe the soul. Psychologists report that music does indeed affect the body - fast tempos invariably raise your pulse, respiration and blood pressure slow music lowers them and helps us to relax.
- Just for the Zen of It - Integrating Oriental Medicine and Western Medicine
[Health-and-Fitness:Healing-Arts] All oriental medicine is rooted in the ancient concept of Yin and Yang, most often represented by two rain drop, or fish-like, shapes that form a circle. These two opposing and cyclic forces are regulated by the flow of "Chi" (Ki, Qi, Prana) or vital energy though the body along specific meridians.
- Ethical Considerations of Privacy and Cyber-Medical Information
[Legal:Cyber-Law] Cyber-space profoundly influences and impacts our everyday activities, but it is also out of control and has spawned many controversial issues involving free speech, censorship, intellectual property, and privacy. The free market and society norm may, in some measure, be capable of regulating these issues and eventually help allay many of our concerns. A major and controversial concern that requires additional discussion is safeguarding the confidentiality of private medical information.
- Yoga for Health and Fitness - The Seven Major Energy Centers (Chakras)
[Health-and-Fitness:Yoga] Yoga is one of the most famous and globally widespread of India's traditions. It has existed as a system of exercise, breathing, and meditation for over 5,000 years. The word "Yoga" means "to join or yoke together" - bringing the body and mind together into a harmonious experience. The exercises are designed to apply gentle pressure to the glandular system thereby toning the glands and improving total health.
- Health Claims For Bio-Magnetic Therapy
[Health-and-Fitness:Healing-Arts] The medical applications of magnetism are no longer just relegated to such things as high tech diagnostic devices, like the MRI, and magnetic dental implants. The health claims attributed to magnets have many people donning magnetic jewelry, "sports magnets" and other forms of "bio-magnets."
- The Protestant Work Ethic - Just Another "Urban Legend?"
[Business:Ethics] The "work ethic" is personified by those who have found work that provides both a service to society and personal satisfaction. It is their passion - their life "calling." One's calling can follow any career path - writer, accountant, missionary, teacher, auto mechanic, carpenter, cook, social worker, attorney, or brain surgeon.
- Herbs With Claims to Lower Blood Glucose
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] The long-term complications of uncontrolled diabetes are well known - damage to eyes, kidneys, nerves, blood vessels, and other organs. Type II diabetics and pre-diabetics are aware of these dangers and sometimes consider adding herbal therapy, to their doctor prescribed medication, to "tweak" blood sugar lowering effects and possibly prevent complications. Sometimes patients may try herbs and other supplements because they want to use a more "natural" treatment to control their blood sugars.
- Why is Haggis So Famous?
[Food-and-Drink] Haggis is a popular Scottish fare that is most associated with the annual Burn's Dinner during the week of January 25 when the National Bard is commemorated. Traditionally served with mashed "neeps and tatties" (yellow turnips or rutabaga and potatoes), it can also be accompanied by other side dishes.
- Scottish Kettlebell Training
[Health-and-Fitness:Exercise] Kettlebells are simply cannonballs with handles. But, they are hot! They are a fast growing choice for weight training, conditioning, and physical rehab. Many believe the use of heavy round weights actually originated as part of the Scottish Highland sporting culture using curling stones as the principal model.
- Ancient Celtic Myth, Magic, And Medicine
[Self-Improvement:Spirituality] The ancient Celts were an enchanting and mysterious pre-Christian people with a romantic and legendary history - a people of heroes, wizards, and fairies. Julius Caesar stated that the Celts (Gauls) were "brave, but headstrong and impetuous." These indomitable clans, identified by their language and culture, migrated from Central Europe and populated much of Western Europe, Britain, and Ireland until they were supplanted by the Romans, and later, Christianity.
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