Human Genome Project Results Supports Holistic Health Care Doctrines and Practices

ByDorothy M. Neddermeyer Ph.D.

The Human Genome Project (HGP) completed in 2003, was a 13-year project coordinated by the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Institutes of Health. During the early years of the HGP, the Wellcome Trust (U.K.) became a major partner; additional contributions came from Japan, France, Germany, China, and others.

Project goals were to:

• identify all the approximately 20,000-25,000 genes in human DNA,

• determine the sequences of the 3 billion chemical base pairs that make up human DNA,

• store this information in databases,

• improve tools for data analysis,

• transfer related technologies to the private sector,

• address the ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) that may arise from the project.

The results confirmed what Shamans, Holistic and Naturopathic practitioners have known since the beginning of time—health and behavior are dynamically linked to the environment and as importantly, our perception of the environment.

Holistic Health Care Works – A Testimonial

ByDorothy M. Neddermeyer Ph.D.

If prescription or OTC drugs are so good for people, where are all the healthy medicated customers? The truth is, there aren’t, any. There is nobody taking twelve prescriptions or OTC drugs with a clean bill of health. In fact, the more prescriptions a person takes, the worse their overall health. And if you approach the healthiest people you can find and ask what prescription drugs or OTC drugs they are taking in order to be so healthy, they give you a confused look: Healthy people do not take prescription or OTC drugs!

Self-Care – Mind, Body, Spirit

ByDorothy M. Neddermeyer Ph.D.

One of the most important life enhancing activities one needs to give oneself is usually considered self-indulgence—taking care of one’s mind, body and spirit. The majority of people take better care of their cars and pets than they do themselves. This article discusses the importance and protocol for taking care of one’s mind, body and spirit.