Frontier Perspectives articles from September 2001

Frontier Perspectives archives from September 2001

From the editor's desk.
September 22, 2001... As I sat at my computer engulfed in thought on the many issues facing science today, I identified the serious role that scientific communication plays in bringing forth these issues and the need to critically examine them and their impact on...

Salt and health.(CORRESPONDENCE)
September 22, 2001... There is controversy about salt and hypertension. In Britain, medical journals are united in saying that low salt diets would nearly eliminate the need for drugs to reduce blood pressure (BP). In America there has been thought that a lack of...

Additional roundness of spacetime and unknown vacuum energies in living organisms.(CORRESPONDENCE)
September 22, 2001... Introduction This paper demonstrates that there is an additional roundness of spacetime around living organisms. Experiments were done in a closed environment that showed an increasing of roundness of space-time during the growing phase...

Consciousness beyond/outside human consciousness, causality and the "Big Bang".(CORRESPONDENCE)
September 22, 2001... Why oh why are scientists starting with a premise that consciousness and causality are related? Within their currently accepted scientific paradigm, what other choice do they have? Both Newton's Laws and Quantum Theory are based on causality...

Correction.(Correction notice)
September 22, 2001... On page 20 of the article, New Aspects of Vacuum Kinematics, published in Frontier Perspectives, 10(1), equation 3b was missing 2 brackets, the correct equation is as follows: [summation]([I.sub.i][f.sub.is] [differential]([v.sub.[theta]i...

The biophysics of the vascular autonomic signal and healing.
September 22, 2001... Introduction This article will serve to highlight part of the subtle energy research initiated by orthopedic surgeon Joseph H. Navach, M.D. His work focused on a dermal-vascular reflex, the Vascular Autonomic Signal (VAS) that even to...

The analysis of sound by the ear.(Reprint)
September 22, 2001... Introduction to the Peripheral Ear The focus of this presentation is on the peripheral ear where sound energy is converted into electrochemical events in the receptor cells for hearing and then represented as electrical discharges in the...

Structure in the vacuum.(W-waves)
September 22, 2001... Abstract The work here demonstrates that much of the organization of the universe and life is due to all pervading longitudinal waves apparently produced at least in part by electromagnetic sources. These waves were called W-waves...

Spin, the origin of the natural laws, and the binary universe.
September 22, 2001... Abstract The goal of classical physics was to identify "Physical Reality," sought for many centuries. The natural philosophers believed that there is a physical reality of nature, which when found will tell us the origin of the natural...

Russian advances in the study of the effects of environmental factors and electromagnetic medicine.
September 22, 2001... 1. Introduction The biological effect of ionization and electromagnetic fields and waves (EMFs and EMWs) have long been studied in Russia. I shall not delve into history, but the names of the following two outstanding biophysicists...

Why matter matters massively.
September 22, 2001... Abstract In a conceptually complete and non-compromisingly processual approach to physics, material matter can show its complete features. They encompass those accessible in traditional physics (quantum theory, relativity theory,...

Neuro-somatic treatment for depression ... A preliminary report on a group treatment program.(News & Views)
September 22, 2001... Abstract The therapeutic efficacy of neurosomatic interventions with clinically depressed adults attending a six-day group program, followed by monthly individual consultations over a six-month period, was investigated. Five males and...

American Journal of Botany.(Periodicals of Interest)(Brief article)
September 22, 2001... The American Journal of Botany has been published monthly since 1914. This internationally recognized journal reports on all areas of plant science, and also includes reviews, critiques, and analyses of controversial subjects. To receive more...

Advances in Mind-Body Medicine.(Periodicals of Interest)(Periodical review)(Brief article)
September 22, 2001... Published quarterly by Churchill Livingstone, Advances in Mind-Body Medicine explores the proposition that thoughts and feelings can affect physical health. A publication of the non-profit Fetzer Institute, Advances examines the relationships...

Coherence- International Journal of Integrated Medicine.(Periodicals of Interest)(International Association for Auricular Medicine)(Brief article)
September 22, 2001... Published biannually by the International Association for Auricular Medicine(IAAM), Coherence is host to a non-biased forum for developing the science and practice of auricular medicine. To learn more about this journal please contact: IAMM,...

Harvard Women's Health Watch.(Periodicals of Interest)(Harvard Health Publications)(Brief article)
September 22, 2001... Published monthly by Harvard Health Publications, Women's Health Watch is the nation's number one newsletter for women that seeks to clarify issues surrounding women's health and to provide accurate information for readers to make informed...

Nature Neuroscience.(Periodicals of Interest)(journal published by Nature America Incorporated)(Brief article)
September 22, 2001... Published monthly by Nature America Inc., Nature Neuroscience is a multidisciplinary journal editorially independent of Nature, but still adheres to the same editorial and publishing values. It publishes papers in all areas of neuroscience...

Ali, Majid. 2000. Oxygen and Aging.(New Books Received)(Brief article)(Book review)
September 22, 2001... Ali, Majid. 2000. Oxygen and Aging. New York, NY: Aging Healthfully, Inc. In Oxygen and Aging, Majid tells the simple idea of the importance of oxygen in human biology and the governance in the aging process. Deoxygenation of our air,...

Comfort, Nathaniel C. 2001. The Tangles Field: Barbara McClintock's Search for the Patterns of Genetic Control.(New Books Received)(Brief article)(Book review)
September 22, 2001... Comfort, Nathaniel C. 2001. The Tangles Field: Barbara McClintock's Search for the Patterns of Genetic Control. Cambridge, Mass: Harvard University Press. In The Tangled Field, Comfort poses a biography of geneticist Barbara McClintock....

Denny, Mark and Gaines, Steven. 2000. Chance in Biology: Using Probability to Explore Nature.(New Books Received)(Brief article)(Book review)
September 22, 2001... Denny, Mark and Gaines, Steven. 2000. Chance in Biology: Using Probability to Explore Nature. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press. Chance in Biology shows how chance plays a key role in the natural world up until death. Denny and...

Fagg, Lawrence W. 1999. Electromagnetism and the Sacred: At the Frontier of Spirit and Matter.(New Books Received)(Brief article)(Book review)
September 22, 2001... Fagg, Lawrence W. 1999. Electromagnetism and the Sacred: At the Frontier of Spirit and Matter. New York, NY: The Continuum Publishing Company. In this book, the author discusses his belief that electromagnetism and light are a specific...

Houran, James and Lange, Rense, Eds. 2001. Hauntings and Poltergeists: Multidisciplinary Perspectives.(New Books Received)(Brief article)(Book review)
September 22, 2001... Houran, James and Lange, Rense, Eds. 2001. Hauntings and Poltergeists: Multidisciplinary Perspectives. Jefferson, NC: McFarland and Company, Inc. Hauntings and Poltergeists is a collection of essays written to promote a better...

Lonsdale, Derrick. 1994. Why I Left Orthodox Medicine: Healing for the 21st Century.(New Books Received)(Brief article)(Book review)
September 22, 2001... Lonsdale, Derrick. 1994. Why I Left Orthodox Medicine: Healing for the 21st Century. Charlottesville, VA: Hampton Roads Publishing Company, Inc. In this book, the author discusses how the medical standards of today are too deeply rooted...

Omnes, Roland. 1999. Understanding Quantum Mechanics.(New Books Received)(Brief article)(Book review)
September 22, 2001... Omnes, Roland. 1999. Understanding Quantum Mechanics. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press. Understanding Quantum Mechanics transforms Omnes' theory into a short and readable text that enables beginning students- as well as...

Pines, Maya, ed. 1999. Exploring the Biomedical Revolution: A Look at the Work of Frontline Scientists and How They Are Changing Medicine.(New Books Received)(Brief article)(Book review)
September 22, 2001... Pines, Maya, ed. 1999. Exploring the Biomedical Revolution: A Look at the Work of Frontline Scientists and How They Are Changing Medicine. Chevy Chase, MD: Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Exploring the Biomedical Revolution helps the...

Rose, Steven. 1998. From Brains to Consciousness? Essays on the New Science of the Mind.(New Books Received)(Brief article)(Book review)
September 22, 2001... Rose, Steven. 1998. From Brains to Consciousness? Essays on the New Science of the Mind. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press. From Brains to Consciousness? Essays on the New Science of the Mind explores the world of Neuroscience....

Teitelbaum, Jacob. 2001. From Fatigued to Fantastic!(New Books Received)(Brief article)(Book review)
September 22, 2001... Teitelbaum, Jacob. 2001. From Fatigued to Fantastic! New York, NY: Avery This second edition of From Fatigued to Fantastic! provides new findings and updated information about Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) and...

Wescott, Roger Williams. 2000. Comparing Civilizations: An Unconventional View.(New Books Received)(Brief article)(Book review)
September 22, 2001... Wescott, Roger Williams. 2000. Comparing Civilizations: An Unconventional View. Atherton, CA: Atherton Press. Roger Wescott's comparisons of civilizations handle a variety of subjects and find valuable connections between them. In...

Wescott, Roger Williams. 2000. Predicting the Past: An Exploration of Myth, Science, and Prehistory.(New Books Received)(Brief article)(Book review)
September 22, 2001... Wescott, Roger Williams. 2000. Predicting the Past: An Exploration of Myth, Science, and Prehistory. Deerfield Beach, FL: Kronos Press. Has the present been brought upon by peaceful evolution, or has there been[micro] catastrophe's that...

Meetings of interest.(Calendar)
September 22, 2001... 17th Annual International Symposium on Acupuncture & ElectroTherapeutics & Bi-Digital O-Ring Test for Effective Acupuncture & Western Medical Diagnosis & Treatment Will be held October 18-21, November 16-18 and December 14-16, 2001 at...

Cell & Molecular Biology Online: www.cellbio.com.(Websites of Interest)(Website overview)(Brief article)
September 22, 2001... This site is an information resource for Cell and Molecular Biologists. It features links to various online publications, the latest in current research news, career resources, information on upcoming conferences and many education resources...

Classical Homeopathy: www.homeopathy-homeopath.co.uk.(Websites of Interest)(Website overview)(Brief article)
September 22, 2001... This site differs from other homeopathic web sites because it does not focus on homeopathic services and products. In classical homeopathy the relationship between homeopath and patient is paramount. This is because the homeopath needs to...

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM): http://nccam.nih.gov.(Websites of Interest)(Brief article)
September 22, 2001... NCCAM is one of the Centers of the National Institute of Health (NIH). It's mission is to conduct basic and applied research, provide research training, disseminate health information, and conduct other programs with respect to identifying,...

Nature Cancer Update: www.nature.com/cancer.(Websites of Interest)(Website overview)(Brief article)
September 22, 2001... Online news service which features the latest developments in cancer research. The site is made up of three sections: Hot off the Press, which provides updates on cancer research published by Nature Publishing Group as well as other sources;...

PubMed: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez.(Websites of Interest)(Website overview)(Brief article)
September 22, 2001... Looking for a way to find the latest medical journals? PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine, provides access to over 11 million citations from MEDLINE and additional life science journals. PubMed includes links to many sites...

The Richard and Hinda Rosenthal Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine: http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/rosenthal.(Websites of Interest)(Website overview)(Brief article)
September 22, 2001... The center is located at Columbia University in New York City and its' site promotes a blending of conventional and alternative medicine. It lists current research projects involving herbs, especially in connection with women's health, plus...

SciCentral: www.scicentral.com.(Websites of Interest)(Website overview)(Brief article)
September 22, 2001... SciCentral is maintained by professional scientists whose mission is to identify and centralize access to the most valuable scientific resources online. SciCentral currently constitutes a gateway to over 50,000 sites pertaining to over 120...

The American College of Orgonomy.(Networking)(Brief article)
September 22, 2001... The American College of Orgonomy (A.C.O.) was founded in 1968 by Dr. Elsworth F. Baker. It is a non-profit educational and scientific organization that is dedicated to setting and maintaining high standards of excellence for the study,...

Annapolis Research Center for Effective Fibromyalgia & CFIDS Therapies (ARC).(Brief article)
September 22, 2001... Fibromyalgia (FMS) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) are two related diseases that effect millions of Americans. Jacob E. Teitelbaum, MD is the director of ARC; the main goal of the center is to help make effective treatments available for...

International Microwave Power Institute (IMPI).(Brief article)
September 22, 2001... The mission of the International Microwave Power Institute is to be the global organization that provides a forum for the exchange of information on all aspects of microwave and RF heating technologies. IMPI was founded in 1966 to serve the...

The Message Company.(meetings on Science and Consciousness, Altered States of Consciousness, Business and Consciousness)(Brief article)
September 22, 2001... The Message Company is the producer of three international conferences in the field of consciousness: Science and Consciousness, Altered States of Consciousness, and Business and Consciousness. It is also the publisher of Business Spirit...

Princeton Engineering Anomalies Research (PEAR).(Brief article)
September 22, 2001... PEAR was established at Princeton University in 1979 by Robert G. Jahn, Dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science. PEAR's mission is to pursue rigorous scientific study of the interaction of human consciousness with sensitive...

Seymour L. Wolfbein.(IN MEMORIAM)(Obituary)(Brief article)
September 22, 2001... Dr. Seymour Wolfbein, Dean Emeritus of the Fox School of Business and Management, passed away this year at the age of 85. In 1967 he was appointed dean of Temple University School of Business Administration. During his twelve years at Temple...