The present article is concerned with identifying the Morisco healer Aparicio de Zubia as the author of a pamphlet on the "Oleum Magistrale" which, in 1566, was published at the instance of the Spanish government after Zubia's death and which, in 1574, was translated by the Elizabethan surgeon George Baker from what seems to have been a French intermediary version. I shall not presume to enter ...

This observational study investigates and describes the oral health beliefs and illness behaviour in the Semai tribe of Orang Asli community. Data was obtained from a "Key informant interview" method i.e. the village Tok Halaq (Traditional healer). Information about common oral diseases and conditions were illustrated with enlarged pictures of dental caries, periodontal disease, oral cancer and...

Exposure to infected blood/blood products through blood transfusion and use of contaminated sharp objects remain an important source of HIV infection. This report describes the case of a 52-month-old male child of an HIV-infected mother in whom perinatal infection was successfully prevented by maternal and infant antiretroviral therapy, elective cesarean section, and avoidance of breast-feeding...

This study examined the role of hypnotic responsiveness in the practice of a dhami-jhankri, a traditional Nepali healer. The hypnotic capacity of 248 male patients was measured in an allopathic (Western) clinic, an Ayurvedic (ancient Hindu healing art) clinic, and a dhami-jhankri's practice. Hypnotizability was assessed using the Hypnotic Induction Profile (HIP). The Induction scores of the HIP...

Prearraignment forensic evaluations are forensic psychiatric evaluations performed on a suspect soon after his or her arrest. In the guise of ethics, the committee members who originated this code have imposed apparently personal and political views on all members of respective professional organizations in order to circumvent rulings of the judiciary, including the U.S. Supreme Court. The proh...

The wounded healer is an archetype that suggests that a healer's own wounds can carry curative power for clients. This article reviews past research regarding the construct of the wounded healer. The unique benefits that a psychotherapist's personal struggles might have on work with clients are explored, as well as the potential vulnerability of some wounded healers with respect to stability of...