For centuries, people in all countries have turned to traditional healers, home remedies and ancient medicinal knowledge to meet their health and wellness needs. According to WHO global report on traditional and complementary medicine (2019), various traditional medicine systems used around the world include acupuncture, herbal medicine, traditional indigenous medicine, homeopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, naturopathy, chiropractic, osteopathy, Ayurvedic medicine and unani. And one hundred and seventy WHO member states reported on the use of traditional medicine by their populations.Traditional medicine is sometimes considered pre-scientific, with its practices and treatments due to be replaced by better, more effective, science-based modern medicine.…
Author: Ebrahim
Dr. Efthymiopoulos addresses Greek professors attending the Long Island seminar.HICKSVILLE, NY – Teachers who dedicate themselves to the children of the community and to the preservation of Hellenism in America have long benefited from the material and moral support of the Department of Greek Education of the archdiocese whose national director is Dr. Ioannis Efthymiopoulos. Holy Trinity Parish in Hicksville hosted the department’s annual seminar Nov. 11 for teachers and administrators in the New York metropolitan area. The seminar, which this year became a national traveling seminar, focused on the latest additions to the well-received textbook series”Τα Ελληνικά Μου -…
My new book, A map of future ruins: on borders and belonging focuses on the story of the 2020 fire that destroyed Europe’s largest refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos, and the six young Afghans who were blamed despite little evidence against them. Part reportage on contemporary borders, part memoir of my own family’s migration story from Greece over a century ago, and part investigation into the mythologies of people on the move, this book delves deep into the ‘history. Many texts have guided and pushed my thinking throughout my journey. The future of nostalgiaby Svetlana Boym This…
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul on Sunday afternoon, according to greekreporter.com. Mitsotakis first arrived in Istanbul on Sunday morning, attending religious services with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at St. George’s Cathedral, one of the most important churches in Orthodox Christianity. Erdogan then hosted his Greek counterpart for lunch at his presidential residence, during which the two men discussed pressing foreign policy and diplomacy issues for nearly two hours. Mitsotakis and Erdogan make progressAs confirmed by the Turkish presidency, the two leaders focused much of their discussion on the Russian invasion of Ukraine,…
PRESIDENT OBAMA’S REMARKS AND PRESIDENT PAVLOPOULOS OF GREECE BEFORE THE COURTESY CALL Presidential mansion Athens, Greece PRESIDENT PAVLOPOULOS: (As interpreted.) Mr. President, I welcome you to Athens, as President of this great friendly country, the United States of America, which has achieved world distinction for the defense of the earth , democracy and justice. These are the characteristics that define your fame and international appeal. Your praise and appeal are of course justified, among other things, by your initiatives aimed at confronting a deep global economic crisis; support for the social rule of law; management of the acute and, in…
Is it still ethical for museums to display human remains? BBC.com
During a month-long celebration of Greek heritage, communities around the world come together to honor the rich tapestry of culture and tradition that Greece has woven throughout its history.From ancient civilizations that laid the foundation for Western thought to modern innovations in literature, cuisine and science, Greek Heritage Month recalls the enduring legacy of this remarkable civilization.In Glen Cove, the rain may have poured down, but it couldn’t dampen the lively festivities as the community gathered on Village Square to celebrate its Greek heritage. Led by Holy Resurrection Church, this celebration marked a significant moment, as the last time Glen…
MIT placed second in US News and World Reports annual ranking of the nation’s best colleges and universities, announced today. As in previous years, MIT’s engineering program continues to top the list of undergraduate engineering programs at a doctoral institution. The Institute also ranked first in six of 12 engineering disciplines. In its evaluation of undergraduate computer science programs, US News placed MIT first on the list along with Carnegie Mellon University, Stanford University and the University of California, Berkeley. The Institute ranked in the top two places in nine IT disciplines. MIT remains the No. 2 undergraduate business program,…
US News By Katherine Donlevy Published March 3, 2024, 1:19 a.m. ET The University of Maryland halted social activities for its sororities and fraternities Friday amid an investigation into dangerous recruiting. Officials announced the suspension in a cease-and-desist letter to all chapters of the Interfraternity Council and the Panhellenic Association, which represent 21 fraternities and 16 sororities, respectively. The letter did not specifically mention hazing, but claimed that Greek Life groups engaged in “activities that threatened the safety and well-being of members of the University community.” The alleged misconduct was not described in the letter. The University of Maryland halted…
During a month-long celebration of Greek heritage, communities around the world come together to honor the rich tapestry of culture and tradition that Greece has woven throughout its history.From ancient civilizations that laid the foundation for Western thought to modern innovations in literature, cuisine and science, Greek Heritage Month recalls the enduring legacy of this remarkable civilization.In Glen Cove, the rain may have poured down, but it couldn’t dampen the lively festivities as the community gathered on Village Square to celebrate its Greek heritage. Led by Holy Resurrection Church, this celebration marked a significant moment, as the last time Glen…