Author Archives: Tracy Kolenchuk

In 1894, doctors feared the end of their profession. The problem? Every known disease appeared to be curable, and every year, more and more diseases were being cured. “The list of incurable diseases decreases every decade; the list of curable … Continue reading →

“The beginning of wisdom is the definition of terms” – Socrates. I’ve just received a box of books. The Elements of Cure is the first and only book to define the word “cure”, drawing clear distinctions between cure, treatment and … Continue reading →

This post is an excerpt from the concluding chapter of The Elements of Cure, which articulates and explores the basic concepts of cure, cures, curing and cured.     Health is honest and true All cures come from health. We … Continue reading →

According to the DSM-5, the official bible of mental illnesses, ALL mental disorders are incurable. The text does not say this directly, instead it suggests we: improve understanding, reduce stigma, and advance the treatment and eventual cures for these conditions … Continue reading →

Do medicines cure? Can medicine cure? Three years ago, I reported that Webster’s New World Medical Dictionary does not contain the words cure, cured, cures, nor incurable. I thought it was an exception.  I was wrong. It’s not an exception, … Continue reading →