Author Archives: Tracy Kolenchuk

Webster’s New World Medical Dictionary Third Edition uses the word “treatment” 917 times but does not provide a definition for “treatment.” It uses the word cure 7 times, not counting phrases like “incurable”, “no cure”, and “cure-all.”   It does not … Continue reading →

Can cancer undergo spontaneous remission? Sometimes it happens.  Can depression, diabetes, arthritis, dementia, undergo spontaneous remission? Sometimes it happens.  Is it magic?  No. Magic only exists when we don’t understand. Conventional medicine does not understand spontaneous remission. Spontaneous remission is trivial. … Continue reading →

Understanding placebo effect is a serious challenge for conventional medicine. But, it’s not what you think. The problem only appears deep because no one is looking below the surface. Placebo effects are trivial. Placebo effects are caused by the doctor. … Continue reading →

Two doctors meet in the hospital cafeteria. Jan is an old hand, crusty and a bit intolerant of silliness. Jamie is a new intern, just out of school. They’ve paired up together for work, and for lunches. As they sit … Continue reading →

We often see statements, statistics, and articles about causes and risk factors of illness and disease. What’s the difference between a cause of illness and a disease risk factor?  When we study cures the difference becomes clear and dramatic. Every Illness … Continue reading →