Author Archives: Tracy Kolenchuk

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 →

An excerpt from the recently published book: A Calculus of Curing, a book that explores the concepts of cure in a comprehensive fashion – and offers several short reviews of “books that cure“. Cure Tooth Decay: Heal and Prevent Cavities with … Continue reading →

What causes chronic illnesses?  What cures them? What causes chronic diseases?  What cures them? What’s the difference between a normal illness, which quickly fades as it is cured by healthiness, and a chronic disease that appears to be incurable?A normal … Continue reading →