Author Archives: Tracy Kolenchuk

Where have all the cures gone?  We used to think that insulin was the cure for diabetes, but now we know better.  We used to cure infections with antibiotics, but now we’re not so sure it’s a good idea to medicate … Continue reading →

Abstract: Cure and cured are not defined medically or scientifically for most diseases. At present, medical tests for cured only exist for some communicable diseases. This paper discusses the current definitions of cure and proposes a comprehensive definition of cure … Continue reading →

Doctor’s don’t use the word cure because they are not trained in cures. Doctors are trained to diagnose diseases and medical conditions, but they are not trained to diagnose cured. Cured is not defined for most diseases. Not defined. When … Continue reading →

If I could invent a cure for any disease, I would choose to cure scurvy. But isn’t scurvy a trivial disease to cure? Don’t we already know that the cure for scurvy is Vitamin C? Isn’t the cure obvious?

A Calculus of Curing is a definition of cure, clearly identifying the three basic types of illnesses that can be cured, their causes, and the actions necessary to cure.  This is not a book about curing cancer, or arthritis, dementia … Continue reading →