by Simon Yu, MD | Feb 6, 2013 | History of Medicine, Self-Help
The Second International Water and Health Symposium was held at California Institute of Technology (Cal Tech) on Jan 31-Feb 1, 2013 in Pasadena, California. I want to share some of my experiences from the symposium. Many distinguished academic professors and medical...
by Simon Yu, MD | Jul 15, 2012 | Chronic Disease, Dental, History of Medicine
In July 2000, Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) published shocking data that stated a total of 225,000 deaths per year occur from iatrogenic (doctor induced or treated) causes. This constitutes the third leading cause of death in the United States after...
by Simon Yu, MD | May 15, 2012 | Chronic Disease, History of Medicine, Therapies
Insulin has been known to the medical community and the public primarily for the management of diabetes. However, is there any indication of insulin therapy for other than diabetes? I heard a lecture over ten years ago on Insulin Potentiation Therapy (IPT). I had...
by Simon Yu, MD | Nov 15, 2011 | Acupuncture Meridian Assessment, Chronic Disease, Military Learning
As a physician practicing Internal Medicine and Integrative Medicine, I warn my patients, on their first visit, that I have no idea whether I can help them. I warn them my evaluation is different than most medical doctors and that my recommendations may seem odd and...
by Simon Yu, MD | Jan 17, 2011 | Chronic Disease, History of Medicine, Therapies
If you are interested in good German beer, wine and/or German Biological Medicine, you may consider joining the Occidental Institute Research Foundation (OIRF) from Canada. The institute, founded by Dr. Walter Sturm, is now managed by his wife Carolyn Winsor-Sturm who...
