Words of M.D.

11/19/2025

The term Demonization is derived from the verb “demonize,” which has taken the meaning of “to make into a demon” since 1778. But, over the years, it has earned other significance from the Greek”daimonizesthai”( to be under the power of a deity) and in the New Testament as “to be possessed by a demon.”
Primarily, demonization entails the portrait of someone or something as “evil or worthy of contempt or blame.” It remains one of the oldest propaganda tools utilized in making the enemy the demon by denouncing in moral terms his or her character and mobilizing the allies by seducing them to some extent.
Nowadays, the politic of demonization has broadened extensively and has created a lot of fear and division. By the same token, it has put forward the idea that some people are less than human because they have subsisted without dignity and empathy. A case in point is the extermination of 6 million Jews during WWII by state-sponsored persecution and dehumanization based on antisemitism, prejudice, and hatred. More recently, the war in Ukraine has created a new model of reciprocal demonization without the perspective of genuine peace. But, no matter how horrible the war looks like, how bleak the situation stands there will be good times again.
In terms of illustration, demonization doesn't occur only with political issues, it can be concocted to put down employees and even daily products such as milk formula for babies. In addition, with the upcoming mid-term election, demonization will be the norm in the last-minute campaigning. But someone could tell you that demonization “degrades public discourse and threaten democracy” since it is based on hatred, fear, suspicion, and even chauvinism when the opposite s*x is involved. In short, according to the Christian Science Monitor, President Biden has asked, in his first post-election speech, all Americans to do away with “ this grim era of demonization.”

11/12/2025

Today's word is Death. November 2nd commemorated “ the spirits of the Dead” mostly throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. This was a day dedicated for the celebration of the lives of those who died which has been maintained to teach the children not to be afraid of death, to some extent.
This term as an hybrid is originated from German “ tod” and Dutch” dood” meaning to die or having ceased to live. This noun denotes principally the “ action of dying or being killed,” in other words in the physiological lexicon, the irreversible cessation of function of all the organs including the brain, heart, respiration, etc.
However, death has a multifaceted significance when it comes to religions. Certainly, for Christians it is the giving of the spirit and the resurrection; within Islam, it occurs with the separation of the soul and the beginning of the afterlife; for the Hindus and the Buddhists, it is the end of the body but not life because consciousness continues with reincarnation.
On the whole, philosophy has been as flexible as religions because death poses difficult questions. For instance, Plato believes also that death is the separation of the soul from the body but a lot of his peers think that souls do not exist. Whereas, Epicureans with their freedom from fear and their peace of mind concepts are convinced that death represents the end of the soul-body entity and all matters including the human bodies are made of atoms that are indestructible and dispersed all over nature with the possibility of reforming. They acknowledge also that death, indeed, is the end of all physical and emotional pains. Nonetheless, Claude Bernard, a French Physiologist and Physician riposted with his famous quote that is : “ la vie, c’est la mort” meaning life is death.
In conclusion, death is the ultimate reality or the unique miracle of life. We have to think of it and our departed as they are still living in us as long as we are until now alive.

11/05/2025

The term Postmodernism was echoed for the first time in 1737 as a “ deviation from the ancient and classical manner,” but it wasn't until 1830 that it projected a sense of modern styles to say the least. However, more recently 1979, in terms of philosophy, it was communicated in the book Postmodern condition in which Jean-Francois Lyotard, a French philosopher, viewed also science, technology, the arts, and even certain sociocultural aspects of the control of the media in Western society as elements of postmodernism.
Generally speaking, postmodernism represents a departure from modernism and the apparent skepticism or rejection of grand ideas such as truth, reality, ideologies, and in other words all the central themes. Indeed, philosophically, it can be asserted that the rejection of modernity affects the condition of the society at large. As a result, a media-dominated society ensues with copycat materials, so to speak, without a semblance of originality, the assimilation of truth with its alternatives, the emergence of fake news, the acceptance of same s*x couples, and nongender individuals.
In reality, some thinkers believe that post modernists have their own mind and just live in the moment. Certainly, Gary Aylesworth, a specialist in western philosophy evokes the notion of Contextualism in the postmodern society: for instance in modern society a building is just an edifice whereas in postmodern era it should be seen in the context of art and the culture from which it is erected.
When it comes to illustrations, postmodernism has challenged some assumptions that are made in society by stimulating the sociologist approaches and by changing the education system in a way that it has become more individualized and by the same token more diversified. However, postmodernism has deviated from the clear structure and grand narratives, and has not respected the norms of consistency.

10/29/2025

The term Subculture was ascertained for the first time in 1886 about “ bacterial culture.” It is an hybrid of the prefix” sub”(under) and from Latin “ cultura”(culture), which stands for the act of preparing the earth for agriculture. But, it wasn't until 1920 when a Sociology scholar by the name of Ernest Burgess in collaboration with Robert Park developed the human ecology theory of deviant behavior based on a chart of Chicago urban areas.
Primarily, a subculture is a group of people within a culture that differentiate themselves by their behavior from the cultural norm, for instance, hippies, musical punk groups, youth gangs, etc.
In the whole, subcultures entertained their inherent culture, political assets and s*xual practices. Some subcultures are geographic or are born in areas such New England or are Native Americans, or others are into by choice with their hobbies. Aside from the above-mentioned group, one of the subcultures that live in the U.S. and all over the world is the Fandom group whose people are closely identified with fictional characters. Another one, are the Southern people who represent a lot in the American culture besides being different, namely food, music, hospitality, manners and respect for freedom and liberty. Others are born into it, without a choice, that is to say, deaf people who apart from the deafness they have in common share art, literature, schools, and are open-minded about sign language. Last but not least, two distinct communities somewhat different by their culture, one is an adept of Santaria and the other Voodoo are in Little Havana and Little Haiti, respectively. They carry with them not only their culture but have developed the subcultures that exist today in their communities. Incidentally, this entity is not to be confused with counterculture which is opposed to the prevailing society model .
As to illustration, subculture defines groups that are established for some purpose and goals, they create a certain cohesion in the presence and comprehension of the team amity. But besides being creative, rarely some subculture individuals because of their beliefs can morph into the counterculture.

10/22/2025

The term Constitution cropped up in the mid 14th century as laws, regulations, and customs, and it is derived from old French”constitution via Latin “constitutionem, constitutio”( act of selling, settled condition, ordinance). This structure of principles, a priori, was established to govern states or organizations.
Primarily, a constitution is a formal body of principles that encompasses “ people’s duties and rights.” In other words, it establishes laws and rules for the country, state, and group. However, it can also denote the physical makeup or structure of individuals or objects.
In the U.S., the Constitution written by James Madison in September17, 1787, one of the Founding Fathers, is not perfect but accomplishes three fundamental principles. First, it creates a government with three separate powers, namely the legislative, the executive, and the judicial branches. All of that with a system of “check and balance.” Secondly, it gives separate powers to the federal and state governments. Third, it grants civil liberties, supposedly to all American citizens. In short, those three pillars represent a powerful symbol of the nation called the United States of America.
However, it was the Bill of Rights ratification on December 15, 1791, that embodied the heart and soul of the Constitution.
As to illustration, a written Constitution like the one serving the U.S. is more stable and helps guide during a difficult situation but poses problems of amendment. Whereas, an unwritten constitution can easily be adapted to changes about social, economic, and political conditions of nations such as England, New Zealand, and Israel that do not approve of a codified written document.

10/15/2025

The term Trip evolved in the late 14th century as to skip and to dance. It stemmed from French” tripper”by way of Dutch “ trippen”( to hop, skip), which has become one of the greatest pastimes about excursions.
As a noun, trip implies primarily” the action of going to a place and returning,” but its connotation can extend into sports where it entails games that are played away from home, in other words, on the road. However, in the U.S., more often the expression comes to play road trip which is the journey by car or by bus to a place back and forth for pleasure or any particular purpose.
In America, the main reasons that make the road trip popular are, on the one hand, the flexibility with which you can stop at any moment along the way and, on the other hand, the freedom to carry with you whatever deems necessary. But road trips can elevate your mood and clear your mind by providing you the so-called “peace and quiet.”
Indeed, if you have time you can go all through all 48 contiguous States otherwise you can choose some of the most scenic roads, namely the Pacific coast high in Calfornia, the overseas highway in Florida, the cascade loop in Washington, not to mention the famous Route 66 that reduces the distance between Chicago and LA by more than 200 miles.
In terms of illustration, a road trip adventure gives you self-confidence and boosts your optimism, and makes you handle stress generously besides saving money, discovering hidden places, and choosing your travel pace. Nevertheless, there are some drawbacks such as vehicle breakdown, accidents, getting lost, and bad weather. In short, a road trip can be exhausting, but a well-planned road trip is a lifetime memory.

10/08/2025

The term Sculpture was picked up for the first time in the late 14th century as “the act or art of carving,” which is originated from Latin “ sculpere”(to carve) then” sculptura” via French” sculpture.” On the whole, it represents a carving work of different types of materials. The earliest known carving model as a sculpture dates from around 32,000 BC. At the time, the ancient people carved on their utilities and fashioned small religious figurines using ivory and stone.
Generally speaking, sculpture, exists as the “ art of making two or three-dimensional “ objects, especially by carving stone, wood, or casting metals and particularly plaster or plastic medium. Hence, the sculpture comes to acquire also the name plastic art.
The history of sculpture in the United States goes back just to the 1600s, when the Americans like the ancient pioneers, started carving on graves stone, Bible boxes, and any utilitarian materials. But, one of the pioneers of modern sculpture is the French artist, Auguste Rodin who in the late 19th century created several iconic works including “ The Thinker and The Kiss.” Notwithstanding, the same concept of modern sculpture invented in the 1960s as Earth art or Land art, reflects generally nature and heightens the public awareness about the environment. But the most famous sculpture in the world remains in the U.S. as the Statue of Liberty a neoclassical of the French builder, Frederic August Bartholdy who created it in 1876.
As to illustration, the main purpose of sculpture like any other art is to send a message that could be ideas, beliefs, and perhaps emotions. Moreover, sculpture is the most appropriate art that outlines the four causes of Aristotle, namely the material, the formal, the efficient, and the final causes. However, sculpture is made by talented artists who usually don't get appropriate praise and fair market value for their carving works.

10/02/2025

10/01/2025

The term Headache emerged from the Old English era as “heafodece” which stands like an hybrid: “ “ headof”( top of the body) plus “ ece”( continuing pain), which represents a painful sensation in any region of the head. Subsequently, its colloquial sense has occurred as a “ troublesome problem” not until 1934.
In medical terms, a headache called also cephalgia encompasses a pain in the head just above the eyes and ears, behind the head and at times in the back of the upper neck. Whereas, in an informal setting, headache can be used as a “ thing or person” causing problems that can be administrative or behavioral for instance.
About its etiology, the causes can be primary or secondary. The former entails overactivity or structural changes of the pain sensitive areas of the brain involving blood vessels, nerves and muscles. On the one hand, primary headaches such as migraine, cluster headache, tension headache and neuralgia can occur. On the other hand, secondary headaches represent symptoms of underlying causes including concussion, brain aneurysm, brain tumors, sinus problems, high blood pressure, carbon monoxide poisoning, etc.
Needless to say, headache can be triggered by environmental factors, for instance eating certain foods liked fermented foods, cheese,caffeine, alcohol, second-hand smoking, and even strong odors from household products.
Generally speaking, headache symptoms vary with the type or characteristics of headache. As a result, it is very important to consult, as soon as possible, your Physician or any other qualified health care provider if the headache persists and, more importantly, if your “ headache comes on suddenly or is explosive or violent,” which is usually the worst headache you ever had in your life.
Concerning illustrations, nearly every has a headache occasionally but some individuals experience headache frequently. Nobody is supposed to live and suffer from frequent, persistent, and recurrent headaches. Pain relief can take any form but if you are not already on a pain medication contact your Doctor with pertinent information regarding that condition.

09/24/2025

The medical condition, Dysmenorrhea,stemmed from Latin as a hybrid of “days”(bad) plus “menorrhea”(menstrual flow), which is a painful and at times disabling menstrual irregularity.
In the medical lexicon, dysmenorrhea represents a painful menstrual period generally due to uterine contractions. After the past controversy, it has been proven that prostaglandins, a compound with hormone-like function, have been responsible for contractions of the uterine muscles and constriction of the blood vessels during the me**es. As a result, ischemia, a lack of blood supply, increased intrauterine pressure, and those contractions generate pain that varies from moderate to severe.
In addition, dysmenorrhea can be either primary or secondary. The former implies recurrent pain with me**es without apparent causes, whereas the latter encompasses a series of conditions or infections that are at the base of this disturbing disorder. Indeed, the woman involved could carry a condition called Endometriosis( uterine tissue outside of the uterus), or Adenomyosis(uterine lining tissue inside of the uterine muscle), cervical stenosis(narrowing of the opening to the uterus), or Fibroids( benign growths of the uterus), or Pelvic inflammatory disease (bacterial infections of reproductive organ including the uterus).
Concerning symptoms, usually a cramping or throbbing pain occurs 1 to 3 days before the period and has its location at the lower abdomen with irradiation to the thighs and is characterized as a dull or continuous aching. However, the information provided may not be a substitute for direct medical advice from your Doctor or another qualified medical provider since every patient is different.
As to illustration, dysmenorrhea can be managed appropriately once your clinician makes the diagnosis via symptoms that you present to him or her, and their findings during your examination. They will probably, if the examination is negative for secondary causes, prescribe you some anti prostaglandin medications and advise you to use local heat, and dietary supplements, reduce stress, and entertain appropriate exercises.

09/17/2025

The concept of Beleaguer truly emerged from the late 16th century, from the Dutch, as “belegeren”(camp round), which can be deconstructed into “ be “(all about) and “ leger “(a camp). Subsequently, this verb has metamorphosed from its archaic form into a figurative one that spells “troubled,” in the political lexicon.
Generally speaking, to beleaguer is to cause “problem or difficulty” for anyone but usually for a politician who needs to set the record straight. Indeed, a beleaguered politician when hard-pressed by the media or the people is supposed to give the correct information and make it clear that what they previously believed was untrue. But sometimes, they have to look for a scapegoat that can be metaphorical, so to speak.
Case in point is the cross-border truckers protest that was supposedly against the Covid vaccine requirement but was changed into a manifestation against the liberal administration of the prime minister Trudeau of Canada just for political purposes. Some political analysts believe that it was propped up by the embattled conservative leader Erin O’Tool that was the beleaguered politician who was looking for support. Furthermore, remember the beleaguered President Obama at the end of his term who was called a lame duck by the critics and the press with regards to Benghazi and the IRS that supposedly singled out the Conservatives for investigation. At the time, it fought back as a politician because they were trying to compare his administration to President Nixon's debacle.
In terms of illustration, beleaguer can also be used to anything being subjected to persistent or repeated troubles or setbacks such as a business economically deprived or a university in peril because of mismanagement. Needless to say that people are beleaguered right now more than a few years ago because of the growing consumer price index. In short, Physicians because of difficulties and problems encountered with the insurance company are economically beleaguered about reimbursements.

09/10/2025

The entity, Demagogue, sprung in the mid 17th century from Greek”demos”(people) plus “agogos”(leading), which translated initially into a leader of the people but later with the advent of Athenian democracy acquired occasionally a negative connotation.
Primarily, the demagogue stands as a political leader who appeals to the “passions and prejudices” of the people to gain power and promote his or her cause. Nonetheless, a demagogue could represent also a party organizer or a member of the government dedicated to people's interests contingent upon some qualifiers such as socialist and benefactor.
Since the late 19th century with Pence Weber, a prominent German sociologist who is considered to be one of the pioneers of the Western modern society, the meaning of this term has not been rewritten because of the intervention of the media and the internet with the social network where politicians interact with the voters. As result, demagogues are found more readily in more polarized societies or areas with less democratic traditions.
In terms of illustrations, a demagogue called also rabble-rouser or simply a leader of a mob could easily win an election by appealing to people’s fear and prejudices. Someone could utter that, the Constitutional system, on the contrary, was supposed to w**d out demagogues; nowadays the electors seem to value a demagogue acting more as a populist that the framers most feared. There must be a way to create the disutility of demagogues who try to get elected because there is no place for them in a strong and vibrant democratic society.