Microorganisms Theory: A guide into the causative factor of diseases and Native American science

By Larry L. Fisher Jr.

The microscopic nature of microorganisms has made them the perfect spotlight for studying the relationship between microorganisms and disease in any environment.
The diseases caused by microorganisms in the United States of America can be divided into a couple of different categories depending on whether or not they are caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. In order to understand the difference between the three, it is important to understand the relationship of each microorganism to the other. For instance, bacteria do not stand alone; they are actually part of an ecosystem that includes other organisms. Similarly, viruses do not stand alone; they are part of a virus family that includes other viruses as well. Knowing this basic information about the diseases caused by microorganisms in the United States of America will allow you to know more about the overall wellbeing of the population of the United States.
This book explains in clear terms how one microorganism affects another, and how it produces an enzyme and infects the victim with a disease. This results in the multiplication of microorganisms and one results in several diseases.
It further explains how best to avoid such a situation, and how important it is to have an immune system that can protect us from these killer cells. Our immune system can only be strong if the number of microorganisms in the body is not perturbed. This can be possible through several precautionary motives to prevent the microorganism and diseases.
This book also explains the beliefs and perceptions of the Native American parlance about diseases and the causative factor of diseases.
This is evident in the Mattakeeset culture where Dr. Fisher comes from, where a healthy person is considered someone who has a sense of purpose and follows the guidance of khetan (creator). This guidance is written upon the heart of every person within the tribe and outside of the tribe. So, to be healthy, a person must be committed to a path of honesty, harmony, and balance. Gratitude, respect, and generosity are also considered to be essential for a healthy life.
This book further sheds more light on Native American Religious Medicine, rare philosophies, and how they cling tightly upon a spiritual perspective of life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: BookBaby
• Release date: Apr 9, 2021
• ISBN: 9781098368852

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CHAPTER 1

WHAT IS A DISEASE?

If you stopped a random person on the street and asked them the question, "what is a disease?, they'd feel very confident about their ability to define exactly what a disease is.

Most of us think we have this innate sense of what counts as a disease and what does not. The examples you might get from the random people on the street would range from or colds and fevers to tuberculosis and AIDS.

But if you looked through any medical dictionary, you'd quickly discover that spelling out a satisfactory and comprehensive definition of disease is surprisingly not as easy as you'd think.

And if you decided to try a different approach altogether by defining disease as the whatever the opposite of good health is, this might not necessarily work either, given that coming up with a standard definition of health is just as tricky.

What is a disease, you may ask. A disease is any abnormal condition which negatively effects the functionality or structure of a part or all of the organisms, and which is not caused by any direct external injury to the organism. Such diseases are also often called medical disorders which are related to certain characteristic symptoms.

An illness is a deviation from the normal functions of an individual organism. This deviation may be caused by some injury to the organism or it may be a result of some metabolic, physical or biochemical changes taking place within the cell or its parts. It is important to realize that what is a disease is not the same as what is an illness. The major difference between the two is that a disease can be life-threatening whereas an illness is not. In order to fully understand what is a disease, it is necessary to comprehend what kinds of illnesses there actually are.

The body consists of various living and non-living cells. These cells are arranged in the way that they are meant to be arranged. The cells of the body to perform various functions that enable the body to carry on its daily activities. If any one of the organs is malfunctioning or if it is not functioning according to normal parameters, then that organ will be said to be suffering from some defect. If that organ is the brain, then it would be suffering from a brain tumor.

The major categories of diseases are: acute, chronic and neurodegenerative. The conditions which fall under the broad classification of acute diseases are those that affect the tissues or the organs immediately behind the forehead (such as the eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and skin) and affect the functioning of the same organs immediately behind the neck (like the liver or spleen). The conditions which fall under the broad classification of chronic diseases are those that affect the cells of the body for prolonged periods. Neurodegenerative diseases, like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's, Lou Gehrig's disease are examples of neurodegenerative diseases.

What is a Disease? The answer to the question 'what is a disease?' is that it is the collection of symptoms experienced by an individual. An ailment is when an individual experiences pain, discomfort, deformity, malformation or disfigurement because of a disease or the reaction of the body against some stimulus, such as exposure to certain chemicals or pollen.

What is a Disease? There are different types of diseases. Fungal infections are an example of a non-infectious type of disease. Cystic fibrosis is caused by the abnormal growth of yeast within the body's respiratory system. A disorder of the immune system like HIV or AIDS is, what is a disease as the body's immune system attacks its own cells causing cancer.

It is also known as abnormal body condition. A disease is described as any bodily abnormality or abnormal condition in the body. These abnormal conditions can be associated with causes like genetics, environment, and hormone levels.

To answer the question What is a disease? one must learn about the body, the different types of diseases and their description.

Infection: An infection is a disruption in the normal function of the body. Common infections include acne, measles, shingles, herpes, urinary tract infection and staph. An abnormal cell or virus can cause an infection. Some viruses that are dangerous include hepatitis B and West Nile Virus.

Cancer: Cancer is a disease that results from the abnormal growth of abnormal cells or tissues within the body. The abnormal cells grow faster than the body's immune system, which then causes the body's immune system to fight the cancerous cells. Some cancers can spread to other parts of the body, such as colon, lungs, liver or bone. Cancer treatment is possible to kill the cancerous cells.

What is a Disease? To answer the question what is a disease? one must know the different types of diseases. These are: systemic, local, and congenital. Systemic illnesses are common in industrialized nations causing allergic reactions, while local illnesses are normally caused by bacteria or viral infections.

The World Health Organization defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity (WHO, 1946) and this definition has been lauded for adoption a holistic approach in defining health. However, the definition has also received strong condemnation for being extremely utopian and as a result, not very useful. Robert Hughes, a distinguished historian, once commented that that definition was more realistic for a bovine than a human state of existence (Hudson, 1993).

The reason we first need to be clear on the definition of a disease is because it's very important. Most times, what constitutes a disease can be very subjective or can depend heavily on the time period or the environment. Being gay was once considered a symptom of endocrine dysfunction. Sometimes, the opposite has been the case. For instance, before 1994, osteoporosis was seen merely as a symptom of old age and nothing more. However, since the mid-90s, it's been recategorized as a bone disorder.

One generally accepted definition of a disease is any abnormal condition that affects a living organism. Diseases are widely described as medical conditions which usually involve a pathological process associated with a definite set of symptoms.

While localized diseases affect particular parts of the body, disseminated diseases are able to spread to other parts of the body and systemic diseases usually affect the whole body.

Every disease process has its specific etiology or origin. However, it is possible that some diseases would present with many symptoms which can be confusing and therefore make the diseases difficult to determine or diagnose. It is also possible that the physical symptoms of diseases may be accompanied by emotional symptoms. Some diseases which affect the chemical balances of the nervous system may express themselves as physical symptoms.

There are different categories of diseases ranging from digestive diseases and autoimmune diseases to bacterial, cancer, blood, nerve (or neurodegenerative), heart, sexually transmitted and thyroid. Diseases may be communicable or noncommunicable. Pathogens are described as 'disease-causing microorganisms and they include: acquired bacteria or viruses. Diseases can also be caused by internal factors and these include genetic dysfunction or autoimmune diseases. Some diseases are chronic and what this means is that they are continually present and they may present symptomatically over a long period of time.

Generally, humans associate disease with distress, pain, distress or social problems. Unfamiliar variations in the structure and function of a part of the body, disabilities, deviant behaviors, disorders, infections, injuries and syndromes may either be the signs of a disease or may be mistaken for actual disease processes.

Diseases may be avoided or prevented using different strategies, such as vaccination, proper nutrition, proper sanitation and regular exercise. Treatments for various diseases range from medical devices and medication to self-care and surgery. It is possible that some diseases may be cured over time, while others may necessitate a set of treatments whose aim is to either reverse the disease processes or stop the root medical problem permanently.

There are also some diseases which may not be cured. In such cases, the symptoms of the disease are merely treated and the condition is managed using palliative care or pain management therapy.

When a death is caused by a disease, it is referred to as death by natural causes. In humans, the deadliest diseases are coronary artery disease which causes an obstruction in blood flow, followed by cerebrovascular disease and then lower respiratory infections.

However, in developed countries, the diseases which cause the most sickness are actually neuropsychiatric conditions, including anxiety and depression.

The study of diseases is referred to as pathology, and this includes the study of the cause or origin of diseases. This is called etiology.

Microorganisms cause diseases and their cure depend on their ability to overcome the immune system of the body. Some of these pathogens are very strong, and when we have them in our midst we can easily ignore their effects. But other organisms are not that easy to take care of and they easily get trapped into the immunity systems of the human body.

Therefore it is clear that if we cannot