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7/23/2013

 
Eight out of 10 men and nine out of 10 women diagnosed with the most dangerous form of skin cancer will now survive the disease, according to a new report from Scotland.

Cancer Research UK said 30 years ago only 58% of men and 78% of women beat the disease. Scotland's improved survival rates are linked to better treatment, early diagnosis and awareness of the symptoms.

Cancer is one of mankind's toughest challenges to overcome. Scientists all over the world are working on finding a cure. However, the injured body takes care of some things unaided.

Have you ever thought deeply about the miracle of the way the body heals? We cut ourselves, the skin forms a scab while underneath, blood cells work in harmony to make a seal. We break a leg, the bone reforms and sets again—straight if the limb is held rigid.

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I broke a finger about two years ago. Not on purpose for the sake of an experiment either. The joint in question sat above my wedding ring. A finger-stall held the joint immobile for six long weeks. I felt pretty useless without my left hand to help the right one carry out tasks. You can imagine the relief when I could use the finger again. The joint remains stiff but otherwise works fine—clicking on the letter 'w' as I type. However, the finger grew in width and I couldn't wear my wedding ring, using a substitute instead.

The news: My wedding ring fits again. My wonderful body might be aging, but it managed to heal and return to the normal size.

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Just consider making a toy that could heal itself—or a car, or a robot. Methinks anything manmade would require a superior brain and a miraculous body—like ours. Animals, birds, in fact every living creature has the ability to heal. However, without help, the transformation could be inferior; resulting in a crooked leg, and the creature or plant might die of infection. In my opinion, this makes humans unique.

Which brings us to the age-old puzzle: Are we created in God's image?


Jacqui Malpass link
7/22/2013 07:04:14 pm

What a great question.

The body is an amazing set of systems, which we don't in my opinion really appreciate or look after very well.

I wonder if we are an experiment, for the souls over at the soul place. They manufactured human form for us to live a life on earth, not sure what from or what they hope to gain from it.

Curious :-)

Francene Stanley link
7/23/2013 03:07:35 am

Love the theory. We could go on wondering for ever, I guess. I like to think we'll find out when we die.

Sweety link
7/22/2013 07:53:59 pm

Very thoughtful one. As Jacqui said, we don't really appreciate our body. It is indeed amazing and can perform miracles. Well, I don't seem to get the answer to your question :)

Francene Stanley link
7/23/2013 03:08:37 am

So right. How can we answer such a difficult question?

Holly link
7/23/2013 01:45:59 am

Like I tell my kids: Your are created in God's image, with an amazing body. But if you really want more power, strength, etc...go to your Creator and ask. Seems to be working. :-)

Francene Stanley link
7/23/2013 03:09:42 am

Wonderful faith. A miracle in itself.

Sophie Bowns link
7/23/2013 01:57:08 am

The human body really is fascinating! I probably don't appreciate my body enough and should be grateful that I am healthy!

Francene Stanley link
7/23/2013 03:10:35 am

We seem to appreciate our bodies most when something goes wrong. Human nature, I guess.

Silvia Villalobos link
7/23/2013 03:25:57 am

A friend of ours was diagnosed with prediabetes. With diet and exercise, he was able to reverse the condition and did not have to be put on medication or given insulin. On the other hand, a client of our office's died of melanoma last year after a five-year battle with the disease. And she tried just about everything (old, new, and experimental medicine). I think our bodies can work miracles if we treat them right. And sometimes, genes play a huge role.
Very thoughtful article.

Francene Stanley link
7/23/2013 06:40:26 pm

How sad. It seems amazing that a person can die from a skin problem. On the other hand, it's great that another of your friends could heal themselves. The body is amazing.


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