Medindia » Consumer Health » Health Information » X-Ray - Overview

X-Ray

Overview

RSS Feeds   Text 
Over the past century, very few topics have had the potential to attract public attention, as has radiation. Our perceptions of it have shaped policy in arenas as diverse as medical care, energy, and international relations. The love affair with radiation has been a moth and flame one, as revealed by certain radiation related events. Despite the rocky affair, we have either adored or despised it, depending on the morning headlines.

The media has played a significant role in adding glamour and glory to radiation. The public can't be blamed for embracing the new rays, as headlines like this appeared in newspapers across the globe - “Something about X-Rays for Everybody”. Following the discovery of X-rays, it became omnipresent. It became so common that city streets began to house fluoroscopes that were easily operable with coins. Particularly popular were exhibitions where subjects underwent fluoroscopy for hours to amaze the customers. At that time publicity about the cosmetic benefits of X-ray radiation was at an all time high, influencing many women to go for it. This insatiable quest of women for beauty resulted in massive radiation burns in thousands of women.

Wondering what the above lines refer to?

It reflects Sound, which is the basis of life and even has healing powers. Not convinced? Then think of those times when you have lost yourself completely listening to good music or perhaps mesmerized by the sound created by sea waves bashing against the shore? Now may be you agree with the remarkable power of sound regarding providing comfort.

x-ray

Sound is nothing but a form of vibration. Sound can trigger memories, release past memories, stimulate joy. Infact, sympathetic resonance is a healing technique in which the practitioner applies positive intention, focus and attention to the sound healing instrument being used.

Share it!
Comment & Contribute
Comments should be on the topic and should not be abusive. Comments are normally moderated and are reviewed after they are posted.
* Your comment can be maximum of 2500 characters

Notify me when reply is posted
I agree to the terms and conditions
  
If you have a question about health related issues, you can now post it in our Ask An Expert section on our community website Medwonders.com and get answers from our panel of experts.
Posted by:  ferrerajems(Guest)  Posted on: 09/23/2010
X-rays are the least expensive diagnostic methods when compared to other imaging techniques such as MRI or CT scan. However, this entails the limitation of limited details.




X
Related Links
Radiation Hazards
Fracture Neck Of Femur
Colle’s Fracture
Ultrasound
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Citing this Health Article
The information on Medindia is factual, unbiased and authentic. If you find the content useful - PLEASE INCLUDE A LINK TO THIS PAGE.

Highlight the text, right-click, and select “copy”. Paste the link into your website, email, or any other HTML document.

News on X-Ray
* Qui Vive: Intense Nuclear Radiation Threat, Scientists
* Biomarkers to Confirm Radiation Exposure
* No Conclusive Study to Link Cellular Tower Radiation With Cancer
* Northwest China To Set Up Radiation Monitoring Stations
* Death Rate or Disease Recurrence Not Reduced by Post-Mastectomy Radiation for Early-Stage Breast Cancer Patients
Total News Item 382
Are you a member of Facebook? Become a fan of Medindia and get breaking news delivered to your Facebook page.