Dr. Neil E. Farber, MD, PhD joins as a Blogger at Psychology Today

From Nick's Picks in the Uptown Update:

At times it's lovely how timely things work out. Anyone who caught glimpse of the last edition of The Economist might recall the headline, "America's Blame Game." If only I could have submitted this review in time to be timely; alas, it's not my fault!

We've all experienced the same thing in many different aspects amongst a variety of topics and venues. No one is a stranger to searching for an outside source of fault. The boss blames employees, employees blame the boss, families blame one another, people blame the government, many sometimes blame nature or possibly their genes, and some blame God or some other unseen force. Imagine all the blame being thrown around after Sunday's Bears game. While playing the game involves many strategies and targets, some subtle and some not so much, it also entails the company of many stress factors, none of which are welcome guests.

Responsibility is a sure word that comes to mind while reading this book. Consider how much energy is spent every day of every year by individuals, citizens, large businesses and world leaders searching for the scapegoat, the stooges, and the right amount sweetly secured spin. Now consider this energy going towards actually discovering and acknowledging root causes and appropriately addressing the issue to resolve the matter at hand. While one level of output may help you climb that ladder more quickly, which has more obvious long-term benefits regarding mental health, physical well-being and emotional intelligence?

As this article may not have found you with alacrity I apologize; maybe it was my fault after all. Don't shirk a potential change. Pick up a copy and put down the game, The Blame Game.

- Nicholas Taylor, Sales Manager, Borders in Uptown Chicago

Finding Relief: Autoimmune diseases respond to alternative approaches

By CATHY BREITENBUCHER and JUDY STEININGER May 2008 in Greater Milwaukee Today

Conventional therapies treat symptoms such as pain, inflammation and diarrhea, according to Dr. Neil E. Farber, an associate professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin. "Alternative therapies look at it as a lack of balance in the immune system and try to balance that, whether it's through acupuncture, herbs, homeopathic approaches, or certain diets and foods," Farber explains.

(Original Article: http://www.gmtoday.com/content/m_west/2008/May/56.asp)

Hallucinogenic plant joins state list of banned substances

Dec 26, 2007 Assoc Press in Prevention Update (Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention).

The herb’s (salvia) long-term effects are still unknown, said Dr. Neil Farber, an associate professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin who has researched the herb. But it can be as potent as LSD, causing visions and improved moods in some people, Farber said. It also can cause loss of balance and coordination, and alter perception.
(Original Article: http://www.savp.iastate.edu/newsletter/spring-08-newsletter.pdf)

I-Team: Legal High

Aaron Diamant. Nov 5, 2007 TMJ4

Salvia divinorum is as powerful as LSD, but as easy and as legal to buy as a bottle of booze. "The effects are gone in about an hour, and so people are continuously looking for how to take more to make it last longer," explained Dr. Neil Farber, an anesthesiologist with the Medical College of Wisconsin. "In general, when people do that, if they're trying to guess the weight, it's a really dangerous way of trying to take this drug," Farber warns.
(Original Article: http://www.todaystmj4.com/features/iteam/11032026.html)

Rock Doc makes backstage calls

By VIKKI ORTIZ of the Journal Sentinel staff Saturday, July 7, 2001

He tends to ills of visiting musicians, and takes his fee in memorabilia.

When Paul Simon isn't feeling well and needs a checkup, when Prince wants physical therapy for his leg, when Elton John has a hoarse voice two hours before his concert -- there's one guy to call in Milwaukee.

Neil Farber is the Rock Doc.
(Original Article: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1P2-6907226.html)