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The Moon's Healing Powers

Martha White
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Not all of the Moon’s effects on health are considered negative. Some suspect that the flow of blood responds to the gravitational tug of the Moon.

Believers in the power of the Moon consider dental care and elective surgery unwise around the times of the full Moon because of the risk of increased bleeding. (Civil War doctors noted greater blood flow during a flood tide.)

Do you get the blues on Mondays? Maybe you’re engaging in the wrong activities. Literally, “Moon’s Day,” Monday in legend and lore, is auspicious for peace and happiness, raising the spirits of the dead, and other activities. So, if it’s Monday, shoot for the Moon!

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Martha White

Martha White has been a full-time writer and editor since 1987 and has a broad background in journalism, opinion columns, syndicated features, humor articles, book reviews, essays, and fiction. Read More from Martha White
 

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Denise Davis (not verified)

10 months 1 week ago

Is it wise to have DBS surgery on April 9 2024 on the morning of a new moon?

Marcia HILL (not verified)

4 years 11 months ago

Do you make a calendar with "Best Days" that includes
Best Days for surgery 2020???: Knee Replacement
Best Days for Eye
Dental Work

Deborah Rohlack (not verified)

5 years 5 months ago

In the near future (around Sept/Oct) I am going to have a knee replacement. My doctor only performs this surgery on a Monday. Which Monday in Sept/Oct would be the best? I always depended on my mother to tell me when the best time to do things but she has passed away. Now I wish I would have paid more attention to how she did this. Thank you!

Me too and I need to do my knee replacement in Oct. so is there a better day for me then.

steve schnakenberg (not verified)

2 years 5 months ago

like to do a knee replacement in oct. 2022. what day is the best for knee replacement?

Sandra Christian (not verified)

5 years 11 months ago

I have a rotator cuff tear needing surgery pain is bad X 5 weeks Surgery is scheduled for January 16 is this a good time was unable to do before because of other health problems

Michael G Bell (not verified)

7 years 9 months ago

I'm having back surgery on April 26, 2017 just wondering if this is a good time for me to have this surgery?

Jo Ann Bedenbaugh (not verified)

10 years 1 month ago

I need to have knee surgery the beginning of 2015. my birthday is June 2. Thank you for your help. Jo Ann

Best time for knee surgery in 2018