Germans by Chelsea Readnower https://padlet.com/clmabley/f0xghrcik4gr A Brief History... en-us 2017-10-25 16:24:15 UTC 2017-10-26 15:51:30 UTC hello@padlet.com Way Back When clmabley https://padlet.com/clmabley/f0xghrcik4gr/wish/200496038 German's didn't begin immigrating to the US until the colonial era (before 1776). Mass immigration began during the 1800's. With Germans choosing to move to rural areas inside of the US. During WW2, many Jewish Germans fled their homes for save haven here in the US. They've definitely left their mark on our culture.]]> 2017-10-25 16:27:40 UTC https://padlet.com/clmabley/f0xghrcik4gr/wish/200496038 Traditional views of Illness and Health clmabley https://padlet.com/clmabley/f0xghrcik4gr/wish/200862972 German's put a high value in herbal treatments when it comes to illness.
"Traditional German Herbal Medicine is the culmination of modern knowledge, scientific methodology, technology, and substantial historical precedent. It has been established over generations of individual and community-based healing and wellness." (Hildegard)]]> 2017-10-26 15:15:52 UTC https://padlet.com/clmabley/f0xghrcik4gr/wish/200862972 Traditional Healing Methods clmabley https://padlet.com/clmabley/f0xghrcik4gr/wish/200868902 There are many different cold treatments, via herbal teas. 
The use of primrose to treat depression
Use of caraway seeds to treat many different ailments ]]> 2017-10-26 15:26:43 UTC https://padlet.com/clmabley/f0xghrcik4gr/wish/200868902 Problems today clmabley https://padlet.com/clmabley/f0xghrcik4gr/wish/200872678 Germany is facing many health care issues, two of which are an aging population and economic problems. 
German's life expectancy is higher than that of the US. With people living longer, they're facing the typical health issues that ensue: Hypertension, heart disease, etc...
Germany is also in the midst of healthcare reform, like us. ]]> 2017-10-26 15:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/clmabley/f0xghrcik4gr/wish/200872678 Practicing Physicians clmabley https://padlet.com/clmabley/f0xghrcik4gr/wish/200877050 In Germany, private insurance is considered to be wasting medical resources. If you are able to afford private insurance, you are able to be seen faster and make appointments sooner. (Exberliner)]]> 2017-10-26 15:40:44 UTC https://padlet.com/clmabley/f0xghrcik4gr/wish/200877050 Bibliography clmabley https://padlet.com/clmabley/f0xghrcik4gr/wish/200878965 Hildegard, M. (2016). Healthy Hildegard. Retrieved from https://healthyhildegard.com/about-healthy-hildegard/hildegarden/

Exberliner (Ed.). (2010, May 10). How Sick is Germany's Healthcare System. Retrieved from https://www.thelocal.de/20100510/27107 ]]> 2017-10-26 15:43:52 UTC https://padlet.com/clmabley/f0xghrcik4gr/wish/200878965