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Papers On Alternative Medicine & Holistic Approaches
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Common and Alternative Therapies in the Treatment of Breast Cancer
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11 pages in length. Breast cancer has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women of all ages and the second leading cause of cancer death in women. This paper is an important discussion of the contemporary medical treatment of breast cancer. Also included is valuable information on alternative therapies including holistic therapy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: JGAbrcanwps
Discussion of Homeopathic Concepts and Remedies
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A 15 page research paper on homeopathic remedies. The writer details the history of homeopathy, is concepts and rules, the nature of the remedies and how to use them, and the application of the remedies to particular age groups.
Filename: Homeopa3.wps
Homeopathy
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses the manner by which homeopathic medicine is not only a proven alternative to conventional methods, but also that it is a very necessary addition to incorporate it into treatment programs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLChomop.rtf
Homeopathy
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Paper is 6 pages in length. Writer provides a brief, definitive history of homeopathy and analyzes its potential effectiveness as a treatment. Homeopathy is defined as a highly systematic method of powerfully stimulating the body's own healing processes in order to cure illness. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Homeopat.wps
Homeopathy -- Hocus-Pocus or Real Magic?
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A 9 page research paper on the controversial methods used in traditional and non-traditional treatment methods. The paper presents both sides, and well as a brief description of the history of homeopathy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Homeopa2.wps
Yoga: Holistic Pain And Disease Management
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12 pages in length. Yoga has become a familiar wellness routine for the growing number of people who seek to find a viable alternative to continued good health and peace of mind. Experienced as a slow sequence of postures, the demand for yoga has seen a steady rise in interest over twice the last several years. Concentration is a strict element of this ancient art form, as is maintaining even breathing, so both the mind and body can ultimately work as one. It is truly a sense of control and awareness one gains over one's physical and mental faculties when yoga is properly executed. That yoga is utilized as a stress reliever, mind opener and ambassador of general well being, the writer discusses that one can readily surmise that these gentle postures can effectively be put to use for pain and disease management, as well. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: TLCyoga.wps
Holistic Nursing: Addressing the Need for Transcultural Nursing Approaches
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This 5 page paper considers the need for transcultural nursing approaches within a holistic nursing model. This paper reflects upon the impacts of transcultural approaches and relates the premises of theorists like Watson, who make distinct links between the healing process and the way in which nurses and patients relate. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MHholisn.wps
Healing Sites / Importance To Christianity
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A 7 page paper discussing the reasons healing sites, such as Lourdes, holy wells and other shrines, are important to the Christian faith. Different aspects such as hope, faith, and continuity are discussed with examples from research. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Healsite.wps
Healing Through Art
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The western medical establishment has come to recognize the value of dance, music, literature, painting and drama in preventing and treating illness. Techniques such as guided imagery, dance, art therapy and music have become the tools of health care professionals in all areas. These techniques have much in common with the Chinese practices of Qigong, yoga and acupressure. Eastern methods often integrate contemporary medical practices with ancient forms of healing. The western medical establishment is learning to give the Chinese practices the credit they deserve for the benefits they are able to bring to patients. This 6 page paper examines the use of both Eastern and Western therapies with a foundation of dance or music. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: Ewheal.wps
Metaphysical Medicine
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A 45 page argumentative research paper in support of incorporating metaphysical medicine and techniques into western medical practice. The author discusses the current literature in support of using meditation, yoga, t'ai chi, and other practices in medicine and analyzes western findings in relationship to eastern philosophy. The author also argues that a giant leap of faith should include the full embodiment of eastern (Buddhist/Hindu) medical philosophy based on Tantric theories. Other theories argued in support include scientific discoveries in regards energy, Chinese medicine, Native American beliefs, and Christian beliefs concerning the topic. Bibliography lists 51 sources.
Filename: Metameds.wps
Photography in the Healing Process
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This 5 page paper looks at this type of art therapy. Uses discussed include hospitals, schools and nursing home settings. How photography is used in the healing process is explored. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA315pix.rtf
“Universal Intelligence” and Homeostasis
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A 12 page discussion of “universal intelligence” as it relates to homeostasis. Defines this term from a more clinical perspective utilizing the workings of the body’s central nervous system. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PPhomeo2.rtf
"A Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Symptom Management in Patients with Advanced Cancer"
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A 7 page review of the research conducted by Sherwood, Given, Given, et. al. published in a 2005 edition of "Oncology Nursing Forum". Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPcncrE3.rtf
"Art" of Nursing/ Julia Cameron
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A 5 page research paper that examines the ramification that holistic nursing practice and theory is having on the profession. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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"The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down": Culture and Medicine
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A 7 page review of the book by Anne Fadiman. The tale of a young Hmong girl whose treatment for a severe form of epilepsy is impended by miscommunications and misunderstandings between the medical establishment and her traditional family. The author of this paper asserts that a little more effort to communication with the family could have proven miraculous in terms of the positive impacts to the patient. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPspirit.rtf
A Proposal for Evaluating Alternative Forms of Pain Management in Child Birth
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An 8 page contention that there is a considerable need forinvestigation into alternative forms of pain management in labor and delivery. The institutional concentration for pain management has been on the utilization of various drugs. In reality, pain management in labor delivery can include not only pharmacological approaches but also
behavioral approaches such as the use of breathing exercises, imaging techniques, biofeedback, meditation, and distraction techniques such as the
use of music. The author outlines the steps necessary to scientifically investigate the effectiveness of music therapy in this environment.
Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPchldBr.rtf
A Proposed Research Study To Investigate the Effect of Music in Postoperative Pain Management
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An 8 page proposal for a research study designed to evaluate the effect of music in pain reduction in elderly patients. This paper asserts that physiologic, pathophysiologic, and psychosocial patient variables influence patient recovery and stresses that nurses and other medical personnel need to make provisions for each of these variables both before and after surgery. The author contends that music in the postoperative environment could be tremendously effective in meeting the goal of pain reduction. Details a comparative study among two groups of elderly patients which is designed to evaluate this contention. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPpainRs.rtf
A Proposed Study to Evaluate the Impact of Vegetarianism on Blood Sugar Level
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A 12 page proposal to evaluate the effect of a vegetarian lifestyle on blood sugar levels. The study is designed to assess individual's current approach to blood sugar levels, approaches that may or may not include medications and that may or may not include a vegetarian diet. Subjects are selected randomly and provided surveys through e-mail. Their reports as to their lifestyle choices are correlated with blood sugar analyses. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: PPdiabSt.rtf
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