Essays On Alternative Medicine

In research authored by Eric Manheimer, Adrian White, Biran Berman, Kelly Forys, and Edzard Ernst, entitled “Meta-Analysis: Acupuncture for Low Back Pain”, an assessment of acupuncture’s effectiveness for treating low back pain was made. The study aimed to summarize the results of published studies of acupuncture for treating low back pain. Data were sourced through […]

The most frequent diagnosis of illness is linked to various taboos. E. Witchcraft or sorcery- a witch is thought to be someone that has killed, usually a relative, then changed into an animal in order to travel and do evil without anyone knowing. A sorcerer is slightly different than a witch, they cast spells on […]

In North America, alternative and complementary healing practices refer to those that are outside of conventional, science-based Western medicine and not sanctioned by the official health-care system. Alternative and complementary healing practices and products have grown and continue to grow dramatically in popularity with clients of all ages and backgrounds. The range of practices and […]

Sleep is a very crucial element in a person’s life. To begin with, it is the means from which the body derives rest and relaxation. Sleep is necessary for an individual to properly function during the day; it allows the person to be productive in everyday endeavors, whether at work or in school. Hence, getting […]

There are many different complementary therapies which can be used to treat an individual who has to undergo a lot of different orthodox treatments. For example, people who may suffer from lung cancer would have to undergo different treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy. However, people who have stroke would have to have different orthodox […]

It is our intent in this book to give you an overview of specific accomplishments, tools, and techniques that integrate a simple to understand psychological theoretical account based on Transactional Analysis ( TA ) and Gestalt Therapy synergizing with Biblical rules. Family Systems Theory ( FST ) emerged from the work of Ludwig Von Bertalanffy […]

Introduction In today ‘s Western society the field of medical specialties is really advanced, which is seeable in the complex operations physicians have to transport out on a day-to-day footing such as bosom organ transplants and encephalon surgery. Furthermore, increasing scientific cognition and research about specific parts of the human organic structure make it available […]

Homoeopathy is an alternative method of treatment, based on the nature’s Law of Cure, or the saying ‘Like Cures Like’. Discovered by a German scientist Dr. Samuel Hahnemann in 1796, and has been verified experimentally and clinically for 200 years. Homoeopathy is the revolutionary, natural medical science. Homoeopathy is gentle and effective system of medicine. […]

In this paper I will be discussing the two most prevalent models of health. These two models of health are not, of course, total opposites. Similar to terms such as gay and straight they are two definitive labels placed upon a broad spectrum that is hardly definitive. There exists in this case as well a […]

The health care industry has a variety of policies and standards regarding coverages for alternative medicine modalities. From a sociological standpoint, unconventional, alternative, or unorthodox therapies refer to medical practices that are not in conformity with the standards of the medical community. The New England Journal of Medicine defines unconventional therapies, as medical interventions not […]

The scientific medicine paradigm of the twentieth century was so dominant that it was referred to as orthodox or conventional medicine.  While alternatives to medical doctors ranging from home remedies to prayer to chiropractors were often used, they were considered to be unorthodox or unconventional medicine.

Sooner or later, every person deals with conventional or alternative medicine. It is interesting to consider the difference between these two approaches to understand which approach is more effective. According to the World Health Organization, alternative medicine is “a broad set of health care practices that are not part of the country’s own tradition and […]

This research is devoted to Aromatherapy. This topic was chosen due to the fact that out of diverse complimentary and alternative medicines (CAM) aromatherapy is claimed to have become “the consumer buzzword of the 21st century” (Warda, 2002). The goals of the paper are to review and analyze the existing body of knowledge on advantages […]

Holistic healing and holistic nursing are quickly becoming a welcome change as compared to traditional medical procedures. Traditional medicine focuses on one area of the body that is ill–while holistic healing treats the body, mind, and spirit as a whole in addition to looking at the individual’s diet, environment, and relationships around them. This holistic […]

Traditional medicine has been practiced since ancient times in every culture throughout the world and has been an integral part of human evolution and development. The evolution of Philippine traditional medicine is an interesting study that is influenced by religion, mysticism, magic, superstition, folkloric herbalism and western medicine. Philippine’s common traditional medicine practitioners include the […]

“A Midwife’s Tale” is the story and accounts of Martha Ballard. Martha was very consistent with writing in her diary. There diary is made up of different stories, baby deliveries, land disputes, gardening, weaving, and many other facets of life in rural Maine. There are very few historical documents that focus specifically on women and […]

Human societies, in different contexts and at different times, have produced a number of traditional healers whose roles and functions largely overlap. In this paper, drawing on various literature sources, I will argue that the role of the shaman or traditional healer bears striking similarities with that of helping professionals in the Western world, particularly […]