Essays and Research Papers on Alternative Medicine

12 pages in length. Human beings have become so entangled within the limitations of mortal existence that few even realize, much less accept, the extent to which traumatic and stressful healing can take place resides far beyond the stringent realm of mortality's temporal state. That alternative healing devices, such as those developed by ...

A 6 page contention that medicine has shifted dramatically over the past several decades from a discipline which concentrates solely the science of our anatomy and physiology to a discipline which recognizes not only the hard scientific facts of physiology but also the importance of psychological and sociological factors. Medicine has shifted from the ...

This paper discusses evidence that certain forms of calcium (such as that found in the over-the-counter supplement Prelief) can help reduce symptoms of IC. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 7 page report discusses developing a research study that addresses the differences between utilization rates of hospice services before and after Congress passed the Medicare Hospice Benefit in 1982 and then the subsequent accreditation of hospice service providers. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer takes the first person approach to discuss various issues surrounding Lou Gehrig's disease. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page report discusses concepts related to therapeutic touch of “TT” and its application in nursing. The assumption of the practice is that the healing energy that can be transferred through touch can serve as an important component in the overall healing process of an injury and the ways in which a patient responds ...

This 4 page report discusses hypnosis and its advantages in a wide variety of circumstances. It can be used in therapeutic settings to “recover” suppressed memories (i.e., past abuse, witnessing a crime), to assist in controlling chronic physical pain, and to ultimately gain a greater awareness of self. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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.

A 5 page paper discussing the use of intravenous ethylenediaminetetraacetate (EDTA) for the treatment of atherosclerosis and other conditions. Chelation therapy has been researched and used for more than 40 years, but it continues to be condemned by the medical establishment that cannot profit from it as much as it can from bypass surgery, ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview in respect to dietary factors as they relate to cancer. Research includes information related to prevention as well as foods that are beneficial in helping cancer patients. Recent research is included. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the effectiveness and safety of this widely used herb to treat colds and sore throats. Several studies are noted. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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.

This is a 5 page paper discussing reflexology, its origins and current practice. The practice of reflexology is said to have originated with the ancient Chinese, Egyptians and Native Americans with evidence being found on cave paintings found in a tomb in Egypt dated 2330 BC. However, the modern version of reflexology in which regions ...

This 7 page report discusses the fact that research over the past several decades has validated what ancient and traditional healers have known for centuries -- the connection between the mind or the individual consciousness of a person and his or her body cannot be dismissed. What modern researchers have found is that there is no single ...

An 11 page overview of the phenomenal of stress and the factors which cause it. The author emphasizes that stress can result in a number of adverse physiological and psychological problems and that intervention must be case specific. The relative value of pharmacological intervention, meditation, biofeedback, and hypnosis are explored. Bibliography lists ...

This 6 page paper discusses the connection betwen the mind and body on the health of a person. Specific examples are given, conclusions drawn. Quotes cited from the text: Mind/Body Connection by Hafen, Karren, Frandsen, and Smith. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the theoretical perspectives that support the value placed on humor and laughter as therapeutic tools. This paper considers the views of holistic nursing theorists and researchers who maintain that benefits can be derived from humor and laughter for things like pain reduction. Bibliography lists 10 ...

This 4 page paper examines CAM and looks at reasons for its promotion as well as reasons for criticisms against it. Several things are discussed including the influence of the media. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer discusses historical development and evolution, philosophy, how the therapy is practiced, what constitutes practice of the therapy, desired outcomes, training and qualifications, current licensing and governmental regulation, and clinical studies documenting the benefits as they relate to homeopathic medicine. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the views of euthanasia by David Callahan and John Lachs as a means of understanding the case both for and against euthanasia. Kantanian ethics are discussed along with the differing opinions of both men. Bibliography lists 0 sources.

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 ...

A 6 page discussion of the importance of therapeutic touch in healing. Contends that acupuncture/acupressure are two of the most commonly employed approaches to therapeutic touch. The author notes that each works by allowing the therapist to interact with the patient's energy field. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page research paper that explores the topic of bloodless surgery. Members of the Jehovah's Witness church are prohibited by their faith from having blood transfusions. Likewise, many people fear infection from blood transfusions. This has led to surgical techniques and strategies that allow for successful surgery without blood transfusions. The writer discusses how ...

This 4-page paper provides an overview of acupuncture, what it is, the theory behind how it works and what it treats. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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.