Essays and Research Papers on Alternative Medicine

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 4 page paper providing a developmental plan, resource requirements and organizational structure for a new Enhanced External Counter Pulsation (EECP) treatment center at Coney Island Hospital. EECP qualifies as what Harvard’s Clayton Christensen terms a “disruptive technology,” a simpler approach to treating coronary heart disease in a far more cost effective manner than ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the problem of acid indigestion and outlines some herbal treatments that are beneficial. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page research paper that examines herbal and natural food products that can offset the effects of environmental pollution and radiation. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An 18 page paper which examines what this controversial treatment is, who developed it, its benefits, where one can go to receive this therapy, how dolphins communicate with patients, how dolphins are trained for such a program, and evaluates the results of this therapy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 14 page overview of the many considerations of palliative care. Emphasizing palliative care for terminal breast cancer patients, this paper points out that our focus on pharmacological and clinically-based interventions are often myopic, that we need to consider alternative treatment regimes on a case-by-case basis. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

A 3 page contention that the role of pharmacists in today's health care environment is progressively becoming more involved in patient welfare. This transition, although deeply resented by much of the medical arena, is justified given that the degree of knowledge which pharmacists have in regard to drugs could be expected to decrease the ...

A 12 page discussion of migraines and the various treatments that have been employed to address them. This paper specifically explores the value of massage in treating this severely debilitating condition. Bibliography lists 17 sources.

A ten page paper which looks at the relevance of Zen philosophy to health care, specifically with reference to the hospice model, and considers it in comparison to the Roy Adaptation model of care. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at definitions for holistic, alternative and complementary medicine. The prevalence of use of CAM in America is explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3-page paper describes CAM, its definitions, its acceptances and the advantages and disadvantages of its therapies. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page discussion of the value of chiropractic care. Defines the approach and reports on its value in treating scoliosis. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 4 page overview of the status of CAM within mainstream medicine. The author asserts that while a growing percentage of Americans are pursuing alternative approaches to healthcare, mainstream medicine still exhibits some reluctance in accepting these practices. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the role Eastern religious traditions play in modern medicine, focusing upon how societal views of spirituality and religion have been influenced. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 20 page exploration of the dying process and how it is typically handled in the healthcare establishment. The author presents hospice as a viable alternative to this often less than optimum situation. Hospice cares not just for the clinical aspects of the patients health but also for their personal, social, and psychological ...

A 19 page research paper that explores the topic of shiatsu, which means literally "finger" (shi) and "pressure" (atsu) and is rather like acupuncture, but without the needles (Klein 46). It is a Japanese word that describes a contemporary therapy that has its roots in Oriental traditional medicine. The writer explores what shiatsu is; its ...