Complementary Alternative (CAM) and Traditional Medicine (TM). Western Scientific is the “modernised” medicine which involves “health science‚ biomedical research and injury and disease‚ typically through medication‚ surgery or some other form of therapy” (6). Complementary Alternative Medicine is considered as a healing practice “that does not fall within the realm of conventional medicine of that which has not been shown consistently to be effective.”(7) Complementary Alternative medicine is often
Premium Medicine Alternative medicine
promoting health‚ preventing illness‚ restoring health and alleviating suffering places the nurse in a position to always remain an advocate for their patient. A scenario has been created in which a terminally ill patient has asked the doctor about alternative healthcare treatment options. The doctor in this case dismisses them as "quack" practices. What role does the nurse play in this situation? “When the patient’s wishes are in conflict with others‚ the nurse seeks to help resolve the conflict. Where
Premium Nursing Medicine Alternative medicine
crisis is a major one. Our traditional energy sources are getting depleted day-by-day because of over-exploitation‚ and we are in an urgent need to find and develop alternate and safer energy sources. Water pumping windmill is also one such alternative. It is a perfect power source for a farmhouse. It efficiently uses wind energy to pump out ground water which can further be used to keep warehouse as well as farmhouse cool during summer. This water can further be used to rotate a turbine and
Free Wind power Energy development Windmill
Mind-Body Interventions: Aromatherapy Amanda Watson Alternative Approaches to Disease HSC 3189 Brett Lieberman August 5‚ 2012 Mind-Body Interventions: Aromatherapy Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essential oils and to know what aromatherapy is‚ one must know that essential oils are the steam distillates derived from the aromatic plants (Freeman‚ 2009). Aromatherapy dates back to the era in which medicine was first discovered and can be labeled as preventative care. It
Premium Essential oil Medicine Alternative medicine
examined using published research and findings from pediatricians‚ physicians‚ scientists‚ and other health care professionals‚ as well as alternative treatments for the disorder. The research showed that the ADHD pharmaceutical treatment plans have serious short and long term side effects on young children‚ with no evidence of long term efficacy. Whereas‚ alternative treatment plans pose no harmful physical side effects and are still effective. The Harmful Effects of ADHD Medication
Premium Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder Alternative medicine Stimulant
fossil fuels to keep up with. Experts say that the Earth’s stores of petroleum will be depleted by 2050. The need to find a viable source of energy within this generation’s lifetime that can power cars and provide electricity to homes. Some of the alternative energy sources include: wind energy‚ nuclear energy‚ and solar energy. Of the three‚ only solar is capable of producing enough energy to power the world. Solar energy producers fall into two separate categories: thermal solar collectors and photovoltaic
Premium Energy development Solar cell Photovoltaics
Homeschooling Might Not Be the Answer Homeschooling can be a wonderful option for people looking for an alternative to traditional school. Homeschooling is a school in which parents teach their children an academic curriculum at home instead of sending them out to a public or private school. However‚ homeschooling is not for everyone and it might not be the right choice in a number of circumstances. Homeschooling: Requires Time Homeschooling requires time. Homeschooling is a full time job‚ and
Premium Alternative education Education Teacher
communities for thousands of years. It further provides that some Asian and African countries‚ 80% of the population depend on traditional medicine for primary health care and that 70% to 80% of the population in developed countries has used some form of alternative or complimentary medicine with an example of acupuncture. Furthermore‚ the facts presented are Herbal medicines are the most lucrative form of traditional medicine‚ generating billions of dollars in revenue. Traditional medicine can treat various
Premium Medicine Alternative medicine
the symptoms of disease. Complementary therapy is known by different terms including alternative therapy‚ alternative medicine‚ holistic therapy and traditional medicine. Therapies include acupuncture‚ Alexander technique‚ aromatherapy‚ chiropractic‚ herbal medicine‚ homeopathy‚ naturopathy‚ osteopathy‚ reiki and yoga. Complementary therapy is known by many different terms‚ including alternative therapy‚ alternative medicine‚ holistic therapy and traditional medicine. A wide range of treatments
Premium Medicine Alternative medicine Ayurveda
Marcus Mumford began his life’s journey on January 31st 1987. He was born in the golden state of California. The first six months of his life was spent in Anaheim with his family until they decided to return to their native land‚ England. Marcus Mumford and his family continue to visit the states every summer. Mumford grew up in Wimbledon Chase where‚ when he came of age‚ he attended King’s College School. It was there that he first met fellow future band member‚ Ben Lovett. After Mumford’s first
Premium Rock music Music The Band