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    SCIENCE INVESTIGATORY PROJECTS FROM MUNTINLUPA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL :) 2012 DepEd Regional Science Fair Winners from Muntinlupa National High School Science Investigatory Project Competition SIP Title: "Wound Healing Activity of Fire Tree (Delonix regia) Leaf Extract in Albino Mice"  Researcher: Ian Oliver Moscardo Co-researchers: Berroya Bradly Jay; Corral‚ Nathaniel D.; Gerardo‚ Nicholi C.; Rances‚ Jason P. Research Adviser: Mrs. Ma. Regaele A. Olarte ***4th  PLACE*** Cluster 2 Life Science

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    her right leg whilst stepping off an escalator 2 days ago. She is currently mobilising independently using 2 elbow crutches. By critically appraising relevant evidence discuss how a progressive exercise programme might be used to promote tissue healing and restore function. Lateral ankle sprains‚ like the one this 35 year old mother suffered‚ are among the most common orthopaedic conditions treated by healthcare

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    Among the Navajo culture their primary mode of subsistence are pastoralists.   Pastoralists have an impact on different aspects with in the culture.   The aspects that I will be discussing will be the Navajo’s beliefs and values‚ economic organization‚ gender relations and sickness and healing.  The Navajo are the largest federally recognized tribe of the United States of America with 300‚048 enrolled tribal members. The Navajo call themselves Diné. Like most others‚ the Navajo were semi-nomadic

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    (accessed May 16‚ 2011). Handbook of American Indians‚ 1906. Access Genealogy. 1999-2011. http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/tribes/history/indianmedicine.htm (accessed May 16‚ 2011). Iverson‚ Peter‚ Jennifer Nez Denetdale‚ and Ada E. Deer. The Navajo. New York: Chelsea House Publishers‚ 2006. Lippert‚ Dorothy‚ and Stephen J Spignesi. Native American History For Dummies. Hoboken: Wiley Publishing Inc‚ 2008. Mazaska Enterprises‚ LTD. "Indian medicine men‚ spiritual leaders‚ priests and shamans."

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    were out hunting. Native Americans even believed that women had more healing powers than the men did and thus we have heard of more medicine women than medicine men. Also‚ to the native culture‚ music and dance is an important part of the culture. Even though throughout class we have learned that women play a lesser of a role in native music and dance‚ they actually do a lot more to provide to their society culturally. In my

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    give examples of the 12 keys to a good professional relationship with American Indians and Alaska Natives. a. Make patient welcome-extend a warm greeting and smile b. Use eye contact judiciously- avoid prolonged eye contact c. Accommodate tribal healing-sprinkling corn around bed before surgery d. Show special respect to the elderly-never scold or criticize the elderly e. Think carefully about family care-find out feelings about caring for patient at home f. Involve the extended family- they play

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    diagnosis can be made. This can thus allow healing of the individual. This all ties into the peacemaker court. However‚ western models have tried imposing victim-offender programs on Native Americans as well. The main problem with this is that when conducting sessions with the victim and offenders it consumes more than just a few hours of time. As well as does not focus enough on the underlying cause of the offense‚ shared moral values and emotional healing. This is only a few areas of what needs extra

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    cultural backgrounds. In Jim Chee and Joe Leaphorn we see a shared heritage‚ as well as their contrasting points of view which stem from choosing different values to live by. Quite a few characters in Hillerman’s book‚ who are not of Navajo blood‚ connect themselves with Navajo culture through digs‚ collection‚ and personal gain. This essay will briefly touch on the view points of three characters; Jim Chee‚ Joe Leaphorn‚ and Richard DuMont. In these three‚ we are able to see a variety of cultural angles

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    References: Bluehouse‚ P. and J. Zion (1996). Hozhooji Naat’aanii: The Navajo Justice and Harmony Ceremony

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    Rituals Generally‚ many Native Americans do not have a set idea about life after death‚ but some believe in reincarnation as humans‚ ghosts‚ animals or a combination of these Autopsies are acceptable Each tribe has different burial traditions Example: Navajo Indians When discussing a fatal illness or disorder‚ speak in third person; never suggest the patient is dying because that would imply that the healthcare provider wishes the patient would die. Also‚ if the patient does die‚ then the provider is

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