Essays and Research Papers on Alternative Medicine

This 16 page paper provides an overview of enzymes. The term "enzyme" refers to any of a number of substances that act as catalysts in biochemical reactions. In particular, enzymes work within a biological structure, as in an animal, human or plant, in order to determine changes that would not occur in the ...

A 6 page review of the factors that should be considered in well-baby checkups. The author emphasizes that while the specifics of these checkups can vary in accordance with race and culture, this variation must be determined on the basis of fact rather than stereotypical misperceptions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page essay that argues that acupuncture should be used more extensively and preferred over drug therapy. The traditional stance of Western culture and Western medicine is to regard ancient Chinese medicine, with its herbal remedies and needles, as superstition. However, contemporary medical practitioners are beginning to realize that this attitude is not only ...

A 7 page review of the value of alternative medicine in treating diseases such as hypertension, migraine headaches, and Crohn's Disease. An emphasis is placed on acupressure, massage, and meditation. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the importance of belief and ritual in the healing process. The author points out that both can be either simplistic or complex and uses the example of percussion as a ritual that is common to many cultures. Data is presented that percussion is indeed of medical benefit to ...

A 6 page review of migraine headaches. The author explores the causes and symptoms of migraines and evaluates the usefulness of acupuncture in treating those causes and symptoms. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

An 8 page review of the state of knowledge regarding CAM. This paper addresses the question of "whether or not people who use complementary alternative medicine heal better and faster than people who use western medicine exclusively". Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper provides an overview of the use of whole foods in support of liver regeneration for patients with Hepatitis B. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

A 5 page definition of complimentary, alternative and integrative medicine (CAM). This paper addresses the factors that have promoted the popularity and use of CAM as well as the factors that hinder its acceptance. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 3 page research paper that offers discussion of various scenarios in which the techniques of mind-body medicine are utilized. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 9 page research paper that addresses the question: How would an osteopath, a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine or a shaman handle the following case? The case scenario is then presented and the writer speculates how each of these healers would handle this particular case, with the writer assuming the persona of each ...

A 3 page outline of the function fulfilled by estheticists when they are working in the medical field. This paper concentrates on the profession's role in dermatology. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses the therapy known as the "Alexander Technique." Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page overview of CAM and its status in modern U.S. medicine. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages in length. The intrinsic elements of massage are beneficial to a vast number of physiological ailments, so it is no surprise to learn that it also has restorative properties for those suffering with psychological problems. Depression is particularly responsive to massage given the fact that the toxins released from the body ...

A 3 page overview of homeostasis and healing. This paper delineates the importance of positive vs. negative feedback. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of articles that address the significance of belief and ritual in the healing process. This paper outlines the elements that impact the healing process, including the placebo effect. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of a comparison between the author of the paper (the student) and Shelley Nixon, a woman with cerebral palsey. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page essay that draws on the book Deep Healing, The Essence of Mind/Body Medicine by Dr. Emmett E. Miller, who describes a holistic philosophy of medicine that acknowledges the intrinsic connection between what we think and believe and how our bodies operate. Miller offers 12 experimental workouts in his text that explore the ...

A 3 page description of the steps that are required for making a healing salve. The salve described uses lemon balm, olive oil, and pure beeswax. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 48 page exploration in the entitled field of healing beginning with an introduction and background of metaphysical spiritual healing and an historical background. The essay's subheadings are: metaphysical healing, metaphysical healing and tools and approaches, including Reiki, magnet and crystal therapies and how they are used, spiritual healing, metaphysical spiritual healers and approaches, including ...

A 10 page paper that reviews and discusses Quantum Healing: Exploring the Frontiers of Mind/Body Medicine by Deepak Chopra. The essay begins with an example from the beginning of the book, explains what the book is about, Ayurveda, and how it relates to psychoneuroimmunology. The writer also responds to certain questions: the most interesting part, ...

A 3 page reflection on the death the author’s uncle. Because organs are limited in supply many die before ever receiving them. Stem cell research could feasibly overcome this problem. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In ten pages this paper considers the study of ethnobotany as it pertains to Belize in an overview of the country, important ethnobotanist pioneers including Dr. Rosita Arvigo and Dr. Michael J. Balick, the influence of Mayan healer Don Elijio Panti; describes various medicinal uses of such plants as amor seco, mutamba, epazote, gervao, and ...

A 4 page consideration of a client with chronic shoulder pain. The massage therapists asks several questions in order to identify the most effective treatment approach. Bibliography lists 2 sources.