Alternative medicine is an umbrella term that covers a wide range of therapies, practices, and products. It includes everything from acupuncture and aromatherapy to dietary supplements and yoga. While some forms of alternative medicine are supported by scientific evidence, others are based on traditional healing practices. Some techniques might not have enough evidence yet to know for certain whether they’re effective.
Suppose you’re considering writing about or even trying out alternative medicine for yourself or a loved one. In that case, it’s essential to do your research and listen to a qualified and experienced practitioner. You should also be aware of any potential risks and side effects. Remember that alternative medicine should not be utilized in place of traditional medical treatment. The two can work together in many cases to provide the best possible outcome.
The definition of health stated by the WHO: “health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being…” (1947), deals with only three primary aspects of health. However, specialists nowadays should consider many other aspects, such as spiritual, emotional, and even political ones. Health includes well-being in social, physical,...
The nurse’s primary role is the improvement of the patient’s health, well-being, and satisfaction via the use of appropriate care options and a patient-centered approach to decision-making. Nurses need to know about current traditional and alternative treatments and become involved in healthcare innovations and reforms (Laureate Education, 2009). Palliative care...
Introduction There is no doubt that modern medicine has made tremendous progress in the treatment of many previously incurable diseases, including conditions that only two or three decades ago led to mass deaths of diagnosed patients. Such advances indeed appear to be a significant milestone in human history, but it...
Introduction The provision of palliative care to patients with terminal illnesses such as cancer has proved to be difficult to due excessive medicalization and the fear of death. According to Masman, Van Dijk, Tibboel, Baar, and Mathot (2015), morphine, haloperidol, and midazolam are common palliative drugs, which are administered at...
Introduction / outline of the research One of the most peculiar aspects of a post-industrial living is the fact that, as time goes on, more and more people grow increasingly comfortable with the process of Western health care paradigm incorporating a number of unconventional approaches towards addressing patients’ health problems,...
Abstract Osteoarthritis of the knee is one of the most common forms of arthritis leading to inhibited movement, excruciating pain and joint arthroplasty. The condition affects mainly the elderly and it accounts for at least 20% of the world’s elderly population. The condition has no specific known cause but has...
Patients become increasingly informed about various medical practices nowadays and many of them prefer non-traditional treatment options due to personal attitudes and cultural beliefs. Considering this trend, healthcare practitioners should have extensive knowledge of complementary and alternative medicine in order to educate patients about potential risks, such as side effects...
Marijuana use for recreation and medical care has broadened across the USA, along with the legalization in many states. Still, the debates about its use, side effects, and addiction problem continue. The analysis of the research abstracts published during the last three years shows that the concerns of the scholars...
Nowadays, a range of approaches to the treatment of medical conditions is used in countries with developed economies such as Canada. In this regard, complementary and alternative therapies should not be confused since the former are not in conflict with the existing knowledge in the field of medicine, whereas the...
Introduction Music plays a significant role in many aspects of our lives. Listening to favorite music can help to relax, energize, motivate, or calm a person. Music has always been an attractive topic for researchers. For instance, recent research suggests that music can lift one’s mood, enhance the level of...
Citation 1 Beliveau, Richard, and Denis Gingras. Green tea: prevention and treatment of cancer by nutraceuticals. Lancet 364.9439 (2004):1021-22. Print. Credibility This article was published in the Lancet, which is a resourceful scholarly source. Beliveau is a leading Ph.D. scholar in the field of cancer research at the University of...
Indians came to America in three major waves of immigrations and brought their authentic culture and traditions. Despite the assimilative processes which had a significant impact on the Hindu Americans, Indian culture still has a substantial impact on different spheres of their life. For example, Hindu Americans demonstrate some peculiarities...