Outline The paper challenges common approaches to medical practices in traditional or non conventional cultures by illustrating that there was inherent depth in those practices and various levels of organization. This has been supported by the spiritual nature of traditional societies and the importance of offering holistic healing. A look...
Introduction The art of music has always enticed people due to the effect that it has on emotions. Building a deep connection on a personal level with a particular music art piece, one responds to a melody that resonates with one’s feelings and is connected to one’s experiences (Bradt et...
Homeopathy can be considered an alternative to traditional or pharmacological methods. The given approach presupposes the use of natural elements found in herbs and other objects of nature to promote the improvement of patients states and eliminate particular health problems (Fry, 2017). By the latest research, homeopathy can be effective...
Back pain is one of the most popular reasons for visiting CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) practitioners. In spite of the fact that back pain is usually treated by means of general or traditional medical practice, such CAM practitioners as chiropractors also often provide assistance in treating this condition (Deyo,...
Introduction I went to Azul Wellness because I had some lower back and neck pain. My friend had informed me that the wellness center has good chiropractors. I checked them online and saw good reviews by some of their clients and thus I decided to try them and see how...
Nowadays, in the conditions of time pressure and heavy workload, people become very receptive to stress, which negatively affects the quality of individuals’ lives. It is well known that when people are constantly stressed, eventually it might turn into depression, a more serious state, when a person loses a thirst...
Music has been used in therapy for many thousands of years. Supposedly, the idea existed since biblical times; Ancient Greece employed it, as well as the population of Medieval Europe and Native Americans (Gallagher et al. 250). Nowadays, it is still used in healthcare, and research on the topic is...
PICOT For patients who experience postoperative nausea and vomiting (P), does the use of aromatherapy and medication combination (I), compared with medications use only (C), improve the reduction of the unpleasant symptoms that the patient experience and acceleration of his or her recovery (O), in one week (T)? Systemic Review...
Introduction The phenomenon of self-esteem is rather delicate and easily affected by a large number of social and cultural factors. The presence of prejudices and unhealthy representation of the body in modern media have deleterious effects on people’s self-esteem, which is especially true for the younger demographic (Mansfield et al....
L.L. is a 67-year-old male who has been diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and having difficulty with urination. He is currently on Cozaar 100 mg for HTN, and his BP is well controlled. He is taking no other additional medications. The doctor has recommended medication for his BPH, but...
Introduction Placebo is an effect that has been known to humans for a very long time. It is an effect of healing that is achieved through psychological, rather than physical means. In other words, if a person believes they are getting better, it helps activate hidden resources of the organism,...
Homeopathic remedies are sold alongside pharmaceutical medications. Homeopathic treatments are more natural as they are based on various herbs, diet changes, and other kinds of activities that are aimed at the reestablishment of balance and health. The purpose of this paper was to select a homeopathic treatment recommended by the...
The prostate is a genital organ subjected to the emergence of benign and malignant tumors. Benign prostatic hyperplasia is an augmentation of the prostate and is a widely spread urological disease characterized by males aged over 50 years. Among BPH symptoms are frequent urination, obstruction of urinary stream, loss of...
CAM Practitioner Visit Report Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practices are frequently applied simultaneously with traditional conventional treatments. CAM comprises such directions as acupuncture, homeopathy, osteopathy, herbal medicine, chiropractic, and some others. They can be integrated into the traditional process of treatment or used as independent practices. For this field...
Introduction Pain during chemotherapy in elderly patients with cancer is one of the most important health issues people with the given problem and health workers face today. Traditional pharmacological therapy can help to alleviate pain and assist individuals in their recovery and coping. However, there are many side effects resulting...
Humor is one of the vital elements of human communication and interaction. It helps individuals to understand each other better and engage in meaningful forms of collaboration. Additionally, it promotes a more attractive image of individuals, various objects, aspects of people’s lives, and some awkward or even negative sides of...
Introduction The development of medicine is a fascinating subject that prompts us to learn more about various treatments and health traditions from all over the world. Ayurvedic medicine is among the oldest medical traditions in the world, dating back over 3,000 years (Weber & Killen, 2015). It originated in India...
Today, people have access to multiple therapies, and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is one of the available options for patients to improve their health. This field of medicine includes acupuncture, acupressure, aromatherapy, art therapy, yoga, hypnosis, and herbal practice. However, the list is not complete, and people’s choices depend...
Introduction In recent years, the use of herbal and dietary supplements in the United States has substantially increased. Herbal supplements are traditionally considered as an optional treatment for non-serious diseases that can be cured at home without essential healthcare intervention. However, herbal remedies are not suitable for everyone, and their...
Homeopathic remedies that are known in modern medicine can be used for different purposes. One of the problems that may cause considerable inconvenience and sometimes even torture is a headache, which can be of different types but is extremely unpleasant in any of its manifestations. To find a way to...
Introduction I had a burning feeling in the nose and throat. It was complicated by walking in the open air. I also had a watery discharge from my nose that later became thicker. There were other symptoms such as slight body aches and a mild headache. During the whole period...
Remedy Description In this project, the remedy is based on the main symptoms including a cough, a headache, and dizziness. Each symptom has its characteristics and impact on the human condition. Regarding the situation described in this case, the following conclusions are given. Phosphorus is the best option to rely...
Lessons Gained From the Video Healing and wellness are scientific concepts that have been taken seriously by many people in the health sector. Medical practitioners embrace the power of different health interventions and treatment regimes in order to support the health outcomes of their clients. Within the past three decades,...
Symptoms information Among the symptoms, I have stated was sleepiness upon waking up. The sleepiness and tiredness in the morning were not uncommon for me as I am a late sleeper. However, quite recently the sleepy feeling worsened to the point of lethargy, whereupon my morning productivity suffered. The sleepiness...
Introduction Medicine has always been one of the most important concerns for human society. It appeared at the first stages of its evolution to help people recover from various diseases and injuries. The importance of the given science could also be evidenced by the fact that only privileged groups of...
Intention & Hypothesis All people deal with stress regardless of their characteristics and experiences. Children who are not allowed to do those things they like, teenagers who have lots of home assignments and need to meet their parents’ expectations, adults who have problems at work, and the elderly who are...
Introduction This paper discusses the Journal of Holistic Nursing, using a research article as an example of its focus. It explains the significance of the source and reviews its contribution to nursing practices. The paper examines an article on mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), providing a discussion on this method of...
While traditional medicine remains one of the key tools for ensuring the health of the population, alternative solutions have been used as complementary practices that are not considered part of conventional medicine. According to Edelman, Mandle, and Kudzma (2014), 38% of Americans use alternative medicine, which points to its viability....
Manual Therapy Definition Manual therapy is often used nowadays as it provides an opportunity to enhance the condition of patients’ musculoskeletal system. It is a physical treatment that is performed by professionals who manipulate muscles and joints. This technique is often discussed with skepticism because it belongs to alternative medicine....
Introduction The major goal of this assignment was to select a homeopathic remedy suitable for personal symptoms and then provide a thorough reflection on the experience of taking it. In addition, another part of this paper will present research findings concerning the identified remedy. This will be done for the...
Introduction Nowadays, many complementary interventions exist in nursing, and one of them is music therapy (MT) (Chlan 91). With the introduction of new technologies, music has become easily accessible, which makes this intervention more applicable, easier to set, and quite economical (Chlan 94; Crowley 17; Good 308). Music therapy Music...
Manual therapy can be broadly described as the physical treatment of musculoskeletal illnesses and pain related to them through the muscle and joint manipulation and mobilization (Lederman, 2005). It utilizes the application of hands as a therapeutic tool and is often used to modulate pain, eliminate inflammation of soft tissue,...
Ayurveda Definition and Background So, what exactly is Ayurveda? According to the site dedicated to ayurvedic healing, the term relates to an ancient medical practice of the Vedic culture, which had existed in India for many thousands of years. The roots of Ayurveda could be found in the traditional medicine...
Introduction Nowadays, the feasibility of pain management and mitigating the negative effects of numerous diseases with the help of medicinal marijuana remains one of the important and contradictory questions discussed by specialists related to nursing and medicine. As for the situation in the field, it can be said that there...
The use of cannabis for medical purposes is a matter of severe debate. The plant has been common in medicine for more than a millennium with aboriginal medicine at its roots. Regardless of the popularity of cannabis, it was banned in 1961 under the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs (Hall...
Our world and its cultures are very diverse, so are the beliefs and lifestyles of different nations. Anthropologists today spend a lot of time encountering and studying various societies, whose ways of interacting with the world around are very different from the traditional western ways. Anthropologists are not there to...
Considered one of the most popular beverages globally, tea promotes health and assists in chronic disease prevention. Jane Higdon, an associate professor at LPI Research Center, argues that the concern of scientists is on the polyphenols constituent of tea, which plays a major role in disease prevention (Carson and Riley...
