Herbs / Regulation : A 10 page research essay on
the harmful
effects of unlabeled herbal products. The writer argues that the
herbs should require testing for safety, efficacy and adverse
reactions like any other drug. The writer supports this argument
with a listing of known deaths linked to herbs and other adverse
effects, the relatively short list of safe herbs, based on few
research studies, and how the FDA hands have been tied to
regulate the industry by a few special interest groups.
Bibliography lists 8 sources. Herbregs.wps Feverfew
/ Keeping Ahead Of Migraine Pain : A 5 page
review of the article by Steven Foster published in Better
Nutrition October, 1996. Analyzes the literature presented in
the article and compares it with the new findings presented.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. Migrc.wps
How Vitamins Fight Cancer : 9 pages in length.
Vitamins
have long been touted as cancer-fighting agents when
supplemented with an already vitamin-rich diet. Their effects
on abating symptoms and even arresting various cancers have
been studied with great interest over the past several years. The
writer addresses both the skepticism and optimism of vitamin
therapy with regard to the fight against cancer. Bibliography
lists 6 sources. Vitcanc.wps
"Harvesting the Dead" : A 2 page review
of Willard Gaylin's
article entitled "Harvesting the Dead" in which the author
discusses possibilities concerning the use of living parts in
newly/near-dead people to medically assist others. No
Bibliography. Deadarti.wps
Healing Nutritional Approaches to Common Health
Problems : A 15 page paper on Dr. Wright's Book of
Nutritional Therapy. The writer details the premise of the book,
the case studies involved, and information on using diet and
supplements to improve health and prevent illness. There is no
bibliography. Healnutr.wps
Metaphysical Medicine : A 45 page argumentative
research
paper in support of incorporating metaphysical medicine and
techniques into western medical practice. The author discusses
the current literature in support of using meditation, yoga, tai
chi, and other practices in medicine and analyzes western
findings in relationship to eastern philosophy. The author also
argues that a giant leap of faith should include the full
embodiment of eastern (Buddhist/Hindu) medical philosophy
based on Tantric theories. Other theories argued in support
include scientific discoveries in regards energy, Chinese
medicine, Native American beliefs, and Christian beliefs
concerning the topic. Bibliography lists 51 sources.
Metameds.wps
Homeopathy : Paper is 6
pages in length. Writer provides a
brief, definitive history of homeopathy and analyzes its potential
effectiveness as a treatment. Homeopathy is defined as a highly
systematic method of powerfully stimulating the body's own
healing processes in order to cure illness. Bibliography lists 9
sources. Homeopat.wps
Homeopathy -- Hocus-Pocus or Real Magic? : A 9-page
research paper on the controversial methods used in traditional
and non-traditional treatment methods. The paper presents both
sides, and well as a brief description of the history of
homeopathy. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Homeopat2.wps
Discussion of Homeopathic Concepts and Remedies :
A 15 page research paper on homeopathic remedies. The writer
details the history of homeopathy, is concepts and rules, the
nature of the remedies and how to use them, and the application
of the remedies to particular age groups. Homeopa3.wps
Marijuana as Medicine ? : 15 pages on the historic
controversy over marijuana's usefulness & legalization. The
writer goes into great detail about the drug's alleged medical
value and elaborates what has been discovered thus far. It is
concluded that after all the evidence, federal court rulings, and
experiments, marijuana it seems, does indeed cloud the mind.
But in this instance, "the clouded minds are in government
buildings," as marijuana has indeed showed an outstanding level
of usefulness for certain patients committed to hospital care.
Bibliography is missing. Legalmr2.wps
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