Cancer Patients and Music Therapy
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A 12 page paper which presents a hypothetical study aimed at discovering the benefits or the effects of music therapy in relationship to cancer patients and pain. A literature review is also provided, illustrating the numerous benefits of music therapy. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: RAcncmsic.wps

Changing Attitudes About Death: The Twentieth Century
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A 11 page discussion of the evolution in our view of death. Notes how this view has changed over the last century from one in which we took personal responsibility for the care of our ill and aged and even in the final details of their burial to one in which we turn to professionals such as doctors, nurses, and undertakers. Suggests that this view is changing once again with the advent of a greater desire for palliative care and hospices. Provides statistics for both the United States and Canada. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Changing Attitudes Regarding Disease, Health and Wellness
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This 6 page report discusses the ways that attitudes have changed regarding perceptions of disease, health, and wellness. At one time, virtually all disease was seen as something shameful and related to some type of lack of character or strength in an individual. Those beliefs than evolved into an unwavering faith in modern medicine and the assumption that anything a medical professional prescribed in terms of drugs or procedures was the only way to be healthy and physically whole. As a result, individual belief patterns regarding health and wellness became based on fear, shame, and treatment rather than on wholeness, wellness, and personal decision-making. That attitude has begun to change and it is not a moment too soon. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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China and Medicine in the World Today
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6 pages in length. This is a vastly interesting paper on the topic of traditional Chinese medicine, its global effects and combination with western medicine. Also includes discussion on the use of organs, both legally and illegally, as well as the use of animal parts, in some cases the use of endangered species in its medications. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Chiropractic As A Viable Alternative To Conventional Treatment
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10 pages in length. Chiropractic, a holistic alternative where the spine and joints are adjusted as a means by which to relieve pain, injuries and internal disorders, has long been looked upon as fringe medicine. Within the world of physical wellness, there are two very different approaches to the same goal: holistic and conventional. The two vastly diverse programs offered around the world claim to provide similar benefits; however, it is the road taken to achieve these benefits that greatly differ. Conventional medicine is geared much more toward the traditional, pharmaceutical therapy that has sustained throughout the centuries. Holistic medicine, on the other hand, utilizes a whole body, noninvasive approach in order to aid in the body's recuperation. Granted, both entities have their specific place within the innerworkings of overall wellness, yet their diversity maintains them as entirely separate entities. The writer discusses how chiropractic is gaining acceptance within the conventional medical community. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Chiropractic Care Of Pediatric Asthma
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It has been contended and debated that chiropractic services are of benefit to children suffering from asthma. This 7 page paper explores the relationship between pediatric asthma and chiropractic treatment. Endnotes include a total of 12 sources.
Filename: KTchiroas.wps

Chiropractic Office Expands Through Internet: Proposal
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A 15 page paper that presents a proposal directed to investors. In this proposal a group of chiropractors have decided to market their services Online by developing a Web site. The paper includes an executive summary; company overview; market comparison; marketing plan; management plan; data comparing average number of patients to the base for these chiropractors; costs for establishing and maintaining the Web site; obstacles and opportunities, including research; initial plan; action plan and offerings to the investor. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PGchweb.rtf

Circadian Rhythms
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This 6 page paper examines Circadian Rhythms what they are, how they work and their biology along with some of the medical and non medical myths that surround this little known subject. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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Cloning Can Serve Useful Purposes
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This five-page-paper presents a discussion about the benefits of cloning. Bibliography lists five sources.
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Comparing Five Short Articles To Lindlahr's "Philosophy Of Natural Therapeutics"
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6 pages in length. Dr. Henry Lindlahr, author of Philosophy of Natural Therapeutics, advocates the natural approach to health and wellness. In his work he firmly espouses alternative means of application in both a preventive and treatment mode, contending that society has moved much too far away from ancient methods of natural therapies. Comparing his article to that of five other naturopathically formatted works allows the reader to gain a significantly better understanding of Lindlahr's objective. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES
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This 3-page paper describes CAM, its definitions, its acceptances and the advantages and disadvantages of its therapies. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTcamana.rtf

Complimentary Alternative Medicine
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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.
Filename: PPmedCAM3.rtf