Homeopathic Medicine
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses historical development and evolution, philosophy, how the therapy is practiced, what constitutes practice of the therapy, desired outcomes, training and qualifications, current licensing and governmental regulation, and clinical studies documenting the benefits as they relate to homeopathic medicine. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCHomeoMed.rtf

Homeopathy: More Beneficial Than Conventional Medicine In Many Respects
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6 pages in length. The writer discusses the inherent differences between homeopathy and conventional medicine, as well as addresses issues pertaining to the spiritual aspects of homeopathy. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Homeostatis: Positive vs. Negative Feedback
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A 3 page overview of homeostasis and healing. This paper delineates the importance of positive vs. negative feedback. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Hospice: A Personal Option for the Terminally Ill
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A 20 page exploration of the dying process and how it is typically handled in the healthcare establishment. The author presents hospice as a viable alternative to this often less than optimum situation. Hospice cares not just for the clinical aspects of the patients health but also for their personal, social, and psychological aspects. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
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How Quackery Sells
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6 pages in length. Drs. Jarvis and Barrett's article entitled How Quackery Sells attempts to educate the masses with regard to what they believe as being false – and sometimes harmful – claims made by alternative medicine practitioners. The authors explain that quackery, unproven medical claims that allegedly heal various ailments and illness, is running rampant in contemporary society, with people eagerly flocking to such practitioners as a means by which to cure themselves apart from conventional treatment. According to the article, quackery sells because of myriad elements employed by supersalesmen to reach people at their most vulnerable points, such as vanity, quick fix and the claim of using "all natural" components. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Humor and Laughter as a Therapeutic Tool
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An 8 page overview of the value of humor and laughter in physical and psychological therapy. Reviews the physiological effects of laughter and presents correlations which would indicate that it could be used an effective therapeutic tool in counseling. Emphasizes, however, that individual reaction to humor varies and that careful thought should be employed in its use in the counseling environment. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Hydrotherapy
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A 3 page research paper on the benefits of hydrotherapy. Subjects covered include mitochondrial myopathy, arthritis, sore muscles, and asthma. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Hypnosis
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This 4 page report discusses hypnosis and its advantages in a wide variety of circumstances. It can be used in therapeutic settings to “recover” suppressed memories (i.e., past abuse, witnessing a crime), to assist in controlling chronic physical pain, and to ultimately gain a greater awareness of self. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Hypnosis : Science Or Magic?
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A 31 page comprehensive essay on hypnotism that includes these subheadings: Introduction, Myths About Hypnosis, Brief History of Hypnosis, Theories of Hypnosis, What Happens in the Hypnotic State, Hypnosis in Medicine, and Conclusions. Hypnosis remains a topic of debate even after advanced imaging systems have shown there is a change in the brain when the person is in a hypnotic state. The writer discusses factors associated with hypnosis, what happens physically and psychologically, Coue's three laws of suggestion and the suspension of reality orientation. The writer also reports studies that have shown hypnosis is an effective method for pain management and reports other studies say otherwise. A number of medical studies involving the use of hypnosis are reported. The conclusion section summarizes the report and includes statements from journals regarding the efficacy of hypnosis. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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