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    Introduction Chiropractic (In Greek: done by hand) is a drug and surgery free alternative model of health care dealing with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of the disorders of the musculoskeletal system and their impact on nervous system and the general health (1). It was brought in by DD Palmer in 1895 as an alternative to potentially toxic drug therapy with the belief that the diseases are often due to the subluxation of the vertebra causing interruption to the nervous impulses and the…

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    anesthetic, and injected into the injured area. The types of cortisones that could be used are prednisone (oral medicine), methylprednisonlone sodium succinate injection…

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    Patients require the proper information to decide on whether to accept treatments that have been recommended by their physicians. This is a concern of both law and ethics as it brings forward the question and reasoning behind the refusal of treatment: is the information provided substantial enough for them to make the decision to consent or refuse, and does the refusal indicate a sign that the patient requires further education. There are risks for a person’s well-being that come with a…

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    Also, according to the faith of mother , other herbal remedies can be applied. Step 3: Alternative would be medical treatment along with herbal remedies such as garlic, cat’s claw which have aniti-Inflamatory properties, Reishi mushroom which stimulates immune system to fight against infection, olive leaf which has anti-oxidant properties and…

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    According to the feedback given on the essay proposal, this paper was adapted in many ways. The first piece of feedback that was provided was to replace the vague statements within the thesis in order to make it more specific. By changing the thesis from the original to the current one used in the paper, it provides more room to be specific, as well as it provides the reader with an exact outline of the argument and where the paper is going to end up. Secondly, the essay proposal provided a…

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    What is a Drug? This is a chemical substance or medicine that has a physiological effect when ingested or introduced into the body. Types of Drugs: Anti-depressants: Antidepressants are drugs used for the treatment of major depressive disorder and other conditions. Antidepressants work by increasing levels of a group of chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters. Certain neurotransmitters, can improve mood and emotion. Some anti-depressants drugs include Noradrenalin. Anti-Convulsants:…

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    Adverse events of drugs may be reported as side effects, treatment effects, toxicity etc. (Zorzela 2014; Loke 2011; (Higgins 2011).)(For this review I will consider them all.) The adverse events of Methotrexate are related to body weight especially if more than one dose is used. These are- (Pfeifer 2013;Elson 2016;Hajenius 2009;Song 2016) . Treatment side effects Drug side effects Increase in the width of the abdomen Stomach irritation; Nausea; vomiting Increase in HCG at the start of…

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    Stakeholders In Nursing

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    Other stakeholders outside the immediate circle of those conducting the study would be those who provide funding for the research. Groups involved in complimentary, alternative, holistic, and integrative therapies would be approached to provide financial support to complete the study. A champion is someone who can overcome the barriers in implementing evidence-based practice (EBP). A champion for this project would be…

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    Homeopathy being about two hundred years old is a relatively new form of complementary and alternative medicine. Homeopathy is based on the principle that like cures like, which argues that if a certain substance given to a healthy individual causes the same symptoms as a disease then it will also cure that disease in ill individuals. Additionally, these illnesses are believed to be caused by nonphysical disease entities called miasms. Misasms are what homeopaths believe to be the root causes of…

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    Essay On Support Animals

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    Animals Offer Therapeutic Effects to Those with Psychiatric, Emotional, and Social Disorders Many people grew up with beloved pets and cherish their memories of these animals. Often household pets are mourned deeply when they pass and celebrated as equal members of a family. Every one of these people will most likely attest that their animal provided them comfort, love, and possibly more. Knowing that animals bring these types of bond and feelings, how might an animal assist someone struggling…

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