Aromatherapy

The theory of comfort is such a vital part of nursing that it can be used on a daily basis in the area of the medical/surgical unit. This paper will take the reader back to the development of the theory of comfort by Katherine Kolcaba. It will then show the reader how the theory of comfort reaches the person, environment, health, and nursing on the medical/surgical unit. History The comfort theory was developed in the 1990s by a nurse with her PhD known as Katharine Kolcaba. (March & McCormack…

Influenza is a disease that has been around for decades and many people know what it is or at least have heard about and it. In the United States, an average of five to ten percent of the inhabitants will contract influenza. Influenza is a prominent and well-known disease that has proven to have caused death and illness to various people across the world. Influenza is a respiratory illness that is caused by getting infected with viruses from Influenza family. Due to Influenza being a disease…

Controlling pain is one of the most important measures that is done in a health care setting. Often times health care providers turn to administering stronger doses of powerful analgesics such as opioids to control a patient’s pain level. However, with the recent epidemic sweeping through the nation regarding opioids, it is important that alternative pain management measures are examined and performed by all the staff. Alternative therapies help reduce anxiety and promote recovery. Patients…

HYPNOTHERAPY CASE STUDIES ADDRESSING MOTION SICKNESS When the average person thinks about motion sickness, images of riding on a roller coaster or other thrill-seeking ride comes to mind. However, individuals from all walks of life experience this type of travel sickness whenever partaking in any mode of transportation fast or slow. Is this all in the mind and can it be overcome? This article will explore case studies where hypnotherapy was used to overcome bouts of travel related sicknesses.…

When it comes to mental illness, people are often reluctant to consult a physician or health professional, yet the treatment of depression as soon as it is diagnosed is crucial if any relief is to be had. One problem is that if the treatment of depression is not administered correctly, then the problem can be made worse. Depression treatment should address all the symptoms that are displayed. Symptoms of depression include suicidal tendencies, long black moods of sadness, and a total lack of…

Alopecia is a disorder where hair loss occurs. There are lots of different alopecia disorders, but the main thing that they all share is the loss of hair. This happens to people that have Alopecia because their immune system starts to attack their hair follicles. The different types of Alopecia include Alopecia Areata, Alopecia Totalis and Alopecia Universalis. Each of these affect hair loss in different ways. Most people with any type of alopecia are about twenty years of age or older. But in…

Juliet uses aromatherapy with essential oils to help alleviate stress. To cope with stressful situations, the family utilizes discussion amongst each other and obtains extended family help and support when needed. They both decided that by being calm and supportive of…

If you think that the only reason people go to estheticians is to increase their beauty, you are mistaken. Although creating a more aesthetically pleasing appearance is always a good idea and is appreciated by every man and woman, an esthetician’s job comprises so much more than that. There are many reasons why someone might seek out the services of an esthetician. What is an esthetician? An esthetician is a skin care specialist who provides basic skin care needs and also pampers clients with…

Introduction Everyday nurses talk to their patients about all of the ways they can modify their lives in order to be healthier and stay out of the hospital. However, nurses are not good at taking their own advice. They are some of the unhealthiest people. Throughout school nurses are trained to give the best care possible to all of their patients, even if that meant no lunch that day. There are so many ways that nurses do not take care of their bodies and some of these may be a shock. I will…

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