1) Biomedicine, according to Kinsley, is ontological and mechanical and does not generally subscribe to looking at a patient’s “way of life” for diagnosing disease and illness. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why? Illustrate with examples. Kinsley describes ontological as a disease process that is different or separate from the individual’s body (1996:170). To me this would be considered something along the lines of bacterial or viral infections that invade the body causing harm…
I never knew so many alternative rock bands were also considered hard rock bands. So many people around the world are major listeners of so many subgenres of rock music. I found that the most popular genres are alternative and hard rock. Personally my phone is full of music from both genres of rock. The two genres seem to be so different from one another to have so many of the same bands in them. A very popular rock back these days Avenged Sevenfold is under both classifications. I guess this…
Just because a doctor prescribes a patient a drug, this does not mean that the patient should become ignorant to any alternative possibilities and just simply take the drug. Many lab produced, chemical, pharmaceuticals can be avoided by simply eating better, a lifestyle change,…
The Benefits to Home-schooling According to the U.S. Department of Education, in 2013 approximately 1,770,000 children were being home-schooled in the United States or about 3.4 percent (“U.S. Department of Education: Homeschooling Continues to Grow!,” n.d.). Home-schooling in America has become very popular among parents concerned for the welfare of their children. Today it is not just evangelical Christians that choose to home school, but people from all religions and walks of life. There are…
Medicinal plants are natural sources of drugs used to cure various disorders of mankind. These serve as reliable medicine because of the presence of various biochemical substances. Herbal drugs gained fame in health care all over the world, especially in developing countries as these are locally accessible, economical and are having lesser side effects. But the natural origin may not be a sign of their safety. A limited number of available evidences indicate that adverse effects associated with…
Homeschooling Homeschooling is the choice of a parent/guardian to educate his or her child at home instead of attending a traditional public or private school. Around both the country and the world, it is an enlightened evolution which began in the 1970’s. Flourishing by 7 to 15 percent yearly, According to the National Home Education Research Institute, more than two million U.S. children are homeschooled. It is lawful in many foreign countries and in all fifty states. Though many families…
Many families debate each year if they should home school or send their kids to a public school. If you homeschool your child, then your child would be socially awkward. If you choose to put your child in public school then they would have better social skills. You would have better access of technology at a public school, because some homes may not be able to afford it. Public school is a smarter way of learning. If you attend public school, you have a far better chance of learning. Your…
Advantages and disadvantages of home schooling your child So you think of homeschooling your child? There are many reasons to choose homeschooling over public schools. To help you make your decision, here are some pros and cons of homeschooling: o Homeschooled children perform better on standardized tests. For example, in a recent comparison of SAT scores, average 568 homeschooled children on the verbal test and 525 on math, the national average was 506 on verbal and 514 on math. o…
It is generally accepted that calorie restriction and exercise do not usually result in weight loss that is complete or long-term. Most fitness experts agree that, in order to reach and maintain your ideal weight, it is best to include additional methods. One such method, which has been gaining popularity in recent years, is acupuncture. Most people have heard of acupuncture, but may not completely understand it. This healing art, which originated in China over 2000 years ago, is used by…
Many students that are home schooled enjoy playing sports in their free time and include sports in their lifestyle. Playing sports while growing up teaches young children discipline, teamwork, and commitment. Unfortunately, some states do not allow home schooled students to participate on public schools sporting teams, while public schools let any students attending their schools participate on public schools sporting teams. Being home schooled and attending a public school have a few…