Through education one acquires knowledge on how to better themselves. The ability to think critically and solve problems are direct results of a population full of educated people. It can also be said that education teaches discipline. The greatest awards in life are derived not from instant gratification but from sustained efforts. For example, a high school graduate may one day tell a story about how he stayed up all night his junior year studying for a math test. The outcome of his dedication…
How & why a holistic approach is better than the mainstream or traditional ways of healing, when it comes to improving one’s health. What is the holistic approach all about? Well, before going into the facts regarding why a holistic approach is way better than the traditional and mainstream ways of healing to improve one’s health, we need to understand what this holistic approach is all about. Holistic medicine is nothing but a form of healing which considers the entire human being full with…
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America is a volunteer-based intervention organization that has assisted the youth population by changing their perspectives and giving the youth the opportunity to reach their full potential. The organization’s procedure is pairing a child with a mentor which results in building a strong relationship with unrestricted potential. Mentors go through background checks and necessary training to be able to volunteer as a big brother or a big sister. In the present paper,…
Western medicine is the conventional medicine, as distinct from an alternative form of medicine used to describe evidence-based medicine. However, any medical practice fits outside the surroundings of conventional medicine may define as complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). There is a particular difference between these two: complimentary medicine is used together with conventional medicine, whereas, alternative medicine is applied in place of conventional medicine. For example, one may…
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…
For some families homeschooling seems like a great option. For parents it seems like you wouldn 't have to worry as much since your child would be at home and in front of you. Children think that it would be easier and more relaxed than regular school. Both think that you will come out of it with the same amount of knowledge and skills as you would get from a regular school experience. These, however, are common misconceptions. What these families do not realize is that homeschooling is…
trusting and many times lasting relationships with their patients. Nurses owe it to their patients to be up to date with the latest available treatments whether it be traditional medical treatments or alternative treatment modalities, also known as Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). Alternative medicine encompasses a variety of different treatment modalities. Traditionally these treatments have not been widely accepted in the United States. CAM is a relatively new concept…
You may heard of the band Nirvana or heard a song from the group that you probably never knew who it was if you weren 't much of an alternative rock and punk rock fan. But the man behind this is the one and only Kurt Cobain. Most people know him as “ The rock star who was a drug addict who committed suicide” But there 's more to his fascinating life, he is considered to be one of the best rock artists to ever step foot on earth. This is the life of one of the most iconic, prominent rock star to…
My response: As a catholic, my family goes to church every Sunday. After you are born, it is typical to get baptized. Around first grade, it is common to get First Communion. In high school I was confirmed and was finally considered a full member of the catholic community. In the future I’m going to get married in a catholic church by a priest. It’s common for the bride to wear a white dress and the groom will wear a suit. Are there any family rituals and customs? If so, describe what they are.…
In today 's society we see a lot of people homeschooling their kids other than sending their kids to public school for a an education most people who homeschool their kids is mostly parents who are afraid about what kind of influence public school will have on their kids life which can lead up to the kids acting certain way in the future and behavior change towards parents. I feel like homes school in America is having a negative impact on our culture the number one reason why is that is…