Alternative media

In the article, “Why Plants Are (Usually) Better Than Drugs” by Dr. Andrew Weil, Dr. Weil argues that using whole herbs, as opposed to drugs containing isolated compounds, is a better method of medicine. He discusses the benefits of using herbal treatments to gently heal the body, naturally achieving health by providing the necessary elements for the body to heal itself. By isolating a single compound, and excluding the other compounds, we are missing out on potential health benefits. These…

African American children face in school such as segregation, low academic expectations, under achieving schools, the achievement gap, and school choice for urban areas. As a parent and a teacher of African American children who is looking for alternatives the question becomes how viable of an option is homeschooling in helping resolve some of the issues that students…

comes due to allergies and colds their stock rises in March as well. During this time you will see a higher number of marketing tactics used to advertise their product. The most common form of advertising you will see are commercials on TV, to social media, to print advertising in papers and magazines. The marketing of the Nyquil drug has for the longest of time been assisted by its brand strength. Mention Nyquil to any American and they will understand what you are talking about. Price stays…

Medicine is the scientific practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, this encompasses a mixture of natural health remedies using herbs and transmutation of various ingredients including noble metals like silver and gold. Throughout history, societies have medical beliefs that provide explanations for birth, death, and disease. In early history, illness has been attributed to witchcraft, demons, adverse astral influence, or the will of the gods! Some of the earliest records…

Homeschooling has been a topic of much controversy. It has attracted the attention of media, psychologists, writers, bloggers, teachers and parents. Attention which is not always positive. Research has shown that there are many parents who consider homeschooling to be a better op-tion than public school. Homeschooling is favorable for the parents who have a strong opinion about their child’s religious beliefs and unique learning needs. Homeschooling may be concern-ing to the parents that…

little I missed social media, at least once the first few days were out of the way. I expected to have a large void left by social media, but what I didn’t expect was that it would be so easy to fill this time with more productive activities (at least in my own judgment). I played piano more, I learned some new tricks on my skateboard, and I got better at sketching, but most important of all, I learned that there are many, often better, alternatives to filling time than social media. In…

Deteriorating education: The relationship between education, society, students, and their families. Question: “How has education changed since the 1940’s”? Annotated Bibliography # 1 Goldstein, Dana. "Why Homeschooling Violates Progressive Values." Slate Magazine. N.p., 16 Feb. 2012. Web. 05 Apr. 2017. This pervasive article written by Dana Goldstein discusses the popular trend of…

Whether or Not America Should Make the Shift to Renewable Energy? The concept of a shining future fueled by an infinite cache of energy has existed for ages. Yet, in the current year of 2015, that concept is still far from being a reality. Many countries around the world are still highly dependent on fossil fuels in order to meet their daily needs. Why, in a time full of ever advancing technology, is this the case? Should America make the shift to renewable energy a priority? Opinions vary…

Western Medicine working towards CAM? In the EU, the attitudes of biomedical professionals, general practitioners, hospital clinicians, nurses, midwives and physio-therapists to CAM seem to form a barrier. Biomedical professionals lack knowledge and support for citizen’s interest in the use of CAM. The exposed between extent citizens and biomedical professional in use and interest of CAM can be so inconsistently. Studies of CAM including Nissen, N’s review (2012), rates from low disclosure of…

Homeschooled education versus Public education It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that public education in the United States is a serious problem that keeps getting worse. It’ no surprise that public school system in a decline and more parents doubt the effectiveness of public schools by switching their children to homeschooling. Advocates of traditional public school system claim that public school is a best place for a child to get knowledge, thrive and better prepare for adult life.…