Both Views of St. John's Wort
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An 8 page paper discussing the view of this herb from the perspective of the mainstream medical community and from that of alternative medicine practitioners. The extract of this herb is widely used as an antidepressant as well as for several external conditions. It is the most commonly used antidepressant in Germany, where there have been several large clinical trials. The first of the US clinical trials are only now ending, and US psychiatrists and others remain skeptical. Alternative medicine practitioners examine the facts that are known and work around those which are not. The paper concludes the alternative medicine community has made more effective use of the information available to it. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: KSStJohnsWort.wps

Cancer Patients and Music Therapy
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A 12 page paper which presents a hypothetical study aimed at discovering the benefits or the effects of music therapy in relationship to cancer patients and pain. A literature review is also provided, illustrating the numerous benefits of music therapy. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: RAcncmsic.wps

Changing Attitudes About Death: The Twentieth Century
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A 11 page discussion of the evolution in our view of death. Notes how this view has changed over the last century from one in which we took personal responsibility for the care of our ill and aged and even in the final details of their burial to one in which we turn to professionals such as doctors, nurses, and undertakers. Suggests that this view is changing once again with the advent of a greater desire for palliative care and hospices. Provides statistics for both the United States and Canada. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PPdeath2.wps