Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Hunger

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Hunger. Headache. Dizziness. Gurgling stomach. The sensation was different. The feeling was uncomfortable. I could hear the gurgling of my intestines as if they were protesting about the emptiness of my stomach. The ache in my stomach was unbearable. I opened my mouth to call out, but my throat was hoarse. My mouth was hurtin... More..

Arts & Humanities > Philosophical Concepts What is chi?

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Chi has many meanings to many disciplines, cultures and societies. For instance, it is the Chinese word to describe the natural energy of the universe. Also, Chi is the twenty-second letter of the Greek alphabet. What's more, Chi is a letter in a Japanese script. Even in statistics, Chi or Chi squared is used explain probabi... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Sexual taboos and HIV/AIDS in Africa

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To talk about sex in some African cultures can be equated with cursing at the church. Sex is simply not discussed. It is believed that good families do not discuss this issue. In fact, to discuss sex with older adults is considered a sign of promiscuity. Childhood sexual curiosity and questions are learned from one's peers. W... More..

Jobs & Careers > Health & Sciences Jobs The role of Nurses in Home Health Care

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The role of a home health nurse is unique, exciting and sometimes very challenging. With the demand for a safe and quality health-care by the consumers, the home health field is the future of health-care. While the role can be very tasking, it offers the professional nurse the opportunity to provide holistic care to thei... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Rituals for honoring pregnancy in different cultures

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In African cultures, because of many superstitious beliefs, many families will perform different rituals to safeguard the pregnancy. Pregnancy is acknowledged but not celebrated. It is believed that witches and evil spirits are capable of stealing the pregnancy or interfering with it. So the pregnant woman is not allowed t... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Cultural Relations Living between two cultures

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To live between two cultures for African immigrants in the United States is not only challenging and intricate, but sometimes very amusing. When Africans immigrate to this country they have to live between the American culture and the African-American culture. Some of them that are not prepared to deal with the cultural shock... More..

Health & Fitness > Mental Illness Why is psychiatry so taboo

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In almost every society, psychiatry has adverse stigma attached to it. Any form of psychiatric illness is perceived as a sign of weakness. In some societies, psychiatry is not considered important or prestigious form of medicine. To acknowledge the importance of psychiatry is to acknowledge that the members of the society may... More..

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