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1.Alternative Medicine

Definition of Alternative medicine

Medical Author: William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
Reviewed on 12/4/2018
Alternative medicine: Alternative medicine is the term for medical products and
practices that are not part of standard care. Standard care is what medical
doctors, doctors of osteopathy, and allied health professionals, such as nurses
and physical therapists, practice. Alternative medicine is used in place of standard
medical care. An example is treating heart disease with chelation therapy (which
seeks to remove excess metals from the blood) instead of using a standard
approach. Examples of alternative practices include homeopathy, traditional
medicine, chiropractic, and acupuncture. Complementary medicine is different
from alternative medicine. Whereas complementary medicine is used together
with conventional medicine, alternative medicine is used in place of conventional
medicine. See also complementary medicine, conventional medicine.

2. POLITICS IN THE PHILIPPINES

 Politics in the Philippines has traditionally been dominated by clans and political
bosses and patronage and is characterized by law makers that make decisions
based on fiscal incentives rather that beliefs and voters that make choices based
on personality rather than reasoned policies. Under the traditional utang na loob
system of patronage, or obligation earned through favors, voters expect money or
jobs in return for their political support. In many cases politician’s performance
was based on dole-outs not on programs or policies. Philippine concepts about
debt repayment and kinship responsibilities plays a major role in how political
networks are set up and run (See FILIPINO CHARACTER AND PERSONALITY: HIYA,
AMOR PROPIO Under People).
Personalities are more important than parties in Philippine politics. Movie stars

and other celebrities have enjoyed considerable success. In addition1, several

prominent families play a disproportionate role in politics. The support of the
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military and the Catholic church are key to political survival and success in the
Philippines. Promises are generally not kept. Arroyo, for example, pledged to
bring cheap power to the poor as a campaign pledge and then doubled power
rates after she was elected. She also promised not to run for a second time but
changed her mind because she said God made her decide to run.

 The Philippines is known for its rough-and-tumble political scene. Politicians are
rountinely killed and sometimes they even do the do the killing themselves. Every
now and then it seems the entire country is on the verge of collapse because of a
coup attempt, People Power protest or impeachment effort. On the day-to-day
level, politicians are unable to achieve many of their goals and carry out programs
they proposed due to political opposition, mainly from the ruling elite. Arroyo and
her cabinet said that political fighting and sniping exhausted and frustrated them
deeply.

3. Graft And Corruption

as understood in American English, is a form of political corruption, being the
unscrupulous use of a politician's authority for personal gain. Similarly,
political graft occurs when funds intended for public projects are intentionally
misdirected in order to maximize the benefits to private interests.

4. Feng shui
is an ancient art and science that was formalized over 3,000 years ago in China. In
literal translation feng means "wind" and shui means "water." In Chinese culture,
wind and water are associated with good health, thus good feng shui came to
mean good fortune. Conversely, bad feng shui means bad luck or misfortune.