Internet Activities
Unit 3: Dying for Their Beliefs
 
Part One

Search the Web to learn about illnesses.

Go to one of the websites shown below; find the names of three illnesses and describe them. Tell what the causes are (if the causes are known). Explain how each illness is treated by traditional medicine. If there are any alternative treatments, explain those as well.

http://my.webmd.com/condition_center_all
http://www.wholehealthmd.com/hc/0,1439,,00.html
http://dir.yahoo.com/Health/Diseases_and_Conditions/


Part Two

From the three illnesses you found, choose one illness that can be treated with alternative medicine. Write a one-page opinion essay explaining why you would or would not consider alternative treatment if you had this illness.


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