...Stinging Nettle Urtica dioica, or Stinging Nettle, is a well-known plant in much of the Northern Hemisphere. This weed is often found growing beside abandoned buildings and in empty fields, but it has a long history of traditional use both medicinally as well as in other cultural practices. It has been used for centuries for a wide variety of ailments ranging from treating bloody noses, to inflamed uvula. Today, the use of U. dioica has been whittled down to include the treatment of just a few ailments, but still remains an important medicinal plant. Background...
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...administering specific “anti-venom”. Explain how “anti-venom” may work. Snakes are cold blooded animals that are found in tropical and subtropical countries. Snakes have some glands in their mouth that produce very poisonous substance and its even worst through their bites. The seriousness or extend of the poison depends on various factors. One is the body tissue where the venom is injected. It’s more serious when the poison is injected directly to the blood vessels meaning it spreads very quickly through blood transmission in the rest of the body. The extent of the poison also depends on the part of the body where the snake bites. Snake bites that occur on parts of the body with a lot of adipose tissue are less poisonous than in the parts with less adipose tissue. This is because these tissues are low in blood supply hence they end up delaying transmission or the spread of poison to the rest of the body (Timbrell, 2009) Specific anti-venom is used in treating snake bite since the severity of the poison depends on the snake type and other factors. Since the venom is injected in the blood the anti-venom should also be administered to the blood In order to neutralize the poison. This means that it might have some side effects if not well used since its injected directly to the blood. The anti-venom neutralizes the poisonous venom injected by the snake hence causing venom release from the receptor site. Since venom causes blockage of these receptor sites the anti-venom helps in...
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...based on saving money and in the process affected families, schools and the environment. “The change in source water severed a half century relationship with the Detroit Water and Sewage Department. Shortly after the switch to Flint River water, residents voiced concerns regarding water color, taste, and odor, and various health complaints including skin rashes, bacteria, including Escherichia coli, were detected in the distribution system, resulting in Safe Drinking Water Act violations.2 Additional disinfection to control bacteria spurred formation of disinfection by products including total trihalomethanes, resulting in Safe Drinking Water Act violations for trihalomethane levels (Hanna-Attisha & et al ,2016). "Hotline puts family at ease" (Episode 4) The implementation of a 1-800-POISON hotline is need for safety is a public concern within a every community. The availability of a 24hr x 7 days a week service is not only beneficial to the individual person, but as well to financial burden it carries from unnecessary hospital bill, according to Dr Sibray and eases the mind of parents. President George W. Bush, made it a national week to observe National Poison Prevention week from March 21-27th and the need to stay educated on safety and emergency preparedness. However President Bill Clinton was abreast of the need...
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...Cocoa mulch contains theobromide, the same toxic component that is found in chocolate. Keep all lawn, garden and swimming pool chemical products safely stowed out of your dog’s reach, keep your dog sequestered indoors while treating your property and remove your shoes before entering the home after the chemical applications. Allow the applied lawn and garden products to dry thoroughly before allowing your dog to venture outdoors. If you suspect that your dog has consumed cocoa mulch or any lawn maintenance, garden care or pool maintenance product, contact your veterinarian at...
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...Jue\26\septiembre Dietary Supplement is often used to fulfill the body nutrition needs. It’s a group of ingredient to give you enough nutrition in a day that you don’t get in a typical diet. Food supplement can also help with certain diseases like Malabsorption( a condition where your body can not absorb nutrition),and Eating Disorders ( not enough nutrients from the amount of food). Some people believe that taking certain supplement can cure diseases or help them loose weight. Without considering the negative sides effects that can happen. Food Supplements can be good and bad depends on the user and the supplement and causes they are taking it for. Acidophilus is a Dietary Supplement for people whom are concerned about their digestive health and intestinal health. These Bacteria have been found and use for thousands of years. It is found in a rich sugar environment and dairy products such as yogurt. They are types of bacteria that ingest sugar to replicate. Acidophilus is a very common beneficial bacteria. This group of bacteria consist Lactobacillus acidophilus, L.casei, L,bulgaricus and more. Taking Acidophilus on a regular basis can help prevent cancer, weight loss, parasites and reduce the occurrence of oral and vaginal area from harmful bacteria like fungi and yeast. It also helps the number of chemical in the aid of digestion. Acidophilus also absorb cholesterol in the intestine this can prevent the cholesterol to reach the arteries and causing damage. This supplement...
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...Introduction What are the responsibilities of a pharmacist? One must meet the demands for dependability and provide a conscientious performance. One must realize that people’s lives depends on the decisions and actions that could be harmful and hurt a persons well being for the rest of their life. One who plans on becoming a pharmacist needs to trust worthy with a strong ethical outlook. He must be detailed oriented and be willing to check and double his own work. Professional Commitments: The goal of a pharmacist is to be a professional part of the health care team working hand in hand with doctors to achieve the use of medications that will improve patient’s quality of life. Doctors tend to look at the whole picture when it comes to treating their patients they tend to rely heavily on the pharmacist for their expertise on how a medication will help or hinder their patient. Pharmacist must be aware of adverse reactions if certain medications can be taken together without causing a negative reaction, can medication slow the disease process, or prevent a disease entirely and what are the risks to patients. These are just a few questions that some doctors have. Professional prospects: People are pro-active when it comes to preventative health services. Pharmacists must face new challenges with more responsibilities and increasing opportunities. In our society today people are living longing and focusing more on their health with an emphasis on demanding sophisticated medications...
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...Poloway Athabasca University November 29 2014 Peppermint is one of the oldest herbs used for many medical purposes. However, Peppermint oil was not utilized in formal medicine until the 18th century. There are more than 25 species of true mint grown throughout the world (University Mary Land Medical Center , 2013). Peppermint, a popular plant in Europe that has herbal properties to aid in many health ailments, is widely characterized as a popular flavoring for gum, toothpaste, and tea. It is the oil from the leaves and flowering tops of the peppermint plant that are used in various herbal remedies (Wurges Jennifer, 2005). An herbal remedy is defined as the use of plants for medical purposes (Wurges Jennifer, 2005). Peppermint oil acts as a muscle relaxant and was traditionally used to treat digestive symptoms in Ancient Egypt. The oil continues to be used for various health ailments including nausea, indigestion, cold symptoms, headaches, muscle and nerve pain, stomach problems, and bowel conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (Foster, 2012).The Menthyl is the ingredient that gives peppermints its minty flavoring and aroma while Menthol is the main component in peppermint that provides a cooling sensation. The Peppermint plant grows to about 2 - 3 feet tall and blooms from July through August, sprouting tiny purple flowers. Peppermint is native to Europe and Asia and grows wild in moist, temperate areas (Wurges Jennifer, 2005). The peppermint...
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...relief for various afflictions and ailments. Corner stores carried a wide array of medicines found only in the Caribbean and Guyana. These were augmented with herbal medicines and treatments before a visit to the doctor was attempted. Home remedies have been around for thousands of years. Even these days about 30 per cent of prescription drugs are still synthesised from plants. In fact, the word 'drug' comes from an old Dutch word, drogge, which means 'to dry' - which is how many plant medications were prepared. However, it is always wise to remember, just because something is "naturally" growing from a tree, doesn't mean it's safe to consume. Our grandparents and older folks would swear of the healing properties of herbs, leaves, roots and seeds that cured diseases which they contracted. The fact that our ancestors survived proved that some of the many remedies used then, did work and have increasing practical applications today. Arrowroot is a common plant of Guyana. Napoleon supposedly said the reason for the British love of arrowroot was to support the commerce of their colonies. Archaeological studies in the Americas show evidence of arrowroot cultivation as early as 7,000 years ago. The name may come from aru-aru (meal of meals) in the language of the Caribbean Arawak people, for whom the plant was a staple. It has also been suggested that the name comes from arrowroot's use in treating poison-arrow wounds, as it draws out the poison when...
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...The essential idea of dynamic inoculation is to make preparations framework to perceive an antigen as a remote protein with a specific end goal to mount a reaction against it. The most regularly perceived dynamic vaccination procedures are utilized against bacterial (e.g., pertussis, typhoid, meningitis), viral (e.g., flu, hepatitis, chicken pox) and poison (e.g., diphtheria, lockjaw) antigens. It has just been as of late that examiners have endeavored to use the human resistant framework to free the assemblage of conceivably destructive or poisonous proteins that are endogenously delivered. In this example, the resistant framework has at first been educated to overlook the proteins as "self " antigens. Immune response creating cells (Bcells) enter a development procedure that incorporates evacuating all phones that could produce antibodies against proteins the body as of now makes in a procedure called B-cell resilience. This guarantees the insusceptible framework won't inadvertently create antibodies or mount a safe reaction against itself. Along these lines the clinical mediation of instigating...
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...closely the reasons for the nocuity of pork and to report on the toxic and stress factors contained in pork, i.e. sutoxins. A possibility emerges that everyone can stay healthy by omitting toxic factors (specific pork poisons) from his diet or can regain health by observing a strict ban on pork. The fact that pork causes stress and gives rise to poisoning is known. It is obvious that this does not only apply to preparations of fresh pork such as cold cuts, knuckles, feet, ribs and cutlets, etc., but also to cured meats (ham, bacon, etc.) and to smoked meats prepared for sausages. Consumption of freshly killed pork products causes acute responses, such as inflammations of the appendix and gall bladder, biliary colics, acute intestinal catarrh, gastroenteritis with typhoid and paratyphoid symptoms, as well as acute eczema, carbuncles, sudoriparous abscesses, and others. These symptoms can be observed after consuming sausage meats (including salami which contains pieces of bacon in the form of fat). The consumption of pork is particularly dangerous in the tropical regions. This, for example, is shown in parts of Africa where both the Islamic and Western civilizations live in neighboring territories under the same climatic conditions. The same conditions apply to various races in the Himalayas where the Hunsa (Bircher) live. The Islamic population does not consume pork and is healthy, working to a considerable age as porters for numerous expeditions. The races of the Western civilizations...
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...1. Define first aid First aid is the provision of immediate care to a victim with an injury or illness, usually effected by a lay person, and performed within a limited skill range. First aid is normally performed until the injury or illness is satisfactorily dealt with (such as in the case of small cuts, minor bruises, and blisters) or until the next level of care, such as a paramedic or doctor, arrives. 2. State the purpose of first aid a) Preserve life - This includes the life of the casualty, bystander and rescuer. b) Protect the casualty from further harm - Ensure the scene is safe. c) Provide pain relief - This could include the use of ice packs or simply applying a sling. d) Prevent the injury or illness from becoming worse - Ensure that the treatment you provide does not make the condition worse. e) Provide reassurance 3. Principles of first aid a. Explain Identification First aid is the initial assistance or care of a suddenly sick or injured person. It is the vital initial care we all feel an impulse to give as soon as possible after an accident or illness. In an emergency situation it is crucial to be able to recognise the appointed first aider. We have a range of first aider identifications such as hivis waistcoats, armbands, badges and helmet labels. First aid is an important part of everyday life, both at home, work or at play. Everyone should learn first aid and be willing to administer basic care until emergency assistance...
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...this led to a move away from superstition towards scientific enquiry, although, in reality, the two would never be completely separated. Greek medical practitioners, then, began to take a greater interest in the body itself and to explore the connection between cause and effect, and the success or failure of various treatments. There was also a growing belief that a better understanding of the causes of an illness’ symptoms could help in the fight against the illness itself. Written documents on Greek medical practice begin with scenes from Homer’s Iliad where the wounded in the Trojan War are treated. Medical matters and doctors are also mentioned in other types of Greek literature such as comedy plays but the most sources come from around 60 treatises attributed to Hippocrates. The Hippocratic texts deal with all kinds of medical topics but can be grouped into 4 main categories of diagnosis, biology, treatment and general advice for doctors. The famous Hippocratic Oath was reserved for a select group of doctors and was actually a religious document. With the Oath, the practitioner swore by Apollo, Hygieia and Panacea to respect their teacher and not to administer poison, abuse patients in any way, use a knife or break the confidentiality between patient and doctor. Famous medical practitioners included Diocles of Carystus, Praxagoras of Cos (noted for his ‘discovery’ of the pulse and being the first to distinguish veins from arteries), and Mnestheus and Dieuches. Treatments...
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...Science defines human life as a characteristic that exhibit a process with organization, growth, adaptation, etc.; however, ancient sages told people human life is extremely valuable and sacred, as a religious doctrine in the Ten Commandments: “Thou shalt not kill.” Moreover, when people talk about ethics, they will think about rules to differentiate right and wrong. It might be wise maxims of Confucius or religious beliefs. The most general way to define “ethics” is that “moral principles that govern a person's or group's behavior” (American English in Oxford Dictionary). Bioethics is a pretty young interdisciplinary study, which is considered with ethical questions related to the relationships among human beings, animals, and environments in the late twentieth century. Based on this, bioethics derived three main subdisciplines, which are medical ethics, animal ethics, and environmental ethics. Although each sub-discipline has particular study area in bioethics, there still are overlaps of ethical considerations and approaches. This makes it difficult to easily discuss ethics questions such as stem cell research, xenotransplantation, the ethical status of animals and the ethical status of the environment. Further discussion about the vital issue of moral status solutions is necessary at the same time. In the rapid development of the natural sciences and biotechnology has greatly promoted better living conditions and improve the living standards of people around the world...
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...4) How long were they exposed to mercury? 5) What is the route of exposure (breathing, eating, skin contact)? 6) What is the health condition of the persons involved? 2) What questions do you ask the treating physician regarding his patient’s condition? As a toxicologist several medical related questions I would ask the physician to enable me to have a better idea of what I am faced with and how I would approach the issues since metallic mercury primarily causes possible health challenges when inhaled as a vapor which makes it easily absorbed through the lungs. Therefore, questions such as; 1) Do the patients show signs of shaking movement (Tremors)? 2) How long were day exposed to mercury? 3) Any noticeable form of emotional changes (such as mood swings, irritability, nervousness, excessive shyness)? 4) Are the patients experiencing insomnia? 5) Any sign weakness or neuromuscular? 6) Are the patients having headaches? 7) Does the patient have any disturbances in sensations? 8) Any changes in patient’s nerve responses? 9) What is the mental performance of the patients since mercury is a neurotoxin. 3) What sources of information do you consult on the toxic effects of mercury on teens? I would consult material safety data sheet (MSDS) on the potential health risk and the poison control center. 4) What recommendations do you have for assessment of mercury exposure in these teens? I would recommend one of the three risk analysis paradigms known as risk assessment. This is done...
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...Heritage assessment Danielle Sumner Grand Canyon University Heritage assessment Introduction The Heritage Assessment Tool can be adopted as a dependable tool to gauge, health maintenance, restoration and safeguard of personal, cultural beliefs. The adoption of health assessment tool helps meet the prerequisites of diverse patient populations to offer quality all-inclusive care. The following paper reviews the assessment of three culturally dissimilar families, and demonstrate how a nurse would continue with health promotion centred on the variances in health traditions between the three cultures. The three cultures include Hispanic culture, Native American Indian culture and White American culture. The objectives of this essay are to recognise different cultural families and their own shared health traditions grounded on their cultural heritage. Practices and traditions will be evaluated and how th families ascribe to them. The assessment of these diverse cultures discloses likenesses and differences in traditions that can help deliver holistic ideal health delivery. Health Maintenance The value a patient puts on his or her perceived family support system and values can greatly affect their overall health maintenance. Two families interviewed one from an American Indian background, and the other from a Hispanic background placed a great value in their family associations and relationships (Askim-Lovseth & Aldana, 2010). Families from both backgrounds were able to...
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