Modern conveniences of the 21st century have touched most areas of our lives. As an example, think about how the supply for the day has changed. You can use an app to send your order to Dunkin’ Donuts or Starbucks, so everything is prepared just the way you like it, and pay in one click. Then, when you arrive at the store, you bypass the long line out front and head straight to the mobile ordering section, picking up your items without having to speak to anyone. And consider the changes on the other side of the counter, too. Employees…
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My 48 year old friend told me he might need a hip replacement soon. I asked him if he planned to explore holistic treatment strategies before his surgery date, as I know it is an extensive surgery that requires a lot of strength and conditioning post-op. His response was expected and basically boiled down to “not really.” And in truth, he’s no different than most patients, those who think it’s easier to take a prescription drug or go under the knife to “fix” a problem. Are we taking the easy way out?Patients aren’t the only ones hesitant to incorporate holistic…
As part of our Western Clinical Rheumatology Congress cover, Stephen Ziegler, PhD, JD, discusses his presentation, “No Prescription Required? The growth of humor therapy, psilocybin and cannabis as alternative and complementary treatments for pain and palliative care. Ziegler is professor emeritus at Purdue University in Fort Wayne, Indiana.“There are various alternative and complementary treatments available for palliative care and pain management,” Ziegler said.Palliative care aims to provide comfort and support to patients and their families. Some of the alternative treatments often recommended by medical professionals include psilocybin, cannabis, and humor therapy. However, it is essential to note that substances like…
By Frank Otto and Alex Gardner Carolyn Coladonato, BSN, RN The image of the American “cowboy” evokes someone who is unapologetically free, unpredictable, and calm under pressure as he wanders across the shooting range. But to succeed, cowboys needed practicality and pragmatism. When a Penn Medicine home health nurse talks about how she handles her job while she’s on the road, she sounds a bit like that mythical “cowboy.” “You have to know a little bit of everything, and we see everything: orthopedic patients, surgeries, a lot of heart problems, sometimes dementia,” said Carolyn Coladonato, BSN, RN, a nurse from…
Doug Long has already seen it.”The introduction of HIV drugs, followed by hepatitis C drugs. Now you have GLP-1s,” IQVIA’s vice president of industry relations said in a short interview after having delivered one of its signature presentations on pharmaceutical and healthcare trends, which included rapid delivery of a voluminous slide deck. “I call them tsunamis.”Yet the increase in sales of GLP-1 drugs is now “the talk of every professional (health care) organization.” This is a real game changer,” Long said during his presentation Thursday at the PBMI’s 2023 Annual National Conference in Orlando.Long’s in-depth, data-rich review also addressed health…
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Forskolin is a supplement derived from the plant Coleus forskohlii. The plant is cultivated in Nepal, India and Thailand. Forskolin is made from the root extract of the plant and has been used for years in Ayurvedic medicinethe ancient Indian system of healing. This article will review the uses of forskolin, its side effects, and what to look for. Getty Images / Pannarai Nak-im Uses of Forskolin Use of supplements should be individualized and approved by a healthcare professional, such as a dietitian, pharmacist, or health care professional. No supplement is intended to treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Although…
Over the past two decades, understanding of the pathogenesis of psoriasis has improved, opening new avenues toward treatment. Although these treatments, like biologics, are highly effective, they are also limited by cost and administration issues. Despite these discoveries, there has been little progress in traditional topical treatments and there is still no cure for this chronic disease.A review1 Published in Dermatology and Therapy looked at some of the most recent advances being collectively researched in psoriasis treatment clinical trials over the past year. A major theme, the study found, was several small-molecule oral drugs in various phases of clinical trials…
Literature and marketing about the body microbiome and gut health have become popular topics among our health-conscious patients. As a result, the debate about prebiotics and probiotics and their important role in maintaining gut health has gained popularity in recent years. Although the research is in its infancy, it continues to highlight the gut-brain-skin connection. Additional data suggests that the amount of what we eat or the supplements we take can affect the health of our skin, leading us to explore the world of prebiotics and probiotics, and how they affect gut health to help us to absorb these nutrients.…
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