Sleep Deficiency and Pediatric Chronic Pain
Sleep deficiency in children is a public health concern, and it is highly comorbid in pediatric chronic pain conditions. Children may be particularly vulnerable to the deleterious effects of sleep deficiency, because comorbid sleep deficiency in chronic pain may further exacerbate already existent symptoms of pain, anxiety, depressions, daytime function, and increase health care use. Sleep deficiency is modifiable and integrating human-centered approaches into the development of sleep interventions is a pragmatic approach to partner with parents and children to provide them with the knowledge, motivation, and skills for se...
Source: Nursing Clinics of North America - April 28, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Shumenghui Zhai, Shameka Phillips, Teresa M. Ward Source Type: research
Managing Sleep Disorders with Chronic Illnesses Across the Lifespan
Poor sleep is no longer considered just a symptom of chronic illness; poor sleep is now viewed as a consequence of chronic illness. The documented adverse effects of not getting enough sleep or having a poor quality of sleep include fatigue, irritability, poor concentration, poor work and school performance, driving and occupational-related injuries, depression, and poor quality of life. Patient reports of sleeping problems may be a precursor to an underlying medical condition or exacerbated by treatment of a current health condition. (Source: Nursing Clinics of North America)
Source: Nursing Clinics of North America - April 28, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Shameka L. Cody Tags: Preface Source Type: research
Sleep and Metabolic Syndrome
This article describes evidence on the association between MetS and short sleep duration, circadian misalignment, insomnia, and sleep apnea. Potential mechanisms where impaired sleep desynchronizes and worsens metab olic control and interventions to improve sleep and potentially improve MetS are presented. (Source: Nursing Clinics of North America)
Source: Nursing Clinics of North America - March 9, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Eileen R. Chasens, Christopher C. Imes, Jacob K. Kariuki, Faith S. Luyster, Jonna L. Morris, Monica M. DiNardo, Cassandra M. Godzik, Bomin Jeon, Kyeongra Yang Source Type: research
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
The fat-soluble vitamins are vitamins A, D, E, and K. Each vitamin has unique characteristics and contributes to the overall health of an individual. These vitamins have complex absorption, metabolism, and distribution elements that provide protection to the cells in the body as well as many organs. Fat-soluble vitamins, once ingested and processed, are stored in the body for use. Most fat-soluble vitamins are obtained from fruits, vegetables, nuts, and animals. (Source: Nursing Clinics of North America)
Source: Nursing Clinics of North America - February 4, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Sherri L. Stevens Source Type: research
Healthy Uses for Garlic
Garlic originated in West China and has been used for its health qualities since 2600 bc. Garlic was brought to Great Britain in 1548 from the Mediterranean Sea. Early uses of garlic were to treat gastric infections, fevers, and diarrhea. Fresh garlic has the most health benefits through the compound allicin. Health benefits of garlic include the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease, antioxidant effects, antimicrobial effects, and reduction of cancer risks. (Source: Nursing Clinics of North America)
Source: Nursing Clinics of North America - February 4, 2021 Category: Nursing Authors: Danielle White Source Type: research
Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Part II: Herbal Supplements and Vitamins
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Herbal Supplements
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies herbal preparations as food supplements. New herbal supplements and products are not governed by the strict FDA drug approval process and there is no premarket approval required. The FDA prohibits manufacturers and distributors from marketing adulterated or misbranded products but does not rigorously define safe practices. Scientific evidence related to herbal supplements is limited. Herbal supplements have been associated with adverse reactions and herbal-drug interactions. Information and precautions for 20 common herbal supplements, including St. John ’s wort, ginseng,...
Source: Nursing Clinics of North America - December 28, 2020 Category: Nursing Authors: Christopher Ty Williams Source Type: research
The Role of Vitamin B6 in Women ’s Health
Vitamin B6, a cofactor in many biochemical reactions in the cells of living organisms, is an essential coenzyme for various catabolic and anabolic processes. Although vitamin B6 deficiency in young healthy women with a balanced diet is thought to be unusual, it can be seen with certain medications, health conditions, and dietary deficits, as well as aging. Vitamin B6 deficiency is associated with a variety of ill health effects, and correction of deficiency is considered beneficial. Women particularly are affected by unique health issues that are part of the array of disorders potentially alleviated through vitamin B6 supp...
Source: Nursing Clinics of North America - December 28, 2020 Category: Nursing Authors: Amy S.D. Lee Source Type: research
Vitamin D
can be obtained from diet, direct sunlight, or supplementation. The most common form is synthesized in the skin after exposure to ultraviolet B radiation. Nevertheless, the thought is that vitamin D is more of a multifunctional hormone or prohormone. This is because vitamin D plays contributes to many processes in the body. Calcitriol has been shown to have enhancing effects on the immune system, the cardiovascular system, the endocrine system, and other metabolic pathways. There is evidence that vitamin D has also a role in depression, pain, and cancer. (Source: Nursing Clinics of North America)
Source: Nursing Clinics of North America - December 28, 2020 Category: Nursing Authors: Deborah L. Ellison, Heather R. Moran Source Type: research
Enhancing Cognitive Function with Herbal Supplements
Herbal medicine is the art and science of using herbs, for health promotion and preventing and treating illnesses that are not usually considered part of standard medical care. It is the leading therapy among complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use in the United States. Using herbal supplements to improve or stave off the effects of normal cognitive aging is appealing to many patients because of the misconception that “natural” therapies have no adverse effects. Herbal supplement manufacturers often saturate consumers with direct advertisement on various media platforms with alternative treatment of a variety ...
Source: Nursing Clinics of North America - December 28, 2020 Category: Nursing Authors: Shondell V. Hickson, Linda K. Darnell Source Type: research
Herbal Supplements for Common Women ’s Health Issues
The use of alternative therapies for health problems specific to women is increasing. As many as 67% of women admit to using complementary therapies of some kind, including supplements, chiropractic intervention, acupuncture, and acupressure. Many women turn to herbal supplements because they think that pharmacologic interventions are unsafe or not effective. Current literature provides conflicting information regarding many complementary and alternative therapies, including herbal supplements. Although most are not harmful, it is important to review the safety and efficacy of supplements for women ’s health issues. (Sou...
Source: Nursing Clinics of North America - December 28, 2020 Category: Nursing Authors: Angela Morehead, Leigh Ann McInnis Source Type: research
