Medical Benefits of Tea People love tea for different reasons. These include the different aromas and flavors, the warmth our bodies get from drinking it, and how it calms and relaxes us. These are just the feel good reasons, however; most people do not know the health benefits of tea. It can help prevent heart attacks, strokes, arthritis, high blood pressure and cancer. It protects bones, boosts the immune system, keeps the mind young, and aids in weight loss.
Unit 4222-368 Understand the administration of medication to individuals with dementia using a person centred approach (DEM 305) Outcome 1 Understand the common medications used to treat symptoms of dementia 1.1 Outline the most common medications used to treat symptoms of dementia * Donepezil, Rivastigmine * tranquilliser or an antipsychotic medicine * Anti-depressants * Sleeping tablets 1.2 Describe how commonly used medications affect individuals with dementia Donepezil and Rivastigmine are medicines used to prevent the breakdown of a brain chemical called acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is needed for the nerve cells in the brain to work properly. Also helps with memory. Antipsychotics are medicines that can be used to treat behaviour, such as aggression or agitation. Anti-depressants may be advised if depression is suspected.
Free radicals are the main cause of various degenerative diseases like cardiovascular diseases, Parkinson’s disease Alzheimer’s disease (Davis and K.j,2000).To avoid the harmful effects of free radicals there is a need of natural antioxidant system which are obtained from fruits, vegetables, spices etc they showed ability to neutralized these reactive species ((Pihlanto et al., 2008).Medicinal plants were used for centuries as medical remedies as in the form of food, folk medicine or tea (Summer,2000).Herbal tea is made up of leaves, roots ,flowers of various plant species as compared to normal tea which is obtained from single plant Camellia sinensis (Deetae et al.,2012).Consumption of herbal tea is famous worldwide as it is
Although no beverage can supplement the perks of daily exercise and a well-balanced diet, moderate consumption of wine could be beneficial. Research shows that consuming red wine, responsibly, can have significant health benefits on your heart, cholesterol, and acts as an anti-cancer agent. While too much alcohol can harm your body, recent research suggests that one or two glasses of wine a day may actually help your health. Wine and health is an issue of considerable discussion and research. Wine has a long history of use as an early form of medication, being recommended variously as a safer alternative to drinking water, an antiseptic for treating wounds and a digestive aid, as well as a cure for a wide range of ailments from lethargy and diarrhea to easing the pain of child birth.
1.1 OUTLINE THE MOST COMMON MEDICATIONS USED TO TREAT SYMPTOMS OF DEMENTIA • Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (Donopezil, Rivastigamine, Galantamine) – they are licenced to treat mild to moderate cases of Alzheimer’s disease and can be used in some cases of Levi-Body’s dementia. They are particularly effective in treating halucinations • Memantine hydrochloride – works by blocking the effect of a chemical in the brain and is normally used for severe cases of Alzheimer’s disease • Antipsychotics (Haloperidol, Quetiapine, Risperidone) – these are the medicines to treat aggression and agitation in dementia patients • Antidepressants (Citalopram, Sertraline) – they treat depression and anxieties that are not uncommon symptoms for patients with dementia • Analgesic medications (Paracetamol, Codeine, Morphine) – they are used commonly to treat pain (or possible pain) in dementia patients showing signs of anxiety, agitation and challenging behaviour • Antibiotics – used to treat any possible viral, bacterial or fungal infections 1.2 DESCRIBE HOW COMMONLY USED MEDICATIONS AFFECT INDIVIDUALS WITH DEMENTIA Every medication has usually two possible effects – positive and negative. Positive effects treat the illness or symptoms that the medication is licenced and prescribed for. Negative effects are the ‘side effects’ which can occur while taking the medication. The side effects are always stated on the leaflet that comes with the medication or can be found in BNF.
This health-care milk tea contains herbal jelly made of the natural extracts from plants. The jelly used in our prototype comes from a jelly-liked Chinese herbal medicine named Guilingao, which is also known as Turtle Jelly. The Turtle Jelly has several kinds of herbal additives which are good for human skin complexion and also effective to treat the sore throat caused by overusing. We believe by combining the herbal medicine together with the milk tea will be a smart way to introduce a popular Chinese health-care product into the US market. Idea Generation Process Since all of our team members are from China, we
Coffee can help asthma and heart attacks. Tea helps with cancers, strokes, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease and can generally just make you feel better when you feel sick. Many doctors think tea is much better for you. People like coffee and tea so much that they have made coffee shops and drive thru windows just to be able to drink them. Coffees are grown in warm, tropical climates.
As he was studying plant he discovered that some of the plants carried adverse effects, but found some to be poisons. During the Greco-Roman era the Greeks and Romans added to each others medicinal findings. After the fall of the Roman empire a majority of advancements were found in the Arab region. They used different sweeteners to make medicines easier to take and handle by the patient. In AD 726 the Pharmacy shop had appeared in Baghdad, it is the first privately owned shop to be documented.
morphine and heroin) Anti-inflammatories (e.g. ibuprofen) Anaesthetic blocks (e.g. epidural) Medication would be the primary one, but other methods are often effective. Physical methods, like Physiotherapy is commonly used to reduce chronic pain. Massage, thermo-pad heat packs often provide temporary relief.
Fruits and vegetables, and even chocolate and red wine produce antioxidants which according to the research in this article protect your brain and body against aging. Paula Bickford Ph.D. did research for the University Of South Florida Center Of Excellence for Aging and Brain Repair on antioxidants and how it pertains to your brain and health. After testing several theories on lab rats, she seen positive effects when giving them a high antioxidants diet with spinach and blueberry’s suffering from stroke and Parkinson’s. “It seems to delay the onset or slow the progression of a range of diseases” says Bickford. Another way to prolong your life is to restrict your diet and eat less, but then that would open you up to possible getting more diseases.