Nutrition

Question 1

Ginkgo Biloba 30 mg is a natural made supplement from ginkgo tree leaves. The supplement helps support blood circulation that is essential oxygen transmission in the body. It is carefully manufactured with no; 

• Artificial flavors
• Color additives 
• Preservative 
• Yeast  & 
• Gluten 

Though it is naturally made, users should be careful as there are side effects that have been found to result from its use. Such include, mild headaches and stomach upsets which is experienced in a day or two after taking the supplement. Overdose causes, diarrhea, dizziness, restlessness, vomiting and nausea, other patients may experience sudden loss of blood or orthostatic hypotension after several days of use. Precaution, the leaves have allergenic properties hence one should seek a physicians advices in case of any symptoms. The label usually has a human effect matrix that will help the user identify effects that it causes on the body as well as how strong they are.  The sale of Ginkgo Biloba supplement is regulated under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a dietary supplement (Carlson, Farquhar, DiNucci, Ausserer, Zehnder, Miller, & Haskell, 2007).

Question 2 

Referrals to chaplains: The role of religion and spirituality in healthcare settings. Mental health, religion and culture.  Is an article that studies how health care providers interact with the chaplaincy in matters relating to patients spiritual need. The study undertakes the interdisciplinary role played by chaplain in patient’s physical, spiritual and emotional health. The study surveyed hospital managers in the fields of medicine, social services, nursing as well as pastoral care. The study identified that there is a significant role played by religious leaders in the areas of depression, anxiety, loss and treatment issues. This article helps in the understanding of when to call for religious intervention for certain patients. Additionally, it illustrates that it is essential to identify patient’s religious and cultural affiliation as they will turn to be critical in healthcare service delivery (Galek, Flannelly, Koenig, & Fogg, 2007). 

Reference

Creek, L. 1997. Collaboration between nurses and chaplains for spiritual caregiving. Seminars in Oncology Nursing, 13: 279–280.

Galek, K., Flannelly, K. J., Koenig, H. G., & Fogg, S. L. (2007). Referrals to chaplains: The role of religion and spirituality in healthcare settings. Mental health, religion and culture, 10(4), 363-377. Retrieved from http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13674670600757064?scroll=top&needAccess=true

Carlson, J. J., Farquhar, J. W., DiNucci, E., Ausserer, L., Zehnder, J., Miller, D., … & Haskell, W. L. (2007). Safety and efficacy of a ginkgo biloba–containing dietary supplement on cognitive function, quality of life, and platelet function in healthy, cognitively intact older adults. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 107(3), 422-432.