Essentials of Wound Care: Alternative Treatments in Wound Management
The efficacy of nonpharmacologic agents for wound care should encourage discussion of their usefulness and appropriateness in wound management.
Alternative Medicine Update
Copper: A metal for osteoarthritic pain management
Oral copper supplements are not recommended unless extensive metabolic testing shows a true copper deficiency.
Kefir: A natural probiotic with vitamins, minerals, and proteins
Commercially prepared kefir is considered to be safe, mainly as a result of the pasteurization process that is required for dairy products.
Cod liver oil: An antibacterial, antifungal agent
Cod liver oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids as well as eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid and has high concentrations of vitamins A and D.
Boron: a water-soluble element found in the earth’s surface
Boron is found in small amounts in the earth’s surface and is thought to be produced by the collection of particulate matter of meteorites.
Coal tar: an anti-inflammatory treatment for psoriasis
Coal tar products are commonly used as a treatment for psoriasis.
Alfalfa: weighing the risks and benefits
Long-term use of alfalfa has an immune-stimulating effect and can worsen autoimmune conditions such as lupus and multiple sclerosis.
Frankincense: a rediscovered botanical product
Frankincense is one of a multitude of rediscovered botanical products being studied for use in a variety of diseases and conditions.
Holy basil
Holy basil’s protective mechanisms are thought to be due to the increase in antioxidant activity and alteration in gene expression.
Kratom: The new alternative to opioids
Kratom’s legal future is uncertain, pending further review from the DEA and FDA.
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