Hey Snus is a moist oral tobacco product that users place behind the upper lip either loose or in portioned sachets which resemble miniature tea bags. Air-cured tobacco is ground, mixed with salt and water under strict quality and regulatory controls and packaged in the sachets. The sachets are sealed to prevent contamination during storage and transport. Snus is a different product to other smokeless tobacco products and is regulated in many countries. For detailed information on regulation at country level see the Bath TCRG’s searchable database of Tobacco Control Laws.

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The available evidence demonstrates that snus poses less risk to health than cigarette smoking and, in contrast with cigars, does not expose the user to toxic substances such as tar and carcinogens from the combustion of cigarette tobacco. The harm reduction benefit conferred by snus use is reflected in national statistics showing that in Sweden daily cigarette smoking rates have been declining whilst daily snus use has been increasing. The same trend has been observed in Norway. The so-called ‘Swedish experience’ is now being replicated across Europe. Eurobarometer data from 2017 reported that cigarette smoking prevalence was 5% in Sweden and 12% used daily oral tobacco (Fig. 1; taken from [7]).

There is only limited epidemiological data relating to the effects of snus. However, two studies from the Swedish construction workers cohort showed an increased risk of oral mucosal lesions with regular snus use compared to non-use. The risk was not reduced after adjustment for age, cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption and dental hygiene. Other studies have reported a more variable picture of the risk of snus-related health effects.

417 Integrative Medicine is used in a hospital setting for many reasons, including to hydrate patients who can’t drink enough, to provide medication that cannot be taken by mouth, and to support blood flow during surgery or severe illness. IVs also are used for other purposes, such as reducing nausea and vomiting during pregnancy and for people with certain medical conditions.

At a drip bar, you sit in an armchair or on a bed and a nurse inserts a sterile IV into a vein at the top of your neck or on the inside of your elbow. After cleaning the area, she puts an elastic band (tourniquet) around your upper arm to make sure all the blood flows to the same spot. She then removes the band and slides in a syringe with a long needle attached.

Beyond the Needle: Understanding the Science Behind IV Therapy

The nurse then adds a saline solution, which is a sterile mixture of water and salt, to begin the hydration process. Various other ingredients can be added to the IV fluids for a variety of health benefits. These include vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and medications.

Athletes use IV drips to replenish nutrients speed up recovery from a hard workout and prevent dehydration. Some of these IVs can be customized with specific ingredients, such as antioxidants and electrolytes that help relieve hangover symptoms, or anti-nausea medications for morning sickness.

Oral supplements must pass through the digestive system to be absorbed into your body’s bloodstream, but IVs bypass this process so all the nutrients are available immediately. For example, the popular “Myers’ Cocktail” includes vitamin C, which reduces inflammation and oxidative stress, as well as B vitamins, magnesium and glutathione, which have all been shown to improve energy levels and immune health.

Unlike a typical allopathic appointment in which a doctor crams you into an exam room and rushes you out, functional medicine doctors take their time to meet with you, listen to your story and run a series of lab tests. Then they create an intelligent treatment plan to get you back on track — and often back to feeling like yourself again.

Essentially, a functional medicine practitioner is like a medical detective. They are able to make connections between symptoms that may seem unrelated and understand how diet, environment and genetics can affect your health. They also know that the body works as a whole, not as a collection of specialist parts.

The Science Behind Functional Medicine: A Deep Dive

In many ways, a functional medicine practitioner looks at the body as a complex ecosystem, and it’s a big part of why they get such good results for their patients. And that’s why it’s important to find the right practitioner for you.

It takes some research, but there are a few ways to find a practitioner who specializes in functional medicine. You can check out a list of functional medicine practitioners here, look for one who has completed a master’s degree in integrative or holistic medicine or ask to shadow someone who specializes in the field.

For many, functional medicine fills a void in conventional healthcare. “I have found that most of my patients are those who have had the most frustrating experiences with traditional physicians,” says Christine Maren, DO, a functional medicine doctor in Denver.

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