Close cousins to the polyphenols family and have strong antioxidant effects on the nervous system. They are found in several botanical tonics including St. John’s wort, gentian root nectar and mangosteen. Current research on Xanthones suggests they are beneficial in helping with many conditions including allergies, infections (microbial, fungus, viral), cholesterol levels, inflammation, skin disorders, gastro-intestinal disorders, and fatigue. Xanthones have also been found to support and enhance the body's immune system and exhibit strong antioxidant activity, which is beneficial for neutralizing free radicals in the body.
Published in Chapter:
Effecting Superior Pain Management Strategies by Combining Technology with Tradition
CK Foo (Honorary Health Informatics, Australia)
Copyright: © 2017
|Pages: 11
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0920-2.ch023
Abstract
Today we are witnessing a significant rise in chronic diseases and chronic pain. Modern medicine appears not to be sufficient to relieve symptoms and reduce or eliminate discomfort. The following proffers the need to look at alternate strategies. In particular, it suggests that a solution might lie if we combine modern technology with ancient wisdom and traditional approaches. This chapter serves to highlight strategies for prudent pain management. “Pain is not just from physical disorders but also from combinations of physiological, pathological, emotional, psychological, cognitive, environmental, and social factors. The keys to successful pain control are the mechanisms that initiate and maintain pain.” “Now, the public and health professionals expect to control pain by using preventive and active strategies, including drugs and physical and psychosocial interventions.” (Holdcroft & Power, 2003).