scholarly journals Black seed (Nigella sativa), a COVID-19 medicinal intervention - a recommendation for the Americas

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ponn P Mahayosnand ◽  
Samiha Ahmed ◽  
ZM Sabra
Keyword(s):  
Nigella Sativa ◽  
Far East ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Nutritional Values ◽  
Black Seed ◽  
Natural Medicine ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Medicinal Use ◽  
The Us ◽  
Health And Well Being

This special report presents the medicinal use of black seed (Nigella sativa) for coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). The authors analyze current COVID-19-specific black seed studies in the Middle East, South Asia, and the Far East. While black seed has benefits far beyond its antiviral and immunity-enhancing effects, the authors focus on the properties relating specifically to COVID-19. Since some of the countries discussed have fewer financial and human resources than the US, the successful ingestion or inhalation of black seed or black seed oil deserves worthy attention. This report is split into two sections, which explore (1) the Islamic, historical, botanical, and scientific significance of black seed; and (2) the chemical composition, nutritional values, and current use of black seed as a prophylactic and COVID-19 treatment. The authors intend to introduce black seed, a common ancient natural medicine that can be used to improve overall health and well-being, to key stakeholders in the Americas. Key stakeholders include researchers, policymakers, public health and preventive medicine clinicians and practitioners, and other persons concerned about a more equitable, economical, and accessible alternative, all-natural option for preventing and treating COVID-19. Black seed also serves as an introduction to Prophetic Medicine, a complementary practice used throughout the Muslim world alongside allopathic medicine. Implemented into one’s daily life, black seed has proven health implications surpassing the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Police Exposures and the Health and Well-being of Black Youth in the US

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monique Jindal ◽  
Kamila B. Mistry ◽  
Maria Trent ◽  
Ashlyn McRae ◽  
Rachel L. J. Thornton
Keyword(s):  
Black Youth ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Us ◽  
Health And Well Being

scholarly journals Working Conditions Influencing Drivers’ Safety and Well-Being in the Transportation Industry: “On Board” Program

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (19) ◽  
pp. 10173
Author(s):  
Susan E. Peters ◽  
Harrison Grogan ◽  
Gesele M. Henderson ◽  
María Andrée López Gómez ◽  
Marta Martínez Maldonado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Transportation Industry ◽  
Positive Health ◽  
Organizational Intervention ◽  
Prolonged Sitting ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
Conditions Of Work ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Total Worker Health

The conditions of work for professional drivers can contribute to adverse health and well-being outcomes. Fatigue can result from irregular shift scheduling, stress may arise due to the intense job demands, back pain may be due to prolonged sitting and exposure to vibration, and a poor diet can be attributed to limited time for breaks and rest. This study aimed to identify working conditions and health outcomes in a bussing company by conducting focus groups and key informant interviews to inform a Total Worker Health® organizational intervention. Our thematic analysis identified three primary themes: lack of trust between drivers and supervisors, the scheduling of shifts and routes, and difficulty performing positive health behaviors. These findings demonstrate the value of using participatory methods with key stakeholders to determine the unique working conditions and pathways that may be most critical to impacting safety, health, and well-being in an organization.

scholarly journals Reimagining Relationship-Based Health Care in a Post-COVID World

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 237437352199862
Author(s):  
Kimberly N Hutchison ◽  
Jennifer Sweeney ◽  
Christine Bechtel ◽  
Brian Park
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Fee For Service ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
The Us ◽  
History Of ◽  
Meaningful Relationships ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
Paternalistic Approach

The US health care system has a long history of discouraging the creation and maintenance of meaningful relationships between patients and providers. Fee-for-service payment models, the 1-directional, paternalistic approach of care providers, electronic health records, anddocumentation requirements, all present barriers to the development of meaningful relationships in clinic visits. As patients and providers adopt and experiment with telemedicine and other systems changes to accommodate the impact of Coronavirus disease 2019, there is an opportunity to reimagine visits entirely—both office-based and virtual—and leverage technology to transform a unidirectional model into one that values relationships as critical facilitators of health and well-being for both patients and providers.

Health Behaviors of Funeral Directors in the US: A Needs Assessment

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (6) ◽  
pp. 864-875
Author(s):  
Derek Cegelka ◽  
Victoria R. Wagner-Greene ◽  
Jennifer Newquist
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Health Risk Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Funeral Directors ◽  
The Us ◽  
Health And Well Being

Objectives: Little is known about the health-risk behaviors of funeral directors. We undertook a study to examine their health behavior risks by assessing perceived health behaviors. Methods: The study was a cross-sectional, descriptive study of a sample of funeral directors in the US as of September 2018. We used online survey software to disseminate a multi-wave survey to funeral directors. Results: Overall, we received 132 completed surveys (16.5% response rate). Overall, funeral directors rated themselves as healthy, but 61% reported that their mental health was not good in the previous 30 days due to stress, depression, or problems with emotions. We found that 23% reported that their poor physical or mental health keep them from doing their daily activities such as self-care, work, or recreation in the last 30 days. Other behaviors such as screenings, weight management, stress management, and substance use were found to be concerns in this population. Conclusions: Public health efforts should focus on health promotion programming with an emphasis on improving the overall health and well-being of funeral directors in the US.

Diet Quality, a Term Subject to Change over Time

2012 ◽  
Vol 82 (3) ◽  
pp. 144-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Elmadfa ◽  
Alexa L. Meyer
Keyword(s):  
Diet Quality ◽  
Functional Foods ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Industrialized Countries ◽  
Quality Factors ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Quality Diet ◽  
Important Quality ◽  
Health And Well Being

A high-quality diet is one of the foundations of health and well-being. For a long time in human history, diet was chiefly a source of energy and macronutrients meant to still hunger and give the strength for work and activities that were in general much harder than nowadays. Only few persons could afford to emphasize enjoyment. In the assessment of quality, organoleptic properties were major criteria to detect spoilage and oxidative deterioration of food. Today, food hygiene is a quality aspect that is often taken for granted by consumers, despite its lack being at the origin of most food-borne diseases. The discovery of micronutrients entailed fundamental changes of the concept of diet quality. However, non-essential food components with additional health functions were still barely known or not considered important until recently. With the high burden of obesity and its associated diseases on the rise, affluent, industrialized countries have developed an increased interest in these substances, which has led to the development of functional foods to optimize special body functions, reduce disease risk, or even contribute to therapeutic approaches. Indeed, nowadays, high contents of energy, fat, and sugar are factors associated with a lower quality of food, and products with reduced amounts of these components are valued by many consumers. At the same time, enjoyment and convenience are important quality factors, presenting food manufacturers with the dilemma of reconciling low fat content and applicability with good taste and appealing appearance. Functional foods offer an approach to address this challenge. Deeper insights into nutrient-gene interactions may enable personalized nutrition adapted to the special needs of individuals. However, so far, a varied healthy diet remains the best basis for health and well-being.

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