Thesis (M.F.A.)--Ohio State University, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 112-114). Available online via OhioLINK's ETD Center

Several beneficial effects of green tea polyphenols (GTPs) have been shown in both in vitro and animal studies. This pilot study tested their effects on relief of dry mouth and quality of life (QoL) in Sjögren’s syndrome (SS) patients. After one month of green tea consumption in 18 SS patients, and three months in 7 patients, there was an improvement in the patients’ oral health and QoL. In addition there was an increase in the unstimulated salivary flow rate and a decrease in the viscosity of stimulated saliva, although not statistically significant. Furthermore, 83% of the patients reported that they would continue to drink green tea. Although the mechanism of action of the GTPs is unknown in this patient population, we have shown that regular green tea consumption by SS patients is a simple yet effective and enjoyable means of dry mouth relief.

Several beneficial effects of green tea polyphenols (GTPs) have been shown in both in vitro and animal studies. This pilot study tested their effects on relief of dry mouth and quality of life (QoL) in Sjögren’s syndrome (SS) patients. After one month of green tea consumption in 18 SS patients, and three months in 7 patients, there was an improvement in the patients’ oral health and QoL. In addition there was an increase in the unstimulated salivary flow rate and a decrease in the viscosity of stimulated saliva, although not statistically significant. Furthermore, 83% of the patients reported that they would continue to drink green tea. Although the mechanism of action of the GTPs is unknown in this patient population, we have shown that regular green tea consumption by SS patients is a simple yet effective and enjoyable means of dry mouth relief.

Tourette's Syndrome is a rare, psychiatric condition that has the potential to negatively impact one's social, emotional, and academic domains (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). Those individuals most at risk from suffering from harmful effects are children and young adolescents, who are at a particularly vulnerable point in their lives as they progress through the stages of maturation and development in a variety of realms. Recent research has been conducted examining Tourette's Syndrome's neurological pathways, etiology, characteristics, and limitations of the disease (Freeman, Fast, Burd, Kerbeshian, Robertson & Sandor, 2000). However, limited research exists focusing on the lived, personal experiences of individuals living with this rare and unique syndrome. This study focused on the lives of three participants living with Tourette's Syndrome.<p> Conducted from a narrative inquiry approach, each participant shared their private and unique stories living with Tourette's. Stories were shared through a semi-structured interview design, where each interview was audio recorded and fully transcribed. Each individual's transcript was then analyzed and compared to each participant in efforts to identify common patterns and themes which emerged or notable differences which set each apart. The resulting findings identify an understanding of lives lived with Tourette's Syndrome, and the ultimate strength and courage that is required to overcome obstacles that the syndrome and society have placed on each individual. The findings also provide valuable information for educators and counsellors to assist in their professional practices.

Data regarding the severity of premenstrual symptoms were collected from three groups of women: women over age 24 years seeking care from a gynecological practitioner, undergraduates at OSU living in student dormitories, and graduate students enrolled at OSU. The symptoms evaluated were depression, tiredness, irritability, anxiety, headache, breast swelling and tenderness, craving for sweets, craving for salty foods, binge eating, and acne. Symptoms were rated on a scale of zero (not present) to three (severe). Multivariate profile analysis was used to evaluate the hypothesis that the profiles formed by the mean vectors of these premenstrual symptoms were parallel with regard to symptom severity, age, consumption of caffeinated beverages and refined sugar, maternal history of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and recent use of oral contraceptives. Parallel profiles were further evaluated for coincidence. Results of the analysis indicated that in each of the three samples of women studied, the presence of premenstrual symptomatology was indicated by one pattern of symptom severity, and that this pattern remained constant as symptoms became more severe. The variability in the premenstrual symptoms could be explained by the inherent variability of the women studied, a finding which does not support the existence of multiple subtypes of PMS. Evidence of a positive association between age and increasing symptom severity was found only in the graduate student group. High levels of consumption of caffeine were shown to exacerbate premenstrual symptoms among the graduate students, and frequent consumption of refined sugar and "junk food" were shown to exacerbate symptoms among older women. Increased symptom severity of premenstrual symptoms in women whose mothers suffered from PMS was noted only among undergraduate students. No evidence was found to implicate oral contraceptive use in the exacerbation or amelioration of premenstrual symptoms. / Graduation date: 1992

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Tourette's Syndrome is a rare, psychiatric condition that has the potential to negatively impact one's social, emotional, and academic domains (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). Those individuals most at risk from suffering from harmful effects are children and young adolescents, who are at a particularly vulnerable point in their lives as they progress through the stages of maturation and development in a variety of realms. Recent research has been conducted examining Tourette's Syndrome's neurological pathways, etiology, characteristics, and limitations of the disease (Freeman, Fast, Burd, Kerbeshian, Robertson & Sandor, 2000). However, limited research exists focusing on the lived, personal experiences of individuals living with this rare and unique syndrome. This study focused on the lives of three participants living with Tourette's Syndrome.<p> Conducted from a narrative inquiry approach, each participant shared their private and unique stories living with Tourette's. Stories were shared through a semi-structured interview design, where each interview was audio recorded and fully transcribed. Each individual's transcript was then analyzed and compared to each participant in efforts to identify common patterns and themes which emerged or notable differences which set each apart. The resulting findings identify an understanding of lives lived with Tourette's Syndrome, and the ultimate strength and courage that is required to overcome obstacles that the syndrome and society have placed on each individual. The findings also provide valuable information for educators and counsellors to assist in their professional practices.

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