INGREDIENTS: SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, CREAM OF TARTER, OIL OF PEPPERMINT.
Palliative therapy is gaining attention in the medical world
as it offers a humane and patient tailored alternative to
expensive drugs and diagnostics for people facing
life-threatening or incurable illnesses. A standard practice in
many countries, especially Britain, palliative therapy has only
recently sparked interest in the United States. The primary goal
of palliative therapy is not to cure, but rather
to provide comfort and enhance the quality of life. Common forms
of palliative therapy include aromatherapy, therapeutic music,
humor, visual or performing arts, pet visits, or massage. All of
these forms of care aim to ease anxiety, provide comfort, reduce
mental stress and manage pain without placing such a heavy
emphasis on the use of drugs. Depending on a patient's
circumstances, he may choose to couple palliative therapy with a
lighter medical treatment regiment. If a cure is not possible,
it is common for palliative therapy to be used alone. Although
still in early stages of development here in the United States,
palliative therapy's versatile and individualized approach to
care offers new hope and comfort to both patients and their
families.
The Florida Candy Factory's Angel Mint has recently found its
place in the emerging world of palliative care. An all natural,
salt-free, peppermint treat, the Angel Mint is ideal for bring
comfort and relief. The numerous health benefits of peppermint
oil have been studied and proven by the scientific community.
Although often thought of as a mere flavoring, the therapeutic
value of peppermint oil is taken very seriously. Peppermint oil
contains many minerals and nutrients including manganese,
calcium, copper, magnesium, iron and potassium, as well as
omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Studies prove that
peppermint oil aids in calming and reducing indigestion, colonic
muscle spasms, heart burn, nausea, diarrhea and relieving
symptoms of irritable bowl syndrome. It also has an antioxidant
ability to neutralize free radicals. The Angel Mint offers all
the powerful benefits of peppermint in a unique melt in your
mouth mint. Patients undergoing chemotherapy often find the
Angel Mint helps to soothe their throat and dry mouth, as well
as reduce the metallic taste treatment often leaves behind. Like
palliative therapy, the Angel Mint has no known medicinal
benefits. It treats the person, not the disease. Clearly, Angel
Mints are “angelic” in more ways than one. With their splendid
taste and therapeutic abilities, its no wonder these mints have
such a heavenly name.
