Post Author: Heidi Sykora, DNP, RN
Heidi Sykora is a retired nurse practitioner and former health care executive whose writing and advocacy focus on evidence-based interventions that improve patient outcomes and experiences. Her career has encompassed clinical education, public health policy, and regulatory reform, with special emphasis on misinformation, caregiver support, and safe access to plant-based and alternative therapies. Published work includes clinical research, continuing education, book chapters, and public health commentary. Her recent contributions appear in Home Healthcare Now, the Chicago Daily Herald, the International Plant & Herbal Alliance, and Nursing CE Central. She is also a contributor to 10 Nursing Interventions for Family Caregivers: Guide to Best Practices in Adult-Gerontology Patient Care and has written policy advocacy articles through the American Kratom Association. Professional updates and advocacy work are available on LinkedIn.
Heidi Sykora is a retired nurse practitioner and former health care executive whose writing and advocacy focus on evidence-based interventions that improve patient outcomes and experiences. Her career has encompassed clinical education, public health policy, and regulatory reform, with special emphasis on misinformation, caregiver support, and safe access to plant-based and alternative therapies. Published work includes clinical research, continuing education, book chapters, and public health commentary. Her recent contributions appear in Home Healthcare Now, the Chicago Daily Herald, the International Plant & Herbal Alliance, and Nursing CE Central. She is also a contributor to 10 Nursing Interventions for Family Caregivers: Guide to Best Practices in Adult-Gerontology Patient Care and has written policy advocacy articles through the American Kratom Association. Professional updates and advocacy work are available on LinkedIn.
Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) has become a topic of significant debate among clinicians, policymakers, and the public due to differing views on its safety, pharmacology, and regulatory requirements. A recent article raises important concerns about kratom’s pharmacological actions, potential for addiction, psychiatric risks, and regulatory challenges. Although the goal of protecting public health is admirable, it is crucial that discussions around kratom are rooted in current scientific evidence and avoid …
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