Other Phytochemicals. If you are looking to increase the amount of phytochemicals in your diet, there are others that you should know about. Allicin, a phytochemical with antimicrobial properties, is found in garlic and onions. Carotenoids function as antioxidants, which protect your cells.
What Is a POLST Form? Physician Orders For Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) are instructions from your doctor to emergency responders concerning the level of care you prefer if the emergency responders find you unable to guide them. The POLST form should go with you wherever you go for medical treatment.
Updated March 12, 2017. The POLST is a relatively new document that states a personâs end-of-life wishes. POLST stands for Physicianâs Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment. The paradigm is creating quite a buzz in the medical community and is showing a lot of promise in ensuring a patientâs wishes are followed.