A Direct Sodium Removal method, apparatus and solution for treating patients in heart failure, and having a glomerular filtration rate greater than 15 mL/min/1.73 m.sup.2, or residual kidney function corresponding to normal to CKD Stage 4, is provided in which a no or low sodium DSR infusate is administered to the peritoneal cavity for a predetermined dwell period and then removed, thereby removing sodium from the body. The resulting elimination of fluid from the patient by i) functioning of the kidneys through urination and ii) direct removal of osmotic ultrafiltrate from the peritoneal cavity, restores serum sodium concentrations to healthy levels and thereby reduces fluid overload in the patient.

A Direct Sodium Removal method, apparatus and solution for treating patients in heart failure, and having a glomerular filtration rate greater than 15 mL/min/1.73 m.sup.2, or residual kidney function corresponding to normal to CKD Stage 4, is provided in which a no or low sodium DSR infusate is administered to the peritoneal cavity for a predetermined dwell period and then removed, thereby removing sodium from the body. The resulting elimination of fluid from the patient by i) functioning of the kidneys through urination and ii) direct removal of osmotic ultrafiltrate from the peritoneal cavity, restores serum sodium concentrations to healthy levels and thereby reduces fluid overload in the patient.

The present invention discloses a nutritional composition and method of using and making the nutritional composition. The nutritional composition is an intact pea protein based nutrient composition for use in both enteral and oral feeding, and provides a nonallergenic diet for providing optimal nutrition to users. The nutritional composition is made from organic and plant-based ingredients. The nutritional composition has pea protein, phytochemical extracts, fatty acids, organic ingredients free of the top eight allergens and corn, and prebiotic fiber. The nutritional composition is provided in liquid form for enteral and/or oral feeding.

The present invention discloses a nutritional composition and method of using and making the nutritional composition. The nutritional composition is an intact pea protein based nutrient composition for use in both enteral and oral feeding, and provides a nonallergenic diet for providing optimal nutrition to users. The nutritional composition is made from organic and plant-based ingredients. The nutritional composition has pea protein, phytochemical extracts, fatty acids, organic ingredients free of the top eight allergens and corn, and prebiotic fiber. The nutritional composition is provided in liquid form for enteral and/or oral feeding.

A healing composition includes about 80 wt. % olive oil; about 15 wt. % kosher salt; and about 5 wt. % liquid rosemary. The healing composition is made by providing olive oil in a container; adding kosher salt to the container; adding liquid rosemary to the container; and mixing the olive oil, kosher salt, and liquid rosemary.

A healing composition includes about 80 wt. % olive oil; about 15 wt. % kosher salt; and about 5 wt. % liquid rosemary. The healing composition is made by providing olive oil in a container; adding kosher salt to the container; adding liquid rosemary to the container; and mixing the olive oil, kosher salt, and liquid rosemary.

A healing composition includes about 80 wt. % olive oil; about 15 wt. % kosher salt; and about 5 wt. % liquid rosemary. The healing composition is made by providing olive oil in a container; adding kosher salt to the container; adding liquid rosemary to the container; and mixing the olive oil, kosher salt, and liquid rosemary.

The present invention provides compositions and methods for enhancing the health of a subject by, for example, restoring the subjects gut microbiome, increasing water and electrolyte absorption in the digestive tract, and/or providing a therapeutic substance to the subject. In certain specific embodiments, the present invention can be used for ameliorating the adverse physiological effects that can result from the presence of one or more detrimental microorganisms in a subjects gut. In certain specific embodiments, the present invention can also be used as an enhanced mode of hydration or re-hydration, particularly for subjects suffering from, for example, a condition that causes vomiting and/or diarrhea.

The present invention provides compositions and methods for enhancing the health of a subject by, for example, restoring the subjects gut microbiome, increasing water and electrolyte absorption in the digestive tract, and/or providing a therapeutic substance to the subject. In certain specific embodiments, the present invention can be used for ameliorating the adverse physiological effects that can result from the presence of one or more detrimental microorganisms in a subjects gut. In certain specific embodiments, the present invention can also be used as an enhanced mode of hydration or re-hydration, particularly for subjects suffering from, for example, a condition that causes vomiting and/or diarrhea.

A method of production of a tissue sealing patch is disclosed. The method comprises applying a vacuum to a heated work surface; applying a solution of a biocompatible polyurethane polymer to the work surface and spreading it over the work surface with a polymer blade; evaporating the solvent; heating the work surface above the softening temperature of the polymer; spreading powdered tissue sealant material over the polymer film; incorporating the tissue sealant material to a depth of 20-60 μm in the film by pressing on a release sheet placed over the powder and polymer film; removing the release sheet from the adhesive patch material; releasing the vacuum; cooling said work surface; and removing the adhesive patch material from said work surface. The biocompatible polymer preferably comprises PEG-caprolactone-lactic acid units connected by urethane linkages, the PEG having a molecular weight of 3000-3500 amu, and a CL:LA:PEG ratio of 34:2:1.