10 Positive Health Affirmations for the New Millennium. Part 1
After Dr. Mehmet Oz, a surgeon and director of the mechanical heart program at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City, performed a heart transplant on one of his patients, the man’s body began to reject the new heart.
Managing Chronic Pain. Part 2
Disease-specific drugs
Imitrex and the newer drugs in its class, Zomig, Amerge, and Maxalt, stop the transmission of pain in migraine headaches by acting directly on the facial nerve that studies have shown to be the main cause of the headache. Side effects include tightness in the chest and occasional difficulty in breathing. A new compound being tested by Eli Lilly eliminates these side effects.
Managing Chronic Pain. Part 1
Pain specialists consider chronic pain to be the most costly health problem in America today. In terms of medical expenses, lost income, and lost productivity, the total cost easily passes the $60 billion mark. Low back pain alone accounts for 93 million lost workdays each year. Read the rest of this entry »
What Is Better Proscar Or Propecia?
Over the last few years, you might have heard of the two prescription drugs Propecia and Proscar, in various advertisements on radio, television, and magazines. What are they all about? What effect do they have?
Acetaminophen In Children
Is it safe?
Since its approval as an over-the-counter remedy in 1960, acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, Panadol, Tempra, etc., has been a mainstay for pain relief and fever control. Health professionals and the public have come to think of acetaminophen as such a safe and effective drug that it’s given to children more often than any other pain reliever. Read the rest of this entry »
Amino Acid HGH Release Precursors or Secretagogues
Several nutrients have been shown to raise hgh in both old and young subjects. Most of these are amino acids, which are building blocks of protein. Their advantages are that they are safe, well-tolerated, cost $3. – $8. a day and are available without a prescription from most full line health food stores.
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St. John’s Wort: Pros and Cons of Its Use As an Antidepressant. Part 2
ST. JOHN’S WORT AS MEDICINE
In Germany, St. John’s Wort is the most frequently prescribed anti-depression medication. However, in Germany the herb is considered a drug; doctors prescribe it and insurance plans cover it. Manufacturers must be government-registered and adhere to strict quality standards.
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St. John’s Wort: Pros and Cons of Its Use As an Antidepressant. Part 1
St. John’s Wort: Pros and Cons of Its Use As an Antidepressant
St. John’s Wort continues to gain acceptance as a treatment against mild to moderate depression. Preliminary evidence from a University of North Carolina study shows its possible efficacy in treating alcoholism. Finally, American and Israeli research points to its possible efficacy in treating AIDS due to its antiviral properties. Read the rest of this entry »
Study Questions Biofeedback for Headaches
When it comes to controlling migraine or tension headache pain, the behavioral therapy biofeedback may offer no added benefit to standard pain management, a Massachusetts researcher reported here at the annual meeting of the American Neurological Association.
Medication and Children. Part 2
In nursing school we were taught that before giving any medication to a patient you must do the ” 5 Rights” — always check the
- The right patient
- The right dose
- The right route of administration
- The right medication
- The right time