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Slippery Elm Information
Slippery elm, or ulmus rubra, is an herb indigenous to North America. It is also called moose elm, Indian elm, grey elm or red elm. Many claims exist as to the health and healing properties of slippery elm, but as of 2009, the vast majority of these claims have not been evaluated or endorsed by the
How to Treat Extravasation of Boniva
Boniva is a medication given to patients who are suffering from osteoporosis to prevent the loss of calcium in the bones. Like any medication, there are side effects of taking Boniva, including extravasation. Extravasation occurs when a fluid is not contained within the body and is usually associa
Zeolite Cons
Zeolite is ingested as either a powder or in liquid.vitamin e image by Margaret M Stewart from Fotolia.comCellular Zeolite is marketed as a mineral supplement with properties that help prevent or combat cancer, as well as other illnesses. It is extracted from a volcanic mineral called...
Asheville Project Validates Collaborative Care for Asthma
Just as it showed the importance of pharmacist-physician collaboration in diabetes care, the North Carolina program has found similar value in asthma care.
Passion Flower & Cortisol
Cortisol, also called hydrocortisone, is a hormone produced by the adrenal gland. It is released in our bloodstream when situations of stress arise or the blood-sugar is low.Although it's a vital hormone to our survival, when cortisol is constantly released in our body, dama
Foods Containing High Levels of Potassium
Potassium is an electrolyte, a mineral salt that needs to be kept in balance with sodium and calcium to maintain good health of the nervous system, heart and circulatory system, adrenal system, muscle function and kidney function. It plays a part in the balance of fluids at the cellular level, which
How to Use Homeopathic Arnica
Arnica is a perennial plant native to the mountains of Siberia and Europe. Arnica grows 1 to 2 feet tall with bright green leaves and yellow-orange flowers---similar to daisies in appearance. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, arnica has been used to soothe muscle aches, reduce
B Vitamins for Stress
Stress can have an immediate and unhealthy impact on a person's mind and body. Be conscious of stressful situations and maybe even take some B vitamins for your health.
Antidepressant Treatment and Avoiding Adverse Events
How can clinicians help patients achieve optimal effects from antidepressant therapy?
How to Make a Sea Salt Bath Soak for Sore Muscles
When you have sore muscles soaking in a salt bath can be therapeutic. If you choose the right ingredients you can do a lot to loosen those tight muscles and get rid of the lactic acid build up that occurs when your muscles are sore. Follow this simple recipe and you are on your way to a relaxing b
Does Switching Statins Increase the Risk for Adverse Events?
Patients on statin therapy sometimes must switch from one statin to another. Does that increase the risk of developing an adverse reaction?
The Correct Way to Breathe in Sea Salt Steam
The scientific name for salt therapy is halotherapy. Salt has many health benefits including treating asthma, bronchitis and other respiratory illnesses. One way to breathe in salt is to head to the sea shore and breathe in the salt air. Of course, this is not practical for individuals who live far
Homemade Sinus Nasal Spray
According to www.ent-consult.com, more than 35 million Americans suffer from sinus disease. When the sinuses become irritated, inflamed or infected, they swell and over-produce mucus resulting in congestion, sinus pressure and pain throughout the head. One of the most widely excepted methods of trea
How Does Lactobacillus Acidophilus Spread?
Lactobacillus acidophilus is a species of gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria that naturally occurs in the intestinal tract of humans and animals, the human mouth and vagina. Therefore, it belongs to the group of organisms known as human microbiota. It's name literally means acid-loving, lactose-prod
Exenatide Once Weekly for the Treatment of T2DM
Is once-weekly administration of this GLP-1 agonist a promising treatment for T2DM?
What Are the Symptoms of Insulin Resistance in Children?
Insulin resistance in children occurs when the body's tissues and organs do not properly respond to insulin. The pancreas will produce more insulin to rectify the situation, resulting in abnormally high levels in the blood. Insulin resistance is not the same thing as diabetes.
The Effects of L-Theanine
L-Theanine, discovered in 1949, is the name of an amino acid that is extracted solely from tea plants. It is derived from Camellia sinensis' leaves. Camellia sinensis is an evergreen tree or shrub that has very dark leaves. The plant is from east Asia and is part of the Theaceae family. The amino ac
ROI & Drug Development
Return on investment (ROI) and drug development technology represent the rate of return from investments in new chemical entities (NCE) and reflect the ratio of money gained or lost regarding capital put towards new drug production.