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Benefits of Cordyceps
Cordyceps was first discovered centuries ago in the Himalaya mountains of China and Tibet where local tribesmen noticed that the yaks grazing on this particular mushroom had more endurance and energy than the other yaks. It has only recently taken the western world by storm for its beneficial healt
Dong Quai Benefits
Dong quai (Angelica sinensis) is a plant found at high altitudes in the mountain regions of China, Korea and Japan. It has been used for thousands of years to treat a variety of ailments, and is second in popularity to ginseng. In the United States, dong quai is primarily used to treat symptoms of
Medicine Used for Tremors & Depression
Tremors and depression are both disorders that can be managed with the use of medications. However, the classes of medications used to treat tremors and depression are not the same.
Medicinal Uses of Sweet Gum Trees
The sweetgum tree is one of the oldest flora specimens on record. Many of them extinct, the oldest recorded sweetgum tree is 55 million years. The presence of an American species of sweetgum was first recorded in 1519. Spanish soldiers attended a ceremony with Cortez and Montezuma during which the a
Folic Acid and Plants
Folic acid is the man-made form of folate, a B vitamin complex that occurs naturally in many plants. Eating Right Ontario notes that folate helps maintain a healthy cardiovascular system, lowers the chance of birth defects and prevents anemia. Incorporate these plants into your diet to get more fola
About Lexapro Side Effects: Anxiety Attacks
Lexapro is a prescription medication for treatment of anxiety or depression, classified as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). It is prescribed to improve the overall quality of life for individuals suffering from anxiety or depression disorders. Over 18 million adults in the United Sta
Adult Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome Practice Guideline in IM
Hospitalized patients at risk for AWS can be managed with a standardized, symptom-triggered approach.
Herbs and Vitamins That Are Good for Hair Growth
Hair loss has dozens of potential causes. Nutritional deficiencies, genetics and benign hormone imbalances are responsible for many cases of poor hair growth. Nutritional supplements and herbal compounds appear to address these common problems. The routine use of nutritional supplements for hair los
Is Epsom Salt Okay to Use on Swollen Eyes?
Epsom salt is the common name for magnesium sulfate. It has been used in folk remedies for many years. It can help alleviate stress and reduce swelling, and it can even be used on eyes if proper caution is taken.
Prescription Medication for Depression
Treatment options are varied for people battling depression. Finding which antidepressant works the best for you may take awhile, simply because the choices of antidepressants are many, and each type works differently and has different side effects.
The Side Effects of Creatine
Creatine is an enzyme that assists in the production of energy inside muscle cells, and has a number of medical and performance-enhancing benefits. Patients taking certain medications should avoid taking creatine as this supplement can cause detrimental side effects.
How to get health benefits using Vitamin E
Using Vitamin E oil can give you plenty of health benefits. Vitamin E is a very powerful antioxidant, that helps protect the bodies immune system. Antioxidants are very helpful promoting healthy cells, and killing harmful cells in your body. A rich amount of Vitamin E oil can be found in foods like
What Is Kre-Alkalyn?
Kre-Alkalyn is a nutritional supplement that is used by many people who wish to build muscle or who are otherwise interested in athletic supplements. The purpose of Kre-Alkalyn is to build muscle strength and endurance.Kre-Alkalyn is a powdered supplement which can be added to food or d
Side Effects of Sulfa Medication
Sulfa medications, or sulfamethoxazole, are prescription drugs used in the treatment of bacterial infections. Despite its effectiveness, sulfamethoxazole poses a risk of side effects in some patients.
Pepper Spray Scoville Effects
Hot pepper can be made into a powerful self-defense spray.hot pepper image by maxthewildcat from Fotolia.comPepper spray (or Oleoresin Capsicum spray) is a chemical used in self-defense, riot control and crowd control that irritates the eyes and causes pain, tears and temporary violence....
Monoclonal Antibody-Directed Cytotoxic Therapy
Find out about this tumor-targeted approach, currently undergoing phase III trials.
Quantifying the Interaction Between ACE Inhibitors and Aspirin
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors reduce mortality in patients with heart failure and coronary artery disease.
Lifestyle Factors on Prognosis Among Breast Cancer Survivors
Can healthy diet and exercise help breast cancer survivors live longer?
What Are the Worst Side Effects of Celebrex?
Celebrex is an anti-inflammatory medication prescribed to treat pain from inflammatory conditions such as arthritis. There have been reports of serious side effects as a result of using Celebrex.