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Effectiveness of Relacore
Relacore is a highly advertised and popular weight loss supplement marketed by the Carter Reed Company. This product was created due to the theory that cortisol, a corticosteroid hormone produced in the adrenal cortex, is responsible for most of the retention of body fat in women over the age of 30....More...
Difference Between Stevia & Splenda
Stevia and Splenda(R) are two very different non-calorie sweeteners that can be used in similar ways. One is a naturally sweet herb; the other is created in a lab from ordinary table sugar....More...
Food High in Vitamin B
Vitamin B is a complex made up of several parts unlike single vitamins. Each part of the complex or family has a different function. Foods can be used to supplements most of the B family members....More...
Vitamin D Metabolic Syndrome Information
Metabolic syndrome is indicated by low levels of "good" cholesterol (HDL) along with high triglycerides, high blood sugar and high blood pressure. It afflicts nearly 25 percent of adults and is on the rise. The medical community is looking at the link between the syndrome and vitamin D deficiency in...More...
Side Effects of Barium
Barium, or barium sulfate, belongs to a class of drugs called radiopaque contrast agents. Radiopaque contrast agents coat the esophagus, stomach or intestines so that they can be seen clearly on a CT scan or other X-ray mechanism. Barium guides doctors in making diagnoses, especially ones pertaining...More...
Herbs to Calm the Hyperactive Child
Hyperactivity can manifest itself in many ways. It is one of the key symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Alternately, it may just be just a component of the child's personality or even a food allergy. Parents are often concerned about medicating a hyperactive......More...
Aseptic Meningitis Caused By Intraventricular Gentamicin
Infection of the central nervous system (CNS) is a major cause of morbidity in patients with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunts. Intraventricular administration of gentamicin, in combination with systemic antibiotics and shunt removal, may be beneficial in treating these infections....More...
What Is BioCell Collagen?
An estimated 21 million Americans suffer from bone and joint problems. Bone and joint problems are often a source of great pain and can restrict physical activities. Problems in the joints can also decrease one's overall quality of life. BioCell Collagen is a natural, clinically researched dietary m...More...
Red Clover Toxicity
The flowers, sprouts and leaves of the red clover plant are generally considered to be safe for human ingestion. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) notes that red clover supplements are generally safe and well-tolerated. However, some experts have expressed concer...More...
The Aetiology of Antiretroviral-Associated Lipodystrophy
lipodystrophy syndrome was first described in 1998 occurring in HIV-infected individuals receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)....More...
Vitamins for Healing
When it comes to preventative medicine, vitamins are the way to go. In addition to keeping a balanced diet, just one multivitamin a day can keep you from getting sick and lower the risk of disease. When you face illness or a temporary ailment, find foods containing specific vitamins that you may nee...More...
Complications of Tamoxifen Therapy
Tamoxifen blocks estrogen in breast tissue. It also stimulates estrogen in the uterine lining, bone and lipids. Although it may be effective in the treatment and prevention of some breast cancers, it also may be associated with more serious, although rare, complications....More...
How to Use Proton Pump Inhibitors & H2 Blockers Together
Histamine receptor antagonists (also known as H2 blockers) are a class of drugs commonly used to treat the symptoms of acid reflux. They decrease the production of acid in the stomach by blocking the histamine receptors on acid producing cells. The production of acid still continues, however, so usi...More...
Ketoprofen for Add-On Pain Treatment to Paracetamol After
Strabismus surgery is the most common ophthalmic operation in children....More...
How to Pick Scents to Enhance Mood
Enhance your mood by picking the right scents. These scents may be used in different forms, including essential oils, candles, incense or fragrant room sprays. Scent is powerful and is deeply tied to memory. Picking the right scent can enhance an already good mood, and it can calm other moods. Scent...More...
Efficacy and Tolerability of Olmesartan Medoxomil in Patients
Many patients with essential hypertension fail to achieve their goal BP with low-dose monotherapy. Might efficacy of olmesartan medoxomil improve by dose titration or addition of hydrochlorothiazide?...More...
Is Melatonin Safe for Young Children?
Melatonin is a hormone produced in the brain that helps regulate the sleep cycle. Melatonin is manufactured as a natural supplement to help promote sleep, but its use by children is still under investigation....More...
Mosquirix (RTS,S): Vaccine to Prevent Plasmodium falciparum
Learn about a new malaria vaccine for children....More...
Ripped Fuel Information
Sports supplement companies rake in impressive annual profits by offering a variety of products that promote weight loss, muscle growth and fat burning as well as bolstering energy reserves. For Twinlab's Ripped Fuel, the capsules offer many of these desired benefits. Although the product features a...More...
How to Withdraw From Cymbalta
Cymbalta, the brand name for duloxetine hcl, is a medication used to treat depression, anxiety and other mental disorders. If your doctor chooses to take you off of this medication, it is very important you stick to the guidelines. If the guidelines are not followed, the withdrawal symptoms can be a...More...
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