Sometimes it's appropriate and helpful to ask a family member or friend, "Did you take your meds?" My husband, Adrian, for example, is forgetful and wants to be reminded when he needs to take any medication. I probably ask him three or four times a day if he's taken one of his numerous prescription drugs, and he's happy to get the extra help.For those of us who have a mental illness, however, like depression or bipolar disorder, we may not...more
The philosophy behind tincture is to capture the spiritual and physical essence of the plant. This is done by using the power of ethyl alcohol to dissolve and preserve the herb in question.The substance used to extract the herbs is known as the menstrum. The herbs you are tincturing are known as the mark. Tincturing will extract and preserve both the water-soluble and alcohol-soluble properties of an herb. In the interest of taking a more...more
The debate around the basic of taking dietary supplements is continuing to rage. While many health care professionals maintain we get all we require from the foods we eat, others prefer to suggest vitamins when their patients are under a stress such as a pregnancy or illness or even aging or when the patients body's function is deficient or overloaded. Others maintain that vitamins are preventative and should be taken routinely to prevent diseases and maintain health.Studies maintain that taking extra B vitamins, specifically folic acid and B12 have reduced birth defects by 72 to 100% . And since regulations authourising the addition of folic acid to grains have come into force in the USA the incidence of birth defects their have dropped by 19%, although sceptics claim there could be alternative reasons. So what are some of the symptoms of folic acid deficiency? If your tongue is sore and you suffer from loss of appetite, "shortness of puff", are irritable, forgetful and mentally sluggish, you may have a folic acid insufficiency. Folic acid is one of the B group of vitamins and most animal and plant foods are poor sources of it. The exception is liver which most individuals don't...more
Stretch marks are caused by overextension of the collagen, which is the fiber under the skin. They usually appear because of pregnancy, excessive weight gain and obesity. The bad news is that they are not supposed to disappear.The breaking process goes like this, as the fiber tears, you may see a thin red line that eventually turns white as it...more
Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is quickly developing into a widespread threat to athletes in all sports as well as the general population. MRSA is a very serious infection that was once confined mostly to hospitals. The infection has recently crossed over to the general population, and is now infecting athletes of all sports and...more
Hemorrhoids are described as a condition in which an itching or painful mass of dilated veins in swollen anal tissue occurs. Hemorrhoids or piles are the medical terms used for the condition of varicosity or swelling and inflammation of veins in the rectum and anus.External hemorrhoids and internal hemorrhoids are the two most common types of hemorrhoids.Hemorrhoids TreatmentHemorrhoids are very much treatable. They can be treated by natural ways and medical treatment. Severe hemorrhoids can only be treated by surgery.The following are some tips to get temporary or instant hemorrhoid relief.- A warm sitz bath using a bidet, extendable showerhead, cold compress, or topical analgesic like Preparation H, can provide temporary hemorrhoid relief.- A sufferer should keep the area clean and dry using hemorrhoids creams or suppositories.Hemorrhoids Treatment through Natural WaysThe following are some natural ways of hemorrhoids treatment:- Controlling constipation and diarrhea.- Drinking large amounts of water and eating fiber-rich bulking agents such as plantain and psyllium to help create a soft stool that is easy to pass to lessen the irritation of existing hemorrhoids.- Taking...more
Avian influenza is spreading at an alarming rate and if it continues its flight soon it would turn into another pandemic.Starting in the mid-2003 in South-East Asia, the pathogenic avian flu is the largest and most severe form bird flu going by the...more
Well, what is HGH really?HGH is the acronym for Human Growth Hormone. It was discovered roughly a half century ago, but it wasn't until sometime in the 1970s that researchers and scientists actually figured out the job of HGH in the human body. For...more
Millions of people around the world suffer from Asthma, a chronic lung condition characterized by difficulty in breathing. During an asthma attack, the sufferer's airways become irritated and react by narrowing and constructing. That causes...more
How is HGH purchased?HGH supplements are accessible in an assortment of forms, including the HGH releaser, which is developed to assist your body extend the production of natural growth hormone. But why should an adult want to include HGH dietary...more
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a devastating disorder that is one of many listed under the general term, "Repetitive Strain Injury" (RSI).Of all repetitive strain injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome is the most recognized and prevalent among the...more