What Is Complementary and Alternative Medicine Complementary and Alternative methods of healing are various systems of remedial techniques used in treating the diseases that are not included in the traditional medical curricula taught in the United States and Great Britain. These are the non-conventional ways of dealing with human health hazards. The term complementary and alternative techniques covers a broad range of natural therapies...more
Even in this uncertain economy, laser hair removal remains as one of the top five noninvasive cosmetic medical treatments across North America. Along with BOTOX, injectable fillers and microdermabrasion, it appears that men and women still want a hair-free face and body despite higher unemployment rates, less disposable income and the rising cost of living. While the treatment ranked third in a survey compiled by the American Society of Plastic...more
Medical and healthcare is a sector which is in constant need of funds, regardless of whether the economy is booming or has a slowdown. There is always a great demand for improved facilities, services and breakthroughs in medical science. One stream which is constantly looking to sap money is medical device investing.The need for improved medical devices and instruments is large. For one, most hospitals and healthcare facilities need to upgrade their equipment and offer state of the art devices. For this reason, there is a great deal of money which needs to be available at all times to be able to cater to this requirement. Additionally, hospital products wear out faster given the frequency and intensity of their usage. Since they need to be replaced continually, the need to have constant funds set aside is imperative.There are several large venture capitals that dedicate themselves to the healthcare industry. Not only in terms of funding research and medicine plants, but also to help procure and install the best medical devices in facilities which require them. These capital firms are however, influenced by the way the economy shapes up, and it is common to see a slowing down in the...more
Fat Loss Without Drugs Fat loss without drugs would always be my first choice if I were looking to lose fat, whether I wanted to do it quickly or simply as a long term goal for my life. Drugs are man made chemicals that introduce toxins into our bodies and, while some may have immediate fat loss effects, in the long run you do not know...more
The Uses of Medical Training In today's tight job market, a person with medical training can find employment almost anywhere. Not only is there a constant number of jobs available but the prospects for the coming years are extremely good. The fact that there has been much progress in disease prevention and nutrition means that people are...more
Ginger ' A Natural Medicine Copyright (c) 2010 Nadine DavisVersatile ginger beer, brewed by Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, is a refreshing beverage with a taste that can be enjoyed alone, or used as a mixer with a range of alcoholic drinks. When the ginger root made its way into the drink manufacturing process, it piqued the taste buds of consumers who were tired of sugary drinks, and wanted something with a more robust flavour.Even though drinking ginger beer as a drink can simply be for pleasure, there are other reasons we should be grateful for ginger beer existing and this is due to the many other healthy benefits it creates for the human body. This ancient plant originated in Southeast Asia and has been a staple of Chinese medicine for 2,500 years.The active ingredients, shogaol, gingerol and zingiberene occur naturally in ginger and have anti-oxidant properties. Ginger root is very low in cholesterol and sodium, and is also a source of dietary fibre, vitamin E, vitamin B6, iron, magnesium, potassium and selenium. It is also high in manganese.With all of these natural "goodies" built in, it is no wonder that ginger is very effective at assisting with a whole range of...more
Pfizer throwing money to buy 700 million experimental drug Dimebon-Pfizer, drug, Dimebon-pharmaceutical industries Recently, Pfizer agreed to pay San Francisco-based Medivation Inc. up to 725 million U.S. dollars of funds to be used to treat...more
Anti-ischemic drug to be a breakthrough - drug research - the pharmaceutical industries Recently, the Chinese Pharmaceutical Association, "Journal of Chinese Medicine," the new editorial board and other contractors Medicine Health reform and...more
Antipsychotics -- The Top-Selling Prescription Drug in the US If asked to guess what the top-selling prescription drug in the US is, few people would answer antipsychotic medication. Surprisingly, and perhaps disturbingly, antipsychotics are...more
States' Battle over Legitimacy of Medical Cannabis As laws have becoming somewhat lax about the consumption and propagation of cannabis, the famous singer Bob Marley could have been very pleased to reside in America if he still lives...more
Weight Loss Without Drugs - 7 Simple Steps Many people who are overweight would prefer weight loss without drugs but simply don't know the best alternate way(s) to go about it. In life there are always choices to be made and for those trying...more
Amendment 20: The Key to Medical Marijuana Rights in Colorado The key to Medical Marijuana in Colorado rests with the protections provided by Colorado Amendment 20, which states, among other things, that medical use means the acquisition,...more