Dangers of Tylenol PM
Tylenol PM is an over-the-counter medication designed to help relieve pain, lower fevers and make it easier to sleep.
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Alternatives to Statins for Cholesterol
"Statins" are the most commonly prescribed class of drugs to lower total cholesterol and low density lipoprotein cholesterol, also referred to as LDL-C. Statins work by inhibiting cholesterol synthesis in the liver. Results are a 20 to 50% drop in LDL-C, depending on drug and dose.
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Mental and Physical Exhaustion
Exhaustion—also referred to as extreme fatigue—is a severe lack of energy that affects a person’s ability to perform mental or physical tasks. While the possible causes of exhaustion are virtually endless, the most common include excessive stress and lack of quality sleep.
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Gastrointestinal Side Effects of Lamictal
Lamictal, the brand name for lamotrigine, is a prescription seizure medication that can be used by patients older than 2 years of age. This medication can also be used to control bipolar disorder symptoms in adult patients.
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Strengths of Arnica Montana
A standard part of any homeopathic first-aid kit, Arnica montana provides relief from and speeds healing of bruising and trauma. Chronic conditions require the advice of a homeopathic practitioner to be sure the prescribed remedy is appropriate for the totality of the patient’s symptoms.
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Harmful Effects of Fertilizers
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, most fertilizers contain about the same basic materials: nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus and sometimes other nutrients, like zinc, needed for healthy plant growth.
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The 30-Day Meditation Challenge
We challenge you to spend a month incorporating five to 15 minutes of meditation into each day's routine.
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What are the Symptoms of Severe Dehydration?
Severe dehydration is a life-threatening medical condition caused by excessive fluid loss from the body. You can develop dehydration due to illness, prolonged exposure to heat or by simply not drinking enough fluids. Contact your doctor immediately if you develop any of the symptoms of severe dehydration.
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Baby Concussion Symptoms
No matter how vigilant you are, accidents happen, and babies sometimes sustain bumps on the head. When these incidents occur, worry about a possible concussion or more serious brain injury often follows. A concussion refers to a mild brain injury that temporarily disrupts normal brain function.
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Headache & Nausea After a Fall on My Back
If you fall hard on your back and have a headache and nausea shortly afterward, the most likely reason is that you hurt your head during the fall and that caused a concussion. However, it is also possible that another, slightly different injury is causing these symptoms; visit your doctor for a correct diagnosis.
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Can You Consume Alcohol While Taking Cholesterol Medication?
Your doctor prescribes drugs such as statins and bile acid sequestrants to reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke. Drinking alcohol while taking these medications can offset their ability to function properly and increase the side effects of the medications.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome & Cheese
Stress and foods are the main triggers for people with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, which can experience a bloated belly, flatulence, abdominal pain and cramps, constipation, diarrhea or alternating constipation and diarrhea. The trigger foods with IBS can vary from one person to another.
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How to Remove Bruise Marks
Bruises occur when you injure yourself or when you perform extreme physical effort such as weightlifting. This causes skin inflammation and discoloration. Bruises normally heal in about a week or two. Unfortunately, sometimes they can leave a mark on your skin that may take months to fade away.
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How Does Eating Ham Cause Bloating?
Bloating is a minor gastrointestinal condition in which the abdominal area feels uncomfortably full and tight, which may even manifest visibly.
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How do I Stop Anxiety Eating?
If you've ever craved ice cream, chocolate or other calorie-laden foods after a stressful day, you are not alone. Many people seek out such comfort foods not just for their taste, but because they also soothe the effects of chronic anxiety.
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Heat Rashes After Exercise
If you break out in a rash during or after exercise, you may be suffering from heat rash -- also known as prickly heat or milaria – or cholinergic urticaria, which is a type of hives caused by heat. There are differences in what causes each of these conditions, but neither is usually serious.
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Which Yogurts Have Lots of Digestive Enzymes?
Yogurt is one of the simplest, tastiest digestive aids you can add to your diet, but not all yogurts are created equal. With so many yogurt brands and products on the market, the choices go far beyond blueberry or strawberry.
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Foods, Vegetables, and Vitamins to Avoid Before Surgery
You should avoid certain foods and dietary supplements before surgery. Some foods leave a residue in your digestive tract that may complicate intestinal surgeries or cause diarrhea. In addition to this, having food in your system may cause nausea and vomiting.
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How to Drink Epsom Salt for Constipation
If you are suffering from constipation and are considering using Epsom salts as a laxative, it’s important to know what you’re doing.
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Healing Chemical Burned Skin
Chemical burns, although painful, are typically not serious. Common causes of chemical burns include tile cleaners, car battery acids, drain cleaners, gasoline, oxidizers or wet and dry cement.
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