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What Are Some Natural Asthma Remedies? By : Gray Rollins - Most asthma sufferers are familiar with the inhalers and oral remedies prescribed by their doctors for the treatment of wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath that accompany an asthmatic episode. While these medicines are typically effective in the treatment of the condition, there are people who may prefer a more natural approach to asthma relief, for a variety of reasons. Some people want more natural remedies. Any drug introduced to the body has the potential for un... Chlamydia – The Silent Disease – Facts you should know By : clamidiafacts Information about chlamydia. Facts and information everyone should know about chlamydia, the silent disease. Information includes symptoms, treatment and statistics. Find out why they call it the "silent disease". Herbs For Women By : Nicole Bandes - The other day, I had a female customer bring in her bag of supplements. It was a rather large bag and we started to go through each bottle and what she was using it for. We came across one bottle that she wasn’t sure why she was taking it. I wasn’t really surprised when she said she didn’t know if it was doing her any good since the bottle was an herbal formula designed to support men’s prostate health. Without mentioning the purpose of the product, I asked why she decided to... Five Quick Ways to Save on Prescription Drugs By : Dr. West Conner Prescription prices are skyrocketing out of control. The average person is now spending over $250 a month at the pharmacy counter. Taking control of your own healthcare is truly the only way to lower your costs. What follows is a quick list of five ways to lower your costs. Shopping around, getting a generic, splitting tablets, going online to find a pharmacy, and checking over the counter availability and just five quick ways to save. How Your Doctor Decides Which Medication is Right for You By : Dr. West Conner Why would my doctor prescribe a medication for me that is going to cost $1,200 a year? Your doctor will go through a thought process before prescribing your medication. You may be surprised to find out that some of his decision may be based on the “attention” he receives from the drug companies. The billion dollar drug manufacturers know how to influence your doctor into prescribing their drug. Treating ADD With Medication By : Sarah K. Jenkins - Medication has long since been the cornerstone for treating Attention Deficit Disorder. There are several medications on the market and their effectiveness is rarely at question; however, they do not come without their side effects and criticisms. The most common medication is methylphenidate, more commonly known as Ritalin and Concerta. Other stimulant medications are pemoline, known as Cylert; dextroamphetamine, known as Dexedrine and Dextrostat; and d- and l-amphetamin ... Vitrectomy Recovery - The Aftermath of Eye Surgery By : profitweaver Correct vitrectomy recovery is essential for a successful conclusion to eye surgery. So read an account from the horse's mouth. Treating ADD With Behavior Therapy By : Sarah K. Jenkins - While medication has long been used to treat Attention Deficit Disorder, Behavioral Therapy has proven to be incredibly effective as well and is now being used in combination with its long utilized counterpart. There are many aspects of Behavior Therapy, but the overall purpose is to train the individual to improve their behavior and be more effective. There are basically three principles to a behavior therapy approach: set goals that are specific, provide consequences and... A Look At Allergy Products By : Gray Rollins - Do allergy products really make a difference? Plenty of specialty products exist, and if you are looking, you can you find products for every room in the home and practically every part of your body. HEPA air filters and filters for your vacuum cleaner; 100% pure cotton bedding and pillows; masks that you can wear at work, at play and at home; cleaning supplies; cases to stuff your mattresses in; throat moisturizers; cosmetics; dehumidifiers; toys that can be washed; the list... Testing For Allergies By : Gray Rollins - Allergy Tests Allergy tests are simple, quick, and relatively painless. And they’re the best way to confirm whether or not a particular allergen (or allergens) will cause a person to have an allergic reaction. Typically a person will suspect that he or she is allergic to something before taking an allergy test, so often an allergy test is performed as a way to confirm a suspicion. Skin tests and blood tests are the most common types of allergy tests performed today. Onc... Natural Remedies And Treatments For Allergies By : Gray Rollins - When allergies strike, most allergy sufferers head to the drugstore where they purchase an antihistamine. They take it, and soon their symptoms begin to subside. They’re all set until the next outburst. Over-the-counter antihistamines are effective but unfortunately, taking them often causes unpleasant side effects such as drowsiness and a feeling of lethargy. If you’re tired of feeling tired when allergies strike, maybe it’s time you reach for natural allergy remedies in... Natural Relief For Arthritis And Joint Pain? By : Laura Turner - The years of teaching high impact aerobics are catching up with me. Sure it's been great for the ticker, but the knees on the other hand are showing signs of age and making icky noises. What my Physical Therapist friends call "creep" and "crepitus" (which is just nice technical way of saying "grinding") had become loud enough to be heard by the naked ear! At the rate I was going - I was sure I'd need a knee replacement by 40. Of course this just won't do. So I've taken to doi... Retinoblastoma treatment By : dave4 The treatment of retinoblastoma is often dependent on the individual sufferer in question. Feeling Sluggish? What’s The Best Natural Method To Detox Or Cleanse The Body For A Real Pick–Me-Up? By : Willie Jones - I would hazard to guess that the majority of the population feels somewhat sluggish on a regular basis. If one goes through this condition for a long time, it may begin to feel like this has become a normal situation for you and you become used to it. But not finding the underlying cause and treatment can be a hazard to your health. If you are feeling sluggish then it is a warning sign that something is not right and an immediate investigation as to the cause is in order. ... 5 Killer Ways To Treat Athlete’s Foot By : Daphne Cameron - If you’ve got an itch on your foot that you can’t help scratching, then you might have a dreaded case of athlete’s foot. But there’s no need to worry because here are five ways that you can treat yourself—no doctor and no prescriptions needed. Head over to the store Your best cure for athlete’s foot might be available at your local grocery mart or drug store. Look for creams and ointments that contain clotrimazole or miconazole as their active ingredient. These are topi... 5 Surefire Ways To Find The Right Dentures By : Daphne Cameron - While dentures aren’t the best substitute for your own teeth, they are certainly helping some people keep their smile. With these tips on finding the right dentures for you, you don’t have to stop grinning. Talk with your dentist Though it might seem that your dentist might be the one to talk to you about dentures, you also may want to broach the subject before it becomes an immediate issue. Perhaps you have to take certain medications that can affect your dental health... How To Reduce Perspiration \| Stop Excessive Sweating By : Chris Chew - It is a known fact that overweight and obese people are more prone to excessive sweating as they perspire more. However, excessive perspiration can be also due to several underlying medical conditions such as menopause, psychiatric illnesses and very active thyroid glands. Excessive sweating is also known to occur to people with no known medical condition and thus the cause of heavy sweating for this group of people is unknown. It is very distressing to suffer from over sw... A Cure for Near Sightedness - Radial Keratotomy By : Nicola Kennedy Radial keratotomy (RK) is a refractive surgical procedure employed to correct myopia or nearsightedness. Are You Paying Too Much to Quit Smoking at Your Local Store? By : Jared Mitchell Giving up nicotine is not easy. Smokers have a physiological addiction to nicotine and their behavior has been conditioned to follow a routine that reinforces the habit. Most smokers know that smoking it bad for them, even potentially lethal, yet they continue to smoke. Smelly Feet By : Sharon Hopkins - You take care of your feet by washing them regularly. You change your smelly socks at least once a day. Your shoes are well kept. But in spite of all this, your feet stink. Sometimes the condition is so bad that by simply removing your shoes, people around you know that you have smelly feet. The condition can be embarrassing, especially in public. By following some simple tips, you can take care of your feet and avoid the problem of smelly feet. The common home remedie... Cure For Nosebleed By : Sharon Hopkins - If you blow your nose and see drops of blood on your handkerchief, you are suffering from nosebleed. The causes range from allergy to excessive use of nasal spray. Though it can alarm you, there is no need to worry as the experience is just a nuisance. Hardly a tablespoon of blood is shed. But by following some simple procedures, you can eliminate the problem. The following simple cures will help you in treating nosebleeds: • Blow you nose gently: Blowing your nose gent... How Food Allergy Can Kill Or Save You By : Robert Thatcher - Allergies may seem quite a nuisance but few know that it is actually an attempt by our body to save our life! Allergies are our immune systems response to food allergens that can harm the body. People can be allergic to a whole lot of things, a wide range of things in fact, from pollens to cheese, to dust. Reactions are also wide range. Some only exhibit skin reactions such as rashes and itchiness while others report on physiological reactions such as nausea and breathing dif... What Is Eyelid Surgery? By : Gray Rollins - Eyelid surgery, called blepharoplasty, is a type of cosmetic surgery that removes excess fat from the upper and lower eyelids. Age, illness, and even heredity can result in puffy or drooping eyelids that cause individuals to look tired and worn out. In extreme cases, sagging eyelids may even interfere with vision. Eyelid surgery can correct this by removing extraneous fat and trimming sagging skin and muscle tissue. Once the incisions have healed and the swelling has gone dow... The Different Types Of Laser Eye Surgery By : Gray Rollins - When most people think of laser eye surgery, they automatically think of LASIK. While it is true that LASIK is a type of laser eye surgery, there are a number of other laser procedures that can produce equally successful results for individuals suffering from myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. In fact, there are actually four different types of laser eye surgery: PRK, LASIK, Customized LASIK, and LASEK. PRK, or photorefractive keratectom... The Future Of Drug Testing - Hair Sampling By : Paul Graham - One may consider the hair as a person’s crowning glory. In fact, most people spend hours in front of the mirror fixing their hair. Aside from making each one of us look good, the hair has yet another function you might be interested in. In today’s modern world, there comes another way of detecting drugs in individuals. Yes, using the hair! And it is actually the most accurate method of detecting drug abuse in individuals. It can detect drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, opiate... What Is Refractive Eye Surgery? By : Gray Rollins - Refractive eye surgery is a type of eye surgery that is used to rectify refractive errors of the eye and decrease dependency on corrective lenses such as eyeglasses and contact lenses. Successful refractive procedures can reduce myopia or nearsightedness, hyperopia or farsightedness, and astigmatism or elongated corneas. A number of different procedures exist for refractive eye surgery depending upon the type and severity of the refractive error. There are four main types ... Aromatherapy While Traveling By : Sharon Hopkins - Whether you are on business trip, a romantic holiday, a family trip or simply want to experience outdoor life, aromatherapy essential oils come useful along the way. Take along carrier oils for diluting the essential oils. Are you going away on business trip? Whether you have to meet clients, give presentations, hold seminars, business meetings, etc, one can surely feel stressed out. Take along with you lavender, peppermint, marjoram and Neroli essential oils. - Massage... Best Ten Ways To Avoid Migraines By : James Mahony - The problem with migraine prevention is that there isn’t just one cause for the headaches. There are very many triggers for migraines, in fact, and trying to avoid them all would be an exercise in hermitry. Who wants to spend the rest of their life living in a cave just to avoid headaches? That being said, there are a few things you can do to avoid migraines and here are the top ten. 1) Cut the caffeine. Among the multitude of products linked to migraines is caffeine. Taki... The Skinny On Siberian Ginseng By : Laura Turner - Ginseng is yet another addition to the category of Hot supplement topics. Of course - if there is a naturally occurring substance that helps to stimulate mental and physical energy, decrease incidence of cancer and ward off colds and flu - I certainly want answers! Although I'm still left a bit confused about all the different varieties - Siberian ginseng appears to be a popular, commercially available and beneficial form. The Claims: Decrease/Prevent Stress and Stress... ADD And College Students - How Does It Affect Them? By : Sarah K. Jenkins - Unfortunately, Attention Deficit Disorder does not necessarily fade with age. Many people that suffer as a child will continue to suffer as a teen, as well as into adulthood. However, this disorder may affect people differently at different stages in their life. College can be a difficult time for some students. For many, this represents a time of breaking free and starting their new uninhibited lives. This may be an exciting and emotional time. How does a college student ...
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