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How to Use 5-HTP to Increase Serotonin
If you want to increase your serotonin levels, supplementing with 5-HTP may offer significant benefit. 5-HTP, also known as 5-hydroxytryptophan, is a precursor to serotonin and occurs naturally in the Griffonia bean. After oral ingestion of 5-HTP, our bodies are able to synthesize increased levels o
Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma
Interferon injections are an effective, non-surgical treatment option for these common lesions, but what about the long-term efficacy?
Salicylate Effect on Diabetes
Diabetes is a difficult disease to treat because people respond to medications and treatment in different ways. The effects of diabetes are systemic and produce an enormous range of complications, many of which are life threatening. Most doctors take a multilevel approach, combining medications, die
How to Obtain Every Vitamin & Mineral Needed Daily
Vitamins and minerals play an important role in how the body functions. Without adequate folic acid there is a higher risk of neural tube defects if a baby is conceived. Vitamin K helps with blood clotting, and vitamin D can help in lowering the risk of cancer. Vitamins are found in nature in plants
All Natural Fruit Drinks
Drinking fruit juice adds essential vitamins and minerals to your diet. Fruit juice is also a healthy alternative to soda for satisfying a sweet tooth. Unfortunately, many brands of juice include artificial colors and flavors. Reading labels will help you avoid products with artificial...
Guide to Topical Antibiotics
Topical antibiotics have very few clinical uses. Most people don't need to use them.
Types of Drug Enhancers
Drug enhancers are those drugs that can improve memory or mental agility by increasing blood flow and oxygen to the brain. They are very useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, narcolepsy and ADHD. However they can also be misused by those who seek to gain a mental edge such as college
Ginger Root Cleansing
The root of the ginger plant, Zingiber officinale, has been used for centuries in many different ways for cleansing. Known for its warm, stimulating properties, ginger root continues to be a favored spice, contributing to alternative health practices.
How Effective Is Penicillin Skin Testing?
Does skin testing identify all patients allergic to penicillin?
Anatrim Side Effects
In the United States, a huge emphasis is put on appearance. More and more "dietary supplements" that claim to produce weight loss are exploding onto the market almost too quickly to keep track of them. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not regulate natural medicines or supplements, so it do
Herbal Alternative to Lexapro
Lexapro is a commonly used anti-depressant. Unfortunately, as with many medications, people sometimes experience side effects, which can include insomnia, problems with ejaculation, prolonged drowsiness, fatigue and increased sweating. Fortunately, many herbs that do not have side effects can treat
What Is the Medicine Hydroxyzine Pam 25 mg Used For?
Hydroxyzine pamoate is the active ingredient found in a medication commonly referred to by its brand name, Vistaril. The medication, which initially was released as an antihistamine, is now also being used as a mild sedative to treat problems including insomnia, anxiety, itching, rashes, nervousness
Probiotics Benefits & Effects
Probiotics are active microorganisms that mimic the "friendly" bacteria that live in the human colon. The two most popular sources of probiotics, L. acidophilus and B. bifidum, are of significant interest to medical experts.
What Increases Dopamine Production?
Dopamine is an important neurotransmitter in the brain that regulates mood and affects people's concentration and motivation. Low dopamine levels have been linked to attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, Parkinson's disease and many other conditions.
How Does Activated Charcoal Work?
How Charcoal Is CreatedActivated charcoal is carbon-based charcoal that has been impregnated with oxygen. Introducing oxygen into the mixture creates small pores in the otherwise solid piece of charcoal. The atoms of the charcoal are pushed apart and the spaces between them are able to...
How to Take Milk Thistle
Having a healthy liver is crucial to a body's well-being. Milk thistle, an herb known for its liver loving properties, is widely available and easy to take. Silymarin and other substances in milk thistle are known to protect the liver from damage caused by toxins, viruses, alcohol and some prescript
The Side Effects of Horsetail
Horsetail (equisetum arvense), also called bottle brush and shavegrass, may have some beneficial properties. However, some serious cautions regarding side effects and drug interactions pertain. Horsetail contains phytochemicals and nutrients. Horsetail's diuretic and astringent properties may allevi
Increased Frequency of Venous Thromboembolism
Thalidomide was withdrawn from clinical use 40 years ago when it was discovered to be teratogenic.
What Are the Functions of Different Vitamins?
Vitamins are essential compounds in the diet.Vitamin C image by Mykola Velychko from Fotolia.comVitamins are essential nutrients obtained in the diet. Vitamins were once thought to consist of only amine groups, which are chemical compounds consisting of nitrogen and hydrogen. Because of...
Preventing Surgical Site Infections After Bariatric Surgery
As obesity is a risk factor for surgical site infections in general, what other risk factors are associated with bariatric surgery?