It is quite normal to have some stress and anxiety in everyday life. But people worry about different things and to different extents. Having some anxiety does not necessarily mean that you have a problem. That said, if your anxiety level is producing uncomfortable feelings that are affecting your physical and/or emotional wellbeing, diagnosis and…
DetailsBrand name: Periactin Generic name: Cyproheptadine Synonyms: Apt, Dronactin, Eiproheptadine, Periactinol, Peritol Description: Periactin is an antihistamine given to help relieve cold- and allergy-related symptoms such as hay fever, nasal inflammation, stuffy nose, red and inflamed eyes, hives, and swelling. Periactin may also be given after epinephrine to help treat anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction.…
DetailsTo understand the effects of insomnia or lack of adequate quality sleep, it is imperative to understand sleep. It is a very complicated process involving body and brain. During sleep the body tissues are repaired and the organism, in a sense, rejuvenated. The brain receives a lot of input during the day and it processes,…
DetailsIn order for an ingrown toenail cure or treatment to be effective, you need to look for the cause. While some cases seem to be genetic, because of abnormally shaped nails or an overgrowth of skin around the toenails, most cases are caused by tight shoes, cutting the nails too short or rounding off the…
DetailsHelp for depression and anxiety can seem like the relief of a lifetime. Nearly 17 million Americans each year are affected by a serious illness called depression which is often accompanied with anxiety. Depression and anxiety can affect anyone across all age groups and genders. The fact that you are suffering from these diseases does…
DetailsNail fungus has been reported in many of the ancient civilizations. The yellowing of the nails followed by brittle feel of the nail plates and later the disintegration into an ugly and tough but rugged nail was a concern for the high and might. Though the cause of the rugged nails was not really known…
DetailsWhen I was teaching Back School, the two biggest housekeeping complaints were folding clothes and sweeping floors. In many cases, the complainant was a parent of young children. The first thing I tell these parents is that even very young children can be fold their own clothes, even their sheets and towels. Children as young…
DetailsSummer thunderstorms and celebratory fireworks are horrors for those unfortunate dogs that suffer from a noise phobia. Its a phobia that is more common than we think and can be helped by looking at natural remedies that have no side effects. Anti-anxiety drugs such as Prozac and Buspar can work but take 3-4 weeks to…
DetailsA deep tissue injury (DTI) is commonly mistaken for a stage 1 pressure ulcer or a bruise. This is a serious error and can have a profound impact on patient outcomes, liability, and reimbursement. What is a deep tissue injury (DTI)? Deeper, full-thickness damage to underlying tissue which may appear as purple areas or dark…
DetailsHip pain is related to back pain in most cases. The lower back and hip pain will normally go hand in hand. The causes of these two problems are normally the same. Movement is normally painful if one is facing this problem. The old are in most case prone to this condition and will normally…
DetailsYour standing the conference room with all your peers looking at you as your about to give your big presentation. You were so confident that you were going to nail this, you’ve prepared for weeks. Then you start thinking “I’m going to mess this up and fail big time”. It is fair to say that…
DetailsThe purpose of the treatment that your doctor recommends in case you have a peptic ulcer caused by H. Pylori is to destroy the bacteria, to lower the quantity of acid from your stomach and duodenum and to preserve the lining of your stomach and duodenum. Antibiotic treatment will kill the bacteria if taken for…
DetailsGetting pregnant is not easy, and you are probably asking yourself, Why can not I get pregnant? There are many factors that prevent couples from getting pregnant and sometimes, it just take awhile. It is not an instant thing that happens the first time every time. There are factors that must always be considered when…
DetailsFibromyalgia was officially recognized as a medical disorder by the American Medical Association in 1987. However, people have been suffering from this disorder ever since the beginning of the nineteenth century. It is a muscular disorder that causes intense pain in the patient’s muscles and joints. Being a rare condition, it is reported only in…
DetailsGirls in South East Asia have learnt in their early women life from grand mother wisdom, that they do not engage in any activity, distorting their regular period. Menstrual disorder should be treated immediately, otherwise, it may cause wide range of women diseases, such as infertility, according to Traditional Chinese medicine. While deficiency of blood…
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