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How to Dry or Dehydrate Red Clover
Red Clover can be dried to preserve it for later use. Herbal tea is a wonderful way to use dried red clover. Dried red clover blossoms are frequently found in health food stores, however, these dried blossoms are often overly brown and lack potency. To maximize the benefits and potency of red clo
About Over-the-Counter Sleep Aids
Insomnia, even temporary insomnia, can be debilitating. Sleepless nights can occur due to trouble falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep or both. The quickest and simplest solution is to go to any pharmacy for a number of over-the-counter remedies that can rectify both problems. Before trekking i
How to Use Benefiber in Baking
Benefiber is a fiber supplement that has wheat dextrin, a component that dissolves easily into liquids or foods to help you get ample fiber. Fiber is essential to your diet, as it promotes a healthy digestive system and provides you with energy. If you are interested in cooking with Benefiber, learn
Adult Influenza and Pneumonia Immunization Rates
The objective of the study is to determine national adult immunization rates for influenza and pneumonia and assess the effect of various predisposing factors on immunization status for both diseases.
Viewpoint: Generics for First Prescription Fill Can Save Money
Patients may be reluctant to switch from branded to generic drugs, but starting them on generics is a cost-saving strategy.
Gastrointestinal Bleeds Associated With Rofecoxib
Two cases illustrate the gastrointestinal-related side effects that can occur for patients taking COX-2 inhibitors.
ADHD: An Update on Medication Adherence and Persistence
What social factors predict adherence to ADHD medications?
Side Effects of Bavolex
Produced by Smart Life Labs, Bavolex is a brand name for an herbal product advertised as being beneficial for people with irritable bowel syndrome. Although they are natural herbs, some of the ingredients in Bavolex pose a risk for side effects.
Side Effects of Sotalol
If you have an arrhythmia, your doctor may prescribe a medication called sotalol, often misspelled sotolol. As with all medications, sotalol has side effects that come along with it. Always be sure to take the medication exactly as instructed and keep track of any bodily changes you notice. Report a
Blue Cohosh Herbs
Blue cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides) is a perennial herb belonging to the barberry family. Also known as blueberry root, squaw root and papoose root, this blue-tinged plant grows primarily in shady woodland areas of the eastern third of North America. It is one of the oldest Native American medi
Definition of Potassium Chloride
Potassium chloride is a metal salt compound. It is sometimes also known as muriate of potash or sylvite and has applications in medicine, food and science.
The Functions & Side Effects of Beta Blockers
Beta blockers can be used to avoid heart overstimulation.medication image by egirldesign from Fotolia.comBeta blockers are a type of drug used to treat a wide spectrum of conditions. Their full medical name is "beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs." Beta blockers work by blocking the path of...
Dabigatran Etexilate-Oral Direct Thrombin Inhibitor-Thromboembolic Diseases
Direct thrombin inhibitors are a newer class of anticoagulants used mainly to treat heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. How safe and effective is dabigatran etexilate compared to other anticoagulants?
NSAIDs: Not as Safe as Patients May Think
What is the latest evidence regarding safe use of these all-too-common agents?
How to Make a Calcium Supplement
While taking a pill or chewable form of a calcium supplement might seem like a convenient way to balance out your nutritional intake, vitamins and minerals were not meant to be taken in pill form. Once they have been been extracted from their food source, they quickly decline in potency. Furthermore
Chromium Picolinate Side Effects
Chromium picolinate is a metallic "trace essential element" that is essential to the body in very small amounts, eating a healthy balanced diet usually meets the required amount. Chromium picolinate is also used in multivitamins and other supplements. Chromium picolinate plays an important role in t
Strattera Side Effects for Children
Strattera is the brand name for the drug atomoxetine. It is a psychotherapeutic drug used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in both children and adults. Like other psychotherapeutic drugs, Strattera may cause side effects.
About AAMI Standards
What if there was more than one standard for sterilizing operating room tools? How would you know that the facility where you received your procedure used the highest standards? That should be a major concern for many of us. We trust that facilities are using the highest standards possible. The Asso
Use of Potassium Iodide
Potassium iodide (KI) is a simple salt and can be used as a food additive to provide the body with necessary iodine. It can also be used for treatment of the thyroid to promote normal function, in case of a radioactive emergency, as an expectorant, to treat some skin conditions, and as a home remedy