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What Are the Dangers of Ripped Fuel?
Ripped Fuel is a dietary supplement designed to increase weight loss and help build lean muscle. Early versions of the product contained ephedra, a stimulant and thermogenic. Since ephedra was banned in the Spring of 2004, the production of Ripped Fuel has continued without the compound, instead usi
How to Use Mineral Oil as a Laxative
If you're suffering from constipation or attempting to clear your bowels for other any other reason, mineral oil can be used as a laxative. Made of petroleum, mineral oil is effective in producing stool up to twice a day if half an ounce is taken every morning. Mineral oil is completely odorless, c
Passion Flower Herb Information
As a calming herb, passion flower has traditionally been used to treat insomnia and anxiety. Passion flower increases the levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain. GABA is a chemical that lowers the activity of brain cells, making you feel relaxed.
Kmart Pharmacists Counsel Patients on Daily Foot Care
Positive results in the first year of the Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention (LEAP) pilot project has led Kmart Pharmacy to make the program a permanent part of its clinical care services.
Reaching a Milestone in Pharmacy
Two national pharmacy associations are collaborating on a national certification program for pharmacy technicians.
What Is Elemental Calcium?
Calcium is a silver-gray metal that is widely distributed in nature with other elements, particularly oxygen, carbon, silicon, phosphorus and fluorine. It plays an essential role in plant and animal growth.
Resveratrol Vs. Grapeseed
Although resveratrol and grape seed are both found in grapes, the purported benefits of each one is different from the other. Resveratrol is a nonflavonoid found in the skin of grapes, while grape seed is found in the center of the red grape. Alternative and complementary medicine suggests uses for
Niacin Benefits
Niacin (vitamin B3) is a water soluble vitamin and the common name for the two compounds niacinamide and nicotinic acid. It has been used for many years to help control cholesterol levels and more recently has been found to have powerful antioxidant properties.
What Are the Side Effects of Venlafaxine HCL Tabs?
Venlafaxine HCL or hydrochloride is an oral medication available with a prescription from your doctor. Despite its effectiveness in the treatment of panic disorder and depression, venlafaxine HCL poses a risk of side effects in some patients.
How to Measure Sodium Levels
Having high levels of sodium in your body on a consistent basis can cause a myriad of health problems. If the sodium levels are not decreased, vital organs like your kidneys and heart can be permanently damaged. Doctors who suspect that a patient is overdoing it on the table salt will often request
Neutropenia After Single-Dose Clindamycin
Clindamycin is sometimes administered as dental prophylaxis.
How to get Vitamin D3
Vitamin D3 is very important to your health. This article will give you some guidance on how to get Vitamin D3.
How Can I Juice Beet or Carrot Greens?
Juicers can extract juice from nearly any fruit or vegetable, including the greens of beets and carrots. Beet greens have plenty of nutrients like chlorophyll and vitamins A and C. Carrot greens have chlorophyll, vitamin K and potassium. Beet greens are commonly used both for cooking and juicing, wh
Danger of High Potassium Levels
Potassium is important for keeping the heartbeat regular and muscles and nerves working properly. However, very high potassium levels can cause certain dangers. Healthy kidneys filter extra potassium from the blood, but when kidneys do not work properly, high blood potassium can result. People with
Uses of Ipecac Syrup
Syrup of ipecac is prepared from the root of the Brazilian ipecacuanha plant, Psychotria ipecacuanha. Until recently, it was commonly used to induce vomiting in cases of childhood poisoning. However, this practice is no longer recommended, as it has been deemed unsafe.
How to Stop Taking SSRI
SSRIs or Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors are a popular class of medications used to treat depression. Withdrawing from the various types of SSRI medications often comes with a variety of side affects which are experienced to varying degrees for different patients. SSRI drugs include Citalopr
Lipitol Side Effects
Lipitor is a prescription medication that is commonly used for the treatment of high cholesterol. The medicine functions by obstructing cholesterol production within the body. It decreases LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol within the blood, as well as the overall cholesterol levels. This med