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Test for Vitamin Deficiencies
Slow-healing bruises, brittle nails and flaky skin are all symptoms of vitamin and mineral deficiencies. They exist as helpful signals indicating that our body is lacking nutrients, though many either ignore the problem or choose to treat the symptom instead of the cause. Conducting a simple self te
Noncardiogenic Uses of Beta Blockers
Beta blockers, a class of drugs prescribed most widely for the treatment and control of hypertension and heart-related ailments, are used also to treat other conditions that fall outside the parameters of cardiovascular medicine. These medications, also known as beta-adrenergic blocking...
Foods High in Lutein & Zeaxanthin
The plant pigments lutein and zeaxanthin are antioxidants. Good sources of lutein and zeaxanthin include a variety of vegetables as well as other foods. Fresh, raw foods are best when it comes to getting the most nutrition per serving.A study conducted by the Journal of the American...
How to Use a Steroid Nasal Spray During a Cold
Nasal steroid sprays (corticosteroid sprays) are typically used to treat hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and vasomoter rhinitis (non-allergic rhinitis). The symptoms of a cold can produce the same inflammation in the nasal passages, so nasal steroid sprays can be an effective treatment for reducing th
Phyto Soya Side Effects
Soybean byproducts are the primary ingredients of Phyto Soya.bio-deisel fuel image by John Keith from Fotolia.comPhyto Soya is a supplement designed to help women weather the emotional, hormonal and physical changes experienced during menopause. The product is made from soya, or soybean...
Affordable Care Act and Pharmacy: Big Changes Ahead?
How will the ACA affect pharmacy practice? Are you prepared?
How to Use 3-D White Crest
Crest's 3D White strips are a fast, daily teeth whitening system that you can perform in just 30 minutes each day. This whitening system is extremely convenient because you can use 3D White while sending an email, watching television or taking a shower. With water and a toothbrush, you can prepare
MAOI Side Effects
MAOIs work by preventing the monoamine oxidase enzyme from metabolizing the neurotransmitters norepinephrine, serotonin and dopamine. When used properly, they can result in an elevated mood and the lifting of depression symptoms. MAOIs were first used in the 1950s to treat depression. Today they are
How to Order Shark Cartilage
Shark cartilage is a translucent and elastic tissue that is used as a dietary supplement. Shark cartilage is available in various health food stores -- both traditional and online -- and it usually comes in a powdered or pill form. It is currently undergoing trials to determine whether it is effecti
Health Advantages of Sea Salt
Sea salt provides a number of health benefits.Sea salt 2 image by Smalik from Fotolia.comBy now, you've probably heard that sea salt is good for you, but you may not know exactly why this ingredient has so many health benefits. Sea salt provides the body with a number of nutrients, and is...
Nasonex Nasal Spray Treatment
Nasonex is a prescription allergy spray applied by nose to reduce both seasonal and year-round allergies. It works by reducing inflammation caused by common allergens that the body encounters. When applied properly, Nasonex can prevent many allergic symptoms.
Comparison of Costs of Community and Mail Service Pharmacy
The mail service pharmacy was less expensive overall, less expensive for patients, but more expensive to the health plan.
Side Effects of Claritin 24 Hour
Claritin 24 Hour is an allergy medication. It is available without a doctor's prescription. The generic name of Claritin is loratadine tablets. Claritin can help relieve your seasonal allergy symptoms, such as itchy or water eyes, sneezing, runny nose and an itching of the nose or throat. Claritin i
What Are Operating Assets Made Up Of?
Assets are resources, both tangible and intangible, that a company utilizes to produce economic value. Companies typically have three main categories of assets: current, non-operating and operating. Current assets include cash and cash equivalents. Non-operating assets are asset surpluses, or all th
Online Herbology Degrees
Herbal training programs may offer degrees or certificates for certification.honors graduate image by Leticia Wilson from Fotolia.comThere are a variety of options for online herbology training. Most of the online programs provide either certificate or undergraduate degrees, although...
Muscle Building Supplements for Testosterone
Testosterone is a male sex hormone that is also responsible for proper formation and functioning of bone and muscle mass. Often times, men get to a point where they feel their test levels are low and that they need a boost. This is where the supplements come into play.
Potassium Nitrate Information
Potassium nitrate is a chemical compound with the symbol KNO3. It consists of one molecule each of potassium and nitrogen, and three molecules of oxygen.
Pharmaceutical Care Plan
We developed a systematic approach to assess the presence, severity, and management of extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS) in patients treated with antipsychotics. Patients were evaluated by the Modified Simpson-Angus scale, Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale, and Dyskinesia Identification System: ...
Iron Deficiency and Fatigue
If you are a woman and feeling tired all of the time, you may have iron deficiency anemia. Although this does happen to men, it happens to women more often. The causes are heavy periods or blood loss, pregnancy, the body being somehow unable to absorb iron properly and not getting enough iron in you
Impact of a Critical Pathway on Acute MI Quality Indicators
Treatment of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) can vary significantly from one institution to another despite established treatment guidelines and evidence from clinical trials regarding appropriate therapy.