Archive for March, 2006
Experts Note Need for More Studies on ADHD Drug Use in Adults
Tess March 30th, 2006
By Amanda Gardner - HealthDay Reporter
(HealthDay News) — While experts applauded a federal panel’s recommendation Wednesday to avoid the strongest warning for drugs that treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, official remarks made later about the critical need for research into the cardiac effects of these stimulants on adults also struck a chord.
Asthma - What Can Help?
Tess March 27th, 2006
What is asthma?
One in 10 children and one in three adults suffer from chronic asthma.
An acute asthma attack is caused by inflammation in the airways of the lungs, causing contraction and narrowing of the airways (bronchioles), restricting airflow and making breathing very difficult.
Chronic asthma is a lung condition characterized by frequent asthma attacks and requiring medical management to prevent and minimize acute attacks.
Anxiety Disorder Treatments: The Best Herbal Remedies for Anxiety
Tess March 27th, 2006
Anxiety disorders are the most common of all mental health disorders and affect the lives of millions of people every year, including approximately 19 million in the U.S. alone. If you are one of them, you may wonder if your symptoms are standard, and if there are behavioral and medical treatments that might be effective for you. While everyone experiences anxiety in some form — perhaps before giving a public presentation or in the midst of major life changes — those with anxiety disorders experience it unusally often and irrationally.
Crow’s Feet Remedy
Tess March 24th, 2006
Stir enough double cream into an egg white to make the mixture spreadable. Leave on crow’s feet for at least an hour or all night if possible, wash off throughly when finsihed.
Anxiety Symptoms and Treatment: Finding the Best Anxiety Treatment Program for You
Tess March 24th, 2006
Many people feel Anxious at some point in their lives, such as before an important exam or when called upon to speak in public. Anxiousness is a normal reaction to stressful events, but if anxiousness becomes chronic and excessive, it may be the sign of an anxiety disorder.
There are many different types of anxiety disorders, each with its own anxiety symptoms and treatment options. Some of the most common types are generalized anxiety disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, social phobia and panic disorder.
Egg Lining Blackhead Remedy
Tess March 20th, 2006
I’m from Kentucky and my mother taught me this trick to heal pimples. I began using it for problem (oily, blackhead) areas and it works well.
First wash your face with warm water to open the pores and make extraction easier. Crack open a raw egg and remove (tear) a piece of the fine translucent lining (skin) between the albumin and the shell. This “liner” is a purifier for the chicken embryo. Its job is to draw out impurities away from the egg sack. It also works well to draw out unwanted oil and dirt.
Learning How to Treat Anxiety Disorders and Finding Natural Panic Attack Remedies
Tess March 20th, 2006
With over 19 million adults affected by them, anxiety disorders are the most common of all mental illnesses in the United States. There are many different types of anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, post traumatic Stress disorder and panic attacks, to name a few, but all of them produce symptoms of excessive fear and dread and can be debilitating to those who suffer from them. Learning how to treat anxiety disorders requires time, practice and patience because in almost all cases, anxiety is best treated by behavioral therapy and not by prescription medication.
Herbal Help For Frequent Yeast Infections
Tess March 17th, 2006
What is the best treatment for Candida overgrowth or Candidiasis?
Many different types of Anti-Fungal medicines are prescribed to treat Candidiasis, including Amphotericin B, fluconazole, nystatin and ketoconazole. Like many other prescription drugs, these often come with unwanted side effects, but may be necessary in the case of severe Candidiasis or where all other treatment options have failed.
What is Candidate?
There are a number of herbal remedies which have been shown to have a positive effect on intestinal health and functioning, as well as known anti-fungal properties.
FDA Panel Calls for Strongest Warning on ADHD Drugs
Tess March 17th, 2006
By Amanda Gardner - HealthDay Reporter
(HealthDay News) — A U.S. advisory panel recommended on Thursday the strongest possible label warning for Ritalin and other stimulants used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder because of potential cardiac risks.
The Food and Drug Administration advisory committee voted 8-7, with one abstention, to add a “black box” warning to the drugs, which include methylphenidates such as Ritalin, Concerta, Methylin and Metadate. Amphetamines, including Adderall, are also commonly used for the disorder. In August 2004, the FDA added a warning to Adderall, telling patients with heart conditions not to use the drug.
