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Side Effects for Diovan

... a prescription medication used to help control high blood pressure (hypertension), improve survival rates for those who have suffered a heart attack and treat congestive heart failure. Diovan h...
Herbal Weight Loss Programs

Herbal weight loss programs promote weight loss by the use of herbal supplements to boost metabolism and suppress appetite. Weight loss herbs may help increase metabolism by helping you burn calori...
Prevention of Cervical Cancer Through Papillomavirus Vaccination

According to the Centers for Disease Control, human papillomavirus (HPV) is a genital infection that is sexually transmitted, which classifies it as a sexually transmitted disease (STD). HPV is act...
Propo-N/Apap Side Effects

Propo-N/Apap (Propoxyphene Napsylate and Acetaminophen) is used to treat mild to moderate pain. According to the National Library of Medicine, it can also be used to treat fever. This drug is also ...
Products for Combination & Oily Skin

People who have combination skin typically have normal or dry skin on most parts of the face but an overabundance of oil in the T-zone. The T-zone is the area that runs across the tops of the eyebr...
Acne Medicine & Depression

Isotretinoin--more commonly known as Accutane--is a medication used to treat severe nodular acne. In some cases, isotretinoin has been linked to depression and other serious psychological effects,...
Effects of a Tylenol Overdose

...ylenol overdose, call 911 or the Poison Control Center (see Resources).
Ingredients of Birth Control

Birth control pills are one of the most common forms of birth control and are used to prevent the sperm from fertilizing the egg during intercourse. In addition to birth control pills, also called ...
5 Ways Use Cervical Caps For Birth Control

A cervical cap is a form of birth control known as a barrier method. There are a few different caps to choose from, including the Fem Cap and Lea's Shield. Both are small pieces of rubber about the...
Nutritional Protein Drinks for Diabetics

...tion for busy individuals. Carbohydrate-controlled protein drinks are appropriate for individuals with type 2 diabetes. Those with type I diabetes, who are on insulin, may have more specific die...
5 Things You Need to Know About Glycosylated Hemoglobin

...r idea of how well blood sugar is being controlled all day, not just at the times when the patient is checking.
5 Ways to Use Cervical Caps for Birth Control

A cervical cap is a form of birth control that uses the barrier method. There are a few different caps to choose from, including the Fem Cap and Lea's Shield. Both are small pieces of rubber about...
6 Ways to Treat Autoimmune Disorders Naturally

Autoimmune disorders occur when your immune system begins to attack your body. There are over 80 autoimmune disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's ...
The Best Weight Loss Meal Replacements

If you're on a diet and on the go, meal replacements can facilitate weight loss, according to a University of Kentucky study published in the August 2009 issue of "Journal of the American Dietetic ...
Side Effects of Yasmin

Yasmin is a form of hormonal birth control. A woman on Yasmin must take 21 active pills followed by seven inactive pills. During the inactive pills, she will have her period, which is why Yasmin is...
Prescription Medications for ADHD

...d and on task or an abnormal ability to control one's physical behavior, i.e. increased activity. Some people have symptoms of both inattentiveness and hyperactivity. Several medications are app...
3 Ways to Identify Autoimmune Disorders

...lerosis affects coordination and muscle control.
3 Ways to Select HMR Foods

... and talk about other aspects of weight control. Some involve a 45-minute telephone call once a week where you learn about weight loss and speak to other people who are on the HMR diet. The HMR ...
The Best Rated Walking Shoes

...ion for hard surface contact and motion control for the side-to-side movement of pronators, or those whose stride turns inward to a certain degree. The best rated walking shoes include indoor wa...
The Best Walking Shoes for Fitness

...er fitness shoes with a range of motion control, cushioning, extra stability and flexibility. Be sure to choose shoes with removable footbeds if you wear therapeutic orthotics. The following mod...
5 Things You Need to Know About CoQ10 Uses

Coenzyme C10, or CoQ10, is present in every cell in plants and animals. It helps improve energy function and acts as an antioxidant, interrupting the damage of free radicals. It can help prevent c...
Facts on CoQ10 Deficiency Symptoms

Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10, is an ubiquinone that is present in the mitochondria of every cell in our body. The naturopathic physician Michael Murray likens CoQ10 to the spark plug in a car. Without t...
5 Things You Need to Know About Alternative Asthma Medicines

... allergen and avoiding it is one way to control asthma.
Health Risks of Nicorette Gum

Nicorette is a brand of nicotine gum that helps patients quit smoking by releasing a small amount of nicotine that is absorbed into the cheek when the gum is chewed. Nicorette helps patients quit s...
5 Things You Need to Know About Nicotinic Acid

Nicotinic acid is a form of niacin, or vitamin B3. Our bodies convert tryptophan into niacin, and we get it from the foods we eat. Niacin-containing enzymes are involved in over 50 chemical reacti...
Wheat Bran Benefits

Wheat bran is a dietary fiber that's sold as an ingredient in grocery stores and drugstores. It's in bran muffins, bran bread and bran cereals. Wheat bran is beneficial to the body by aiding in dig...
About Ortho Tricyclen

Ortho Tri-Cyclen is an oral contraceptive medication that is prescribed by a doctor, usually a gynecologist. Ortho Tri-Cyclen is prescribed most often to regulate menstrual cycles and prevent pregn...
5 Things You Need to Know About Meridia

Meridia is a weight loss medication that is available with a prescription. It acts on selected receptor sites in the brain to reduce hunger. When serotonin levels in our brains are low, our bodies...
5 Things You Need to Know About Bipolar Disorder

Highs and lows--recklessness and listlessness--that's what people with bipolar disorder live with. During a manic phase, a person with bipolar disease is usually agitated and may engage in risky b...
Side Effects of Amlodipine Besylate

...annel-blocking medication that helps to control high blood pressure (hypertension) for up to 24 hours. In addition to relaxing the blood vessels and improving blood flow, amlodipine besylate can...
5 Things You Need to Know About the Organic Food Diet

As the name implies, an organic food diet is one in which all of the foods that a person eats are organic. In order to qualify as organic, food must be produced without the use of artificial pesti...
Step-by-Step Guide for Exercising in a Gym

The effectiveness and efficiency of a gym workout is dependent on proper exercise selection and sequence. For example, a strength-training sequence should begin with compound exercises such as the ...
Yoga & Asanas for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome, IBS, is an uncomfortable digestive system malady that affects nearly 20 percent of Americans. The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse notes that while th...
Lunesta Deadly Side Effects

... physician must prescribe this Class IV controlled substance because of the possibility for misuse, abuse or addiction. Lunesta can help mitigate insomnia for short-term use. Physicians normally...
Long-Term Use Side Effects of Lunesta

...cribed by a physician and is a Class IV controlled substance due to possible abuse and addiction. It is generally prescribed for short-term use of 7 to 10 days and may not be the best medication...
Tylenol With Codeine Side Effects

...er and codeine, a narcotic Schedule III controlled substance used to treat mild to moderate pain. Tylenol with codeine that contains 30 mg of codeine is known as Tylenol #3. Both the Tylenol an...
6 Ways to Treat Autoimmune Disorders Through Diet

There are more than 80 known autoimmune disorders--diseases that occur when a person's immune system turns against itself. Some of these diseases include Type 1 diabetes, Graves disease and rheuma...

Birth Control Question
- Posted On October 6, 2008 07:37:04 AM
  ...o I thought I had another pack of birth control pills in the cabinet but I was wrong and I was supposed to start a new pack last night. I get my Yasmin via mail order and it will be at least 2 ... Read More
- Posted On October 6, 2008 07:39:45 AM
  I would start as soon as I got the pack. I have issues like this all the time so my start day is always crazy! I've done this before (started the pack a couple of days late) and didn't have any i... Read More
Fat-blocking pill will be sold over the counter
- Posted On April 30, 2007 02:45:08 PM
  ...ound for every 3 I lose through calorie control! Has anyone else checked this out? Anyone interested in using a product like this? http://www.myalli.com/Default.aspx http://www.fda.gov/c... Read More
- Posted On May 2, 2007 07:40:39 PM
  ...the sphincter muscle is not designed to control the passage of oils/liquids, which, he adds, won't smell like flowers... So guess what? It ought to help sell Depends. I would rather lose weig... Read More
anorexia to binging
- Posted On March 12, 2007 01:16:02 PM
  ...nging in the kitchen and not even be in control of it. )= I've heard this also keeps you from your goal weight. Read More
- Posted On March 12, 2007 01:48:34 PM
  ...es find it really relates to that whole control issue; at least with me. Good luck... stay strong and realize you have the final say. Read More
Wellbutrin XL 150mg
- Posted On January 27, 2009 11:25:01 AM
  .... I just starting taking Yaz for birth control about 3 months ago and have had some major mood swings, irritabliliy, loss of interest in anything, lost my libido, fatigue, anti-social...etc....... Read More
- Posted On January 28, 2009 01:22:59 AM
  That particular birth control pill may not be for you. Personally, I'm starting to think that the pill isn't a good idea for any woman due to the hormones. It's only natural that your period woul... Read More
Amenorrhea? (This one is for the ladies...)
- Posted On July 14, 2008 08:57:55 AM
  ...th this as I have PCOS... without birth control pills I'd only have 1-2 periods per year. My period was never normal. Read More
- Posted On July 16, 2008 10:20:04 AM
  ...period, that way you can start on birth control and that will regulate your future periods. Read More
Treating PCOS WITHOUT Contraceptives
- Posted On December 19, 2008 11:57:27 AM
  ...ow for myself, I need some form of birthcontrol. My periods are crazy without them. I will skip like 2 months and be on my period for the same amount of time. And I have found that spironolacton... Read More
- Posted On December 19, 2008 04:54:27 PM
  ...hould not be on an estrogen-based birth control pill, primarily because I have been diagnosed with migraines. And evidently if you have migraines that increases your risk of having a stroke whi... Read More
I've been going about this all wrong... I blame myself.
- Posted On October 24, 2008 10:14:14 PM
  ... protein shakes? I like those EAS carb control ones but the only have 17gram BUT they are low cal/car/sugar. Read More
- Posted On October 24, 2008 10:19:17 PM
  ... protein shakes? I like those EAS carb control ones but the only have 17gram BUT they are low cal/car/sugar. Met-rx protein plus bars 19g protein 1g sugar, oh heck here is the link: http://www... Read More
Back from the Doctor
- Posted On March 11, 2009 02:41:27 PM
  ...is much greater than anything done in a controlled and often biased clinical setting. Read More
- Posted On March 15, 2009 10:16:48 AM
  ... on it for this long. I know all birth control sucks in one way or another, but I think if I were you I would be researching a new birth control method. Wishing you the best! Read More
Anxiety attacks
- Posted On February 4, 2009 12:20:35 PM
  ...6x7]From a girl that is STILL trying to control anxiety~ I looked into meditation/Accupuncture, etc. sometimes just taking a DEEP breath and telling yourself that stress only brings bad energy... Read More
- Posted On February 4, 2009 03:58:49 PM
  ... realized what they were, I was able to control them better. But they are awful, so we'll be praying them away. I'm so sorry to hear about your family problems, too! Read More
Rx Diet Pills
- Posted On October 11, 2008 10:39:58 AM
  ...o manage it is with exercise and weight control. Of course the weight control part is a Catch 22, because the condition makes it harder to lose weight. Weight loss is more gradual for those of... Read More
- Posted On October 11, 2008 08:46:37 AM
  [color=#FF0040:25rx90rp]Ever since being diagnosed with PCOS I have struggled with my weight. Right now, I am more than 80lbs overweight. I exercise as much as I can each week and I limit the amoun... Read More
Nooooo not hypertension!!!
Hi, I'm new to the group (6'1"). I was so sure I was headed for diabetes that I never even thought about high blood pressure. Watch my salt?! What! I'm African American. I switched from cooking wit...
- Posted On March 10, 2009 09:15:26 AM
  ...ng in a attempt to get this under control with out RX. I wish you all the luck and you will find lots of positive suppoort here. Read More
- Posted On March 10, 2009 10:03:49 AM
  ...in potassium and low in sodium can help control blood pressure by helping to reduce the risk of high blood pressure. Potassium helps flush sodium from the body. Diets high in potassium have bee... Read More
Quite a shopping day!
Well, I went to the mall with my hubby. We did a great job at spending money! Quite a haul. It was a half day sale a Macys and we got real bargins there. 50% off stuff that was already marked do...
- Posted On August 19, 2007 01:49:15 PM
  ...they have a big sale like that. good control on the pizza, at least for an addict! you'll have to let us know how ramsey's restaurant is. that should be an experience. Read More
- Posted On August 19, 2007 01:26:45 PM
  steps for saturday 6140 Read More
Guinea pig Grammy
...abetic symptoms. Certainly it will help control my appetite and cravings. (I know this from my own experience with 8 glasses of water per day) It involves drinking 5 to 6 - 8 oz (1 and 1/2 li...
- Posted On March 4, 2008 09:04:46 AM
  Dear Grammy, with such severe acid reflux; perhaps you might do well to forget about coffee. There are coffee substitutes that are low acid and without caffeine. Also, hope you are checking with yo... Read More
- Posted On March 6, 2008 10:03:55 AM
  Go Grammy, Go Grammy...and let us know how it goes. Read More
Vibration plates
...osure to vibration improved blood sugar control in type 2 diabethics, decreases symptoms in older adults with chronic back pain, and improved posture and movement capacity in people with multipl...
- Posted On June 23, 2009 12:26:25 PM
  Hiya it was me asking about the plates thanks, that article was helpful... not as helpful as mark whos advice to me was to lift more weight ! ! ! Read More
a Middle East fiasco...
I probably should have tried the Lebanese belly dancing rather than the food. I kept to my commitment – no wine or dessert. I ordered vegetarian, but it still had lots of calories. I was 1800 ove...
- Posted On August 22, 2007 11:11:52 AM
  ...t one that is permanent. i had it under control until they advised my not taking meds before surgery. what a mistake. too late we get smart. by the way, i am so glad i got back to posting before... Read More
- Posted On August 22, 2007 10:23:07 AM
  i'm thinking you had knee surgery vivian.. any type of surgery is MAJOR when its happening to you.. it will take a bit of time for your whole body to level back out again. and certainly i'm finding... Read More
Welcome Dominique! (& thanx for the recipe, Beck)

...ent is essential for good blood glucose control. I used to "do Atkins", but didn't feel it was the right long term solution for me, even though I do give Dr. Atkins credit for opening my eyes to...
Holiday weekend
...tips or plans to not blow it all out of control?Those of you who don't celebrate, any tips or words of encouragement for those who do?
- Posted On April 9, 2009 08:38:56 PM
  I'm a bit worried for the entire week, Erin. I've been telling myself that I can eat whatever I want as long as it's in moderation. The older I get, the harder it is to lose weight and I keep think... Read More
- Posted On April 10, 2009 09:55:53 AM
  lol I can't work out here and the food is very sugar and fat heavy. My goal is to eat 6 times (Because they only eat twice a day here) and limit the alocohol and drink my water.... that's al... Read More
Ode to Mandee...
...st until you get your "time bomb" under control. Third, do a cleanse. I'm talking about an herbal cleanse not a fast or a date with a probe. A fast really won't get rid of the culprit and a prob...
- Posted On January 19, 2008 09:44:46 AM
  I know some people swear by them, but it sure looks like $28.00 down the toilet to me. I'm having my first colonoscopy this month and dreading it. I hpe nothing's been "unprocessed" in there for ... Read More
- Posted On January 19, 2008 11:22:27 AM
  It all depends on how you look at it I suppose. I was in a ton of pain and constantly uncomfortable and now I am not so it was worth it to me. I was more than happy to have it down the toilet. l... Read More
Wow ya'll have been busy
Hey for those who got here after me, I changed my name on this site. I was posting as mopendorf at the old site. I just didnt like that name, had only been using it for 2 weeks, so decided to chang...
- Posted On July 17, 2007 07:38:13 AM
  ... have kids at my age. I took the remote control away from her, but dont know what I did with it. Rice try gatoraide for you headache. I read in a medical journal, that since most headaches are ... Read More
- Posted On July 17, 2007 04:24:27 AM
  Glad you made it back safely. I'm sure you are gonna be busy with your grandaughter. Got my 13 month old four mornings a week. Who can afford daycare anymore? Also have his sister who is 8 year... Read More
Hi
...e right. It does not go away, but does control it. I still struggle with the "dragging worn out feeling" but after exercising (yoga, stretching) I feel a bit better. Just taking one day at a ...
- Posted On May 6, 2008 03:27:43 PM
  welcome, msmg2k. i have done water therapy a few times over the yrs and it did help. so glad you are finding that it helps you. Read More
- Posted On May 7, 2008 05:41:06 AM
  Welcome, I have heard great things about water therapy. There is not a place that has it near me though :o( I'm looking forward to summer when I can get in the water. I also do not take any rx m... Read More