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Magnesium for Atrial Tachyarrhythmias
Magnesium is inexpensive and has a favorable tolerability profile. Current agents used for treatment and prevention often have limited efficacy and can have an unfavorable adverse-effect profile.
Cold Showers & Acne
Acne plagues both teenagers and adults. This condition negatively effects self-esteem and can be difficult to eradicate. One easy prevention method is a cold shower every day.
Heart Disease in Women: Different Than in Men?
Is it chest pain or GI discomfort? Review symptoms of MI in women.
What Happened to Junior Seau?
Junior Seau was posthumously diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) which likely contributed to his suicide.
Vitamin B-1 Information
Vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, is necessary for many body functions. According to Life Clinic, each day men should get 1.5 mg and women 1.1 mg.
What Are the Uses of Iron?
Iron deficiency can cause a variety of problems in the body. Before considering an iron supplement, try eating more iron-rich foods like egg yolks, dark, leafy greens, red meat, iron-enriched cereals, legumes, artichokes or mollusks, to name a few. It's important to always consult a doctor before be
Pharmacologic and Complementary Therapy for Migraine Prophylaxis
Are beta blockers and antidepressants effective for migraine prevention?
Side Effects of Ruby Reds
Ruby Red grapefruit have a range of positive and negative health effects.grapefruit image by Andrey Rakhmatullin from Fotolia.comMany people enjoy Ruby Red grapefruit as a healthy snack or with breakfast. The health benefits of Ruby Reds are well-known: they are high in vitamin C and the...
Pycnogenol Dangers
Pycnogenol is an herbal extract derived from the bark of a French pine tree. Research suggests that Pycnogenol may help reduce unpleasant menopausal symptoms. Proponents claim many other benefits as well. No serious side effects have been reported, but researchers note potential hazards.
How Does Mace Work?
What Is Mace?Mace is actually a brand name of self-defense products. The name is associated with pepper spray, but many companies besides Mace manufacture pepper spray. Mace manufactures three types of this product: Pepper Foam, Triple Action and PepperGard or Pepper Mace. Triple Action...
Side Effects of Tapazol
Tapazole is a medication primarily used to treat an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). A brand name for methimazole, Tapazole also is prescribed to lessen symptoms or inactivate the gland before surgical removal or radioactive iodine treatment. Side effects are uncommon.
Regulations of Pharmaceutical Companies
The FDA regulates pharmaceutical companies to protect consumers from bad products.medication image by palms from Fotolia.comThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) works to monitor firms producing, developing and marketing drugs in the U.S. marketplace. The goal of the FDA is to protect...
Side Effects of Lexapro When Used With Alcohol
Lexapro is a medicine commonly prescribed for anxiety or depression. Lexapro does have common central nervous system effects, precisely as alcoholic beverages do. The general consensus seems to be that you may drink alcohol in small to moderate doses with Lexapro. Professionals in the health care fi
Types of Nutrients & Vitamins
Fresh foods are filled with nutrients that your body can use.healthy foods image by Steve Lovegrove from Fotolia.comThe body breaks down the foods we eat in order to use nutrients found in these items. While many people focus on eating healthy foods in order to maintain a healthy weight,...
Vitamin Needs for Women
If a woman has an ideal diet, she won't need to take vitamins. According to the Mayo Clinic, vitamins and dietary supplements are meant to complement your diet, not be a substitute for food. Taking a vitamin cannot replicate the nutrients and other benefits that you derive from eating food, such as
Side Effects of Dutasteride
Dutasteride is a medication prescribed to shrink an enlarged prostate gland caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia. Available in the United States only under the brand Avodart, dutasteride lowers amounts of the hormone responsible for prostate growth.
Information About Effexor Medicine
Effexor is a non-addictive prescription drug used to treat major depression. Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Inc. manufactures it. Contraindication, discontinuation, Serotonin Syndrome and side effects are important considerations when taking this drug.
Problems With Statins
Statins refers to a group of drugs that doctors use to treat patients with high cholesterol levels. These drugs are able to block a chemical in the body that is necessary to the production of cholesterol. High levels of cholesterol can lead to a buildup of plaque in the arteries, and furthermore, he
Side Effects of Rosehip
Side effects of rosehip use are not at all common, and they are usually associated with ingesting large amounts of the herb. However, persons who are interested in using rosehips should use a grain of caution, as any type of herb has the potential to cause side effects and allergic reactions in some
The Long-Term Effects of Tamoxifen
Tamoxifen has been used as a treatment for breast cancer for more than 30 years and is considered the gold standard for preventing recurrence. Sold under the brand name Nolvadex, the drug has many side effects but most are temporary and just a few are long-term.