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376. Modern Medicine Has Extended Life - BUT 9 Out of 10 People Say "It's a Miserable Extension!" By Chris Humpherys
     Sit down in a quiet place alone and take a minute to notice how you really feel inside and out? Would you consider yourself in good health or living a slow death you call life? As you sit quietly observing yourself, pay attention to the signs and symptoms of your body. Notice the things you've been ignoring such as a low-grade headache that rarely ceases, aching joints, slightly blurred vision, a bulging stomach, sagging chin, no zest for life or maybe a definite feeling of being bone tired an…



377. Defective Heart Defibrillators Recalled by Guidant Corporation By Mike Mahon
     On June17, 2005 Guidant Corporation recalled close to 50,000 heart defibrillators worldwide because of potential malfunctions that could cause injury or death. This recall comes in the wake of two recent deaths among patients who were implanted with Guidant defibrillators. It is believed that Guidant Corporation failed to inform doctors and patients that the defibrillators contained a defect that could cause them to short-circuit.The recalled Guidant defibrillators models include:· Prizm 2 D…



378. Rogue Online Pharmacies: The Internet War Of 2005 By Ian Mason
     Online Pharmacy owners who haven't been working within moral and governmental regulations are in for the ride of their lives. In past months, many of these so called "rogue pharmacies" have either voluntarily shut down or been closed by the powers that be. However, the major illegitimate players have been unable to cover their tracks, and some have been outright irresponsible.Back in 2002, it was easy and comforting to start a personal affiliate site for one of the few legitimate online pharma…



379. Dangers of Overuse of Prescription Medication By Martin Harshberger
     "The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease." -Thomas EdisonThe more we read about prescription medicines the more convinced we are that if at all possible, stay away.Western medicine is concerned solely with treating the symptoms of a condition after they become visible. Treatment of these symptoms mostly involves prescribing some kind of product produced by "Big Pharma".Tru…



380. The Neurological Exam: Evaluating the Master Organ By Gary Cordingley
     How does a mind contemplate itself? That's a philosophical question I'll leave to minds smarter than mine, but what I can tell you is how to examine the brain and other parts of the nervous system.Most people are familiar with how doctors examine a heart or set of lungs. The physical exam of these organs consists mainly of using a stethoscope to listen to them in action. But when it comes to examining components of the nervous system—consisting of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves and …



381. Medication Compliance Kit ... A Life Saver By Jane Langdon
     Pill Proof LLC introduces the first, easy to use medication compliance kit for consumers and medical professionals. Owner, Jane Langdon, has a sister in law with Parkinson’s Disease. While visiting her sister in law’s doctor, he noted that the biggest problem with her progress was correctly taking her many medications. Jane asked if there was a system available to help her. The doctor replied,“ No, I wish there was”. Jane asked if she made one, would he be interested in it. “Make it and I wil…



382. 3 Simple Ways To Save On Prescription Meds By Matthew Keegan
     If you are taking prescription medicines, you know that one of the chief complaints of users is the outrageous cost for some medications. Even if you have a prescription plan through your employer or via the government you are likely paying much more for these medications today than just a few years ago. Many newer medications cost a mint to buy, but you literally cannot live without them. Here are three suggestions to help you reign in prescription costs.1. Split your pills in half. That’s ri…



383. Stevens Johnson Syndrome Lawyer Says: Get Help By Margaret Wommack
     SJS is an allergic reaction to certain medications that can result in death. It has been linked to pain killers, antibiotics, barbiturates, anti-convulsants, non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs, arthritis medications, and sulfa antibiotics such as Bextra, Arava, Aventis, Remicade, Allopurinol, Phenytoin, Carbamazepine, Ibuprofen, Daypro, children’s Motrin, Advil, Lamectal and Topamax. Stevens Johnson Syndrome reactions include inflammation of mucosal membranes (mouth, throat, eyes, genital tra…



384. Treating Constipation With Natural Remedies By Alexander Sviridov
     There are two basic types of constipation - organic and functional. Organic constipation is a result of some physical change, obstruction, or distortion in your colon. This type of constipation needs immediate attention from a doctor.This article only covers Functional Constipation. This type of constipation is a result of not following a proper diet, drinking enough fluids, having good emotional health and not having a good lifestyle - a lifestyle that promotes good movement of digested foods…



385. Hypertension & High Blood Pressure: How To Improve Life Threatening Weight-Related Diseases By Ian Mason
     The American Heart Association estimates that one of three Americans have have hypertension. And yet many of us don’t know what it is, why it’s dangerous, and what the treatment options are.What Is Hypertension?Hypertension is a fancy medical word for high blood pressure.Your blood carries nutrients and oxygen to your body, and picks up waste like carbon dioxide. The heart pumps the blood through “pipes” - blood vessels called arteries- and the blood returns to the heart through veins.Blood pr…



386. Learn How To Meditate From Animals By Steven Gillman
     You can learn how to meditate from a book, but meditation is as much an art as a science, and arts especially are better taught by live teachers than by books. That is why meditation is often learned quicker and brought to a deeper level when the beginner has someone to model their practice on. Can that someone be a dog, cat or other animal?Learn How To Meditate From Your CatHave you ever watched a cat clean itself? It is usually fully involved in the process, and if you watch, you can intuiti…



387. A Closer Look at Neck Pain Relief By Eddie Tobey
     Neck pain afflicts many people at some point in their life - two-thirds of American adults report having experienced at least one incidence of neck pain in their lives. You can strain your neck during exercise, at work, or even something as simple as turning over in your sleep. It’s an ailment so common that it has even earned it’s own colloquialism. But while your boss, neighbor, or even children can all be a real “pain in the neck” sometimes, so can the pain in your neck!So how do you get …



388. Lunesta Side Effects By Ian Mason
     Before you decide to buy Lunesta, make sure you have read over all pertinent information about how Lunesta works, and what side effects you might experience.Let's go over Lunesta Side EffectsIf you notice any of the following side effects, stop taking Lunesta immediately and contact your local emergency room. They include allergic reactions; symptoms of which include breathing problems; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; closing of your throat; and hives.Consult with your doctor as soon as…



389. Lunesta Personality Changes By Ian Mason
     Lunesta is a newly released sleeping pill. Marketed as a revolutionary sleep aid, Lunesta is the only medication approved by the FDA for long term treatment of insomnia symptoms. Although Lunesta is a quality medicine that has already helped many people cure their insomnia symptoms and get a better night's sleep, there is something you should know before your buy Lunesta.Let me first say that these changes in behavior and thinking were not observed during Lunesta treatment in clinical trials. …



390. Lunesta Dependence By Ian Mason
     Lunesta is a newly released sleeping pill. Marketed as a revolutionary sleep aid, Lunesta is the only medication approved by the FDA for long term treatment of insomnia symptoms. Although Lunesta is a quality medicine that has already helped many people cure their insomnia symptoms and get a better night's sleep, there is something you should know before your buy Lunesta.Some people taking sleep medicines such as Ambien, Lunesta and Sonata develop dependence on the medication over a long perio…



391. Medical Collections By Steve Austin
     Although you make a patient feel better, there isn't usually anything tangible to be a reminder of your service. When it comes time for the patient to pay their bills, yours is often at the bottom of the pile. You are competing with other credit grantors that supplied a tangible product, or something they really enjoy like cable or their cell phone and therefore your medical collections problem is more difficult.This is why it's important to learn as much as possible about your patient and mak…



392. Talking Money with Your Doctor: Drugs and Tests for Less By Gary Cordingley
     Would you buy groceries without knowing their prices? I suspect not. You probably compare the costs of different boxes of cereal in order to get the best deal. But when it comes to medical care, do you even ask for the prices involved?While it's true that good health is priceless, and cutting corners on health care is risky, there is still much you can do in order to obtain the same good value in medical care that you insist upon in other areas of your life.If you lack a prescription plan that…



393. Side Effects of Some Drugs that Are Lowering Blood Pressure(part Two) By Groshan Fabiola
     Alpha blockers —Alpha blockers has a big hand in lowering the blood pressure. A patient may suffer from fast heart rate, dizziness or a drop in blood pressure when stand or walk.Combined alpha and beta-blockers — lower blood pressure patients experience a drop in blood pressure when they stand up and try to walk.Central agonists — Alpha methyldopa (Aldomet) may lower your blood pressure when your stand or walk which result in weakness or dizziness in your body. This drug may also cause drowsin…



394. Latest Medical Spa Equipment Showcased at New York Medical Spa Expo By Jeff Russell
     This year, the New York Medical Spa Expo confirmed the Medical Spa industry is continuing to grow. “Not only did thousands of Spa and Medical Spa owners visit this year’s show, but we also saw the release of some new and noteworthy equipment perfect for the medical spa environment” says Jeff Russell, the CEO of MedSpa Financing.New this Year – Hair RejuvenationWhen you attend these shows you know you are going to see many devices for removing unwanted hair, but what about improving the appeara…



395. Over The Counter Drugs: How To Safely Choose The Right Medication By Ian Mason
     What Medication Can Cure Me?1. Am I expecting a cure? Some medications relieve symptoms – that is, they stop the itching, pain, redness, etc – but do not actually get to the source of the illness. Some illnesses, like the common cold, can’t be treated/cured, so looking for an OTC drug may be a waste of time; getting rest and drinking fluids may be a better way to spend your afternoon! Other things, like yeast infections, can be treated by over the counter medications; if the infection is makin…



396. Why R.I.C.E.? By Louise Roach
     What is R.I.C.E. and why do you need it? One of the most recommended icing techniques for reducing inflammation and treating minor injuries is R.I.C.E., an acronym for rest, ice, compression and elevation. It is best used for pulled muscles, sprained ligaments, soft tissue injury, and joint aches. Applying R.I.C.E. treatments will decrease pain, inflammation, muscle spasms, swelling and tissue damage. It achieves this by reducing blood flow from local vessels near the injury and decreasing…



397. Mexico: Drugs Galore! By Douglas Bower
     You are going to find this incredible and I assure you I am not making any of this up: You can waltz into any pharmacy (Farmacia) in Mexico and buy almost anything without a prescription. Except for controlled substances, you can get most anything you want or need simply by asking.This is astoundingly advantageous. Just think of it. You don't necessarily have to pay a doctor's office fee to get a prescription that you already know that you need. Let me qualify this statement.When I have pain i…



398. Facial Pain: When a Nerve Is a Live Wire By Gary Cordingley
     Of all the places in the body that can hurt, the face might seem the strangest. But for some people, that's exactly where the agony occurs, and the cause is a nerve gone haywire.How peripheral nerves involve themselves in pain is sometimes confusing. Here's a handy way to think of the two basic patterns:#1: The nerve is the messenger. If you have a dental abscess, a facial sunburn or a sinus infection, you can count on pain being present. Where does it come from? Special nerve endings de…



399. Zyprexa Side Effects are Deadly: Effects Include NMS By Margaret Wommack
     Zyprexa is a prescription drug that treats schizophrenia, acute mania and bipolar disorder. It is a psychotropic drug that treats the psychotic disorders of the mind but unlike other drugs for psychotic disorders, Zyprexa is an atypical antipsychotic. Eli Lily, the manufacturer of the drug Zyprexa, has been accused of promoting off-label prescriptions of Zyprexa, many to children, knowing that the FDA would force them to include risk information on the label and that the FDA has not approved t…



400. Celebrex? Vioxx? Can My Doctor Provide Me With Safe Prescription Painkillers? By Ian Mason
     The news has been full of the recent FDA findings on a new set of drugs to help relieve pain. These drugs have been approved for re-release, but it is unclear whether Vioxx will be available again and whether physicians will feel comfortable prescribing Celebrex and Bextra for many of their patients.What happened to Celebrex and Vioxx?Celebrex, Vioxx, and Bextra are all non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, pronounced en-said-z), similar to drugs like ibuprofen and naproxen, that are …



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