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Uses for Lemon Balm in the Middle of the Night

Uses for Lemon Balm in the Middle of the Night

The use of lemon balm goes back 2,000 years. Ancient herbalists believed that lemon balm was linked to bees because it has similar healing properties to royal jelly and honey. The plant's sweet, lemony fragrance is inhaled as an aromatherapy to soothe jangled nerves and relax the body. Its volati
Integrating Adherence Into Pharmacoeconomic Analyses

Integrating Adherence Into Pharmacoeconomic Analyses

Why should cost analyses include adherence measurements?
What Is Mirapex Prescribed For?

What Is Mirapex Prescribed For?

Mirapex is the brand name of the prescription medication pramipexole. Doctors typically describe Mirapex for diseases and conditions caused by neurological disorders.
The Role of Vitamins in the Body

The Role of Vitamins in the Body

Studies on the role of vitamins in the body dates back to the early 1700s when James Lind, an English physician, demonstrated that consuming fresh fruits, such as lemons, may prevent scurvy. Further studies revealed that scurvy occurs when there is a deficiency of vitamin C. The other vitamins such
The Physical Properties of Crystals

The Physical Properties of Crystals

Naturally clear quartz crystals are colored by contaminants or structural flaws.raw quartz image by FotoWorx from Fotolia.comCrystals are mineral formations created when constituent ions, atoms and molecules come together to form a recurring molecular pattern that expands in three...
An Overview of Hysterectomy

An Overview of Hysterectomy

What symptoms suggest a need for immediate medical attention?
Life-Years Gained With Meropenem

Life-Years Gained With Meropenem

Should penicillin-allergic patients receive meropenem or ciprofloxacin?
How to Make Therapuetic Bath Salts

How to Make Therapuetic Bath Salts

Bath salts are very easy to make at home. They are made by blending several basic ingredients, all of which have various therapeutic qualities. The minerals in Epsom salts and sea salt are renowned for easing aching joints and reducing stress, among other purported health benefits. The baking soda a
Side Effects of Warfrin

Side Effects of Warfrin

Warfarin, sold under the brand names Coumadin and Jantoven, is a drug that serves as an anticoagulant, or blood thinner. As is often the case with many prescription drugs, warfarin can produce several side effects that vary in intensity and variety. Dose size frequently plays an important role in t
Zocor Side Effects - Fatigue

Zocor Side Effects - Fatigue

Zocor (Simvastatin) is a medication prescribed to treat high cholesterol. High cholesterol significantly increases the risk of future heart disease. This medication prevents the body from making cholesterol by blocking the enzyme that is required to make it. This medication is usually prescribed aft
What Are Good Protein Drinks?

What Are Good Protein Drinks?

Protein-rich smoothies and shakes come in many varities and flavors.Smoothie orange image by Fr??d??ric Massard from Fotolia.comProtein drinks, usually found in the form of a smoothie or a shake, are favored by bodybuilders, dieters, and people who are merely health conscious. There are...
What Vitamins Are in Cabbage?

What Vitamins Are in Cabbage?

Cabbage is a member of the cruciferous family of vegetables. Although it has a bit of a bad reputation as having an unpleasant odor if over cooked, cabbage is loaded with vitamins and nutrients and may have some cancer-fighting properties. Incorporating cabbage into your diet can help you meet the r
Pregabalin Effects

Pregabalin Effects

Pregabalin (brand name Lyrica) is an anticonvulsant and anti-neuralgic often used to manage, but not cure, fibromyalgia and epileptic seizures. Pregabalin also is used by those suffering from post-herpetic neuralgia. It can also be used to treat nerve pain in patients with neuropathy.
Regulating Compounding Pharmacies

Regulating Compounding Pharmacies

What does the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists have to say about the recent concerns regarding compounding pharmacies?
Fenofibrate and Warfarin Interaction

Fenofibrate and Warfarin Interaction

Patients with atrial fibrillation, ventricular thrombi, mechanical valves, and a wide variety of other disorders require long-term anticoagulation with warfarin to prevent embolic events.
How can I properly dispose of medications that I no longer use?

How can I properly dispose of medications that I no longer use?

Tips for safely disposing of medications that are expired or you are no longer using.
Side Effects of Avamys

Side Effects of Avamys

Avamys is a brand-name medication used to treat seasonal and indoor allergies. It is approved for children and adults and is generally effective at treating bothersome allergy symptoms. As with any medication, there are side effects associated with the use of Avamys.
How to Spend your Lunch Hour Effectively

How to Spend your Lunch Hour Effectively

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Side Effects of Excedrin

Side Effects of Excedrin

Excedrin is a popular over-the-counter pain reliever used to treat headaches (including sinus and tension headaches) and migraine headaches. The medicine was the first non-prescription medication to gain approval from the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). As with any medications, some possible sid