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Over Medication; Grandma is on Drugs

It is very interesting this hypochondriac attitude which permeates our society? The power of suggestion is alive and well? "Do not feel good today, take a drug?" Oh that made you feel a different way? Take another drug? Oh those two together caused another feeling you do not like, my oh my, here is a third drug?

The Lower Cost Prescription Drug Alternative

Today in the United States, there are hundreds of thousands of people who do not have and cannot afford adequate health care coverage.

What is Bextra? (FDA Recalled Drug)

The drug helps reduce the pain of swelling and fever without causing stomach irritation like aspirin.

Do you suffer from Osteoarthritis? Here's how to tell!

Arthritis affects approximately 70 million Americans- that's one in three adults and more than 300,000 children. Learn some basic facts about the most common type of arthritis.

Doc, my mouth is so dry all the time. What could be the problem?

When finding relief from dry eyes and dry mouth isn't easy, it could be a sign of a more serious condition...Important information you need to know about Sjogren's syndrome.

Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic Medicine is an holistic approach that relies on natural remedies. Sunlight, air and water are thought of as natural healers...

The Medical Community Changes Its Mind

Find out some interesting facts about medicine, Dr. Barry Sears and the Zone Lifestyle. This article initially appeared in the May issue of the Zone Net newsletter.

The Truth about C Reactive Protein and Cholesterol Lowering Drugs

Doctors are not exactly sure why some people have elevated C reactive protein and others have normal levels, but they do know that high C reactive protein is linked to higher rates of heart disease, stroke, heart attack, and sudden cardiac death.

Three Antioxidants (ginko biloba, grade seed extract, and selenium) for Alzheimer's Treatment

There are numerous antioxidants available to combat free radicals in the bloodstream of Alzheimer's patients. The best antioxidants are foods, such as blueberries. However, because of the expense and limitations on getting dietary antioxidants, the Alzheimer's patients may need to take supplements. I recommend three of the best antioxidants: selenium, ginko biloba, and grade seed extract.

Zicam Side Effects: Shortens Colds But Permanently Destroys Sense of Smell

Many users of Zicam are complaining of anosmia which is a loss of smell and consequently diminishment or loss of taste. Although scientists have long know about the potential harm of zinc and that applying zinc to the nasal cavity damages or destroys nasal nerves, Matrixx Initiatives, the manufacturer of Zicam, has not properly warned users about this life-altering side effect.