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10 steps to recover from a postnatal depression
Could you have postnatal depression? If you feel something isn't right and maybe hasn't been right for some time, be prepared to look at whether you may have postnatal depression. The first step is allowing ...read more
Alternative treatments for mental disorders
In BC, doctors routinely prescribe medications for people with depression, anxiety disorders and other mental disorders. But the widespread use of medications doesn't mean that drugs are the ...read more
Anti-depressants: do they really help?
Drugs can often suppress underlying problems, only to find when the patient stops taking the anti-depressant drug, they become depressed. There is a higher relapse rate from medicatio...read more
Are you in need of acne relief ?
Acne is a problem that affects not just teenagers but adults also. If you are in need of relief, there are a multitude of products, remedies, potions, etc. on the market help you. The first trip should be to ...read more
Beware of the dust mites
House-dust mites Many people with asthma are sensitive to the droppings of house-dust mites. These are tiny creatures that live in the dust that builds up around the house, in carpets, bedding, soft furnishi...read more
Cystic acne: causes , cures and myths
You should be able to find several indispensable facts about acne in the following paragraphs. If there's at least one fact you didn't know before, imagine the difference it might make.Cystic acne is one of t...read more
Do we need orthomolecular medicines?
Orthomolecular medicine The therapy principle of orthomolecular medicine is based on the realisation that the human body needs vitamins, minerals, trace elementsread moreDrugs used to treat patients with Congenital Heart Conditions
Not all patients with cardiac problems will require the use of medication. If the patient does need it, the drugs prescribed will depend on the nature of the heart condition, and the degree o...read more
General asthma tips for parents
Do I need to take extra care of my child? Can my child play sport? Will she be safe sleeping at a friend’s house? It is natural for parents to worry about their child’s asthma and it is stressful watching your ch...read more
General information about breastfeeding
How can I tell my baby is getting enough milk? Signs to look out for are: Frequent wet/dirty nappies Taking regular feeds - (average 8-12 feeds in 24hrs) Baby is active, alert has a good ...read more
Herbal medication vs quackery
By 1930, "Dr." John R. Brinkley of Arkansas, Kansas had transplanted over 16,000 goat testicles into men who wanted to relive their youth. At $750 per procedure, he became a wealthy man. Needless to say, we would ca...read more
How do doctors treat infertility?
Infertility can be treated with medicine, surgery, artificial insemination or assisted reproductive technology. Many times these treatments are combined. About two-thirds of couples who are treated for infert...read more
How is atherosclerosis treated?
The goals of treatment are to reduce the symptoms and prevent the complications of atherosclerosis. Your doctor will recommend which treatments are best for you after reviewing your symptoms, your risk factor...read more
How is von Willebrand Disease treated?
Most cases of von Willebrand disease are mild and often do not require treatment. Treatment may only be needed after a surgery, tooth extraction, or an accident. For those who need treatment, one or more of t...read more
How to treat psoriasis?
The type of treatment prescribed for psoriasis depends on several factors the most important being the severity of the condition in the individual. Treating PS is a very hit and miss affair although there are...read more
Inhalers to treat asthma
Although there is no cure for asthma, there are some excellent medicines available to help you to control your asthma so that is does not interfere with your daily life. It is important that ...read more
Introduction to asthma treatments
Asthma is an individual condition, it varies from person to person. Health professionals are advisers to your health, but ultimately you decide which treatment is best for you.The aim of con...read more
Living with ms: family planning
Family Planning Although MS itself does not affect the course of pregnancy, labor, or delivery, there are many other factors to consider. First, the issue of physically caring for a child in...read more
Medication for alzheimer's disease
Currently, three drugs are available that can improve memory and delay disease progression in Alzheimer's disease. The drugs belong to the class called cholinesterase inhibitorsread moreMedications for weight loss
Many overweight people experience intense cravings for food and feel the need for medications to suppress their appetite. Several prescription medications are available as well as several ove...read more
Minocycline, a great acne therapy!
Minocycline pills are antibiotics sold as Minocin, Dynacin, Vectrin and generic minocycline. This antibiotic has been in use since the 1970's and is a great acne therapy. It kills the acne bacteria more effec...read more
Should you use make up to cover up your acne?
The following article presents the very latest information on acne. If you have a particular interest in acne, then this informative article is required reading.Acne can leave the skin looking red blotchy, an...read more
Side effects of asthma medicines
Side effects of reliever medicines Relievers are a safe and effective medicine and have very few side effects. You cannot overdose on reliever medicine. Some relievers can temporarily increase your heartbeat...read more
Some key points regarding asthma
Asthma is a chronic disease that affects your airways, the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs. In asthma, the inside walls of your airways are inflamed, or swollen. The infla...read more
Sport and asthma
Exercise often leads to wheezing and coughing in people who have asthma. This type of asthma is known as Exercise Induced asthma (EIA).Some people only experience asthma duri...read more
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