OrganizedWisdom Health - Treatments

Lactose Intolerance Natural Treatments

Jkg0679 — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:55:34 GMT

Lactose intolerance natural treatments include taking lactose supplements, making dietary changes, drinking acidophilus milk, and eating yogurt with live cultures. People with lactose intolerance should also limit their intake of dairy products. There is no cure for lactose intolerance, so it is importnant to learn how to control symptoms.

Fast Facts:

Lactose intolerance is an inability to digest dairy products.
Lactose intolerance effects both males and females equally.
Lactose intolerance symptoms include nausea, stomach cramps, bloating, gas, and diarrhea.

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How to Treat Fibromyalgia Pain

KenyottaE — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:44:30 GMT

Treating fibromyalgia pain may involve using a combination of traditional and alternative methods. Over-the-counter and prescription medications can help to ease pain for some fibromyalgia sufferers. Acetaminophen and NSAIDs have shown mixed results in reducing fibromyalgia pain. Alternative methods such as acupuncture, biofeedback, and massage therapy have also proven effective for some people.

Fast Facts:

Fibromyalgia is a condition that is characterized by widespread chronic pain and fatigue.
NSAIDs are not as effective when used alone to treat fibromyalgia pain.
Herbal supplements such as ginkgo biloba have also been used to treat fibromyalgia pain.

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How Does an Inhaler Work

Jkg0679 — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:42:46 GMT

Use of an inhaler depends on the type of inhaler. A metered dose inhaler works by pushing down on a canister as the patient breathes in. A dry powder inhaler works by breathing the powder in.

Fast Facts:

Dry powder inhalers require a quicker breath than a metered dose inhaler.
The patient should hold their breath for a count of 10 after using an inhaler.
Inhalers need to be cleaned periodically.

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Children and Cholesterol Treatment

Jkg0679 — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:11:19 GMT

The best treatment for high cholesterol in children is to consume a healthy diet and get plenty of exercise. Medication to treat high cholesterol may be prescribed in children over eight years of age with LDL cholesterol levels of 190 or higher. It is recommended that children who are at risk for developing high cholesterol start getting tested between two and ten years of age.

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Children aged two through eighteen should have a total cholesterol reading of less than 170 mg/dL.
High cholesterol increases the risk for coronary artery disease and heart attack.
High cholesterol can be hereditary.

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Chemotherapy

AmyS — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:18:39 GMT

Chemotherapy, also known as cytotoxic therapy, is the treatment of cancer with drugs that destroy cancer cells. These drugs often are referred to as "anticancer" drugs. Chemotherapy affects all parts of the body, not just cancer cells. Anticancer drugs work by stopping the cancer cells from growing and multiplying.

Fast Facts

There are many different types of drugs used in chemotherapy. Examples of commonly used drugs include doxorubicin, methotrexate, gemcitabine, and cyclophosphamide.
Chemotherapy can be used in different ways. Neoadjuvant therapy is used before surgery to shrink a tumor. Adjuvant therapy is used after surgery to reduce the risk of the tumor returning. Chemotherapy may be used at the start of cancer treatment or as treatment for cancer that has returned.
It is administered in three ways; intravenously, orally, and through an injection.
Nausea, pain, fatigue, depression, hair loss, and weakness are a few common side effects of chemotherapy.

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Effect of Coenzyme Q10 on Statins

Amymarlatt — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:59:08 GMT

Statins prevent the production of coenzyme q10 (CoQ10) in the body. There are supplements you can buy to replace the enzyme in your body. CoQ10 is important for the prevention of rhabdomyolysis, which is a side effect of statin drugs. CoQ10 may also be effective in helping with joint and muscle pain associated with statin drug side effects. Always ask your doctor before taking any medications, including supplements.

Fast Facts:

Soybean, sesame, and rapeseed oil have high amounts of CoQ10.
Pork and beef are foods that are also high in CoQ10.
CoQ10 is also used to help cancer patients.

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Hypercholesterolemia Treatments

Crdelucas — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:21:40 GMT

Lifestyle changes, medications, and alternative therapies are common treatment options for hypercholesterolemia. Hypercholesterolemia, also known as high cholesterol, occurs when a soft, waxy, fat-like substance is overabundant in the body. Reducing high cholesterol reduces the chance of having a heart attack, stroke, or developing heart disease.

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The normal range for total cholesterol levels is between 140 and 200 mg/dL.
Drugs for high cholesterol include statins, statin combinations, bile acid binding resins, fibrates, niacin, and cholesterol absorption inhibitors.
Statins are prescribed most frequently for lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels.
Fish oil, soy protein, garlic, plant stanols and sterols are common nutritional supplements used to lower cholesterol.
The TLC (therapeutic lifestyle changes) diet and Mediterranean diet are recommended for people who have high cholesterol.
For children under the age of two, diet and exercise are the recommended treatment. Statins may be prescribed for children over the age of eight but this treatment is controversial.

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Pessary

Jkg0679 — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:22:34 GMT

A pessary, also called a vaginal pessary, is a device that is inserted inside the vagina and supports the vaginal wall and pelvic organs. Pessaries are used to treat conditions such as urinary incontinence, a cystocele, and a rectocele. The device can be used to avoid surgery, or until surgery is performed.

Fast Facts:

Pessaries can be inserted by a health care professional.
Pessaries need to be removed for cleaning periodically.
Pessaries do not cure conditions, but rather are used for management of the condition being treated.

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ADHD Solutions

Amymarlatt — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:13:15 GMT

There are many attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) solutions available. The solutions include medication, education, and therapy. A more natural way to help with ADHD is your diet; this can include taking a vitamin supplement and eating foods high in protein, especially for breakfast. Aerobic exercise is another way to help ADHD. You should also make changes in the way you sleep and in your daily routine. A few simple changes and maybe even an herbal supplement may be all you need to help relieve many of your ADHD symptoms.

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There are foods that will make your child more hyper, such as caffeine and sugar.
People who have ADHD may also suffer from learning disabilities, depression, anxiety, and drug and alcohol addictions.
Meditation and yoga can be healthy alternatives to ADHD medications, or can be used as complimentary therapies.
Herbal supplements may help maintain your brain and your nervous system.

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Bladder Control Training

Amymarlatt — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:52:55 GMT

Bladder control training is a therapy that can help you in treating urinary incontinence. A doctor will first try to find the reason for the incontinence. Then the first step of bladder training is learning your limits. Going to the bathroom at specific times all day everyday is another important step. If the urge to go to the bathroom happens between your specific bathroom times, suppress the urge with deep breathing exercises. Training may take up to 12 weeks until you meet your goal.

Fast Facts:

Pelvic muscle exercises or kegels will also help in your bladder control training.
Too much or even too little fluids can effect urinary incontinence.
Caffeine and alcohol are diuretics and will make you produce more urine.

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