Oct 26, 2007
Must We Pack Tylenol in Our Toiletry Bag on Every Trip?
| By Reed Oxman Popping two Tylenol tablets has become as common as drinking orange juice for their medicinal effects. The generic name for Tylenol is Acetaminophen. However, due to the many Pharmaceutical companies needing to show a yearly profit to their shareholders, there probably exists in the neighborhood of 100 different trade names for Tylenol. How did Tylenol become so popular? If you were to count the mber of different television commercials for this one product, of course each commercial represents a different trade name production, you could reach close to if not equal to 100 different trade names. These trade products differ by the fillers used to make a pill, the packaging, the name, and of course the price. Tylenol is one of the very few medications found on board every commercial aircraft. How did it make it on board? Well, it had to pass a numerous number of strict barriers. How did it do this? Well, it has to have a low toxicity, a wide range of the number of pills between no effect to a nontoxic effect that a flight attendant could be trusted not to overdose a client. What do the airlines use as their source book on the actions, effects, dosages, potential hazards, minimal if any side effects, and potential if any for addiction. The corporate highly paid individuals of every airline ( an example of one means of transportation that offers it to their customers) use the Physicians Desk Reference or PDR as their source or Bible for the answers to all their questions. Why the PDR? Because it is the book used in every physicians office or clinic, in every hospital and so on. Now why is this the case? Because the book is completely free to Physicians no matter where they practice. How does a medication get into the PDR and who overseas what is printed in this book about each drug? Well, the best way to answer these questions is to draw a parallel between the PDR and the Bell and AT & T yellow pages. What do I mean by this? The only way that a business gets listed in the yellow pages, and what is advertised about this business is dependant strictly upon the number of dollars paid to the producers of the yellow pages. A business can say anything they wish to as long as they pay for space used. So how are the Yellow Pages similar to the PDR? Consider them twin siblings. What medications and what are said about these medications are also dependent strictly on what a company pays for the space to advertise their product. Do Physicians truly rely upon the PDR as the pharmaceutical commercials and advertisements would lead us to believe? Of course not. However, the American public have been brain washed to believe that if the PDR says that Tylenol is a great pain killer, a great anti headache medication, an antipyretic (normalizes a fever), and all the other numerous actions attributed to Tylenol, that it must be true. And this is how we come to find 1-2 shelves full of different trade named Tylenol containers, with a wide range of prices depending of the visual aspect of the packaging in every pharmacy or large grocery store. Well then the question comes up rather quickly, "What are the proven actions of Tylenol." Until just a few years ago, all the actions that you have been told were attributed to Tylenol, were all based on old wives tails. Not until a few years ago was Tylenol finally put through a controlled double blind study to answers these questions. This was a very large study, involving more than a thousand patients in one large hospital in the U.S. and one large hospital in Britain. Well, what where the results? What are the true actions of Tylenol that we should be paying for and which actions are purely false advertising. According to this well accepted study which was carried out without any significant problems, the results found that Tylenol has one and only one therapeutic action on the human body and that is an antipyretic (lowers the temperature) effect on a fever in both children and Adults. So now, let us return to our original question about what over the counter medications such as Tylenol should we always pack when traveling. Before this final answer is given, we need to understand how do we explain all the advertising for Tylenol that we hear almost every day of our lives. We are told that it stops headaches, it is a cold medication, it is an antipain medication. If these same advertising agencies add on the words extra strength, we are then told emphatically that we have each of the previous effects but even stronger and faster acting against those symptoms. It is freedom of speech that allows all these lies to be televised, broadcasted on the radio, and written in periodicals. Thank goodness, there exists another over the counter medication called Motrin (also called ibuprofen, Advil and so on) which again is one medication with one generic and numerous trade names. This is the better medication to take with you in its generic form of ibuprofen. It can act as an antipyretic, it is a pain killer, it reduces inflammation, and it is easier on the stomach than is aspirin that has the same actions. Therefore the moral of the story is that everyday we are deliberately lied to in the name of money. What is important is to learn the truth, teach the truth, and live the truth. Maybe in the future, when our peoples have colonized several nearby planets, what we hear has a chance of being the truth since we might have, by then, a government that is an example to us of living the truth. Until then, keep reading periodicals, read books, go to lectures and keep working you brain like a muscle so that you will automatically pack ibuprofen when traveling and not Tylenol. Reed Oxman, the author of the above, is also creator and owner of the best place to purchase your needed http://www.absolutelyfabuloustravel.com/ digital camera and http://www.absolutelyfabuloustravel.com/ portable DVD player, along with all the other needed http://www.absolutelyfabuloustravel.com/ travel accessories that for this trip you will remember them prior to your departure. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Reed_Oxman |
Oct 24, 2007
What You Need To Know About Cholesterol Drugs And Medications
| By Cindy Heller It is extremely important to educate ourselves before using any kinds of drugs or medications for any kind of illness or medical problems, especially if it something as serious as high cholesterol. This is because it can turn out to be fatal if neglected. That is why we should learn more about drugs and medications used to treat high cholesterol. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat like substance which is found in our cells and blood stream. Cholesterol is important for our body because it produces hormones and cell membranes. Our body needs some cholesterol to function. However, too much cholesterol will clog our arteries and cause coronary heart disease. This can in turn lead to a heart attack. Although our body produces the cholesterol it needs, we also accumulate it through our intake of food products which contains it such as: egg yolks, poultry, butter, cheese and whole milk. There are two types of cholesterol which are: the LDL or low-density lipoprotein, which is the bad cholesterol and HDL or high-density cholesterol, which is the good cholesterol. When our bad cholesterol level is high, we must do everything we can to lower it, including the use of drugs and medications. Choosing The Right Cholesterol Drug Many cholesterol drugs are now available on the market. Although some of these drugs can be obtained over the counter, you need to consult your doctor before you purchase and start taking any cholesterol medication. Some cholesterol drugs may have serious side effects which may do you more harm than good. Your doctor is the only person who can advise you which cholesterol drug is best for you since he is the only one who knows your medical history, your state of health and which cholesterol medicine is suitable for you. One of the types of drugs your doctor prescribe for cholesterol medication could be the statin drug. This drug is known be effective in reducing cholesterol levels. Your doctor may also prescribe an enzyme supplement with the statin drugs because your body will need more of a certain type of enzyme when taking statin drugs. Another type of drug your doctor may prescribe is a bile acid sequestrate. It will help control bile acids that are secreted in the liver and gall bladder. It will travel through the intestine and softens fatty material in food, helping it become absorbed in a better way through your system. Non Medical Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol Besides taking cholesterol medications, you can try other non medical ways to lower your cholesterol. You can lower your cholesterol levels by modifying your diet and start taking only low or no cholesterol foods. Avoid trans and saturated fats from your diet as they are the main causes that raise your bad cholesterol level. Besides modifying your diet, you should also increase your physical activities. Remember to exercise regularly, as it will not only help you lose weight, but lower your cholesterol level too. Taking The Right Cholesterol Medication If your doctor has confirmed that you suffer from high cholesterol levels after a series of tests, he may prescribe a cholesterol medication to help you lower your cholesterol levels and achieve a normal and healthier cholesterol level. Your doctor may also suggest that you make some lifestyle changes, altering the way you live your life and modifying the food you eat to help you achieve normal cholesterol levels quickly. If you take the right medication and make the right lifestyle changes as your doctor advises you, you should be able to achieve a healthy cholesterol level within a short period of time. You should also be aware that cholesterol medication can be quite expensive. Remember that it can have many side effects that may cause problems for you. That is why you should always consult a doctor before you take any kind of cholesterol medications. Stop taking any cholesterol medication if you are concerned about a side effect that occurs after taking it. Always consult your doctor should this occur and inform him of the side effects so that he can advise you if you have to discontinue the medication. Also remember that it is important to follow all the instructions on the medication because improperly taking any medication can cause serious problems for you. Cindy Heller is a professional writer. Visit Cholesterol Lowering Food to learn more about low cholesterol food and other high cholesterol diet. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Cindy_Heller |
Oct 23, 2007
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Doctors - Instantly Make an Extra $5,362 Every Month
| By Russ Carpenter If you have a normal medical practice, you're most likely losing thousands of dollars every month. That's money that can go straight to your bottom line. How is this possible you may ask? The answer lies in your waiting room. Sure you run a busy practice and it seems that your waiting room is always full, but you know that every day you have patients who don't show up for their scheduled appointment, for one reason or another. Not that big of a deal, right? Think again. Let's do a little math. Let's say you're a general practitioner and have a busy family practice. On an average day, you see about 25 patients. Let's also assume that your average ticket for treating a patient is $75. If everyone shows up, you should bring in $1,875 a day, which adds up to $41,250 per month. But what about the no-shows? A recent study by a national medical group association estimates that the average no-show rate for a family practice is 18%. So, if you take 18% of your monthly revenue away due to no-shows, that's $7,425 you are losing every month! No-shows and the need to reduce them are not a new phenomenon. Practices have always struggled with this. The traditional approach to reducing no-shows has been mailing out reminder cards or having your staff place reminder calls. While this can reduce no-shows, this approach is not free. Practices tell me that it's not uncommon to dedicate a full-time employee to this chore. Devoting a full-time employee (FTE) solely to this task will likely cost you $25,000 to $30,000 a year. When you add this cost in, you're probably about break even. Luckily for you, there are alternative methods for reducing no-shows. The most cost effective (and therefore profitable) solution is an automated appointment reminder system. There are many flavors of this solution on the market. You've likely received a few computerized reminder calls yourself. To get the most bang for the buck, you'll want a system that can be integrated into your existing practice management software. An integrated reminder system will automatically read ahead in your patient schedule and make the calls for you. To take advantage of this nifty approach, you'll need a practice management solution that is capable of working with automated reminder systems. How effective are automated appointment reminder systems? Recent research has shown that a properly executed reminder system can bring no-shows down to as little as 5%. Let's crunch some numbers again. When your busy family practice brings no-shows down to 5% from 18%, that 13% boost in patient traffic averages $243.75 in extra revenue per day. Given an average of 22 workdays per month, that puts an average of $5,362 in your pocket every month. I don't know about you, but I could certainly find a use for an extra $5,362 each month! Russ B. Carpenter is a nationally-published author and expert on medical practice management software and electronic medical records software. Find more about reducing no-shows at http://www.netpractice.com/netreminder.htm Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Russ_Carpenter |
Oct 22, 2007
Prescription Medicine For Fighting Off Bacterial Infections
| By Grigoriy Anoshenko Biaxin is a very effective antibiotic that is part of the medical community's macrolide antibiotic arsenal. Biaxin and Biaxin XL are the trade names for the generic drug Clarithromycin, and are only available by prescription. Biaxin comes in a few different forms, including tablet and suspension form (liquid). Biaxin prescriptions are generally split into two daily doses taken twelve hours apart. The drug may be taken with or without food. Some things to note about taking the varying forms of Biaxin are: " Biaxin is best taken with a full 8 ounces of water " Biaxin suspension should be shaken prior to each dose " Suspension should be accurately measured with a dosing cup, dropper, or dosing spoon that is clearly marked " Biaxin XL is the 'extended release' tablet form of the drug; these tablets should never be broken or crushed, as this disturbs the medication delivery system of the antibiotic " Biaxin XL should always be taken with food Like most antibiotics, Biaxin may relieve symptoms associated with the infection before the entire dosage is completed. Infection may still be present, though, so patients should take the complete course of treatment. Biaxin does have the potential to interact with a number of drugs and may affect the effectiveness of certain medications; likewise, the effectiveness of Biaxin may be affected by some medications. The treating physician should be told about all other medicines that are being taking (including OTC medications). A serious heart condition can result when Biaxin is taken with Terfenadine (Seldane), Pimozide (Orap), or Cisapride (Propulsid), so it is especially important to tell the doctor if these medicines are being used. Biaxin may be unsafe for patients who have liver or kidney disease. Biaxin may not be appropriate for these patients, or dosing may need to be monitored and/or the dosage lowered. It is unclear if Biaxin is harmful to unborn or newborn babies. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should only take Biaxin after discussing the risks with their doctor. As with all medications, the maximum effectiveness and safety of Biaxin use requires full disclosure to the treating physician regarding past and present medication use and medical history. Patients should be aware that Biaxin does carry a risk for side effects and allergy, as all medications do. Any new or increased occurrence of symptoms and discomfort warrant a call to the doctor's office for further instruction. Some symptoms to be aware of when taking Biaxin include: " Swelling of throat, face, mouth " Hives " Breathing difficulties " Skin or eye discoloration (yellowing) " Significant abdominal pain or discomfort " Rashes " Nausea, vomiting " Dizziness, headache, fatigue To find out more about drugs like biaxin please visit online pharmacy Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Grigoriy_Anoshenko |
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Oct 21, 2007
Alliumphobia - One of Many Strange and Weird Phobias
| By Jan Bay Is Halloween the official holiday for Alliumphobia? Actually, there is no seasonal restriction on Alliumphobia but it stands to reason that when monster costumes are on display in the stores that legends surrounding them come forward. Most people know that garlic is supposed to stop vampires and werewolves cold in their tracks, right? Would you be surprised to learn that creatures of the night are not the only ones that are affected in adverse ways by exposure to garlic? I'm sure that by now your curiosity has been peaked and that you are dying to know what the weird phobia of Alliumphobia is all about and what does it have to do with scary monsters. WHAT IS ALLIUMPHOBIA? Alliumphobia is the fear of garlic. As far fetched as it may seem, there are people who are afraid of garlic. It seems there is a phobia for everything these days and the symptoms for this one are pretty much the same as the symptoms for any other phobia. If you suffer from Alliumphobia you might experience the same feelings of nausea, dizziness and fears of dying as those who have a fear of flying. WHERE DOES ALLIUMPHOBIA COME FROM? While an unnatural fear of flying might be rooted in a person's previous unpleasant experiences in an aircraft, I doubt that anybody has lost a loved one due to overexposure to garlic cloves. So, if Alliumphobia can't be traced back to a loved one's death being caused by exposure to garlic, what's would cause people to suffer a fear of it? We can only accept that what may be commonplace and boring to one person may be horrifying to another. WHAT DOES ALLIUMPHOBIA DO TO YOU? Your body may react to fear in any number of negative ways as we know. When exposed to garlic, the alliumphobic may begin to perspire profusely, become dizzy and disoriented. Unless you suffer some kind of food allergy to garlic, we believe that garlic itself is not dangerous, in fact most scientists view it as holding many health benefits. It's the fear that comes from being exposed to garlic that is dangerous to people suffering from this particular phobia. Many believe that the possible cause of strange and unusual phobias is a disruption of the energy system within the human body. WHO SUFFERS FROM ALLIUMPHOBIA? I don't know any alliumphobics, but when I read about it I couldn't help but wonder if some poor person suffering from it had been mobbed by superstitious villagers in ancient times. Imagine what magical powers garlic was considered to hold by those good citizens of long ago if the simple act of waving it in somebody's face sent them into spasms of fear. Modern education has not eliminated this reaction in many people. While I don't have the actual numbers on hand, it's said that there are still many people that currently suffer from the phobia of Alliumphobia. IS THERE A CURE for ALLIUMPHOBIA? Alliumphobia is treated the same as any other phobia or unreasonable fear. Doesn't it seem that every doctor or therapist has come up with the cure to beat all cures when it comes to fears and how to face them? In fact, I think that is a popular method for treatment at this time; facing your fears. So are we to think that the best cure for alliumphobia would be to eat more spaghetti, pizza or would it be more efficient to hang a necklace of garlic bulbs around the neck? The combination of Jan Bay's love of interior decorating and child rearing motivated the building of her site, UNIQUE BABY GEAR IDEAS which features numerous articles on nursery design, reviews of modern baby gear and the creation of modern nurseries for babies. Use of this article requires an active link to Unique Baby Halloween Ideas. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jan_Bay |