Asthma :: Antibiotics could help in asthma attack
A relatively new kind of antibiotic has been found to provide faster relief from an asthma attack, but more research is necessary before the drug can be prescribed, says a study.
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Addiction :: Treatment for Marijuana Addiction
New research supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institutes of Health, indicates that people who are trying to end their addiction to marijuana can benefit from a treatment program that combines motivational incentives with cognitive-behavioral therapy. The study is published in the April 2006 issue of the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology.
Homeopathic Medicine :: Causticum – Tinctura acris sine Kali
Adapted to person with dark hair and rigid fibre; weakly, psoric, with excessively yellow, sallow complexion ; subject to affections of respiratory and urinary tracts.
Homeopathic Medicine :: Adrenalin – Extract of Suprarenal bodies
Despondent and nervous; lack of interest in anything; no ambition; disinclination for mental work; absence of “grit.” Aversion to mental work, cannot concentrate thoughts.
Obesity :: Bottle-Feeding May Not Raise Child Obesity Risk
Breast-fed babies, so the prevailing wisdom goes, are less likely to have weight problems later in life. Introducing solid foods later — at about four or six months — is also thought to reduce the risk of being overweight later in childhood.
Pilates :: Benefits of Pilates
Check out the group fitness schedule at most health clubs and it?s clear that Pilates is still one of the hottest trends in fitness. But is Pilates also a good calorie-burning workout? In an exclusive study, the American Council on Exercise (ACE), America?s nonprofit fitness advocate, examined the calorie expenditure of an average Pilates Workout.
Asthma :: Common Asthma Medication Poses Risk to Black Patients
A large study on the popular asthma medication salmeterol was halted after researchers uncovered evidence that the drug may pose a slightly higher risk for respiratory and asthma-related deaths among black patients.
Sinusitis :: Homoeopathy and Sinusitis
Sinusitis is inflammation of the linings of the sinuses that surround the nose. It is the inflammation of the mucous membranes of one or more of the sinuses. The sinuses are air-filled spaces in the skull behind the bones of the face and forehead that open up into the nasal cavity. They are lined with the mucous membrane and it produces a slimy secretion called as mucus to keep the nasal passageways moist and to trap dirt particles.
Breastfeeding :: Encourage breastfeeding for six months
The perfectly natural procedure of breast feeding does not always come that easy to every mum and babe. Often really simple problems such as a baby who does not suck properly, sore breasts or an overly anxious mum can make the whole process too fraught and mums give up.
Psoriasis :: Psoriasis and Homoeopathy
Psoriasis is an immune-mediated, noncontagious, genetic disease manifesting in the skin and/or the joints. Psoriasis is a, lifelong skin disease.