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Author: Judy Cutler Once a pain relief drug is approved and out there for you to buy over the counter or for your doctor to prescribe, that's it, right? Wrong! Even after drugs are approved, they continue to be studied. Data continues to be gathered about side effects people experience; other drugs, foods or supplements that might interact; and what dosages work the best. Warning labels might need to be added to bottles if a problem is identified over time. The headlines came fast and furious starting Sept. 30, 2004, the day Merck dramatically pulled its blockbuster painkiller rofecoxib (Vioxx) off the market, citing increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Since the introduction of the COX-2 inhibitor Vioxx in 1999, 91 million prescriptions had been written in the United States alone - making its withdrawal the biggest drug turnabout in history, and an even stronger case for natural pain relief . Arthritis doesn't discriminate. It affects not only people of all ages and ethn...

Author: Tony Robinson Perhaps you break out into a cold sweat when you have to deliver a talk before a group of people. Or perhaps you become nervous when you have to take a test. There are certainly numerous causes for anxiety. Similarly, there are a number of treatment options for those afflicted with the illness. If you don't like the idea of medication, you might try an alternative approach to battling your anxiety. It is estimated that nearly seven percent of Americans suffer from anxiety and panic disorders. While prescription drugs are routinely offered as a remedy for such illnesses, they can be dangerous if administered over a long period of time. Some of the more popular anxiety drugs include Diazepam and Wellbutrin. However, increasingly, Americans are turning to alternative medicines in an effort to soothe their anxious feelings. In just the last decade, the demand for alternative medicine has skyrocketed 300 percent. This is partially the result of the fact that many a...

Author: Sharon Hopkins Baby's skin is the most sensitive and soft. At some time or another, most of babies do come down with diaper rashes despite our efforts to prevent them As the name implies, diaper rash is what appears in the area covered by a diaper. And almost every baby is affected by diaper rash at least once. For some it is rare occurrence, while for some babies, diaper rash is quite a frequent unwelcome guest. The common cause of diaper rash is that the diaper area is usually covered 24 hours with a diaper; that is often wet and messy as urine mixes with feces. The warm moist setting is just perfect for diaper rash eruption. Diaper rashes happen irrespective of whether your baby is wearing a disposable or cloth nappy. Preventing diaper rash - - Change diapers as soon as they get wet and messy. - Wash and dry baby's bottom, paying special attention to creases and skin folds at each change. - Avoid using too much pressure or scrubbing to the bottom of the baby. Wipe o...

Author: The Acne Specialist Want to get rid of those zits in your face but you are currently low on budget? How about looking for acne control to avoid the sudden appearance of acne in your skin? So how do we do this? First, what is acne? Acne is a skin disorder caused by the hormones action on the oil glands of the skin which is called the sebaceous glands. The excretion of oils from this glands can lead to congested skin pores. This is when acne occurs. The face, neck, chest, back and shoulders is where the glands are most profuse, that is why most acne are found on this locations. People who are with this kind of disorder often tends to be depressed, and humiliated. There are a lot of factors that can generate acne to transpire. First is our Genes. Genetics can't be changed but other factors like our daily routine and the way we take care of our skin can be improved to make acne control no problem at all. Don't feel so sad about your acne because there's lots of things y...