BE WELL - Doctor 'cures' arthritis with FRUIT ACIDS AND HONEY
A customer standing at the cashier's counter in the pharmacy, where I happened to be browsing the other day, was obviously peeved by the spike in the price of his usual bottle of food supplement of some sort. He sent the cashier to double check the price with the manager.
AIDS study using Immunogizer
Five AIDS patients treated with antiretroviral medications, relapsed in September 2004, despite compliance with treatment. Due to financial restraints antiviral therapy was not accessible. Symptoms included relapse of diarrhoea, skin and oral manifestations.
PHARMACY TODAY - SUMMER CARE - Diaper rash: tips on prevention and treatment
Diaper rash is a common skin problem seen in babies and young children. However, it can occur at any age if diapers or incontinence briefs are worn. An adult can develop a rash in the genital area if he or she is unable to routinely wash that area.
FITNESS CLUB - Build strong legs, back, abs
In this week's article, we will focus on specific weightlifting exercises to develop strong legs, back and abdominal muscles. Remember to include a rest interval between each set of exercises to allow your body to partially recover its energy reserves for the succeeding sets....
Children have headaches too
Headache is a very common neurologic complaint affecting children. Research has shown that by age three, headaches would have occurred in three to eight per cent of children. This figure increases to approximately 50 per cent of seven year olds and 80 per cent of 15 year olds.
DIETITIAN'S DESK - Feeding hungry children at summertime
Children look forward to the summer holidays and it's here! Parents and other caregivers, however, may not feel the same way. They are wondering, 'What will I do with these children all summer long?' One of the major concerns of caregivers is how to feed youngsters...
Medical experts lukewarm about dietary supplements
Nutritional supplements and vitamins nourish the body and the economy.One study, conducted by Information Resources Inc. and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, found that well in excess of US$2 billion was spent on supplements and vitamins...
Letters - Cerasee cured my eczema (part 2)
Dear Dr. Robertson, I enjoyed your article. I have suffered with acne since my teenage years and as an adult the problem still occurs. I will definitely look into cerasee but currently I am taking Accutane (the generic form, Amnesteem) and have tolerated it well ...
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