As with all of the body systems there are a range of remedies appropriate for skin problems in Elders, each having its distinct area of application with some for external use only. Many of the essential oils are helpful as topical application. Please

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There are a range of remedies appropriate for musculo/skeletal problems in Elders, each having its distinct area of application. Please review these remedies and ensure their various actions are familiar to you : Apium graveolens (Celery Seed) Ang

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A wide range of remedies appropriate for digestive problems in Elders exist. Of the many possibilities, please review these remedies and ensure their various actions are familiar to you : Agrimonia vulgare (Agrimony) Althaea officinalis (Marshmall

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A range of remedies appropriate for neurological problems in Elders, each having its distinct area of application. Please review these remedies and ensure their various actions are familiar to you : Nervine Tonics Avena sativa (Oats) Hypericum per

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A life-time of exposure to air pollution and cigarette smoke (whether their own or others) will damage even the strongest lungs. A range of remedies appropriate for respiratory problems in Elders, each having its distinct area of application. Please

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The cardio-vascular tonics offer a range of remedies uniquely suited for treating problems of the heart and blood vessels in elders. Whilst they do not have the dramatic, rapid and often life-saving effects of many of the drugs currently used, they h

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  Just like foods, some medicines come in both brand names and generics. Generic medicines are generally cheaper. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if a generic form of your prescription medicine will work for you. Over-the-counter (OTC) medicine

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  Make your medicine part of your daily routine by taking it at the same time (or times) every day, such as when you wake up or with meals. Keep the medicine bottle(s) in a place you see often, such as on the kitchen counter. (Make sure that me

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Medicines can help you feel better. But if medicines are taken incorrectly, they can actually make you feel worse. To use prescription medicines and medicines you can buy "over-the-counter" (without a prescription) correctly, follow the gui

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A drug-food interaction happens when the food you eat affects the ingredients in a medicine you are taking so the medicine can't work the way it should. Drug-food interactions can happen with both prescription and over-the-counter medicines, includ

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  When you're taking any medicine, it's important to be aware of any change in your body. Tell your doctor if something unusual happens. It may be hard to know if an adverse reaction is caused by your illness or by your medicine. Tell your do

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You might be tempted to save money by taking old medicines that you've used before. However, it's likely that you are taking different medicines now than you were when you were taking the old drug. Even though you didn't have an adverse reaction with

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Medicines can treat or prevent illness and disease. However, sometimes medicines can cause problems. These problems are called adverse drug reactions. You should know what to do if you think that you or someone you take care of is having an adverse d

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What are the benefits of taking pain medicine after surgery? People used to think they just had to put up with severe pain after surgery. Today, your nurses and doctors can do many things before and after surgery to prevent orrelieve your pain

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Like all medicines, these drugs can cause side effects. However, the side effects usually are not severe and are not experienced very often. Common side effects of prescription NSAIDs may include the following: Dizziness or headache Nau

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You have 2 types of COX enzymes in your body: COX-1 and COX-2. Researchers believe that one of the jobs of COX-1 enzymes is to help protect your stomach lining. The COX-2 enzyme doesn't play a role in protecting your stomach. Traditional NSAIDs stop

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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (also called NSAIDs) stop cyclooxygenase enzymes (also called COX enzymes) in your body from working. COX enzymes speed up your body's production of hormone-like substances called prostaglandins. Prostaglandins ca

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Like all medicines, these drugs can cause side effects. However, the side effects usually are not severe and are not experienced very often. Some common side effects of oral diabetes medicines may include the following: Nausea and vomiting

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If you have type 2 diabetes, your body's tissues do not get enough insulin. This results in high blood sugar. Some people who have type 2 diabetes don't make enough insulin. Other people make enough insulin but their bodies are not able to use it pro

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Like all medicines, these drugs can cause side effects. However, the side effects usually are not severe and are not experienced very often. Common side effects of cholesterol-lowering drugs include the following: Diarrhea or constipation

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Several types of medicine are used to treat high cholesterol levels. Your doctor will decide which type of medicine is right for you. He or she may prescribe more than 1 of these drugs at a time because combinations of these medicines can be more eff

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