Allergy Drugs: Decongestants
Pseudoephedrine
Actifed Daytime Allergy
Cenafed, Decofed
Dimetapp Decongestant Pediatric
Dimetapp Maximum Strength 12-Hour Non-Drowsy Extentabs
Dimetapp Maximum Strength Non-Drowsy Liqui-Gels
Dorcol Children
Archive for February, 2010
Allergy Drugs: Antihistamines
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010Allergy Drugs: Antihistamines
Brompheniramine (BroveX, BroveX CT, Lodrane 12 Hour ER Tablet)
Chlorpheniramine (Aller-Chlor, Allergy, Chlo-Amine, Chlor-Trimeton, Chlor-Trimeton Allergy, Efidac 24)
Promethazine Oral (Phenergan)
Azelastine Nasal Spray (Astelin)
Fexofenadine (Allegra)
Loratadine (Alavert, Claritin)
Dexchlorpheniramine oral syrup
Desloratadine (Clarinex)
Brompheniramine Oral Suspension (BroveX Oral Suspension)
Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
Clemastine (Dayhist-1, Tavist, Tavist Allergy)
Diphenhydramine Oral (AllerMax, Banophen, Benadryl, Diphenhist, Genahist)
Dexchlorpheniramine ER
Carbinoxamine (Histex CT)
HOW DO THESE DRUGS WORK?
Antihistamines work by preventing histamine from binding to histamine receptors. This prevents the release of chemicals in cells that cause allergy symptoms.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
This class of allergy medications is effective in reducing the symptoms of sneezing, itchiness, and a runny nose.
POTENTIAL SIDE EFFECTS
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Stomach upset
- Vision changes
- Irritability
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Dry nose
- Unusual restlessness or nervousness in children
MAJOR CAUTIONS (more…)
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Allergy Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives. What Are Allergies?
Sunday, February 21st, 2010Allergy Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives. What Are Allergies?
Allergies are a very common health problem in the United States; approximately one out of five people is affected by hay fever.With this condition sufferers react to substances in the environment such as grass or tree pollens. This is usually seasonal. Some people react year-round to things such as dust mites, pet dander, or mold. Common symptoms include sneezing, runny nose, congested sinus, watery and/or itchy eyes, and sinus pressure and pain. Allergies can also cause sinus headaches, fatigue, inability to focus, itchy mouth and throat, sore throat, sleep problems, asthma, eczema, and a variety of other health problems. (more…)
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Testimonial. Lisa
Friday, February 19th, 2010Testimonial. Lisa
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Acne Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives. Vitamin A
Thursday, February 18th, 2010Acne Drugs and Their Natural Alternatives. Vitamin A
Large doses of vitamin A have been found to be effective for the treatment of acne vulgaris. We have found it to be effective in patients who are nonresponsive to other natural treatments.
DOSAGE
Under a doctor
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Natural Alternatives to Acne Drugs. Guggul
Tuesday, February 16th, 2010Natural Alternatives to Acne Drugs. Guggul
This herb native to India is commonly used in the United States to reduce cholesterol. It has been shown to be effective for difficult-to-treat cystic acne. A study in the Journal of Dermatology involved 20 patients with cystic acne. They received either tetracycline 500 mg or tablets of guggul (equivalent to 25 mg guggulsterone), taken twice daily for three months. The reduction of inflammatory lesions in the tetracycline
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Natural Alternatives to Acne Drugs. Tea Tree Oil
Monday, February 15th, 2010The History of Tea Tree Oil
Sunday, February 14th, 2010The History of Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia), also known as cajeput oil, has a long history of use in Australia. The leaves of the Australian Melaleuca alternifolia tree contain this medicinal oil. Scientific investigations of tea tree oil began in the city of Sydney back in 1922. A government researcher had noticed that the oils were antiseptic yet nontoxic. Tea tree oil was used by the Australian army during World War II. Today, researchers have found over 100 chemicals in tea tree oil. It is used topically for skin conditions other than acne such as fungal infections, warts, cuts, burns, and gingivitis. It is available as an oil, a cream, a gel, a soap, and other topical applications.
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Natural Alternatives to Acne Drugs. Zinc
Saturday, February 13th, 2010Natural Alternatives to Acne Drugs. Zinc
Several small double-blind clinical trials have shown that zinc supplements are effective for acne. Zinc is involved in skin healing and improved immunity. Zinc also reduces the skin levels of the testosterone metabolite dihydrotestosterone, which can aggravate acne. Studies show that people with acne tend to have lower serum and skin levels of zinc. We have observed zinc supplementation to be effective for numerous patients. A study published in Dermatology compared the effectiveness and safety of zinc versus antibiotic therapy (minocycline) in the treatment of acne vulgaris. In this multicenter randomized, double-blind trial, 332 patients received either 30 mg of elemental zinc or 100 mg of minocycline over 3 months. The clinical success rate was 31,2 percent for zinc and 63,4 percent for minocycline. The zinc group had 5 dropouts; the minocycline group, 4 dropouts. Most of the adverse effects were related to gastrointestinal upset. The conclusion of this study was that both zinc and minocycline were effective in the treatment of acne,with minocycline having a better effect.However, it should be noted the zinc dosage was quite low compared to what nutrition- oriented doctors typically use to treat acne. (more…)
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Natural Alternatives to Acne Drugs. Diet and Lifestyle Changes
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010Natural Alternatives to Acne Drugs. Diet and Lifestyle Changes
For some people with acne, a healthy diet can do wonders to clear up their complexion. Conventional medicine has traditionally held to the notion that acne is not related to diet. Nutrition-oriented doctors such as ourselves have found that diet plays a major role in acne for some but not all individuals. An emerging body of scientific evidence is demonstrating that diet does indeed have an impact on acne. For example, researcher Loren Cordain, professor of health and exercise science at Colorado State University, teamed up with five scientists from around the country to look at the more than 1,300 Kitivan Islanders of Papua New Guinea and Ache hunter-gatherers of Paraguay. They could not find a single case of active acne in either Kitivan Islanders or Ache hunter-gatherers. According to Cordain, the perfect skin of the two unrelated groups in the study was not due to genetics, but likely was the result of different environmental factors, especially diet.
Unlike the high simple sugar content of U.S. foods, the diet of the Kitivans in Papua,New Guinea, consists mainly of fruit, fish, and tubers. The diet of the Ache hunter-gatherers of Paraguay includes wild and foraged foods, locally cultivated food, and a small percentage of Western foods obtained from external sources.
A Western diet boosts the hormone insulin, which promotes inflammation of the skin as well as the overproduction of oil and skin cells in pores that lead to bacteria overgrowth on the skin and acne formation. In addition, the Western diet increases growth factors and other hormones such as testosterone that contribute to acne. (more…)