Posts Tagged ‘Vitamins’
Testimonial. Lisa
Friday, February 19th, 2010Testimonial. Lisa
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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Retinoids otc for acne treatment medication
Sunday, February 7th, 2010Retinoids
Topical
Tretinoin (Retin-A, Avita, Renova)
Adapalene (Differin)
Isotretinoin (Isotrex gel)
Oral
Isotretinoin (Accutane)
Retinoids are a derivative of vitamin A. In topical form, they work by increasing skin cell turnover and promoting the release of the plugged material in the follicle. They also prevent the formation of new whiteheads and blackheads (comedones) because the rapid turnover of cells prevents new pimples from forming. Some retinoids (oral isotretinoin specifically) also reduce the amount of sebum produced by the sebaceous glands and stop P. acnes growth.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Although the list of side effects and precautions is daunting, the long-term effectiveness of Accutane (isotretinoin) is extremely positive. Seventy percent of patients receiving Accutane will be acne-free for more than 10 years. However, about 25 percent of patients who have used Accutane will see acne symptoms return after two years, and 10 percent will see acne return after just one year. A normal treatment period is about four to six months.
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Antibiotics: topical and oral. Food or supplement interactions
Saturday, February 6th, 2010Antibiotics: topical and oral. Food or supplement interaction.
Tetracycline should not be taken with dairy products or with minerals such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, or iron; these cause binding of tetracycline in the intestinal tract and may reduce its effectiveness. There is some evidence that berberine-containing herbs such as goldenseal, barberry, and oregon grape may also reduce the effectiveness of tetracycline. Avoid alcohol, as it may increase dizziness associated with tetracycline use.
Digitalis lanata and Digitalis purpurea, herbs commonly known as foxglove, contain digitalis glycosides. These herbs are not commonly available but may be prescribed by some natural health care providers. These chemicals have similar actions and toxicities to the prescription drug digoxin and should not be used with erythromycin. These herbs, though, are not available over the counter. Erythromycin should be taken without food to avoid breakdown before it reaches the intestines.
Research has demonstrated that consuming yogurt or supplements containing probiotics such as bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus acidophilus, and Saccharomyces boulardii can help prevent symptoms of antibiotic-induced diarrhea and reduce the likelihood of antibiotic-induced infection by clostridium or candida. In other research, the enzyme bromelain showed beneficial effects on the activity of erythromycin.
NUTRIENT DEPLETION/IMBALANCE (more…)