Article - Bentonite Clay Properties - Intestinal Cleanse Helping Spiritual Awakening
Bentonite Clay and its spiritual properties: Intestinal cleanse of the colon is strongly recommended by Kalki and The Golden Age Foundati...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Diarrhea: Encyclopedia - Diarrhea
Diarrhea (American English) or diarrhoea (Commonwealth English) is a condition in which the sufferer has frequent and watery, chunky, or ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Diarrhea: Encyclopedia Ii - Diarrhea - Causes
This condition can be a symptom of injury, disease, foodborne illness or extreme excess of Vitamin C and is usually accompanied by abdomi...   » Read the article

Article - Spiritual Health – Amalgam From An Homeopathic View
There are 40 to 60 tons of amalgam in the teeth of Sweden's population. About 50 percent of this is mercury. Everyone agrees that mercury...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Amprodias: Mysticism Magick Dictionary On Amprodias
AMPRODIAS The qliphotic guardian of the 11th Tunnel, sometimes connected to Nyarlathotep. He's not the "opposite", but a dis...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Magnetic Healing: Alternative Health Dictionary Iii On Magnetic Healing
Magnetic Healing Magnets stimulate the body's innate capacity to heal itself. Some of the maladies where the application of magnets ar...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shiatsu: Health And Healing Dictionary On Shiatsu
SHIATSU a form of acupressure, used in Japan for over 1,000 years to treat pain and illness and for general health maintenance. Practi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Probiotics: Health And Healing Dictionary On Probiotics
PROBIOTICS substances such as acidophilus and bifidus that restore the beneficial bacteria normally present in the intestines. Stress,...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Shiatsu: Natural Medicine Dictionary On Shiatsu
Shiatsu: Ancient form of acupressure, Practitioners apply rhythmic finger pressure at specific points on the body in order to stimulat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Human Feces: Encyclopedia Ii - Human Feces - Feces Disposal
Main articles: Toilet, Latrine, Sewage. The problem of efficient feces disposal existed since the times when people started to live in pe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Intestine: Encyclopedia Ii - Intestine - Diseases Of The Intestine
Gastroenteritis is inflammation of the intestines and is the most common disease of the intestines. It can arise as the result of food po...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Schistosomiasis: Encyclopedia - Schistosomiasis
Schistosomiasis or bilharzia is a disease affecting many people in developing countries. It is also called snail fever but is not to be c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Antiretroviral Drug: Encyclopedia - Antiretroviral Drug
Antiretroviral drugs are medications for the treatment of infection by retroviruses, primarily HIV. Different classes of antiretroviral d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Codeine: Encyclopedia - Codeine
Codeine Codeine (INN) or methylmorphine is an opioid used for its analgesic, antitussive and antidiarrheal properties. It is marketed as...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chemotherapy: Encyclopedia - Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is the use of chemical substances to treat disease. In its modern-day use, it refers primarily to cytotoxic drugs used to tr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Campylobacter: Encyclopedia - Campylobacter
see text Campylobacter is a genus of Gram-negative bacteria. Campylobacter - Infection. Infection with a Campylobacter species is one of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oral Contraceptive: Encyclopedia - Oral Contraceptive
Oral contraceptives are chemicals taken by mouth to inhibit normal fertility. All act on the hormonal system. Female oral contraceptives ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Adderall: Encyclopedia - Adderall
Adderall® CII is a pharmaceutical amphetamine used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy. It was first prescr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Medication: Encyclopedia - Medication
A medication is a licenced drug taken to cure or reduce symptoms of an illness or medical condition. Medications are generally divided in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Human Feces: Encyclopedia Ii - Human Feces - Laboratory Testing Of Feces
In the medical profession, feces are referred to as stools. This comes from the Anglo-Saxon word stol, which means "seat". The word stool...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Alprazolam: Encyclopedia - Alprazolam
Alprazolam Anxiety Panic attacks Abuse: Benzodiazepines are widely used for non-medical (i.e., recreational) purposes, and have occas...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United Nations Relief And Works Agency For Palestine Refugees In The Near East: Encyclopedia - United Nations Relief And Works Agency For Palestine Refugees In The Near East
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is a relief and human development agency, prov...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Adverse Effect Medicine: Encyclopedia - Adverse Effect Medicine
Adverse effect, in medicine, is an abnormal, harmful, undesired and/or unintended consequences, although not necessarily unexpected, whic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Adjustable Gastric Band: Encyclopedia - Adjustable Gastric Band
Adjustable gastric banding is a form of weight loss surgery (bariatrics) designed for obesity patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 40...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Campylobacter: Encyclopedia Ii - Campylobacter - Infection
Infection with a Campylobacter species is one of the most common causes of human bacterial gastroenteritis. In the United States, 15 out ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oral Contraceptive: Encyclopedia Ii - Oral Contraceptive - History
Oral contraceptive - Invention. In the late 1940s, Russell Marker, a professor of botany at the Pennsylvania State University, became i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mastocytosis: Encyclopedia Ii - Mastocytosis - Treatment
There is currently no cure for mastocytosis. However, there are a number of medicines to help treat the symptoms of mastocytosis: Antihi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stomach Cancer: Encyclopedia Ii - Stomach Cancer - Diagnosis
To find the cause of symptoms, the doctor asks about the patient's medical history, does a physical exam, and may order laboratory studie...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hyponatremia: Encyclopedia Ii - Hyponatremia - Causes
An abnormally low plasma sodium level is best considered in conjunction with the person's plasma osmolarity and extracellular fluid volum...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Diabetic Neuropathy: Encyclopedia Ii - Diabetic Neuropathy - Clinical Manifestations
Diabetic neuropathy affects all peripheral nerves: pain fibers, motor neurons, autonomic nerves. It therefore necessarily can affect all ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Antiretroviral Drug: Encyclopedia Ii - Antiretroviral Drug - Classes Of Antiretroviral Drugs
Antiretroviral drugs are broadly classified by the phase of the retrovirus life-cyle that the drug inhibits. There are thus three broad c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Neutropenia: Encyclopedia Ii - Neutropenia - Types
Severe chronic neutropenia may be present at birth (congenital neutropenia) or may occur at any stage in life (acquired neutropenia). The...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dehydration: Encyclopedia Ii - Dehydration - Symptoms And Prognosis
Symptoms may include headaches similar to what is experienced as a hangover, a sudden episode of visual snow, decreased blood pressure (h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Codeine: Encyclopedia Ii - Codeine - Recreational Use
Codeine is often used as a recreational drug. This may be due to its easy availability over-the-counter or on prescription in combination...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United Nations Relief And Works Agency For Palestine Refugees In The Near East: Encyclopedia Ii - United Nations Relief And Works Agency For Palestine Refugees In The Near East - Operations
Services provided by UNRWA include health care, education, relief and social services and micro-credit loan programmes. United Nations R...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Folic Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Folic Acid - What Are Some Current Issues And Controversies About Folate?
Folic acid - Dietary fortification of folic acid. Since the discovery of the link between insufficient folic acid and neural tube defec...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chemotherapy: Encyclopedia Ii - Chemotherapy - Types
The majority of chemotherapeutic drugs can be divided in to: alkylating agents, antimetabolites, anthracyclines, plant alkaloids, topoiso...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fluoride Poisoning: Encyclopedia Ii - Fluoride Poisoning - Symptoms
Fluoride toxicity is characterized by a variety of signs and symptoms. Symptom onset usually occurs within minutes of exposure. Severity ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hyponatremia: Encyclopedia Ii - Hyponatremia - Causes
An abnormally low plasma sodium level is best considered in conjunction with the person's plasma osmolarity and extracellular fluid volum...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tropical Sprue: Encyclopedia Ii - Tropical Sprue - Symptoms
The symptoms of tropical sprue are: Diarrhea Steatorrhea or foul-smelling feces Indigestion Cramps Weight loss and malnutrition Fatigue ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Paroxetine: Encyclopedia Ii - Paroxetine - Side Effects
Concerns are growing about the side effects of Paxil. Recent studies have found that the drug is relatively ineffective in children, and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Folic Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Folic Acid - Some Current Issues And Controversies About Folate
Folic acid - Dietary fortification of folic acid. Since the discovery of the link between insufficient folic acid and neural tube defec...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Alprazolam: Encyclopedia Ii - Alprazolam - Indications
The main medical indications are as follows: 1. Treatment of panic disorder (with or without agoraphobia). Alprazolam is very effective i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Antiretroviral Drug: Encyclopedia Ii - Antiretroviral Drug - Classes Of Antiretroviral Drugs
Antiretroviral drugs are broadly classified by the phase of the retrovirus life-cyle that the drug inhibits. The following are thus the b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Adverse Effect Medicine: Encyclopedia Ii - Adverse Effect Medicine - Reporting Systems
In many countries, adverse effects are required by law to be reported, researched in clinical trials and included into the patient inform...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Capecitabine: Encyclopedia Ii - Capecitabine - Indications
Capecitabine is FDA-approved for: Capecitabine - Metastatic Colorectal Cancer. Used as first-line monotherapy, if appropriate. Capec...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Colon Anatomy: Encyclopedia Ii - Colon Anatomy - Role In Digestion
The large intestine comes after the small intestine in the digestive tract and measures approximately 1.5 meters in length. Although ther...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Icd-9 Codes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Icd-9 Codes - 1. Infectious And Parasitic Diseases 001-139
List of ICD-9 codes - Intestinal infectious diseases 001-009. (001) Cholera (002) Typhoid and paratyphoid fevers (003) Other Salmonell...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Adderall: Encyclopedia Ii - Adderall - Use
Adderall is a central nervous system stimulant composed of four amphetamine salts: amphetamine aspartate, amphetamine sulfate, dextroamph...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Schistosomiasis: Encyclopedia Ii - Schistosomiasis - Life Cycle
Schistosomes have a typical trematode vertebrate-invertebrate lifecycle, with humans being the definitive host. The life cycles of all fi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Adjustable Gastric Band: Encyclopedia Ii - Adjustable Gastric Band - Losing Weight After Surgery
Proper adjustment of the band is very important to weight loss and the long term success of the procedure. Adjustments (also called "fill...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lomotil: Encyclopedia Ii - Lomotil - Interactions
Interactions with other drugs: Sedatives Barbiturates Antidepressants (e.g., Elavil, Prozac, Paxil) Tranquilizers (e.g., Valium, Xanax) ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Codeine: Encyclopedia Ii - Codeine - Indications
Approved indications for codeine include: Cough, though its efficacy has been disputed (Schroeder & Fahey, 2001) Diarrhea Mild to mo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Icd-9 Codes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Icd-9 Codes - 15. Certain Conditions Originating In The Perinatal Period 760-779
List of ICD-9 codes - maternal causes of perinatal morbidity and mortality 760-763. (760) Fetus or newborn affected by material condit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Icd-9 Codes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Icd-9 Codes - 16. Symptoms Signs And Ill-defined Conditions 780-799
List of ICD-9 codes - symptoms 780-789. (780) General symptoms (780.0) Alteration of consciousness (780.01) Coma, nondiabetic, nonhe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Icd-9 Codes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Icd-9 Codes - 14. Congenital Anomalies 740-759
List of ICD-9 codes - congenital anomalies 740-759. (740) Anencephalus and similar anomalies (740.0) Anencephalus (741) Spina bifid...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mastocytosis: Encyclopedia Ii - Mastocytosis - Symptoms
Chemicals released by mast cells cause changes in the immune system leading to typical allergy symptoms such as: itching abdominal cramp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mastocytosis: Encyclopedia Ii - Mastocytosis - Diagnosis
Doctors can diagnose urticaria pigmentosa (cutaneous mastocytosis, see below) by seeing the characteristic lesions which are dark-brown a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Neutropenia: Encyclopedia Ii - Neutropenia - Causes
Causes can be divided into the following groups: Decreased production in the bone marrow: hereditary disorders (e.g. congenital neutrop...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mastocytosis: Encyclopedia Ii - Mastocytosis - Research
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) scientists have been studying and treating patients with mastocytosis for s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mastocytosis: Encyclopedia Ii - Mastocytosis - Pathophysiology
Mast cells are located in connective tissue, including the skin, the linings of the stomach and intestine, and other sites. They may play...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lomotil: Encyclopedia Ii - Lomotil - Safety
The drug combination is generally safe in short-term use and with recommended dosage. Long-term use may present problems of mild drug dep...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mastocytosis: Encyclopedia Ii - Mastocytosis - Classification
The presence of too many mast cells, or mastocytosis, can occur in a variety of forms. Most cases are cutaneous (confined to the skin onl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Icd-9 Codes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Icd-9 Codes - 17. Injury And Poisoning 800-999
List of ICD-9 codes - fracture of skull 800-804. (800) Fracture of vault of skull (801) Fracture of base of skull (802) Fracture of fa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mastocytosis: Encyclopedia Ii - Mastocytosis - History
Scientists first described urticaria pigmentosa in 1869. Systemic mastocytosis was first reported by scientists in 1936. ... See also:...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lomotil: Encyclopedia Ii - Lomotil - Toxicity
Lomotil may cause serious health problems when overdosed. Signs and symptoms of adverse effects may include any or several of the followi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Antiretroviral Drug: Encyclopedia Ii - Antiretroviral Drug - Current Treatment Guidelines
Antiretroviral drug treatment guidelines have changed many times. Early recommendations attempted a "hit hard, hit early" approach. A mor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Folic Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Folic Acid - Recommended Dietary Allowance For Folate
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is the average daily dietary intake level that is sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Folic Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Folic Acid - Biochemistry
In the form of a series of tetrahydrofolate compounds, folate derivatives are coenzymes in a number of single carbon transfer reactions b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Paroxetine: Encyclopedia Ii - Paroxetine - Chemistry
Paroxetine is chemically identified as (Immediate-Release Tablets / Oral Suspension:) (-)-trans-4R-(4-fluorophenyl)-3S-[(3,4-methylenedio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Paroxetine: Encyclopedia Ii - Paroxetine - Withdrawal Symptoms
There are personal and anecdotal accounts of withdrawal symptoms from paroxetine. See, for example, [2], [3] and [4]. This is referred to...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Folic Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Folic Acid - Folate Deficiency
Signs of folic acid deficiency are often subtle. Diarrhea, loss of appetite, and weight loss can occur. Additional signs are weakness, so...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Folic Acid: Encyclopedia Ii - Folic Acid - Folic Acid Supplements And Masking Of B12 Deficiency
There has been concern about the interaction between vitamin B12 and folic acid. Folic acid supplements can correct the anemia associated...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tropical Sprue: Encyclopedia Ii - Tropical Sprue - Prevention
Preventions of tropical sprue include avoiding travel to the affected regions. If you have to travel, remember to use only bottled water ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tropical Sprue: Encyclopedia Ii - Tropical Sprue - Cause
The cause of tropical sprue is not known. It has been suggested that it is caused by bacterial, viral, amoebal, or parasitic infection. F...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tropical Sprue: Encyclopedia Ii - Tropical Sprue - Signs
Diagnosis of tropical sprue can be complicated because many diseases have similar symptoms. Your doctor would look for the following sign...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chemotherapy: Encyclopedia Ii - Chemotherapy - Side-effects
The treatment can be physically exhausting for the patient. Current chemotherapeutic techniques have a range of side effects mainly affec...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chemotherapy: Encyclopedia Ii - Chemotherapy - Treatment Schemes
There are a number of strategies in the administration of chemotherapeutic drugs used today. Chemotherapy may be given with a curative in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Antiretroviral Drug: Encyclopedia Ii - Antiretroviral Drug - Combination Therapy
The life cycle of HIV can be as short as about 1.5 days: from viral entry into a cell; through replication, assembly, and release of addi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United Nations Relief And Works Agency For Palestine Refugees In The Near East: Encyclopedia Ii - United Nations Relief And Works Agency For Palestine Refugees In The Near East - Relations With Israel
After Israel captured the West Bank and Gaza in the June 1967 Six-Day War, it requested that the UNRWA continue its operations there, and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - United Nations Relief And Works Agency For Palestine Refugees In The Near East: Encyclopedia Ii - United Nations Relief And Works Agency For Palestine Refugees In The Near East - Organisation And Administration
UNRWA is the largest agency in the United Nations family, employing over 25,000 staff; 99% of UNRWA's employees are locally-recruited Pal...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Icd-9 Codes: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Icd-9 Codes - 13. Diseases Of The Musculoskeletal System And Connective Tissue 710-739
List of ICD-9 codes - arthropathies and related disorders 710-719. (710) Diffuse diseases of connective tissue (710.0) Systemic lupus...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Antiretroviral Drug: Encyclopedia Ii - Antiretroviral Drug - Concerns
There are several concerns about antiretroviral regimens. The drugs can have serious side effects.[7] Regimens can be complicated, requir...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Capecitabine: Encyclopedia Ii - Capecitabine - Dose
The usual starting dose is 2,500 mg/m2/day in two divided doses, 12 hours apart. One cycle includes two weeks of treatment followed by on...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oral Contraceptive: Encyclopedia Ii - Oral Contraceptive - Side-effects
When starting to take the Pill some women report slight weight gain, although most studies show that the incidences of this is about 50% ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Antiretroviral Drug: Encyclopedia Ii - Antiretroviral Drug - Limitations Of Antiretroviral Drug Therapy
If an HIV infection becomes resistant to standard HAART, there are limited options. One option is to take larger combinations of antiretr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Neutropenia: Encyclopedia Ii - Neutropenia - Signs And Symptoms
Neutropenia can go undetected, but is generally discovered when a patient has developed severe infections or sepsis. Some common infectio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hyponatremia: Encyclopedia Ii - Hyponatremia - Symptoms
Most patients are asymptomatic of the hyponatremia, but usually have symptoms related to the underlying cause. Severe hyponatremia may ca...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Schistosomiasis: Encyclopedia Ii - Schistosomiasis - Treatment
Schistosomiasis is readily treated using a single oral megadose of the drug Praziquantel. Whilst Praziquantel is safe and highly effectiv...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Schistosomiasis: Encyclopedia Ii - Schistosomiasis - Prevention And Hygiene
The main focus of prevention is eliminating the water-borne snails which are natural reservoirs for the disease. This is usually done by ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Schistosomiasis: Encyclopedia Ii - Schistosomiasis - Laboratory Diagnosis
Microscopic identification of eggs in stool or urine is the most practical method for diagnosis. The stool exam is the more common of the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Schistosomiasis: Encyclopedia Ii - Schistosomiasis - Clinical Features
Many infections are asymptomatic. Acute schistosomiasis (Katayama's fever) may occur weeks after the initial infection, especially by S. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Antiretroviral Drug: Encyclopedia Ii - Antiretroviral Drug - Limitations Of Antiretroviral Drug Therapy
If an HIV infection becomes resistant to standard HAART, there are limited options. One option is to take larger combinations of antiretr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Schistosomiasis: Encyclopedia Ii - Schistosomiasis - Geographical Distribution And Epidemiology
The disease is found in tropical countries in Africa, Caribbean, eastern South America, east Asia and in the Middle East. Schistosoma man...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oral Contraceptive: Encyclopedia Ii - Oral Contraceptive - Principles
Female oral contraceptives, colloquially known as the Pill, are the most common form of pharmaceutical contraception. They are used to pr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oral Contraceptive: Encyclopedia Ii - Oral Contraceptive - Mechanism Of Action
Several different types of 'the Pill' exist. Generally, they all have different synthetic estrogens and progestins, chemical analogues of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oral Contraceptive: Encyclopedia Ii - Oral Contraceptive - Cautions And Contraindications
Oral contraceptives may influence coagulation, subtlely increasing the risk of deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism, strok...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Campylobacter: Encyclopedia Ii - Campylobacter - Treatment
Infections of poultry was treated by enrofloxacin and sarafloxacin, many times by mass administration to flocks for single instances of i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oral Contraceptive: Encyclopedia Ii - Oral Contraceptive - Effects On Sexuality
The effect of the Pill on a woman’s sexuality are difficult to judge; depending on the individual and the particular formula, the Pill ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oral Contraceptive: Encyclopedia Ii - Oral Contraceptive - Side-effects
When starting to take the Pill some women report slight weight gain, although this depends entirely on the individual and some people exp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oral Contraceptive: Encyclopedia Ii - Oral Contraceptive - Effectiveness
The Pearl Index[2] is often used to compare the effectiveness of various methods of contraception. It is expressed as the "number of preg...   » Read the article