Encyclopedia - St John's Wort: Encyclopedia Ii - St John's Wort - Pharmacology
The exact mechanism by which St. John's wort — and even conventional antidepressants — function is unclear and subject to much conjec...   » Read the article

Dictionary - St. John's Wort: Herbal Therapy Dictionary On St. John's Wort
St. John's wort: traditionally used as a muscle relaxant to relieve menstrual problems, as a mild tranquilizer and as a treatment for ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - St John's Wort: Encyclopedia Ii - St John's Wort - The Plant
Hypericum perforatum is a yellow-flowering, rhizomatous, perennial herb indigenous to Europe, which has been introduced to the Americas a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yarrow Oil: Encyclopedia - Yarrow Oil
Yarrow essential oil is a volatile oil including a chemical called proazulenes. The dark blue essential oil, extracted by steam distillat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Clusiaceae: Encyclopedia - Clusiaceae
Some important genera: Calophyllum Clusia Mammea - mammee apple Garcinia - gambooge, mangosteen Hypericum - St John's wort For the full...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anxiolytic: Encyclopedia - Anxiolytic
An anxiolytic is any drug or therapy used in the treatment of anxiety. Different Antidepressants, Azapirones, benzodiazepines, and non-ca...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dietary Supplement: Encyclopedia - Dietary Supplement
A prescribed dietary supplement supplies nutrients (usually vitamins or minerals) that are missing or not consumed in sufficient quantity...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yarrow: Encyclopedia - Yarrow
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a common herb found throughout North America and Eurasia. It has finely divided, almost feathery leaves...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Common Emerald: Encyclopedia - Common Emerald
The Common Emerald (Hemithea aestivaria) is a moth of the family Geometridae. The species is found througout the Nearctic and Palearctic ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John The Baptist: Encyclopedia - John The Baptist
John the Baptist (also called John the Baptizer or Yahya the Baptizer) is regarded as a prophet by at least three religions: Christianity...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Contraceptive Patch: Encyclopedia - Contraceptive Patch
A contraceptive patch is a transdermal patch applied to the skin that releases synthetic estrogen and progestin hormones to prevent pregn...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Serotonin: Encyclopedia - Serotonin
Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, or 5-HT) is a monoamine neurotransmitter synthesised in serotonergic neurons in the central nervous syste...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - St John's Wort: Encyclopedia Ii - St John's Wort - Dose/formulations
The dosage of St John's wort preparations vary greatly between formulations, due to variability in the plant source and preparation proce...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - St John's Wort: Encyclopedia Ii - St John's Wort - Drug Interactions
St John's wort - Pharmacokinetic interactions. St John's wort has been shown to cause multiple drug interactions mainly through inducti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - St John's Wort: Encyclopedia Ii - St John's Wort - Drug Interactions
St John's wort - Pharmacokinetic interactions. St John's wort has been shown to cause multiple drug interactions mainly through inducti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - St John's Wort: Encyclopedia Ii - St John's Wort - Adverse Effects
St John's wort is generally well tolerated, with an adverse effect profile similar to placebo. (Ernst et al., 1998). The most common adve...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - St John's Wort: Encyclopedia Ii - St John's Wort - Adverse Effects
St John's wort is generally well tolerated, with an adverse effect profile similar to placebo. (Ernst et al., 1998). The most common adve...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - St John's Wort: Encyclopedia Ii - St John's Wort - Uses Of The Herb
The first recorded use of Hypericum for medicinal purposes dates back to ancient Greece, and it has been used ever since. The herb was al...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - St John's Wort: Encyclopedia Ii - St John's Wort - Clinical Evidence
Clinical studies of St John's wort preparations have mainly focused on the efficacy of the herb in clinical depression. There have been m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John The Conqueror: Encyclopedia Ii - John The Conqueror - What Is John The Conquer Root?
The root known as High John the Conqueroo is (supposed to be) the root of Ipomoea jalapa, an Ipomoea species related to the morning glory...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dietary Supplement: Encyclopedia Ii - Dietary Supplement - European Union
The Food Supplements Directive1 requires that supplements be demonstrated to be safe, both in quantity and quality. Some vitamins are ess...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Herbalism: Alternative Treatment Dictionary On Herbalism, Herbal Medicine
Herbalism/Herbal Medicine: The use of plants to treat disease can be found in every known human culture and period of history. Today, ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Herbal Therapy: Alternative Medicine Dictionary On Herbal Therapy, Botanical Therapy, Herbalism
Herbal therapy or botanical therapy or herbalism: employs parts of plants (seed, stem, flowers, root, bark, leaf) for the relief of co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hypercium Perforatum: Encyclopedia Ii - Hypercium Perforatum - Uses
Because of it's nerve healing properties, Hypercium is believed to be a natural solution to prevent and treat Carpal tunnel syndrome. Hyp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sunburn: Encyclopedia Ii - Sunburn - Treatment
There are numerous topical skin products that can relieve the pain of a sunburn and speed up the healing process. However, it is best adv...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yarrow: Encyclopedia Ii - Yarrow - Human Uses
As mentioned above, yarrow has seen historical use as a medicine, mainly because of its astringent effects. Decoctions have been used to ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Contraceptive Patch: Encyclopedia Ii - Contraceptive Patch - Interactions And Contraindications
Contraceptive effectiveness of the patch or any other hormonal contraceptive may be reduced significantly if co-administered alongside va...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Intrauterine Device: Encyclopedia Ii - Intrauterine Device - Use As Emergency Contraception
Intrauterine devices can be used as emergency contraception to prevent pregnancy up to 5 days after unprotected sexual intercourse, or se...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John The Conqueror: Encyclopedia Ii - John The Conqueror - Other Herbs Related To The Legend
Other herbs are linked to the same body of legends. Low John is the root of the trillium or wake-robin, Trillium grandiflorum. It too is ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Herbalism: Encyclopedia Ii - Herbalism - Examples
Examples of some commonly used herbal medicines: Artichoke and several other plants reduced total serum cholesterol levels in preliminar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John The Conqueror: Encyclopedia Ii - John The Conqueror - Who Is John The Conqueror?
John the Conqueror was supposed to be an African prince who was sold as a slave in the Americas. Despite his enslavement, his spirit was ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yarrow: Encyclopedia Ii - Yarrow - Medicinal Uses
Yarrow intensifies the medicinal action of other herbs taken with it, and helps eliminate toxins from the body. It is reported to be asso...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chlorpromazine: Encyclopedia Ii - Chlorpromazine - Interactions
Chlorpromazine intensifies the central depressive action of drugs with such activity (tranquilizers, barbiturates, narcotics, antihistami...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chlorpromazine: Encyclopedia Ii - Chlorpromazine - Interactions
Chlorpromazine intensifies the central depressive action of drugs with such activity (tranquilizers, barbiturates, narcotics, antihistami...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anxiety: Encyclopedia Ii - Anxiety - Existential Anxiety
Theologians like Paul Tillich and psychologists like Sigmund Freud have characterized anxiety as the reaction to what Tillich called, "Th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Intrauterine Device: Encyclopedia Ii - Intrauterine Device - Side-effects
Copper IUDs may make menstrual periods heavier or more painful in some women, especially for the first few months after they are inserted...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dysthymia: Encyclopedia Ii - Dysthymia - Classical Use Of The Term
The term dysthymia originally referred to a sub-clinical psychotic condition. The Greek roots of the term dysthymia suggest the interpret...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John The Conqueror: Encyclopedia Ii - John The Conqueror - Blues Lyrics
The magic of John the Conqueroo has become known well beyond the circle of hoodoo practitioners by being mentioned in a number of well kn...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Serotonin: Encyclopedia Ii - Serotonin - Modulating Levels Of 5-ht
A variety of psychiatric medications affect serotonin levels, including the monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), tricyclic antidepressan...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Serotonin: Encyclopedia Ii - Serotonin - Modulating Levels Of 5-ht
A variety of psychiatric medications affect serotonin levels, including the monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), tricyclic antidepressan...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John The Baptist: Encyclopedia Ii - John The Baptist - Mandaean View
Mandaeans believe John the Baptist, called Yahya in the Sidra d-Yahia (Book of John), was the last and greatest of the prophets. While Ma...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kevin Trudeau: Encyclopedia Ii - Kevin Trudeau - Criticism Of Infomercials
Since the Federal Trade Commission's ban on Trudeau applies to almost everything except publications, Trudeau has gone into the publishin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Psychopharmacology: Encyclopedia Ii - Psychopharmacology - History
Psychoactive drug use predates recorded history. Hunter-gatherer societies tended to favor hallucinogenic drugs, and today their use can ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anxiety: Encyclopedia Ii - Anxiety - Diagnosis
A good medical history and physical examination are essential for the initial diagnosis of any of the anxiety disorders in order to exclu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Naturalistic Fallacy: Encyclopedia Ii - Naturalistic Fallacy - Related Uses
Many people use the phrase "naturalistic fallacy" to characterize inferences of the form "This behavior is natural; therefore, this behav...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Naturalistic Fallacy: Encyclopedia Ii - Naturalistic Fallacy - Related Uses
Many people use the phrase "naturalistic fallacy" to characterize inferences of the form "This behavior is natural; therefore, this behav...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John The Baptist: Encyclopedia Ii - John The Baptist - Christian View
His father, Zacharias, was a priest of the course of Abia (1 Chr. 24:10), and his mother, Elisabeth, was of the Daughters of Aaron (Luke ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Clomipramine: Encyclopedia Ii - Clomipramine - Drug Interactions
Clomipramine shows a number of clinical significant interactions, either due to central depressant or stimulant activity of the other dru...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chlorpromazine: Encyclopedia Ii - Chlorpromazine - Side Effects
Side effects of chlorpromazine or typical of early generation neuroleptics. They include extrapyramidal side-effects such as tardive dysk...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chlorpromazine: Encyclopedia Ii - Chlorpromazine - Cancer Risk Carcinogenecity
On chlorpromazine treatment the body produces more prolactin than normal in both sexes. As prolactin stimulates the proliferation of brea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Contraceptive Patch: Encyclopedia Ii - Contraceptive Patch - Method Of Use
In the United States and Canada, Ortho Evra is available only by prescription and is sold in boxes of three patches. Johnson & Johnso...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Encyclopedia Ii - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Diagnosis
There are two easy methods to test for carpal tunnel syndrome. One is squeezing or clenching the hand and noticing a lack of strength. A ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Encyclopedia Ii - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Long Term Recovery
Long-term chronic carpal tunnel syndrome can result in permanent nerve damage. However, most carpal tunnel syndrome sufferers either chan...   » 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 - 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 - Antidepressant: Encyclopedia Ii - Antidepressant - Classes And Members
Antidepressant - Classes. Further information: List of antidepressants Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) Tricyclic antidepressant...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sunburn: Encyclopedia Ii - Sunburn - Increased Risk
The risk of sunburn can be increased by some pharmaceutical products that can sensitise a person taking them to UV radiation. Some antibi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Serotonin: Encyclopedia Ii - Serotonin - Biochemistry
Serotonin is found extensively in the human gastrointestinal tract, or gut, as well as in the blood stream. In the body, serotonin is syn...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sunburn: Encyclopedia Ii - Sunburn - Protection
It is advisable to wear long-sleeved garments and wide-brimmed hats or use an umbrella when in the sun. Minimisation of sun exposure betw...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Serotonin: Encyclopedia Ii - Serotonin - Neurotransmission
5-HT is thought to be released from serotonergic varacosities into the extra neuronal space, rather than from synaptic terminal buttons (...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Serotonin: Encyclopedia Ii - Serotonin - Pharmacology
The pharmacology of 5-HT is extremely complex, with its actions being mediated by a large and diverse range of 5-HT receptors. As with al...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Intrauterine Device: Encyclopedia Ii - Intrauterine Device - Types Of Iuds
There are many types of IUDs worldwide, but only two types currently available in the United States: the copper-T intrauterine device (IU...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Antidepressant: Encyclopedia Ii - Antidepressant - Classes And Members
Antidepressant - Classes. Further information: List of antidepressants Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) Tricyclic antidepressants ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Serotonin: Encyclopedia Ii - Serotonin - Biochemistry
Serotonin is found extensively in the human gastrointestinal tract, or gut, as well as in the blood stream. In the body, serotonin is syn...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Serotonin: Encyclopedia Ii - Serotonin - Neurotransmission
5-HT is thought to be released from serotonergic varicosities into the extra neuronal space, in other words from swellings (varicosities)...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Serotonin: Encyclopedia Ii - Serotonin - Pharmacology
The pharmacology of 5-HT is extremely complex, with its actions being mediated by a large and diverse range of 5-HT receptors. As with al...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chlorpromazine: Encyclopedia Ii - Chlorpromazine - Side Effects
Side effects of chlorpromazine or typical of early generation neuroleptics. They include extrapyramidal side-effects such as tardive dysk...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anxiety: Encyclopedia Ii - Anxiety - Treatment Overview
Mainstream treatment for anxiety consists of the prescription of anxiolytic agents and/or referral to a cognitive-behavioral therapist. T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kevin Trudeau: Encyclopedia Ii - Kevin Trudeau - Audio Tapes: Mega Memory
Kevin adapted techniques used to improve the memory of the blind and the mentally challenged to create Advanced Mega Memory and Mega Memo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Adverse Effect Medicine: Encyclopedia Ii - Adverse Effect Medicine - Adverse Effects Of Drugs
Adverse effects can occur as a collateral or side effect of many interventions, but they are particularly important in pharmacology, due ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John The Baptist: Encyclopedia Ii - John The Baptist - Josephus
Flavius Josephus in Jewish Antiquities book 18, chapter 5, paragraph 2 records the following: Now some of the Jews thought that the dest...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Psychopharmacology: Encyclopedia Ii - Psychopharmacology - Antipsychotic Drugs
Outside of the more popular drugs, there was success in the treatment of some of the symptoms of psychosis and depression. The first anti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anxiety: Encyclopedia Ii - Anxiety - Treatment Overview
Mainstream treatment for anxiety consists of the prescription of anxiolytic agents and/or referral to a cognitive-behavioral therapist. T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vodka: Encyclopedia Ii - Vodka - Vodka Production
Vodka may be distilled from any starch/sugar-rich plant matter; most vodka today is produced from grains such as rye (rye vodka is genera...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emergency Contraception: Encyclopedia Ii - Emergency Contraception - Ecps
Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs), are an oral drug containing high doses of hormones found in regular oral contraceptive pills, which...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Emergency Contraception: Encyclopedia Ii - Emergency Contraception - Ecps
Emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs), are an oral drug containing high doses of hormones found in regular oral contraceptive pills, which...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anxiety: Encyclopedia Ii - Anxiety - Panic Disorder
In panic disorder, the person suffers brief attacks of intense terror and apprehension that cause trembling and shaking, dizziness, and d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Herbalism: Encyclopedia Ii - Herbalism - Biological Background
All plants produce chemical compounds as part of their normal metabolic activities. These can be split into primary metabolites, such as ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dietary Supplement: Encyclopedia Ii - Dietary Supplement - United States
In the United States, a dietary supplement is defined under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 as a product that mee...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chlorpromazine: Encyclopedia Ii - Chlorpromazine - Mechanism Of Action
Chlorpromazine - Central. Chlorpromazine acts as an antagonist (blocking agent) on different postsysnaptic receptors -on dopaminergic-r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sunburn: Encyclopedia Ii - Sunburn - Development And Consequences
Sunburn hurts. Sunburn usually develops as a result of over-exposure to sun or less commonly, occupational exposure. Sunburn occurs when ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chlorpromazine: Encyclopedia Ii - Chlorpromazine - History
The drug had been developed by Laboratoires Rhône-Poulenc in 1950 but they had sold the rights in 1952 to Smith-Kline & French. The ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chlorpromazine: Encyclopedia Ii - Chlorpromazine - Uses
Chlorpromazine - Common uses. The use of chlorpromazine has been primarily replaced by newer generation of atypical antipsychotics whi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sunburn: Encyclopedia Ii - Sunburn - Development And Consequences
Sunburn usually develops as a result of over-exposure to sun or less commonly, occupational exposure. Typically, there is substantial pai...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chlorpromazine: Encyclopedia Ii - Chlorpromazine - Dosage
Dosage : In any case, use as determined by physician. The following information is intended to serve as a guideline: A wide range is...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Oral Contraceptive: Encyclopedia Ii - Oral Contraceptive - Packaging
The Pill usually comes in two different packet sizes, and each packet usually has days marked off for a cycle lasting of 28 days. For the...   » 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 - 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 - Antidepressant: Encyclopedia Ii - Antidepressant - Tolerance And Dependance
Antidepressants are not thought to produce tolerance, although sudden withdrawal may produce adverse effects. Antidepressants create litt...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Antidepressant: Encyclopedia Ii - Antidepressant - Controversy
Several studies have stimulated doubt about the effectiveness of antidepressants. The studies cite that the difference between antidepres...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vodka: Encyclopedia Ii - Vodka - Differences In Taste Between Brands
Many vodka consumers claim they can tell a difference in taste between different brands. To test this ability the ABC News program 20/20 ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anxiety: Encyclopedia Ii - Anxiety - Panic Disorder
In panic disorder, a person suffers brief attacks of intense terror and apprehension that cause trembling and shaking, dizziness, and dif...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anxiety: Encyclopedia Ii - Anxiety - Phobia
This category involves a strong, irrational fear and avoidance of an object or situation. The person knows the fear is irrational, yet th...   » 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 - Antidepressant: Encyclopedia Ii - Antidepressant - Tolerance And Dependence
Antidepressants are not thought to produce tolerance, although sudden withdrawal may produce adverse effects. Antidepressants create litt...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chlorpromazine: Encyclopedia Ii - Chlorpromazine - Mechanism Of Action
Chlorpromazine - Central. Chlorpromazine acts as an antagonist (blocking agent) on different postsysnaptic receptors -on dopaminergic-r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chlorpromazine: Encyclopedia Ii - Chlorpromazine - History
The drug had been developed by Laboratoires Rhône-Poulenc in 1950 but they had sold the rights in 1952 to Smith-Kline & French. The ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chlorpromazine: Encyclopedia Ii - Chlorpromazine - Uses
Chlorpromazine - Common uses. The use of chlorpromazine has been primarily replaced by newer generation of atypical antipsychotics whi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chlorpromazine: Encyclopedia Ii - Chlorpromazine - Dosage
Dosage : In any case, use as determined by physician. The following information is intended to serve as a guideline: A wide range is...   » Read the article

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This is a sitemap for Popular Pages VII - S . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word. ...   » Read the article