Why People Should Take Alternatives To Prescription Drugs

By Iva Cannon

Most people suffer from different medical conditions. They experience several symptoms, such as headaches, body pains, nausea, vomiting, and others. These symptoms typically prevent them to do their daily chores. For this, they consult their doctors and ask for their assistance.

These doctors typically know how to extend their help to their patients. They usually prescribe different medicines to them. However, some medical professionals would rather provide recommendations that the patients should use alternatives to prescription drugs.

The symptoms felt by the patients are eased by certain chemicals contained in the drugs. However, dependence can be caused by these medicines to the patients. These products can be abused and lead to addiction. More complicated conditions may occur. Instead, these substitutes can be utilized by the patients to have some symptoms eased.

A patient suffering from high cholesterol is using statin. It blocks the enzymes which the liver is producing in making cholesterol. At times, it could even be blocking the good ones. For this, the individual should be changing his diet, instead. He should be consuming foods which could be lowering bad cholesterol naturally, like garlic, oats, olive oil, dark chocolate, and red wine, among others.

A woman aged fifty years and above could be having hypothyroid. She could be taking levothyroxine sodium for her condition. For this, she should be checking for iron deficiency in her diet. She must be consulting an ENT specialist for her condition and taking in supplements for her to be increasing iron in her body, like iodide tablets.

People consider diabetes as a silent killer. Most people do not know that they have diabetes. Those with sedentary lifestyles typically have greater risks to acquire this condition. For those who already suffer from this disease, they usually take metformin HCL and other diabetic medications. However, they can increase their exercise levels. They should perform workouts regularly and produce a lot of sweat. They should adopt healthy diets and exercise regimens. This way, their muscles can become more responsive to insulin and better absorb glucose for energy consumption.

A person suffering from anxiety consumes alprazolam. Females will most likely be developing this condition. A psychologist will be suggesting that her patient writes down her anxious experiences. In this way, she will be knowing her behavior and identifying the trigger of her feelings. After identifying the cause, her psychologist will be suggesting ways in changing her attitude.

Many people have difficulties sleeping. They are usually counting sheep mentally, believing that it will be helping them. However, some are taking zolpidem tartrate for insomnia. They could be replacing the drug with melatonin. The pineal gland is releasing the hormone and a patient could be buying it over the counter. He should be taking half a gram of this hormone for sleeping.

Sertralize HCL is taken by women with depression. However, more fish should be eaten by them instead. Anti depressant effect is possessed by fish oil. Omega 3 which is good for their hearts is also present. One teaspoon daily of cod liver oil should be taken. If fish is not desired by them, walnuts, flax, green and also leafy vegetables can be eaten, instead.

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Why do we take Fosamax

[This article was extracted from http://www.drugs.com. Hopefully, it will provide an indepth explanation as to why some health providers are prescribing this drugs for elderly patients]

Fosamax alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body. Fosamax slows bone loss while increasing bone mass, which may prevent bone fractures.

Fosamax is used in men and women to treat or prevent osteoporosis that is caused by menopause, or by taking steroids. Fosamax is also used to increase bone mass in men who have osteoporosis, and to treat Paget's disease of bone in men and women.

Important information

Do not take a Fosamax tablet if you cannot sit upright or stand for at least 30 minutes. Fosamax can cause serious problems in the stomach or esophagus (the tube that connects your mouth and stomach). You will need to stay upright for at least 30 minutes, after taking Fosamax.

Take the Fosamax tablet first thing in the morning, at least 30 minutes before you eat, or drink anything, or take any other medicine.

Take each dose with a full glass (6 to 8 ounces) of water. Use only plain water (not mineral water, coffee, tea, or juice), when taking a Fosamax tablet.

For at least the first 30 minutes after taking a Fosamax tablet, do not lie down or recline; do not eat, or drink anything other than plain water; and do not take any other medicines including vitamins, calcium, or antacids.

If you need to have any dental work (especially surgery), tell the dentist ahead of time that you are using Fosamax. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.

Fosamax is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include diet changes, exercise, and taking calcium and vitamin supplements. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely.

Take Note  :

Do not take a Fosamax tablet if you cannot sit upright, or stand for at least 30 minutes. Fosamax can cause serious problems in the stomach, or esophagus (the tube that connects your mouth and stomach). You will need to stay upright for at least 30 minutes, after taking this medication.

You should not take Fosamax if you are allergic to alendronate, or if you have low levels of calcium in your blood (hypocalcemia), or a problem with the movement of muscles in your esophagus.

To make sure you can safely take Fosamax, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions :

• trouble swallowing;
  
• a vitamin D deficiency;
  
• a dental problem;
  
• kidney disease; or
  
• an ulcer or other problem in your stomach or esophagus.
  

Some people using medicines similar to Fosamax have developed bone loss in the jaw, also called osteonecrosis of the jaw. Symptoms may include jaw pain, swelling, numbness, loose teeth, gum infection, or slow healing after injury or surgery involving the gums.

You may be more likely to develop osteonecrosis of the jaw if you have cancer or have been treated with chemotherapy, radiation, or steroids. Other conditions associated with osteonecrosis of the jaw include blood clotting disorders, anemia (low red blood cells), and dental surgery or pre-existing dental problems.

However, it is not known whether Fosamax will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication. It is not known whether alendronate passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use Fosamax without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.


Fosamax side effects

Some side effects for Fosamax may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist, or become bothersome when using Fosamax  :

Constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; feeling bloated or full; flu-like symptoms at the start of treatment; gas; headache; mild back, muscle, or joint pain; mild stomach pain or upset; nausea; taste changes; vomiting.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Fosamax :

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, throat, or tongue); black, tarry, or bloody stools; chest pain; coughing or vomiting blood; difficult or painful swallowing; mouth sores; new, worsening, or persistent heartburn; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; severe bone, muscle, or joint pain (especially in the hip, groin, or thigh); severe or persistent sore throat or stomach pain; swelling of the hands, legs, or joints; swelling or pain in the jaw; symptoms of low blood calcium (eg, spasms, twitches, or cramps in your muscles; numbness or tingling in your fingers, toes, or around your mouth).

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider.

My Most Recent Take on the Yamas

by Nina

Wisdom by Titian

“Yamas contain essential advice for daily/good living. As they offer a map or guidance that allows us to have enhanced emotional and mental wellbeing and a more fulfilling and meaningful life, yamas serve as the GPS for our lives. Practicing the yamas leads to greater happiness and spiritual fulfillment not only for the individual but also to those around him/her.” —Ram Rao 

After a stint in rehab for alcohol and drug abuse, Evelyn Zak’s sponsor took her to a yoga class (you’ll see more of her story in a separate post that will be coming soon). She wasn’t sure about going, but had decided to do whatever was suggested by people she trusted to keep her from relapsing. That first class led her to regular practice, then more intensive studies, and eventually she trained to be a yoga teacher and yoga therapist. Now she’s been alcohol and drug free for 30 years, and she says that although all the branches of yoga were helpful in keeping her sober, the yama ahimsa (non-violence) was just what the doctor ordered. She explains it this way, “If the concept of ahimsa is that to hurt another being is the same as hurting oneself, then it stands to reason that to hurt oneself is to hurt another being. Anyone who has dealt with addiction, either as a patient or a support person, knows that everyone gets hurt at some level.” 

These days Evelyn works as a yoga therapist and substance abuse counselor, sharing yogic principles with children, seniors, preachers, Rotary clubs, problem gamblers, large groups of lawyers, marathon runners, people with disabilities, eating disorders, and more. She says:

“If I hadn’t absorbed the concept of ahimsa along the way, I don’t believe any of this would have been possible because I wouldn’t have been in a position to learn and absorb and I wouldn’t have cared enough about anyone else to share what I found to be so personally valuable.” 

According to the Yoga Sutras, which defines the eight branches of yoga, the first branch of yoga is the yamas. These are yoga’s guiding principles for how to conduct yourself in all your relationships, within your community, and with the world at large. There are five yamas: non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, and sexual restraint, and non-greed. 

Yama means “restraint” in Sanskrit. There are two different ways you can think about these restraints or “great vows.” The first is as a set of rules to follow. From this perspective, adhering to these moral guidelines is as essential for being a yogi as all the other branches of yoga. For example, Gandhi practiced non-violence (ahimsa) through passive resistance in his political work and vegetarianism in his personal life. 

The second is as a set of practices that can help you cultivate equanimity by reducing the conflict in your life and within yourself. As Georg Feuerstein says, 

“For as long as we pursue a lifestyle that falls short of these moral virtues, our energies are scattered and we continue to harvest the negative repercussions of our actions.” 

From this perspective, following these guidelines will reduce the difficulty (or even just the drama) in your life, which decreases your suffering—as well as that of others—and allow you to experience contentment. Imagine a television soap opera for a moment: what if everyone stopped harming each other, lying, stealing, cheating on their partners, or taking more than their share? 

It’s really up to you to decide how best to make use of these guidelines. Of course it can feel overwhelming to try to commit to scrupulously following a challenging set of moral principles. So B.K.S. Iyengar recommends that you frame the yamas as “positive” practices that you can cultivate in your life. 

“Yama is the cultivation of the positive within us, not merely a suppression of what we consider to be its diabolical opposite. If we consider the nonpractice of yama in this way, we will be doomed, not to encourage the good, but to ricochet between extremes of vice and virtue, which will cause us nothing but pain and which have no beneficial effect on the world. Cultivate the positive, abjure the negative. Little by little, one will arrive.”  

Non-Violence (Ahimsa) 

Ahimsa is considered the most fundamental yama. It includes non-violence in thought as well as action and covers your relationship to all living things. The negative consequences of violent acts are clear in current events and history as well as personal stories. Over and over we observe one act of violence leading to another and then another. So practicing non-violence in your life helps foster both your own inner peace and peace in your community. 

Ahimsa also means “non-harming” so it includes refraining from actions or thoughts that harms another, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally. Practicing non-harming also means refraining harming yourself, as illustrated by Evelyn’s story. And from a positive perspective, practicing non-violence means cultivating compassion for others and kindness toward yourself.

Truthfulness (Satya) 

Truthfulness includes practicing honesty in action, speech, and thought. Lying or misleading others is a form of harm because it violates the trust others have in us. And so many of the conflicts between us, including violence, are the result of keeping secrets and then telling lies to cover them up. So like practicing non-violence, practicing truthfulness helps foster both inner peace and reduces conflicts in your relationships. However, because ahimsa is foremost yama, you always need to consider non-harming when you practice truthfulness. Use compassion when you speak and aim to cause the least harm possible, even remaining silent if necessary. 

Satya also means “real,” “genuine, “ “honest,” and “virtuous.” One meaning for being “real” is that you see the true nature of realty and that you communicate that honestly, rather than clinging to how you wish the world would be or telling people what they want to hear. 

In addition to your conduct with others, practicing truthfulness includes being honest with—and not lying to—yourself.  

Non-Stealing (Asteya) 

Stealing, of course, means taking things that belong to others, including both material things and ideas (such as taking credit for someone else’s work). Of course, stealing is not just wrong on its own but it is a form of harming. It violates the person you steal from, and leads to other types of harm of many other kinds, including lies, violence, betrayal, and so on, in the attempt to cover up the original crime. 

Asteya also means “non-coveting” and “non-desire.” Even if you don’t commit crimes to obtain the objects of your desire, coveting material goods can cause you to overspend, even going into debt, which is not only stressful for you but can be ruinous for your family. Or maybe the desire for material possessions or even just “success” simply means you work at a stressful, unsatisfying job. And in general being in a state of desire for what you don’t have creates a cycle of dissatisfaction, because what you have is never enough and you’re always looking to acquire more. Naturally all these forms of coveting are impediments to your peace of mind.

Practicing asteya means cultivating contentment with what you have and what you don’t have and letting go of these desires.  

Sexual Restraint (Brahmacharya) 

This is a complex topic for our culture. The original meaning in the Yoga Sutras is “chastity,” which means refraining from sex completely. That’s because the yogic path described in the Yoga Sutras was intended for practitioners who were unmarried and separated from the rest of society. So in modern times, for us ordinary “householders,” we consider brahmacarya to be sexual responsibility. For example, B.K.S. Iyengar says that for him practicing brahmacarya meant being faithful to his wife. 

Not practicing sexual restraint is a form of harming. If you are reckless in your sexual conduct, well, we’re back to the soap opera territory with lies, jealousy, pain, and even violence. (I learned this the hard way when I experimented with “free love” back in the 70s.) And, of course, these days we understand the damage that is caused by sexual abuse in all its forms, whether that means sexual harassment or predatory behavior by those in power. 

How you interpret sexual responsibility depends on your personal commitments, your religion if you have one, and the culture in which you live. But we think if you put your mind to it, you’ll know how to practice sexual responsibility in your everyday life.  

Greedlessness (Aparigraha) 

Greedlessness means limiting your possessions to what is truly necessary, and living a life of voluntary simplicity. In yoga philosophy, too many possessions is considered an indulgence that distracts you from spiritual development. And anyone who has known a hoarder understands how having too many possessions sucks up time and energy, and creates fear and anxiety at the thought of losing what has been accumulated. From a positive perspective practicing aparigrapha means cultivating an attitude of generosity toward others, being willing to share both your resources and your time. 

Aparigrapha also means “non-possessiveness,” “non-holding,” “non-indulgence,” “non-acquisitiveness.” And an important aspect of non-holding includes not clinging to thoughts and emotions. Sometimes these negative emotions, such as fear, worry, anxiety grief, anger, rage, and jealousy that cloud your judgment and disturb your equanimity. Practicing aparigrapha means letting go of these emotions rather than allowing them to become obsessions.

Other times these are concepts that give us a sense of security, such as the lives we plan for ourselves or the images we have of who we are. When circumstances change, clinging to these concepts prevents you from living in the present. For example, maybe a marriage you once thought would last forever ends in a divorce, years of striving for success in a certain job or profession ends in failure, or someone close to you dies unexpectedly. Or, maybe you’ve always been the strong one, but now you need to turn to others for help. Practicing aparigrapha means letting go of what once gave you a sense of security and opening up to new opportunities and paths that will take you forward. 

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Take Control Of Your Dieting With Weight Loss Hypnosis West Springfield MA

By Sharon Williams

Of the many alternatives out there concerning dieting, hypnotherapy is something that does not readily come to mind for most people. Some have tried it without much success but there are those success stories that stand out from the rest with results that are amazing. It all depends on changing your mind about dieting using weight loss hypnosis West Springfield MA

Hypnotherapy changes one's mindset about losing those extra pounds using the power of the subconscious mind. Therapists accomplish this through the power of suggestion along with some cognitive behavioral therapy to help you achieve results where other methods may have failed. You of course, must be a willing subject with an open mind to these techniques.

Some hypnotherapists also use cognitive behavioral therapy as an approach in conjunction with hypnosis to change the mindsets and attitudes about dieting in their patients. They teach them to lead a healthier lifestyle and to make proper and healthy food choices in their lives. This combined with diet and exercise makes this method one of the most effective around, yet it had not been widely used until now.

The diet and weight loss industry is huge with many pills and potions that make claims that usually do not work for everyone. Dieting is not a one size fits all solution. Hypnotherapy however is an individualized approach because everyone thinks differently and everyone's body is different. A therapist will get to know you and design an approach that is tailor made for you.

Since hypnotherapy involves changing a person's mindset, know that the subject must also be willing to be hypnotized and be open to the power of suggestion. Without an open mind, the techniques that you will be exposed to will have little chance of working, so keep an open mind and give it some time to work. It may take more than one session to see results.

You can find a licensed hypnotherapist in your area and consult with them about your weight loss goals. They will be happy to explain the process to you and put your mind at ease about using this method to help you. As with any method, it is always best to consult with a healthcare professional before you attempt any changes to your diet or health routines.

Remember, do not begin any diet or exercise plan without first consulting with your healthcare practitioner or your family doctor. They will be best able to guide you in choosing a health regimen that is best for you and your body type. Always follow their instructions and do not resort to anything drastic in order to lose weight.

Hypnosis is safe and does not use harmful drugs or dieting programs that put you at risk. With this alternative you can rest assured knowing that you will not be harming your body or mind in any way. Always choose healthy alternatives when it comes to your diet and make the decision to change your mind to live a better, healthier, and more active lifestyle and you will begin to see the results you desire.

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How To Take Advantage Of ACLS Training

By Beryl Dalton

You wanted to get employed in the medical field. You know that there are a lot of opportunities out there for you and you understand that this is a field that you would be more than happy to work at. You must be trained though to do the job right. Know exactly what you need to do to better prepare for it.

Part of the things you have to be prepared for is to ensure that you get the right course to sign up for. You can't expect to be good in this field when you haven't secured the exposure that is required in the first place. Sign up for the right ACLS Training in Houston too. Knowing how you can take advantage of the most appropriate one that you can find around.

You are going to need to find the right school for such a purpose. There are numbers of institutions around. You want to locate the one that is going to be a really good reflection of the things that you want to achieve out of undergoing the program. Remember, not all of these choices would be expected to be right for you.

Know what are those you must do though to ensure that you will get the right program this time, remember, there are a lot of things that you need to consider before you will decide to sign up for these program. Do remember that there are a lot of schools around. Find the ones that have the right reputation and you have to find the experienced ones as well.

Do remember that there is a need for you to ensure that you'll really get the right training when you sign up for these courses. You need to see to it that the exposure that these providers will offer you is really appropriate for what it is that you were hoping for. This is really essential so you're confident that you can really get the most out of the program.

Understand that you are going toned to do this time us ensure that you will really get appropriate practical exposure as well. Aside from learning the theories you have to make sure that you learn how to do this right once you are already in the field. This is essential so you are confident that you get to know exactly how to apply these theories once you are in the field.

Part of the training process that you should be getting is being exposed towards using appropriate equipment that are needed for the job. You need to remember that there are going the devices for you to use if you want to do this job done right. This is imperative so you're confident that you will be able to assist the people who will need your assistance quite efficiently.

Find out what are the schedules for these classes too. You would prefer if you can actually opt for a choice that is easy enough for you to attend to. You may have some other engagements that you're going to need to take care of as well. This is necessary so you know that you won't ever need to worry about going late to these operations.

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