The next time you consider popping ibuprofen, for a headache or joint pain, understand that relief may come with a deadly price — heart attack, stroke and potentially life threatening gastrointestinal bleeding. More and more we learn that by taking ibuprofen we subject ourselves to serious health conditions like heart attack or stroke. Yet, at one time or another, most of us has popped ibuprofen or administered it to a loved one to relieve pain or bring down a fever. Although no one should ever have to suffer pain, you’re certainly not limited to taking dangerous pharmaceuticals. There are alternatives for ibuprofen — and nature has the answer. The health risks of taking ibuprofen In 2005, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned us that taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs …show more content…
Today, it’s still used to treat pain, headache and inflammatory conditions such as bursitis and tendinitis. The bark contains salicin, a chemical similar to aspirin. When combined with the herb's powerful anti-inflammatory plant compounds, flavonoids, salicin is thought to relieve pain (but not fever) and inflammation. In fact, aspirin is actually the brainchild of salicin. White willow relieves pain more slowly than aspirin, but smaller doses are required and its effects can last longer suggest the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMM). White willow bark may be useful for treating the following conditions: Headache, low back pain and osteoarthritis. People who are allergic or sensitive to salicylates such as aspirin should not use willow bark. In addition, children under the age of 18 should not take willow bark because of the danger of developing Reye syndrome, a rare but serious illness linked to aspirin in children. Speak to your health care practitioner to determine the appropriate dose for you. Cat’s claw instead of
In 2015, Doweiko’s research found that ”It is impossible for drugs to travel throughout the body without possible side effects“ (Doweiko, 2015, p.16). ”Prime affects versus side effects have been studied in order to find out how drugs harm but are contributing to healing“ (Doweiko, 2015, p. 16). The primary concern appears to be whether harm has to be the lesser concern in order to heal. Aspirin was used as an example of the healing component versus the side
Most people want to succeed but today nobody wants to put in the hard work hence Adderall sounds like the perfect solution except no one stops to think of the consequences or even bother to do some research on the drug they are placing in their body. Advertisements are used to manipulate the reader into thinking they need Adderall, or as if they have ADHD. This manipulation works because not many people challenge advertisers instead the consumer takes it for what it is. The consumer silences themselves by not challenging and researching the drug that is being ingested. If the claim being made by the advertisement fits their problem and it has a fix many will fall for the ruse. If a product does more good than bad and is supported by scientific
Whenever pain or a headache is felt people will immediately reach for the bottle of Aspirin they have in their medicine cabinet. For many years this has been the solution to any pain a person feels. As much as Aspirin will help to cure symptoms of pain it may also being doing the body harm. More and more studies have brought many harmful side effects to the surface. The question now comes into play of if Aspirin is actually doing more harm than good.
Some people alternate the use of other OTC such as Aspirin, which also has other dangerous effects , but hopefully will reduce acetaminophen toxicity.
...imes a day due to the buildup in a person’s body. It can also disrupt the hearts rhythm, and is risky when taken with other painkillers. (7)
History of St. John's Wort St. John’s Wort has been in use for about 2400 years and has been utilized for many different purposes throughout history. Some of these less modern uses have been nerve tonic, painkiller, including effectiveness for relieving arthritis pain and menstrual cramping, and relief for gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhea, nausea, and more serious problems like ulcers. Now it is becoming more common as a remedy for depression and anxiety but is simultaneously being tested as a possible type of assistance for AIDS patients because it appears to help the immune system combat viruses.
Modern medicine is in a period of profound change. Everyday, more and more ideas from other cultures are being transferred and integrated into our society. Many treatments that people are now familiar with have come from other traditions. Aspirin and quinine are two familiar examples of treatments that have been “westernized” by science. Alternative medical traditions will not replace western medicine, but instead are adding a new dimension of treatment that will only strengthen modern medicine. Western medicine is the clear leader in infectious disease, some cancers, heart disease, surgery, emergency medicine and trauma care. However, for the ordinary complaints of everyday life, the aches and pains of joints, bones and muscles, alternative medicine is the best choice of remedy.
Attention getter: As quoted by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, an average of three Oregonians dies every week from prescription opioid overdose, and many more develop opioid use disorder.
There have been several claims for the use of acai- the whole tree from the berry to the root. The acai berry is used to treat diarrhea, the root for jaundice, the rind is used for skin ulcers and the seeds used to treat fevers. Other claims are for treatment of diabetes, liver disorders, hair loss, hemorrhage, kidney disease, and menstrual and muscle pain (Ulbricht et al. 2012). These are some of the unconventional uses that have been used in Brazil (Ulbricht et al. 2012). There are several claims that acai can treat several conditions in the United States. One claim is that it is used with the treatment of MS. There are no studies to evaluate the safety or effectiveness of acai in the treatment of MS (Bowling, A. ...
What comes to your mind when someone asks you about birth control? Is it pills, condoms or just a bunch of questions? If it’s a bunch of questions, you’re not alone. According to Guttmacher Institute, a research organization committed to advancing sexual and reproductive health rights in the United States, found that over 50% of adolescents did not receive information about birth control before their first time having sex. As you can see a lot of people already don’t know what birth control is and what it can be used for besides sex.
Right now, the news reports that Michele Obama is going to play a far more visible role working with the public and speaking out. The thought is she will take an ever higher role than she already has in the fight against childhood obesity and continue to emphasize the significance of healthy eating and nutrition for kids. Thank goodness! There is no higher dilemma in the United States Nowadays than the rising obesity rates of the American population, especially child obesity, and this difficulty wants a voice that will reach every single property in America These days.
·Ibuprofen (propionic acid) is an anti-inflammatory and anti-pyretic. It is often used to treat arthritis, dental pain, menstrual pain, headache, migraine, and back pain. Ibuprofen works by reducing the levels of prostaglandis (substances that cause pain) in the body. This drug is gentler on the stomach than aspirin. The molecular formula of ibuprofen is C13H18O2. Some examples of ibuprofen are Motrin, Advil, and Nuprin.
If you’re looking to lose weight, or haven’t had much luck with weight loss in the past, the chance is high that you’ve at least heard of phentermine. With pharamacy websites now offering phentermine online rather than simply as a perscription, many more people are seeing this drug as possibly being right for them. This new weight-loss drug has been talked up, down, backwards and forwards by medical professionals and users alike. But does it work?
Health claims are booming in today’s world. Many of these consumers are being misled by advertising and believe that their choice will benefit their health. Although herbal medicines have been in existence throughout human evolution, I have chosen to take a deeper look into these health practices. I’m curious if this is just another health claim or if there are actual benefits to taking these medicines.
Frequently a person believes that herbal medicine is more naturally safe and soothing than drugs. Nevertheless, there’s no reasonable defense about this. Though many consumers trusted herbal medicine much more than the synthetic medicine because it’s safe and effective, but like anything else, it has its own limitations too. There are several hostile issues related to herbal medicine that has been quite alarming. Notwithstanding, majority of the most popular herbs are at least nearly safe.