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Things to think about before you take your Meds...
What does it mean when it says “take on an empty stomach” or “take with food” because I never adhere to those warnings and I’m still alive. Does it really matter? —J.J., Denver, CO
Answer: It matters in most cases, but not all. With antibiotics, it may be that your medicine reaches a higher blood level when you take it on an empty stomach, but over the course of therapy, it doesn’t change the outcome, meaning the pathogens are killed. With other medications, for example sleeping pills, a warning to avoid alcohol is important and should be adhered to because the combination could be fatal. Same thing with certain antidepressants (MAO inhibitors) that can’t be combined with cheese, or death could result. For your safety, let me give you the proper questions to ask your doctor and/or pharmacist:
1. What is the name of the condition that you are treating me for?
2. What is the brand name and generic name of the medication that you’re prescribing?
3. Do I take it in the morning, or at night, or divide the dose throughout the day?
4. Better with food or empty stomach?
5. About how long before I begin to see results?
6. Is there a less expensive generic alternative?
7. Are there any supplements that could help this medicine work better, or any to avoid?
8. Is it okay to drink wine (if that applies) with my medicine?
9. Will coffee, dairy or mineral supplements inactivate my medicine?
10. How long do I stay on this medication? Some medications are only intended for a few days or weeks, but people remain on them indefinitely. This is the most important question to ask.
If the caution label states “on an empty stomach” that means 2 hours after you eat, or 1 hour beforehand. If it states “take with food” it means to take it while eating or right after. If it says “do not operate machinery or equipment …” that is your clue that your medicine makes you drowsy or clumsy. It means to avoid driving, using a chainsaw, mowing your lawn or anything that requires you to focus.
Here’s another good rule of thumb: Start low and go slow! With medications, the lowest effective dose is ideal. You don’t need to kill a fly with a shotgun and if you try, you could wind up with side effects that you would not experience with a lower dose. And finally, if you notice your medication keeps you up at night, then don’t take it too late in the day. Examples of medicines that are best taken in the morning include thyroid medicine, steroids like prednisone, attention-deficit drugs like Ritalin or the fatigue buster Provigil. Examples of medicine that should be taken at night include certain antihistamines (like diphenhydramine), anxiolytics like alprazolam, pain medicines like hydrocodone and muscle relaxers. If in doubt, call your local pharmacist or physician.
Friday, June 13, 2014
Health Benefits Of Magic Mushrooms. Really...
Here's something a little offbeat. A team of researchers at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine has recently documented a safe, long-lasting way of improving both your life and your personal feelings of well-being: "Shrooms." But I expect you knew that already... and now for the most interesting result: psilocybin produces not only mystical experiences, but joy, happiness, and positive social effects. And it does it for a long time. Remember, a little goes a long way. Oh, and did I mention, they're illegal. Thank you War on Drugs. The "war," should be on alcohol.
Beats Prescription Drugs..
Friday, May 30, 2014
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Sunday, May 18, 2014
Saturday, May 3, 2014
The Strength of Black and White (ft. Alan Watts)
When we were taught 1, 2, 3 and A, B, C, few of us were ever told about the Game of Black-and-White. It is quite as simple. but belongs to the hushed-up side of things. Consider, first, that all your five senses are differing forms of one basic sense–something like touch. Seeing is highly sensitive touching. The eyes touch, or feel, light waves and so enable us to touch things out of reach of our hands. Similarly, the ears touch sound waves in the air, and the nose tiny particles of dust and gas. But the complex patterns and chains of neurons which constitute these senses are composed of neuron units which are capable of changing between just two states: on or off. To the central brain the individual neuron signals either yes or no — that’s all. But, as we know from computers which employ binary arithmetic in which the only figures are 0 and 1, these simple elements can be formed into the most complex and marvelous patterns. Intrigued? I am ...
Please Read On...
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Marijuana and Fibromyalgia ?? What the...
For the estimated five million Americans suffering from Fibromyalgia (FM), a chronic pain condition of unknown etiology, pain, fatigue, and depression are often a way of life. Though the US Food and Drug Administration has approved a small number of drugs to treat symptoms of FM, many patients report that these prescription pills provide little relief. By contrast, more and more patients with FM are finding effective relief from medical cannabis.
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Saturday, April 26, 2014
The Sacred Science Official Trailer
Even though there is documented proof that these jungle medicines are extremely effective, the research and patenting process takes so long that most of us will not live to see them used here in the modern world. And get this, believe it or not, less than 1% of these Amazonian plants have been studied by scientists for their healing potential...
The full movie is available HERE. Watch now, as it could be taken down without notice..
Friday, April 25, 2014
How to find and do work you love:
Loving ones job is not only a “rare-to-find-nice-to-have”, no, it is essential for our entire society and for our overall well-being. The workplace is the place where we spend most our waking time and people hating their jobs is throughout the world one of the main reasons for economic downturns. If we would all use our unique talents to serve humanity (and we all have these talents!), there would be no unemployment and no stress-related illnesses. Just a thought...
Why you need to Love your job..
How to clean children´s teeth
Good video. And now for you folks that are on the fence regarding fluoride...
Children and Fluoride...
How to brush your teeth? Learn in 4 simple steps
Brushing your teeth properly is very important and unfortunately many dental problems are the result of wrong or insufficient dental hygiene and because people don't know how to brush teeth. The right cleaning technique is the key! By following four simple steps you can improve your dental health considerably investing in the future of your smile. Watch this video and learn how brushing your teeth the right way will improve your oral health! Shut up and brush..
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
What Causes Bad Breath?
Bad breath, medically referred as halitosis, is brought on by excessive bacterial activity on the tongue in most cases (85%-90%), and gum disease which produces high levels of foul odors mainly due to the breakdown of proteins into individual amino acids, followed by further breakdown of certain amino acids to produce sulfur compounds. The stomach is considered by most experts to be a very uncommon source of bad breath. It is because the esophagus is closed, and a reflux serious enough to be bringing up stomach contents between the stomach and the esophagus indicates a health problem (i.e., gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD). That said, only an extremely small percentage of bad breath problems may arise from stomach and digestion problems. Since halitosis is almost always caused by a problem in the mouth, home remedies used against bad breath, such as mints and gum, may only temporarily mask the odors but cannot cure your bad breath. Eliminating the source of halitosis is an effective solution. I recommend that you visit a dentist first. If no oral cause of your bad breath can be identified by the dentist, I suggest an appointment with a primary care doctor or gastroenterologist (GI) to be evaluated for underlying reason for the potential stomach problem or any other condition that is causing your bad breath so that you can be treated appropriately. Now you know.
Fluoride: Why bother?
I'm just curious, if the fluoride that is added to our water is such a miniscule amount, why do the powers that be add it in the first place? I don't get it...
How To Get into Shape When You're Really, Really out of Shape.
Every exercise plan begins with a single step. If you are extremely out of shape, focus on short-term goals so that you do not feel overwhelmed. The simplest way to begin a fitness plan is to incorporate walking into your daily life. Set small goals such as parking further from where you work or taking an evening stroll around the neighborhood with family. Use a pedometer to measure the number of steps you walk. After a week, divide the total number of steps by the number of days you walked to get your average number of steps per workout. (You might want to sign up with this guy) Spend the next week slowly adding to your number of steps so that the week totals another 1,000 steps. Your long-term goal should be to walk 10,000 steps per day.
** Note from Marco ** Exercise is work. It elevates your heart rate, makes you somewhat breathless, and causes your muscles to burn. It's tiring—sometimes exhausting. Yes, exercise does get easier with time, but it will never be "easy." If it were easy, it wouldn’t be exercise and everyone would be doin' it. You see, beyond just getting your body moving (which is great but will only get you so far), exercise has to challenge you. You have to work past your comfort zone in order to train your heart, lungs, and muscles to get stronger and fitter. Over time, yes it will become easier to walk at the 3 mph pace you started, but once that becomes easy, it's time to walk faster, which brings me to another cold, hard truth: You have to work harder as you get fitter. Think of it exercise as a challenge to continuously improve on what you just accomplished. Remember, it's the start that stops most people.
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Are You Cooking Your Way to Illness? Something to think about..
Marco here, oh, and Happy Easter! Did you know that Eating foods cooked at high temperature increases the rate at which we age. Yuck! Scientists uncovered back in 2003 that ingestion of high temperature cooked foods resulted in chronic inflammation and accelerated glycation.
Newly published studies confirm these dangers. For example, breast and prostate cancers are sharply increased in those who eat heavily cooked meat like hamburgers.4-8
The article below will explain how to choose safely cooked foods and methods to protect your body against the lethal impact of foods prepared at excessively high temperatures.
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Saturday, April 19, 2014
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