Natural Health Journals

Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) are medications prescribed by a doctor to control the symptoms of acid reflux disease or peptic ulcer. They work by stopping the stomach from producing acid, thus allowing the ulcer to heal – or in the case of acid reflux, there is less acid available to leak into the esophagus. In [...]

By Marc Courtiol
Omeprazole is better known by its brand name of Prilosec. It is used in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, as well as duodenal and gastric ulcers.

By Brianna L. Ladapo
Antibiotic drugs are widely cited as the most important medical invention of this century. For the past several decades, they have revolutionized the interventional abilities of Western physicians, transforming bacterial infections like pneumonia and meningitis from life-threatening illnesses into easily treatable conditions. Used by nearly every medical specialty in existence, these “miracle [...]

The only thing one is required to do before buying prescription drugs online is to agree to a waiver that clears the web site and everyone who works for it and of course fill in relevant boxes with credit card details.

No matter where you live – especially if it’s in a developing country – beware of unscrupulous traders in fake drugs. When it comes to making a fast fortune, anyone is fair…

The Food and Drug Administration is urging stronger warnings on products containing acetaminophen, the main ingredient in nearly 200 over-the-counter cold, headache and pain remedies, including Tylenol.
Acetaminophen is considered to be the most widely used pain reliever in the world. The recommended dose is no more than four grams per day, though even that can [...]

Tips for a Better Doctor Visit

1. Have as many medical records as possible with you to document your medical condition, especially for a new visit or a consult. Go by the hospital, lab or other doctor’s office and get copies. This saves the doctor time and sometimes even avoids an extra official call.

2. Bring [...]

At the age of 17, I was diagnosed with high blood pressure. My doctor couldn’t hardly believe it. That was back in 1975. I wasn’t fat, in fact I was almost pure muscle. I was hyper and couldn’t stay still. I had to be doing something all the time. I felt like I was just [...]

Here are two intesting articles on the side effects of Lipitor. The author recomends taking high doses of vitamin C as a natural cholesterol lowering alternative. As a current user of Lipitor, I have been experiencing the muscle aches he refers too and am inclined to take his advice. This is scary stuff.
Lipitor – The Human Cost [...]

We normally do not think that health is related to economics other than with regard to the costs of medical care. But there is another more fundamental way money impacts our wellbeing. If you could not pay your bills or had to worry about where the next meal would come from, would you be thinking [...]