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- Karaya Gum - Uses, Benefits and Some Properties for Karaya Gum
Sterculiaceae
Common Trade Names
Powdered Gum Karaya
Common Forms
Karaya gum powder is used to form gels and pastes for bases in cosmetics, food, and pharmaceuticals.
Source
Karaya gum is the dried exudate of Sterculia urens and other Sterculia species. Native to India and Pakistan, this softwood tree grows to a height of about 30′. All parts of the tree [...]
Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:17:37 +0000
- How To Tackle With Hypothyroidism in Adults
What is this Condition?
In this disorder, thyroid hormone levels in the blood are too low because of a problem in the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, or hypothalamus (a crucial brain structure that governs many body functions). Hypothyroidism is most common in women. In the United States, the incidence is rising significantly in people ages 40 [...]
Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:14:04 +0000
- Hyssop Drug Information
Taxonomic Class
Lamiaceae
Common Trade Names
Hyssop Herb, Hyssop Low Alcohol and Alcohol Free, Hyssop Organic, ViBlend (Echinacea/Hyssop for Kids) Liquid
Common Forms
Available as fluidextracts, oils, and tinctures. Fresh or dried flowering tops are used to prepare compresses or tea. Narcissus oil is used in fragrances. Narcissus pseudonarcissus lectin (also called narcissus pseudonarcissus agglutinin) is used in biochemistry.
Source
The [...]
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:04:22 +0000
- Broom Herb - Dosage and Useful Properties
ALTERNATIVE NAMES: BANNAL, BROOMTOPS, GENISTA, GINSTERKRAUT, HOGWEED, IRISH TOPS, SAROTHAMNI HERB, SCOTCH BROOM, SCOTCH BROOM TOP
Taxonomic Class
Fabaceae
Common Trade Names
None known.
Common Forms
Available as cigarettes, extracts, root, and teas
Source
The crude drug is prepared from the twigs and flowers of Cytisus scoparius (Sarothamnus scoparius). Broom has been naturalized from Europe [...]
Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:17:23 +0000
- Buy Zithromax online
Now you can buy your medicines online. There are a number of online medicine stores that allow you to buy your medicines online. With the help of these online medicines store you can not only save a lot of time but also a lot of money. One of the brands is Zithromax that is [...]
Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:30:28 +0000
- Exercise to stay young and healthy!
With the growing population of adult age group indulging in fast life, disease rate is also unfortunately on rise. People are looking for ways to stay fit and healthy through their routine chores, since there is no other way but to run as per the schedule to make both ends meet. Exercise can be [...]
Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:25:37 +0000
- Warning and Signs for an Ectopic Pregnancy
What is this Condition?
Ectopic pregnancy is an abnormal pregnancy in which the fertilized egg is implanted outside, rather than within, the uterine cavity. The most common site is the fallopian tube - one of a pair of long, slender tubes extending from the uterus to the region of the ovary.
With prompt diagnosis, appropriate surgery, and [...]
Sat, 05 Jan 2008 07:13:55 +0000
- Prevent yourself from UV Rays, Use Contact Lens
Everyone knows these days that ultraviolet radiation may be damaging to the eyes when out in strong sunlight for extended periods of time. This can be compensated fairly well by a good pair of sunglasses with lenses certified to give UV protection, which blocks out the rays.What some don’t know however is that UV [...]
Fri, 04 Jan 2008 09:23:04 +0000
- Types of Teeth Whitening
The process in which the stains on the teeth are removed by some dental procedures and the color of the teeth is whitened is known as teeth whitening. There are specialized dentists for whitening the teeth. London dentist are the most famous about whitening people’s teeth. There are several types of teeth whitening techniques [...]
Fri, 04 Jan 2008 07:04:17 +0000
- Standards of Care Premature Labor
What is this Condition?
Premature labor is the onset of rhythmic uterine contractions that produce cervical changes (dilation and effacement) after fetal viability but before fetal maturity. It usually occurs between the 26th and 37th week of gestation. Approximately 5 % to 10% of pregnancies end in premature labor, which is responsible for about 75% of [...]
Tue, 01 Jan 2008 10:38:03 +0000
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- Place for Birth of your Child
There are four types of birth places from which to choose. The overwhelming majority of women in the United States today give birth in hospitals. Three other choices include in-hospital birthing centers, freestanding birthing centers, and one...
- Prolonged Pregnancy
Prolonged Pregnancy
A small percentage of pregnancies will continue beyond 42 weeks (294 days after the last menstrual period). There have been cases in which pregnancy extended to 336 and 337 days, and one in which the duration was 343 days (49 week...
Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0500