Using the HMPC, NLEM, and NTHR herb lists to identify which plants should be added to your herbal medicine cabinet is essential. The monographs and other data available on each list can help you determine which herbs you should add to your cabinet. Read this article to learn more. Listed below are the most common herbal medicines used in Western medicine. We have categorized each list by category … [Read more...]

Five years ago, I would have laughed if someone had told me that I'd rather review an A.I. I would have laughed so hard if someone had told me five years ago that I'd rather review an A.I. than a portable ultrasound device. But here we are, almost one year later, and I don't know where I can find a nutrigenomics testing test. Not even close. This is the digital health technology that I've been … [Read more...]

Earlier, we called chronic pain "nonspecific" because it was not specific to any one organ or tissue. This definition now recognizes a wide variety of pain syndromes characterized by significant emotional distress and functional disability. Primary headaches and chronic pelvic pain are included in this group of disorders. The International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-11 recognizes several … [Read more...]

Some early signs of dementia include: Mood swings, difficulty following storylines, and memory loss. In some cases, depression may be an early indicator of dementia. A physician will determine the presence of these signs and work with patients to reduce their risk. Some risk factors for dementia include cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, and buildup of fat in artery walls. Some studies … [Read more...]

There are several types of memory loss medication, including Cholinesterase inhibitors, Rivastigmine, Memantine, and Beta-blockers. These medications work by dampening brain activity in key areas that process memories. Benzodiazepines are often used as anesthetics to make surgical procedures less painful. Midazolam is an example of a benzodiazepine with marked amnesic properties. Cholinesterase … [Read more...]

Insomnia is a very frustrating problem in The Sims 4. Thankfully, the game comes with a variety of options for fixing it. Insomnia can be caused by the presence of radios, TVs, wind chimes, or speakers. Even your Sim can't sleep if he or she is near a loud noise. Eventually, you'll need to help your Sim fall asleep so that the energy meter in the house fills up. ModIf you've been wishing there was … [Read more...]

Menopause The Musical is a stage comedy about menopausal women shopping for lingerie. Its lyrics parody popular music from the baby-boomer era and reflect the common symptoms of menopause. Its premiere was March 28, 2001, in Orlando, Florida. To date, it is still running. Whether you're going through menopause or surviving it, this musical is sure to make you smile. Celebrating women going through … [Read more...]