Colon Cleansing For A Healthier You

My first encounter about the colon cleanse topic was when I began my studies in the college of pharmacy in the Philippines. From there, we were taught the importance of our body's gastrointestinal tract (also referred to as the GI tract) and why we it should be cleansed once in awhile. The colon is a part of the GI tract and is the one responsible for the final and last stages of the digestive process.

The colon has several functions in our body's digestive system. Such functions are to absorb water and electrolytes from indigestible food substances therefore, keeping the body's fluid in balance as much as possible, to absorb some necessary vitamins and last but not the least, it is the storage area of our body's wastes before it is excreted out of our system.
Just considering all the facts mentioned above, we then understand why colon cleansing is necessary. If the colon contains too many toxins, the colon won't be able to function well and may then result to certain health issues. Another thing is that a healthy colon will help us enhance both our energy and immune system.

If you have already heard about colon cleanse, then you should also know more about Master Cleanse which is also known in the health industry as the detoxification diet. The process has been introduced years ago and has been practiced since then. The good thing about Master Cleanse is that it does not only help in cleaning away the toxins from our colons. It also helps individuals stop coffee, alcohol, tobacco and funk food cravings which makes us a lot healthier.

Aside from Master Cleanse, what is a colonic therapy and what can it contribute in keeping our health on its peak? If you suffer often from constipation, this process is the answer to your problem. In colonic therapy, a disposable speculum is inserted into the person's anus which is then connected to a plastic tubing. Water is slowly introduced into the colon through the tube with the help of hydrotherapy. With the aid of this step, the colon muscles contract which will lead to the excretion of feces and toxins out of the body.

So, remember to take care of your health and your colon!

Filtered Water For You And Your Family's Health

I have once worked in a laboratory where water is processed, filtered and purified. I haven't had any idea before why such processes are necessary until I finally have gotten hired in the water filtration company.

Since then, we've been taught that taking in at least 8 glasses of water per day is necessary to keep our bodies healthy. Fact is, we can never survive without it therefore, making it a necessity in each and everyone's life. However, there are times when the water we get straight from our faucets is not that safe at all. There are lots of traced minerals embedded in each glass of water we consume. Most claim that it isn't fatal anyway so why would it matter at all?

Truth is that we might not see the direct negative effects of unfiltered tap water to our health. We all know that tap water are treated with chlorine, fluoride and many other minerals to make the water look fresh, taste clean and become drinkable. Although it might not affect our health drastically at once, the continuous intake of these minerals from water slowly poisons our internal organs.

Due to this fact, a water filtration system is recommended to make our home water safe to drink for everyone in the family. Water filters come in many different types depending in the contaminants you have in your water. You can either choose from acid neutralizing filter or iron, sediment, tannin, nitrate, arsenic and fluoride removal water filters. Crystal Quest filters have been proven to be one of the most leading manufacturers when it comes to water filtration products and accessories. To avail of discounts, aside from free shipping to USA, the company also offers wholesale Crystal Quest filters which is wise on your budget.

Enjoy a filtered, cleaner and safer water for you and your family!

Affordable And High-Quality Medicines Online With Meds India Ltd.

Medicines are important for us to survive. However, just like any other everyday human needs, the prices of medicines keep on rising. Due to today's very high costs of medicines (most specifically on prescription medications), people consider purchasing them as a total rip off of their hard earned money. Medicines are essential to each and every individual. However, the expensive prices keep these necessary medicines out of reach especially to those who can't really afford them. I know the feeling of losing so much money as I am one of them who need to refill my prescription all the time.

Good news is that At Meds India, buying medicines saves consumers (like me) not just time and effort but most importantly money. With Meds India Ltd., you get to choose from a wide selection of medicines which are all manufactured by major licensed pharmaceutical industries in India. All drugs are produced under the strict U.S. FDA standards ensuring every consumer affordable high-quality drugs online delivered right at your doorsteps.

Prescription medicines can now be purchased with ease and comfort as individuals can already make orders for a 90-day supply of the medicines for personal use with Meds India Ltd. That's (more or less) three months of worry-free daily supply of your prescribed medications.

Ordering both prescription and non-prescription drugs with Meds India Ltd. is easy. All you need to do is to first create your own account, browse through the company's catalog or just use the Search field provided and click the "Buy Now" button. You will also be given the chance to review and adjust the items in your shopping cart before paying for your purchase. After that, all you need to do is to sit down, relax and wait for your medicines to be delivered to you in privacy. Since each order might take 10-14 days to arrive, it is advised to plan and place your orders in advance.

Experience shopping for your medicines with privacy and confidence and start saving big on your prescription medications with Meds India Ltd. now!

On Clean Pipes And Clean Water For Consumption

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), plumbing plays an important role in every person's health and safety. We usually overlook the significance of ensuring that our home or establishment's plumbing is in accordance with the safety regulations set by the government's health department regarding plumbing.

In California where strict laws in water sanitation is imposed, one can easily find qualified and licensed Riverside plumbers who are knowledgeable when it comes to the right design, installation and maintenance of effective plumbing systems.The main reason why plumbing standards are set and must be followed is because water is one of the main necessities for humans to survive. Our everyday lives depend mostly on our water consumption. We use water for drinking, cooking, bathing and many more. Unclean water system carries different forms of bacteria and microorganisms. Being exposed to unsafe water and making use of it can therefore result to health problems and diseases such as diarrhea, amoebic dysentery, cholera, botulism and many more. In severe cases (especially in children whose immune system is still weak and developing), water-carrying bacteria can even result to death.

Bear in mind that plumbing is not just about unclogging your sink and connecting pipes and tubes. The health of your family is somehow directly associated with the water running through those tubes and pipes so they'd better be clean!

Important Facts About Amoxicillin

Amoxicillin is an antibiotic which belongs to the penicillin group of drugs and that its main function is to fight bacteria - minimizing or eradicating the infection in our body.

Below are some more interesting and important facts about the drug which you might not be aware of:

• Amoxicillin is a prescription drug therefore, an individual is supposed to consult the doctor first before taking in the drug. There are some who self-medicate which usually leads to greater health problems.
  
  
• Never take amoxicillin when you are allergic to any of the antibiotics under the penicillin group such as ampicillin, amoxicillin, carbenicillin, dicloxacillin, oxacillin, penicillin, amoxicillin+clavulanate (Augmentin), ampicillin+sulbactam (Unasyn), pipercillin+tazobactam (Zosyn) and others.
  
  
• If you are allergic to cephalosporins, also inform your doctor about it. In most cases, individuals who are allergic to the penicillin group of drugs will also show allergic reactions to cephalosporins. Cephalosporins include cefazolin, cefdinir, cefpodoxime, cefprozil, cefuroxime, cephalexin and others (usually starts with "cef" or "ceph").
  
  
• Know that amoxicillin can reduce the efficacy of birth control pills which might result to pregnancy. Ask for your doctor's advice about this one as he or she might recommend another antibiotic which won't make birth control pills less effective.
  
  
• Always follow the dosing instruction of amoxicillin. Otherwise, you will end up not being completely treated which may worsen your case.
  
  
• Just like any other antibiotics, amoxicillin intake may result to diarrhea. If this happens, please consult your doctor at once.
  
  
• If you are suffering from asthma, bleeding or blood clotting disorder, kidney and liver disease, inform your doctor about it prior to amoxicillin administration.
  
  
• If you are a nursing mother, inform your doctor about this because amoxicillin passes into your breast milk that you are feeding your baby (this can harm your baby's health).
  

The Wonders Of MGO™ Manuka Honey

A shrub known as Manuka which is commonly found in most parts of New Zealand and in some parts of Australia has been known for its medicinal and health benefits for centuries. If you are familiar with the story of Captain James Cook's journey around the world, you'll know that the said plant's leaves have been used by the captain in making a tea concoction for him and the entire crew on board.

Manuka (scientific name: Leptospermum scoparium) is also commonly referred to as Tea tree and is very popular in the world of medicine due to its high antibacterial property. You have perhaps heard and used Tea tree oil products such as the oil, shampoo, toothpaste, soap, pet shampoo and many more. The most recent preparation consisting of Manuka (Tea tree) is the MGO™ Manuka Honey which has been getting the attention and interest of many consumers since the day it has been approved for market release.

So, what is Manuka Honey and why is it beneficial for health? Manuka honey is produced when honeybees collect the nectar from the flowers of the shrub. The Manuka honey is renowned not only for its richer taste but more importantly for its antibacterial and antifungal potencies.

After a thorough study of the bacterial properties of the shrub, Dr. Thomas Henle of the University of Dresden, Germany has discovered that Methylglyoxal is the compound that delivers antibacterial and antifungal activities of the plant. After proving the medicinal importance of the compound, the Manuka Health company (based in New Zealand) has trademarked the product as MGO™ Manuka Honey.

MGO™ Manuka Honey is highly recommended for individuals suffering from:

• Acid Reflux
  
• Canker sore
  
• Colds
• Cough
• Flu
• Fever blisters
• Gastritis
  
• Heart burn
• Sore throat
• Upset stomach
• and many more
  

When purchasing, be sure that you are buying only the MGO™ Certified Manuka Honey products. Always bear in mind that Manuka Honey by Manuka Health is the only genuine Manuka Honey available in the market otherwise you will not be getting the highest quality and the right level of Manuka.

Suffered From Meclizine Overdose

Most of the time, I get dizzy when travelling. There are times when it's just a 15 minute car rid from our apartment to our destination and yet, I end up rushing to the comfort room to ... you know... vomit. I don't have any problems when travelling by bus, train or plane. It's just when inside small vehicles such as cars and vans when i get to feel really really sick.

Anyway, last Sunday, my boyfriend's mom invited us to drive along with her to the next town as there's a newly opened department store there. With much excitement, we drove with her. I of course did not forget to take my anti-motion sickness pill (Meclizine 25mg) one hour prior to the travel. It did help a bit however, when we were on our way back home (more or less 5 hours after my first intake of the pill) I started feeling dizzy again. I then decided to take another tablet. Just a few minutes after, I felt so sleepy and slept the whole ride home. When I got home, all I did was jumped onto the sofa and . I woke up the following day past 12 noon and still feeling weird. It felt like I drank a liter or two of a very strong beer that i felt really weak. I then promised myself to never overdose myself with Meclizine (and other medicines).

I know that I am not supposed to take in another pill within a 12 hour margin. Yet, I have tried to break the rule and have suffered the consequences. Advice: follow the advised intake of your medicine to benefit from it - don't then be prepared to suffer on what's to come.

Fuel, Focus, Create With Foculate

I am a bit stressed because I will soon be taking three National Tests (commonly known as the semester's final exams) on English, Mathematics and the Swedish language. Although the first two subjects do not scare me to the bones, the third one is really nerve cracking as passing it will be my entrance ticket to the university. The thing is, when I am stressed, I find it difficult to concentrate and focus on things that I need to do. I panic! I am already starting reviewing everything even though the exam's going to take place sometime in April. However, I can't concentrate as I am terrified about the upcoming national test.

I have told my mother about this and she has immediately recommended that I take in mental focus vitamins such as Foculate. Being a pharmacist, I know that my mother is right. However, I am not so interested about taking in brain vitamins as most of them don't really work for me. In fact, instead of keeping me alert, such supplements make me feel tired and sleepy. So when my mother has begun talking about Foculate, I have gotten a bit curious about it.

Unlike other brain stimulants which might result to possible side effects, Foculate is considered to be an all-natural vitamin supplement because it is fortified with herbal ingredients which make it safe for daily intake. It helps in raising an individuals energy level and mental concentration by improving blood flow and blood circulation to the brain. This important process provides the brain enough oxygen that it needs to keep a person alert and focused.

Individuals like me who are interested to try the product can order Foculate with a 30-day money back guarantee which means that if it is not working for you, you can just return it and get your money back - hassle free! Now that's a great offer!

Gentle Detoxification With Zeolite

You have perhaps heard about zeolite that is why you are here now, reading about it with hopes of getting some more important information regarding what zeolite is all about.

Zeolites are considered to be microporous minerals which are naturally used as commercial absorbents in the field of medicine. So if you have heard about it being related to detoxification, you have gotten the right information. The most common use of zeolite is in providing medical-grade oxygen as it helps in purifying oxygen from air by trapping or absorbing impurities. This is the main reason why studies about zeolite have led to a conclusion that it is also a good antioxidant product.

So what are antioxidants for and why do our bodies need to go through detoxification? The answer is simple. Our bodies accumulate certain amounts of toxins (which are responsible for the formation of free radicals which is then responsible for damaging the healthy cells in our bodies) everyday through various sources such as the air we breath, the food we eat and the water we drink. In short, toxins are actually the outcome of our habits, emotional patterns and most importantly our environment. Due to these facts, we can not avoid toxins entering our system. Since This is where detoxification comes in useful as it reverses the damaging effects of the free radicals. Antioxidants such as zeolites help the body in getting rid of the toxins while restoring the cells to their normal activities.

Zeolite in its organic pure powder form is now famous in effectively detoxifying the body. Aside from its powder preparation, zeolite liquid is also being marketed at the same time. However, after several research and comparisons being conducted between the two, results have shown that zeolite powder is a lot more effective as an antioxidant than when it is in its liquid form. To give you a better understanding about the products' differences, please proceed here.

A Charity Event For The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

4ngiefest is an annual event for BMW enthusiasts held at Stone Mountain Park near Atlanta, GA. Almost all BMW lovers and owners join the event in order to raise funds which are then donated to their chosen charity, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of LLS.

Over the years, LLS has been doing dedicated studies and researches to find a possible cure for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma while helping the patients and their families at the same time. LLS has already helped lots of patients suffering from blood cancer and they do need our help.

So if you are interested to partake in the 4ngiefest BMW Event for a cause, feel free to sign up and become a part of this wonderful charity program.

Solution To PMS

According to research, almost 90% of all women who menstruate (yup... there are women who do not and will never experience monthly menstrual cycles) are and will one day be affected by premenstrual syndrome or PMS. Normally, menstruating cycles happen every month. Because of the monthly period (as we commonly call it), women also undergo monthly hormonal changes wherein the levels of estrogen fluctuate from time to time. There will come a day when a certain woman reaches her menopause stage, usually between ages 45 and 55, where the reproductive cycle stops permanently.

The most common symptoms of PMS are:

• headache
• abdominal pain
• fatigue
• irritability
• tender breasts
• bloated tummy
• depression
• mood swings

Obviously, women hate to undergo the PMS stage as most go through its almost unavoidable symptoms. Studies which are mainly focused on women's health try to find a relief against PMS symptoms. After thorough research and testing, Pro-Gest Progesterone Cream has been finally approved for market release.

Here are basic product information about Pro-Gest Cream you might find useful:

• Product name: Pro-Gest Progesterone Cream
• Company/Clinical Research: Emerita
  
• Tube size: 2 oz or 56mL
• Price range: from GBP £15.95- 23/tube
• Ingredients:
  Water, Vit E, Aloe Vera Leaf Juice, Hybrid Safflower Seed Oil, Panthenol, Glycerin, Sweet Almond Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Behenoyl Lactylate, Stearic Acid, USP Progesterone, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid, Orange Oil, Citrus Medica Limonum Lemon Peel Oil, Carbomer
• Active Ingredient: 450mg of Progesterone per ounce
  
• Where can I buy the product at a reasonable price? At Vitasunn
  

How is the product applied?

Since it's in a cream form, the preparation is being applied directly on the skin. The cream has to be massaged well until it's fully absorbed by the skin. It is recommended to apply 1/4 teaspoon of the cream on the skin two times a day to ANY of these areas such as: hands, belly, inner arms, neck, face, thighs, breasts and buttocks. Pro-gest Cream is made up of fat-soluble moleculres which are easily absorbed by the skin.

What benefits can I gain from using the product?

• normalize blood flow
• normalize blood sugar levels
• protects against breast lumps
• increased libido
• mood stabilizer
• eases headache and stomach cramps

Some Of The Best Natural Medicines Available Today

With too much pollution around us these days, it is recommended for everyone to shield our health from harmful elements which can possibly destroy the our health condition. We might not see it with our naked eyes but we do inhale toxic elements from the air we breathe. We can also take in these toxins with the food we eat and the water we drink. Because of these reasons, it is advised to take in natural health solutions which can help us in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Below are just a few of the most popular natural products in the market today:

IntraMAX contains 415 nutrients in just one bottle. It is formulated from 100% microcomplexed organic nutrients which is very safe for everyday use giving it a distinct title of "100% organic all-in-one liquid nutritional supplement". The product is also good for vegetarians.

Poly MVA is a dietary supplement which has been proven to be very effective in boosting the immune system with its unique formulation containing:

• LAPd - a blend of Palladium and alpha-lipoic acid which when blend together becomes water and fat soluble. LAPd can move throughout the body and can penetrate through blood-brain barrier making it a powerful treatment to any kind of cancer.
  
  
• Vitamins B1, B2 and B12
  
  
• Formylmethionine - very important in protein synthesis
  
  
• Acetylcysteine
  
  
• Traces of Molybdenum, Rhodium and Ruthenium
  
  With the above mentioned ingredients of Poly MVA, it can provide individuals with a powerful anti-oxidant which can make our cells healthier by removing harmful substance from the body.
  
  By the way, Poly MVA means: "Poly" which refers to the dirrent ingredients blended in this product and "MVA" for minerals, vitamins and amino acids.

On the other hand, if you (or anyone you know of) are suffering from mood swings, depression, mania, gout, Alzheimer's disease, brain aging or fibromyalgia, Lithium Orotate can provide a natural help. Lithium has been known to be one of the most common treatments for mood swings, depression and mania but can possibly give potential side effects. By containing the lithium salt of Orotic acid, Orotate makes the product more effective while reducing severity of its possible side effects.

Natural Injury Recovery At Chi Herbal

If you love to play sports, you basically must know how to treat a pulled hamstring. Does that sound weird to you? When you run, kick a ball, jump and skate, you can possibly hurt yourself by pulling your hamstrings, a group of muscles responsible in covering the back of your thighs. They help you bend your knees and once strained, you will be in deep pain and agony. Aside from using ice to minimize the area's swelling, Chi Herbal Injury Treatment Kit contains all the essential items to help you in recovering from pulled hamstring pain by allowing the body's natural energy to flow.

Another important fact athletes should be aware of is hip flexor injury which refers to the muscle group located on the hip and the upper front of the thigh. If you are wondering how it is possible for you to lift your leg forward, it is your hip flexors that are helping you to perform the said action. When this part of your body's in pain, you can also administer ice to reduce the inflammation. However, it is still better to promote proper blood circulation to this injury.

Last but not the least, you should also learn about the importance of groin wrap. If you strain your muscles located on your upper and inner thigh, it simply means that you are suffering from a pulled groin. To treat this type of situation, it is again recommended that you use your Injury Treatment Kit.

If you want to learn more about these types of injuries, I suggest you visit Chi Herbal. You will absolutely find medical advices you need and items necessary for each treatment process.

Mr. Lo's Air Mattress

Every now and then my boyfriend's bestfriend for life, Lawrence (who I fondly call Mr. Lo and who I claim as my bestfriend, too) comes over to visit us and stays for some days with us. I appreciate his presence so much because aside from me, he also makes my boyfriend glad. Since our apartment only has one bedroom, Mr. Lo has to spend his sleeping hours on the living room. Well, he seems not to mind it for as long as he sleeps on his lovely air mattress which my boyfriend and I bought specially for him.

Problem is that we have two lively playful cats who have already punched some holes on his air bed. Unfortunately, when we bought Mr. Lo's bed it did not come with a patch repair kit so we really have problems fixing it.

We finally one day bought an air mattress leak repair kit over the internet. As soon as it arrived, we repaired the leaks at once.

Mr. Lo can again sleep on his comfortable bed the next time he visits!

Let Those Eyes Sparkle With Purity Skin

Dark circles around the eyes and eye bags are two major concerns which both men and women are trying to get rid of. Eye bags and dark circles surrounding the eye area are not actually considered as hazardous to health. However, they can be pretty irritating as their presence on our eyes makes us can make us look older by covering our eyes' natural beauty.

Are you aware that there are already individuals who are willing to undergo Blepharoplasty, a popular eye bag removal surgery just to get rid of those puffy eyes? Aside from thisn, there are also some who are buying almost every product there is just to lighten those unlovely dark circles around the eyes.

Good news is, Purity Skin has launched skin care products which are specifically formulated to redefine healthier skin.
"Purity - Dark Circles" is specially formulated to target those dark eye circles and make them look lighter. This is a cream preparation which contains Haloxyl, a new ingredient which minimizes the darkening of the under eye area.

"Purity - Puffy Eyes" is another cream preparation which is designed to decrease and eliminate eye puffiness. It contains Eyeliss, a trademarked substance that is proven effective in reducing those unwanted bags under the eyes.

Let those eyes shine at its best. Check out Purity Skin products!

Excessive Daytime Sleepiness - Narcolepsy

I was watching telly yesterday and while switching from one channel to another, I came across a show about people who are suffering from EDS or Excessive Daytime Sleepiness. The disorder is scientifically termed as narcolepsy and is characterized by extreme daytime drowsiness which commonly leads to falling onto sleep.

*** a person suffering from narcolepsy is called narcoleptic

Symptoms:

• excessive daytime sleepiness even after having enough sleep during the night
  
  
• feeling of drowsiness at first which leads to falling onto deep sleep
  
  
• several nap attacks per day which can happen anytime of the the day, anywhere without a single warning
  
  
• cataplexy - a medical term which is associated to people with narcolepsy.
  - features loss of muscle function
  - also due to EDS, sleep attacks and sleep paralysis
  
  
• sleep paralysis - as narcoleptics can't control the disease, they fall into deep sleep making them looked paralyzed. If they are shopping or doing a speech in school, there are instances when they just fall on the floor as they can't control each attack.
  
  
• automatic behavior - a person still functions like talking, etc while sleeping. However, he (or she) rarely remembers anything about performing such activities during sleep.
  
  
• hypnagogia - a state between being awake and being asleep

It was actually weird watching the show. I felt so sorry for narcoleptics because they really feel bad about their condition (who wouldn't?). They could not have a normal life as they're always in danger.

Think about it... they are climbing up the stairs trying to get to the second floor of their house when suddenly the disease attacks them. They fall, they get hurt and some even die because of these accidents. I just hope that after thorough research and studies, a medicine that can really help them will be discovered one day... soon.

Defective Medtronic Defibrillator Leads? - Mark & Associates, P.C. Can Help

Cardiac arrhythmia has been one of the most common killer diseases in the history. Therefore when defibrillators have been introduced as safe to be implanted for people suffering from arrhythmia, many have given it a try. However, the important question remains: "Is it really safe?"

Before proceeding, let us first know what cardiac arrhythmia is. Arrhythmia which is also often called dysrhythmia is the scientific term used to describe irregular heartbeat. Normally, heart rate only ranges from 50 to 100 beats every single minute. However, patients with arrhythmia suffer from irregular heart beat. The condition can be subdivided into two:

• Bradyarrhythmias - term which refer to the type of arrhythmia with slower heartbeat
  
• Tachyarrhythmias - indicates the type of arrhythmia with accelerated heartbeat

Although arrhythmia is classified into two categories, most patients suffering from this case is suffering from the second type, tachyarrhythmias. Irregular heartbeat is considered to endanger life as patients who are suffering from this illness can cause the heart to stop functioning at a certain period of time without any warning at all. Doctors recommend taking certain specific drugs such as beta-blockers to control heart-rate or warfarin to minimize instances of blood clotting. However, if these drugs don't seem to help at all, doctors recommend patients to have defibrillator implanted.

Defibrillators, the simple term for Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators or ICDs, is a device implanted in the patient's shoulder. It has a lead that goes through the patient's veins that are connected to the heart. This little device monitors heart beat that whenever it observes that the heart rhythm is too fast, it sends energy to the heart muscle which puts back hearth beat to normal.

Medtronic, Inc., one of the most popular manufacturers of ICDs withdrew two of their device models in the 15th of October 2007 as there had been records of Sprint Fidelis Defibrillator Leads' malfunction of about 2.3% of the total patients (around 268,000 people around the world) implanted with the said device. According to data collected, the defective defibrillator leads delivers wrong information to its computer therefore sending unesserary energy to the heart. Due to this error, at least five patients had already died and that there are more and more people have been complaining about the same failure as they feel the painful undesirable sensation whenever it takes place.

Due to these circumstances, most people who have been affected by Medtronic Defibrillator Recall are now looking for justice. So if you or one of your loved ones are experiencing the disadvantages of this device, it is recommended for you to file Defibrillator Lead Lawsuit against Medtronic, Inc. to defend your valuable rights.

Wyeth Sold for $68 Billion?

Just after arriving from school, I opened my laptop to surf the internet of what's new for today. I was actually shocked after reading on Google News that Pfizer, considered as the world's leading drug manufacturer, will soon acquire Wyeth for the sum of $68 billion.

As a pharmacist, I went down to thinking how this could possibly take place. Working in the business for more or less 4 years, I knew that Wyeth is one of the most stable companies there is in the world. Perhaps not the largest but at least, stable. Well again, maybe I was wrong.

Anyway, according to Pfizer, this will actually be good because they will be able to concentrate more in finding treatments for diseases such as Alzheimer's, inflammation, psychosis, cancer and others.

Lipitor is another great challenge for Pfizer as they have to find a replacement to the said drug as its patent will expire in 2011. Lipitor for years have been the most popular cholesterol-cutting drug in the world and actually, the top-selling drug of all time. Well, I hope (and I believe) that Pfizer can find a solution as many are relying on this product (my mom was one of them and the drug really helped her a lot).

So, good luck to both companies!

Ibuprofen Liquid Filled Capsules

When my boyfriend came home from London, along with the many stuffs he bought for me, he also bring home a box of Ibuprofen liquid filled capsules. I actually did not care about the box of pills as I thought that they are just the common once I knew of.

When I started complaining about my stomach pain last night, he then went to the medicine cabinet and took out two sets of pills. He asked me whether I would want to have the ordinary Ibuprofen capsule or the liquid filled one. Hmm.. Then I started to wonder.

Of course, I took the second option. As the capsule is filled up with liquid Ibuprofen, I supposed that it would melt and be absorbed quicker in my system than the regular one. Suppose I had been right, then the effect will obviously show in now time, too.

Yes. I was right. Just a few minutes later and the pain was gone.

I am not sure if the liquid filled Ibuprofen capsules are already available in most countries. But they are, I suggest you choose them over the regular tablets or capsules. It is really a great relief especially for us women who suffer so much with menstrual cramps. It is also very effective in relieving muscle pain, headache, toothache and the like.

The cost? It is a bit more expensive but I sure tell you that the slight difference is sure worth it!

Be Thankful That You Can Do The Burp Trick

I admit. I am constantly envious of people who can burp. Yes. You heard it right. Although some people consider burping embarrassing, for me, I consider it healthy.

Burp is also termed as belch. It is a process of letting off that extra gas out of our body through our mouth. Thing is, whenever we eat or drink something, we do not only take in food and liquid, we also swallow air. Most of the time, these extra gas should be taken out from the stomach through our esophagus and finally, through the throat - most commonly with the embarrassing burping sound.

Actually, the reason why I get envious of those who can do this burp trick is that, I find it so difficult to breath after eating. It does not matter if I have eaten so much or not, I just feel being choked. I always try to burp but I really can't. So, if possible, I try to lie down after eating just to breathe healthier.

So, if you can burp, do not be ashamed. Instead, be thankful.