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Drug
Side Effects
We all
know that certain cold medications,
antihistamines
and even cough syrups can make you drowsy. Bat you may not have known
that
the list of potential energy sappers features many other familiar drugs
that can cause drowsiness in some people. These include some diuretics
and certain blood-presure medications. If you often feel tired or
run-down,
ask your doctor or your pharmacist whether the medication you are
taking
might be the cause and what alternatives may be available. |
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Is
It a Cold or the Flu?
Both
conditions are caused by viruses, often
have
some of the same symptoms and generally linger
for the same miserable seven days. But there are some key differences.
Colds
are infections of the upper respiratory tract from the nasal passage to
the throat. Their symptoms include congestion, stuffy head, sneezing,
coughing
and a sore throat.
Flu
(or influenza) is a viral infection that affects the whole body. On
top of cold symptoms, flu is characterized by muscle aches, fever
(between
102 to 104 degrees F in adults), exhaustion and occasionally, vomiting
and/or diarrhea. Flu is far more serious than the common cold because
of
its potential to develop into pneumonia. Flu can be deadly for small
children,
the elderly and those with compromised immune systems.
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Nutritional
Supplements
Take nutritional
supplements in liquid form instead in pill or capsule form.The
stomach
absorbs liquid supplements readily, they are much easier to swallow,
especially
elderly and children. The fact is, your stomach has
to
work hard to break down tablets before it can absorb them. Because they
are so difficult to digest, they may even be eliminated before being
digested.
Capsules are easier for the stomach to handle, but they
still
have to dissolve before being absorbed. |
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Easing
the Pain
For easing
the pain of an injection press your thumb where the shot will be given
until you feel resistance and hold it for ten seconds.
The
patients who got the pressure treatment before a shot felt less pain
than
others who didn't. |
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Blood
Pressure
If you
often feel exhausted for no reason or become woozy after standing for
long
periods, feel dizzy while taking a nice hot shower, experience
the
nausea or lightheadedness, have a physician evaluate your blood
pressure. |
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Discomfort
Whenever
possible schedule a discomforting event or appointment in the morning
so
you don't spend the whole day worrying about it. Fear can make you hold
your breath, depriving you of oxygen and this can lead to stress and
fatigue.
Next
time you're in situation like that, close your eyes and
concentrate
on breathing deeply and slowly. |
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Sore
Gums
If
your gums are sore and your toothbrush feels too harsh, use cotton
swabs
to apply toothpaste. They're gentle and effective. |
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| Our
pages are created to provide medically accurate information that is
intended
to complement, not replace or substitute in any way the services of
your
physician. Any
application of the recommendations set forth in the following pages is
at the reader's discretion and sole risk. Before undergoing medical
treatment,
you should consult with your doctor, who can best assess your
individual
needs, symptoms and treatment. |
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