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11. Treating Sinusitis With Levaquin by Heather Colman

Sinusitis occurs when any number of the sinus linings become inflamed. Typically this results in a patient that has suffered from allergies or a cold for more than a two week period. There are several symptoms of sinusitis but the most common include tooth pain, nasal congestion, headache, facial congestion, postnasal drip, or facial pain. People can suffer from sinusitis because of the common cold, viral infections, bacterial infections, air pressure, temperature changes, misuse, or overuse of nasal decongestants, swimming, diving, smoking, or even consumption of alcohol.
12. Using Lasix To Prevent Your Body From Absorbing Too Much Salt by Heather Colman

Lasix is the brand name for furosemide. It is a loop diuretic (water pill) that allows salt to be passed into the urine instead of being absorbed into one’s body. Apart from being used to treat hypertension or high blood pressure, Lasix is also prescribed for people with liver disease, nephrotic syndrome and other kidney and liver diseases. It is used to treat fluid retention or edema in all the above cases as well as those suffering from congestive heart failure.
13. Alternative Medicine Within The NHS by Gemma Bailey

It amazes me that even today, knowing the connection between the mind and body that we continue as a nation to feed ourselves with medicines and other such pills whenever our bodies send us the message that something is wrong. I feel that more time and money should be invested in addressing the real causes of ailments, rather than continually treating the symptoms. I am a member of the NHS Directory for Complimentary and Alternative practitioners. This is something that I have to pay for whist using the very carefully worded phrasing above. My details are on an NHS list somewhere and I have never received one referral as a result of being on it. I have even hypnotised a doctor’s receptionist in from on several doctors at a primary care trust meeting.
14. Why The FDA Banned Ephedra by Heather Colman

The FDA is not always thorough in their approval of drugs or herbs! They don't always make sure that pharmaceutical and herbal supplement companies perform thorough studies. They often let them rush to put their products on the market. Consequently this results in the banning of products later on. Such was the case with Ephedra.
15. Understanding The Reason Your Doctor Prescribed Flomax by Heather Colman

Symptoms of a constant and urgent need to urinate, waking up in the night several times to urinate and a week urine stream could mean prostate cancer or a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) which is also known as enlarged prostate. After an evaluation your doctor has prescribed Flomax. This is a good sign since it rules out prostate cancer at this time.
16. Why The FDA Removed Fen-Phen From The Market by Heather Colman

Fen-Phen, which contains the drug Dexaflenflurimine, is an appetite suppressant drug. It works to increase the brains levels of serotonin, which plays a large role in the body's appetite as well as improves the mood of the user. The problem with Fen-Phen is that is has a large amount of highly dangerous side effects. Yes, all drugs have side effects, however, this one comes with a long list of severe and extreme side effects such as valvular heart disease, pulmonary hypertension, and high blood pressure.