KP Wellness
8:51 AM - Public
GENERIC NAME: rivastigmine
BRAND NAME: Exelon, Exelon Patch
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Rivastigmine is an oral medication used to treat patients with Alzheimer's disease. Rivastigmine is in a class of drugs called cholinesterase inhibitors
Rivastigmine usually is taken twice daily with meals. Due to gastrointestinal side effects that can be seen early in therapy.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drugs with anticholinergic effects and which cross into the brain, such as atropine, benztropine (Cogentin), and trihexylphenidyl (Artane) oppose the effects of rivastigmine and should be avoided during therapy with rivastigmine. Unlike donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine does not cause the blood levels of other medications to rise and increase their risk for side effects.
SIDE EFFECTS: The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, and weight loss.
diarrhea, weakness, dizziness, drowsiness, and shakiness (tremor) may occur as your body adjusts to the drug.
http://www.medicinenet.com/rivastigmine/article.htm
BRAND NAME: Exelon, Exelon Patch
DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Rivastigmine is an oral medication used to treat patients with Alzheimer's disease. Rivastigmine is in a class of drugs called cholinesterase inhibitors
Rivastigmine usually is taken twice daily with meals. Due to gastrointestinal side effects that can be seen early in therapy.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Drugs with anticholinergic effects and which cross into the brain, such as atropine, benztropine (Cogentin), and trihexylphenidyl (Artane) oppose the effects of rivastigmine and should be avoided during therapy with rivastigmine. Unlike donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine does not cause the blood levels of other medications to rise and increase their risk for side effects.
SIDE EFFECTS: The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, and weight loss.
diarrhea, weakness, dizziness, drowsiness, and shakiness (tremor) may occur as your body adjusts to the drug.
http://www.medicinenet.com/rivastigmine/article.htm
KP Wellness
8:48 AM - Public
Quick-Reversal Method May Be at Hand for New Blood Thinner
WEDNESDAY, June 20 (HealthDay News) -- Newer blood-thinning drugs sometimes have one drawback: In cases where they trigger bleeding, their effects can be tough to reverse compared to the standard anticoagulant, warfarin.
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=159514
WEDNESDAY, June 20 (HealthDay News) -- Newer blood-thinning drugs sometimes have one drawback: In cases where they trigger bleeding, their effects can be tough to reverse compared to the standard anticoagulant, warfarin.
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=159514
KP Wellness
8:24 AM - Public
For my daughter I use about 1/2 tablespoon and put it on at the beginning of bath time and then wash her hair like normal. There is no more burning, no more nasty smell, and no more harmful chemical shampoo. Now we have a gentle oil, hair that smells like coconuts, and pure organic goodness.
http://coconutoil.com/natural-seborrheic-dermatitis-treatment-with-coconut-oil/
http://coconutoil.com/natural-seborrheic-dermatitis-treatment-with-coconut-oil/
KP Wellness
8:22 AM - Public
CNN's Elizabeth Cohen tells us about an outpatient procedure to get rid of varicose veins.
KP Wellness
8:18 AM - Public
VIDEO: Odd drink 'no development risk'
Drinking a low or moderate amount of alcohol in early pregnancy has no significant effect on the development of five-year-olds, according to Danish research.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-18527381
Drinking a low or moderate amount of alcohol in early pregnancy has no significant effect on the development of five-year-olds, according to Danish research.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-18527381
KP Wellness
8:18 AM - Public
Stress and dementia link examined
UK experts are to begin a study to find out if stress can trigger dementia.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-18577326
UK experts are to begin a study to find out if stress can trigger dementia.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-18577326
KP Wellness
8:16 AM - Public
Dark chocolate for a healthier heart
Do you have a bittersweet love affair with chocolate? One new study is sure to make that love taste sweeter.
if the patients were all to consume 100 grams of dark chocolate per day, about 70 non-fatal and 15 fatal cardiovascular events per 10,000 people for 10 years could be avoided. In the model, researchers assumed about $40 was spent per person per year on a prevention strategy using dark chocolate.
http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/health&id=8685492
Do you have a bittersweet love affair with chocolate? One new study is sure to make that love taste sweeter.
if the patients were all to consume 100 grams of dark chocolate per day, about 70 non-fatal and 15 fatal cardiovascular events per 10,000 people for 10 years could be avoided. In the model, researchers assumed about $40 was spent per person per year on a prevention strategy using dark chocolate.
http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/health&id=8685492
KP Wellness
8:15 AM (edited) - Public
UNC: Eating disorders common in women over 50
New study reveals that age is no barrier to disordered eating
The research published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders shows that in women aged 50 and over, 3.5 percent report binge eating, nearly 8 percent report purging, and more than 70 percent are trying to lose weight. Overall, 62 percent said their weight or shape negatively impacted their life.
http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/health&id=8709427&rss=rss-wtvd-article-8709427
New study reveals that age is no barrier to disordered eating
The research published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders shows that in women aged 50 and over, 3.5 percent report binge eating, nearly 8 percent report purging, and more than 70 percent are trying to lose weight. Overall, 62 percent said their weight or shape negatively impacted their life.
http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/health&id=8709427&rss=rss-wtvd-article-8709427
KP Wellness
8:12 AM (edited) - Public
Know your BMI: Docs urged to screen for obesity
By the numbers: A normal BMI is less than 25. Obesity begins at 30. In between is considered overweight.
http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/local&id=8714190
To calculate yours: http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/
http://www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/Healthyweightcalculator.aspx
By the numbers: A normal BMI is less than 25. Obesity begins at 30. In between is considered overweight.
http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/local&id=8714190
To calculate yours: http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/
http://www.nhs.uk/Tools/Pages/Healthyweightcalculator.aspx
KP Wellness
8:07 AM (edited) - Public
Waistline of '57% of women too big'
The waistlines of more than half of women are too big, experts have said, as they warned those who are overweight they are increasing their risk of cancer and infertility.
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/waistline-of-57-of-women-too-big-7880066.html
The waistlines of more than half of women are too big, experts have said, as they warned those who are overweight they are increasing their risk of cancer and infertility.
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/waistline-of-57-of-women-too-big-7880066.html
KP Wellness
7:34 AM - Public
Complex vs simple carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are an ideal source of energy for the body.
Complex carbohydrates provide a slower and more sustained release of energy than simple carbohydrates.
E.g. Wholegrain rice, wholegrain pasta, potatoes, chickpeas, lentils, oats
Simple carbohydrates are also known as sugars. They also exist in either a natural or refined form. Natural sugars are found in fruit and vegetables.
E.g. biscuits, cakes, chocolate, honey, pastries, snack bars
The majority of carbohydrate intake should come from complex carbohydrates (starches) and naturally occurring sugars rather than processed or refined sugars.
#gymadvisor #keepitcomplex
Carbohydrates are an ideal source of energy for the body.
Complex carbohydrates provide a slower and more sustained release of energy than simple carbohydrates.
E.g. Wholegrain rice, wholegrain pasta, potatoes, chickpeas, lentils, oats
Simple carbohydrates are also known as sugars. They also exist in either a natural or refined form. Natural sugars are found in fruit and vegetables.
E.g. biscuits, cakes, chocolate, honey, pastries, snack bars
The majority of carbohydrate intake should come from complex carbohydrates (starches) and naturally occurring sugars rather than processed or refined sugars.
#gymadvisor #keepitcomplex
KP Wellness
7:34 AM - Public
KP Wellness
7:32 AM - Public
1 cup coconut milk or regular whole milk
1/2-1 whole banana
1/4 cup frozen fruit: berries, peaches, etc.
2 tablespoons fresh ground flax seeds
2 tablespoons fresh ground nuts: almonds, pecans, etc
1 tablespoon dry coconut (flakes, etc.)
1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
Place all ingredients except coconut oil in blender and blend. Slowly pour coconut oil into blender while blending. Blend until smooth and serve.
1/2-1 whole banana
1/4 cup frozen fruit: berries, peaches, etc.
2 tablespoons fresh ground flax seeds
2 tablespoons fresh ground nuts: almonds, pecans, etc
1 tablespoon dry coconut (flakes, etc.)
1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
Place all ingredients except coconut oil in blender and blend. Slowly pour coconut oil into blender while blending. Blend until smooth and serve.
A classic fruit smoothie meets coconut in three forms: coconut milk, coconut flakes, and coconut oil! This is a perfect snack or pick-me-up for warm summer days!
KP Wellness
7:31 AM - Public
She used the coconut oil everyday without applying any chemical cosmetics and now her skin is back to normal and she is comfortable everywhere she goes.
Woman’s Skin Heals from Toxins of Cosmetics by Switching to Coconut Oil -
KP Wellness
7:28 AM - Public
Refreshing Green Smoothie!
1 banana
2-3 hand fulls spinach greens
1/2 cup of water or juice
1/2-1 cup of frozen fruit
Ice
Blend a lot and add more water or frozen fruit to get desired consistency
1 banana
2-3 hand fulls spinach greens
1/2 cup of water or juice
1/2-1 cup of frozen fruit
Ice
Blend a lot and add more water or frozen fruit to get desired consistency
Do you do #bikram #yoga ? Be sure to make yourself one of these: http://www.mikayogawear.com/blog/2010/05/12/most-satisfying-foods-to-eat-after-bikram-yoga/
KP Wellness
7:22 AM - Public
Moderate exercise tied to lower breast cancer risk: study
(Reuters) - Women who exercise moderately may be less likely than their inactive peers to develop breast cancer after menopause, according to a U.S. study.
Those who'd exercised for 10 to 19 hours a week in their "reproductive years" - the years between having their first child and going through menopause - were one-third less likely to have breast cancer than women who'd been sedentary during that time.
Women who'd started exercising after menopause also had a lower risk. If they averaged 9 to 17 hours a week, they were 30 percent less likely to have breast cancer than their inactive peers.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/26/us-cancer-exercise-idUSBRE85P01Y20120626
(Reuters) - Women who exercise moderately may be less likely than their inactive peers to develop breast cancer after menopause, according to a U.S. study.
Those who'd exercised for 10 to 19 hours a week in their "reproductive years" - the years between having their first child and going through menopause - were one-third less likely to have breast cancer than women who'd been sedentary during that time.
Women who'd started exercising after menopause also had a lower risk. If they averaged 9 to 17 hours a week, they were 30 percent less likely to have breast cancer than their inactive peers.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/26/us-cancer-exercise-idUSBRE85P01Y20120626
KP Wellness
7:02 AM (edited) - Public
Swine Flu Deaths May Have Been 15 Times Higher Than Reported
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-25/swine-flu-deaths-may-have-been-15-times-higher-than-reported.html
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-06-25/swine-flu-deaths-may-have-been-15-times-higher-than-reported.html
KP Wellness
Yesterday 9:51 PM - Public
Two glasses of wine a day for middle-aged adults 'makes your life better'
Experts found that those who drink in moderation had better scores in an index that measures factors including dexterity, emotion, mobility and the ability to understand than those who abstained completely.
Those who drink in moderation scored better for dexterity, emotion and mobility, according to research
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2164222/Two-glasses-wine-day-middle-aged-adults-makes-life-better.html
Experts found that those who drink in moderation had better scores in an index that measures factors including dexterity, emotion, mobility and the ability to understand than those who abstained completely.
Those who drink in moderation scored better for dexterity, emotion and mobility, according to research
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2164222/Two-glasses-wine-day-middle-aged-adults-makes-life-better.html
KP Wellness
Yesterday 9:50 PM - Public
Now it's Prozac for pets: Dogs 'need antidepressants to help them with their OCD, anorexia and depression'
Researchers say idiosyncrasies of man's best friend, such as chasing their tail relentlessly and barking at the door even if nobody is there, are often born from psychological problems.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2164188/Prozac-pets-available-later-year-study-reveals-dogs-suffer-behavioural-problems.html
Researchers say idiosyncrasies of man's best friend, such as chasing their tail relentlessly and barking at the door even if nobody is there, are often born from psychological problems.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2164188/Prozac-pets-available-later-year-study-reveals-dogs-suffer-behavioural-problems.html
KP Wellness
Yesterday 9:49 PM - Public
Forget pear-shaped, women are now turning into apples! Research show British women's waists are expanding
The figure of the average woman has changed, according to new research carried out on over 24,000 women, and it is more likely to assemble an apple than the generous-bottomed pear shape.
Anything above a 0.8 ration between wait and hips is generally considered unhealthy and suggests an apple shape
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2164141/Forget-pear-shaped-British-women-turning-apples-Professional-women-social-group-lower-obesity-levels-15-years-ago.html
The figure of the average woman has changed, according to new research carried out on over 24,000 women, and it is more likely to assemble an apple than the generous-bottomed pear shape.
Anything above a 0.8 ration between wait and hips is generally considered unhealthy and suggests an apple shape
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2164141/Forget-pear-shaped-British-women-turning-apples-Professional-women-social-group-lower-obesity-levels-15-years-ago.html
KP Wellness
Yesterday 9:46 PM - Public
Why exercise makes us feel good (and skip the gym, as being in the open air is even better for you)
Activities in natural environments such as parks and forests in particular have a positive effect on stress, mood and fatigue, found researchers at the University of Glasgow.
A weekend ramble: Time outdoors and can reduce stress levels and help with your mental health
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2164343/Why-exercise-makes-feel-good-skip-gym-open-air-better.html
Activities in natural environments such as parks and forests in particular have a positive effect on stress, mood and fatigue, found researchers at the University of Glasgow.
A weekend ramble: Time outdoors and can reduce stress levels and help with your mental health
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2164343/Why-exercise-makes-feel-good-skip-gym-open-air-better.html
KP Wellness
Yesterday 9:45 PM - Public
Diabetic mother, 55, died in hospital after nurse's 'gross failure' to check her dangerously low blood sugar levels
Margaret Pitt, 55, who had lived with type one diabetes for 30 years, died days after admitting herself to the Alexandra Hospital, Worcestershire.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2164422/Diabetic-mother-55-died-hospital-nurse-s-gross-failure-check-dangerously-low-blood-sugar-levels.html
Margaret Pitt, 55, who had lived with type one diabetes for 30 years, died days after admitting herself to the Alexandra Hospital, Worcestershire.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2164422/Diabetic-mother-55-died-hospital-nurse-s-gross-failure-check-dangerously-low-blood-sugar-levels.html
KP Wellness
Yesterday 9:44 PM - Public
Spinach DOES boost your muscles - thanks to the high level of nitrate
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2164457/So-s-makes-Popeye-strong-Nitrates-spinach-boost-muscles.html
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2164457/So-s-makes-Popeye-strong-Nitrates-spinach-boost-muscles.html
KP Wellness
Yesterday 9:40 PM - Public
IVF 'may increase breast cancer risk in younger women'
Women who go through in vitro fertilization early in life have a higher risk of developing breast cancer compared to women who opt for other fertility treatments, say researchers from the University of Western
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2164261/IVF-increase-breast-cancer-risk-younger-women.html
Women who go through in vitro fertilization early in life have a higher risk of developing breast cancer compared to women who opt for other fertility treatments, say researchers from the University of Western
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2164261/IVF-increase-breast-cancer-risk-younger-women.html
KP Wellness
Jun 24, 2012 - Public
This is a statement that I have seen swirling around the internet and medical community in the last couple of years that I highly contest."Most people with depression will get better without treatment." People are feeling the "blues" not depressed. A few weeks ago I posted about the myths of Right Brain/Left Brain activities all perpetuated in error and they continue to exist.
Suicide rates are sky rocketing around the world and I cannot find any decent studies proving the above statement (could it be political, financial & or a basic bias) For more informationhttp://www.befrienders.org/info/index.asp?PageURL=statistics.php
Please send me a valid research link to support if you disagee with my belief, as I am open to change if presented with facts.
Here is a very good article about signs/symptoms and treatment. However there is no reference regarding the above quotes claim.http://www.patient.co.uk/health/Depression.htm
Suicide rates are sky rocketing around the world and I cannot find any decent studies proving the above statement (could it be political, financial & or a basic bias) For more informationhttp://www.befrienders.org/info/index.asp?PageURL=statistics.php
Please send me a valid research link to support if you disagee with my belief, as I am open to change if presented with facts.
Here is a very good article about signs/symptoms and treatment. However there is no reference regarding the above quotes claim.http://www.patient.co.uk/health/Depression.htm
KP Wellness
Jun 24, 2012 - Public
Cancer, Health Psychology and Your Immune System
Cancer was thought to be an immune deficiency disease. In order for someone to develop cancer, the immune system must have been weakened which in turn allows the cancer cells to develop, mature, divide and spread. Scientists today believe that the development of cancer is not just the result of a weakened immune system.
As cancerous cells divide, they can develop characteristics that hide or defend themselves from the immune system’s recognition. Cancer cells can also mix up the signals between immune cells and send out its own messages to confuse the immune system and prevent it from responding effectively. In other words, cancer cells are very intelligent. For a more in depth read http://bit.ly/zGsgyc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEpTTolebqo
Cancer was thought to be an immune deficiency disease. In order for someone to develop cancer, the immune system must have been weakened which in turn allows the cancer cells to develop, mature, divide and spread. Scientists today believe that the development of cancer is not just the result of a weakened immune system.
As cancerous cells divide, they can develop characteristics that hide or defend themselves from the immune system’s recognition. Cancer cells can also mix up the signals between immune cells and send out its own messages to confuse the immune system and prevent it from responding effectively. In other words, cancer cells are very intelligent. For a more in depth read http://bit.ly/zGsgyc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEpTTolebqo
KP Wellness
Jun 24, 2012 - Public
Lack of sleep slows down your metabolism and pile on the pounds, experts warn
A new study shows that Britain's ever growing obesity rate could be down to a lack of sleep. Scientists have discovered that sleep deprivation makes you want to snack on sugary and fatty foods.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2163528/Lack-sleep-slows-metabolism-pile-pounds-experts-warn.html
A new study shows that Britain's ever growing obesity rate could be down to a lack of sleep. Scientists have discovered that sleep deprivation makes you want to snack on sugary and fatty foods.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2163528/Lack-sleep-slows-metabolism-pile-pounds-experts-warn.html
KP Wellness
Jun 24, 2012 - Public
How to avoid—and even reverse—diabetes
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/06/22/how-to-avoidand-even-reversediabetes/
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/06/22/how-to-avoidand-even-reversediabetes/
KP Wellness
Jun 23, 2012 - Public
At War Blog: Living With P.T.S.D. and Allowing Myself to Get Help
by By THOMAS BRENNAN
A Marine relates his own struggle as he tries to heal battlefield wounds.
http://atwar.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/22/living-with-p-t-s-d-and-allowing-myself-to-get-help/
by By THOMAS BRENNAN
A Marine relates his own struggle as he tries to heal battlefield wounds.
http://atwar.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/06/22/living-with-p-t-s-d-and-allowing-myself-to-get-help/
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