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There are about 500 herbal supplements (out of tens of thousands) that actually have been studied long-term. Valerian is one of them. In the medical literature in English and other European langauges, there are at least 740 published scientific studies going back all the way to 1868. That's how we

Seeing blood in stools can be alarming for anybody. However, most of the times, the reason behind it is very innocuous. This is especially true when you notice small amounts of bright red blood on the toilet paper. Bright red blood means that the source of bleeding is somewhere near the anus and

Last week I saw five different patients who came to the clinic because they felt "dizzy and lightheaded"; eventually each of them had different diagnosis. People use the word dizzy to describe different feelings. The first thing you need to know before you visit your doctor is what exactly you mean

The Gallbladder is a part of the digestive system that lies just beneath the liver. It is green in color and is located on the right upper quadrant (RUQ) of the abdomen that is also known as the right hypochondrium (RHC). Its primary function is to store bile and release it into the small intestine

The pineal gland is a small gland lying in the center of the brain between the two cerebral hemispheres. While the cerebrum controls the major functions of the body like speech, memory, thinking and movement, the pineal gland is responsible for the synthesis of a hormone called as melatonin, which

Mucus is a slippery and slimy substance for the lubrication of particular parts of the body. This greasy fluid is released by mucus membranes and glands. It is usually present in normal stools, but in quantities too low to be seen with the naked eye. Without mucus discharge, it would be very hard

Reflux or the flowing of gastric acid back into the esophagus is known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). It should be kept in mind that this is not a disease itself, but rather a sign that something is wrong with the digestive system. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease causes a burning

Recovery after a brain surgery varies from patient to patient and is dependent on four factors: The patient's age and his general condition prior to surgery Site of the brain where the tumor is located Areas of brain that will be affected by the surgery Type of surgery done to remove the tumor

The Dangers of Combining NyQuil With Ibuprofen It is never wise, nor is it recommended, that you combine your medications before speaking to your doctor. Combining medication with different or similar ones, or with alcohol, and any other herbs, supplements or other substances is VERY DANGEROUS

Antibiotics: The Basics Antibiotics are among the most common and most frequently prescribed medications in medicine. While they are ineffective for viral conditions, they can be quite effective in the fight against most, bacterial infections. They are also effective against naturally-occurring