Paracetamol is also known as acetaminophen, is a drug used as a mild pain killer. It is also used as a fever reducer. The question I am going to answer is “Does paracetamol make your blood thinner”? What is Paracetamol? Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain killer) that works through the central nervous system. The primary…
Many people take a blood pressure pill and a blood thinner. As a cardiac nurse, I get asked this question frequently: “Is high blood pressure medication considered a blood thinner”? The short answer is no. Blood thinners and high blood pressure medications are in two different classes of medications. Blood Pressure Classifications Blood pressure medications…
Today we will discuss the most common treatment for sleep apnea and also some alternative treatments that can be equally effective, or even better, and can help you find the best way to sleep with sleep apnea. What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a condition in which you briefly and repeatedly stop breathing during…
Clinical depression is a medical condition that goes beyond everyday sadness. Depression takes a toll on people’s lives. Depression is the most common mental disorder in the United States. In this article, we will discuss depression and anxiety overview and the treatment. What is Depression According to the Centers for Disease Control, 8% of Americans…
All of a sudden, Tom started to have nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. The vomiting has been going on for 3 days. Diarrhea has been going on for 2 days. Tom knows he is starting to get dehydrated because he has not eaten or drank anything in 3 days. He starts to get weak and dizzy,…
In Nigeria, 9.2 million girls and women become pregnant each year. This is supposed to be a joyous occasion. However, for some families, it is a time of heartache. Maternal and child health is important in Nigeria. In this article, we will determine the challenges of providing maternal and childcare health in Nigeria. There are…
After 30 years of being in the nursing field, I have witnessed so much from tears of joy to despair. I have witnessed people being told they only had 3 months to live, and then they defy all odds and recover. Therefore, when I care for a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus or SLE, my…
Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS is a disorder of the large intestines. Irritable bowel syndrome has no cure. People who are affected by this disorder sometimes have crippling pain. There are medications that help, but sometimes the medications are ineffective. New research has shown that Manuka Honey can help with the symptoms of IBS or…
Manuka honey has tons of benefits. Although manuka honey is only cultivated in New Zealand, there are plenty of places to buy manuka honey around the world. Manuka honey can be bought in the natural food store or online. I am sure you are searching for this miracle honey because of all the health benefits that…
The flu season is upon us. The flu season is from October to April. During this season, the doctors are all reminding us to get the flu shot and to take precautions. However, the flu shot is not without controversy. There is a growing number of people who would rather do natural interventions such as essential oils like eucalyptus…