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  quote[0]="<h3>Using <b>Ultram</b> for Chronic Pain</h3><p>If you’ve been prescribed <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://top.darkss.info/out.php?s_id=5&q=Ultram\">Ultram</a> for chronic pain, you may be wondering just what this drug is, how it works, and what precautions you need to know about before you begin taking it.  It’s always best to be informed about any drug that you’re prescribed, and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://top.darkss.info/out.php?s_id=5&q=Ultram\">Ultram</a> for chronic pain is no exception.  There are many things you should know about this drug before you take it, and many side effects you should be aware of as well.</p> <p>   For one thing, it’s important to remember that Ultram is for chronic pain only; it will not cure or treat any disease or condition that you have that is causing your pain.  This is important to remember because you don’t want to make the mistake of thinking that because your pain is not so acute that your condition is now cured.  As an example, if you’re taking Ultram for chronic pain caused by arthritis, you do not want to start putting undue pressure or stress on the joints of the knees or hands simply because you no longer feel your arthritis pain.  You may do damage to these areas or to other areas of the body if you do not recognize that your condition still exists and still needs medical care.</p> <p>   Also, when taking Ultram for chronic pain, keep in mind that this medicine is a narcotic and therefore may be habit forming.  You absolutely must follow your doctor’s orders when it comes to your dosage and prescription amount.  If you miss a dose, do not double up but wait until your next dosage time and get back to your regular schedule.</p> <p>   While Ultram is for chronic pain it may interact with other drugs and medicines you’re taking and if this is not corrected, it could cause liver damage.  This includes homeopathic remedies, especially St. John’s Wort.</p> <p>   When taking Ultram for chronic pain, you do need to be aware of possible side effects.  This includes dizziness and drowsiness, fatigue, headache, constipation, upset stomach, weakness, agitation, sweating, chills, dry mouth, and in some rare cases serious side effects such as hallucinations, hives, swelling of the face and mouth, and difficulty breathing have also been reported.  Most who take Ultram for chronic pain report that these side effects are not so severe that they will stop taking the medication.</p> <p>   If you have been prescribed Ultram for chronic pain, you will probably experience some measure of relief from that pain.  However, it’s imperative that you listen to your doctor’s warnings and precautions, and follow the dosage instructions carefully.  Make sure you have all your questions answered before starting the drug regimen.  If your side effects are severe, contact your doctor or emergency services immediately.</p> <p>   For more information from Bill Johnson about Ultram and Pain Relief please check http://www.ultramhome.com</p> "
  quote[1]="<h3><b>Tramadol</b>…safe and Effective</h3><p>In the wake of growing concerns over the fatal effects of some pain relievers in the market, pain specialists continue developed recommendations for alternatives – as effective yet not as dangerous.</p> <p>    News on the rising deaths of patients using COX-2 inhibitors and traditional NSAIDS (Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs) has prompted medical experts to recommend the ban or withdrawal of drugs with these ingredients from the market. </p> <p>     After discussing the safety data for both NSAIDs and the COX-2 inhibitors, the group endorsed an expanded role for weak opioids, which are more effective in moderate-to-severe pain than NSAIDs. At the same time these possess other significant advantages included titratability, reversibility and lack of prostaglandin-associated side effects. </p> <p>    The role of combinations of weak opioids and other analgesic agents - in particular, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://top.darkss.info/out.php?s_id=5&q=Tramadol\">Tramadol</a> plus paracetamol - merits particular attention.</p> <p>    A group of international pain specialists considered that tramadol and tramadol combinations offered a useful advantage in that they were ‘NSAID-sparing’. The drug could be used in combination with lower-than-usual doses of NSAIDs. Use of tramadol is recommended by medical societies. </p> <p>    The panel also recommended the proper utilization of weak opioids. Side-effects, they stressed,  are a common reason given for non-compliance. </p> <p>    The panel agreed that a policy of ‘go low, go slow’ - starting with a low dose and increasing it gradually - should be used to achieve good analgesia without intolerable side-effects. </p> <p>    After thorough deliberations, the group concluded that it is very important to communicate clear guidance to physicians on appropriate prescribing of analgesics in this new climate of uncertainty regarding the continuing use of COX-2 inhibitors.  </p> <p>    Way back in 2004, there was a move for the global withdrawal of rofecoxib (Vioxx), which and concerns regarding use of other COX-2 inhibitors. Rofecoxib is used to relieve pain, tenderness and stiffness caused by arthritis. It is in a class of COX-2 exhibitors.</p> <p>    This then raised concerns for the need of prompt and clear guidance to physicians regarding prescription of drugs with these compositions.</p> <p>   NSAIDS and Cox-2</p> <p>    There actually are two Cox enzymes, Cox 1 and Cox-2.  Both enzymes produce prostaglandins that promote inflammation, pain, and fever. However, only Cox-1 produces prostaglandins that support platelets and protect the stomach. </p> <p>    NSAIDs block the Cox enzymes and reduce prostaglandins throughout the body. As a consequence, ongoing inflammation, pain, and fever are reduced. </p> <p>    Since the prostaglandins that protect the stomach and support the platelets and blood clotting also are reduced, NSAIDs can cause ulcers in the stomach and promote bleeding. </p> <p>Buy Tramadol Online at DrugstoreTM.com, the online drug store that provides a wide range of services such as drug information, health care products and prescription medication online. Buy health products such as soma, tramadol and fioricet in cheap and affordable prices.</p> "
  quote[2]="<h3>Are You Addicted To Hydrocodone?</h3><p>Addiction to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://top.darkss.info/out.php?s_id=5&q=Hydrocodone\">Hydrocodone</a> is very common and increased usage is being noted as a rising trend. This is largely due to the easy availability of this drug. It is often consumed with other drugs that are not severely restricted and these mixtures usually come in the form of painkillers that are prescribed by doctors. Some of the common preparations that are used are <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://top.darkss.info/out.php?s_id=5&q=Vicodin\">Vicodin</a> and Lortab. </p> <p> Medications containing <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://top.darkss.info/out.php?s_id=5&q=Hydrocodone\">Hydrocodone</a> can come in tablet, capsule or syrup forms and all preparations are taken orally. In its pure form it is very hard to obtain, because of its addictive nature. </p> <p> The symptoms of addiction are anxiousness to take the drug and the need to take more of the drug to get the desired effect. To feed their addiction, many addicts go from doctor to doctor faking the severity of a condition in order to obtain the medication. Some resort to criminal behavior such as breaking into pharmacies to steal the medication or forging prescriptions. </p> <p> After prolonged usage, Hydrocodone begins to control the brain to make itself the highest priority. This makes the addict compelled to use the drug to gain pleasure from it. Hydrocodone addiction is a physical habit as well as a psychological habit. It is rare that an addict can quit this addiction on his or her own. In order to obtain help, an addict must seek treatment from a medical professional. </p> <p> Treatment for addicts consists first of detoxification to rid the body of the drug. Once this is accomplished, the patient can be given treatments such as methadone and LAAM. These are much the same as the treatments used for heroin addicts. During this treatment period, there is often counseling offered for the psychological damage sustained while taking Hydrocodone over a long period. </p> <p> Hydrocodone also has many common side effects such as light-headedness, nausea, drowsiness, euphoria and vomiting. Some of the less common side effects may include allergic reactions, blood disorders, anxiety, lethargy, difficulty urinating, breathing difficulties and rashes. </p> <p> It is not recommended that pregnant women take this drug, as the effects on the unborn fetus are unknown. It is also recommended that alcohol be avoided as there is an increased risk of liver damage and overdosing causing hapatotoxicity. Alcohol is often mixed with Hydrocodone preparations because of the feelings of euphoria or drowsiness that are experienced. </p> <p> It is recommended that if you feel you may either be at risk of addiction or you are already addicted, you should seek the advice of a doctor immediately. He or she can help you approach this problem with helpful advice and treatment. If you have a loved one who is addicted, there are support groups available to counsel and help families of addicts understand the addiction. </p> <p> Disclaimer: The information presented here should not be interpreted as or substituted for medical advice. Please talk to your doctor to learn more about Hydrocodone.</p> "
  quote[3]="<h3><b>Tramadol</b> (ultram) and Gelonida - Potent Painkillers</h3><p>Copyright (c) 2008 Vlad Kott</p> <p>   <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://top.darkss.info/out.php?s_id=5&q=Tramadol\">Tramadol</a> (Ultram) is prescribed to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain, to treat pain caused by surgery and chronic conditions such as cancer or joint pain. It works by decreasing the body’s sense of pain.</p> <p>   Gelonida is a narcotic analgesic used to treat or prevent moderate to severe pain.</p> <p>   * Most important fact about <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://top.darkss.info/out.php?s_id=5&q=Tramadol\">Tramadol</a> (Ultram)</p> <p>   You should not drive a car, operate machinery, or perform any other potentially hazardous activities until you know how Tramadol Ultram affects you.</p> <p>   It’s important to take Tramadol exactly as prescribed. Do not increase the dosage or length of time you take Ultram without your doctor’s approval.</p> <p>   Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, tell your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Ultram.</p> <p>   Side effects may include:</p> <p>   Agitation, anxiety, bloating and gas, constipation, convulsive movements, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, feeling of elation, hallucinations, headache, indigestion, itching, nausea, nervousness, sweating, tremor, vomiting, weakness.</p> <p>   Avoid Tramadol Ultram if it has ever given you an allergic reaction. Also avoid Tramadol Ultram after taking large doses of sleeping pills such as Halcion, Dalmane, and Restoril; narcotic pain relievers such as Demerol, morphine, Darvon, and Percocet; or psychotherapeutic drugs such as antidepressants and tranquilizers. And do not take Tramadol Ultram after drinking excessive amounts of alcohol.</p> <p>   If you have stomach problems such as an ulcer, make sure your doctor is aware of them. Tramadol Ultram may hide the symptoms, making them difficult to diagnose and treat.</p> <p>   Tramadol Ultram can cause mental and physical addiction. If you’ve ever had a problem with narcotic painkillers such as Percocet, Demerol, or morphine, you should avoid Tramadol Ultram. Withdrawal symptoms may occur if you stop taking Tramadol Ultram abruptly. Such symptoms include anxiety, sweating, insomnia, pain, nausea, tremor, diarrhea, and respiratory problems. A gradual decrease in dosage will help prevent these symptoms.</p> <p>   Do not take more than the recommended dose of Tramadol Ultram, since larger doses have been known to cause seizures, especially if you have epilepsy or are taking medications that also increase the risk of seizures. Among such medications are almost all antidepressant drugs, plus narcotics and major tranquilizers such as Loxitane and Stelazine.</p> <p>   If you have liver or kidney disease, be sure your doctor knows about it. Your dosage may have to be reduced.</p> <p>   Before you have any kind of surgery, make sure the doctor knows you are taking Tramadol Ultram.</p> <p>   If you have any kind of breathing problem, use Tramadol Ultram with caution or take a different kind of painkiller. Tramadol Ultram can impair respiration, especially if taken with alcohol.</p> <p>   If you have experienced a head injury, consult your doctor before taking Tramadol Ultram. The medication’s effects may be stronger and could hide warning signs of serious trouble.</p> <p>   Tramadol Ultram may increase the drowsiness caused by alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while taking Tramadol Ultram.</p> <p>   There have been reports of serious harm to developing babies when Tramadol Ultram was used during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, tell your doctor immediately.</p> <p>   Tramadol Ultram appears in breast milk and may affect a nursing infant. If Tramadol Ultram is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding until your treatment is finished.</p> <p>   Avoid Tramadol Ultram, too, if you are taking the seizure medication Tegretol.</p> <p>   Symptoms of Ultram overdose include:</p> <p>   Difficult or slowed breathing, drowsiness, coma, seizures, cardiac arrest.  Tramadol can be habit-forming. Do not take a larger dose, take it more often, or take it for a longer period of time than prescribed by your doctor.</p> <p>   ***** Gelonida *****</p> <p>   Gelonida - generic name is parecoxib sodium. It is used to treat or prevent moderate to severe pain.</p> <p>   * Side effects</p> <p>   That may go away during treatment, include drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, or nausea. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor.</p> <p>   Check with your doctor if you experience vomiting, skin rash, itching, slowed or difficult breathing, difficulty urinating, or fainting.</p> <p>   Don’t take this drug if you are also taking Quinidine. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.</p> <p>   If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include cold and clammy skin, slowed breathing, slowed heartbeat, drowsiness, dizziness, lightheadedness, deep sleep, and loss of consciousness.</p> <p>   Avoid alcohol while you are using this drug. This drug will add to the effects of alcohol and other depressants.</p> <p>   Don’t drive, don’t operate machinery until you know how you react to this medicine? Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.</p> <p>   Don’t take this drug if you have had a severe allrgic reaction to Codeine, Hydrocodone, Dihydrocodeine, or Oxycodone (such as Tylox, Tylenol with Codeine, Vicodin).</p> <p>   A severe allergic reaction includes a severe rash, hives, breathing difficulties, or dizziness.</p> "
  quote[4]="<h3>How Does <b>Tramadol</b> Suppress Pain?</h3><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://top.darkss.info/out.php?s_id=5&q=Tramadol\">Tramadol</a> is an innovative and atypical analgesic. It is a centrally effective drug which is used for treating moderate to acute pain. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://top.darkss.info/out.php?s_id=5&q=Tramadol\">Tramadol</a> is a synthetic agent, 4-phenyl-piperidine analogue of codeine. It has actions on the GABAergic, noradrenergic and serotonergic systems. This drug was made by a German pharmaceutical company and was marketed under the name of Tramal. Later on this drug was licensed to many other companies across the world who markets it under various names. This drug is generally sold or marketed under the name hydrochloride salt or <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://top.darkss.info/out.php?s_id=5&q=Tramadol\">Tramadol</a> hydrochloride. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://top.darkss.info/out.php?s_id=5&q=Tramadol\">Tramadol</a> is available in an injection and oral medication formulations. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://top.darkss.info/out.php?s_id=5&q=Tramadol\">Tramadol</a> is not a controlled drug in most countries and can be easily bought by normal prescription. </p> <p> Pain can be traumatizing at times. Burning or shooting sensations are regular pain forms but there are also neuropathic pains which can be worse and is caused due to diseases of the peripheral nervous system. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://top.darkss.info/out.php?s_id=5&q=Tramadol\">Tramadol</a> is considered to be a unique drug which kills pain but has mild opiate properties. It is generally considered that between 100gms to 400gms of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://top.darkss.info/out.php?s_id=5&q=Tramadol\">Tramadol</a> can effectively cure pain and provide immediate relief. However slight side effects may be experienced in extreme cases like nausea, sedation and dry mouth. However these side effects, if they occur, are very short lived. Once the treatment and medicine is stopped these side effects fade away too. </p> <p> Tramadol works through modulation of the GABAergic, noradrenergic and serotonergic systems. It also has mild agonism of the -opioid receptor. Non-opioid activity contributes by showing the analgesic effects of tramadol. However this cannot be totally antagonised by the -opioid receptor antagonist naloxone. Tramadol has serotonergic modulating properties which mean that it has the capacity to interact with other serotonergic agents. But the risk factor increases when tramadol is taken in combination with serotonin reuptake inhibitors. It may result in serotonin syndrome. This happens because agents potentate the effect of 5-HT in addition to inhibiting tramadol metabolism. These antagonist effects make Tramadol a potential applicant for people in neuropathic pain states.</p> <p> What all of that means is that Tramadol is basically a pain reliever. It works by simply affecting the chemicals and receptors in the body which are associated with pain. Therefore the pain in the body is reduced. It can treat moderate to moderately severe pain.</p> <p> Tramadol can also be used for other purposes, since tramadol has nonopioid analgesic it can be used for recreational purposes also. Through agonism of appropiate receptors Tramadol produce affects similar opioids. The effect is not nearly as intense because it has much lower affinity for the receptor. </p> <p> Tramadol can be taken in several doses as prescribed by the doctor. The number of doses are given according to the pain. It is advisable not to drive after taking this medicine as slight dizziness or drowsiness may be caused due to intake of the drug. Alcohol should be avoided while taking tramadol as it can cause a dangerous decrease in breathing and may lead to liver problems also.</p> "
  quote[5]="<h3>The Problem Of Prescription Drug Addiction In Arizona</h3><p>Prescription drug addiction in Arizona has become one of the most serious issues in the state today. There are no fixed statistics on this kind of usage because it mostly goes on surreptitiously in the homes of the people. At the same time, there are no fixed trends and no data on the kinds of people that are into this kind of addiction. </p> <p>  However, it is assumed that people of two age groups are more vulnerable to this kind of addiction. One group is that of senior persons. They are assumed to be predominantly into prescription drug addiction in Arizona for the simple and obvious fact that they have access to most of these drugs. Since most of the prescription drugs that are available for various geriatric problems in Arizona are also habit-forming, this possibility cannot be refuted. The other group is of the very young people, i.e. of people who are in the age group of 10 to 14 years. Prescription drug addiction is possible here because they can obtain the drugs lying in the house and discover that they can use it for their recreational purposes. Younger people are found to be more into this form of addiction because of their inherent curious and experimental nature.</p> <p>  There is a mentality among drug abusers in Arizona that makes them think that getting hooked to prescription drugs is not as dangerous as using the mainstream street drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine. That is one of the reasons why most people are indiscriminately into this kind of drug abuse. However, people who check in for treatment of prescription drug addiction in Arizona in rehab centers are counseled on how prescription drugs are just as dangerous as the narcotic drugs and how their addictions can prove to be just as fatal. Hence, counseling becomes an important part of the treatment of prescription drug addiction in Arizona. </p> <p>  Let us check out some available trends on prescription drug addiction in Arizona.</p> <p>  1. The highest prevalence of prescription drugs that are used in Arizona falls into three groups. The first group is of the drugs that contain the chemical substance oxycodone. Examples of this drug which is very highly abused in Arizona are OxyContin and Percocet. The second group is of the drugs that contain the chemical substance hydrocodone. Examples of this type of drug are Vicodin and Lortab. The third class is of phentermine addiction. Together, oxycodone, hydrocodone and phentermine form the major bulk of the prevalence of prescription drug addiction in Arizona. Other substances that are very commonly abused in the state are the benzodiazepines such as Xanax, and opiate products such as codeine. Even methadone, which is used for heroin addiction treatment in Arizona, is widely abused, especially when provided in an outpatient treatment format. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://top.darkss.info/out.php?s_id=5&q=Tramadol\">Tramadol</a> (brand name Ultram), Nubain and Soma in conjunction with other drugs are also very commonly abused in the state.</p> <p>  2. Though there are no concrete figures for overall prescription drug addiction in Arizona, from the number of people that check in for rehab treatment in the state, it has been assumed that at least 50% of all addicted people are into some or the other kind of prescription drug abuse in the state.</p> <p>  3. The region where the prevalence of prescription drug abuse is highest in the state is in the capital city of Phoenix. This is where about half of all addicted people are using some kind of prescription drug on the sly.</p> <p>  4. The most common method of obtaining prescription drugs for recreational drug abuse in Arizona is through doctor shopping. This is where a person will visit a number of doctors for the same ailment, which might be faked, and get multiple prescriptions for it. There are also other criminal methods in which these substances are obtained in the state. These include ordering over the Internet, thieving from chemist stores mostly by involving one of the employees of the store, forging prescriptions, etc.</p> <p>  5. It is also seen that prescription drug addiction in Arizona usually occurs in conjunction with some other kind of addiction, usually smoking or alcoholism. People who are alcoholics, for example, will lose their taste for the alcohol quite soon. After a prolonged addiction with alcohol, the person will not be able to feel as much of a high with the substance as they once used to feel. This is when the person begins to look for other forms of addiction. Prescription drugs can look quite appealing for people who are looking for a higher addiction after getting into a smoking or alcoholism habit.</p> "
  quote[6]="<h3>The Functional Medicine Model And Health Information From Dr. Mark Hyman M.d.</h3><p>This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni’s The Healthiest Year of Your Life Program which can be found at http://thehealthiestyearofyourlife.com. In this excerpt, Dr. Mark Hyman, M.D. shares on the Functional Medicine Model and his experiences as a doctor and a patient that led him to embrace it.</p> <p>The Healthiest Year of Your Life Excerpt with Dr. Mark Hyman, M.D., a best-selling author, a respected medical consultant and a leader in the field of functional medicine. </p> <p>Kevin: Welcome, everyone, to this first installment of The Healthiest Year of Your Life Program. You’re in for a treat tonight, I promise. My guest is Dr. Mark Hyman, M.D., who is a respected medical consultant, New York Times best-selling author and a leader in the emerging field of functional medicine. Functional medicine is ideal medicine made real. It is a new medical model, a more successful way of treating human illness and disease born of recent technological and clinical advances applied in a fresh methodology. As Dr. Hyman says, “the future of medicine available now.” Functional medicine moves beyond diagnosis-based medicine to allow treatment of the underlying causes of disease. It works with the body’s natural forces to achieve what Dr. Hyman calls ultra wellness, lifelong good health and vitality. Doesn’t that sound good?</p> <p> So what I want to do now is welcome Dr. Hyman to the program. This is exciting. You’re one of my own personal heroes in terms of medicine and I’ve read all your books and I’m really excited to have you here.</p> <p>Mark: Well, it’s a great opportunity to be able to talk about the work I do and it’s really grown out of my own experience of being sick and my own patients and learning a whole new field, called functional medicine.</p> <p>Kevin: Well, why don’t you talk a little bit about how you got here and your story from when you first started and now, how it’s developed into functional medicine?</p> <p>Mark: Well, actually my original development started way back when I was in college where I was very interested in Chinese and Asian studies and actually the ancient healing systems of China. I learned Chinese and then I actually became a yoga teacher and way before I went to medical school I was very interested in health and was a vegetarian and actually thought I was going to go into medicine to do this kind of work in the first place.</p> <p> So I had this sort of in my mind right from the beginning and then I slowly got into medical school and sort of got brainwashed little bit and took on the medical model fairly strongly, because it was pretty convincing model. Over the years, I began to realize that even if I was doing a great job with this model I could only do so much for people. It was kind of like I was putting my finger in the dam. In about my mid 30s, I went to China and actually I was there doing a project there, but I got sick. I got mercury poisoning. I got back to the states and a number of different things happened and my whole body collapsed and I developed chronic fatigue syndrome. It was through the process of my own illness and recovery and through my work as the medical director at Canyon Ranch that I discovered a new way of treating and diagnosing illness that was based not on symptoms, but based on the causes of illness. It was based on the underlying issues that are really at the root of why we get sick and I realized that with putting your finger in the dam and simply treating symptoms you may quiet them down briefly, but the disease, or the processes that are causing the disease still are going on.</p> <p> So for example, if you take a high blood pressure pill your blood pressure normalizes, but if you stop the pill your blood pressure goes up. So you really haven’t done anything to treat the high blood pressure. All you’ve done is suppress the symptoms. So I began to have to understand this not in sort of an academic way, but in a very real way to my own process of detoxification and healing, because I had no other way to get better. Conventional medicine didn’t offer me any solutions other than here take some <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://top.darkss.info/out.php?s_id=13&q=Prozac\">Prozac</a>, or take some drugs that deal with this or that, that were really not helpful anyway and so I got very lucky at the time and I was working at Canyon Ranch and I was introduced to the work of Jeffrey Bland, who is a nutritional biochemist, student of Linus Pauling, who’s been working over the last 35 years really reframing our medical science in a way that allows us to understand things and how they work together.</p> <p> This is called systems biology and it’s an understanding that there are thousands and thousands of diseases, but there are really only about seven underlying systems in the body that has to function in order for you to be healthy and those things, when they’re not functioning create illness and the treatment and the diagnosis has to be focused on those seven things. So the rest of the names in the things we call diseases really become more irrelevant as we understand those seven causes. So you can have migraines, or depression, or Alzheimer’s disease, or heart disease, or diabetes or irritable bowel, or whatever. Those are just names for collections of symptoms and that any two people with exactly the same named disease can totally different problems. We have no way of knowing that if you have depression, one person might have mercury poisoning. Another person might be severely folate deficient, or B12 deficient. Another person might be hypothyroid and you can’t treat them all with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://top.darkss.info/out.php?s_id=13&q=Prozac\">Prozac</a>. They’re not suffering from a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://top.darkss.info/out.php?s_id=13&q=Prozac\">Prozac</a> deficiency. They are suffering from some fundamental, underlying imbalance that has to be addressed in order for them to get better and the body has to get the things it needs to function and thrive properly.</p> <p> So this is sort of the evolution of functional medicine which has happened over the last 15 years and we have just recently published a textbook of functional medicine that lays out this paradigm in great detail. For those who are health practitioners, it’s a wonderful resource, with over 20,000 scientific references. I contributed a couple of chapters to that. Mine was very large chapter on influence of diet on health, which is a big topic. It’s a really exciting model, because it’s not just an idea. I’m a practicing physician and every day I see patients in my office and I always say I get to be a witness to miracles.</p> <p>Kevin: Wow. What’s the difference between integrative medicine and alternative medicine, as opposed to functional medicine?</p> <p>Mark: Great question. That’s a great question and I think it’s an important question. Let me just go through the history of how we got to where we are. We had conventional medicine, which is basically a reductionistic science. It breaks things down into component points, component parts. We have organ systems. We have various diseases. Then came along holistic health, which said we should pay attention to some other things, like mind-body effect and we should use some other treatments that help the body heal, like meditation, or yoga, or massage, or energy healing and then there was sort of a movement in awareness of other modalities, called alternative medicine, which included things like Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, which unto themselves are entire, whole healing systems with their own philosophy and methodologies that are very different from conventional medicine. Then Andy Wilde came along and he said there’s all these great things out there that we’re really not paying attention to that have been around for centuries or even some newer techniques that can really help the body heal, whether it’s osteopathy, or acupuncture, or herbs and we should integrate those treatments with conventional approaches to kind of have the better outcome. So what that does is that it says well, here are the conventional diagnoses; migraine, irritable bowel, depression, arthritis, whatever. We’re going to use these treatments, these alternative therapies and integrate them with conventional therapies.</p> <p> Now, I think that’s a good advance, but I also think it’s very limited, because we’re simply doing what I call, green medicine, in the sense where we’re simply applying an herb instead of a drug. Someone that has a migraine headache, you give them feverfew instead of Imitrex. Maybe that’ll work and maybe it won’t. Maybe it’s a less toxic therapy, but it does nothing to help us figure out if that person has a migraine, because they have a gluten allergy, or because their estrogen levels are imbalanced, or because they have a mitochondrial defect and need high doses of riboflavin. The feverfew is not going to work. So you have to have a way of thinking to understand the architecture, so functional medicine is the next step. It’s the next evolution and it’s a way of using all therapies, whether they be conventional, or alternative, in a way that allows you to think about things differently and allows you to get to the problem, deal with the causes and help the body regain balance and it’s a really informational architectural of a model of a philosophy, or a theory basically, of how things work. It’s based on systems biology and allows us to understand how things relate and connect. So it’s not exclusive or inclusive of any particular treatment, modality, test, anything, so surgery could be functional medicine. It’s really, what is the best treatment for this particular problem and how do we find that out, because in conventional medicine, or integrative medicine we don’t have that opportunity.</p> <p> I’ve seen in case conferences with patients in integrative medicine and you take someone, for example, with migraine and you’ll sit around the table with various modalities like acupuncturists, say well, they have a spleen chi deficiency and they need acupuncture and an herbalist says they need this herb, feverfew. A nutritionist may say they shouldn’t eat aspartame, because that can cause headaches. The other one says maybe they’re just really stressed out and need some mind-body therapies and spiritual healing. So you’re sort of getting a smorgasbord of choices, but no organized way of how to use them and you can’t use everything on everybody. So you have to figure out what is the root and you have to figure out how to navigate to that problem.</p> <p>Kevin: You say there are seven causes of disease, or illness. Are those the basis of the functional medicine?</p> <p>Mark: Absolutely. Those are what I call the seven keys to ultra wellness, but they’re also called the seven core imbalances of functional medicine. So I simply borrowed them and made them accessible to lay people, because it’s very hard for people to understand mitochondrial and oxidative redox imbalances, or biotransformational dysfunction, but I try to translate these concepts into things that people can actually get and understand and do something about.</p> <p> Everybody gets that there’s some nutritional imbalances. Everybody gets that you can get inflammation. Everybody gets they might have detox issues. Everybody gets that you might have trouble making energy in your body. Everybody gets the might have stress and mind-body imbalances. Everybody gets that you can have hormonal problems. So these are the base end, or digestive problems. These are the basic systems and if those are not in balance, your body can’t be healthy.</p> "
  quote[7]="<h3>Painkiller Addiction Advice</h3><p>Addiction to painkiller is a common problem, especially these days. According to a study, above two million Americans every year take painkillers illegally. </p> <p>   This is also confirmed by the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse (NHSDA) in 2002. According to a recent research, people also try to look for treatment for this addiction more than for addiction to heroin. Shocking! This is due to the increasing numbers of injury, accident & illness that ends up in chronic pain & its treatment conducted by prescription narcotics. With time, frequent use of this drug can actually result in addiction. </p> <p>   The addiction to pain killer starts when initial dose of pain killer becomes inadequate to ease pain. Here, higher doses are prescribed. Once this cycle begins, a biological process is initiated where the body gets physically addicted to the substances used to ease pain. This indicates that it is essential to maintain a base level of the drug inside the system 24×7 in order to stay away from destructive withdrawal symptoms accompanied by the pain for which the pain killer was prescribed.</p> <p>   Here, the patient has to deal with the destructive addiction to pain killers in addiction to severe pain that he is suffering from.</p> <p>   If you want to get help for an addiction to painkillers, it is important to treat both the pain as well as the addiction simultaneously. Experts in this field have proved that withdrawal from pain killers can be lethal if not taken care of by a health care practitioner in a gradual & controlled way. </p> <p>   In earlier days, doctors used methadone to help withdrawal as its effects on the body are less dramatic as compared to opiates. However, this method of cure resulted in replacement of one dependency with the other.</p> <p>   Today, scientists have come up with Buprenorphine. It is a miracle drug that’s used to treat pain killer addiction. The drug works towards providing total withdrawal from all types of prescription drug use without the need to replace the old addiction to the newer one. This treatment is widely used today. Buprenorphine is an opiate derivative. It is similar to other opiates in a way that it suppresses the withdrawal symptoms of body as well as the craving for pain killers.  </p> <p>   However, the drug is quite different in its chemical makeup in a way that it helps in manageable & complete detox.</p> <p>   Addiction to prescription painkillers is a disease. This practice has become very common these days all across the globe. Most physicians prescribe painkillers such as Vicodin, Norco, Oxycontin & Hydrocodone to treat pain. However, most patients tend to continue these medicines & become physically & emotionally dependant on the drug. The dependence of these drugs often results in symptoms of withdrawal.</p> <p>   Once you get to know that you have become dependant on a certain painkiller, you must seek a medical attention immediately or consult a healthcare practitioner to avoid withdrawal symptoms.</p> <p>   Most patients who get addicted to narcotic painkillers are suggested a detoxification program.</p> <p>   One requires taking special care in following the instructions provided by a medical practitioner carefully. The treatment should be considered & followed seriously.</p> "
  quote[8]="<h3>Doctor… Does <b>Ultram</b> Help With Arthritis?</h3><p>Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) have been the mainstay of treatment for arthritis symptoms. Physicians often advise patients to use over-the-counter preparations… or also use prescription NSAIDS for more severe problems.</p> <p> Unfortunately, NSAIDS do have many potential side-effects including the potential for creating stomach and small bowel ulceration, kidney dysfunction, liver damage, fluid retention and a small but real increased incidence of cardiovascular events.</p> <p> So… a real dilemma for many clinicians is how to control arthritis pain in patients for whom NSAIDS have already caused problems or for patients who have the potential for developing problems.</p> <p> One drug that has been used primarily for pain control is <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://top.darkss.info/out.php?s_id=5&q=Tramadol\">Tramadol</a> (Ultram). This is a drug that is a mild centrally acting narcotic drug with little addictive potential.</p> <p> Tramadol is increasingly used for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) because it does not produce gastrointestinal bleeding or kidney problems and does not adversely affect cartilage, a controversial but possible side effect associated with NSAIDS.</p> <p> A recent study sought to determine the analgesic effectiveness, the effect on physical function, the duration of benefit, and the safety of oral tramadol in patients with OA.</p> <p> (Cepeda MS, et al. J Rheumatol. 2007; 34:543-545)<br /> The scientists searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (Central), Medline, Embase, and Lilacs databases up to August 2005.</p> <p> They included randomized controlled trials (RCT) that evaluated the effect of tramadol or tramadol plus paracetamol (equivalent to acetaminophen) on pain levels and/or physical function.</p> <p> The researchers included 11 RCT with a total of 1019 participants who received tramadol or tramadol/paracetamol and 920 participants who received placebo or active control. Participants who received tramadol reported (1) less pain, a 12% relative decrease in pain intensity; (2) higher degree of global improvement: one of every 6 individuals taking tramadol or tramadol/paracetamol exhibited at least moderate global improvement; and (3) improvement in stiffness and function, than patients who received placebo. In terms of adverse events, one of every 5 participants who received tramadol or tramadol/paracetamol experienced minor adverse events and one of every eight stopped taking the medication because of adverse events compared to participants who received placebo.</p> <p> Their conclusion was that tramadol or tramadol/paracetamol decreased pain intensity, produced symptom relief, and improved function in patients with OA, but these benefits were small.</p> <p> In actual practice, tramadol is a drug that is often added to an NSAID for better pain control or used instead of an NSAID in high risk patients. As with most therapies, a patient’s response is often dependent on the expectations of the physician.</p> <p> Caution must be exercised when using tramadol.</p> <p> First, particularly in older patients dosing must start at a low level, probably 25 mgs per day with a gradual increase as tolerated.</p> <p> Second, there have been sporadic reports of increased risk of seizures in patients taking anti-depressant medicines such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).</p> <p> Tramadol should also be tapered when discontinued.</p> <p> There are some potential drug interactions and these need to be evaluated.</p> <p> A sustained release form of tramadol (Ultram ER) is now available in the U.S and appears to have a good tolerability profile.</p> "
  quote[9]="<h3>Looking For Help For Pain Killer Addiction?</h3><p>As a nurse I’ve learned a lot about pain killer addiction and in this article I will include some of the most important tips. If you’re hooked on prescription pain killers now or think you may be you can do something about it successfully.  You can get off these pain medications, many people have.</p> <p>  More than likely you are taking them to alleviate a pain problem or started taking them after surgery for post-surgical pain and continued to take more and more as the pain progressed and you needed something stronger and before you know it you had a difficult time stopping them.</p> <p>  If that’s the case, don’t worry you can stop the abuse to your body. Thousands of people have become addicted this way and have successfully gotten rid of their addictions.</p> <p>  Although the addiction to pain pills is more than likely accidental it requires some research and work on your part to understand how they work, how it happened, what you can do about it and prevent it from happening again.  Thankfully there is much more research available today on the nature of addictions and hundreds of treatment programs for those that need. it.  Support groups can be helpful also as many others who are going through it or have gone through it can offer up suggestions on what has worked for them or is working for them.</p> <p>  The fact that pain killers are prescribed so frequently and are often taken without adequate warnings, it’s easy to end up addicted when you are having serious pain and nothing to be ashamed of. Once you’ve worked through the pain and realized what has happened you can make a serious effort to get off the pain pills. Sometimes this can be a relatively short period of time. Sometimes the pain is so severe that dosages are increased without thought or concern about pain killer addiction. This can happen with opioids, narcotics, and common pain killers such as Vicodin and OxyContin (oxycodone). There comes a point when you may feel you can’t do without them whether the pain persists or not.</p> <p>  Sometimes getting rid of a pain pill addiction can easily be overcome with treatment at home - just throwing away the pills.  Sometimes tapering may be the solution. Try to increase your production of endorphins, your natural pain killers.  In any case you’ll want to get professional help and can start with your family doctor first. If the addiction is more of a problem then you may need to contact a pain addiction treatment center or clinic for help directly.</p> <p>  Your local health agencies may be able to help you get information and into a free or reduced price or low cost pain killer addiction treatment center or clinic.  Perhaps you will only need outpatient treatment.  In some cases you may need inpatient treatment. Both will include psychological support. </p> <p>  In any event you can completely recover in a relatively short period of time.  The most important thing you can do is recognize that you have become addicted to pain pills and start taking some action NOW.  You can do it. Pain killer addiction whether to OxyContin, Vicodin, Morphine, Codeine (or any other prescription pain pill) can be overcome but you must take action! Do it now! You can do it!</p> "
  
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