Fall has arrived in the United States, and as the temperatures have cooled down considerably, flu season has arrived as well. Many Americans sometimes happen to miss their flu shots, and will have to suffer through the flu season. However, there are several brands of medicines that can help those who happen to miss the flu shots cope with the season. One of the most effective medicines for treating flu is Aleve; it is not only one of the most effective medicines but also it has a nice jingle in its popular commercial.
Aleve is actually the brand name for
Tamiflu to the Rescue
by Chang Song October 1st, 2010 | Medication
As the scorching temperatures cool down and the colors of the leaves turn, the fall season is here again. When fall usually arrives, that means the flu season is not far behind either. With H1N1 being the biggest calamity since the Black Plague (or it seemed like it), when someone contrasts flu nowadays, it is almost like that someone has the God-given right to freak out. Well, Tamiflu can maybe tune down the screaming and shouting just a touch.
Tamiflu, or rather Oseltamivir, is an antiviral drug that can stop the influenza virus (flu) from spreading between the cells in
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Tamiflu, or rather Oseltamivir, is an antiviral drug that can stop the influenza virus (flu) from spreading between the cells in
First Aid Kit Essentials
by Louise December 14th, 2009 | First Aid, Injuries, Medication
In New Hampshire, we already have had a snowstorm that handed us an inch of snow per hour for at least a quarter of the day. When it's falling that fast, it is best to stay at home. But what if it keeps falling, the power goes out, and you are stranded? Then, on top of that, what if someone gets badly burned, cut, or injured in another manner? Do you have a well-equipped first aid kit? Band-aids and Neosporin just won't cut it. Though it's a good idea to have health insurance in place for treatment in the long
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Airborne
by Bea October 27th, 2009 | Herbal Supplements, Illness, Medication, Nutrition, Vitamins
Ever heard of this stuff? It is called Airborne, and my roommate swears by this "stuff" whenever she thinks that she is about to get sick. Airborne is a drug-free formula that was developed by a second grade teacher at Spreckels Elementary School near Carmel, California. With all of the sick elementary kids around all of the time and her busy lifestyle, she wanted to make something that would support her immune system. After talking to herbalists, specialists, nutrition experts and more, she was able to come up with a formula that eventually would become the leading herbal supplement in
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