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DIURETICS  

Diuretics are a broad category of medications which all share the common end results of lowering the amount of water in your body. Different specific types are used for different people.

As a high blood pressure medication, diuretics are used to treat hypertension, and continue to be the first option that most all doctors will use, but what should you be aware of before starting on this medication?

There are many different types of blood pressure medications. All have some side effects.

. According to data from a recently published study, combination therapy with ACE inhibitors and diuretics help significantly decrease the risk for diabetics developing heart disease or stroke.

What is a diuretic and how does it interact and behave within the body? Read on to find out about natural and medical diuretics...

Your immune system's strength dictates the length of your cold or flu, and the severity of your symptoms. Consuming a variety of juices and water sources plus avoiding diuretics will boost your immune system so that you feel, and get, better faster.

find out important facts about the drug Altace. The Altace Information Quiz has been designed to educate people about important aspects of the drug such as Altace side effects and other important facts about Altace medication

I went into pre-eclampsia 6 hours into labor with my son. My OB's quick reaction and my subsequent c-section saved my life, but my traumatic delivery resulted in a postpartum heart condition which almost killed me when my OB failed to diagnosis it.

find out important facts about the drug Advair. The Advair Information Quiz has been designed to educate people about important aspects of the drug such as Advair side effects and other important facts about Advair medicati

find out important facts about the drug Allopurinol. The Allopurinol Information Quiz has been designed to educate people about important aspects of the drug such as Allopurinol side effects and other important facts about Allopurinol medication.

High blood pressure - hypertension - is one of the most common afflictions affecting Americans today. In a society filled with high-fat diets, too little exercise, and stressful jobs high blood pressure is common even in people under the age of forty.

I don't know why I'm writing about charley horses - since it seems as though all of my health-related articles are written these days because of some recent injury I've suffered.

You can reduce your chances of catching the common cold with these simple tips. Wash your hands often, and keep your immune system in top shape. You can even learn to avoid getting sick in the perfect place for the common cold to spread: an airplane!

The use of herbs with healing properties is more than 5,000 years old, and many people still swear by certain herbal remedies. Prior to modern science, herbs were one of the only ways people could seek relief from their pains and sicknesses.

Summer heat can cause problems for for people with lupus. But with a little care, and by planning activities carefully, you can enjoy summer on your own terms.

Uterus Prolapse when the uterus slips into the vagina. Symptoms, causes and prevention related to uterus prolapse. Treatment includes exercise, dieting, and surgery. The severity of the problem, consist of one of three degrees.

An exercise physiologist and ski instructor who lives at high altitude talks about how to deal with those breathless days (and nights) during your skiing vacation.

This article considers various lifestyle choices and how they affect your body's ability to absorb vitamins and minerals. Smokers, vegetarians, those who lactose intolerant and chronic medication users may not be getting their RDA of certain vitamins.

Water can treat and even cure allergies, angina, arthritis, asthma, back pain, colitis, constipation, dyspepsia, fatigue, fibromyalgia, headaches, heartburn, hypertension, lupus, mood swings and morning sickness.

So, you've found out you have prehypertension and you're teetering on the border of high blood pressure. Now is a good time to become more concerned about your health.

If you've ever wondered about the benefits of herbs, wonder no more. This article explains a few herbs and their uses in plain English.

The history of abortion goes back to the earliest people and to ancient China, Egypt, Rome, and Greece. Ealy Christians were usually oppsed.but strict laws were not passed until the 19th Century.

Living with Meniere's can have a huge impact on an individual's quality of life, affect their ability to work, and affect family relationships. If you or a loved one has Meniere's, know that you are not alone. Support is available.

The majority of bladder infections are caused by bacteria from the anal area

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is a serious form of heart disease, but how do you know if you have it? Are there telltale signs? Is surgery the only option?

In 2003 high blood pressure resulted in the deaths of 52,602 Americans. Currently in the United States 65 million people age 20 and older have high blood pressure. The cause of 90-95 percent of high blood pressure cases is unknown.

While most people in the general public view and are told that coffee is not harmful to weight loss efforts - and, in some cases, can actually help - the truth is that coffee sends your body on alert, and that isn't good for you.

We all know we need our vitamins and minerals, but one of the most important is magnesium, and most of us aren't getting enough.

Blood pressure meds. It seems that there are so many different ones. What's the difference? Either they lower the blood pressure or they don't right? WRONG. This article will discuss the different types, how they work, and the differences.

A look at what an eating disorder is and the most popular types.

Many suffer from dry eyes for various reasons learn what causes it and what treatments are available.

If you have high blood pressure, your doctor may prescribe any one of three different types of treatment. You should know what they are and what they do.

Most of us has heard the term cataracts. We know it involves the eyes and left untreate it can lead to blindness. But do you know what a cataract is and what the signs and symptoms are?

A guide to kidney stones, discussing how they came about, what may cause them and how they are identified/treated.

With over 72% of institutionalized older adults suffering from dry mouth syndrome, an awareness of the cause, origin and symptoms is highly recommended as part of a nursing program to stave off dental hygiene complications.

The high cost of prescription drugs in the United States has caused many senior citizens on a limited budget to not be able to afford their heart disease medication. Affordable prescription medication from Canada could solve their problem.

People in the U.S. consume more dairy products and other foods high in calcium than the citizens of any other nation. Why is it that the U.S. has the world's highest rate of osteoporosis and bone fractures among the elderly?

With proper care congestive heart failure is not an instant death sentence. Many people live for years with their disease with proper treatment and by following their doctor's orders. These are some of the possible treatments a doctor may recommend.

Just a few short years ago, I was a teenage girls struggling with eating disorders. Here is my story.

Many pregnant women plan to breastfeed their babies. So what happens when it doesn't work the way you planned? There are several ways to increase your milk supply if your baby has been diagnosed with poor weight gain.

There are three types of atypical behaviors in childhood: attention problems, internalizing problems, and externalizing problems.

After seven years of going to numerous doctors and being diagnosed with a multitude of illnesses, my new primary care doctor found the cause of most of my health issues. Unfortunately for me, the cause turned out to be a rare disease that is untreatable.

Magnesium is a required element in our bodies and is necessary for normal electrical conduction in the heart.

A look at urinary incontinence in women, the different types, symptoms, causes, how the bladder works, diagnosis, tests, and treatment.

The main misunderstanding about osteoporosis is that it is a calcium deficiency disease or an estrogen deficiency disease, it is not.

Osteoporosis - 'silent disease,' because bone loss occurs without symptoms. Effects more women then men. Steps to prevent this disease, related to diet, exercise, avoid drinking and smoking. Treatment weight lifting, medication, and eating certain foods

Understand what osteoporosis is and the symptoms. Understand the influence of other diseases, medications and enviromental exposure risks. Become knowledgable about what you can do to limit its affect, and prevention measures.

Osteoporosis is a painful and debilitating disease affecting millions of men and women. Drug therapy can offer prevention and relief of symptoms.

Are you addicted or allergic to food? This article explains how to diagnose your condition and how to treat these conditions.

Over 5 million Americans suffer from an eating disorder. Typically, eating disorders are common with children approaching the teen years. Do you know what to look for?