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A spiny prickly pear cactus (Opuntia spp.) doesn't look like it could be an important food item for people. However, prickly pears were staple foods for Nahuans in Mexico, who called them nopals, and Native American peoples in the United States. When the Spanish came to Mexico in the 1500s, they adopted the Aztec word nopal for prickly pear cactuses in general. About 200 kinds of prickly pears grow from Canada to Argentina, with 34 species growing north of Mexico.
Nopales is a type of cactus that is especially well known in Mexico. Make a Nopal cactus smoothie with help from a board-certified, holistic health coach with an AADP designation in this free video clip.
The effects of long-term fertilizer use vary depending on the types of fertilizers used, the length of the period of use, and the type of plants grown in the soil. Generally, the quality of soil declines after extended fertilizer use because the ongoing production of organic matter makes soil particles stick together. This results in the soil having a high salt or acid content, as well as reduced nutrients and viability for growing plants.
Heat on the exterior sides of a Frigidaire freezer is normal and nothing to be concerned about. However, if the interior sides of the freezer are warm and it does not appear to be cooling or freezing, you might have a temperature problem in the freezer. You can troubleshoot on your own to diagnose the cause of the problem and determine if the appliance needs servicing.
Tahiti offers a variety of trees that yield fine wood. Tahitians often make sculptures from these woods as well as elegant furniture. Some of the woods are ideal for utensils, while others offer hardness that can add strength to homes and other buildings. Explore the natural qualities of Tahitian wood in order to appreciate the many wood products that come from Tahiti.
The formula for determining the area of a triangle with three given sides is expressed as "square root {s*(s-a)*(s-b)*(s-c)}", where "a," "b" and "c" are the three sides of the triangle and "s" is equal to half of the sum of all three sides. This is known as "Heron's formula." To determine the area, you can either do the calculation manually or input the value of the three sides into an online calculator to get the results automatically.
Cactus grandiflorus is also commonly referred to as Large-flowered Cactus or the Sweet Scented Cactus. Indigenous to Jamaica, the cactus also grows abundantly in Mexico as a transplant to the nation. It is a climbing cactus species with large white blooms. Prized as a homeopathic remedy for various ailments, the cactus grandiflorus has been cultivated for its health benefits for centuries.
Cell-Tech and Nitro-Tech are supplements created by Muscletech Research & Development that are designed to increase your muscle mass and decrease the amount of time you need to recover between workouts. Nitro-Tech is a protein powder and can be used to meet the increased protein needs required for muscle repair and growth. Cell-Tech is a creatine supplement. Creatine is also known for improving muscular strength and helping to increase muscle mass, according to registered dietitian Douglas Kalman.
Nicorette is a stop-smoking product that is sold without prescription in most drug stores. Originally it was used as a chewing gum, but is now also available as lozenges and mini lozenges. Nicorette contains nicotine and works by gradually reducing the amount of nicotine you put in your body, thus easing you off your addiction. Smoking involves both physical and psychological addiction. Nicorette addresses the psychological part with a personalized support program. Use Nicorette products only for cigarette addiction.
Tech spray is commonly called computer cleaner, canned-air or freezing spray. Computer cleaner is liquified gas containing either the chemical tetrafluoroethane or difluoroethane. These chemicals, along with nitrous oxide, create a euphoric or "high" feeling when inhaled, similar to consuming alcohol. There are many health risks involved with huffing tech spray.
Most dedicated bodybuilders use some type of nutritional supplement to get the most out of their workout. The problem is that there are so many supplements that it is difficult to know exactly what each one does. Nitro-Tech, a whey protein powder that can be used before or after workouts, fuels muscles and speeds up post-workout recovery time.
The University of Maryland Medical Center defines insomnia as trouble falling asleep or maintaining uninterrupted sleep at least three nights out of the week. While everyone falls prey to sleep difficulties occasionally, chronic lack of restorative, deep sleep can cause troublesome mental and physical symptoms. No one best way exists to combat insomnia and you will likely require a multi-pronged strategy that might take some trial and error before finding what works best for you.
Norflex -- also known by its generic name Orphenadrine -- is a prescription medication that provides relief for muscle pain. It specifically pinpoints the effects of stiffness and discomfort to muscles caused by strains and other injuries, acting as a muscle relaxer. Norflex interacts with the central nervous system to produce its relaxing effects.
You can obtain a lean, muscular physique through proper muscle growth and recovery. Body-building supplements can help increase your recovery time, strength gains and muscle growth. Nitro-tech, produced by Muscletech, is a protein powder geared towards people who are looking to achieve a brawny, powerful body shape. Muscletech produces a variety of bodybuilding supplements that can be stacked, or taken in conjunction with each other, with the Nitro-tech protein powder to help attain faster and better results.
Nicotine, a drug that naturally occurs in the tobacco plant, causes a level of addiction similar to that of heroin and cocaine, according to the National Cancer Institute. While some smokers are able to quit smoking without any assistance, others need help breaking the addiction. According to its manufacturers, NicoDerm patches gradually wean the user off nicotine using controlled doses of the drug. However, using the patch correctly is vital to achieving the desired result.
Nicotine gum is a product designed to help individuals stop smoking cigarettes. Gum acts as a substitute oral activity, providing the smoker with a source of nicotine that diminishes withdrawal symptoms, which appear when one discontinues smoking. Nicotine gum should only be used as directed, by following the directions on the label or by asking advice from your doctor or pharmacist. You need to be aware of a number of warnings regarding nicotine gum before beginning to use it.
Maca has gained a reputation for being a superior herb in its health benefits, nutritional value and safety. The FDA has concluded that "maca appears to be safe." However, it has classified maca as a Class 4 Herb: "Herbs for which insufficient data are available for classification."
Several diseases affect the gastrointestinal tract and cause stomach acids to back up into the esophagus. You may experience just heartburn or a chronic cough that you mistake for asthma. However, stomach acid is corrosive and can seriously burn the esophagus if not treated. Over time these burns may become esophageal cancer, for which there is no cure. According to the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, NEXIUM relieves the symptoms of heartburn and other symptoms and helps heal damage caused by the stomach acids.
Protein plays a critical role in developing muscles. If you're a bodybuilder, you can get the extra protein your muscles need without eating mountains of steak: Fuel yourself with a protein supplement in drink form. Muscletech's Nitro-Tech protein supplement comes in a range of flavors including chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, strawberry banana, banana cream, cookies and cream, and chocolate caramel., All of them have the same directions for mixing to turn the powder protein into a drink. As with any nutritional supplement, consult your physician before beginning to take Nitro-Tech.
Nitro-Tech is a protein supplement designed to produce muscle repair, recovery, and growth post-workout faster than regular whey protein. Nitro-Tech delivers 11 grams of the muscle-building amino acid leucine as well as 13 grams of additional branch-chain amino acids conducive to muscle repair and growth. The protein supplement also contains 20 grams of hyper-pure whey isolate per serving, a concentrated protein molecule with fat calories removed. Nitro-Tech is an easy supplement to use after your workout.
Nicotine gum, as the name implies, is a gum containing the substance nicotine. It is used in nicotine replacement therapy, which is designed to wean smokers off cigarettes so that eventually they can quit using nicotine altogether. Nicotine gum offsets the symptoms associated with smoking withdrawal. These symptoms can range from headaches to insomnia.
Nitrobolic Extreme is a pre-workout drink mix that individuals take to gain energy, promote mental performance and increase muscle mass, strength and endurance. This drink mix enhances the muscle strength and energy because of arginine (amino acid) that it contains, according to Supplement News.org.
The dangers of smoking are well documented, leading many habitual smokers to "kick the habit" and quit smoking. The use of Nicorette chewing gum is one way many smokers reduce their dependence on nicotine. Laced with small amounts of the drug, Nicorette allows the smoker a prescribed way to gradually reduce daily nicotine consumption; the drawback being that many smokers then become chemically dependent on the gum. Kicking the gum habit is similar to dealing with many addictions.
Natrol Maca is the commercial name of a compost made with the root of Maca (Lepidium meyenii), a plant grown in South America. According to the manufacturers, Maca has been used in Peru for its aphrodisiac, energizing and fertility-enhancing properties since ancient times. Apart from Maca root extract, the compost also contains gelatin, silica and magnesium stearate, according to Health Product Reviews. Although there are no listed side effects to Natrol Maca, it is important to notice that Maca root contains substances called glucosinolates, which can be linked to goiter (swollen thyroid gland), according to eVitamins.com.
Possible side effects for Nourkrin hair-loss treatment, according to the Hair Loss Learning Center, are associated with allergies and sensitivities to the marine-derived ingredients. Nourkrin is marketed as a natural dietary supplement and topical containing marine components like shellfish that can cause allergic reactions. A November 2006 Journal of International Medical Research (JIMR) study indicated that Nourkrin was well tolerated by all participants, and none dropped out of the study because of side effects.
Neoplasene, or bloodroot, is a somewhat new cancer medication intended for veterinary use. Although the Food and Drug Administration has issued a ban against neoplasene's use in humans, cancer patients have acquired it and used it as an herbal remedy with mixed results, according to The SkeptVet. The herb's side effects can be extreme enough to render it too dangerous a treatment option.
Nexium is a prescription medication used to treat acid reflux disease, a disease that causes chronic heartburn. It may also be used to heal damage to the esophagus caused by acid reflux. Although it has some side effects, it has never been linked to cholesterol, and does not seem to affect the body's absorption of nutrients or cholesterol.
Medications often have harsh side-effects and dangerous interactions when used together. Patients who are advised to take two different medications can become worried about potentially dangerous interactions. MiraLax and Nexium are two medications that are sometimes combined to deal with gastrointestinal problems. They address two different problems: MiraLax is used for constipation and Nexium is used for GERD, or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.
As naturopathy and holistic healing become more popular, there is an increased interest in prevention and supplements to stave off costly and potentially deadly illnesses before they get a foot hold. While many vitamins and teas have therapeutic and medicinal values, supplemental powders and juices like nopal cactus (also known as the prickly pear cactus) also have several health benefits which should not be overlooked.
Maca root is a Peruvian plant that is similar in color and size to a turnip. Maca is considered a food source in Peru and has been used by Peruvians for centuries for overall health improvements. There are several side effects, both positive and negative, that come with the consumption of maca.
Although curare is a potential nervous-system poison, medical texts, including "Goodman & Gilman's Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics," agree on one thing: the discovery of its effects on nerve impulse was a milestone for anesthesia practice, which opened the way for the discovery of better and safer muscle relaxants.
New medications are formulated and tested on a daily basis. Sometimes, months after a drug is released, new side effects or the efficacy of the drug are brought into question. One area of medication constantly seeing new drugs is weight loss. Herbal supplements like NuPhedrine claim to help you lose weight quickly and effectively. NuPhedrine does, however, have side effects that may be troublesome, some even severe.
If you suffer from a heart condition or have recovered from a heart attack, having the right medication is imperative. Blood pressure regulation, particularly in individuals with conditions like angina, heart failure, and other heart diseases, is especially important. Norvasc and Diovan are two drugs used to treat these diseases.
Dr. Jean-Francois Rossignol of the Pasteur Institute in Paris first discovered the chemical nitazoxanide as an effective treatment for a specific type of diarrhea. Nitazoxanide has been manufactured since then as a prescription drug under a variety of names: Alinia, Daxon, Dexidex, Pacovanton and Paramix are only a few in a long list. The FDA has approved it as a safe drug, but you should learn its potential side effects before taking it.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a digestive condition that occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus, causing heartburn and chest pain. Nexium is a prescription medication designed to relieve pain by treating GERD and heal the erosive damage done to the esophagus by stomach acid.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAID) reduce pain and inflammation. They are available over the counter or by prescription. Toxic effects are the result of acute ingestion (overdose) or chronic, long-term therapy. The Arthritis, Rheumatism, and Aging Medical Information System estimates that each year more than 100,000 hospitalizations and 16,000 deaths in the U.S. are linked to NSAID-related complications. The severity of the symptoms depends on drug, dosage and timing of ingestion. Multiple systems can be affected.
Natrum muriaticum is the homeopathic remedy also known as sodium chloride and table salt. Salt plays a crucial role in regulating body fluid balance and is found in body tissues and fluids. When too much salt is present in the body, the immune system becomes weakened and the absorption of nutrients in inhibited. When too little salt is found in the body, a withered and emaciated appearance occurs due to a lack of fluid in the body.
Nexium is a medication used to control the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Its use has advantages and disadvantages. The main active ingredient in Nexium is in a class of medications known as "proton pump inhibitors" that prevent acid from being released into the stomach. This medication should not be taken more often than recommended.
Nipride, generically recognized as "nitroprusside," is a drug that is used to treat high blood pressure and individuals with congestive heart failure. Side effects that may occur as a result of use can range in severity based on the particular user.
Nicotinamide, also known as niacinamide, is a drug that is used to treat individuals with low levels of vitamin B3. This vitamin is necessary for the body to metabolize carbohydrates, fats and lipids as well as produce energy.
Novocain comes in a white powder form and is water soluble. A typical 1 mL solution is 100 mg of procaine hydrochloride and 4 mg of the antioxidant acetone sodium bisulfite. As an anesthetic, Novocain has a very short life span and typically can only last between 60 and 90 minutes. When injected it works relatively quickly, with a reaction seen between 2 to 5 minutes. Novocain is used in dental offices as well as during surgical procedures--most often in spinal surgery. It should be administered only by qualified physicians as toxicity can occur possibly leading to death.
For the past 28 years, countless people have reached into their medicine cabinets for a naproxen tablet to relieve the minor aches and pains of everyday life. But in 2004, the pill that had once been the go-to cure for everything from menstrual cramps to arthritis pain became an enemy in the eyes of American consumers. Regular naproxen users began to fear for their lives when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning to the public about the dangers of this particular pain reliever.
The brand-name prescription medication Norvasc contains amlodipine besylate, a type of medication known as a calcium channel blocker. The drug prevents calcium from entering your blood vessels, which then allows the vessels to relax or widen. As a result, Norvasc helps lower blood pressure and reduces strain on your heart. Despite its effectiveness in the treatment of hypertension, Norvasc poses a risk of side effects in some patients.
Nicotine in gum form contains about 2 to 4 milligrams of nicotine. The University of Washington estimates that the American cigarette contains 9 milligrams, but the smoker only ingests 1 milligram because of burn off.
Nicotinic acid is a dietary supplement that contains niacin (vitamin B3) and niacinamide. Nicotine gum contains the same active ingredient as tobacco and is used to help curb use of these products. Despite similar-sounding names, nicotinic acid and nicotine are not chemically related.
A number of medical trials have recently reaffirmed the efficacy of Niaspan for preventing heart attacks and strokes. Niaspan is a cholesterol lowering agent; however, unlike statin cholesterol lowering agents, Niaspan tends to be free of troubling muscle aches and weakness. Unfortunately, Niaspan is not without it's own unusual side effects. Many individuals who take Niaspan experience disconcerting itching, warmth, tingling and dizziness. These symptoms tend to be transient lasting for 15 to 30 minutes before gradually resolving. Fortunately there are a number of simple steps that can help to reduce Niaspan side effects.
Nexium is a prescription medication used to treat acid reflux disease. Acid reflux occurs when acid produced by the stomach travels back into the esophagus. Nexium is prescribed to reduce stomach acid and should only be stopped as your doctor instructs.
Nystatin is an anti-fungal medication commonly given to women to treat the symptoms of a yeast infection. It comes in pill form and in ointments and is available only with a prescription. Yeast infections, also known as candidiasis, occur in warm and moist areas of the body, such as the mouth and vagina. Yeast infections have many causes, including pregnancy, stress, certain medications (such as antibiotics) and certain conditions (such as diabetes). Using products such as douches and perfumed vaginal spray can also increase the risk of yeast infections.
Cell Tech is a brand of bodybuilding supplements sold in the U.S. It should only be used by professional atheletes and serious bodybuilders. Cell Tech is the result of years of scientific experiments and builds up muscle mass and strength at a staggeringly high rate. Cell Tech is principally composed of sugars, amino acids and creatine that are natural in the body. Like any food supplement, Cell Tech is not absolutely free from harmful effects.
High blood pressure is an increasingly common condition in the U.S. What we eat and our exercise routines can play a big in reducing blood pressure. Many patients have to take medication to reduce blood pressure to a safe level. Norvasc is a popular blood pressure and angina medication as well as a treatment for Raynaud's disease. But it isn't for everyone. Luckily, there are many choices.
