Last fall I started to feel that my antidepressant medication (Wellbutrin) wasn't working. I had noticed that I hadn't really been getting anything done around the house for a while, but things started to get worse. I started actually having depressed thoughts, and having more issues with anxiety. I called my psychiatrist and made an appointment to talk about adjusting my medication or trying another antidepressant.
I was scheduled to meet with my psychiatrist on Christmas Eve. A couple of...
I've shared information previously on the benefits of a high potassium diet and reduced blood pressure. However, another study has found an... Read more »
Research has shown that if American's were to increase their intake of potassium the number of people living with high blood pressure would... Read more »
Question: My doctor says that my leg cramps are from being low in potassium. Are there certain foods that have a lot of potassium? Can I... Read more »
Conservative estimates say that as many as 36% of Americans are vitamin D deficient. And vitamin D is critical for healthy bones. How can... Read more »
Altered neurotransmitter (serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine) levels are responsible for clinical depression symptoms in many people. Diets low... Read more »
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Diet - potassium Side Effects Having too much or too little potassium in the body can have very serious consequences. Because so many... Read more »
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This test measures the amount of potassium in the blood. Potassium (K+) helps nerves and muscles communicate. It also helps move nutrients into cells... Read more »
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Generic Name: POTASSIUM GLUCONATE - ORALPronounced: (poh-TASS-ee-um GLOO-coe-nate)Potassium Gluconate Oral Uses This medication is a mineral... Read more »
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Generic Name: POTASSIUM PARA-AMINOBENZOATE - ORALPronounced: (poh-TASS-ee-um pair-uh-am-EE-no-BEN-zoh-ate)Potassium Aminobenzoate Oral... Read more »
Aging As men age, testosterone levels naturally go down. This process is sometimes referred to as the "male menopause" or andropause. This process occurs when the amount of testosterone in the body decreases and production slows. Most men...
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