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Health Encyclopedia: Natural Treatment, Remedies, Therapies For Asthma

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Various drugs are being investigated for asthma treatment. Some of these drugs have anti-inflammatory effects, which may help reduce dependence on corticosteroids. For example, etanercept (Enbrel), which blocks the inflammatory protein called tumor necrosis factor alpha, is being investigated for patients whose asthma has not responded to other drugs. The humanized monoclonal antibody daclizumab has also improved asthma control in patients with treatment-resistant asthma, as well...

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Supplements for Migraine - They ARE Drugs

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When it comes to Migraines and medications, I don't know anyone who wouldn't prefer to use only... Read more »

Why do some people prefer natural treatment for depression?

By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

...upon yourself to treat your depression with unproven natural treatments, then you're still... Read more »

The Truth About Natural Treatments for Depression

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...companies. But it is better than nothing, and with natural treatments that's what you have –... Read more »

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Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Medications

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends medications for RLS or periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) only for persons who fulfill strict diagnostic criteria, and who experience... Read more »

Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Introduction

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is an unsettling and poorly understood movement disorder affecting 3 - 15% of the general population. RLS can affect both children and adults. Although... Read more »

Hypothyroidism: Treatment

Various tests are used when deciding whether to treat a patient for hypothyroidism:First, an elevated TSH (thyrotropin) level should be confirmed and thyroxine (T4) level determined.Testing... Read more »

Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Highlights

Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD)Periodic limb movements are very common in elderly women, according to a 2006 study in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. In a study of 455 women... Read more »

Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Risk Factors

Restless legs syndrome may affect between 2.5 - 15% of the general population. It is more common in women than in men, and its prevalence increases with age. An estimated 10 - 28% of... Read more »

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