Showing posts with label acupunture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label acupunture. Show all posts

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Treatment for Motor Neuron Disease


There is no cure or standard treatment for the MNDs.
Symptomatic and supportive treatment can help patients be more comfortable while maintaining their quality of life.
The drug riluzole (Rilutek®), which as of this date is the only drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat ALS, prolongs life by 2-3 months but does not relieve symptoms. Other medicines that may help reduce symptoms include muscle relaxants such as baclofen, tizanidine, and the benzodiazepines for spasticity; glycopyrrolate and atropine to reduce the flow of saliva; quinine or phenytoin for cramps; anticonvulsants and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve pain; tranquilizers to help with sleeping problems; antidepressants; and botulinum toxin, amitriptyline, and other anticholinergic drugs to control drooling.
Some patients may require stronger medicines such as morphine to cope with musculoskeletal abnormalities or pain in later stages of the disorders, and opiates are used to provide comfort care in terminal stages of the disease.

Thursday, December 25, 2008

Pimples ? Wash your face !!


I don't know if you got rid of your acne by now.

I'm 35, i've had acne since 15, and nothing works eighter.

Best recommandation : wash your face ALL the time.

Your face should normally be oily.

You don't want that oil, just wash it away when it appears, and things should be a little better, but not perfect.

Friday, October 10, 2008

Pain Killers - Beware


Dr. Bellonzi's approach is different than a conventional medical approach.
It's called functional medicine. Instead of just addressing the symptoms of the pain, you attempt to locate an underlying cause for the pain and address that and he has had success at eliminating chronic pain from some people.
Since 1998, Dr. Bellonzi has practiced in the Austin area. He works with athletes at every level to provide sports conditioning and rehabilitation.