Harvey D. Ong's Articles in Medicine Show All|Display Category|Title|Newest|Oldest The Perils of Surgical Mishaps The chances of a doctor operating or performing surgery on the wrong part of the brain is actually much larger than most people would believe. This sort of surgical mishap happens to hundreds every year and, even with multiple steps taken to prevent it, can still happen to anyone. Rediscovering the Pain Relief Secrets of the Ancients The herbal secrets of traditional medicine systems are only now being rediscovered by modern medicine, including ancient ways of providing pain relief. There are a number of herbal remedies that can be used as alternatives to modern pain killers, though not everyone is aware of them. In some cases, the dosage and whether the herb is to be taken on its own or with others can vary. Sage Advice For Using An Herbal Muscle Relaxer More and more people are rediscovering the uses and applications of herbal lore, though most people are still unaware of some of the precautions to be taken. Still, things like an herbal muscle relaxer are not as uncommon now as they were a scant few decades ago, even if some people are still less than knowledgeable about the proper way of preparing the tinctures. Deathstalker Venom: From Poison To Cure? The Israeli Desert Scorpion, also known by the name Deathstalker, is known as the most dangerous and most venomous scorpion in the world. However, recent research has revealed that this particular scorpion's venom has some potential use as pain relief medication for cancer patients, as well as use in treating diabetes and brain tumors. Soldier's Disease: Military, Medicine, And Morphine Morphine, a derivative of opium that also serves as the source of heroin, is a potent pain relief drug, and one of the most addictive. It has a colorful history that includes being touted as a “cure” for opium addiction, which is ironic since morphine is a refined form of opium. Even though it is a narcotic substance, it is still being used by doctors as a last resort. The Potential Hazards of Taking Birth Control Pills Birth control pills are among the most relied upon and most used contraceptive options for women available In the market. However, due to the nature of human biochemistry and the unpredictability of how some medications interact with certain physiologies, there are some possible side effects. For the most part, these side effects can be traced to hormonal imbalances caused by the pills. The Final Birth Control Solution for Men For men who really don't want to have children and willing to go through a surgical procedure to see to that, there is the option of having a vasectomy. A vasectomy is a generally irreversible surgical procedure that prevents the sperm from traveling from the testes to the penis, effectively making sure that they never exit the body. While drastic, some men have opted to do this because they are certain that they do not want to sire offspring. How You Might Be Sabotaging Your Own Birth Control It should be noted that birth control is not always 100% effective, and that there are certain actions a person can take that would be detrimental to the effectiveness of birth control. Seemingly mundane things like timing, use of antibiotics, and even grapefruit juice can all work to increase the chances that birth control will fail. Your Meds and Your Sexual Health Try as one might, any and all forms of medication will always carry the risk of having side effects that affect another aspect of the body. A person's sexual health falls under this area, with two particular forms of medication that can have drastic effects in the sexual arena. These drugs are antidepressants and heart medication.	Submit Articles Member Login Top Authors Most Popular Articles Submission Guidelines Ezine Notifications Article RSS Feeds New Stuff About Us Link to Us Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Service   :: Top Author Businesses: Try your luck, Play BlackJack   :: Our Supporters:
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