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By: Hayley

Hayley — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:13:38 +0000

ELK hunting in New Zealand????

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Unwohltaeter » Links (2010-02-10) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:49:58 +0000

[...] The Traveller’s Medicine Cabinet: 5 Essential Drugs for the Road [...]

By: Lauren

Lauren — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:18:26 +0000

I’m a big fan of Kava, had never heard of Kanna. I’ll definitely try it. Thanks for the alternative remedy suggestions!

By: Naturegirl

Naturegirl — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:31:23 +0000

Dear Robert Evans,

I am also in love with you. I am a travel writer, tree planter and fellow barefoot runner, and you have saved my planting season this year – and hopefully offered me some entertainment in the loneliness of the north HAHA

By: Ashley

Ashley — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 04:48:52 +0000

I like the idea for Kanna, seeing as I have an anxiety disorder and I’m getting off of what I’m currently on…I’ll have to try this! Thanks :]

By: Lia

Lia — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:45:20 +0000

Dear Robert Evans,
I am in love with you judging by your description and this website. Thanks for the info, I found it tremendously helpful.

By: kroltan

kroltan — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:10:13 +0000

I’ll stick with proven and documented natural remedies, thanks. Less side effects!

By: kroltan

kroltan — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:08:22 +0000

PEPTO-BISMOL SIDE EFFECTS: Nervous system side effects have included weakness, fatigue, depression, anxiety, irritability, insomnia, unsteady gait, motor incoordination, loss of memory, jerky movements, mental confusion, disorientation, difficulty in walking and speaking, tremor, myoclonic jerks, and incontinence. Myoclonic encephalopathy has occurred rarely. It should be noted that nervous system side effects have been the most common feature of bismuth toxicity.

Nervous system toxicity is a common feature of bismuth toxicity. Bismuth toxicity is characterized by the insidious onset of weakness and fatigue, depression, anxiety, irritability, insomnia, unsteady gait, motor incoordination, loss of memory, and jerky movements. Acute toxicity may result in the development of mental confusion, disorientation, difficulty in walking and speaking, tremor, myoclonic jerks, and incontinence.

Myoclonic encephalopathy has occurred in patients who have ingested bismuth for several months to years, but the incidence is very rare. Recovery of patients from bismuth encephalopathy may take several months following discontinuation of use. Bismuth encephalopathy has generally been reported in patients ingesting salts other than subsalicylate.
Other

Salicylism has been reported in patients who chronically ingest bismuth subsalicylate. Common complaints include vertigo, diminished hearing, lethargy, CNS dysfunction, confusion, tinnitus, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Patients may present with respiratory alkalosis and metabolic acidosis, azotemia, and hypoprothrombinemia and platelet dysfunction. The elderly may be particularly vulnerable to the development of salicylism.

Other side effects have included salicylism.
Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included darkening of the tongue or stool. These effects have been temporary in the majority of cases.

By: kroltan

kroltan — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:07:37 +0000

IBUPROFEN SIDE EFFECTS: The most common side effects from ibuprofen are rash, ringing in the ears, headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, constipation and heartburn. NSAIDs reduce the ability of blood to clot and therefore increase bleeding after an injury. Ibuprofen may cause ulceration of the stomach or intestine, and the ulcers may bleed. Sometimes, ulceration can occur without abdominal pain, and black, tarry stools, weakness, and dizziness upon standing (orthostatic hypotension) due to bleeding may be the only signs of an ulcer. NSAIDs reduce the flow of blood to the kidneys and impair function of the kidneys. The impairment is most likely to occur in patients who already have impaired function of the kidney or congestive heart failure, and use of NSAIDs in these patients should be cautious. People who are allergic to other NSAIDs, including aspirin, should not use ibuprofen. Individuals with asthma are more likely to experience allergic reactions to ibuprofen and other NSAIDs. Fluid retention (edema), blood clots, heart attacks, hypertension and heart failure have also been associated with the use of NSAIDs.