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01/23/2018 / By Janine Acero

Prepper medicine: 7 natural pain-relieving plants

There is no such thing as being too prepared in times of emergency. Stocking up on necessities such as medications will be valuable; there will come a time when medicines will be scarce, and you won’t always have them at your disposal. Luckily, there are a myriad of medicinal herbs and plants that are just […]

05/13/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Coffee found to be just as effective as ibuprofen for easing pain

Adequate sleep and caffeine intake were found to be just as effective as some commonly-used analgesics such as ibuprofen in easing pain, according to a recent animal study published in the journal Nature Medicine. According to researchers at the Boston Children’s Hospital and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, chronic sleep deprivation leads to increased pain sensitivity. The research […]

02/10/2017 / By Tracey Watson

Ibuprofen about as beneficial as a placebo when it comes to treating back pain

Lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the American Chiropractic Association. At any given time, about 31 million Americans are dealing with this debilitating condition. It is one of the most common reasons people miss work and is the second most common reason for doctors’ visits. In fact, as much […]

02/03/2017 / By David Gutierrez

Common painkillers ibuprofen and paracetamol linked to hearing loss

We can now add hearing loss to the growing list of serious side effects of common, over-the-counter painkillers A new study, conducted by researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and published in the Journal of Epidemiology, found a significantly increased risk of hearing loss among middle-aged women who took ibuprofen or paracetamol just twice a […]

12/05/2016 / By JD Heyes

Hundreds of parents using Facebook to raise concerns over dangerous side effects of children’s Ibuprofen

The world’s biggest social media platform is being used as a gigantic virtual megaphone by hundreds of concerned parents who are reporting serious side effects from giving their child a medicine, after one mother’s Facebook safety warning. As reported by the UK’s Daily Mail, Alison Smith took to the social media site to voice concerns […]

09/21/2016 / By Vicki Batts

American Heart Association says Ibuprofen may exacerbate heart failure

A recent statement from the American Heart Association has revealed that many common drugs, including ibuprofen, may cause or worsen heart failure. The organization is also reportedly urging doctors to thoroughly check over all of their patients’ medications, including those that they take without a prescription, in order to ensure their lives aren’t at risk. […]

07/14/2016 / By Vicki Batts

Ibuprofen (Advil) kills thousands every year, take natural solutions instead

Just because it can be sold over the counter without a prescription doesn’t mean it’s safe! Ibuprofen, often sold under the name brand Advil, is a popular drug that is used to treat pain and inflammation with relative convenience. Ibuprofen and other NSAID-type drugs help to quickly reduce the amount of pain you’re feeling and […]

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