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Naloxone

Naloxone is a narcotic that reverses the effect of other opiates. After an injection of Naloxone, heroine addicts go into instant withdrawal. Naloxone is used by doctors to reverse the respiratory arrest of narcotic overdoses. Noteworthy is the fact that Naloxone reverses the painless state of South Sea Island fire walkers and also the effects of acupuncture. This phenomena supports the notion that pain relief by both hypnotism and acupuncture is mediated by the bodies own intrinsic opiate like substances. A word of warning to the heroine addicts who want to leave hospital, after Naloxone has reversed the effects of their narcotic overdose: Don’t do it! Naloxone wears off very quickly. Soon enough for the heroine left in the blood stream to provoke another respiratory arrest shortly after the first.

Naprosyn

Naprosyn is an arthritis tablet of the NSAID family of drugs. 500 milligrams twice a day relieves the pain and discomfort of most arthritic conditions. In higher doses Naprosyn can be taken during an acute attack of Gout. Naprosyn does not escape the unpleasant side effects of all the NSAIDS. It causes gastric bleeding and in some cases ulcers of the stomach.

Narcotics

Opium was used by the Sumerians as far back as 7000 ВС. Very few human civilizations have been without the sedative and pain relieving effects of the poppy plant. A score of alkaloid compounds derived from poppies take the place of naturally occurring substances in the brain called endorphins. Addiction occurs with repeated use of narcotics because the brains intrinsic supplies of endorphins are turned off. Without any ongoing internal or illicit supply of endorphins, cramps, nausea, perspiration, restlessness and tremor signal the onset of opiate withdrawal. Contrary to popular belief this process if harmless but still very unpleasant.

Home Remedies

Exercise, yoga, acupuncture, and hypnotism all increase the bodies circulating levels of endorphins. They are effective alternatives to narcotics abuse for all those seeking to experience the joys of an endorphin “high”. Long distance runners regrettably prove that even “normally acquired” levels of increased endorphins can lead to dangerous opiate related behaviour. Pursuit of even higher and higher levels of endorphin continues in the face of a remarkable list of accumulated exercise related injuries.

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Nappy Rash

Burns produced by ammonia are thought to be the cause of nappy rash. Bacteria living in babies nappies produce ammonia by degrading the infants’ urine. Another theory has it that the rash is caused by an overgrowth of Candida. Both of these theories require that the nappies be wet and warm and doctors often respond to nappy rash by treating for both ammoniacal dermatitis and thrush. Canesten cream is prescribed for the thrush and 1 per cent Hydrocortisone cream for the dermatitis.

Home Remedies

Medical intervention can succeed if the babies’ bottom is kept dry and cool. Abandon plastic pilchers. They retain urine in the nappy and act as a thermal blanket. Double wash and double rinse the nappies. This keeps bacteria at bay and considers adding a small amount of antiseptic to the wash for the same purpose.

Nasal Polyps

Nasal polyps are not really polyps at all. There are large globs of mucus and cellular debris hanging out of an entrance to the nasal sinuses. Nasal polyps are a sign of bad hay fever and chronic allergic sinusitis. A prolonged course of non sedating antihistamines and regular use of Aldeciin or Becotide inhalers are both advised before the surgical options are exercised.

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