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Obesity is a serious problem among adults, adolescents, and children; it has increased significantly and is a major problem. “Obesity is a rising problem in the United States. Obesity rates have more than doubled in adults and children since the 1970’s” (National Center for Health Statistics, 2009). Obesity is the result of fat that has accumulated because of bad eating habits and lack of exercise. Many things play a factor in obesity in the United States, but the most important are the fast…

given to a patient because the lack of therapeutic effect may not be noticed for months. By the time it is noticed, it could be difficult to trace the lack of effect to the counterfeit. In addition, some counterfeits contain small amounts of the active ingredient which is enough to relieve some symptoms, but not cure the…

In schools all around the U.S. and maybe even the world have been changing their menus to accommodate the new requirements for lunches. As they all change their food items even the ingredients to make it as healthy as possible. Though they are doing there best to make kids healthy, did they go about it in the right way? Well if you asked the staff present at the school they may argue that the school lunches are in fact healthy, but you don 't see them often going in to get there own…

Medical Marijuana Medical marijuana has many great effects on many different people with many different health related problems. Marijuana has been proven to help with pain, nausea, appetite, etc. Many cancer patients, patients with HIV, patients with seizures, patients with neurological disorders, and many more have benefitted from medical marijuana. There are many states that have already legalized this for medical purposes, but there are still many who have not. Many people are worried that…

The question of which is more critical, the treatment modality or the counselor-patient relationship, in psychotherapy has always been questioned. A meta-analysis by Bowers and Clum (1988) found that therapy with a focus on both the therapeutic relationship and treatment modality had a combined effect size of .76, while therapy with treatment modality focus only had an effect size of .55. Thus, empirical data warrants that both the technique and the relationship weigh in the effectiveness of…

Sterile Ointments Ointments are semisolids expected for external application to the skin or mucous layers. They typically contain lower than 20% water and volatiles and more than 50% hydrocarbons, waxes, or polyols as the vehicle. Ointment bases known for use as vehicles fall into four general classes: hydrocarbon bases, absorption bases, water-removable bases, and water-soluble bases. Each therapeutic ointment has its base one of these four general classes. • Hydrocarbon Bases: They are…

the United States for the minimization of dentin hypersensitivity. The active ingredient in MI Paste, Recaldent (casein phosphopeptide (CPP) and amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP)), has been shown to clinically reduce dentin hypersensitivity by effectively altering the pattern of demineralization and remineralization that occurs. This paper discusses the processes of demineralization and remineralization, the active ingredients in Recaldent (CPP-ACP) and reviews the clinical effectiveness of…

substances in the making of an active drug. These additional ingredients are used to improve or increase the absorption of the medicine in the body by enhancing the penetrability of a particular covering layer. The body is composed with different sheaths as a form of defense mechanism from different external interventions which includes medicines. While oral dosage is the most friendly and convenient mode of medication administration, this medium is not possible for all active compounds. Plus,…

The fresh fruit was historically used in flavoring the foods with its spicy taste, but these days it is glorified for its weight reduction properties. The skin of the fruit is made up of a good number of an active substance referred to as Hydroxy citric acid ( HCA ). This active ingredient is the reason for the remarkable weight loss results. Is garcinia Cambogia safe and sound? Lots of people are stills in a discussion about…

confusing and infamous ingredients. Energy drinks are huge in the bustling modern day, and we have come to give you the scoop on everything you need to know about this beverage brand! Number Six: Amp Energy Emerges Though most people don’t know, Amp is a product of the soft drink big boss, PepsiCo. The beverage was launched back in 2001, originally under the name Mountain Dew Amp. Unsurprisingly, the drink was made from the base formula of Mountain Dew. Number Five: Active Ingredients You…