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Ignatia

Ignatia was discovered by a Jesuit missionary serving in the Philippines in the late 1600’s. This homeopath calms nerves and reduces the stress which can…

Immune System and Disorders

Your immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend against germs. It helps your body to recognize…

Infectious Arthritis

Most kinds of arthritis cause pain and swelling in your joints. Joints are places where two bones meet, such as your elbow or knee. Infectious…

Inhalation Injuries

There are a variety of substances you can inhale that can cause acute internal injuries. Particles in the air from fires and toxic fumes can…

Iron

Iron is a mineral that our bodies need for many functions. For example, iron is part of hemoglobin, a protein which carries oxygen from our…

Jaw Injuries and Disorders

Your jaw is a set of bones that holds your teeth. It consists of two main parts. The upper part is the maxilla. It doesn’t…

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)

Johnson & Johnson – a multinational corporation founded in America – mainly caters to medical and consumer goods. The company’s headquarters are in New Jersey,…

Joint Disorders

A joint is where two or more bones come together, like the knee, hip, elbow, or shoulder. Joints can be damaged by many types of…

Joint Pain

Joint Pain

What is Joint Pain ? Joint pain refers to discomfort, soreness, or aching sensations in one or more of the body’s joints. Joints are the…

Juvenile Arthritis

Juvenile arthritis (JA) is arthritis that happens in children. It causes joint swelling, pain, stiffness, and loss of motion. It can affect any joint, but…

Knee Injuries and Disorders

Your knee joint is made up of bone, cartilage, ligaments and fluid. Muscles and tendons help the knee joint move. When any of these structures…

Knee Replacement

Knee replacement is surgery for people with severe knee damage. Knee replacement can relieve pain and allow you to be more active. Your doctor may…

Kratom

What is kratom? Kratom is a tree native to Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Borneo, etc.). Its botanical name is Mitragyna speciosa. Kratom is in…

Lachesis Mutus

This homeopathic remedy comes from the poisonous venom of the bushmaster snake. Lachesis mutus has potent effects on the blood and central nervous system. A…

Leg Injuries and Disorders

Your legs are made up of bones, blood vessels, muscles, and other connective tissue. They are important for motion and standing. Playing sports, running, falling,…

Leukemia

Leukemia is cancer of the white blood cells. White blood cells help your body fight infection. Your blood cells form in your bone marrow. In…

Lexapro

Escitalopram (marketed as Lexapro) is included in the class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). This class of drugs is used to treat depression, anxiety, and…

Limb Loss

People can lose all or part of an arm or leg for a number of reasons. Common ones include Problems with blood circulation. These may…

List of Pharmaceutical Companies

#—A Abbott (1888– ) AbbVie (2013– ) Abiomed (1981– ) Acadia (1993– ) ACG Group (1961– ) ACI Limited (conglomerate which includes a pharmaceutical subsidiary;…

Low back strain

Most episodes of acute lower back pain are caused by damage to the soft tissues-the muscles or the ligaments- supporting the lumbar spine. Commonly known…

Lung Diseases

When you breathe, your lungs take in oxygen from the air and deliver it to the bloodstream. The cells in your body need oxygen to…

Lymphoma

Lymphoma

Lymphoma is a cancer of a part of the immune system called the lymph system. There are many types of lymphoma. One type is Hodgkin…

Magnesium Sulfate

Magnesium Sulfate

Magnesium sulfate is a chemical compound with the formula MgSO₄. It is commonly encountered in the form of heptahydrate sulfate mineral epsomite, commonly known as…

Major Pharmaceuticals

Major Pharmaceuticals

Major Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a pharmaceutical company involved in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of generic prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications. The company operates under…