When we think about bringing nutrients or herbs into our bodies, we normally think about taking them as pills, capsules, powders, or eating them as food. All of these methods have something in common: they all use the digestive system as the means of getting nutrition into the bloodstream. However, we’re noticing more and more companies trying to disrupt the digestive paradigm, and bypass the gut by applying substances ... Xem chi tiết
Low-Dose Naltrexone: A Future Gold Medalist?
Naltrexone is FDA-approved for treating alcohol use disorder. More recently, low doses (e.g., 4.5 mg) of naltrexone are being studied for use in a wide variety of disorders. Typical doses of naltrexone (i.e., 50 mg) are thought to work primarily through antagonism of the opioid receptor, reducing cravings for alcohol in those with the disorder; however, at lower doses, the mechanism of action of naltrexone appears to be more ... Xem chi tiết
10 San Luis Potosi Waterfalls to Visit in Huasteca Potosina
What to bring If you’re planning an epic adventure to the waterfalls of Huasteca Potosina, here are a few things you’ll want to pack. 🥾 Water shoes - a must-have for Huasteca Potosina, you are going to be in and out of the water constantly, clambering over sharp rocks, on slippery banks and on rickety bridges. Water shoes are the way to go. I always wear my Teva sandals and Brayden has some trainer-style water shoes. 📱 ... Xem chi tiết
Benzonatate | Uses, Dosage, Interactions & Side effects
What is Benzonatate? Benzonatate is the ester that results from the formal condensation of 4-butylaminobenzoic acid and nonaethylene glycol monomethyl ether. It is similar to procaine and benzocaine in terms of its structural make-up. It is a non-narcotic cough medicine belonging to the class of medications called antitussives, which basically are the cough suppressants that help in relieving the cough reflex. The FDA approved ... Xem chi tiết
Cold Laser and High-Power Laser Therapies
Number: 0363 Table Of Contents Policy Applicable CPT / HCPCS / ICD-10 Codes Background References Policy Scope of Policy This Clinical Policy Bulletin addresses cold laser and high-power laser therapies. Medical Necessity Aetna considers low-level laser therapy medically necessary for prevention of oral mucositis in persons undergoing cancer treatment associated with increased risk of oral mucositis, including chemotherapy ... Xem chi tiết
The Best Ways To Liquefy Coconut Oil
If your organic, raw coconut oil is in a solid state, there are many quick and easy ways to liquefy it. The goal is to gently warm the oil to around 76 °F or 24 °C without overheating it. Here are a few handy tips to get you started: Liquefy coconut oil at home In the shower: put the jar of coconut oil on the shower floor and let the hot water and the steam warm up the bottle. The coconut oil will be liquefied in minutes and ... Xem chi tiết
Vaginal Dryness
What are the possible causes of vaginal dryness?In many cases, vaginal dryness happens when estrogen levels decrease. This occurs naturally as you age or during menopause. Menopause is when your menstrual period ends and you can no longer become pregnant. When estrogen levels decline, the skin and tissues of your vulva and vagina become thinner and less elastic, and your vagina can become dry.Certain health conditions or ... Xem chi tiết
Billing and Coding: Trigger Point Injections (TPI)
End User Point and Click Agreement: CPT codes, descriptions and other data only are copyright 2023 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved (or such other date of publication of CPT). CPT is a trademark of the American Medical Association (AMA). You, your employees, and agents are authorized to use CPT only as agreed upon with the AMA internally within your organization within the United States for the sole use by ... Xem chi tiết
Coding Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Conditions
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of staph bacteria that has become resistant to many common antibiotics such as methicillin, penicillin, oxacillin, and amoxicillin. Today, MRSA infections are present not only in hospitals but also many non-hospital settings. Medical billing companies help providers report MRSA correctly based on ICD-10 guidelines. MRSA are commonly found on the skin and in the noses ... Xem chi tiết
GINGER – Uses, Side Effects, and More
Abdel Halim, A. S. Efficacy of Zingiber officinale on third stage larvae and adult fecundity of Musca domestica and Anopheles pharoensis. J Egypt Soc.Parasitol. 2008;38(2):385-392. View abstract.Abdel-Aziz, H., Nahrstedt, A., Petereit, F., Windeck, T., Ploch, M., and Verspohl, E. J. 5-HT3 receptor blocking activity of arylalkanes isolated from the rhizome of Zingiber officinale. Planta Med 2005;71(7):609-616. View ... Xem chi tiết