Strep Throat Vs Putrid Throat – A differential Diagnosis

Strep Throat Vs Putrid Throat – A differential Diagnosis

Putrid throat: an old historical term for a severely inflamed, chronically congested throat, with abundant tissue destruction, usually due to strep throat (streptococcal pneumonia), or a yeast-based deficiency (diseases of the Streptococcus family). In the late 1800s they didn’t know the exact cause and the cure then was simply to suck vinegar in boiling water…

Do Natural Antihistamines Work to Relieve IBS Symptoms?

Do Natural Antihistamines Work to Relieve IBS Symptoms?

Natural antihistamines have been in use for thousands of years. They have been used for treating allergies since the dawn of time. They are often found in raw or cooked fruits or vegetables. Modern research has shown that natural antihistamine may be just as effective as prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamines. Natural antihistamines can be…

Muscovado – Making Healthy Sugar Substitutes

Muscovado – Making Healthy Sugar Substitutes

Muscovado, khand and sultana, are a sweet variant of toasted sugar that has a rich molasses taste and a medium-to-high sugar content. It is generally considered a semi-precious cane sugar, sometimes known as a brown sugar or a crystallized, unrefined sugar depending on the method of manufacture used by the manufacturer. Muscovado has a distinctive…

Typical Acne Medications Can’t Cure Fungal Acne

Typical Acne Medications Can’t Cure Fungal Acne

Fungal acne is often incorrectly referred to as a skin infection called Malassezia, or “thrush.” This common misconception is caused primarily by a lack of understanding of the causes of acne in the first place. Fungal acne actually refers to a very common type of skin infection – the skin condition known scientifically as acne….

Mupirocin Topical Antibiotics

Mupirocin Topical Antibiotics

Each gram of Mupirocin Ointment (USP, 2% has 20 mg mupirocin per ml in a plain water miscible ointment) contains 20 mg of mupirocin. Mupirocin belongs to the group of antibiotics called broad spectrum inhibitors and is therefore effective against most gram-positive bacteria. This includes Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans. It is used…

Common Symptoms Associated With Mild Neurocognitive Disorder

Common Symptoms Associated With Mild Neurocognitive Disorder

Common symptoms of mild neurocognitive disorder (MCD) include problems with speech, language, and reduced mental ability, along with an inability to properly maintain concentration. People with this disorder are usually unable to tell reality from fiction. In most cases, this type of disorder does not interfere with a person’s life or function. However, some patients…

Automatonophobia: Phobia Of Dummy Or Mannequins

Automatonophobia: Phobia Of Dummy Or Mannequins

Automatonophobia, also called Automatonophobia, is a compulsive disorder in which individuals are afraid of anthropomorphized objects. Common examples of such objects are wax dolls, statues, mannequins, and plush toys. Automatonophobia is, however, a very specific type of phobia that involves being terrified of an item that typically causes serious and excessive fear and anxiety and…