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Herbal Beverages – Sawvaros And Manao

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Sawvaros (Water- Lemon, Passion Flower)

Scientific Name: passiflora Iaurifolia Linn.

Family: PASSIFLORACEAE

Other Names: Katokrok, Katokrokayak, Passion Fruit

Botanical features:

Bush A rounded creeper.

LeavesA deep green, glossy, single leaf with a deeply curving edge. There is a gland at the leaf s stem. There are plenty of thick leaves.

Blossoms A large single flower is in its upside down form like a lantern, with green bract. The outer petal is in a cylinder shape, jagged at the edge. The petal’s back side is dark green whereas the inner part is light purple sprinkled with red dots. The inner petal is like the outer petal’s jag, with its color of light purple or light pink, and also sprinkled with red dots. There are two layers consisting of central petals which are rather round. The petal’s color is deep purple streaked with white and red at its edge. At the center is the light green pollen. The passion flower gives a very strong smell.

Usage:

As foods The fruit is edible at its being fully ripe as well as being made into juice. The seeds can be eaten with ice-cream. The passion fruit juice is used for flavoring ice-cream, jelly, candies, cake and wine.

Food value Katokrok Farang consists of various organic acids, including Vitamin C, sugar and others.

Nam Sawvaros (Passion Fruit Juice)

Ingredients Ripe Sawvaros

Boiled water

Powdered salt

Syrup

Crushed ice

Manao (Common Lime, Lime)

Scientific Name: Citrus aurantifolia Swing

Family: RUTACEAE

Other Names: Manao Masiew (Chiangmai) Leenameebeeh (The southern Part – Malayu )(Shan- Mae Hongsorn) Panaugale Manawtalae Manaodlae (Karen- Mae Hongsorn) Maakfah Panongkolyan (Karen- Kanjanaburi ) Kroachama (Khmer – Surin)

Botanical features:

Trunk A perennial plant with smooth bark and tender, thorny branches.

Leaves The leaves of a lime tree are arranged in alternative order in an oval shape. The enc of the leaves are pointed; whereas their bases are round and narrow; their edges are jagged.

BlossomsAbout 5-7 bloossoms are in a cluster, or a single flower. The lime flower is white with 4-5 petals.

Fruit A smooth- skinned round shape which is in deep green when very young and turns yellow when fully ripe.

Usage:

As foodsLime juice is used to give sour taste to food. Juice and rind are eaten with miang (kinds of snack wrapped by leaves such as miang kum, and miang lao), Food value Lime juice consists of many organic acids: citric, malic, Vitamin C an other substance. Lime skin has vaporized oil, Vitamins A and C, Calcium and phosphorus. Lime juice also contains some bitter substance.

As medicineLime leaves : water boiled with lime leaves is used as medicine for cough, phlegm dissolution, stomach discomfort and appetite increase. Fruits : lime juice is for relieving thirst, reducing internal fever, improving the body’s chemical elements and increasing appetite. Lime juice is also used to prevent seurvy and to get rid of parasitic worms. Prickled lime is used to dissolve phlegm and to refresh the throat. Water, boiled with dried lime get rid of to stomach discomfort, stomachache as well as to dissolve phlegm and nourish stomach. Fresh roots are used to relieve pain from bruises.

Nam Manaaw (Lime Juice):

IngredientsLime juice, granulated sugar, powdered salt, fresh water.



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Fioricet: Relief From Tension Headaches and Migraines

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Today’s fast-paced lifestyle can be very stressing. People move back and forth, rushing from place to place, wanting to finish multiple tasks at a time. This can take its toll on your body, causing tension headaches and migraines. Thanks to modern science, Fioricet was created. Now people having migraines can have something to relieve them of their discomforts.

 

 

What is Fioricet?

 

A combination of acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine, it works together as a pain reliever, relaxant, and blood vessel constrictor that helps relieve tension headaches, and muscle contraction headaches. And, although not indicated, it is also commonly used to treat migraine and other pain related problems.

 

 

Who can use Fioricet?

 

Even though Fioricet is an effective pain reliever and relaxant, it is not suitable for everybody. It is a controlled prescription medicine that can be potentially habit-forming if misused or taken over long periods of time. Also, some components of Fioricet may cause undesirable drug interactions which can cause long-term effects on the body or even death.

 

Here are some medical conditions you should discuss with your doctor before taking Fioricet:

 





A history of substance abuse. Taking Fioricet may increase one’s risk for drug dependence.





 





An allergy to any barbiturate, acetaminophen, or caffeine.





 





Depression. The butalbital component of Fioricet which acts as a relaxant may worsen this psychological condition.





 





Heart diseases. The caffeine component may worsen certain heart conditions.





 





Liver diseases. People with liver diseases may experience difficulty processing and filtering the medication and taking Fioricet may cause liver conditions to worsen.





 





Kidney and liver diseases .The kidneys are responsible for excreting Fioricet residue from the body. People with kidney diseases may experience difficulty expelling these residue. People with liver damage are similarly affected by Fioricet.





 

Dosage adjustment may be needed for people with the above mentioned conditions. To be absolutely sure that Fioricet will not affect you negatively, thoroughly discuss your medical history with your consulting physician. From there, your doctor can determine whether Fioricet is the right medication for you or if you should try some other prescription.

 

Are there side effects to using Fioricet?

 

Side effects may manifest differently from person to person. Some side effects are only temporary and only occur as a natural reaction of the body while it is getting used to the medication. Temporary side effects usually last for a couple of weeks and should go away soon after. These temporary side effects include:

 





Dizziness





 





Drowsiness





 





Intoxicated feeling





 





Light-headedness





 





Nausea





 





Vomiting





 





Sedation





 





Addiction





 





Shortness of breath





 





Abdominal pain





 

If these side effects do not go away after two or three weeks, talk to your physician. There are some rare but serious side effects that need immediate medical attention once manifested. These serious side effects include:

 





an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives)





slow or weak breathing





liver damage (yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea, abdominal pain or discomfort, unusual bleeding or bruising, severe fatigue)





blood problems (easy or unusual bleeding or bruising)





low blood sugar (fatigue, increased hunger or thirst, dizziness, or fainting)





 

Where can I get Fioricet?

Fioricet is available at any pharmacy provided that you have a valid prescription note from your consulting physician. However, you can buy Fioricet with no prescription from online pharmacies at discounted prices. It is important to keep in mind, though, that this medication is addictive when used improperly and should not be used what not necessary.



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Leaving Depression Behind

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Depression is something that millions of Americans deal with everyday. Be it after failing an exam, or screwing up a presentation, it is normal to feel down and blue for a while. But what happens if a person cannot recover from “the blues”?

 

Depression

As a regular mood, depression is a regular downturn in emotion, usually triggered by everyday occurrences. Normal depression does not last very long. But what happens if it doesn’t go away after more than two weeks?

 

What causes depression?

There are two factors that can contribute to developing a clinical depression, and they are: (1) physiological, and (2) psychosocial factors.

 

Physiological factors may be one of the following:

 





Genetic predisposition. If you have a family history of depression, there is a big possibility that you, too, can develop clinical depression.





Neurological imbalance. An imbalance in neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine may cause a lasting feeling of depression. Neurotransmitters are responsible for transmitting sensory impulses from one nerve cell to another, creating the experience of feeling.





 





Medical conditions. Certain degenerative health conditions may contribute to a feeling of depression, and medications used as treatments for the diseases can also add to it.





 

Psychosocial factors that help contribute to forming clinical depression includes:

 





Psychological factors. Low self-esteem and a self-defeating or distorted way of thinking are closely related to clinical depression.





 





Stressful and traumatic life experiences. Difficult situations that leave a lasting mark on a person’s memories can contribute to a person developing clinical depression. Experiences such as a death in the family, abandonment, physical or emotional abuse, or any stressful situation can add to a person’s likelihood of feeling depressed.





 

How can depression be treated?

Treatment for clinical depression may vary from person to person. It can be based on the severity of the depression or the different causes that contributed to the development of the depression. The two most commonly used clinical treatments for depression are: antidepressant medications and psychotherapy.

 





Antidepressant medicines. People with clinical depression may benefit from using antidepressants like Fluoxetine and Zoloft. These antidepressant medications are usually prescribed by mental health professionals for their patients because aside from being highly effective, they also have the least side effects compared to the older monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) which were then used to manage depression. Antidepressants can be potentially habit forming and should only be taken when instructed by a mental health professional and only as instructed.





 





Psychotherapy. This therapy includes working out the deep-rooted reason for the depression in hopes that it can be resolved. Also called “talk therapy”, this approach to treating clinical depression addresses all issues in hope that once the sufferer’s problems have been resolved, the depression will become more manageable, if not completely go away.





 

Clinical depression is not just a simple condition that you can just snap out of. It is a very serious psychological condition that needs to be addressed before it destroys your life. Don’t be afraid to seek help when you think it is already affecting your life too much.



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