Image by nickwheeleroz via Flickr Vitamin niacinamide is also known as vitamin B-3 and is part of the B-group of vitamins. Vitamin B-3 is water soluble and has a number of beneficial effects on the human body. So what are the sources of vitamin B-3? Vitamin B-3 is present in both animal and plant sources. In general, animal sources are …
What You Should Know About COBAT- Taurox-SB
Taurox –SB is an immune balancing homeopathic medicine that works effectively in reducing fatigue. Does it cure the underlying causes of fatigue like cancer or diabetes? The answer is no! Taurox –SB does not heal the illness per se, but rather does a great job of reducing fatigue symptoms that are associated with many debilitating illnesses. What are the conditions …
Symptoms of Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a condition wherein, the patient is unable to breathe normally during sleep. This produces various symptoms during sleep and wakefulness. Also, the symptoms vary for both adults and children and for the different types of sleep apnea. The commonest (more than 80 % of sleep apnea) is the obstructive type. Symptoms in obstructive sleep apnea Adults: the …
Home Remedies for Sleep Apnea
Image via Wikipedia Sleep apnea is a major problem today in a significant segment of the population. Both adults and children are affected. Studies have it that as many as 9% of women and 24% of men suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. Many conventional treatment methodologies for this condition and even obtaining the diagnosis itself can be quite expensive. Hence, …
8 facts about COBAT- Taurox SB
1) What is Taurox SB? Taurox SB is a homeopathic medicine that contains certain vital amino acids and is one of the most important anti fatigue medicines available. 2) What does Taurox SB contain? The structure of COBAT includes taurine and beta-alanine. Taurox SB is composed of carbobenzoxy beta-alanyl-taurine which is a very potent, and yet very safe compound which …
COBAT- TAUROX SB – Fatigue Relief
COBAT is a compound that is widely believed to be the most potent anti-fatigue substance ever known. This is a homeopathic preparation and is more popular by its brand name, namely TAUROX SB. This simple compound has been found to cure the fatigue that accompanies many illnesses, though TAUROX SB per se cannot be used to treat any disease. The …
Leg Cramps and Diabetes
What is the relationship between diabetes and cramps in the lower limbs? Plenty! Diabetes is a condition caused by an increase in blood sugar (blood glucose). This results in increased urine output for the diabetic patient, also called polyuria in medical parlance. A substantial amount of electrolytes like sodium, potassium and magnesium are excreted in this increased urine loss. This …
Vitamin Niacinamide Toxicity and Adverse Effects
Vitamins are generally believed to be safe to use, more so the B- complex group of vitamins. However, while this is true of smaller doses of vitamins, with large doses, also called therapeutic doses, there can be many unpleasant side effects or even serious morbidity. There are mild adverse effects due to niacinamide which are generally self limiting, and usually …
Dosage and Precautions Using Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide)
Vitamin B3 or niacinamide is widely used in the treatment and prevention of a number of health conditions. Among them the most important use is the treatment and prevention of a condition caused by deficiency of vitamin B3. This condition is called pellagra. Pellagra is characterized by three Ds, dermatitis, dementia and diarrhea. The requirement of vitamin B3 in various …
Leg Cramps in Children
Like adults, children too tend to have leg cramps. These are also called “charley horses”, especially when the muscles spasm follows prolonged exercise. This term is derived from popular American slang for painful cramps in the lower limbs, usually involving the quadriceps and calf muscles. The Main Causes Children are usually very active and often do not know the limits …