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Over-the-Counter Medicines

Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are drugs you can buy without a prescription Some OTC medicines relieve aches, pains and itches. Some prevent or cure diseases, like tooth decay and athlete's foot. Others help manage recurring problems, like migraines.

In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration decides whether a medicine is safe enough to sell over-the-counter. Taking OTC medicines still has risks. Some interact with other medicines, supplements, foods or drinks. Others cause problems for people with certain medical conditions. If you're pregnant, talk to your health care provider before taking any medicines.

When it comes to medicines, more does not necessarily mean better. You should never take OTC medicines longer or in higher doses than the label recommends. If your symptoms don't go away, it’s a clear signal that it's time to see your healthcare provider.

Food and Drug Administration

Medicine on Wikipedia

'''Medicine''' is a branch of health science concerned with maintaining health and restoring it by treating disease. Medicine is both an area of knowledge (a science), and the application of that knowledge (by the medical profession and other health professionals such as nurses). The various specialized branches of the science of medicine correspond to equally specialized medical professions dealing with particular organs or diseases. The science of medicine is the knowledge of body systems and diseases, while the profession of medicine refers to the social structure of the group of people formally trained to apply that knowledge to treat disease. There are traditions and schools of healing which are usually not considered to be part of (Western) medicine in a strict sense (see health science for an overview). The most highly developed systems of medicine outside of the Western or Hippocrates tradition are the Ayurvedic medicine (of India) and traditional Chinese medicine. The remainder of this article focuses on modern (Western) medicine.

History of medicine

''Main articles: History of medicine, Timeline of medicine and medical technology''. Medicine as it is practiced now is rooted in various traditions, but developed mainly in the late 18th century and early 19th century in Germany (Rudolf Virchow) and France (Jean-Martin Charcot, Claude Bernard and others). The new, "scientific" medicine replaced more traditional views based on the "four humours". The development of clinical medicine shifted to the United Kingdom and the United States during the early 1900s (William Osler, Harvey Cushing). Evidence-based medicine is the recent movement to link the practice and the science of medicine more closely through the use of the scientific method and modern information science. Genomics is ...   [ Read More ]


External Resources

Medicine Wheel - A look at post traumatic stress disorder, spirituality, healing and recovery. Provides information on the filmmakers and the subject.

Amazon - Academy Award nominated film follows the routes of the Amazon river and two 'medicine men' on the search for the medicinal qualities of native plants. Includes photos and quiz.

The Voice Doctor - FAQ - Dr. Morton Cooper, specialist in voice rehabilitation and language therapy, explains what makes a healthy voice, myths and beliefs, techniques to improving your voice, and medicine and surgery.

Dustyn Medicine Wolf - Traditional Native American dance and music performances, history, stories, and personal artwork.

RSCDS - Medicine Hat Branch - Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society in the Medicine Hat Area, in Alberta, Canada. Features information about classes and workshops, and pictures.

International Association for Dance Medicine and Science - IADMS promotes medical, scientific, and educational activities aimed at enhancing the treatment and training of dancers with the ultimate goal of improving dancers' health, well-being, and performance.

Dr. Lafitte - Magic and tales of the Old West. Medicine show man, gambler and teller of tales. Available for Corporate shows. [May not work in all browsers]

Dr. Wilson's Memory Elixir - A Bar Harbor entertainer who presents an old-time medicine show featuring memory improvement.

Performing Arts Medicine Association - Organization of physicians and other allied professionals dedicated to improving the health care and treatment of performing artists through education, research and teaching.

The Secret Of The Medicine Pouch - Handy Tripod Replacement - How to prepare a simple yet highly useful helper for better photographs under difficult shooting conditions. Replaces cloggy tripod equipment.(Single Page)


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