Potassium chloride, ET AL

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It has recently come to my attention that if you are on a salt free diet, you

need to be careful about which products you use as an additive. I am on a renal

diet, so all salt substitutes are not the same, and if you take the wrong one,

you could be doing even

more damage to your kidneys.

" People with kidney problems or who are taking certain medications should not

use potassium chloride, so please speak with your physician before sprinkling

this type of salt substitute on your food in case you need to limit your intake

of potassium. Other salt substitutes (such as Mrs. Dash) do not contain

potassium chloride. These products are simply salt-free blends of different

herbs and seasonings that add flavor to your food. Salt-free seasoning blends

that do not contain potassium chloride are safe for everyone to enjoy (if your

physician has instructed you to limit your potassium intake, always double-check

the ingredients list to make sure there is no added potassium chloride, just to

be sure). "

http://www.joybauer.com/high-blood-pressure/salt-substitutes.aspx

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Do Not Rule Out Other Disorders, It May Not Be IBS........ " Don't assume that

your symptoms are due to IBS unless your doctor has told you so. You need to get

a thorough medical workup to rule out other, more serious diseases, including

Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, and colorectal cancer. Even

if you've had a diagnosis of IBS, be sure to go back to your doctor if your

symptoms change or worsen. "

http://www.joybauer.com/photo-gallery/tips-for-outsmarting-ibs.aspx

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Omega-3 Fats............

" The healthiest of fats for people with arthritis or other inflammatory

disorders are omega-3 fats. While other foods increase levels of inflammation in

the body, omega-3s actually work to decrease inflammation by suppressing the

production of enzymes that erode cartilage. A host of studies have demonstrated

that omega-3 fish oils can reduce symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. Study

participants reported greater strength, less fatigue, reduced joint swelling and

tenderness, less joint stiffness, and less overall pain. The best foods for

omega-3 fatty acids are salmon (wild, fresh or canned), herring, mackerel (not

king), sardines, anchovies, rainbow trout, Pacific oysters, flaxseeds (ground

and oil), chia seeds, and walnuts. " (Check with your doctor, you may not be

able to eat nuts because of high potassium serum levels.) Be sure to check out

the other links for more valuable information.

http://tinyurl.com/2c9edzl

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The Eyes Have IT.........

1) Avoid buying anti-wrinkle eye creams that is filled with irritants such as

glycolic acids. Glycolic acid maybe good for older skin but it is harmful on

younger skin. You should choose instead eye creams that moisturize the skin

under your eyes.

2) Avoid buying heavy eye wrinkle creams considering that it has the tendency

to be absorbed by the other parts of your face causing acne. And you know that

acne is for the young as a wrinkle is for the old.

3) Avoid buying eye creams with useless ingredients, those that cannot

actually penetrate the skin, because of its high molecular weight as it could

not be used by the skin.

http://tinyurl.com/26umysx

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I didn't know this before now, but if your doctor prescribes Hydrocodone, it has

the same ingredients as Tylenol plus codeine and some need to be aware that is

is processed through the liver as well as our cancer meds. They gave me this in

the hospital, in fact, they had me on that and Oxycontinane, as well as

Dilaudid. I was so bombed out, I didn't know where I was, so the doctor ordered

home health care to come and sort out my meds. It is scary because when you are

in the hospital and on drugs, you can't always speak up and say what you are

already taking. They have an up-to-date history of all my meds when I enter the

hospital. I carry one in my purse and it is 2 pages long, so they can miss

something.

What is Vicodin (Acetaminophen Hydrocodone)?

Hydrocodone is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers. Acetaminophen

is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of hydrocodone. The

combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone is used to relieve moderate to

severe pain. Acetaminophen and hydrocodone may also be used for purposes other

than those listed in this medication guide.

http://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/vicodin

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I also remember being on Methadone for pain.

OxyContin

Oxycodone is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers. It is

similar to morphine. Oxyc... Read More

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Methadone

Methadone is a narcotic pain reliever, similar to morphine. Methadone also

reduces withdrawal sym... Read More

http://tinyurl.com/27x36x7

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It might be a good idea to check all of your drugs and see what is in them

and are they being duplicated in some other form. EVERYDAY HEALTH has a lot of

good information on drugs, or you may have another website you like, but do

check your drugs.

FYI,

Lottie Duthu