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10 Things that can make a big difference in your relationship

A strong, supportive relationship is built on a couple’s words and actions. With work, children and other responsibilities, sometimes it is easy to take your spouse or partner for granted or forget to...

10 ways to become more resilient

How good are you at coping with adversity? Somehow, life always finds a way to present you with challenges that you didn’t see coming.

Activities for helping children deal with divorce

Going through the process of divorce is a challenging life transition for both parents and children. During their parents’ divorce, children often feel a wide variety of conflicting emotions.

ADHD in Children

When a child has trouble finishing something, gets distracted from a task, can’t sit still or acts without thinking, parents and teachers often correctly perceive it as part of being a kid.

alitretinoin topical

Alitretinoin is a retinoid, related to vitamin A. Alitretinoin affects the growth and development of skin cells. Alitretinoin topical (for the skin) is used to treat skin lesions caused by AIDS-relate...

Anxiety: a common problem of our time

Anxiety is a powerful feeling of fear or dread. People who suffer anxiety often feel like they have lost control over their lives.

balsam Peru and castor oil topical

Balsam Peru and castor oil topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat skin wounds, bed sores, diabetic skin ulcers, and other skin conditions resulting from decreased blood flow or...

Best practices for patient-provider communications

As a caregiver it’s important to understand your loved one’s condition and know their benefits and coverage options. This is easier said than done.

carbonyl iron

Carbonyl iron is an iron replacement product. You normally get iron from the foods you eat. Iron helps your body produce red blood cells that carry oxygen through your blood to tissues and organs. Car...

Caring for the caregiver

Caring for a loved one is one of life’s highest honors. According to a study at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, most caregivers say they developed a better relationship with the person they...

cat's claw

Cat's claw is a plant that is also known as Griffe Du Chat, Liane du Pérou, Life-Giving Vine of Peru, Samento, Uña De Gato. Cat's claw has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly eff...

Children and grief from a developmental perspective

In the past, children were thought to be miniature adults and were expected to behave as adults. It is now understood that there are differences in the ways in which children and adults mourn.

Children with special needs

It's likely your search for quality child care may be challenging under the best of circumstances, but if you have children with special needs, the difficulty increases substantially.

chondroitin

Chondroitin is a naturally occurring substance formed of sugar chains. Chondroitin is believed to help the body maintain fluid and flexibility in the joints. Chondroitin has been used in alternative m...

chondroitin and glucosamine

Chondroitin is a naturally occurring substance formed of sugar chains. Chondroitin is believed to help the body maintain fluid and flexibility in the joints. Glucosamine is sugar protein that helps yo...

cilostazol

Cilostazol is a vasodilator that works by relaxing the muscles in your blood vessels to help them dilate (widen). Cilostazol dilates arteries that supply blood to your legs. Cilostazol also improves c...

clotrimazole topical

Clotrimazole topical is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus. Clotrimazole topical (for the skin) is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, r...

clotrimazole vaginal

Clotrimazole is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus. Clotrimazole vaginal (for use in the vagina) is used to treat vaginal candida (yeast) infections. Clotrimazole vaginal...

clove

Clove is an herb also known as Bourgeon Floral de Clou de Girofle, Bouton Floral de Clou de Girofle, Caryophylli Flos, Clavo de Olor, Clous de Girolfe, Ding Xiang, Feuille de Clou de Girofle, Fleur de...

conjugated estrogens (vaginal)

Estrogen is a female sex hormone produced by the ovaries. Estrogen is necessary for many processes in the body. Conjugated estrogens are a mixture of estrogen hormones. Conjugated estrogens are used i...

cromolyn sodium (nasal)

Cromolyn sodium works by preventing the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Cromolyn sodium nasal (for the nose) is used to prevent or relieve allergy symptoms such as runny nos...

dalfopristin and quinupristin

Dalfopristin and quinupristin is a combination antibiotic that fights severe or life-threatening infection caused by bacteria. Dalfopristin and quinupristin is used to treat severe infections of the s...

Dealing with the death of a co-worker

The death of a co-worker can be devastating, especially if it is unexpected. Emotions can range from denial and shock to disbelief and fear. Read these helpful tips to cope during this difficult time.

Death of a parent

When a child's parent has died, it feels like the worst possible thing that could happen has happened. Shock, disbelief, anger, sadness and guilt are just a few of the things she may be feeling, and w...

dofetilide

Dofetilide is a heart rhythm medicine, also called an antiarrhythmic. Dofetilide is used to help keep the heart beating normally in people with certain heart rhythm disorders of the atrium (the upper ...

dong quai

Dong quai is a plant also known as Angelica China, Angelica sinensis, Angelicae Gigantis Radix, Angélique Chinoise, Angélique de Chine, Chinese Angelica, Dang Gui, Danggui, Danguia, Kinesisk Kvan, Lig...

doxercalciferol (oral/injection)

Doxercalciferol is a synthetic (man- made) form of vitamin D. Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of calcium in the body. Doxercalciferol is u...

Eating disorders: anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating

An eating disorder is an illness that causes serious disturbances to your everyday diet, such as eating extremely small amounts of food or severely overeating.

echinacea

Echinacea is an herb also known as Purple Cone Flower, Black Sampson, Black Susans, Fleur à Hérisson, Hedgehog, Igelkopfwurzel, Indian Head, Kansas Snakeroot, Red Sunflower, Rock-Up-Hat, Roter Sonnenh...

entacapone

When used with carbidopa and levodopa (Atamet, Parcopa, Sinemet), entacapone increases levels of levodopa in the body. Entacapone is used together with carbidopa and levodopa to treat "wearing-of...

epirubicin

Epirubicin is used to treat breast cancer. Epirubicin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Ethics at Work

Ethical choices can arise in any situation, at home or on the job. At work, ethical behavior isn't just a good idea. It's also good business, and often it's even the law.

evening primrose

Evening primrose is a plant also known as Primrose Seed Oil, Aceite de Onagra, Acide Cis-linoléique, Cis-Linoleic Acid, EPO, Fever Plant, Herbe-aux-ânes, Huile de Graines d'Onagre, Huile D'O...

exemestane

Exemestane is used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Exemestane is sometimes given after you have taken tamoxifen for 2 or 3 years, or if tamoxifen did not work or has stopped working. E...

Explaining divorce to children

Children are aware of the emotional climate in their homes, sensing if there is sadness and discontent. Nothing is more distressing to youngsters than a change they do not understand.

Finding and choosing respite care services

Caring for someone you love can bring you closer, teach you to deal with difficult situations and even make you more confident about your abilities.

Five ways to be a better advocate for special needs child

If your child has a disability, then chances are your most heartfelt desire is to be the best advocate you can for that child.

fluoride topical

There are many brands and forms of fluoride topical available. Not all brands are listed on this leaflet. Fluoride topical is used to help prevent cavities, tooth decay, and gum disease. Fluoride topi...

Gain balance through mindfulness

The rigors of our many workday hours and daily commutes, plus responsibilities at home, can often feel overwhelming. Stress from multiple directions usually makes life seem unbalanced.

ganirelix

Ganirelix reduces certain hormones in the body, including estrogen. Ganirelix is used with other medicines to treat infertility in women. Ganirelix may also be used for purposes not listed in this med...

garlic

Garlic is an herb also known as Ail, Ajo, Allii Sativi Bulbus, Allium, Allium sativum, Camphor of the Poor, Da Suan, Lasun, Lasuna, Nectar of the Gods, Poor Man's Treacle, Rason, Rust Treacle, or...

ginger

Ginger is an herb also known as Amomum Zingiber, Ardraka, Black Ginger, Cochin Ginger, Gan Jiang, Gingembre, Ginger Essential Oil, Ginger Root, Imber, Jengibre, Jiang, Kankyo, Kanshokyo, Nagara, Race ...

ginkgo

Ginkgo is an herb also known as Ginkgo biloba, Abricot Argenté Japonais, Adiantifolia, Arbre aux Écus, Arbre du Ciel, Arbre Fossile, Bai Guo Ye, Baiguo, Extrait de Ginkgo, Fossil Tree, Graine de Ginkg...

glucosamine

Glucosamine is sugar protein that helps your body build cartilage (the hard connective tissue located mainly on the bones near your joints). Glucosamine is a naturally occurring substance found in bon...

gotu kola

Gotu kola is an herb also known as Brahma-Buti, Centella, Divya, Hydrocotyle, Indischer Wassernabel, Indian Pennywort, Indian Water Navelwort, Madecassol, Mandukaparni, Marsh Penny, Thick-Leaved Penny...

Handling Your Job Loss

While some people may see a job loss as a challenge which opens up new opportunities, most associate job loss with strong negative emotions.

Healing after suicide

Many people who die by suicide leave loved ones behind who suffer from a range of painful emotions.

Healthy vs. unhealthy relationships

No relationship is perfect, but a healthy relationship should bring more happiness than stress into your life. Based on mutual trust, respect, and honesty, a healthy relationship can boost mental and ...

Helping children cope with death

Sadness, fear, anger and confusion. The death of a loved one brings a whole range of feelings. Children may have many of the same feelings as adults. Yet, their understanding of death is different.

Helping children learn resilience

One of the most common wishes parents have is that their children will learn the coping skills necessary to take care of themselves amidst the many storms that will confront them in life.

Latest Content

10 Things that can make a big difference in your relationship

10 ways to become more resilient

Activities for helping children deal with divorce

ADHD in Children

alitretinoin topical

Anxiety: a common problem of our time

balsam Peru and castor oil topical

Best practices for patient-provider communications

carbonyl iron

Caring for the caregiver

cat's claw

Children and grief from a developmental perspective

Children with special needs

chondroitin

chondroitin and glucosamine

cilostazol

clotrimazole topical

clotrimazole vaginal

clove

conjugated estrogens (vaginal)

cromolyn sodium (nasal)

dalfopristin and quinupristin

Dealing with the death of a co-worker

Death of a parent

dofetilide

dong quai

doxercalciferol (oral/injection)

Eating disorders: anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating

echinacea

entacapone

epirubicin

Ethics at Work

evening primrose

exemestane

Explaining divorce to children

Finding and choosing respite care services

Five ways to be a better advocate for special needs child

fluoride topical

Gain balance through mindfulness

ganirelix

garlic

ginger

ginkgo

glucosamine

gotu kola

Handling Your Job Loss

Healing after suicide

Healthy vs. unhealthy relationships

Helping children cope with death

Helping children learn resilience