Sedatives are those drugs that have a depressant effect on the various functions of the central nervous system and thus exert a calming effect on the body. Above a certain dosage, the transition to sedation, i.e., anesthesia, is fluid in this regard, so use should always be cautious. Sedatives are to be distinguished from sleeping … Tranquilizers: Effects, Uses & Risks
Aripiprazole belongs to the group of atypical neuroleptics. The drug is used to treat mental disorders in particular, such as schizophrenia and associated hallucinations or delusions, as well as bipolar disorder. What is aripiprazole? Aripiprazole belongs to the group of atypical neuroleptics. The drug is used to treat mental disorders in particular, such as schizophrenia … Aripiprazole: Effects, Uses & Risks
Tetanus or tetanus is the name given to an infectious disease that is known primarily for its onset of paralysis. Primarily, various strains of bacteria are responsible for the wound infection, which can spread through the wound as it progresses. What is wound tetanus? Infographic on the symptomatology of tetanus. Click to enlarge. Tetanus, also … Tetanus: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Behind the colloquial name hops is an aromatic plant that is botanically exactly called the true hop or Humulus lupulus. Occurrence and cultivation of hops The fruiting stems of hops contain numerous ingredients that are relevant to health. Hops have become famous mainly because this plant is the basis for making beer. Hops are grown … Hops: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Trifluoperazine is a neuroleptic drug. Due to its chemical and pharmacological properties, it is classified as a member of the phenothiazine class of drugs. In Germany, Austria and Switzerland, however, trifluoperazine is less common. It is not on the regular drug market here. What is trifluoperazine? Trifluoperazine belongs to a class of drugs called neuroleptics. … Trifluoperazine: Effects, Uses & Risks
Spruce is a genus of plants that belongs to the pine family (Pinaceae). In Europe, only the common spruce (Picea abies) is native. In addition to its forestry use, spruce also finds application in medicine. Occurrence and cultivation of spruce Spruce is a genus of plants belonging to the pine family (Pinaceae). In Europe, only … Spruce: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Do they know that more men smoke and 75 percent of them are habitual smokers? In some areas and countries even only 40 percent are non-smokers. The number of women smoking cigarettes is also steadily increasing. Maybe they even smoke a lot themselves or are already successful non-smokers? History and statistics about smoking It is … Smoking
Magnesium deficiency is not an independent clinical picture, but an acute or chronic deficiency condition. However, it can trigger and cause various clinical pictures and functional disorders in the body. In most cases, magnesium deficiency initially goes unnoticed. It is generally assumed that food contains enough magnesium. What is magnesium deficiency? A blood test of … Magnesium Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Skin tanning refers to the natural pigmentation of the skin. However, an excess of tan is harmful. What is tanning? Skin tanning is understood to be the natural pigmentation of the skin. However, an excess of tan is harmful. Skin tanning is a strategy of the human skin to build up a protection against ultraviolet … Skin Tanning: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Flatulence is air as well as other gases in the abdomen, making it painful, rumbling and sensitive to touch. Bloating in babies especially occurs in the first three months and can cause abdominal pain. This is also called three-month colic. What characterizes flatulence in babies? Bloating occurs in almost half of all babies. It makes … Baby Flatulence: Causes, Treatment & Help
Mugwort is an inconspicuous, undemanding and widespread herb with interesting applications as a spice and medicinal plant. It belongs to the composite family of the genus Artemisia. From the common mugwort exist a European and an Asian variant, which differ only slightly in the composition of the ingredients. Occurrence and cultivation of the mugwort Mugwort … Mugwort: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Some people suffer from a sudden sadness and melancholy after the sexual experience. Mainly women are affected by these emotions, but there are also some men who have this experience of post-coital dysphoria. Everything proceeds normally, the orgasm is great, but instead of relaxation and satisfaction, a feeling of emptiness follows. What is post-coital dysphoria? … Postcoital Dysphoria: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
