While eating foods rich in lysine (such as bananas) has the theoretical capacity to help prevent cold sores, a more aggressive approach tends to work better in practice. Taking 1,000mg of lysine in supplement form each day often proves effective in reducing the risk of cold-sore outbreaks. Dhuʻl-H. 3, 1424 AH Read More

Enteric Coated Pills If not swallowed whole, these drugs may be less effective and more likely to cause side effects. You can often tell that a pill is enteric-coated when it is has a slight sheen. If in doubt, call your pharmacist. Saf. 26, 1443 AH Read More

Take one piece of Brazil seed at night (you can just swallow it like a pill no need to chew, brew, etc.) with plenty of water. For Best Results: Drink plenty of water during the day and consume food rich in potassium (bananas, tomato sauce, dark green veggies) to avoid muscle aches and pains. Read More

about 20 minutes The first effects are usually felt within about 20 minutes after taking these capsules and build over the course of an hour. The duration of effects varies from person to person — but most people will feel the effects for 3–4 hours. Read More

The major bioflavonoids in green tea are epicatechins. Like all bioflavonoids, the tea catechins have three hydrocarbon rings; hydroxyl molecules are found at the 3, 5, and 7 positions (Fig. 2). The four major tea catechins are epicatechin (EC), EC 3-gallate (ECG), epigallocatechin (EGC) and EGC 3-gallate (EGCG). Read More

Modafinil, sold under the name Provigil, is a stimulant that some have dubbed the "genius pill." Originally developed as a treatment for narcolepsy and other sleep disorders, physicians are now prescribing it “off-label” to cellists, judges, airline pilots, and scientists to enhance attention, memory, and learning. Sha. 17, 1441 AH Read More

Here are 10 of the top types of offenders. Antianxiety drugs (Benzodiazepines) Cholesterol-lowering drugs (Statins) Antiseizure drugs. Antidepressant drugs (Tricyclic antidepressants) Narcotic painkillers. Parkinson's drugs (Dopamine agonists) Hypertension drugs (Beta-blockers) Read More

These side effects can range from mild to serious and include headache, nervousness, sleep problems, vomiting, diarrhea, irritability, irregular heartbeat, tremor, heartburn, dizziness, ringing in the ears, convulsions, and confusion. Green tea seems to reduce the absorption of iron from food. Dhuʻl-Q. 1, 1442 AH Read More

Cherry Powder - Finely ground powder extracted from cherries. In hot dogs it may be used to assist with color development and stability and as a source of Vitamin C, which helps speed up the curing process. Read More

Vitamin D. Vitamin D is one of the most studied vitamins in the treatment of ED. It's a steroid hormone that has been linked with sexual function and cardiovascular health. Read More