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Not many are aware of this fact, but Fexofenadine is marketed as Allegra. It is basically an antihistamine medicine which is used for treating allergic reactions or symptoms. It is a successor and at times, is also an alternative to terfenadine. The medicine is used to treat allergies which are usually seasonal.

Fexofenadine is used to treat seasonal allergies which have synonyms such as “pollen allergy” or “hay fever” which are the most common allergies in today’s world. An estimate of 35 million Americans suffer from “hay fever”. The symptoms of these seasonal allergies include watery eyes, runny nose and itchy throat. It is used to treat itching of the skin and other conditions which are prescribed by the doctor. The medication contains antihistamine which works against histamine in the body. The natural histamine is released from mast cells of the histamine storing cells and attaches itself to the other histamine-receptor cells. When this attachment occurs, the cells are then activated to release chemicals that produce the effects which are related to the allergy. The drug is only capable of being effective with second-generation antihistamine such as the loratidine, zelastine and cetirizine. The drug is generally used to treat the symptoms of hay fever in both adults and children who are of six years and older.

Allegra is also used to treat chronic hives. Chronic hives are also known as “chronic urticaria” which manifests itself through red, raised bumps (hives) and itching. To be diagnosed with chronic hives or “chronic urticaria” a person needs to experience an outbreak of hives and its consequent for atleast 6 weeks. The drug is used to reduce the hives and the itching in people.

Like every medicine, Fexofenadine may also have its own share of side-effects. Listed below are some of the symptoms of side effects one needs to take note of:

Cough, cold and Flu- There has been an increase in the number of patients who are coming down with the flu, after using Allegra. The symptoms are common in patients between the age group of 6-11.

Pain- Patients above the age of 12, may suffer from backpain and headaches. Additional symptoms such as dizziness and ear pain have also been reported by other Allegra users. While the side effects are harmless, they should be brought to the attention of the doctor as soon as possible.

Anxiety-The drug may cause a lot of anxiety related issues. May also include insomnia, nervous breakdown and nightmares

Nausea and diarrhea- Some not-so-pleasant experiences with allegra may also include irregular bowel movement, vomiting, fatigue, nausea and so on. These symptoms are common in patients between the age group of 6 month to 5 year olds.

To prevent the manifestation, of these side effects, it is best if some effective precautions are followed before taking in this drug. During a pregnancy term, Allegra should be taken under medical supervision. For children of or above 6 years may use Allegra, the dosage for younger children should be prescribed. It should be taken with a glass full of water, accompanied or not, with food.

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The human heart is a very delicate organ and one of the most important part of the body. Since it is the most vulnerable it succumbs easily to fatal disorders such as heart attacks. To prevent the occurence of such attacks, the cardiac diet is prescribed for people, who are at a constant risk. People with a vulnerable heart have heart diseases or history of heart diseases such as dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, high blood pressure, previous heart attacks or obesity. The diet mostly focusses on the way to reduce the intake of unhealthy food and maintaning a balance. For instance, it is recommended to cut down on beverages since this contains excessive amount of sodium. To balance that, one can eat fresh fruits and vegetables or fruit juices.

What exactly comprises of a Cardiac Diet? The anwer to that differs from person to person. Each person’s metabolism is different, so a person needs to consult with his dietician to follow the prescribed diet. However there are a few ground rules that can be applied to every diet:

1)Use trans fat free margarine as a substitute to butter

2)Reduce intake of food rich in animal fat

3)More fruits and vegetables

4)Before consumption of packaged food, make sure the trans fat is marked 0 on the label

5)Fish as an addition to the diet

6)Try to reduce the amount of sodium in food

7)Stop consuming caffeine

Apart from food, cardiac diet is about maintaining a level of mobility as a part of the regime. Translated, one needs to excercise to keep oneself healthy. Stress plays a major role in frequency of inducing heart related disease, so it has been recommended to deal with it in different ways, instead of avoiding it. Relaxation techniques also help people deal with stress that can, otherwise prove to be fatal.

There are some pointers that come in handy and which dieticians all over the world recommend. They are listed as belows:

Fat Intake- This is the foremost rule that applies to every diet, including cardiac diet. Fat is a healthy constituent, but the intake of some fats such as animal fats should be reduced since it adds the added calories. There are some fats that are classified as unhealthy fats such as monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, trans fats and saturated fats. Monounsaturated fats is found in products such as avocados and olive oil. They help to lower the artery clogging cholesterol level. Polyunsaturated fats are found in fish and grain products. Trans fats are chemically processed and although they help to preserve food, but they cannot be digested easily by the body. And last of all is saturated fats and they are found in cheese, meat, palm kernel oil and coconut oil.

Fiber content- Fiber or high fiber content in one’s diet helps to lower the high cholesterol in the body to make the heart healthy and reduce the risk of heart attacks. Men and women under and over the age of 50 have different measurements for fiber consumption. Fiber is usually found in commodities such as legumes, vegetables and fruits, nuts and seeds and grains.

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Colon detoxification is a natural way to get rid of potential poisons and harmful elements inside your body. Poor diet can lead to many health risks that include muscle pains, different kinds of diseases and allergies. You might not notice it at first that is why you continue eating unhealthy food, only to be surprised in the end that you are getting lots of unexplainable body pains.

It is best to perform colon detoxification while you are still young and healthy. You must not wait for the diseases to start coming in before you do the necessary steps to be healed.

The first step towards a successful colon detoxification is looking at your ref and getting rid of everything that is unhealthy and unsafe for your body. You can do the process gradually, so that you can help your system adjust with what you are doing. You can begin by limiting your intake of processed foods, anything that contains additives, flour, sugar, meat and dairy. While you are doing this, you have to start introducing healthier food into your system such as vegetables, fruits, beans, oats and rice.

You can still eat meat and other things on the unwanted list, but you have to keep this in moderation. After taking care of your diet, you can then proceed with the other steps involved in colon cleansing.