Continued Ketamine Ketamine hydrochloride is a quick-acting anesthetic that is legally used in both humans (as a sedative for minor surgery) and animals (as a tranquilizer). At high doses, it causes intoxication and hallucinations similar to LSD. Street Names: K, Special K, vitamin K, bump, cat Valium How It’s Used: Ketamine usually comes in powder… Continue reading
Category: Family Health
Study finds that some therapy for eractile disfynction increasing risk of lower testosterone and libido
Statin therapy prescribed to lower cholesterol also appears to lower testosterone, according to a new study that evaluated nearly 3,500 men who had erectile dysfunction or ED. ”Current statin therapy is associated with a twofold increased prevalence of hypogonadism,” a condition in which men don’t produce enough testosterone, study author Giovanni Corona, MD, PHD, a… Continue reading
Only for teens: all about drugs – part two
Continued Depressants Depressants, such as tranquilizers and barbiturates, calm nerves and relax muscles. Many are legally available by prescription (such as Valium and Xanax) and are bright-colored capsules or tablets. Street Names: downers, goof balls, barbs, ludes How They’re Used: Depressants are swallowed. Effects & Dangers: When used as prescribed by a doctor and taken… Continue reading
Only for teens: all about drugs – part one
These days, drugs can be found everywhere, and it may seem like everyone’s doing them. Lots of people are tempted by the excitement or escape that drugs seem to offer. But learning the facts about drugs can help you see the risks of chasing this excitement or escape. Here’s what you need to know. The Deal… Continue reading
Infection in cats – respiratory disease
Upper respiratory infections are a common cause of feline respiratory disease, especially in young kittens. Feline upper respiratory infections are actually caused by a number of different organisms, all of which produce very similar respiratory disease symptoms. Common Causes of Upper Respiratory Infection in Cats Viral infections are most commonly implicated in causing feline upper… Continue reading
What you would eat after the childbirth
As a new mom, one of the best things you can do for yourself and your baby is to eat a healthy diet. Even though you may be in a hurry to lose those pregnancy pounds, regularly eating foods that boost energy for new moms will give you the stamina you need to be the… Continue reading
What about your asthma and smoking
You may have family photo albums full of people smoking at every type of event, from birthday parties to company picnics. That’s because smoking was once accepted pretty much everywhere — even in doctor’s offices. But that changed as we learned more about the health problems it causes. If you have asthma, smoking is especially… Continue reading
Things that you should know before buying an exotic pet
When people hear the word “pets” they might think of sweet puppies, fluffy kittens or a shiny goldfish in their aquarium. But, there are many more varieties of animals in the world. A lot of the stores will call any animal besides those exotic. Many people think that their pets should reflect more felicity than… Continue reading