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What is metabolic syndrome?

Metabolic syndrome is the name for a group of risk factors for heart disease, diabetes, and other health problems. You can have just one risk factor, but people often have several of them together. When you have at least three of them, it is called metabolic syndrome. These risk factors include:

  • A large waistline, also called abdominal obesity or "having an apple shape." Too much fat around the stomach is a greater risk factor for heart disease than too much fat in other parts of the body.
  • Having a high triglyceride level. Triglycerides are a type of fat found in the blood.
  • Having a low HDL cholesterol level. HDL is sometimes called the "good" cholesterol because it helps remove cholesterol from your arteries.
  • Having high blood pressure. If your blood pressure stays high over time, it can damage your heart and lead to other health problems.
  • Having a high fasting blood sugar. Mildly high blood sugar may be an early sign of diabetes.

The more factors you have, the higher your risk for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke is.

What causes metabolic syndrome?

Metabolic syndrome has several causes that act together:

  • Overweight and obesity
  • An inactive lifestyle
  • Insulin resistance, a condition in which the body can't use insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone that helps move blood sugar into your cells to give them energy. Insulin resistance can lead to high blood sugar levels.
  • Age - your risk goes up as get older
  • Genetics - ethnicity and family history

People who have metabolic syndrome often also have excessive blood clotting and inflammation throughout the body. Researchers don't know whether these conditions cause metabolic syndrome or worsen it.

Who is at risk for metabolic syndrome?

The most important risk factors for metabolic syndrome are:

  • Abdominal obesity (a large waistline)
  • An inactive lifestyle
  • Insulin resistance

There are certain groups of people who have an increased risk of metabolic syndrome:

  • Some racial and ethnic groups. Mexican Americans have the highest rate of metabolic syndrome, followed by White and Black people.
  • People who have diabetes
  • People who have a sibling or parent who has diabetes
  • Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
  • People who take medicines that cause weight gain or changes in blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and blood sugar levels
What are the symptoms of metabolic syndrome?

Most of the metabolic risk factors have no obvious signs or symptoms, except for a large waistline.

How is metabolic syndrome diagnosed?

Your health care provider will diagnose metabolic syndrome based on the results of a physical exam and blood tests. You must have at least three of the risk factors to be diagnosed with metabolic syndrome:

  • A large waistline, which means a waist measurement of
    • 35 inches or more for women
    • 40 inches or more for men
  • A high triglyceride level, which is 150 mg/dL or higher
  • A low HDL cholesterol level, which is
    • Less than 50 mg/dL for women
    • Less than 40 mg/dL for men
  • High blood pressure, which is a reading of 130/85 mmHg or higher.
  • A high fasting blood sugar, which is 100 mg/dL or higher
What are the treatments for metabolic syndrome?

The most important treatment for metabolic syndrome is a heart-healthy lifestyle, which includes:

  • A heart-healthy eating plan, which limits the amount of saturated and trans fats that you eat. It encourages you to choose a variety of nutritious foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats.
  • Aiming for a healthy weight
  • Managing stress
  • Getting regular physical activity
  • Quitting smoking (or not starting if you don't already smoke)

If making lifestyle changes is not enough, you may need to take medicines. For example, you may need medicines to lower cholesterol or blood pressure.

Can metabolic syndrome be prevented?

The best way to prevent metabolic syndrome is through the heart-healthy lifestyle changes.

NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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ACCUNEB [Albuterol Sulfate2C13H21NO3H2O4S]
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120mg/5ml : 12mg/5ml (oral solution)
300mg : 15mg (oral tablet)
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Hi Tech PharmaApr 26, 1996
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TevaMar 6, 1985
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325mg : 30mg : 16mg (oral tablet)
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ACETASOL HC [Acetic Acid, Glacial : HydrocortisoneC21H30O5]
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Actavis Mid AtlanticJan 13, 1982
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Emcure Pharms LtdDec 19, 2014
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West-ward Pharms IntFeb 28, 1995
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ACETIC ACID [Acetic Acid, Glacial]
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TaroSep 6, 1984
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WockhardtJul 26, 1996
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ACETIC ACID 0.25% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER [Acetic Acid, Glacial]
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250mg/100ml (irrigation, urethral solution)
B BraunApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
Baxter HlthcareFeb 19, 1982
Icu Medical IncApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
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ACIPHEX [Rabeprazole SodiumC18H20N3O3SNa]
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20mg (oral tablet, delayed release)
Eisai IncAug 19, 1999
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ACIPHEX SPRINKLE [Rabeprazole SodiumC18H20N3O3SNa]
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ACTICLATE [Doxycycline Hyclate2C22H24N2O8C2H6O2ClHH2O]
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eq 150mg base (oral tablet)
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ACULAR [Ketorolac TromethamineC15H13NO3C4H11NO3]
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0.5% (ophthalmic solution/drops)
AllerganNov 9, 1992
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ACUVAIL [Ketorolac TromethamineC15H13NO3C4H11NO3]
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AllerganJul 22, 2009
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RX
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200mg (oral capsule)
200mg/5ml (oral suspension)
400mg (oral tablet)
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800mg (oral tablet)
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BoscogenJan 26, 1999
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TevaApr 22, 1997
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RX
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30mg (oral tablet, extended release)
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AlvogenApr 21, 1993
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0.1% : 2.5% (topical gel)
Actavis Mid AtlanticSep 30, 2015
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10mg (inhalation powder)
Alexza PharmsDec 21, 2012
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2.5mg : 2.5mg : 2.5mg : 2.5mg (oral capsule, extended release)
ShireOct 11, 2001
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3.75mg : 3.75mg : 3.75mg : 3.75mg (oral capsule, extended release)
ShireMay 22, 2002
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RX
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5mg : 5mg : 5mg : 5mg (oral capsule, extended release)
ShireOct 11, 2001
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6.25mg : 6.25mg : 6.25mg : 6.25mg (oral capsule, extended release)
ShireMay 22, 2002
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7.5mg : 7.5mg : 7.5mg : 7.5mg (oral capsule, extended release)
ShireOct 11, 2001
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1.25mg : 1.25mg : 1.25mg : 1.25mg (oral capsule, extended release)
ShireMay 22, 2002
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RX
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100mg (oral tablet)
Sprout PharmsAug 18, 2015
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RX
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10mg (oral tablet)
Sigmapharm Labs LlcAug 29, 2013
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side effects
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ADIPEX-P [Phentermine HydrochlorideC10H15NClH]
RX
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37.5mg (oral tablet)
TevaApproved Prior To Jan 1, 1982
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0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
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ADLYXIN [Lixisenatide]
RX
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0.15mg/3ml (0.05mg/ml) (subcutaneous solution)
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Sanofi-aventis UsJul 27, 2016
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efficacy
4.0  (1)
side effects
0.0  (0)
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0.0  (0)

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ADRENALIN [EpinephrineC9H13NO3]
RX
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eq 1mg base/ml (eq 1mg base/ml) (intramuscular, intraocular, subcutaneous injectable)
eq 30mg base/30ml (eq 1mg base/ml) (intramuscular, subcutaneous injectable)
Par Sterile ProductsDec 7, 2012
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0.0  (0)
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RX
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0.1mg/inh : eq 0.05mg base/inh (inhalation powder)
Glaxo Grp LtdAug 24, 2000
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side effects
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RX
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0.25mg/inh : eq 0.05mg base/inh (inhalation powder)
Glaxo Grp LtdAug 24, 2000
efficacy
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side effects
0.0  (0)
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RX
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0.5mg/inh : eq 0.05mg base/inh (inhalation powder)
Glaxo Grp LtdAug 24, 2000
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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ADVAIR HFA [Fluticasone PropionateC25H31F3O5S : Salmeterol XinafoateC25H37NO4C11H8O3]
RX
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0.045mg/inh : eq 0.021mg base/inh (inhalation aerosol, metered)
0.115mg/inh : eq 0.021mg base/inh (inhalation aerosol, metered)
0.23mg/inh : eq 0.021mg base/inh (inhalation aerosol, metered)
Glaxo Grp LtdJun 8, 2006
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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ADVIL [IbuprofenC13H18O2]
OTC
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200mg (oral tablet)
PfizerMay 18, 1984
efficacy
5.0  (1)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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ADVIL LIQUI-GELS [IbuprofenC13H18O2]
PfizerApr 20, 1995
efficacy
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side effects
1.7  (3)
danger
2.5  (2)

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ADVIL MIGRAINE LIQUI-GELS [IbuprofenC13H18O2]
PfizerMar 16, 2000
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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ADZENYS XR-ODT [AmphetamineC9H13N]
RX
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eq 12.5mg base (oral tablet, orally disintegrating, extended release)
eq 15.7mg base (oral tablet, orally disintegrating, extended release)
eq 18.8mg base (oral tablet, orally disintegrating, extended release)
eq 3.1mg base (oral tablet, orally disintegrating, extended release)
eq 6.3mg base (oral tablet, orally disintegrating, extended release)
eq 9.4mg base (oral tablet, orally disintegrating, extended release)
Neos TherapsJan 27, 2016
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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AFEDITAB CR [NifedipineC17H18N2O6]
RX
-
30mg (oral tablet, extended release)
60mg (oral tablet, extended release)
Watson Labs TevaMar 10, 2000
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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AFINITOR [EverolimusC53H83NO14]
RX
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10mg (oral tablet)
2.5mg (oral tablet)
7.5mg (oral tablet)
NovartisMar 30, 2009
  • Treatment of advanced hormone receptor positive, her2-negative breast cancer in combination with exemestane after failure of treatment with letrozole or anastrozole.
  • Treatment of patients with progessive neuroendocrine tumors of pancreatic origin (pnet) that are unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic.
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efficacy
2.0  (2)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
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AFINITOR DISPERZ [EverolimusC53H83NO14]
RX
-
2mg (oral tablet, for suspension)
3mg (oral tablet, for suspension)
5mg (oral tablet, for suspension)
Novartis PharmAug 29, 2012
  • Treatment of patients with tuberous sclerosis complex (tsc) who have subependymal giant cell astrocytoma (sega) that requires therapeutic intervention but cannot be curatively resected..
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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AFREZZA [Insulin Recombinant Human]
RX
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12 units/inh (inhalation powder)
4 units/inh (inhalation powder)
8 units/inh (inhalation powder)
MannkindApr 17, 2015
  • Administration of a composition comprising insulin complexed with a diketopiperazine..
  • Administration of a composition comprising insulin complexed with microparticles of a diketopiperazine..
  • Administration of fdkp microparticles comprising insulin..
  • Method of aerosolizing/deagglomerating an insulin dry powder for use in treating diabetes mellitus via oral inhalation using an inhaler with a cartridge containing the insulin dry powder..
  • Method of controlling glycemia in diabetics by administering an initial dose of insulin-fdkp with a meal; determining blood glucose level 1-2 hrs after and administering a supplemental dose of insulin-fdkp if postprandial glucose level is >140 mg/dl.
  • Method of delivering to a patient with diabetes mellitus in a single inhalation, greater than 75% of a dry powder dose comprising insulin and fumaryl diketopiperazine using a high resistance to flow dry powder inhaler..
  • Pulmonary administration of a compisition comprising insulin bound to a diketopiperazine..
  • Pulmonary administration of a composition comprising insulin bound to a complexing agent..
  • Pulmonary administration of an insulin composition comprising fdkp at the beginning of a meal to a patient also being treated with a long-acting insulin..
  • Treatment of a patient having diabetes mellitus with a prandial rapid acting insulin..
  • Treatment of diabetes mellitus with an inhaled insulin to improve glycemic control using a dry powder inhalation system comprising an inhaler, a cartridge and a dry powder medicament comprising insulin in a single inhalation.
  • Treatment of patient having diabetes mellitus via oral inhalation of fdkp microparticles comprising insulin.
  • Use of an inhaler to administer dry powder medicament.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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AGGRENOX [AspirinC9H8O4 : DipyridamoleC24H40N8O4]
RX
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25mg : 200mg (oral capsule, extended release)
Boehringer IngelheimNov 22, 1999
  • To reduce the risk of stroke in patients who have had transient ischemia of the brain or completed ischemic stroke due to thrombosis.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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AIRDUO RESPICLICK [Fluticasone PropionateC25H31F3O5S : Salmeterol XinafoateC25H37NO4C11H8O3]
RX
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0.055mg/inh : eq 0.014mg base/inh (inhalation powder)
0.113mg/inh : eq 0.014mg base/inh (inhalation powder)
0.232mg/inh : eq 0.014mg base/inh (inhalation powder)
Teva PharmJan 27, 2017
  • Treatment of asthma.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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AKNE-MYCIN [ErythromycinC37H67NO13]
RX
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2% (topical ointment)
Dow PharmJan 10, 1985
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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AKTEN [Lidocaine HydrochlorideC14H22N2OClHH2O]
RX
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3.5% (ophthalmic gel)
AkornOct 7, 2008
  • Method of inducing topical anesthesia in the eye.
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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AKTIPAK [Benzoyl PeroxideC14H10O4 : ErythromycinC37H67NO13]
RX
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5% : 3% (topical gel)
CutaneaNov 27, 2000
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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Home Remedies for X

TOE NAIL FUNGUS [onychomycosis]
   Mix equal parts brown x'>Listerine antiseptic mouth wash and white vinegar. Soak feet in solution for 30 minutes daily until infection is cured.OscarWilde | November 4th, 2017
efficacy
3.8  (5)
side effects
2.0  (2)
danger
1.5  (2)

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SORE THROAT
   Mix 6 pressed garlic cloves with warm water. Gargle twice daily. Continue for 3 days.OscarWilde | November 4th, 2017
efficacy
4.0  (3)
side effects
2.0  (1)
danger
1.0  (2)

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FOOT ODOR
   Mix 1 part vinegar with 2 parts water. Soak feet daily to eliminate bacteria.
Or, soak feet in strong black tea for 30 minutes daily.IvanTurgenev | November 4th, 2017
efficacy
4.3  (3)
side effects
1.0  (2)
danger
2.0  (1)

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CANNOT SLEEP OR JET LAG [insomnia]
   Eat a small bowl of tart cherries (not the sweet variety) or before bedtime. Or, drink a glass of XRPmh'>tart cherry juice. Warm baths can also relax your body. | November 5th, 2017
efficacy
3.3  (3)
side effects
1.0  (2)
danger
1.0  (1)

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PUFFY EYES
   Tip a xCi'>black tea bag into hot water for a minute or two, then cool in the refrigerator or freezer. Apply damp tea bags over closed eyes for approximately 10 minutes.Nobody | November 5th, 2017
efficacy
4.2  (5)
side effects
2.2  (5)
danger
1.3  (3)

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PREVENT HANGOVER
   Before going to bed, take a B-50 Complex supplement. Drink lots of water.
Mechanism - B vitamins help break down alcohol
Thomasitase | November 5th, 2017
efficacy
3.3  (3)
side effects
1.0  (1)
danger
2.0  (1)

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PREVENT VOMITING
   Apply a small amount of isopropyl alcohol to a dry cotton ball or pad. Hold it up to your nose and take a few breaths. Limit to a maximum of 3 breaths ever 10 minutes.
Mechanism - isopropyl alcohol
Jw | November 5th, 2017
efficacy
0.0  (0)
side effects
0.0  (0)
danger
0.0  (0)

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HEARTBURN [gastroesophageal reflux disease]
   Eat a high-fiber diet that include beans.
Mechanism - Fiber helps move food out of the stomach faster reducing reflux.
RudyardKipling | November 5th, 2017