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When we have fever and we go to see doctor, we are sometimes treated as "guinea-pigs", because it is not always easy to differentiate whether we are attacked by virus or bacteria. In such cases, the doctor will prescribe a common drug first. If it is not the right prescription, it will not be effective, you will not be cured, your fever will still persist. Then a different drug will be prescribed. Bacteria can only be killed by antibiotics. Virus can only be killed by anti-viral drugs. Specific types of antibiotics and anti-viral drugs only work for specific species of bacteria and virus respectively. You will be fed with a cocktail of drugs until the doctor correctly identifies the right drug for you. If the doctor cannot correctly diagnose the pathogens and they keep on spreading, it can be fatal. 1. Background (a) Bacteria Bacteria look rectangular in shape, like a body cell, with a tiny nucleus inside, surrounded by the cell wall. The size of a bacteria is very tiny. One ...

As always, prevention is better than cure. That is why improving our immune system is very important. This is where healthy lifestyle and diet choices come in. It is estimated that there are over 400 different viruses causing infections, including the flu, the cold, hepatitis, HIV and mononucleosis. A lot of people choose to have a flu shot, or annual influenza vaccination; however, this is just 80% effective. Fortunately, a large amount of antiviral herbs are available out there, which can boost your immune system, fight infections and decrease inflammation. We bring to you 10 out of them. Just read on! 1. Echinacea This is considered a top-selling herb. Using echinacea regularly is highly beneficial for immune system as well as our overall health. A study showed that phytochemicals in echinacea can help decrease tumors and virus infections. Besides, this herb has echinacein - a compound which can inhibit viruses and bacteria from getting into healthy cells. As a result, it reduces t...

There are many drugs that doctors prescribe for the multitude of ailments we suffer from. It is likely that every one of us have taken at least one of these drugs at some point in our lives. These are some common drugs: 1) Analgesic (painkillers / anti-inflammatory drugs) 2) Lipid regulators (statin) 3) Anti-diabetic drugs 4) Anti-depression drugs 5) Antibiotics 6) Steroids 7) All types of HBP pills (beta-blockers, ACE-inhibitors, calcium-blockers and diuretics). We are going to learn what are all these drugs used for, what are the common names, how do they work and what are the side-effects. Analgesics / Painkillers We take painkillers to get rid of the pain. In what scenarios do doctors prescribe painkillers? When a patient feels  pain , has  fever , has  inflammation  (from "itis" diseases e.g. gastritis, hepatitis, colitis etc and from breakage of bones) or when the blood viscosity is high (certain  blood thinners  are also painkillers - called antithro...

With busy lives, many people often find themselves feeling drained and tired. However, if you often experience the tiredness caused due to lifestyle choices, there are a few things that you can do in order to increase your levels of energy. The following strategies can help you wake up refreshed and recharged, and boost your energy throughout the day. How To Boost Your Energy Naturally At Home Now, in this article, we will show you some of the best ways that can help you boost your energy levels at home. 1. Walk Around The Block Many people think that walking when the body is exhausted is the quickest way to feel more exhausted, but the fact is opposite. Studies show that increasing physical activity like walking is effective in increasing energy. Walking is accessible and easy to do. You do not need training or have equipment and you can do this kind of physical activity anywhere. According to a study, a 10-minute walk helps increase energy, and the effects can last up to 2 hours. An...