Ligaments

Ligaments are strong, tough, ropy connective fibers. They connect bones to each other, connect cartilage to joints, and support internal organs, such as the kidneys.

Light therapy

Light therapy is the use of a high-intensity fluorescent lamp (usually 10,000 lux) to treat a certain type of depression that occurs during the fall and winter months (seasonal affective disorder). Lamps used for light therapy are brighter than ordinary indoor lighting. A person sits in front of the light for about 30...

Light Therapy

Full-spectrum light travels from the eye to the brain, where it triggers the hypothalamus to send chemical messengers to regulate the autonomic functions of the body, such as blood pressure, breathing, digestion, and the immune system, as well as the body’s circadian rhythm. In order to maintain health, it may be...

Light Therapy

Light therapy is the main treatment for seasonal affective disorder (SAD). It's used for other conditions too. It is exposure to light that is brighter than indoor light but not as bright as direct sunlight. The most common light therapy uses a special type of fluorescent light, called a light box. Light therapy is...

Light to Heavy Vaginal Bleeding

When reviewing the following guidelines, take into account how heavy your normal menstrual flow is. Abnormal vaginal bleeding varies depending on what is normal for a particular woman. Severe vaginal bleeding means that you are soaking 1 or 2 pads or tampons in 1 or 2 hours, unless that is normal for you. For most...

Lightheadedness

Lightheadedness makes a person feel like they are about to faint or pass out. It is caused by a momentary drop in blood pressure and blood flow to the head. Nausea or vomiting sometimes accompanies lightheadedness. Symptoms usually improve or go away after lying down. It is common to feel lightheaded occasionally...

Ligustrum

Botanical names: Ligustrum lucidum How It Works The major constituent in ligustrum is ligustrin (oleanolic acid). Preliminary studies, mostly conducted in China, suggest that ligustrum stimulates the immune system, decreases inflammation, and protects the liver. 3 Ligustrum is often combined with astragalus in...

linaclotide

Linaclotide is used to treat chronic constipation, or chronic irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in people who have had constipation as the main symptom. Linaclotide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

linagliptin

Linagliptin is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This medicine is not for treating type 1 diabetes. Linagliptin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

linagliptin and metformin

Linagliptin and metformin are oral diabetes medicines that help control blood sugar levels. Metformin works by decreasing glucose (sugar) production in the liver and decreasing absorption of glucose by the intestines. Linagliptin works by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating. Linagliptin and...

lincomycin

Lincomycin is an antibiotic that is used to treat severe bacterial infections in people who cannot use penicillin antibiotics. Lincomycin is used only for a severe infection. This medicine will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu. Lincomycin may also be used for purposes not listed in this...

Linda's Story: Getting Active When You Have Prediabetes

Linda, 39 Read more about Linda and how she found ways to add exercise to her day. "Walking is great for me, because I don't have to buy anything to do it, and it doesn't take a lot of my time." Linda works full time, has three young children, and has zero time for the gym. So when she learned that she had prediabetes...

Linda's Story: Quitting Smoking Lowers My Risk

Linda's best friend had just had a heart attack. Linda, 56, and Terri, 52, work together in the records section of their city's police department. They had also been working on getting healthier together. They both had high cholesterol and were overweight. They both smoked. But they'd been going to aerobics class and...

Lindane

Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food

Lindane Medicated Shampoo (LINDANE SHAMPOO - TOPICAL)

DO NOT take this medicine by mouth. Ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist to show you how to use this medicine correctly. Shake the bottle well before using the medicine. Using this medicine with oil-based products increases the risk of serious side effects. Do not use any oil-based hair products, such as conditioners...

lindane topical

Lindane is an anti-parasite medicine. Lindane topical (for the skin) kills certain parasites that live or lay eggs in your skin or hair. Lindane topical shampoo is used to treat head lice or pubic lice ("crabs"). Lindane topical lotion is used to treat scabies. This medicine is for use in adults and children...

Linden

Botanical names: Tilia spp. How It Works The major active constituents in linden are flavonoids, glycosides, and possibly a volatile oil. One study found that a complex mixture of compounds, primarily flavonoids, reduced anxiety in mice. 3 Although used as a traditional herbal remedy for anxiety, these results have not...

Linezolid

Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food

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