Put your left hand on your belly and your right hand on your chest. Notice how your hands move as you breathe in and out. Practice filling your lower lungs by breathing so that your "belly" (left) hand goes up when you inhale and your "chest" (right) hand remains still. Keep your shoulders relaxed and don't shrug...
Stand with a chair in front of you and a wall behind you. If you begin to fall, you can use them for support. Stand with your feet together and your arms at your side. Hold this position for 30 seconds. Do this exercise twice a day. Try to progress to doing it with your eyes closed.
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Romidepsin is used to treat T-cell lymphoma affecting the skin (cutaneous T-cell lymphoma). Romidepsin is given after at least one other cancer treatment did not work or has stopped working. Romidepsin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
For treating cancer. Generic Name: Romidepsin.
Romiplostim is used to prevent bleeding episodes in people with chronic immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), a bleeding condition caused by a lack of platelets in the blood. Romiplostim is for use in adults and children who are at least 1 year old. Romiplostim is not a cure for ITP and it will not make your platelet...
This medicine is used for the following purposes: bleeding disorder, bone marrow disorder. Brand Name(s): Nplate. Generic Name: Romiplostim.
Romosozumab is used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women with a high risk of bone fracture who cannot use other osteoporosis medications (or when other medications did not work). Romosozumab may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
For bone strength. Brand Name(s): Evenity. Generic Name: Romosozumab-aqqg.
For 38 years, Ron kept his Vietnam memories to himself. When stress brought on flashbacks, he dealt with them by drinking them away. "I didn't realize I had a problem," he said. "I run a very successful program with a great staff. I considered it recreational drinking, but really I was self-medicating." But on one...
Botanical names: Aspalathus linearis How It Works Rooibos is completely caffeine free and, unlike black tea (Camellia sinensis), does not contain tannins that may interfere with iron absorption. Rooibos is rich in flavonoids, polyphenols, and phenolic acids (including aspalathin, (+)-catechin, isoquercitrin, luteolin...
Roomy Shoes—Topic Overview Many foot problems—such as bunions, calluses and corns, or hammer, claw, or mallet toes—will not become severely painful or disabling if you wear shoes with a wide toe box that gives your toes and the ball of your foot more room. Try to wear shoes that: Have low heels. Avoid high-heeled...
Describes root canal surgery in detail. Covers what to expect after surgery, why surgery is done, and how well it works. Lists risks involved.
Root canal treatment (also called a root canal) is a dental procedure done to remove the infected core (pulp) of a tooth. This helps relieve toothache, stop infection, and promote healing. When the pulp is healthy, it feeds the tooth and helps fight infection. When the pulp becomes damaged because of a deep cavity or...
Root planing and scaling is one of the most effective ways to treat gum disease before it becomes severe. Root planing and scaling cleans between the gums and the teeth down to the roots. Your dentist may need to use a local anesthetic to numb your gums and the roots of your teeth. Some dentists and dental hygienists...
The roots of a tooth, which extend below the gum line and anchor a tooth into the jawbone, have nerves and blood vessels that carry nutrients to the core (pulp) of the tooth. The roots are covered by cementum, a solid, tough tissue that helps keep the tooth firmly in its socket.
Ropeginterferon alfa-2b is used in adults to treat polycythemia vera, which is a disorder that affects your body's ability to produce blood cells. Ropeginterferon alfa-2b may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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Ropinirole has some of the same effects as a chemical called dopamine, which occurs naturally in your body. Low levels of dopamine in the brain are associated with Parkinson's disease. Ropinirole is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease (stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, and poor muscle control)...
This medicine is used for the following purposes: Parkinson's disease, restless leg syndrome. Brand Name(s): Requip. Generic Name: Ropinirole.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: Parkinson's disease, restless leg syndrome. Brand Name(s): Requip. Generic Name: Ropinirole.
Ropivacaine is used as a local (in only one area) anesthesia for a spinal block, also called an epidural. The medication is used to provide anesthesia during a surgery or C-section, or to ease labor pains. Ropivacaine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is rosacea? Rosacea (say "roh-ZAY-shuh") is a very common skin disease that affects people over the age of 30. It causes redness on your nose, cheeks, chin, and forehead. Some people get little bumps and pimples on the red parts of their faces. Rosacea can also cause burning and soreness in your eyes. Some people...
Rosacea is a skin disease that causes redness on your nose, cheeks, chin, and forehead, and in some people, little bumps and pimples. People with rosacea may have dry, red, and irritated eyes, and in rare cases, an enlarged nose that is swollen and bumpy. Rosacea is most common in fair-skinned people. Rosacea cannot be...
Rose hips are also known as Cynorhodon, Cynosbatos, Dog Rose, Fruit de l'Églantier, Gulab, Heps, Hip Fruit, Hipberry, Hop Fruit, Persian Rose, Phool Gulab, Poire d'oiseaux, Rosa, Satapatri, Rosae pseudofructus, Rose des Apothicaires, Rose de Provins, Rosier de Provence, Satapatrika, Shatpari, Wild Boar Fruit...
Botanical names: Rosmarinus officinalis How It Works A number of constituents have shown activity in the test tube. The volatile oil, including eucalyptol (cineole), is considered to have potent antibacterial effects 4 and to relax smooth muscles in the lungs. 5 Rosmarinic acid has antioxidant activity 6 and another...
Roseola (roseola infantum) is a mild viral illness that affects young children. When a child has roseola, he or she has a sudden high fever followed by a rosy-pink rash appearing mostly on the torso, neck, and arms. Fever seizures may occur with this illness because of the rapid increase in a child's temperature. The...
What is roseola? Roseola (roseola infantum) is a mild illness caused by a virus. It is generally harmless and is most common in children 6 months to 2 years of age. It is rare after age 4. What causes it? Roseola is caused by two common viruses. The viruses belong to the family of herpes viruses, but they do not cause...
For diabetes. Brand Name(s): Avandia. Generic Name: Rosiglitazone.
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