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Phentermine is one of the widely used diet pills, which suppresses hunger and helps the user lose weight. It  was approved by FDA in 1959 and can only be purchased with a doctor’s prescription. The user should combine this diet pill with suitable exercises and diet for best results.

Like some other diet pills, phentermine acts on the brain, which releases catecholamines like  dopamine, epinephrine, norepeinephrine, which reduce the appetite . The actual effectiveness of phentermine may vary from person to person, but studies have shown that users using phentermine may lose about ten percent more weight compared to users who were given a placebo.

This unbiased review of phentermine has indicated that like any other diet pill, there are certain precautions to be taken by a phentermine user. If the  diet pill is taken late in the day, it could cause insomnia. Persons suffering from hypertension , heart diseases, pregnant women, children should not use phentermine. If phentermine is combined with dexfenfluramine ,  furazolidone, fenfluramine and some other drugs,it could adversely affect the user’s health.

An increase in the acid levels in the digestive system causes gastric reflux or acidity which can be painful and makes it difficult to sleep at night. Though some over the counter medicines are available, they may not be effective every time.

Some home remedies for treatment of acidity are:
1. Eat plenty of fresh fruits, papaya juice and licorice roots will also help.
2. Drink chilled milk, peppermint shots or alkaline food
3. Drink plenty of warm water
4. Chew fresh mint leaves or drink cabbage juice
5. Avoid junk food
6. Do not drink tea or coffee
7. Do not eat oily food
8. Do not eat a large meal in the evening and finish dinner at least 3 hours before going to bed.
9. Sit straight after eating, do not slouch, it will help digestion

For persons with oily skin, the sebaceous glands in the skin are very active, producing oil which imparts a sheen to the skin. This surface grease on the skin attracts a lot of dirt which makes the skin look dark and also causes acne .

Oily skin is common in teenagers, and the amount of oil produced usually reduces as a person grows older, but for some people, the skin remains oily even in their thirties.

Some home remedies for oily skin are:
1. Make a puree of fresh tomatoes and apply to the skin.

2. Dip a cotton ball in a mild astringent or rose water . Wipe your face with the cotton ball a few times a day.

3. Avoid washing your face with a harsh soap, this activates the sebaceous glands to produce more oil.

4. Mix fresh cucumber and lemon juice and apply it to the skin , when it feels oily.

5. A salt and cucumber scrub also helps reduce the oiliness.

6. Drink plenty of water

7. Rub a very thin slice of apple on your skin.

8. Avoid oily and greasy food, eat fresh fruits

Medications are a temporary cure for ulcers, an effective cure involves treating the cause of the ulcer and includes:

1. Reducing stress levels, by eliminating and avoiding the causes of stress like increased work load, find ways to release the stress

2. Having adequate sleep, as the body repairs itself while a person is asleep. If you have a restful sleep, the ulcers can heal faster.  Lack of sleep can also increase the stress levels and further aggravate the problem.

3. Avoid spicy food, tea and coffee, greasy food

4. Acidic foods like lime and orange juice, lettuce, tomato, celery

5. Drink plenty of milk.

Though there are products advertised extensively by cosmetic companies, cheaper alternatives exist which use ingredients which are easily available at homes.

This blog has information on free cures, home remedies, and foods to avoid to treat common ailments and problems.  Some of these treatments may not give immediate results, but they are more effective in the long term.