Echinacea purpurea, or purple coneflower, is a decorative plant that has been one of the most popular herbal medications in both the United States and Europe for over a century. Echinacea is the primary remedy for minor respiratory infections in Germany, where doctors write over 1.3 million prescriptions for it annually.

Yes. As we all know, once children start day care or school, they often pick up colds, flus and ear infections from exposure to other kids. An excellent preventive measure during the cold and flu season is a daily dose of echinacea. Children prefer a glycerin based tincture or a tea, which can be given two to three times a day. A two-day break is recommended every 8 weeks. See similar questions...

Take your pill at the same time every day to keep a steady hormone level. Try to associate it with something you do every day such as brushing teeth, eating, going to bed; routines may make it easier. Some women will not experience nausea if they take their pill in the evening. ^ Contraceptive FAQ | ^ Top See similar questions...

If one pill is missed take it as soon as remembered, take the next one at the regular scheduled time. If two pills are missed consecutively, take two as soon as remembered and two the next day; if this occurs in week three, follow the recommendation in your package insert. Any time a pill is missed a back up method of contrception is recommended for seven days. If three or more pills are missed discard the pack and start the next pack as directed in your package insert. See similar questions...

Mifepristone, also known as RU-486 or the French abortion pill. Mifepristone was first developed as an early-abortion drug in France in 1988, under the name RU-486. After years of controversy, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has has now approved the drug for use in the U.S. Mifepristone comes in a pill form and it is used as an abortion method for the earliest days of pregnancy. See similar questions...

Before you rely on it for protection, you should wait until you have completed one pack of pills. After that you are safe all the time, including during the sugar pills or the seven days off, providing you don’t miss any pills. If you miss one or more pills you should use a backup method (such as condoms) until your next pack. See similar questions...

If you miss a pill take it as soon as you remember and refer to our missed pills guidelines to see if you need to take emergency contraception.Also use a back-up method, such as condoms, for a week. See similar questions...

The major use of echinacea is to treat colds and flu. It is also used for urinary tract infections, skin wounds that aren't healing well, and skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. Echinacea stimulates the immune system. It promotes T-cell activation and increases the activity of the immune system. It helps white blood cells attack germs. These effects may decrease if people take echinacea for more than a few weeks. See similar questions...

According to the National Soft Drink Association, the following is the caffeine content in mgs per 12 oz can of soda: Afri-Cola 100.0 (?) Jolt 71.2 Sugar-Free Mr. Pibb 58.8 Mountain Dew 55.0 (no caffeine in Canada) Diet Mountain Dew 55.0 Kick citrus 54 (36mg per 8oz can, caffeine from guarana) Mello Yellow 52.8 Surge 51.0 Tab 46.8 Battery energy drink -- 140mg/l = 46.7mg/can Coca-Cola 45.6 Diet Cola 45.6 Shasta Cola 44.4 Shasta Cherry Cola 44.4 Shasta Diet Cola 44.4 Mr. Pibb 40.8 OK Soda 40. See similar questions...

Most commonly, you should start the first Sunday after your period begins, or if the period starts on Sunday, take the first pill that day (this may help prevent periods on weekends). ^ Contraceptive FAQ | ^ Top See similar questions...

Current low dose birth control pills are very safe for most women. It is very unlikely skipping the period or the pill free week would change the safety of the pill. Birth control pills have been used by millions of women over the past 40 years. The first birth control pills contained about 10,000 mcg of progestin and 150 mcg of estrogen. The pills being recommended for every day or continuous use have only 100 to 1000 mcg of progestin and 20 mcg of estrogen. See similar questions...

Some women choose to miss the occasional period by not taking a break or not taking the sugar pills at the end of the pack. There is no harm in doing this, and you are still protected from pregnancy, but if you are late with pills you may be more likely to have breakthrough bleeding. See similar questions...

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There are many different strains of the Echinacea flower. Echinacea Purpurra is the strong strain that is recommended you take if you feel the cold/flu coming on etc. and this is the strain you should not take every day. However, in Emerald Greens we have put the milder strain Echinacea Angustifolia, which is perfectly safe and good to take every day. See similar questions...