Abstract: A liniment is disclosed for use in conjunction with massage or other manual topical application method, and is adapted for any application where massage therapy is used as a part of a medically recommended treatment, particularly where pain management is involved. The liniment for topical application includes a mixture of ethyl alcohol, methyl hydrate and distilled water. To this solution is added horseradish and powdered cayenne pepper. The mixture is sealed for 25 days, with twice daily stirring or shaking. The particulate matter is allowed to settle for 3 days, after which the liniment is siphoned off for use. The liniment may be applied topically to the skin in areas of pain and discomfort.

Abstract: The present invention provides dietary supplements, medical foods and methods effective to ameliorate at least one of the symptoms, preferably all of the symptoms, of a fatigue-related syndrome, such as fibromyalgia. The dietary supplements of the present invention include rosemary, curcumin and at least one component selected from the group consisting of quercetin and rutin. The medical foods of the present invention include rosemary, at least one macronutrient selected from the group consisting of protein, carbohydrate and fat, and at least one member of the group consisting of quercetin, curcumin and rutin. The methods of the present invention include the step of administering to a person suffering from a fatigue-related syndrome an effective amount of a dietary supplement or medical food of the present invention.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical aerosol formulation suitable for oral and/or nasal inhalation including an anti-inflammatory steroid of the formula in which: R1 is 1-butyl, 2-butyl, cyclohexyl or phenyl and R2 is acetyl or isobutanoyl, in particular ciclesonide. The formulations also include hydrofluorocarbon propellants such as HFC 134a and/or 227, and cosolvent such as ethanol in an amount sufficient to solubilize the ciclesonide or related steroid (and various optional ingredients, such as surfactant). The formulations exhibit very desirable physical and chemical stability, as well as excellent delivery characteristics.

Abstract: Orally administered colonic purgative formulations and methods of its use for effecting partial or complete purgation of the colon in mammals, the formulations consisting of non-aqueous admixtures of a purgative salt selected from the group consisting of Mg.sub.3 (PO.sub.4).sub.2, MgHPO.sub.4, Mg(H.sub.2 PO.sub.4).sub.2, MgSO.sub.4, MgCl.sub.2, Na.sub.2 SO.sub.4, sodium tartrate, potassium tartrate, magnesium tartrate and mixtures, thereof, administered in tablet or capsule form in purgative effective concentrations. Preferred embodiments make use of at least one or more magnesium phosphate salts, more preferably dibasic magnesium phosphate; other preferred embodiments include the addition of binders, dispersants and buffers which do not adversely affect osmolality or effectiveness of the purgative formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates a hair treatment preparation which, in conjunction with after-applied heat, such as normal blow-drying, adds strength to, and repairs damage to, bleached and permed hair and enhances moisture retention. The treatment preparation consists of an aqueous blend of a hydrolyzed wheat protein and wheat oligosaccharides, wheat amino acids, and panthenol, as its essential active ingredients, with or without selected additives such as panthenyl ethyl ether, fragrance, preservatives, and the like. The invention also discloses a method of strengthening and repairing damaged hair comprising applying the hair treatment hair preparation of the present invention onto damaged hair, and thereafter drying the treated hair. Certain aspects of hair strength, especially for previously permed hair, appear to be increased when the thus treated hair is blow-dried.

Abstract: Skin is moisturized using the extract of the immature almond. The almond is harvested in the immature state and the immature nut is pulverized to produce a liquidy paste that can be applied to the skin of an individual in need of treatment for dry skin.

Abstract: The thermoforming of compositions containing active agents is carried out by processing compositions containing certain fatty esters in combination.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hair-care treatment toiletry composition, such as hair shampoo and hair rinse compositions, capable of imparting excellent smoothness and pliability as well as an adequate moisturized touch feeling to the hair treated therewith. The hair-care treatment toiletry composition contains, as the characteristic ingredient in addition to the usual ingredients acceptable as constituents of a hair-care treatment toiletry composition, a specified amount of a specific morpholino-modified diorganopolysiloxane, e.g., a dimethylpolysiloxane substituted by 3-morpholinopropyl groups for a part of the methyl groups as bonded to the silicon atoms in the organopolysiloxane molecules.