Archive for December, 2009
Diabetes Type 2 Overview
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!! Here we go…There is a TON of info about diabetes type 2…so here is some general info (and then we’ll get to the drugs!) What is diabetes all about? Super simplified – diabetes is a disorder involving insulin that leads to high levels of sugar in the blood (blood glucose). What is [...]
Hoodia for Weight Loss
It’s New Year’s resolution time, and with weight loss historically being one of the most popular goals, I thought it would be fitting to touch on the OTC dietary product we know as Hoodia. Plus, one of my very close friends asked about it, so it’s a two-for-one situation going on here! It’s a quick post, but [...]
Natural Remedy for Heartburn
Oh the Holiday Season -full of Holiday food -YUM! But sometimes, it can cause the dreaded heartburn -YUCK! Heartburn is that painfully burning feeling you can get in your stomach, throat and chest. There are many issues that can cause heartburn -but if you get heartburn just occasionally, these are some natural remedies you can [...]
Natural/Home Remedies Series
Welcome to our new and exciting series -all about home/natural remedies! This page is here to work as a sort of table of contents. This series will incorporate things such as “mom remedies”, herbs, vitamins, acupuncture, etc. Just a few notes on natural/home remedies… 1. Natural or home remedies often have quite a bit of anecdotal [...]
Vinegar for Diabetes Type 2
I had a patient come into the pharmacy and ask for vinegar capsules…which started a whole discussion about using vinegar to help control blood glucose. I thought this would be a great addition to our natural/home remedies series. Just a quick rundown about diabetes type 2… the issue is that the body either does not [...]
OTC Allergy Medications for Children: Part III
Continued from exactly where I left off with Part I and Part II (definitely click the links to start reading from the beginning!)… Side Effects Aside from the sedation factor, Benadryl, Claritin, and Zyrtec all may have similar side effects: dizziness, dry mouth, dry nose, dry eyes (these medication are all very drying agents), and [...]
OTC Allergy Medications for Children: Part II
Continued from Part I (which you can read by clicking on the link!)… Dosing There is no need to give your child more than what is directed. It will not speed up recovery and will only bring about more side effects (this goes for all three medications). For children ages 2 and older, Claritin and [...]
Hangover Remedies
It’s that time of year, folks! Invitations to holiday parties are plentiful, and so are the countless reasons to join in on the festivities. ’Tis the season of alcohol consumption (for the majority of people anyway)! A little concerned about how to rid your body of the next day’s hangover? Well, check out the following video for some of the most popular home remedies [...]
Elderberry for the Flu
Hi all! This is the official start of our home/natural remedy series! I thought these studies were interesting concerning using elderberry extract to help treat the flu. Just a note on the dosing: Liquid: 15 ml four times a day for 3 -5 days Lozenges: 1 four times a day for 2 days [...]
OTC Allergy Medications for Children: Part I
Allergic rhinitis, more commonly known as seasonal or year-round (perennial) allergies, or hay fever, occurs in about 40 percent of children in the United States. Since more over-the-counter allergy medications have become available, more parents are blindly self-treating their children, without learning the “ins” and “outs” of what they are giving them. Allergies: The Cause [...]
