Archive for August, 2010
Eye Wash to the Rescue!
I can’t believe I haven’t touched on this subject yet -the almighty eye wash! Let me tell you how many times this simple eye irrigating solution has come to my rescue…A LOT! During my time of working the 3rd shift, my eyes would become irritated more easily. I don’t know why, maybe it’s because I [...]
Vitamin D for Kids
Vitamin D is all the rage now-a-days. I wrote an article Vitamin D -all about vitamin D in general and vitamin D in adults. But what about those kids?! Just like adults, the majority of kids have low levels of vitamin D. Kids are more likely to be inside and use sunblock, which blocks their ability [...]
Qualaquin for Nighttime Leg Cramps -No Good?
Hey folks, Watch out! Qualaquin can cause serious side effects, especially when used to prevent or treat nighttime leg cramps. Check out my short clip below to get the scoop. Keep in mind, most of the serious side effects occurred in patients using Qualaquin to prevent or treat nighttime leg cramps. Qualaquin is still FDA [...]
Griseofulvin to Treat Ringworm in Kids
In an earlier article I wrote a brief summary about ringworm treatments, so you may want to read How to Treat Ringworm first. I wanted to do a write up about griseofulvin because it is the most used to treat ringworm in kids that need an oral treatment. Griseofulvin (Grifulvin) is the current prescription drug [...]
Whey Protein…Whey What?
Whey protein…can’t say this is my favorite topic, but there was a request from a Charlotte native about the safety of this food supplement at a certain dose . What’s funny is I cannot for the life of me remember what daily dose he was taking (will have to get back to you on that)! That’s [...]
Why Midol?
I received a recent email from a 16 year old girl. She said she was having cramps and her older sister said she should use Midol. She wanted to know what was in Midol and why it would work. So, I replied in video form -here ya go…
Effects of Oral Contraceptives on Cholesterol Levels
Quick post and video for everyone…last minute packing (as usual) for the week of vacay that starts tomorrow promptly at 2PM! Running low on time at the moment Just wanted to inform you of the effects oral contraceptives (aka birth control, the pill, etc.) can have on your cholesterol levels. Check it out below! The progestin [...]
How to Treat Ringworm
Dermatophytes, more commonly known as “ringworm”, are the most common type of fungi that cause infection of the skin and nails. Most patients are happy to hear ringworm is due to a fungal infection and not an actual worm. Ringworm can occur anywhere on the body but typically involves the scalp, feet (athlete’s foot), and [...]
