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D-Mannose for UTI Prevention and Treatment
I am super stoked to be sharing this particular post with you! Not only does it fall into our natural/home remedies series, but it provides information about an OTC treatment option for urinary tract infections (UTIs).
I cannot begin to tell you how many patients approach me with discomfort written all over their faces, looking for a way to rid their bodies of the classic symptoms of a UTI. Upon [...]
A Cheaper Way to Skip Your Period
The invention of Seasonale and Seasonique opened a whole new world for ladies of child-bearing age. A world that involves only having 4 periods a year!
Sounds like a dream come true, right ladies? The only catch is these birth control pills are quite pricey, even with the help of your prescription insurance (there are exceptions with certain insurances). Seasonale does have a [...]
Is Nitrofurantoin Safe to Use During Pregnancy?
Holy geez, I’m not digging this freaking freezing, messy weather here in Charlotte. The upside of the whole scene is it makes for a very relaxing weekend…movies galore!
I’ve got another video here for ya, once again about medication use during pregnancy. How bout that? This time I touch on whether it’s safe to use nitrofurantoin (brandname: Macrobid, Macrodantin) in pregnant women. In case you’re wondering, nitrofurantoin is [...]
OTC Medications for Cold Symptoms in the Eye
What OTC treatments are available for a “cold in the eye?” We received this very good question from one of our readers. Pink eye had been ruled out, and symptoms were not provided, so I sort of imagined what they might be.
“A cold in the eye” is most likely viral conjunctivitis, which may be part [...]
Avoid Using Depakote During Pregnancy
Good morning y’all!
Did anyone else noticed that we have very little information on the use of medications during pregnancy? Hmmm, guess I should get the ball rolling in that department.
Put together a little video on discouraging the use of valproate in women of childbearing age or during pregnancy.
NOTE: Related drug names are Depakote, Valproic Acid, Sodium [...]
OTC Weight Loss Products
As promised, I have put together a bit of an article on some of the different OTC weight loss products you can find at your local drugstore. The topic stemmed from a quick post I put up about Hoodia.
When it comes to OTC weight loss products, we must take into consideration that more studies are [...]
Vicks VapoRub on the Soles of the Feet to Treat Cough
Hey my peeps,
Real quick before I go to bed…
View this video to see how Vicks VapoRub can help treat your (or your child’s) persistent nighttime cough!
And that’s that!
Have you tried this before? Any experience with Vicks VapoRub to treat cough? Leave a comment below to fill us in!
Also, be sure to check out our FREE video course [...]
Need a Replacement for Your Blood Glucose Monitor?
For all of you using a blood glucose monitor to track your blood sugar levels, listen closely to this nifty way of getting a replacement monitor should your’s breakdown. Now, this info may not be relevant for your current machine, but it will come in handy for monitors to come in the future!
When you get your [...]
How to Get the Most Out of Your Coffee
To our dear readers:
The material you’re about to read will help lead you to a life of productivity with the help of my best friend, coffee. I’m about to reveal exactly how you can reap the maximum benefit from the world’s favorite caffeinated beverage!
Prepare to have your life changed forever.
Just kidding (kinda)! I figured [...]
Caffeine Content in Various Beverages and Foods
Good morning from Maine! Made the post-holiday trip up to visit with family and friends, and not surprisingly, my luggage didn’t quite arrive the same time I did. There appears to be some force field around the state, keeping my luggage from entering in a timely manner.
My goods can get to Singapore and Cambodia without [...]
