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Xopenex versus Albuterol

Get ready to save some money… Xopenex nebulized solution is super duper popular with pediatricians.  Xopenex (levalbuterol) is only available in brand.  It came out on the market with hopes that it would work better and with less side effects than good ole generic albuterol nebulized solution. Unfortunately, Xopenex works only just as well as [...]

Keep Bugs Away!

What bug spray can I use on my baby?  What is the best bug repellent?  Are there any natural bug sprays?  What about the bug spray/sun block combo products?  The questions go on and on….It is summer and along with the heat and super long days come…bugs!  Go ahead, watch the video and learn some [...]

Vitamin D

Most of us have low vitamin D levels now-a-days.  It is most likely due to us being indoors more and our better use of sunscreen.  Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency include muscle pain, bone pain and tingling -which may not seem so bad but vitamin D deficiency has also been associated with worsening of asthma, cancer, [...]

Garlic for Better Health

Garlic is super duper yummy AND it is good for your health -it can help with blood glucose control and work as a digestive aid and an antibacterial agent.  It can also help you with blood pressure and cholesterol! Save some greenbacks -90 Ways to Save Money on Your Prescription Medications *FREE*!

Yeast Infections and Diabetes

Here is a quick video reviewing yeast infections in women with diabetes… Want more info on -Boric Acid for Yeast Infections. Want to learn about how to save some money at the pharmacy?  90 Ways to Save on Your Prescription Drugs -totally free, ya’ll!    

Stop Irritation from Patches

Many drugs are now available in topical patches -which can be wicked convenient but irritating.  Steroid sprays can help prevent the irritation… Want to learn about how to avoid the irritating bills at the pharmacy?  *FREE* video series 90 Ways to Save Money on Your Prescription Drugs.

Diaper Rash Treatments

Diaper rash -not fun for the baby nor the parental units -so here is the 411 on diaper rash treatments… 1.  Naked Time and Diaper Changes:  One of the best ways to treat/avoid diaper rash -allow the baby some naked time.  Clean the diaper area then let them air dry for a bit.  Also be [...]

Colon Cleansers

Many patients ask about colon cleansers and detoxifying packages -here is my response (you may not like it … Some news you will like…90 Ways to Save Money on Your Prescription Drugs FREE

Who Should Take CoQ10?

There is alotta talk out there about CoQ10 -who should use it and for what.  So, here is the info… First off, a couple of  disclaimers -the studies that were done including coenzyme Q10 often contradict each other.  CoQ10 supplements can interact with some medications- so be sure to check with your physician or pharmacist before [...]

What are Bioidentical Hormones?

Let’s start at the very beginning … First came hormone replacement medications.  They are exactly what they sound like -medications that a patient takes to replace hormones that the body is no longer making.  This is a bit of a simplification, but you get the picture.  A good example of this is using hormone replacement therapy as a way [...]