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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 [...]
Protect Your Skin From the Sun!
I’ve been running outside quite a bit lately, and when I say running I mean trotting along at a slow pace for about 35 minutes. Even with this little amount of time in the sun, I come home with a tanline on my wrist where my fabulous Nike watch was placed. This concerns me…only 35 minutes and the pigment of [...]
Who Should Get the Zostavax Vaccine?
If you haven’t already noticed, some retail pharmacies are starting to offer the Zostavax vaccine by prescription only. Zostavax is the vaccine that is used to prevent you from getting shingles (herpes zoster). However, before you run off to your physician’s office to get a prescription, stop and ask yourself a couple of important questions first! Do I really need [...]
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 [...]
Name Change: Kapidex is Now Dexilant
This may be a little on the late side, but just in case you’re behind the ball like I was on this matter, I decided to post a video on what in the world happened to Kapidex. Did you go to the pharmacy to pick-up your Kapidex only to find out that you were getting a [...]
Muscle Injury Caused by Simvastatin
Memorial Day weekend wouldn’t be complete without a post on simvastatin (Zocor), a cholesterol-lowering medication and a member of the class of drugs we call “statins!” After reviewing results from the major clinical trial called SEARCH and going over information from other sources (i.e. adverse event reports), the FDA has issued a warning to the public and healthcare professionals that the highest approved dose [...]
Plan B One-Step vs. Generic Next Choice
Alright, it’s about that time…back to covering some info on Plan B One-Step and its close friend, Next Choice. Com’on, you know I couldn’t stay away from the topic for too long! Just gotta cover my bases when it comes to the ”morning after pill.” :) Here’s a quick comparison, in video form, of the two emergency contraceptive products available [...]
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 [...]
The Best OTC Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Oh boy, it’s time to do an introductory comparison of the three Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) that are available over-the-counter. As of right now, you can get your hands on Zegerid OTC, Prilosec OTC, and Prevacid 24HR to treat your irritating and painful stomach ailment without having to get a prescription from your physician. With [...]
