Natural/Home Remedies
Treatment for Ingrown Toenails
We received this question recently: I have an ingrown toenail. It’s hurting less and the top is white. I do not want to go to a doctor. Is this ok? My mom said that I just have to keep cutting it and it will just work itself out. Is there any way I can prevent [...]
How to Use Tampons
We received this question from one of our younger members… I am afraid to put in a tampon. I’m 13 and i’ve had my period for about a year. All the while i’ve been using pads. I just got my period again today. (bummer, right?) and on Wednesday i’m leaving to go up to my [...]
Natroba -New Treatment for Head Lice
There is a new treatment out there for head lice -exciting! If you want some more indepth info about head lice and other options for treatment, please read Catie’s article Nix for Head Lice -it will give you all the gritty details. Natroba (spinosad) is a new prescription topical treatment for head lice. Natroba seems [...]
All About the Vitamin B’s
Vitamins! Everyday, I am asked about vitamins! Which is great because I feel that most health “issues” should first be treated with lifestyle changes and vitamin supplementation. I find the family of B-vitamins quite confusing. I think one of the reasons the B vitamins are puzzling is because half of them go by a number (B12) and the [...]
Cranberry Juice for UTIs
Does cranberry juice treat and/or prevent UTIs? The answer: TREAT -no; PREVENT -maybe… So, there is no supporting evidence that cranberries/cranberry juice treats UTIs. But there are some studies that show cranberries can help prevent UTIs. Cranberries work by stopping bacteria from sticking to the bladder wall…making it difficult for the bacteria to stick around [...]
Energy Drinks!
I have had a love/hate relationship with Red Bull from my days in pharmacy school. Before pharmacy school, I didn’t even drink coffee -my only caffeine was an occasional diet coke. And now…I heart Red Bull -even though I secretly think is full of chemicals and super bad for me. Hmph… There is some recent [...]
How to Treat Bad Breath
Halitosis -fancy word for bad breath- is a common complaint. It goes beyond having coffee breath after drinking coffee or garlic breath or even the horrible Dorito breath. So let’s go over some background first… What causes halitosis? 90% of the time it is due to bacteria build-up in the mouth. The bacteria is usually found inbetween [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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*!
