Natural/Home Remedies
Muscle Cramps From Earl Grey Tea
I’m on a roll with the muscle issues -muscle injury from high-dose simvastatin (check that post out by clicking here!) and now muscle cramps caused by drinking too much Earl Grey tea! I know we’ve been talking about home remedies a lot, but this is one instance where an herbal delight like Earl Grey tea [...]
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
Cinnamon for Diabetes
Cinnamon, or as my friend’s daughter says -cinnnnannnannnim has been used medicinally since way back in ancient times. Fast forward a bit…to a few years ago….a study was done that found that cinnamon can help people with diabetes type 2 control their blood sugar. Cinnamon was thought to help move the glucose from the blood [...]
Chia For Your Health?!
Cha-cha-cha-chia pets can be healthy for you?! Yes…the chia pet sprouts are edible and healthy for you! The seeds that are used in the chia pet are edible too. Chia seeds are high in fiber and protein and contain calcium, magnesium, B vitamins (great for energy) and antioxidants. Chia also has a high level of ALA type omega-3 [...]
Omega-3: Flaxseed versus Fish Oil
Many patients are now adding omega 3 to their diet -either through food or supplements. Benefits of omega-3 include decreased risk of strokes and heart disease. Omega-3s are also known to reduce symptoms of depression, ADHD and joint pain. The best way to add omega-3 to your life? Eat fatty fish at least twice weekly. Fatty [...]
Glucosamine, Chondroitin and MSM for Joint Pain
Joint pain can be irritating and -of course painful! There are different options on how to treat joint pain. One of the best supplemental treatments is with glucosamine and chondroitin… Please leave us a comment about your experience! 90 Ways to Save Money on Your Prescription Medications -great FREE source for money saving tips and [...]
I Heart Red Wine
This is an oldie but goodie -red wine for the heart! I am asked on a regular basis if alcohol is good for the body. I actually have one older gentleman that asks me every month if he can drink a fifth of scotch with his medicine…but that is a different story. Why red wine? [...]
Treatment for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
Long enough title for ya?! There are a couple of articles for background info about Diabetes Type 2 Overview and What is Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy? Which brings us to -How to treat diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain… Number 1 treatment: Blood glucose control! If the blood glucose levels are kept within range, neuropathy can be slowed [...]
Neti Pots -Helpful or Harmful?
A few years ago, the Neti Pot was on the Oprah Show. That day marks the official beginning of the “Neti Pot Craze!” From that day forth, pharmacists are asked daily about the “Oprah nose pot thingie”. Of course, the saline rinse/Neti Pot has been used for centuries but it takes Oprah to make it world [...]
Benefits of Caffeine
Hey all! I totally heart caffeine -soda, red bull, coffee…whateva! And the best part is…there are health benefits associated with caffeine So, just to go over some of the benefits of caffeine… Headaches: Taking caffeine with pain medication (Tylenol, Alleve, Motrin, etc.) works better than pain meds alone. Caffeine helps the pain medicine get into the [...]
