Over the Counter Medications (OTCs)
Eye Wash to the Rescue!
I can’t believe I haven’t touched on this subject yet -the almighty eye wash! Let me tell you how many times this simple eye irrigating solution has come to my rescue…A LOT! During my time of working the 3rd shift, my eyes would become irritated more easily. I don’t know why, maybe it’s because I [...]
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 [...]
Why Midol?
I received a recent email from a 16 year old girl. She said she was having cramps and her older sister said she should use Midol. She wanted to know what was in Midol and why it would work. So, I replied in video form -here ya go…
How to Treat Ringworm
Dermatophytes, more commonly known as “ringworm”, are the most common type of fungi that cause infection of the skin and nails. Most patients are happy to hear ringworm is due to a fungal infection and not an actual worm. Ringworm can occur anywhere on the body but typically involves the scalp, feet (athlete’s foot), and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
Miralax for Constipation in Children
Resting among the myriad of OTC medications available to treat constipation in infants and children is the little known powder dubbed polyethylene glycol (Miralax). Prior to October 2006, polyethylene glycol was available by prescription only, but after much review, it landed on the FDA’s Rx-to-OTC Switch List and started appearing on drugstore shelves throughout the [...]
Taking Birth Control Pills and the Morning After Pill Together
Just another video on, you guessed it…Plan B One-Step and Next Choice! Inspired by the many calls I’ve received at work from ladies inquiring about when they should take their birth control pill again after taking the “morning after pill”, I’ve posted the following video: So, if you haven’t taken Plan B One-Step or Next [...]
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 [...]
