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Speak Up: Do You Take Medicine You Can't Live Without?
Depending on your health history or medical conditions, some people rely on prescription medication in order to remain healthy, active, an in some cases to live. I am thinking of medications like asthma inhalers, insulin, and heart medication. I really don't like having to rely on taking medication every day in order to breathe, but I couldn't do everything I wanted to without it; and I'm so grateful that it's available.
Migraine Relief Techniques
Ever had a migraine? If you answered "no" - well then you are lucky. If you answered "yes" you don't need me to tell you that migraine headaches are both unbearable and disabling.
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Can Grapefruit Interfere With Medications?
Orange and grapefruit juices are great sources of potassium and vitamin C, but some of you said you shy away from grapefruit — not because you don't love the taste, but because it interferes with the effectiveness of certain medications. It's true. There are chemical compounds in grapefruit known as furanocoumarins (FCs) that affect the enzymes in the intestines and liver that break down meds.
Top 10 Most Medicated States
Where you live affects many elements of your daily life, like how often you walk to your destination as opposed to drive. Based on a new study by Kaiser Family Foundation, which side of the Mason-Dixon line you live on could affect how medicated you are.
According to numbers compiled by the Kaiser Family Foundation the top ten medicated states, based on the number of retail prescriptions filled per capita annually, were in the South.
Expiration Dates on Medication - Are We Being Duped?
OK...we've all probably done it once in our lives - taken a medication and then later realized is was way past its expiration date. But does it matter? Do medications really expire?
Fact or Fiction: Health Myths
The British Medical Journal likes to have a jolly good time with their Christmas edition and they like to expose medical myths. It is their gift to help you understand the ways of your body.
For Boxing Day, I thought I would edu-tain (yep educate + entertain = edutain) with a quiz.
FREE Sample Alert: Alavert Allergy Medication
It's FREE sample alert time again and this time it's allergy medication. I'd say it's very appropriate since this is one of the worst allergy seasons ever.
Alavert, the makers of the quick-dissolving tablets that melt in your mouth and provide non-drowsy, 24-hour allergy relief are offering FREE samples right now.
Liver Damage and OTC Pain Medication
Did you start your new Spring exercise regimen with a little too much gusto? Running for 60 minutes seemed like a great idea at the time right? Now every muscle in your legs is screaming with pain so you're going to take some pain medication, but you want to avoid the one that can cause liver damage.
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Overview- Introduction
- Brand Name(s)
- When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
- How to Use This Medicine
- How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine
- Drugs and Foods to Avoid
- Warnings While Using This Medicine
- Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine
5 Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore
We don't always feel 100 percent all the time, and it's normal to feel a little nauseous, tired, or sniffly every once in a while. These are minor symptoms though, and usually go away on their own. But there are a few red flag signals our bodies flash to warn us of serious medical conditions, and they're symptoms you shouldn't pass off as nothing.
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