Life doesn’t always pan out the way we plan. Sometimes, chronic illnesses and age take away a person’s ability to remain independent and live a free, fulfilling life. The ability to rent medical equipment like wheelchairs, bath seats, walkers, and lift seats make it easier for patients to maintain as much independence as possible in… Read more »
Every year, an incredible 76.2 million Americans struggle to cope with chronic pain across the United States. That’s nearly 25 percent of the population, or one in every four people. With this many people suffering, it’s essential to find chronic pain management techniques that work for you. As the medical industry struggles to find good… Read more »
Whether you’re a senior or a caregiver living with a senior, the safety of your home is paramount to your health, happiness, and everyday life. That’s why many of us take measures to keep our homes safe, like installing security systems and automatic timed lights to prevent break-ins and robberies. While these actions do make… Read more »
March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month. Experts estimate that nearly one in 10 women will experience Endometriosis throughout her life. Given that approximately 157 million women call the United States home, that means 15.7 million women struggle with this debilitating disease. When Endometriosis strikes, it often begins silently. Most women aren’t even diagnosed until the… Read more »
When the temperatures start to turn and your kids are stuck in a classroom with their restless fellow students, viruses can flourish. There are numerous ways to counteract these seasonal viruses, but you may not be aware of the immune-boosting potential of essential oils. While these were once associated wholly with the alternative medicine community… Read more »
In the pharmacy, we come into contact with people suffering with influenzas and colds all the time, especially during the cold and flu season. We do everything we can to help patients just like you find practical solutions when they’re sick. Whether it’s an OTC medicine or just a recommendation to stay in bed and… Read more »
The Rise of CBD Oil The medicinal use of cannabis has been a hot topic for a while now, especially as more and more states have relaxed their regulations on its use and cultivation. Marijuana’s non-psychoactive cousin plant, hemp, is the source of the CBD oil that can be found at health food stores and… Read more »
In the pharmacy, we often talk about patient compliance and how it impacts treatment outcomes. “Compliance,” sometimes called adherence, simply refers to whether or not a patient follows all medication and treatment protocols at all times (e.g., taking the right dose at the right time each day). Compliance is necessary for every type of medication… Read more »
Inflammation: it’s one of the body’s key methods for reacting to injury and/or illness in the body. When it happens in the right circumstances, the inflammatory response aids your body by improving circulation, boosting temperature locally, and encouraging cellular regeneration. Swelling also boosts oxygen and nutrient transmission to localized cells, giving the area more of… Read more »
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. Whether your little one has yet to develop his or her first tooth or they’re currently making a fortune off of the tooth fairy, taking care of their teeth from day one is important. The American Dental Association (ADA) created National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) on February… Read more »
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