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July is GBS Awareness month (also called Group B strep), so this month, we will explore Group B strep antibiotics, infection, prevention and treatment. The first encounter most patients have with Strep B is during pregnancy; it’s common for doctors to test for, and treat, the disorder just before someone goes into labor. But what exactly… Read more »
More than 100 million people in the United States suffer from diabetes or prediabetes, and many of these people have difficulty understanding which foods are healthy. So, what is the best diet plan for diabetics? Keto. Atkins. The Meditteranean Diet. Gluten-free. Dairy-free. Vegetarian, soy-free, fruitarian, carnivore, Paleo… No wonder diabetics are so confused about what they… Read more »
May 12-18 is Food Allergy Awareness Week. This important event gives us the perfect opportunity to talk about a matter of extreme importance: food allergens in medications and how pharmacies can help sensitive patients avoid them. Food allergies are no joke. Depending on the severity of the allergy and the patient, they can cause everything… Read more »
There are countless ways to relieve stress, anxiety and bodily discomfort these days, but finding effective natural solutions to do so can involve a lot of trial and error. It can be even more difficult to find a natural solution that covers all three at once, until floating therapy. Enter Scott Andrade, owner of the… Read more »
April 27-May 4, 2019, is National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW). This year, we’ll explore what NIIW is, and why vaccinations for children are so important. This small facet of the World Health Organization’s larger overall World Immunization Week (WIW) gives us the chance to re-focus on the importance of vaccines. NIIW is also the perfect… Read more »
10-15% of the adult population in the United States suffers from IBS, but is there treatment for irritable bowel syndrome? What are your options? There’s nothing enjoyable about irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Sufferers struggle with a myriad of gastrointestinal symptoms that leave them feeling uncomfortable and, in some cases, afraid to leave their homes. The… Read more »
The fourth Tuesday in March of every year is American Diabetes Alert Day. This March, we’ll discuss the risk factors, management tips, and potential screening and treatment options of diabetes. The mission of this awareness campaign is to help the general public assess their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and, if possible, reverse those… Read more »
Mixing alcohol and medication can lead to dangerous consequences, but what about mixing alcohol and acetaminophen? Tylenol, Ofirmev, Mapap, Nortemp, and a myriad of generic pain relievers all have one thing in common: they contain Acetaminophen, one of the most common pain relievers on the market. While this drug has long been considered one of… Read more »
There are constant studies to examine how common drugs and medications may affect our bodies. Recently, many people are curious about dementia – specifically if certain common medications may increase your risk of dementia. Here’s what we found. Dementia is a blanket term for a series of different conditions that negatively impact the brain. These… Read more »
Winter is coming; technically it’s already here. This winter season, learn the difference between common cold vs. flu symptoms to get proper treatment. We’re already seeing a lot of common winter viruses, especially respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) among small children and, of course, the common cold. Experts have noted that the flu is off to… Read more »
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