Medication errors may lead to inappropriate medication use or cause a patient harm. Unfortunately, this is more common than one may think, but it is preventable. According to CNBC, medical errors are the third most common cause of death in America today. A significant portion are medication errors, where the patient is given the incorrect medication or… 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 »
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 »
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 »
Antibiotics are a common way to fight infections, but many don’t realize there are certain foods to eat while taking antibiotics. Antibiotic therapy is the first line of treatment for the majority of bacterial infections. Unfortunately, these drugs aren’t without side effects. Rarely, they can cause a variety of unpleasant symptoms like Bloating Diarrhea Nausea… Read more »
We all know that sugar is bad for us – but it seems impossible to avoid. With this list of good and bad sugars, you can make better decisions about your health. Sugar is one of the most difficult ingredients to avoid. It seems to be in everything, from your iced tea to your pizza… Read more »
December is a busy, yet exciting month. With all the excitement, it’s important to know these tips for staying healthy during the holidays. The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is certainly exciting. As fun as it is, though, it also means exposure to large crowds, less-than-sanitary shopping malls, and people or places we… Read more »
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs during the changing of seasons. There is winter-onset SAD, and summer-onset SAD, but regardless of the type — if you suffer from SAD, consider these 9 ways to combat it. Winter is coming. We’ve turned the clocks back an hour. The sun takes longer… Read more »
Some people say that age is just a number, but the reality is that age really does creep up on all of us at some point. Aging doesn’t mean we have to give up our passions and hole ourselves up in the house, though. As a matter of fact, keeping healthy and active is critical… Read more »
We have good news – well, depending on who you ask, anyway. Back-to-school time is just around the corner, and that means it’s almost time for little ones to head back into schools. For parents, it means having more time in the day to get things done. For kids, it’s a chance to learn and… Read more »
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