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Generic Meds May Not Be a Good Idea
I’ve always been a proponent for generic medications because they are more affordable and supposedly contain the same biologically active ingredient. For years, I’ve highly recommended them to people who couldn’t afford the name brand,
5 Tips to Survive on Hydrocodone and Other Opioids
Vicodin and Lortab are two brand names of one of the most popular drugs in the entire world! Generically, it is called “hydrocodone with apap” where the “apap” is an abbreviation for acetaminophen (aka Tylenol®).
You Can Order Your Own Blood Work and Lab Tests
It’s very convenient now to order your own blood test or urinalysis, or other lab test. I asked 6 people today, and no one knew this, but it’s huge and can speed up your healing
Does MRI Contrast Stay in the Brain?
NOTE: I have begun posting reader comments that are flowing in, these are at the end of this artcle. Thank you for these.Gadolinium is a silvery-white heavy metal that is injected into the body through
7 Reasons Not to Take Vitamin K with D
If it isn't clear from the title of my blog yet, I'll make it clear. I don't normally recommend combo supplements of vitamin D3 with vitamin K (either K1 or K2). I get asked all
Ease Depression & Anxiety Now
Dear Pharmacist Suzy, Last week, you gave a ‘Dumb’ Award to “anti-depressant drugs and the doctors who prescribe them for every woman who is tired or tearful.” I struggle with depression, and my medications don’t
How Fruit Acts Like Medicine
Some people eat nothing but fruit. They are called fruitarians and being a fruitarian is something you choose. While I do not support a 100% fruit-only diet for everyone, I definitely see the virtues in
Mullein Has 7 Tremendous Medicinal Benefits
So many healing remedies abound in nature, and you can take advantage of them easily because mullein comes as a tea, herbal supplement, ear drop and more. Today I want to teach you about mullein,
10 Natural Ways to Treat a Diaper Rash
Diaper rashes are a misery for all involved! Most babies will develop a diaper rash before the age of two, and while there are good commercial creams available, sometimes they simply don’t work or contain
Metformin’s Pros and Cons
Introduced in 1995 when I was just 30 years old, metformin quickly gained traction in the medical arena as the drug of choice to use in diabetes. Prior to its introduction in the United States,
Why Cells Don’t Absorb Thyroid Hormone
No matter what medication you take, or how much T4 your thyroid gland produces, it doesn’t matter if the cells aren’t taking up the thyroid hormone. In other words, you can take (or make) thyroid
Hormone Strategies for Fatigue and Menopause
Many times, when a woman is fatigued and experiencing post-menopausal symptoms, practitioners are quick to recommend hormone replacement therapy, referred to as HRT. This can mitigate the symptoms of menopause, and particularly serves as a
Statins are Drug Muggers of DHEA
DHEA is dubbed the “Fountain of Youth” hormone, and it is produced in high quantities during your younger years. After age 30, it slowly begins to decline. It may eventually flat-line, especially if you are
Surprise, Surprise… Eggs Reduce Risk of Stroke
For years, folks have been afraid of eggs, and how they are “bad” for cholesterol and LDL. Long gone are the days where people drank them raw like Sylvester Stallone did in Rocky… and no
6 Mind-Blowing Reasons You Should Take Selenium
The Greek word “selene” means moon, and that’s where the trace mineral selenium gets its name. It was discovered in Sweden in the year 1817. If you’re a man thinking of selenium, think of it
Albuterol Helps Kids Undergoing Tonsillectomies
If your child has to undergo a tonsillectomy, there is important research newly published in JAMA Pediatrics that I’d like to share with you today. It’s called The REACT Randomized Clinical Trial. About 30 years
11 Ways You Ruin Your Teeth
You may unknowingly be harming your teeth unwittingly with all the things you do, eat or drink. You’ll want to read this article if you love to eat citrus fruit, or drink coffee, citrus juices,
Caffeine Is An Alternative to Stimulants for ADHD
Caffeine is the number one stimulant and and psychoactive drug in the world! Would it surprise to know that caffeine works similarly to medications that treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? It may be a
Don’t Get Pinned with Diseases You Don’t Have
When you purchase over-the-counter medications or receive a prescription, you take the pills with sincere hope that you’ll feel better. For sure, the pills may do the trick, for example, stop reflux, or relieve arthritis,
5 Natural Remedies for Reflux and Esophagitis
I finally got reflux and heartburn after all these years. I have newfound respect for those of you who deal with it! Writing about it is one thing, experiencing it is totally another. For me,
Calendula Soothes Reflux and Skin Problems
In spring, we all like to hike and play outdoors. Getting bumped and bruised is more apt to occur as well. A natural remedy for this is calendula, and it’s sold in health food stores
Colon Cancer Grows Faster with Sugary Drinks
It’s more bad news for sugary drinks that contain high fructose corn syrup or HFCS. According to a new animal study, consuming a small amount of this sweetener can speed up the growth of tumors.
Olive Oil Reduces Cancer and Risk of Stroke
Olives are something I’m fanatic about. I’ll eat any kind, any flavor, and time of day or night! I’m obsessed with them.Olive oil is the liquid fat which comes from the olive tree. It is
5 Brand New Ideas to Treat Diabetes
Diabetes affects millions of people each year, and some of the complications are fatal. The market trends are staggering as the global diabetes drug market is expected to exceed 76 billion dollars by the year
Low Dose Aspirin May Help Preeclampsia
Pregnancy should be a time of joy, but sadly for some women it brings unexpected health challenges. Preeclampsia is a condition that occurs during pregnancy where blood pressure spikes very high and excess protein spills