by Carissa Andrews - November 23rd, 2020
For most of us, 2020 has pretty much been synonymous with “stress.” Between the fear of getting the novel coronavirus, and the combination of working from home or distance learning, we’re lucky to be holding it together at all. Many of us are finding ourselves picking up unhealthy habits, some of which can be worse than others.
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by Natasha Tracy - November 2nd, 2020
Most of us know a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as about 3-7% of children have ADHD. And while medication has traditionally been useful in treating this, now, is it possible that video games could be a prescription for childhood ADHD? Read on to learn about ADHD in children and how a video game can now be prescribed to treat children with ADHD.
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by Carissa Andrews - October 19th, 2020
Did you know October is Liver Awareness Month? The liver is the second largest organ in the body and has some 500 or so critical jobs. Essentially, it’s a powerhouse by performing tasks such as producing proteins, cholesterol, and bile, as well as storing vitamins, minerals, and carbs. Plus, it breaks down toxins, alcohol, and medications.
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by Carissa Andrews - September 28th, 2020
When people turn fifty, it’s typically a crucial year for many people. Not just because it’s the big 5-0, either. Being fifty has been shown to kick of a number of health-related issues into high gear. However, many of them are also signs that might be easy to spot if you know what to look for. So, if you’re over forty, you might just want to perk up and pay attention. Here ‘s a list of 11 important health signs you need to be on the lookout for before your turn fifty (and of course, afterward).
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by CANPharmacyKing - September 24th, 2020
It will only take a few minutes and *your feedback is critical* for helping to share the realities of safe and affordable personal prescription importation with Congressional leaders and other decision makers.
Please take the NEW Campaign for Personal Prescription Importation Annual Survey!
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by Carissa Andrews - September 7th, 2020
Flying abroad during a pandemic has made this year’s travels far more challenging. There are new restrictions, rules, and precautions you need to be considering. From whether or not you’re allowed to travel, to the new documents required, and even mask requirements, you want to make sure you are as informed as possible.
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by Carissa Andrews - August 17th, 2020
Around the world, anxiety levels are high as schools reopen amid a global pandemic. Parents, teachers, and students are all facing the decision on how they want the 2020-2021 school year to look. And honestly, it’s no wonder. And honestly, it’s no wonder. With so much left up in the air, most of us are wondering which is the lesser of two evils – returning our kids to in-person schooling, with the chance of coming into contact with the coronavirus, or having them stay quarantined at home...
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by CANPharmacyKing - July 20th, 2020
Qvar Redihaler is an affordable corticosteroid inhaler you might want to consider (for patients over the age of 4). It’s also the first, and only, breath-actuated aerosol corticosteroid inhaler, which eliminates the hand-breath coordination needed for most other inhalers.
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by Carissa Andrews - July 6th, 2020
For those who don’t know, gout is an inflammatory arthritis and it affects about 4% of adults. Gout is caused by hyperuricemia, which basically means too much uric acid builds up in the body. When this happens, crystals can get deposited in the joints, which can trigger the swelling and inflammation.
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by Carissa Andrews - May 27th, 2020
You wouldn’t think it, but your thyroid plays a large role in many functions of your body. Most people know that this butterfly-shaped organ releases hormones to control your metabolism, but they also regulate other vital functions like breathing and overall voice quality. Whether you’re a singer, work in a call center, or just love to talk on the phone, your thyroid is needed to help you do your job. Yet for many, taking care of it can be difficult when the job you love could also be putting your thyroid in danger.
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