Archive for July, 2010

First Defense for GI Ailments

Posted by Pharmacist on July 31, 2010
First Defense for GI Ailments

If you suffer from lactose intolerance, heartburn, acid reflux or other stomach problems, your physician or pharmacist can recommend a variety of medications to treat these problems.  As a first defense, you may want to try some natural remedies before you initiate a drug.  Here is a list of some of the best: Tea: A [...]

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Prescription Errors & Decimal Points

Posted by Pharmacist on July 23, 2010
Prescription Errors & Decimal Points

The small decimal point has the power of providing the precise medication for someone or wreaking havoc by providing too much or too little medication to patients.  Proper decimal point placement cannot be overstated.  Prescriptions that are faxed, written or typed on no carbon-required forms, or written on lined paper all carry the risk of [...]

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Ten Tips for Weight Loss

Posted by Pharmacist on July 13, 2010
Ten Tips for Weight Loss

Be realistic. Healthy weight loss is around 1-2 pounds per week.  Much more than that is going to be water weight.  One pound is equal to 3,500 calories.  So, you need to eat 500-1000 calories less a day or exercise to equal that amount.  The best way is a combination of both diet and exercise [...]

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