Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2
Topical Analgesics: Lidocaine, Capsaicin, and NSAID Gels for Localized Pain Relief
Lidocaine patches, capsaicin creams, and NSAID gels offer targeted pain relief with fewer side effects than pills. Learn how each works, what they’re best for, and how to use them safely.
Basal-Bolus Insulin: Dosing Strategies for Optimal Glucose Control
Basal-bolus insulin therapy mimics natural insulin release with long-acting background insulin and mealtime doses. Learn how to calculate doses, adjust for meals and highs, and achieve better glucose control with this proven diabetes management strategy.
Heartburn Medications in Pregnancy: Antacids, H2 Blockers, and PPIs Explained
Learn which heartburn medications are safe during pregnancy, including antacids like Tums, H2 blockers like Pepcid, and PPIs like omeprazole. Understand dosing, timing, and what to avoid for safe relief.
How to Prepare for Allergy Testing for Antibiotic Reactions
Learn how to prepare for antibiotic allergy testing to confirm or rule out a penicillin allergy. Discover what to expect, how to stop interfering medications, and why testing can save you money and improve future treatments.
Medication Safety in Emergencies: What to Keep in Your Go-Bag
A medication go-bag ensures you have essential drugs and medical info during emergencies. Learn what to pack, how to store it, and why a 14-day supply matters more than you think.
Dry Eye Syndrome: Understanding Tear Deficiency and How Artificial Tears Help
Dry eye syndrome affects millions with symptoms like grittiness, burning, and blurred vision. Learn how tear deficiency works, why artificial tears often fall short, and what actually helps-beyond just eye drops.
St. John’s Wort and Prescription Drugs: What You Must Know Before Taking It
St. John’s Wort may help with mild depression, but it can dangerously reduce the effectiveness of birth control, transplant drugs, antidepressants, and more. Learn which medications it interacts with and what to do instead.
How to Store Medications Safely in Hot Climates While Traveling
Learn how to protect your medications from heat damage while traveling in hot climates. Essential tips for insulin, EpiPens, birth control, and more to stay safe on the road.
Occupational Lung Diseases: Silicosis, Asbestosis, and How to Prevent Them
Silicosis and asbestosis are deadly but preventable lung diseases caused by workplace dust and fibers. Learn how they develop, who’s at risk, and the proven steps to stop them before it’s too late.
Antidepressants for Teens: Understanding the Black Box Warning and What Parents Need to Know
Antidepressants for teens carry a black box warning for increased suicidal thoughts, but research shows avoiding treatment may be more dangerous. Learn what the warning really means, how to monitor safely, and why therapy combined with medication often works best.