Ladies – have you ever had a yeast infection? Then you know how miserable it feels. You might find it surprising how many different, easy ways you can develop a yeast infection.
According to EverydayHealth.com, some daily habits can lead to yeast infections, so:
1. Stay away from the sweet stuff. Refined carbs aka white sugar, white flour, white rice, cookies, cakes candy and alcohol can lead to vaginal discomfort and odor.
2. Stick to cotton. Tight-fitting jeans, thongs and underwear not made from cotton won’t allow air to breathe around your vagina.
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Has your child ever been misdiagnosed? Or has your child been given the wrong medication? Medication and kids are a sensitive combo.
According to USNews.com, a study in Vancouver found that it is quite common for children’s meds to be given incorrectly. Over 100 medication errors were made in 83 homes from December 07 to September 09, 73 of those errors could have caused serious harm to the child and 10 of them did cause injury.
Eight ways to steer clear of making any problems are:
- Do not memorize! Ask your pediatrician for written instructions on how to give your child their medication.
- Ask questions. If you do not completely comprehend what the doctor is saying, ask them questions. Be crystal clear on the medication by the time you leave the doctors office.
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Here’s an awesome screencast by our newest intern, Colleen, walking you through the exact steps of how to get your Free Prescription Drug Savings Card from PriceDoc.com. You can read more about the program here.
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According to Reuters, “Children were the leading growth demographic for the pharmaceutical industry in 2009, with the increase of prescription drug use among youngsters nearly four times higher than in the overall population.” Last year, over one in four children in the U.S. and almost 30 percent of adolescents took at least one prescription medicine to treat a chronic condition.
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Traveling during the holidays? It always seems to start off exciting, right? How often, however, does it end with you pulling out your hair over lost luggage, delayed flights, or packed airports?
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Have any friends or family who constantly battle with anything from arthritis to massive headaches, back pain or joint pain? And all you can probably do is sympathize. But when the holidays roll around it gives you an opportunity to really help them ease their pain.
Health.com has outlined 10 special items you could purchase to save a friend or family member from another year of suffering.
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Does your son or daughter have trouble concentrating or have an incredible amount of energy? Have they been diagnosed with ADD or ADHD?
According to WebMD calls to the U.S. Poison Control Center from 1998-2005 rose 86% between 10-19 year old teenagers about abusing their meds.
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With all of the mumbo jumbo out there it’s hard to pick which skin care products are right for you. You’ll find dozens of over the counter products with sayings like, “maximum strength,” “original prescritpion strength,” and “clinical strength.” This article will help understand what these labels really mean.
The best way to find out whether you are really getting the “maximum” strength of an ingredient is to check the ingredients label, says Robyn Gmyrek, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Columbia University of Physicians and Surgeons. “Compare the label with other products o nthe shelf,” says Dr. Gmyrek, and check the percentage of the active ingredient in each product.
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As the US health care reform progresses, brand-name prescription drug prices climb, whereas the rest of consumer goods and services decrease. AARP executive vice president John Rother reports that, “drug makers are raising their prices and enjoying windfall profits, even as the rest of the economy is suffering.”
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