Managing your Medications and Health in the New Year

Managing your Medications and Health in the New Year

Happy New Year! You’re likely reading this post (and hopefully other posts on this website!) because you want to be as healthy as possible. BetterMyMeds is dedicated to helping you do that by providing what pharmacists call “Medication Management Services”. This post is the first of a series that will give you more information about Medication Management. What it is, what BetterMyMeds offers, and more importantly, what part you play in managing your medications and health.

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Thanks to You, the Friends of Better My Meds

Thanks to You, the Friends of Better My Meds

I’ve been hearing lots of people (including myself) say it feels crazy that It’s nearly the end of November already. Somehow this year seems to have flown by. And now Thanksgiving is upon us. So instead of talking about a health-related topic, I’m devoting this post to you, the readers and supporters of Better My Meds. I’m thankful for all of you who read these posts, call me for information

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Stress Reduction, Relaxation, and Adventure in the Northeast US!

Stress Reduction, Relaxation, and Adventure in the Northeast US!

Better My Meds is all about using non-medication strategies (along with meds, of course, when needed) to prevent and treat chronic health problems. Taking time off for relaxation and stress reduction is one of those strategies. That, plus you haven’t heard from me in a few weeks. So this post will be a brief way to 1) tell you what I’ve been up to and 2) remind all of us

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Saw Palmetto For Prostate Health

Saw Palmetto For Prostate Health

Saw Palmetto is a dietary supplement that’s been used for thousands of years as a natural remedy. It’s most typically used to treat urinary symptoms due to prostate gland enlargement in men. In this post we’ll look at the potential health benefits of saw palmetto. We’ll also look at the roadblocks to achieving those benefits. Starting at the beginning Saw palmetto is a shrublike tree with fan-shaped leaves that’s native

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