A colleague of mine recently published a video on Facebook that took me by surprise. Dr. Steve Jensen, the owner Jensen’s Community Pharmacies in Dexter and Saline, Michigan, learned about a ‘new” nonprescription product for heartburn. But it’s not really new – it’s been around for a very long time. Read on to find out why it’s not well known here in the US, how it works, and its risks and
What medications should be tapered rather than abruptly stopped? If you’ve stopped a prescription medicine in the past, you may have wondered if it was okay to stop abruptly. It’s always a good question to ask. There are many prescription medications that should be tapered slowly to avoid uncomfortable or even life-threatening consequences. With prescription medications, your doctor or pharmacist is in a great position to guide you. Or check
I went on a month-long adventure recently. No, didn’t go on a vacation abroad, didn’t hike the Appalachian Trail or climb a mountain. I used a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for a month to see how my lifestyle affects my blood sugar. Let me tell you why I did it, what I learned, and why I think you might benefit from doing the same! What is CGM? Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Nerve pain, especially in the legs, feet, and hands, is common among adults in the United States. Also called peripheral neuropathy, it affects up to 30% of adults, and nearly 10% of those over age 65. There are many causes of peripheral neuropathy, including: diabetes vitamin deficiencies trauma Infection immune diseases medications or chemicals Chronic nerve pain interferes with daily activities. Symptoms of burning or shooting pain, numbness and tingling