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What is Over the Counter Medication?   Over the counter medications are the medicines that can be purchased without a prescription of your doctor or healthcare provider. OTC medications are frequently used for a variety of minor health issues and are successful in treating...

Blood Work Need Fasting Fasting simply means you cease eating completely for a certain period. It is frequently required by doctors for common blood tests to have an ideal understanding of the patient's health status or condition. It is important to fast in order to ensure that...

By now, you must be familiar with the fact that smoking is a difficult habit to break. It’s an addiction that affects millions of people around the world and overtime, it can cause serious health problems if left untreated. Quitting smoking can be tough but it’s not impossible....

A traveler’s first aid kit is a set of medical tools and materials created especially for the purpose of helping travelers treat common illnesses and injuries that could arise whilst they are out. No matter if you’re going on a weekend getaway or a month-long vacation,  a first...

What Can You Do When You Feel the Urge to Smoke? When you first quit tobacco, you may feel yourself consumed with one thought and one thought alone: which is the urge to smoke. But if you really think about it, you’ll realize that most of our cravings only last for around three...

Congratulations on your pregnancy! As you eagerly anticipate the arrival of your little one, there are many important decisions to be made, including how you will provide them with the best nutrition. There are various options available, from breastfeeding to formula feeding to...

As a new mom, taking care of your baby might have become both an essential and a main part of your day since your baby means the world to you! As the little one should be growing healthily you might be feeding the baby with proper nutrition.  Did you know that breastfeeding...

Vitamin D What does vitamin D do for? What does vitamin D do for your body? Which food is highest in vitamin D? Which vi Does vitamin D affect hair? When should I take vitamin D in the morning or night? Can too much vitamin D hurt you? What does vitamin D do for your body?    ...

Understanding Vertigo - Symptoms, Types, and Causes Vertigo is more of a symptom of an underlying medical condition that causes dizziness and loss of balance. It makes you feel as if everything around you is spinning or you would feel like you are twirling. Vertigo is not...

Polio, which is also known as poliomyelitis, is a harsh virus that can damage the brainstem or spinal cord. The virus first spreads in the gut after entering the infected person's body through the mouth, then moves through their bloodstream until it reaches the brain and spinal...

What are the Signs of Cognitive Decline? Cognitive decline is where you lose the ability to think clearly and you can notice certain changes in your thinking skills such as remembering, paying attention, and learning things. You may notice some changes as you get older, even...

What is Pneumonia? Pneumonia is a major lung infection that severely affects the air sacs in one or both lungs by inflaming them. This common illness can cause the lung’s air sacs to get clogged with fluid or pus, causing the already bad symptoms to worsen. Doctors say this is...

What is Compliance Packaging? Compliance packaging is where all the medications or drugs prescribed for a patient are packed into one package, either a pouch or a pack. The medicines are organized based on the amount of dose required, the time of day it should be administered,...

Seasonal influenza often referred to as the “flu”, is a common viral respiratory illness that is caused by the influenza A or influenza B virus. These viruses affect the throat, nose, and lungs, and they can cause a sore throat, cough, fever, stuffy nose, and body aches....

What Is A Glucose Meter?  A glucose meter is a small, portable health tool used to figure out the level of sugar in the blood. It is a major element of blood glucose testing, especially the home blood glucose monitoring. A blood glucose meter is a common tool used by people...

Very often, expiration dates are labelled on prescription medications. You might wonder if it would be okay to take it after the expiration date or to just discard them, right?  You will learn what to do in this situation before taking something after its expiry date. Why You...

What is Inflammation? Inflammation is a defense used by your body against infection from things such as bacteria and viruses that can have an effect on your body. The inflammatory cells that the body's white blood cells release safeguard your body by defending it.   Hence,...

Travelling throughout the world is an incredible experience. Whether you're visiting family and friends, going on a business trip, or simply relaxing on vacation, there are a few things you should do before you depart. Planning ahead of time will spare you from unanticipated...

Type 2 Diabetes Diet Eating a balanced diet can help you manage your blood sugar levels and weight if you have type 2 diabetes. To satisfy your health demands, you can adhere to various eating habits and diets. If you have type 2 diabetes, you must include nutrient-dense foods...

Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes  Cigars, pipe tobacco, and chewing tobacco were the most popular tobacco products at the start of the 20th century. While cigarette smoking was starting to dramatically increase, mass cigarette production was still...