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So You Want to be a Pharmacist?

Thinking about becoming a pharmacist? Don't worry about it. They make some really good drugs for that, and with years of counseling, there is still some hope for you. Many people wonder what we actually do....

9 comments    health work career
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The Grapefruit Juice Effect. Drug Interactions and the Dangers of Grapefruit with Lipitor, Allegra, Proscor, Zoloft...

Learn why you need to be careful when combining medications and grapefruit. Find out what drugs are affected and learn why it happens.

4 comments    health family safety
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Cayenne Pepper

There are two main types of cayenne available, capsules and tinctures. Many experienced herbalist and naturopaths believe that taking cayenne in a capsule form does not have the same effect on the body as taking it in a tincture.

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Vicodin and Percocet to Possibly Be Taken Off The Market

July 8, 2009 An advisory Committee to the food and Drug Administration on, 2009  recommended restricting the use of Acetaminophen. Acetaminophen is used in many common over the counter drugs as well....

9 comments    tylenol vicodin liver damage
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Deadly Cocktails: The Dangers of Mixing Prescription Drugs

The toxicology reports haven't come back yet, but you can probably add the singer and performer Michael Jackson to the list of victims of improperly administered prescription medications. Demerol is alleged...

3 comments    internet shopping death
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Colloidal Silver: An Alternative to Overuse of Antibiotics

Antibiotic over use is a major reason for bacterial resistance to treatment. Antibiotics can also lead to long-term internal problems. Colloidal silver is a natural alternative to antibiotics, is also antiviral, anti-fungal, used to treat intestinal yeast caused by antibiotic overuse and has many other benefits. It is purported to be effective in the early stages of HIV/AIDS, cancer, lupus, arthritis, psoriasis and many other illnesses.

20 comments    health cancer diabetes
A sample of different prescriptions you could be taking, in various forms. Inhalers, pills, etc. All have different effects on you, good and bad.70

Your Local Pharmacy, Your Doctor and Medications-Protect Yourself, Part 1

How to protect and educate yourself on your medications. Things Pharmaceutical companies may not want you to know and your rights....

0 comments    drugs doctor doctors
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Thyroid Medication

If you have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism or have had a thyroidectomy your doctor will probably prescribe thyroid medication. Common symptoms of hypothyroidism are: Weight gain Exhaustion Blurry...

3 comments    medication medications thyroid
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Side Effects - Beware

If you survive the medicine, you'll probably die of the side effects.  The Midlife Gals think you should just take more of the pills rather than less.  Just do it and see what happens, but have emergency...

0 comments    how to medicine side effects
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The Hunting Reaction

We've all had fevers. A fever isn't a disease, it's the reaction of the body to a foreign invader - bacterial or viral. Here is a great way to combat the fever without medications.

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