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Diabetes News
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When you are a diabetic, foot care is very important. Poor foot care can lead to serious health problems. Diabetes often damages nerves and reduces blood flow, especially to the feet. The American Diabetes Association estimates that one in five people with diabetes who seek hospital care do so b... |  | |
| Many people confuse medication side effects with a true drug allergy. Side effects are unwanted effects that the medication may have on the body. Upset stomach, headache, nausea, ringing of the ears, and dry mouth are some examples of side effects. Of course no one wants to experience these thing... | |
| Flu season is right around the corner. “The flu” (AKA influenza) is most prevalent from November to April each year. This virus has many strains, or forms, and is always changing and mutating to stay one step ahead of our immune system. Signs of the flu include fever, chills, sore throat, r... |  | |
| 1. Your pharmacist doesn’t know you
When you get your prescriptions filled a local independent pharmacy, the odds are that your pharmacist knows you. Also, he or she knows your medical and prescription history. A personal relationship with your healthcare providers is vital to receiving the... |  | |
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Back to school time is such a busy time for everyone. It can be especially difficult for our children after a schedule-free summer. There are, however, many strategies you can put in place for a smooth transition into the school year.
Set a specific bedtime and stick to it. Kids like a g... |  | |
| Vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin because our body produces the vitamin in response to sunlight. Vitamin D allows the body to use the calcium from our diet to keep our bones strong.
Vitamin D deficiency is common in those who suffer from milk allergies or maintain a vegetarian diet. Sym... |  | |
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Summer can be such an exciting time of year. It somehow seems like we all slow down just a little bit to enjoy life more. So many take vacations or just take time away from work to spend with family and friends. Many of us spend that time outside. And though that is a welcome change from... |  | |
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Spring time brings new life, blooming flowers, budding trees, AND SEASONAL ALLERGIES. For so many people with allergies, this time of year is less than pleasant. It creates many health difficulties including runny nose, watery eyes, itchy eyes & throat. Although there is nothing that can be ... |  | |
| Your job, your home, your spouse, your kids, supper, laundry, dishes... the list could go on and on. We all live such busy lives and there never seems to be enough daylight to get everything finished and in order. Unfortunately, this business can interrupt our sleep. Although all of the factors t... |  | |
| Heartburn is the most common symptom of many health issues such as acid reflux, indigestion, or peptic ulcer disease. For some patients, heartburn is mild, infrequent, and predictable. For others, it can be severe and persistent. Mild heartburn can often be treated without a visit to the physicia... |  | |
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