Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2
Save Money on OTC Medications: Store Brands Are Just as Effective as Name Brands
Store-brand OTC medications contain the same active ingredients as name brands but cost up to 85% less. Learn why they're just as effective and how to switch without risking your health.
December 6 2025
How to Use a Medication Log to Prevent Overdose Errors
A medication log helps prevent accidental overdose by tracking what you take, when, and how much. Simple, consistent recording can stop dangerous drug interactions and double-dosing before they happen.
December 5 2025
How to Report Suspected Counterfeit Drugs to Authorities
Learn how to report suspected counterfeit drugs to authorities like the FDA, DEA, or manufacturers. Step-by-step guide on what to do if you find fake pills, how to preserve evidence, and where to report for maximum impact.
December 3 2025
Commercial Driving and Medications: What You Must Know for Safety and Compliance
Commercial drivers must follow strict DOT medication rules to stay licensed. Learn which drugs are banned, what’s allowed, how to stay compliant, and what happens if you’re caught with a disqualifying medication.
December 1 2025
Opioids During Pregnancy: Risks, Withdrawal, and What You Need to Know
Opioids during pregnancy require careful medical management. Learn the risks of withdrawal, how medication-assisted treatment helps, what to expect after birth, and why stigma shouldn't stand in the way of care.
December 1 2025
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: Medications and Neurological Assessment
REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is a warning sign of future neurodegenerative disease. Learn how melatonin and clonazepam manage symptoms, why neurological monitoring matters, and what safety steps can prevent injury.
November 28 2025
Digestive Enzymes: When Supplements May Help GI Symptoms
Digestive enzyme supplements can help with specific GI symptoms like bloating and fatty stools - but only if you have a diagnosed condition like EPI or lactose intolerance. Learn when they work, when they don't, and how to use them safely.
November 26 2025
Fiber for GI Health: Soluble vs. Insoluble Choices
Learn how soluble and insoluble fiber work differently to support gut health, manage IBS and IBD, stabilize blood sugar, and improve mood through the gut-brain axis. Get practical food choices and dosing tips.
November 23 2025
Recognizing Signs of Drug Allergies and When to Seek Emergency Care
Learn how to spot true drug allergy symptoms vs. side effects, recognize life-threatening reactions like anaphylaxis, and understand when to get emergency help. Get the facts on diagnosis, testing, and why mislabeling is dangerous.
November 22 2025
PTSD Nightmares: How Prazosin and Sleep Therapies Actually Work
PTSD nightmares disrupt sleep and recovery. Prazosin can help reduce them, but evidence-based sleep therapies like CBT-I and imagery rehearsal therapy offer longer-lasting relief without medication side effects.
November 18 2025