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Advice from our pharmacist. A new topic every month! Current Topic: Don't Forget Your Flu Shot Remember the most frequent side effect of the influenza immunization is soreness of the injection site. Past Months: Preventing Falls There is talk that Vitamin D may reduce the risk of falls in the geriatric population. The mechanism is thought to be by improving muscle strength. Low Dose Aspirin Taking your low dose Aspirin 81mg at bedtime rather than on awakening can significantly reduce blood pressure. Make sure you always use "coated" ASA to protect your stomach. Winter Season Advice: Improve Your Immunity Today Dr. Gifford-Jones explains the benefits of EpiCor, a natural way to strengthen the immune system. For the complete article c lick here . A Laxative in my Ear You may have had your doctor recommend docusate liquid (a stool softener) to help remove ear wax. There is some evidence to suggest that it can help loosen ear wax if left in the ear for about 10 minutes, then allowed to drain out. Excessive Sweating Here's one that is unusual. How about using a calcium channel blocker (Diltiazen) to decrease excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) from the palms and soles. Normally this drug is used for Angina and/or hypertension. Apparently, it blocks the calcium influx necessary to stimulate the release of water from the sweat cell. New Treatment for Head Lice Try new Resultz. It has no chemical residue and works in just 10 minutes. Another application should be applied after 7 days as some eggs may not have been killed after the first treatment. If you have any questions call 1-866-295-4636. Bloody Eyeball? Have a bloody eyeball? This is known as subconjunctival hemorrhage. It will usually clear on it's own and is normally harmless. It can be caused by lifting, sneezing, coughing or by rubbing the eye. If your vision changes, notify your physician. Coldsore? Finally an over the counter cold sore product which can shorten healing times and duration of symptoms. ABREVA, which contains 10% Docosanol acts by changing the cell membranes that surround healthy skin cells. This acts as a barrier to the cold sore virus. It is always best to start therapy as soon as symptoms appear, such as itching and burning. Medication Storage Some medications require storage in a fridge. There are some basic principles that you should follow. Always keep them on a shelf where they cannot be knocked over or mixed with food. Try not to keep them on a shelf on the refrigerator door as temperatures may fluctuate with constant opening and closing. If you have left your medication out of the fridge for an extended length of time, contact your pharmacist for advice. And always keep medication out of the reach of children. Planning a Trip? Planning a trip south this year? If you are thinking of traveling to Cuba , Mexico or the Caribbean , consider protecting yourself against hepatitis a & b. You can contract hepatitis from a single contaminated ice cube, even in a 5 star resort. Twinrix is a vaccine given in 3 doses. Side effects are few however peace of mind is tantamount. Please consult your physician. Head Lice Head lice It's that time again and the kids are back at school.

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