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Herb-Prescription Interactions

August 12, 2015 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Herb-Prescription Interactions

People are buying herbal remedies for everything from migraines to memory preservation to depression. Where once you had to see an herbalist or naturopath to get the daily dose of herbs for what ails you, herbal products are now widely available in drugstores and health food stores, making the ability to self-medicate greater than ever. But with opportunity comes a warning: mixing herbal remedies and prescription drugs could be harmful to your health. Just like drug-drug and drug-food interactions, herb-drug interactions are very common. Some herbal medicines may cancel the effect of a prescription drug, while others may reduce or exaggerate it.
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When and why should you move to senior housing?

August 7, 2015 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on When and why should you move to senior housing?

Pat Colonna, writer and a senior-housing resident, recently said “Chronological age has little or nothing to do with making the decision to move to senior housing. It’s all about you.” She is absolutely right. Each individual needs to assess his/her own needs and resources before making a move. Preparing ahead is key to making the right move, at the right time, for the right reason.

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What you need to know about sciatica

August 5, 2015 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on What you need to know about sciatica

The word sciatica can be a confusing term that means different things to different people. Pain that radiates from the lower (lumbar) spine to your buttock and down the back of the leg is the hallmark of sciatica. Actually, sciatica is a set of symptoms rather that a true diagnosis. This point is important, as treatment for sciatic symptoms may be different depending on the underlying cause of the symptoms. […]

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Beat the Heat

June 19, 2015 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Beat the Heat

By April Howell, Pharm.D. Candidate for LIVING WELL Magazine As many young women get excited for summer and swimsuit season, they may try to get a head start on that golden bronze tan. I know […]

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5 Life Insurance Game-Changers

June 8, 2015 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on 5 Life Insurance Game-Changers

Life insurance industry innovations and trends that consumers should capitalize on in the New Year By Brian Greenberg for LIVING WELL Magazine If you’ve been putting off buying life insurance or revising your current plan, […]