Medication Overview The Centers for Disease control and Prevention (CDC) reports that roughly 42 percent of adults in the US are considered obese. Obesity can cause a slew of health complications, including high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, sleep apnea, and more. All of these effects can negatively impact one’s quality of… Continue reading Understanding Ozempic (Semaglutide Injection)
A Comprehensive Guide: Augmentin (Amoxicillin Clavulanate): Uses and Medication Details
Augmentin (Amoxicillin Clavulanate) is a type of antibiotic available by prescription. It contains two separate medications: amoxicillin and clavulanic acid. Amoxicillin is a penicillin-like drug, and clavulanic acid is a beta-lactam. This combination allows Augmentin to fight different types of bacteria that amoxicillin cannot alone. Augmentin is used to treat several types of conditions involving… Continue reading A Comprehensive Guide: Augmentin (Amoxicillin Clavulanate): Uses and Medication Details
Indulging Smartly: Chocolate and CKD-Friendly Treats
Chocolate bars, chocolate chip cookies, hot chocolate, chocolate cake, the list goes on and on. Chocolate is a delicious treat that is found in so many different foods and beverages! It is especially popular during this time of year when Halloween candy is on every grocery aisle. If you love chocolate and have CKD, it’s… Continue reading Indulging Smartly: Chocolate and CKD-Friendly Treats
CKD-Friendly Fall Delights: Can You Eat Pumpkin Safely with Kidney Disease?
It’s that time of year! From pumpkin-spiced lattes to pumpkin ravioli, pumpkin-flavored everything is being offered at many coffee shops, bakeries, and restaurants. It’s the quintessential fall ingredient. Many people say that pumpkin is off limits when you have CKD, but is it really? Let’s find out. Eating Pumpkin with CKD Basics Pumpkins are fruits… Continue reading CKD-Friendly Fall Delights: Can You Eat Pumpkin Safely with Kidney Disease?
Prioritizing Mental Health: Insights for World Mental Health Day
October 10th is World Mental Health Day. The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. This day allows stakeholders working in mental health around the world to talk about their work and “what more needs… Continue reading Prioritizing Mental Health: Insights for World Mental Health Day
Sweet Treats and Chronic Kidney Disease: Finding Balance in Desserts
Donuts, cookies, cakes, breads, muffins. There are so many different types of baked goods! Baked goods can be a delicious treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea. But can you still enjoy your favorite baked goods with chronic kidney disease? Let’s dig a bit deeper to find out. Baked Goods Desserts &… Continue reading Sweet Treats and Chronic Kidney Disease: Finding Balance in Desserts
Balancing Act: Managing Your Mental Illness While Parenting
Mental Illness Can Impact Anyone, Including Parents Mental disorders are conditions that impact how a person experiences the world. These conditions can impact how you think, feel, and act. It may even impact how you cope with events, employment, and interpersonal relationships. Mental health conditions can affect anyone, truly. No matter your age, gender, or… Continue reading Balancing Act: Managing Your Mental Illness While Parenting
Unlocking Your Medicine Cabinet: A Guide to Safe Use of Common Over-the-Counter Medications
A well-stocked medicine cabinet is key to getting quick relief when you have an illness or injury. Knowing what to take and why is important to ensure that you get relief safely. There are a lot of different medications available for purchase “over the counter” (OTC) that can be used to treat many common conditions.… Continue reading Unlocking Your Medicine Cabinet: A Guide to Safe Use of Common Over-the-Counter Medications
When to Choose Urgent Care vs. the ER: Making the Right Medical Decision
When you are having a medical problem, sometimes it can be hard to know where to go for help. An Urgent Care has the appeal of typically being a quicker visit, and many areas seem to have as many Urgent Cares per square mile as New England has Dunkin’ Donuts. But there is nothing worse… Continue reading When to Choose Urgent Care vs. the ER: Making the Right Medical Decision
The FDA’s Ruling on Cough and Cold Medicines: What You Need To Know
On September 11th, an advisory panel to the FDA ruled that an active ingredient in many common over-the-counter cough and cold products is not effective. Phenylephrine, the drug in question, was found to reach the nose less than 1% of the time it was administered orally. Here is a short guide to all the questions… Continue reading The FDA’s Ruling on Cough and Cold Medicines: What You Need To Know