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Over-The-Counter Medication: A Trending Practice, Its Benefits and Risks Involved
What do you mean by Over-the-counter(OTC) medication/medicine? According to the FDA, OTC medicines are medicines that can are accessible without any prescription. They are safe to use and effective if one follows the direction given on the label or as directed by their physician. Over-the-counter medication is a way of self-medication. In recent times self-medication…
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5 Best Ways To Save Money On Medicine Through Online Pharmacy
Medicines are essential for living a quality life. Many people who suffer from chronic illnesses like hypertension and diabetes require these life-saving medicines for a long time. Though your family might be covered under health insurance, have you ever thought about the medical expenditure done every month? We often spend a lot on medicines for…
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Missing your medicine dosage: should you be concerned or not?
Introduction Taking the correct dosage of medicine at the right time is very important. Taking the medication on time is of utmost importance whether one is suffering from an acute infection or chronic diseases like hypertension or diabetes, as it is the reason for treatment success. But we are humans. We tend to forget. However,…
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How Important are Probiotics and Prebiotics? Role of probiotics and prebiotics for gut health
Microorganisms are micron-sized organisms. In human life, within the human body, good microorganisms have a positive purpose. Microorganisms, especially bacteria, are present in parts like skin, body fluids, and the gastrointestinal tract (gut). The digestive tract has a fantastic array of microorganisms–the microbiome (“Microbiome is a collection of microorganisms, along with genetic information and environmental…
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Probiotics and Prebiotics: Your Guide to a Healthy Gut
What are Probiotics & Prebiotics? Probiotics- Probiotics are supplements which contain live microorganisms. They are gut-friendly and are efficient if consumed in requisite amounts. Prebiotics- Prebiotics, as the name suggests, are food for organisms already present inside the gut. Prebiotics has become increasingly popular than before. What do probiotics do to your gut & health?…
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Top 10 Supplements for Better Health & Wellness
Staying healthy in today’s busy life can be challenging, and that’s where supplements can help. They provide essential nutrients that your body may not get enough of through food alone. From boosting your immunity to improving energy and bone health, the right supplements can support your overall well-being. In this blog, we’ll explore the top…
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National Toothache Day: Key Facts About Oral Health
On February 9, National Toothache Day, we are reminded of the advantages and significance of dental hygiene. Toothaches, also called odontalgia in medical terms, are what they sound like: pain in one or more teeth. A single tooth or multiple teeth can cause toothaches. If you’re experiencing tooth pain, you might find it challenging to…
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Does Weight Loss Supplements Really Work?
It is hard to believe and resist when it is advertised that just taking some pills & supplements can help you lose weight. But do they really work? First, we need to understand what these weight supplements are that claim to help you lose weight. Weight loss supplements These weight loss supplements are sold as…
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Knee Pain Treatment: 5 Important Tips to Consider
Knee pain is a very common condition that all age groups experience. It can begin as mild pain and get worse over some time. Knee pain can occur due to an injury, overuse of knees, infection in the knee joint, or torn ligament or cartilage. Medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lupus, and gout…
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3 Most Important Things to Consider Before Taking a Substitute Medicine
A generic or substitute medicine is a pharmaceutical product identical to a branded medication in terms of dosage, safety, efficacy, route of administration, quality, performance, and usage. Manufacturers of generic medicine ensure that it has the same therapeutic effects as the branded version, thereby achieving bioequivalence. Any substitute medication must work the same in the…
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