Nutritional supplements (multivitamins and minerals) have been a personal ire of mine ever since I started practicing medicine. It is overprescribed and nearly always asked for by patients. As the COVID 19 pandemic hit, the demand for ‘immune-boosting’ supplements and…
Quick Navigation First-Declutter. Second-Dispose. Third-Store. How I store medicines. Special considerations. Takeaway. Trivia. First- Declutter Second- Dispose Third- Store Important: Any storage area you choose should be prioritized on safety if you have small children and pets at home. How…
Water is the largest constituent of our body. With~ 60% of the male body and ~55% of the female body made of water, it is considered an essential nutrient. But how much should you be drinking? Studies have made varying…
The FDA and NHS say, ‘Don’t be tempted to use expired medicines,’ ‘After the expiry date, medicines may not be safe or as effective.’ So should you really go with that advice, or is it okay to treat your headache…
Note: EpiPenTM is a Epihenprine Autoinjector Device. Some other brands are Adrenaclick, Auvi-Q, ltellus, Anapen, Emerade, EpiPen, Fastjekt, FastPen, and Jext. Quick Navigation What Does Expiry Date Mean? Can you use an expired EpiPen? Does an expired EpiPen have any…