Author Archives: Louise Savoie
What Are the Active Ingredients of the Pfizer Vaccine?
Near the end of August this year, the Food and Drug Administration gave the Pfizer vaccine its full approval. This is a step above Emergency Use Approval, and means that private individuals can now purchase their vaccine from any pharmacy in Cleveland, Ohio like us! Like any good consumer, of course, you should get to … Continue reading
Do Home Remedies Really Work ?
Home remedies are traditional medication or therapy that uses natural procedures and ingredients at home to relieve a certain illness or discomfort. But given the accessibility and low cost of home remedies, can they really replace prescription medications? Most people may turn to home remedies because of how accessible they are, granted that you can … Continue reading
Get the Right Medicine for Better Health
When we feel ill, most of the time, we just self-medicate and buy over-the-counter medicine to somewhat alleviate what we are feeling instead of consulting our doctors and getting checked because of some reasons such as no health insurance, no budget for doctors or prescription medications, and for the busy bees, no time. But are … Continue reading
What Is Herd Immunity and What Is Your Role in it?
You may have probably heard of the term herd immunity, how it is key to ending the COVID-19 pandemic and returning to normal, and how it is up to every one of us to achieve this. So, what is herd immunity? And more importantly, what role does each one of us play here? As your … Continue reading
Expired Medication? Here’s How to Dispose It
Have you checked your medicine cabinet or first aid kit recently? It may be time to dispose of some medication. Doing so does not only ensure that everyone in the family is safe from accidental ingestion, but it ensures the environment is safe from contamination, too. That said, do not just throw them in the … Continue reading
Side Effects of Psychotropic Drugs and How to Manage Them
Psychotropic medications are used to treat mental health disorders and cover any drug that affects mood, behavior, thoughts, or perception. These are usually prescription medications that regulate neurotransmitters. The five main types of psychotropic medications include antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications, stimulants, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers. These medications may cause a wide range of side effects but … Continue reading