How to Better Interpret Side Effect Lists
Generally speaking, for something to qualify to be listed as a common side effect of a medication on that medication’s web page or WebMD, it must occur in 1-10% of the population taking the drug. For example, with Prilosec, a proton pump inhibitor used to treat acid reflux and/or gastric ulcers, they list headaches, nausea, vomiting, bloating, Continue reading
Treatment & Prevention of Yeast Infections
Women who are most prone to vaginal discharge and yeast infections tend to be between the ages of 21-35. Generally, this is the time of our lives that is most indulgent converging with the very first waning of our vital substances and energy. We consider for the first time (especially guys) that we might not be immortal. Go figure.
Cyclospora Outbreak & Explosive Diarrhea
Word on the street—that is from a doctor’s blog that my wife follows, Your Local Epidemiologist—is the most likely culprit of the recent, nationwide parasitic Cyclospora illness is packaged lettuce. With that said, they are still yet to identify the exact food, and instead for the time being recommend thoroughly washing all produce and eating—YOU Continue reading

