Is Coumadin From Sanofi Actually Coumadin?

Many patients are disappointed to learn that brand name Coumadin, manufactured by Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) has been discontinued in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and Saudi Arabia June 1, 2020. Some patients have been on Coumadin for over… Continue Reading…

What is the difference between ERFA and Armour Thyroid tablets?

Armour® Thyroid Tablets Allergan™ distributes Armour® Thyroid (thyroid tablets, USP) in the USA in the following strengths: 15mg (1/4 grain) 30mg (1/2 grain) 60mg (1 grain) 120mg (2 grain) 180mg (3 grain) 240mg (4 grain) 300mg (5 grain) Armour® Thyroid provides 38mcg… Continue Reading…

Healthy Pumpkin Scones

Healthy, Soft, flavourful pumpkin scones will take you fall baking to the next level! Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 22 minutes Ingredients – For Scones 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 120g 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground ginger… Continue Reading…

New Diabetes Medication, Oral Non-Insulin Technology What You Should Know

In a person with type 1 diabetes, the body has stopped producing insulin. The person needs to either use an insulin pump or inject the hormone several times a day. People with type 2 diabetes use insulin when other therapies… Continue Reading…

Spicy Ginger Lime Mixed Nuts

Everyone knows that store-bought mixed nuts often have a little too much oil for our health.  Roasted nuts are so flavorful and good for us, but how do you get the goodness of nuts without the oil?  Well, we know… Continue Reading…

Mental Health: Will it be the Next Crisis to Hit the World?

As summer is fast approaching, many health care workers are concerned that another crisis will be on our hands. There has been a surge in mental health concerns in recent times. While COVID-19 has been ripping its way through the… Continue Reading…

Will Xenical Help Me Lose Weight?

If you are trying to lose weight, you might consider a diet pill like Xenical or Alli. Both weight loss aids contain the same medication, called orlistat, but in different amounts. What Is Orlistat? Orlistat is a medication designed to… Continue Reading…

Vitamin D Deficiency May Boost COVID-19 Risk

People who are deficient in vitamin D may be at higher risk of contracting the novel coronavirus than those with sufficient levels, according to the results of a new retrospective study from Illinois. Individuals with untreated vitamin D deficiency were nearly twice… Continue Reading…

Are Medications from Canada, UK, Australia, Or Turkey the Same as Brand Name Products Approved by the U.S FDA?

According to a recent analysis, U.S. consumers, on average, would save 76 percent on the cost of brand-name medications made in America if they purchased from other countries instead of in the U.S. A poll from Kaiser Permanente indicated that 19 million… Continue Reading…

Affordable Generic Retin-A 0.1% for Acne Treatment or Anti-Aging Now Available

Your dermatologist may prescribe Retin-A to treat acne or winkles. Retin-A Vs. Tretinoin It is confusing when your dermatologist tells you that you’ll be using Retin-A, but the pharmacist hands you a tube of tretinoin. Not to worry, you have… Continue Reading…