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Cold sores can be painful and unsightly. There is much good treatment available to reduce the symptoms but the key idea is to treat early. Those who have endured many cold sores will know that faint tingling sensation that heralds the start of another one. That’s the time to start treatment. One of the best products available right now is Abreva.
Now that winter is here and we aren’t getting our vitamin D needs met by sun exposure, it might be a good time to add one 1000 unit vitamin D tablet daily. If we don’t get enough vitamin D, our calcium levels drop and our body starts to draw calcium out of the bones which can lead to osteoporosis.
Endoscopy is a method of looking inside one’s digestive tract to check for abnormalities. It is often done in the esophagus and stomach areas. A new type of endoscope has a microscope attached that will take videos of specific areas to increase the chances of getting good samples for biopsy or even eliminate the need for a biopsy. It helps to see cells that could be precancerous and this can lead to earlier treatment and better outcomes.
When giving medication to babies or young children, give the right dose by using a calibrated oral syringe or spoon. The size of a teaspoonful in various brands of cutlery can vary greatly. Using calibrated oral syringes or teaspoons will ensure you give the right dose.
Check with our expert staff for these accurate measuring devices and for excellent advice on all matters pertaining to medications for you and your family.