2015

Pharmaceutical Apothecary: Frequently Asked Questions And Answers

The word "apothecary" is an old term that refers to a person who mixes and dispenses medicine. However, in modern times, the word apothecary means something very different. Not many people know what apothecaries are or what they do. These frequently asked questions can help you understand what modern apothecaries do and how they can help you.  What's the difference between an apothecary and a traditional pharmacy? Pharmacies dispense drugs prescribed by physicians.

Contact Lenses And Menopause: Two Tips To Avoid The Return To Glasses

Contact lenses are the convenient way to see clearly when you don't want to deal with the hassle of glasses. However, contact lenses can feel like you are wearing sandpaper when your eyes get dry and tired. Dry eye is one symptom of menopause and is caused by the drop in your hormone levels. However, before you give up on wearing contact lenses completely, there are two small changes you can make to make your lenses feel comfortable again.

Two Exercises To Loosen Your Stiff Wrists

If you frequently find that your wrists feel stiff and sore, performing some simple wrist exercises may help loosen them up. Keep in mind that these exercises will not cure a condition like arthritis or carpal tunnel, but they may help ease the symptoms so you're able to keep engaging in activities like typing and eating with utensils without experiencing pain. Exercise 1: Gentle wrist extensions and flexions. This exercise is a good one to try if your wrists become stiff after you've been inactive for a while, or when you first wake up in the morning.

Are You Stretching Correctly? Three Common Exercise Stretching Mistakes To Avoid

Exercising is an excellent way to maintain your weight, improve your heart health and boost your mood, and the majority of people understand that stretching before setting out on an intense cardio routine is important. However, only a small group of people are stretching correctly. If you don't stretch properly you increase your chance for an injury. Make sure you know how to stretch correctly. Too Much, Too Soon If you haven't worked out in years, chances are you wouldn't sign up for a triathlon.

3 Tips for Facing Your Colonoscopy Fears

Do you need a colonoscopy? Are you afraid of going through with the procedure? You're not alone. For many people, just the thought of a colonoscopy is painful. However, colonoscopies are important medical procedures. In fact, it could save your life if the test identifies a tumor, polyp, or other dangerous growth. While colonoscopy fears are certainly understandable, it's important that you overcome those fears and push ahead with the test.