Published: April 08, 2008
Have you ever uttered that exact phrase? Maybe you woke up with a terrible headache from one too many cocktails the night before, or you somehow got knocked in the noggin. Whatever your particular headache history is, you know that when you have one all you want is for it to go away – and fast! So what’s the best way to do that? Well, read on for some headache help!
Published: March 25, 2008
When was the last time you took a pain reliever? A few days ago? Yesterday? Maybe only a few hours ago? If you suffer from chronic pain – whether in your back, neck, joints or anywhere else, taking a pain reliever (prescription or over-the-counter) may be an everyday ritual. But do you always get relief? Perhaps you’ve tried one after another, hoping the next one will do the trick, but only end up disappointed once again at its ineffectiveness.
Published: March 18, 2008
Have you ever acted as your own personal pharmacist and mixed medications for a more powerful punch? Perhaps you didn’t get enough relief from one, so you decided to add in another thinking that should do the trick. I’ll be the first to point a finger – at my husband. I remember one time he took a leftover antibiotic, added some cold medicine for good measure and topped it all off with a few pain relievers – all to try to alleviate a bad head cold. Well, guess what? It didn’t help. He actually ended up feeling worse and proceeded to vomit a few hours later. And do you think he learned his lesson?
Published: February 19, 2008
We’ve all been there. Well, most of us have anyway - the morning after an office Christmas party, night out on the town, or beers with the boys. Some of you may have had enough mornings-after that you even have your own little hangover remedy or ritual to help you make it through the day. But do those remedies – whether pre or post drinking binge - actually work?
