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Due to the FDA restrictions as far back as 2000 restricting the pharmaceutical companies and their salesforce in providing , through trips, dinners, lunches and a host of other benefits,  enticing and rewarding prescribers to prescribe  their medications. These companies have directed their sales initiatives towards DTC or Direct to Consumer practices now that they have had to reduce their presence and activities to the prescriber. 

My concern is the gaslighting of the consumer by the intensity and the number of advertiements seen on all media, specifically television,  and the complexity of the information given to non healthcare professionals. 

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More and more people especially those retired, on fixed incomes, and Medicare are having to have to find alternatives to the high cost of prescription medications that they are on for chronic conditions. Foreign pharmacies are now marketing their services to patients in the United States as an alternative to the high costs pharmaceutical companies are charging the domestic market. 

There are many FDA approved manufacturers in foreign countries with solid reputations but when selecting a foreign pharmacy you should ask these questions prior to giving them your business.

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There are three changes in our lives that increases the odds for a longer and healthier life. These life changes are not difficult as they may seem nor will it impact you financially, in fact it may save you some money. They are simple in concept and implementation, and with a little self-discipline are very achievable. We all want to live longer and healthier lives and not by spending money on outlandish and unproven dietary fads, supplements, or injections. 

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What are the three heat related illnesses. This episodes explains Heat Cramping, Heat Exhaustion, and Heatstroke with regards to causes, the effects on the body , how to prevent them, and what to do if you or someone around you shows signs and symptoms. This is a easy to understand conversation that will also provide how one can prevent the possibility of heat-related illnesses. 

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Medication shortages have drastically increased in the last decade causing an impact on the overall health and wellbeing of Millions of patients. The question is, what should I do when faced with this problem of not being able to obtain my prescription medication?. This podcast provides information to you, the patient, as to strategies and tactics to help you through it. 

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Common among the public are hemorroids and so I wanted to discuss what they are , causes and treatments, and  OTC medications available in the pharmacy. 

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Patients who come home after  ambulatory surgery have questions about the pain they may experience. This podcast presents some basic advice on storing opioid pain medications and what to be aware of when taking these medications.

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Thoughts concerning the medications, Wegovy & Ozempic, and their use in  weight reduction.  

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With the drastic increase in use of Marijuana for  medical  purposes the question is its effect on older patients taking prescription medications. The rise in medical marijuana use has seen a drastic increase in ER admissions for overdoses, especially among the older population. What should we be aware of when considering the use of marijuana for medical purposes  when your taking other medications. 

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This episode will provide information about Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis  with a brief outline and reference to treatments.  It will explain, in understandable language, what is Diverticulitis and Diverticulosis and how it affects us.