Statin medications like Lipitor and Crestor are the new everyday Aspirin. Everyone and their mother is taking them. There are actually serious articles looking at the addition of statins to the public water supply. These medications play a role in reducing cholesterol. Although, cholesterol isn’t the major player in heart…
Corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory medications that mimic the natural anti-inflammatory hormones in our body. They are used to control an overactive immune reaction in multiple conditions like rashes, allergies, asthma, and autoimmune disorders. They are potent and highly effective, but have significant unwanted effects, the degree of which is usually dose-dependent…
Staying on or coming off anti-depressants When is the right time and how to do it safely and effectively. Coming off anti-depressants is not easy and often is a time where we have to ask questions to make sure we are prepared. Many people want to know how to safely…