Understanding Botox for Medical Uses
Botulinum toxin, most commonly known as Botox, is a well-known cosmetic treatment used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. However, botulinum toxins are more than just a cosmetic treatment. In fact, they have been used for various medical indications,...
The Opioid Epidemic
In recent decades, there has been a national crisis in the United States of deaths caused by opioid overdoses. This has been labeled the opioid epidemic. Opioids are drugs that are used to treat pain. There are prescription opioids such as oxycodone (OxyContin),...
What to do when you’re prescribed a “Bland Diet”?
If you’re feeling poor or under the weather, particularly with stomach upset, you may be told to eat a bland diet until you’re better. A bland diet is one which consists of foods that are soft, cooked, low in fat, not spicy, and low in fiber. These types of foods are...
How to Avoid Rebound Congestion
What is Rebound Congestion? Nasal congestion, also called a “stuffy nose” is characterized by the feeling of a “stuffy”, plugged feeling in your nasal passages. It may or may not include a runny nose as well. Nasal congestion can stem most commonly from different...
