How to Get Rid of Hiccups
By Peter J. Rice, PharmD, PhD, BCPS, FAPhA I had the occasion to read up on hiccups today, and found them just too interesting not to pass along some information. We’ve all had hiccups at one time of another, and wonder where they come from, what they do, and often...
Why do doctors recommend taking CoQ10 with your statin medication?
What is CoQ10? CoQ10, also called coenzyme q-10 or Ubiquinone, is a substance produced by your body. It is found in most organisms, including humans. CoQ10 also can be found in some foods like oily fish and animal organs (ex. Beef liver). Additionally, CoQ10 is...
Depression & Anxiety Treatments
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) Introduction: The class of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a gold standard for managing certain mental health conditions. Widely prescribed and extensively studied, SSRIs can play a...
What is Gout and How to Treat it
What is gout? If you have experienced pain, redness, swelling, and heat of your toe joint, most often in the joint of the big toe, it is possible you have gout. Gout is a common type of arthritis that causes a great deal of pain. Gout is caused by an excess of...
