by Jaimin Dave, R.Ph, CDE | Nov 14, 2019 | Health Tips
Spotting blood in your urine is alarming, especially when you’re unsure of why it’s occurring. Also known as Hematuria, blood in urine that is visible may be an indicator of a serious medical condition that requires an evaluation to confirm the cause. However, being...
by Jaimin Dave, R.Ph, CDE | Oct 9, 2019 | Health Tips
Inflammation is your body’s way of defending and protecting itself from threats against it, such as injury, illness and infection. The inflammatory response involves an increase in white blood cell production, immune cells and cytokines to combat the irritation to the...
by Jaimin Dave, R.Ph, CDE | Sep 19, 2019 | Health Tips
The ketogenic diet, commonly called keto, is the next big fad to lose weight by lowering carbs. It is quite like the Atkin Diet, substituting the calories from carbohydrates with calories from proteins and fat. Keto involves cutting back on easy-to-digest carbs, such...
by Jaimin Dave, R.Ph, CDE | May 21, 2019 | Health Tips, Pharmacy Guide
Whether they’re newborns, toddlers or preschoolers, it’s difficult to tell identical twins, also known as monozygotic twins, apart. While you’ll definitely notice differences over time, it can still be hard to distinguish between them. To tell them apart, you’ll...
by Jaimin Dave, R.Ph, CDE | May 17, 2019 | Health Tips
Doctors suggest wearing compression stockings for many medical issues. They compress your legs, increasing circulation up and out of your legs and feet. If your doctor recommends that you start wearing compression stockings, it is imperative to know how to put them on...
by Jaimin Dave, R.Ph, CDE | May 15, 2019 | Health Tips
When sitting for a lengthy time, gravity tends to pull your blood down to your extremities, making it difficult for that blood to return back to your heart. A pair of compression socks can help fight back gravity’s pull to your bloodstream and make it easier for your...
