Medicine on Shine

More About Dyes in Medicine

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In Tuesday’s post about artificial colorings in drugs (over-the-counter and prescription) I forgot to mention an important fact about these synthetic,…

Make This the First Year You Don't Get a Cold!

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It is that time of the year where colds are being passed around frequently, to a scary extent. Although it may not seem possible, there are ways to keep your immune system strong and healthy and to make sure you aren't stuck in bed feeling miserable. Read below for some…

Artificial Colors in Medicine

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As many of you know, I am not a fan of artificial colorings in our food. Earlier this year I wrote a four-part series on these petroleum-based dyes and their effects on our health.

But these colorants are not just in processed food. The next time you are in a drug store or the drug aisle…

The Maze Procedure In Detail

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The Maze Procedure In Detail There are multiple ways in which cardiothoracic surgeons can perform a Maze procedure. Many surgical teams still use a traditional approach - they will open the patient's chest and cut through her sternum in order to gain easy access to her heart. In contrast, a…

Does the battle over the legalization of marijuana come down to dollars and sense?

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by Allegra Huston What could we do with an extra $2.88 billion of public revenue right now? It’s dark. You’re walking to your car, the subway or just home. You spot a gang of youths out for a night of fun. Your heart races. Then you see what they’re doing:…

Nutrients Depleted by Common Pharmaceutical Drugs

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Move over Rolaids and Tylenol. Step aside Tums and Seldane. If you spell relief D-R-U-G-S, you might want to consider the effects of doing so.

First there are the obvious side-effects of drugs. The pharmaceuticals that millions of people turn to for relief from pain,…

Women Experience Depo-Provera Withdrawals

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Our OB/GYN tells us if we have something to worry about.

ABC News ran a story this week about women who experienced…