Opill- The Birth Control That is Available Over-the-Counter
Katie Mahan2024-05-15T14:41:00-07:00Ask The Pharmacist, Blog|
What is The Opill? The Opill is the first oral birth control pill approved by the FDA for over-the-counter use. The Opill is for birth control only, it does not provide protection against sexually transmitted diseases. Barrier methods, such as condoms, must be used to prevent these diseases. The [...]
What a Bloody Mess! – Managing Minor Bleeds
Katie Mahan2024-05-15T14:26:22-07:00Ask The Pharmacist, Blog|
Minor bleeds are a common occurrence in everyday life for all age groups. Bleeding occurs when a blood vessel has been broken. It can also be a common side effect for patients who are on medications that thin the blood, also known as anticoagulants. Minor bleeds usually resolve quickly [...]
Supplements to Consider for Winter
Diep Ngo2023-12-14T19:42:30-08:00Ask The Pharmacist, Blog|
With the weather turning dark and rainy as winter approaches in the Seattle area, people are at a higher risk for infections. In addition to staying up to date on vaccines, washing your hands frequently, and avoiding sick contacts, a nutrient-rich diet also plays a key role in maintaining [...]
What is Glaucoma?
Diep Ngo2023-12-14T19:44:24-08:00Ask The Pharmacist, Blog|
What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a common eye disease that involves damage to the nerves within the eye leading to blindness. In 2020, the CDC had reported an estimation of about 3 million Americans with diagnosed glaucoma with the expectation for the numbers to increase. Glaucoma is recognized as [...]
Ginger: Not Just a Flavor For Your Food
Diep Ngo2023-12-14T19:15:48-08:00Ask The Pharmacist, Blog|
What is Ginger? Ginger is a plant that has been historically used for cooking and a variety of medicinal purposes as early as 400 BC in China. Ginger can be used in numerous forms including powder, capsules, oil, or topical gels or ointments for medicinal purposes. This plant is [...]
Dietary Fats: How Do They Affect Your Cholesterol?
Diep Ngo2023-12-14T19:04:20-08:00Ask The Pharmacist, Blog|
What are fats? The body uses three types of nutrients which are fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. They help the body with its energy, structural support, hormones, production of vitamins, and other functions. However, too much fat intake can be harmful. Some types of fat can lead to increasing the [...]
Patient Facing Mobile Health Tools in Pharmacy, Where Are We Now?
Diep Ngo2023-12-14T18:40:25-08:00Ask The Pharmacist, Blog|
Understanding Medication Is Key Every time you visit a pharmacy, you leave with a paper about your medicine. But sometimes, that paper is hard to understand, or it gets lost. But good news; there may be technology tools that can help with your needs. Today, mobile apps are stepping [...]
How do I exercise safely if I have heart failure?
Katie Mahan2023-06-21T10:52:18-07:00Ask The Pharmacist, Blog|
I have heart failure, are you SURE I can exercise? The heart is an important muscle in our body that is critical to continued health and overall function. Like any other muscle, the heart requires exercise to remain strong. If you have been diagnosed with heart failure, your heart does [...]
Normal Aging versus Dementia
Katie Mahan2023-06-15T16:37:51-07:00Blog|
Dementia is not a normal part of aging. About 1 in 9 older adults have Alzheimer's disease, the most common type of dementia. With normal aging, we can be more forgetful. Unlike dementia, it should not disrupt daily activities. It is important to be able to know the difference so [...]
Have a Plan in Place for Heart Failure Monitoring
Katie Mahan2023-06-16T12:29:47-07:00Blog|
Heart failure is a condition that affects 6.2 million adults in the United States. In heart failure, the heart is not pumping as well as it should. This makes it difficult to get enough oxygen and blood to the rest of your body. Ultimately your physician/physician's office should be [...]