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Should you trust the health information that is freely shared on the internet? See what consumer reports found out.

Should you trust the health information that is freely shared on the internet?  See what consumer reports found out. Dr. Google is free and has office hours 24/7.  There are plenty of free medical web sites including WebMD, Cleveland Clinic as well as Wikipedia that will give you the information you need quickly, but is that information helpful, or is it advertising for health services. Can your search of different symptoms result in your proper diagnosis of a problem that you or a family member may be experiencing now? If you look up a problem such as plantar fasciitis, you Read More »

Over The Counter Pain reliever safety; Web MD offers advice on what to consider before you take these meds.

Over The Counter Pain reliever safety; Web MD offers advice on what to consider before you take these meds. OTC (Over The Counter ) pain meds have been around for years, and have a perceived level of safety. While there is a growing trend for many people to abandon medication and use methods like chiropractic care to get to the root of why they hurt, OTC medications are often used for temporary relief while at work or at home. It is quite likely that the new Obamacare exchange plans with their high deductibles already resulting in many more people putting Read More »