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Summertime Stings

Posted on | by Blessy Joseph

Summer is a time of year when people enjoy being outside. Whether you spend time having picnics, mowing the lawn, or walking through your neighborhood, summer is a favorite season for fun in the sun. A common health hazard that few think of, however, is the bug bite or sting. For most people a bee, hornet, or wasp sting is just painful, but three in 100 people have allergic reactions to insect stings. Often, people with allergies don’t know they have them until the sting occurs. In many cases, these allergies can be life-threatening.

There are some simple steps to keeping insects away. First, avoid wearing heavy perfumes or colognes, wear light colors and avoid floral patterns (both dark colors and florals attract stinging insects), and be sure to guard your sugary drinks like soda. For most people, a sting will cause pain and swelling of the affected site. See a doctor or the ER immediately if you have:

  • Hives, itchiness, or swelling over large sections of your body.
  • Tightness in your chest or trouble breathing.
  • Swelling of your tongue or face.
  • Dizziness or the feeling you will pass out.

Being outside in the summer can be a lot of fun, so don’t let insects get in your way. Just know how to deal with a sting. See your physician if you have any questions about a big bite or sting.

 

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The health-related information and linkages to other sites on the Josefs Pharmacy website is meant for basic informational purposes only. Josefs Pharmacy website is NOT designed or intended to provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment, services, or substitute for a doctor’s appointment or medical care. Due to the ever changing nature of medical information, information on this site or linkages to other sites should NOT be considered current or exhaustive or be relied on for any recommendation.  Josefs Pharmacy does not recommend or endorse any products or services or information provided on linked websites.  The linked websites may have graphics or content you find offensive: Josefs Pharmacy, its affiliates, and vendors, have no control over such content and accept no responsibility for such materials.  Josefs Pharmacy is NOT liable for any advice, information, products, or services you obtain through this site.

Users of this website are advised to consult with their physician before making any decisions concerning their health. IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CALL 911 OR YOUR PHYSICIAN

Beat the Heat: Some Tips about Heat Exhaustion

Posted on | by Blessy Joseph

Summer brings hot temperatures that can cause trouble for anyone outside for long periods of time. Heat exhaustion is a common illness that many experience each summer. There are two types of heat exhaustion.

– The first, called water depletion, is a case of severe dehydration. Symptoms include excessive thirst, weakness, headache, and loss of consciousness.

– The second type is salt depletion, which has symptoms of nausea, muscle cramps, and dizziness.

Heat exhaustion is not as bad as heat stroke, but it can lead to heat stroke. If you or someone you are with shows symptoms of heat exhaustion, get out of the heat and cool down in an air-conditioned room. If you can’t go inside somewhere, find the nearest shady spot. Drink some cool fluids, remove any tight-fitting clothing, and use ice towels to lower your body temperature. To prevent heat exhaustion, it is recommended that you drink plenty of fluid, avoid caffeine and alcohol before being in the sun, wear loose clothing that breathes, and use fans or ice towels to keep yourself cool. If you have heat exhaustion and can’t cool down after 15 minutes of being inside, seek emergency medical help to prevent heat stroke. After you recover from heat exhaustion, your body will be more sensitive to high temperatures for about a week, so be careful when going back outside in the heat. Contact your doctor with any questions you have about ways to beat the heat.

 

 

Medical Information Disclaimer

The health-related information and linkages to other sites on the Josefs Pharmacy website is meant for basic informational purposes only. Josefs Pharmacy website is NOT designed or intended to provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment, services, or substitute for a doctor’s appointment or medical care. Due to the ever changing nature of medical information, information on this site or linkages to other sites should NOT be considered current or exhaustive or be relied on for any recommendation.  Josefs Pharmacy does not recommend or endorse any products or services or information provided on linked websites.  The linked websites may have graphics or content you find offensive: Josefs Pharmacy, its affiliates, and vendors, have no control over such content and accept no responsibility for such materials.  Josefs Pharmacy is NOT liable for any advice, information, products, or services you obtain through this site.

Users of this website are advised to consult with their physician before making any decisions concerning their health. IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CALL 911 OR YOUR PHYSICIAN

July – Sun Safety Month

Posted on | by Blessy Joseph

With summer in full swing, be sure you protect yourself, and everyone you know. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime. There is more you can do than just applying sunscreen.

Slip on a shirt, slop on some sunscreen, slap on a hat, seek shade or bring an umbrella, slide on some stunning shades. Always keep sun protection handy- keep it in your car, your bag, or even your child’s backpack. You ARE a role model for your children and grandchildren.

Unprotected skin can be damaged by the sun’s UV rays in as little as 15 minutes. Tanned skin is damaged skin. A sunburn or even a suntan indicates damage from UV rays. Even if the weather is cool and cloudy, children still need protection. UV rays, not the temperature, do the damage.

Remember that if you must be outdoors, seek shade under a tree, an umbrella, or a pop-up tent. Wear protective clothing when possible, and always keep a wide-brimmed hat on hand. Sport those stylish sunglasses and look for those that block 100% of both UVA and UVB rays. When choosing a sun block, choose at least SPF 15 with UVA/UVB protection. Do not forget to address the ears, nose, lips and tops of feet – common areas that are often overlooked and unprotected. Reapply sunblock after a few hours and especially after you swim or exercise.

Medical Information Disclaimer

The health-related information and linkages to other sites on the Josefs Pharmacy website is meant for basic informational purposes only. Josefs Pharmacy website is NOT designed or intended to provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment, services, or substitute for a doctor’s appointment or medical care. Due to the ever changing nature of medical information, information on this site or linkages to other sites should NOT be considered current or exhaustive or be relied on for any recommendation.  Josefs Pharmacy does not recommend or endorse any products or services or information provided on linked websites.  The linked websites may have graphics or content you find offensive: Josefs Pharmacy, its affiliates, and vendors, have no control over such content and accept no responsibility for such materials.  Josefs Pharmacy is NOT liable for any advice, information, products, or services you obtain through this site.

Users of this website are advised to consult with their physician before making any decisions concerning their health. IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CALL 911 OR YOUR PHYSICIAN

If you have any questions about sun safety, please feel free to email or contact us at the Pharmacy

What is a Headache?

Posted on | by Blessy Joseph

Headache Awareness Month is almost over. For our final post of the month, let’s take a look at what headaches actually are and how they occur. Headaches result from signals between the brain, blood vessels, and nerves. Some headache sufferers believe their pain comes from the brain, but it actually comes from the nerves in the skull, blood vessels, and head muscles. The reasons for these nerves to cause pain are not understood, but when they do we experience headaches.

People see doctors for headache treatment more than any other source of pain. Around 45 million Americans suffer from them. Most sufferers experience tension headaches or migraines. Luckily, doctors can successfully treat 85% of headaches.

There are common causes of head pain, including stress, pollution, noise, poor lighting, changes in the weather, and odors. What you eat may also cause headaches, especially alcohol, caffeine, chocolate, and foods with nitrates and MSG.

If you have a headache that needs treatment, contact your doctor. They can help you find the cause of your pain, takes steps to prevent future headaches, and make sure your pain is not a sign of something serious.

Medical Information Disclaimer

The health-related information and linkages to other sites on the Josefs Pharmacy website is meant for basic informational purposes only. Josefs Pharmacy website is NOT designed or intended to provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment, services, or substitute for a doctor’s appointment or medical care. Due to the ever changing nature of medical information, information on this site or linkages to other sites should NOT be considered current or exhaustive or be relied on for any recommendation.  Josefs Pharmacy does not recommend or endorse any products or services or information provided on linked websites.  The linked websites may have graphics or content you find offensive: Josefs Pharmacy, its affiliates, and vendors, have no control over such content and accept no responsibility for such materials.  Josefs Pharmacy is NOT liable for any advice, information, products, or services you obtain through this site.

Users of this website are advised to consult with their physician before making any decisions concerning their health. IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CALL 911 OR YOUR PHYSICIAN

Types of Headaches

Posted on | by Blessy Joseph

June is headache awareness month, so here are helpful facts about some of the different types of headaches.

  1. Cluster headaches. These headaches happen repeatedly over a period of time, called the “cluster period.” Typically, people who experience this type will have pain at the same time each year, such as in spring or fall. The cluster period usually lasts between two weeks and three months. They often occur at night. They can be more painful than migraines, but typically are shorter than migraines.
  2. Ocular migraines. These are very rare headaches. It is estimated that these headaches affect one in every 200 people who experience migraines. Ocular migraines can cause loss of vision for short periods of time. A doctor can diagnose these, and they are very often caused by other conditions.
  3. Sinus headaches. Your sinuses are spaces in your forehead. They drain through the nose. Due to allergies, tumors, or infections, the sinuses can become inflamed and swell, which causes more mucus to build and the nasal passages to be blocked. Sometimes, this can cause pain that feels like a headache. Treatment for these headaches depends on the cause. See your doctor with questions.
  4. Tension headaches. This is the most common type of headache. A tension headache causes pain in a band-like pattern across the forehead. They can last from 30 minutes to a few days. Typically, the more often they occur, the worse they are. Sleep deprivation, anxiety, hunger, emotional/mental stress, and depression are all common causes of tension headaches.

As always, see your doctor if you have questions about headaches. If you have a headache that worries you or that you think need treatment, see your doctor immediately.

 

Medical Information Disclaimer

The health-related information and linkages to other sites on the Josefs Pharmacy website is meant for basic informational purposes only. Josefs Pharmacy website is NOT designed or intended to provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment, services, or substitute for a doctor’s appointment or medical care. Due to the ever changing nature of medical information, information on this site or linkages to other sites should NOT be considered current or exhaustive or be relied on for any recommendation.  Josefs Pharmacy does not recommend or endorse any products or services or information provided on linked websites.  The linked websites may have graphics or content you find offensive: Josefs Pharmacy, its affiliates, and vendors, have no control over such content and accept no responsibility for such materials.  Josefs Pharmacy is NOT liable for any advice, information, products, or services you obtain through this site.

Users of this website are advised to consult with their physician before making any decisions concerning their health. IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CALL 911 OR YOUR PHYSICIAN

Health Tips for Men

Posted on | by Blessy Joseph

Wednesday, June 10th begins National Men’s Health Week 2015. In honor of this special week, the Center for Disease Control has created a list of basic tips for men to stay healthy. To celebrate Men’s Health Week, try some of these helpful hints for feeling well!

  1. Keep a regular sleep schedule. Many people do not get enough hours of sleep. Lack of sleep is associated with several chronic diseases and conditions, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and depression. Running on too few hours of sleep is also responsible for motor vehicle accidents and work-related accidents. The average adult needs seven to nine hours of sleep.
  2. No tobacco. Saying no to tobacco has many health benefits, such as lowering risk of heart disease, cancer, lung disease, and other illnesses. Do your best to avoid secondhand smoke, when others around you are smoking.
  3. Get some exercise. The average adult needs at least 2.5 hours of moderate exercise per week. Also, include exercises that work the muscles in your legs, hips, abdomen, back, and arms on at least two days a week. It is best not to have one large workout session in a week, but to have more than one.
  4. Have a healthy diet. Your body needs fruits and vegetables. They are your best source of vitamins and minerals. Do not eat a lot of sugar, salt, far, and high calorie foods. Having a healthy diet lowers your risk of chronic diseases.
  5. Keep track of your health and talk to your doctor. Regular doctor checkups are very important. Some illnesses do not have symptoms, but a doctor can tell you if you have them. Always look for signs and symptoms you can If anything worries you, talk to your doctor as quickly as possible. Keep track of your blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass index (BMI), and any other numbers your doctor tells you to watch. Ask your doctor if there are any vaccinations you need.

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Medical Information Disclaimer

The health-related information and linkages to other sites on the Josefs Pharmacy website is meant for basic informational purposes only. Josefs Pharmacy website is NOT designed or intended to provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment, services, or substitute for a doctor’s appointment or medical care. Due to the ever changing nature of medical information, information on this site or linkages to other sites should NOT be considered current or exhaustive or be relied on for any recommendation.  Josefs Pharmacy does not recommend or endorse any products or services or information provided on linked websites.  The linked websites may have graphics or content you find offensive: Josefs Pharmacy, its affiliates, and vendors, have no control over such content and accept no responsibility for such materials.  Josefs Pharmacy is NOT liable for any advice, information, products, or services you obtain through this site.

Users of this website are advised to consult with their physician before making any decisions concerning their health. IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CALL 911 OR YOUR PHYSICIAN

Help for Headaches

Posted on | by Blessy Joseph

The best way to treat chronic headaches and migraines is to know about why they happen and what to do when your head hurts. In honor of June, which is Headache Awareness Month, here are some tips on managing headaches.

See a doctor or emergency department immediately if…

  1. You have the worst headache or migraine you can remember.
  2. You also have loss of vision, loss of consciousness, vomiting, or other symptoms with a headache.
  3. Your headache lasts more than 72 hours without at least a four-hour period of relief while you are awake. Time when you are asleep does not count toward the four hours.
  4. Your headache or migraine leads to unusual symptoms that you have never felt before or that worry you.

Schedule a doctor’s appointment about your headache if you have any concerns. Do not be afraid to get a physician’s opinion, even if you don’t want to go to the trouble of visiting the doctor only to learn that nothing is wrong. When you talk to your doctor about your headache, be open and let them know what you are worried about. Do not be afraid to seek help.

Some tools for headache management:

  1. Keep headache diaries to log when you have a headache and for how long each lasts. Bring this to your doctor, as it is great information that they can use to help you.
  2. Avoid dietary triggers. Keep a log of food you eat before a headache or migraine attack and bring this log with you to the doctor. They can help determine if you need to remove certain foods from your diet to prevent head pain.
  3. Ask your physician about other methods of managing headaches. Your doctor is there to help you, and can provide further information about reducing headaches and migraines.

 

 

 

Medical Information Disclaimer

The health-related information and linkages to other sites on the Josefs Pharmacy website is meant for basic informational purposes only. Josefs Pharmacy website is NOT designed or intended to provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment, services, or substitute for a doctor’s appointment or medical care. Due to the ever changing nature of medical information, information on this site or linkages to other sites should NOT be considered current or exhaustive or be relied on for any recommendation.  Josefs Pharmacy does not recommend or endorse any products or services or information provided on linked websites.  The linked websites may have graphics or content you find offensive: Josefs Pharmacy, its affiliates, and vendors, have no control over such content and accept no responsibility for such materials.  Josefs Pharmacy is NOT liable for any advice, information, products, or services you obtain through this site.

Users of this website are advised to consult with their physician before making any decisions concerning their health. IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, YOU SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CALL 911 OR YOUR PHYSICIAN

Josef’s Pharmacy Launches Newly Designed Website for Our Raleigh Pharmacy

Posted on | by Richard Horvath

Our team is excited to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website for our Raleigh Pharmacy. Our new site was built by TheeDesign Studio, a full service web design and internet marketing company in Raleigh, North Carolina. The new website is built on WordPress, a very user-friendly content management system. It allows our team to easily add and update content, image and video. It also allows us to add new pages and blog posts at any time without a developer’s help.

Here are some of our favorite features on our new website:

WordPress Website with Custom Design and User Friendly Interface

At Josef’s Pharmacy, we found the WordPress platform to be intuitive and user friendly, making our new site very easily manageable. Our homepage, company information, patient resources, providers and contact information pages are presented clearly for our visitors for easy navigation. Aside from the ease of the front end layout, WordPress features a back end that is just as user friendly. Within just one hour of training, TheeDesign Studio taught our team how to update content, post blog entries, upload videos and photos, and manage the online forms.

Responsive Web Design for User-Friendly Viewing on Mobile and Tablet Devices

The responsive design is an exciting and modern new feature to our redesigned website to help us maximize our client reach. Responsive web design allows our site to respond and adapt according to the orientation of our visitor’s screen size and resolution. This means that now, our visitors can view our website on various mobile platforms, such as smartphones or tablets, which allows easier and remote access to our website and company information!

Prescription Refill Request Form for Maximum Patient Efficiency

Our Refill Prescription form allows us to serve our customers with efficiency and ease. Patients are able to contact our pharmacy and request a prescription refill just by filling out the form on the Patients page. By saving time and simplifying office processes, the refill form acts as one of the more advantageous features on our new website.

Sleek FAQ Page for Patient Resources

Our newly designed website features a sleek and clear FAQ page, allowing our team to answer some of the most commonly asked questions by patients. Having the questions and answers available to clients right on the website is convenient, while providing our visitors with a reliable source of information. The questions page is easy and simple to update. We’re proud of our new site! We encourage you to browse around to see it for yourself. Don’t forget to check out our blog where we’ll keep you up-to-date with the latest pharmaceutical news and procedures. Got a question, comment or message? Fill out our online contact form on our website and our staff will be back in touch with you shortly.

If you are interested in custom web design or internet marketing, please visit our friends at TheeDesign.com or call 919-341-8901.