The next time that you go to a pharmacist to have a new prescription filled, don’t just sign the register book saying that you don’t want a consultation with the pharmacist. You may be missing out on a golden opportunity to have the ear of a very knowledgeable person who can help you maintain your good health.
If you buy all your medicines at the same pharmacy, ask them to cross-reference your other medications for issues of negative reactions. Ask what it ‘rally means’ when it talks about dosage and how many times of day you should take the medicine. Does 3 times per day mean, take with meals? Or should it be the same time every day? Are there certain foods you should not eat to prevent the medicine from being effective? Are there alcohol or sun sensitivities when you take the medicine? What are the side-effects?
If you go to more than one pharmacy and they are not inter-connected by the internet-linking system, keep the names and dosages of your medications on a paper in your wallet. That’s always a good thing to do in case you have a medical issue and are unable to speak for yourself.
YOU must be your own best advocate!
Tip of the Day:
Keep apples, a bag of salt-free almonds, or carrot sticks in your bag for snacking. It can keep you away from vending machines, and excess caloriesthat don't give you energy.
Saturday- 08/20/11 Exercise Journal:
strength train- DVD- legs/back-55 minutes
ab DVD- 15 minutes
Saturday- 08/20/11 Eating Diary:
Day A
7 am- 4 egg whites (67 cal)
2 oz. oatmeal ( dry weight) (221 cal)
11 am- protein shake (160 cal
1/4 cup no-salt nuts and dried fruit (190 cal)
2 p.m.- 5 oz halibut (144 cal)
3 oz brown rice ( 101 cal)
8 oz green vegetables ( raw or steamed) (88 cal)
1/2 tsp uda or flax oil ( 65 cal)
no calorie or reduced sugar diabetic salad dressing
6 p.m.- 3 oz turkey breast (149 cal)
3 oz potatoes ( boiled in skin) (64 oz)
8 oz green vegetables ( raw or steamed ) (88 cal)
8 p.m.-5 oz. Shrimp (broiled) (145 cal)
3 oz beans, Adamame (frozen then thawed) (144 cal)
8 oz greens (assorted) ( 88 cal)
1/2 tsp Uda's or flax oil ( 65 cal)
TOTAL CALORIES: 1781
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