Tag Archives: Conditions and Diseases

Seven Ways to Save Money on Sinusitis

Sinusitis is highly overrated. Picture this scenario. You’re the doctor. Your patient has waited an hour to see you. He complains of congestion, headache, sinus pressure, and post-nasal drainage. Yes, the drainage is yellow. No, he hasn’t missed work. He … Continue reading

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Save Money on Crabs

   If you think crabs are something you find at Red Lobster, stop reading this and go out to eat instead. If you are reading this because you’ve found them on yourself, please continue. “Crabs” is a slang term for … Continue reading

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Save Money on Insomnia

Is a good night’s sleep worth $5,010? According to a 2009 study, that’s the annual per-person cost of insomnia syndrome (in Quebec). Of this, $4,717 is considered indirect cost, primarily loss of productivity, including job absenteeism. Only $293 is spent … Continue reading

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Save money on diabetes by using herbal therapy

By popular demand I have imported this article from my other blog, www.armageddonmedicine.net.  It is excerpted from my upcoming book, Armageddon Medicine. * * *   Image via Wikipedia     The American medical establishment is beginning to examine the role … Continue reading

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Save money on summertime illness

Image via Wikipedia It’s summertime . . . somewhere! Hurray!   Time for bee stings, poison ivy, cuts and scrapes, sunburn, spider bites, sprains and strains.   Before you leave for your holiday picnic, listen as Big Bob interviews Dr. Koelker … Continue reading

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Save money on poison ivy

Poison ivy. Is the itch driving you crazy? Are you willing to pay anything for relief?   Whoa, there. Now don’t do anything rash. (Cute, huh?) First, are you sure it’s poison ivy? Or poison oak or sumac? If so, … Continue reading

Posted in Antihistamine, Benadryl, Cetirizine, Claritin, Hydrocortisone cream, Itching (skin), Itchy rash, Poison ivy, Poison ivy - rhus dermatitis, Poison ivy rash, Rash, Rash, Steroids - corticosteroids, Zyrtec | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Ten ways to save money on tootsies

Image via Wikipedia One money-saving tip for each toe: For one big toe: Gout. You don’t need prescription medication to treat gout (usually). Save yourself an office visit by using OTC anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, naproxen, or aspirin for … Continue reading

Posted in Athlete's foot, Broken toe, Fractures, Gouty arthritis, Hematoma, Ingrown toenails, Metatarsalgia, Plantar wart, Raynaud's phenomenon, Skin diseases, Subungual hematoma, Tinea pedis, Toenail fungus (onychomycosis), Wart | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Save money on hay fever

  If it has little to do with either hay or fever, why call it hay fever? Anyone who suffers from itchy eyes, runny nose, and post-nasal drainage during the summer months knows how hay fever feels, even if they’ve never called … Continue reading

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Save money by avoiding the PPIs (proton pump inhibitors)

Image by BlueSe7en via Flickr If you looked at this picture, what would you say? Probably, oh, that must be the ‘purple pill.’   Although this isn’t the ‘purple pill’ we’ve all seen on commercials, it does look similar to … Continue reading

Posted in Acid reflux disease, Acid-lowering drugs, Aciphex - rabeprazole, Duodenal ulcers, GERD, GERD, GERD meds, H2-blockers, New generics, Nexium - esomeprazole, PPIs, Prevacid - lansoprazole, Prilosec - omeprazole, Protonix - pantoprazole, Purple pill, Stomach problems, Stomach ulcers, Ulcer | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Save money on repeat ankle sprains

A large number of patients with ankle sprains are repeat customers.    Usually these injuries occur on the outer aspect of the ankle as the foot rolls inward.  Although this sometimes occurs just walking, more commonly it happens during more … Continue reading

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Save money on heartburn treatment

Image via Wikipedia     Heartburn. Also known as acid reflux, GERD, acid indigestion.  By now all the talk of healthcare reform has probably given you a case of it. Are you one of the estimated 10% of Americans who suffer … Continue reading

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Save money by getting a flu shot

It’s that time of year again – time for the annual flu shot.  Don’t think you’re a candidate?  Think again. Image by wellcome images via Flickr   As of 2010, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) recommends that everyone aged six months … Continue reading

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