Happy Wednesday! We need your help! MedSave is working hard to raise money for the Beltrami Relay for Life. We are having our first community involved event called “Coins for Cancer!”
Please help us raise money by brining in an empty pill bottle full of change! Let’s see how much money we can raise in coins!
Thank you for your support!
It is that time of year again when the allergies start kicking in. Many people ask us “If nasal rinses are helpful when treating seasonal allergies?” Below is Richard’s answer.
Saline and other nasal rinses help moisten dry nasal membranes and help remove mucas. The saline rinse can be prepared at home by mixing approximately 1/2 teaspoonful of salt and 1/2 teaspoonful of sodium bicarbonate in 8 ounces of water and rinsing the nasal passages. Commercial products are available at a reasonable cost. Use an irrigator bottle or bulb syringe for the purpose of administration.
Decongestant nasal sprays are useful for a short period of time, limit to three days as rebound congestion is possible. If overused, symptoms will be worse than when the treatment started.
I highly recommend twice daily rinses of nasal passages during the allergy season. This could be extended to twice a day eye washes also.
Hope this information helps when treating seasonal allergies. If you have additional questions please feel free to contact a pharmacist at MedSave by calling 759-1222.
Have a great day!
There are many things you can do to help prevent your allergies, however, changing your environment may help the most. Below are some helpful tips that can be done to help with your allergies.
In the long run, talk to an allergist about desensitization therapies
Ninety percent of health is how you take care of yourself, ten percent or less comes from advice you get from health practitioners, magazines or the internet.
For more information, feel free to contact a pharmacist at MedSave.
Last night we had the “Are you Sick & Tired of being Sick & Tired” seminar at MedSave. Cathy Morud, CNP was the presenter and did a fabulous job. We had a full room of people who asked very good questions. This seminar helped people realize what their body needs or what their body doesn’t need. What is good for me and what is bad for me? Overall, we received positive feedback from the seminar. Thank you to all of those who attended. If anyone has questions about Adrenal Fatigue or would like to schedule an appointment with Cathy please call MedSave.
We will start planning upcoming seminars and would like your feedback! What would you like to learn more about? What do you think would be educational for our community? Please respond by leaving a comment.
Enjoy the beautiful day! Each day we are getting closer and closer to warmer weather….we hope!
How many people are sick & tired of being sick & tired? Have you heard your family, friends or coworkers complaining about being sick and tired? We are having a free seminar at MedSave on Tuesday, March 16th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Cathy Morud, Certified Nurse Practitioner will help you understand possible causes of low energy. Learn what your body needs and what it needs to get rid of.
Spots are filling up fast! Call MedSave today to reserve your spot at 759-1222.
Lately in the news, there has been a lot of stories about people buying and selling prescription narcotics or pain medications on the streets. Prescription medications are becoming more of a problem and with the exception of alcohol, prescription drugs are the second most commonly abused substance. In January, the state of Minnesota enacted the Prescription Monitoring Program. This program is designed to monitor the prescribing and disbursement of prescription drugs designated as controlled substances by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). This program will stop patients from using several physicians to get their controlled medications. Several other states already have a prescription monitoring program. Studies have shown that these states have a lower incidence of hospital admissions due to drug abuse. Hopefully we will see the same affect in our state.
Happy Friday everyone! We hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful sunshine!
We invite you to MedSave on Monday for two events that will be taking place. We are having our monthly customer appreciation day so make sure you stop by for a treat on us and we are also excited to have Comforting Life Solutions join us for the day. Below is some information about Comforting Life Solutions and the service they provide but make sure you stop by the pharmacy on Monday to learn even more about them. They offer a wonderful, affordable Medical ID card that could save your life! Read below for more info!
911 Medical ID – The card that can save your life!
The Medical ID card is the “Next Generation” Portable Personal Health Record USB device. This card is simple to use and can easily be found in an emergency and quickly accessed by emergency personnel.
Benefits of the Medical ID
Join us for our upcoming seminar on Thursday, February 25th from 10:00 – 11:30 am at WoodsEdge Senior Living.
Kristin Klinfelter, Registered Dietician will discuss the top nutrition concerns for older adults in their golden years. The focus will be on balanced nutrition and practical tips to help you achieve optional health. Stay for a complimentary healthful lunch, including Chef Ed’s homemade speciality soup, bread and light dessert!
Presentation and lunch will be held at WindSong Catered Living Aparatments, 1010 Anne Street NW in Bemidji.
Space is limited!!! Please RSVP to MedSave at 759-1222.
MedSave and LifeQuest Chiropractic Center teamed up last year for Bemidji’s first Senior Expo. We are in the beginning stages of planning the 2nd Annual Senior Expo for 2010 and we are looking for suggestions! This is an educational event and we would like some seminar topics that you think seniors would be interested in learning about. As we get closer to the event we will be advertising when and where the event will be taking place along with seminar topics and an overall description of the event.
Please leave us a comment with your suggestions! Thanks and have a great day!
Several people ask me if they really need a multi-vitamin, because they “eat very well”. My answer is: Yes! Even if you eat very balanced and healthy, there is a possibility that you are not getting all of the vitamins and minerals you need on a daily basis. In addition, some vitamins do not absorb due to interactions with certain medications or other factors. One example of this is Vitamin B12, which is vital for nerve function, among other things. If you are taking Metformin, a Diabetes medication or any “acid-reducer”, you many not be absorbing Vitamin B12 from your food! However, in the supplement form (from a multi-vitamin), your body can absorb it. In addition, as we age, our ability to absorb Vitamin B12 from food diminishes. So, please enjoy a wide variety of healthy foods on a daily basis…and take your multi-vitamin too! If you have questions about certain vitamins, please contact me or a pharmacist at MedSave Family Pharmacy.