DO YOU KNOW THAT CLEANING OUT YOUR MEDICINE CABINET COULD HELP SAVE YOUR LIFE?
New York - November 18th, 2009 /PRNewswire/ — If you haven't checked your medicine cabinet for drug expiration dates, now is the time. Many Americans who will not eat or drink expired food often do not realize that medicine is just like food. And, with so many different types of over-the-counter and prescription medications cluttering our medicine cabinets, now is a good time to clear the clutter and stay safe.
"There are many things that we can do to not only help lose the clutter, but also stay safe. Everyone should be aware of what to keep and what to throw out, along with keeping stock of a variety of medicine cabinet necessities," says Jim Morelli, National Registered Pharmacist and Medical expert.
"It's very important to check expiration dates of your all medicines. If the medicine is expired or unused, discard properly and responsibly, which means don't' flush them because they could end up in ground water. Now that you have cleaned out the clutter, it's time to restock. Aside from making sure you have items such as pain relievers and a first aid kit, you should also customize your cabinet to fit you and your family's needs.
One of the first things you want to do when cleaning out your medicine cabinet for the new season is to get rid of your old toothbrush, and get a new one. Old toothbrushes can harbor germs. In fact, if someone in the house has recently been sick, you ought to get them a new toothbrush even if three months hasn't gone by. Along the same lines, you also want to make a commitment to better oral health. Oral hygiene is really the key, and the first step, in good overall health. Therefore, you want to make sure that you are brushing, flossing and rinsing regularly for a healthy mouth. The great news is now you can help keep your breath fresh up to five times longer with the help of Scope Outlast mouthwash and Crest Extra White Plus Scope Outlast toothpaste. The mouthwash kills 99% of bad breath germs and the toothpaste gently whitens your teeth for a brighter, healthy smile.
"I also want to discuss something that may be uncomfortable to talk about, but we need to discuss it because it's a huge problem… and that is constipation. We're talking about a problem that affects more than four million Americans a year. It's a number so big that a division of the National Institutes of Health says we are a 'constipation nation.' Now when dealing with this, I prefer to take a holistic approach with a healthy diet and exercise acting as the cornerstones for good digestive health. But occasionally, you need some help. What I recommend is Senokot Tablets, for a couple of reasons. First, they are gentle and they work overnight and second, the active ingredient is something natural, derived from the senna plant. And by the way, digestive issues tend to be especially problematic during the colder months because of a lack of activity, dehydration and poor diets. This is the time of year when rather than reaching for fruits and vegetables many of us go for nice, warm comfort foods which may not contain the fiber we need," says Morelli.
