RX Masters Pharmacy and Surgical

12/06/2018

Strategies to Boost Your Immune System Before Leaving for the Holidays

Leaving for the holidays? Don't forget to strengthen your immune system! Ward off any unexpected sickness that may ruin your fun and stress-free vacation by considering the following health strategies from RX Masters Pharmacy:

• Get plenty of sleep.

• Cut out unhealthy habits that may take a toll on your body.

• Maintain a healthy diet. You will especially benefit from getting a daily dose of Vitamin C since it is known to fight off free radicals that are linked to ailments.

12/05/2018

Be Careful of Frostbites This Season

“Frostbite is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First, your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale. Frostbite is most common on the fingers, toes, nose, ears, cheeks, and chin. Exposed skin in cold, windy weather is most vulnerable to frostbite. But frostbite can occur on skin covered by gloves or other clothing.”

(Source: www.mayoclinic.org)

Seamless care that revolves around you: more than 4,700 physicians and scientists collaborate across Mayo Clinic campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. U.S. News & World Report ranks Mayo Clinic as the #1 hospital overall and #1 in more specialties than any other hospital in the nation.

12/04/2018

Trivia of the Day

Did you know that optimism is significantly correlated to longevity? Optimists also tend to exhibit healthier behaviors (e. g., diet, exercise) that help them to live longer.

11/30/2018

Did You Know?

There are two types of dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea, the first type, is described as "menstrual pain that's not a symptom of an underlying gynecologic disorder but is related to the normal process of menstruation." This is the most common type of dysmenorrhea. On the other hand, secondary dysmenorrhea is the "menstrual pain that is generally related to some kind of gynecologic disorder." This mostly affects women during adulthood.

Source: medbroadcast.com/condition/getcondition/dysmenorrhea

Dysmenorrhea can be literally translated as "difficult monthly flow." Although it's normal for most women to have mild abdominal cramps on the first day or two of their period, about 10% of women experience severe pain.

11/29/2018

What Are Medication Errors?

According to the National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention, a medication error is defined as "any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm while the medication is in the control of the health care professional, patient, or consumer...related to professional practice, health care products, procedures, and systems, including prescribing; order communication; product labeling, packaging, and nomenclature; compounding; dispensing; distribution; administration; education; monitoring; and use."

Source: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4103718

Medication administration is a high-risk core function in a health care setting involving multiple disciplines. The processes involved in the delivery of medication to a patient require precision, communication, and meticulous attention to detail by hospital staff. The administration of medication h...

11/28/2018

Quote of the Day

“When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot manifest, strength cannot fight, wealth becomes useless, and intelligence cannot be applied.” - Herophilus

11/27/2018

Foods and Beverages Pregnant Women Should Steer Clear Of

11/24/2018

Common Prescription Medication Errors

While medications can greatly improve a patient's overall health and well-being, taking them incorrectly may potentially pose a serious risk to their health and safety. Here are some of the common prescription medication errors patients commit:

• Not paying attention to the expiration date
• Not taking a medication as prescribed
• Combining different drugs without asking for a physician or pharmacist's advice

11/23/2018

Questions You Should Ask Before Taking OTC Drugs

Over-the-counter medications, when not taken properly, can neither be safe nor effective. Before you decide to take any over-the-counter drug, you should ask yourself these questions:

1. Do I understand my symptoms?
2. Do I know what the medication contains?
3. Do I know how to take the drug and how long to take it?
4. Have I read the instructions included in the package?

If you have answered "no" to most of these questions, then you should talk to our pharmacist.

11/22/2018

We Specialize in Excellence

At RX Masters Pharmacy, we have what you need. We provide not just the health products you require, but also the attention and assistance you deserve. Let us know what we can help you with by visiting www.rxmastersinc.com.

RX Masters Pharmacy and Surgical serves the Bronx, New York by providing Retail Pharmacy and Prescription services.

11/17/2018

Risk Factors of High Blood Pressure

The factors that can raise your risk of developing high blood pressure include eating a sodium-rich diet, being overweight, and not getting enough physical activity. Regularly drinking a lot of alcohol, smoking, and suffering from insomnia can also increase the risk. In order to combat high blood pressure, you must, therefore, be careful about what you eat, drink alcohol in moderation, and have regular exercise.

11/16/2018

Flu Myths Debunked

With the flu season comes the rise of common misconceptions about the flu. To put an end to these misconceptions, here are some things about the flu you should stop believing in:

• The flu vaccine is not effective and a waste of money.
• You can use antibiotics to treat the flu.
• Eating chicken soup can help you recover.
• You stop spreading the flu when you feel better.