William Penn Life, 2012 (47. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2012-04-01 / 4. szám
Our Health Corner with Debbie Wolfe, rn Remedies from the pantry The cure for what ails you just might be in your kitchen Welcome spring! It was a mild winter for most, and we are truly thankful. Many of you are probably well into spring cleaning. After cleaning the closets, and washing the drapes, check out your medicine chest. All medications, both prescription and over the counter, have expiration dates. Effectiveness of active ingredients can change with time, rendering the medicine ineffective or possibly even dangerous. Never dispose of medications in your household trash or flush them. Most neighborhood pharmacies will help you to dispose of out-of-date medications. With so many products cluttering your medicine chest, what should you always have on hand? • Pain relievers (acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or aspirin) • Sharp scissors • Antibacterial ointment • Oral antihistamines for itching and allergies • Sterile saline solution for washing wounds and rinsing eyes • A medication cup for measuring liquid medicines • Antibacterial cleaner or hand sanitizer • Sterile gauze • Tweezers • Different size bandages Every kitchen also has many products that could be a better fit than something from the pharmacy. The best fix for what ails you may very well be in
