Five Misconceptions about Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in the blood and every cell in the body. It is an essential part of normal metabolism, but too much or too much of the wrong kind can lead to trouble. The body produces cholesterol in two ways. The liver produces most of it. The other source is the […]
Is Herbal Medication Better For You?
Many people immediately assume that natural alternatives to conventional medicine are always safe and effective and give little thought to potential side effects or interactions with other medications. The increase in popularity of herbal medicine in recent years may have come about due to the population’s dislike and discomfort with the many side effects that […]
What to Eat When on Antibiotics
What to Eat When on Antibiotics During the winter months, it’s not uncommon to go through a round of antibiotics. Antibiotics are an essential medicine in killing bacterial infections but unfortunately do come with some unpleasant side effects. Antibiotics kill all the bad bacteria in your body – but sometimes also the good bacteria. We […]
Israel and the Opioid Crisis
Israel and the Opioid Crisis Opioids are a class of drugs which are heavily prescribed for chronic pain such as fentanyl and pain relievers like codeine, morphine, oxycodone and hydocodone. The illegal drug heroin also falls into this class of drugs. Now being referred to in the US as the Opioid Epidemic, the drugs are […]
Alcohol and Medicine: Before You Take That Next Drink, Read This
Before You Take That Next Drink, Read This You’ve heard the warnings: “Don’t mix prescription drugs with alcohol.” Or at least check with your doctor first. Maybe you’re one of those who listen. But if you’re not, you should know the danger is real. A glass of wine, a beer, or a shot of hard […]
The Truth about Autism and Vaccines
Over the years there have been countless articles and studies on this topic, yet parents around the globe seem to have a hard time filtering through the emotions and finding the hard facts on this subject. Here at IsraelPharm, we have put together the findings from our research in the article below, in suppoisraelprt […]
Treating Thyroid Disease
The thyroid gland controls all the metabolic processes in the body through the hormones it produces. Thyroid disease occurs when either the thyroid gland is either underactive or overactive. Diagnosing and treating Thyroid disease is relatively simple, giving the sufferer of Thyroid disease the opportunity to live a healthy and active life with little side […]
The Epipen Scandal
It’s been all over the news and so it should be! Epipen prices in the US are beyond ridiculous. At IsraelPharm.com you can buy a 2 pack of branded Epipens for only $176, compared to in the US where they can cost upwards of $600. We are not joking! It is the same Epipen product […]
Drug overdose in seniors
In the US, people over 60 years old constitute 30% of all prescription drug takers. This is despite the fact that they only make up 15% of the US population. That’s a lot of medication. The lack of awareness about overdose and side effects contributes to some staggering statistics on drug overdose in seniors, on […]
Drug Take Back Programs
You may have seen your local county advertise about their drug take-back programs where you can dispose safely of unwanted and unused prescription drugs. Take-back programs happen regularly, not just at the end of April each year. Here’s why they do this and why it’s so important to dispose of unused and unwanted medications properly. Failing to […]
