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Drugs and Supplements

The blending of traditional Western medicine with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is a newly accepted concept with many practitioners.

The responsibility lies with you to be certain you are taking medicines and supplements correctly and safely.



drugs

stay safe Here are a few simple tips to avoid errors when you take either prescription or over-the-counter medications.

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buying Buying medications on the Internet can offer challenges. Here's what the Food and Drug Administration suggests.

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dispose Follow these steps to ensure safe disposal of old medicines.

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store Keep your medicines in their original containers, don't mix different pills together, and watch out for light and moisture.

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outdated Taking old, outdated medications can be a serious health risk and a waste of your money.

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