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This year’s flu discussion isn’t debunking flu shot myths as we have in the past. Instead, we’re addressing the most common question I’ve fielded the last few weeks in the pharmacy: “Is it too early to get a flu shot?” Almost a moment later, a different person will say, “I heard to get a flu shot as …
In This Episode Neal and Daena brave a tornado to discuss five supplements that are simply doing you no good. Modern-day snake oils. The antithesis of Neal’s Vital Five, the data on these supplements shows little to no efficacy, and that in some cases, taking these supplements can actually be detrimental to your health. Other topics …
Ep. 78 5 Supplements You Should Stop Taking. Right Now. Read More »
In This Episode This week, Neal and Daena do a little refresher on cold treatments. Neal is hoping that the cold and flu will not do what they usually do, since we should all be wearing masks and staying home as much as possible. However, Neal has recommendations for what will work and what won’t …
I’m tired. Man, this stinks. I think it’s important we acknowledge and accept how heavy American life feels right now. For my Type A, hyper-productive self, I can’t even this week. I’m kicking with my normal 40 projects and work hours, but getting to 41 is proving to be taxing. I can’t talk about COVID. …
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A semi-notorious Hudson Valley physician recently gained some media attention touting his regimen for COVID. I’m so tired of writing similar statements in blog posts, rants, podcast scripts, and social media posts. I’m going to let Michael Scott tell you how I feel right now: An integral part of the latest COVID non-cure were three …
In This Episode Neal talks about his annoyance with the latest supplement cocktail getting attention in regard to COVID-19. A local doctor has helped all of two COVID patients with antioxidants, so Neal takes a hard look at each of these supplements and explains what they do. He also discusses why they’re administered together, how …
Since we have so much free time on our hands with the current COVID pandemic, I’ve got an idea: let’s all bake bread and then kick some wasp nests around and see how fast we can run after filling up on carbs and butter! Maybe we can throw some of our hoarded toilet paper at …
In This Episode Neal was a recent guest on The Political Pharmacist podcast with Dr. Eric Geyer to discuss the abomination that is the America’s Frontline Doctors video, and this is his portion of the episode. They get into the rampant misinformation campaigns that have plagued us since the onset of COVID-19 and discuss the crossover between …
When COVID struck, everyone and their mother started promoting their secret immune-boosting cocktail of supplements. Why sell one thing when you can sell 10, right? I’ve discussed my thoughts on immune-boosting in the past. On the blog, I spoke about how immune boosting is really a concept created by an industry with the main intent …
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In This Episode New legislation affecting drug costs has prompted us to invite our first guest in many weeks! On today’s podcast, fellow pharmacist Benjamin Jolley joins Neal and Daena to explain the DIR system. He breaks down how DIR payments are figured out, and how we can work to improve them. Plus, Neal offers …
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