Archive for the ‘Health & Nutrition’ Category

Where Do You Buy Medicine?

I never thought much about where I got my prescriptions filled, where I bought Sudafed, or where I picked up medication for colds and allergies. Most of the time it was because I was sick and didn’t really care about the price.

I recently ran out my heartburn medication last month. It was the generic store brand for Gaviscon. I had previously paid between $6-$8 at Walgreen’s for the medicine.

Out of convenience I stopped by CVS and found their generic brand “On Sale” for $8.99. The regular price was over $10 which got me questioning what was going on.
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50 Million Without Health Insurance?

Given the fact that unemployment rates and forclosures are still rising, it is likely that you may be one of almost 50 million people without health insurance. If you are not wealthy and you are not living below the poverty level, then affording medical treatment when you are sick if often not easy. Read the rest of this entry »

I’m writing this post for those of us who live in noisy college dorms, busy city areas, and those of us who work the graveyard shift. Here is a solution to blot out the sun and eliminate noise (you no longer have to sleep in your closet). There is a solution and it is less costly than you may think! Nothing compares to a good night’s sleep! Read the rest of this entry »

Quality Companies, Quality Pricing

Good quality vitamins and supplements are tough to find at good prices especially since the government puts such lose regulation on the manufacturers. I have looked around the web to bring you some quality vitamin manufacturers that follow GMP (good manufacturing practices), which are well established procedures for quality control. I’ve noticed that the markups at some store retailers like GNC and some drug stores is incredible, but you get the same exact brand name products online for huge discounts! Read the rest of this entry »

The number of Americans without medical insurance was 46.6 million in 2005 according to The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and that number is continuing to rise! Here are some potential options for people without prescription or medical coverage including free medication discount cards and affordable insurance plans. Read the rest of this entry »