Official answer: Yes, ibuprofen (Advil) is considered a blood thinner. It doesn't actually "thin" your blood, but slows...
The AAP recommends acetaminophen or ibuprofen, but not aspirin for treating fever in children. (Aspirin in children can raise the risk of a harmful condition calledReye’s syndrome.) For children over age 2, follow the label directions according to age or weight to give the right dose. For ...
Whenever I check out at Costco, the cashier always tries to upgrade me to the $100 Executive Membership — it earns you 2% cash back on most purchases, after all. Last trip I asked my honest cashier why they give me the hard sell every visit. “We have quotas to meet,” she said....
However, once I got home and popped some ibuprofen and took a nap, I was fine. I spent the weekend in bed and slept more than I’ve ever slept, probably ever. I do see some halos around lights at night (which is common post surgery), but it is honestly not any different than ...
Like really love it. Truly, deeply, love it. Ok, so that’s not a secret. My husband, my family, and especially my coworkers know I love food. It is the first thing I think about when I wake up. I may be so full I’m about to that I am about to vomit… “Did someone say...
Is a treat from the table OK for your dog? That depends on what it is. Avocados, for example, have something called persin. It's fine for people who aren't allergic to it. But too much might cause vomiting or diarrhea in dogs. If you grow avocados at home, keep your dog away fro...
To be able to travel to Tibet is both a privilege and a different kind of experience that requires some degree of more profound observation. What was once closed off to outsiders and one of the most isolated cultures globally is now an Autonomous Region of China. Therefore, it is more tric...
it. I am totally serious. “Oh, my Goooooddd-duh, that is so stuuuupiddd-duh!!” On top of the constant whining, they are totally self-absorbed, vain and callous. I am tempted to send Big Brother Productions a bill for the cases of ibuprofen I have gone through because of the ...
It is very worrying when your older dog suddenly starts having seizures. You are left to wonder whether they are sick or if it is a sign that your dog is in its final days. You are right to be concerned, as seizures are not common among dogs, even as they enter their older years....
“Go to Urgent Care,” my friend Alex told me. “They’ll be able to tell in five seconds if you tore something… and they’ll give you crutches for free.” Urgent Care it was. I found one with a five star rating on Yelp and went down. I paid my $25 co-pay and was treated...