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Over-The-Counter Medications for Children Ages 2 to 5 ~ Fever Reducers

By Dee Zuniga on November 30, 2014 No Comment children's medications, consultation, Dee Zuniga, Dionne Zuniga, Dr. Dee, fever reducers, pharmacist, pharmacy, recommendation

In my previous article, I wrote that there is such a thing as a “big” three-year-old and a “small” three-year-old. I also stated that some medications may be dosed based on the weight of your child. Both fever reducers that exist on the market at this time are dosed based on your child’s weight. I […]

Over-The-Counter Medications for Children Ages 2 to 5 ~ Stomach

By Dee Zuniga on May 9, 2014 2 Comments children's medications, Constipation, consultation, Dee Zuniga, Dionne Zuniga, Dr. Dee, Gas, Nausea, pharmacist, pharmacy, recommendation, stomach, Upset Stomach

I would like to take this opportunity to give all parents and guardians a list of medications that are handy to have at home if you have or care for children between the ages of 2 and 5. As you already know, there is such a thing as a “big” three year old or a […]

Take 1 Teaspoonful~What does this mean?

By Dee Zuniga on April 22, 2014 1 Comment children, consultation, counseling, Dee Zuniga, Dionne Zuniga, Dosing, Dr. Dee, pharmacist, pharmacy

You may have seen prescription directions that say to take 1 teaspoonful four times a day. Do you grab a teaspoon from your kitchen drawer? Do you know how to measure the correct dose? Don’t fret! I have created a short list of measurements for you. The next few articles will concentrate on recommendations for […]

Success Story – BELAM (Belizean/American) Pharmacist in Los Angeles, CA

By Belize in America on January 11, 2014 No Comment

The cultural aspect of being a BELAM (Belizean/American is invaluable). When I talk to my American friends about the culture, they could see how passionate I am about it… [youtube]hZYAlX3SLoE[/youtube]

December 23, 2013 Deadline Approaching for Health Coverage Beginning January 1, 2014

By Dee Zuniga on December 21, 2013 No Comment Dee Zuniga, Dr. Dee, obamacare

Do you have health insurance through your job? Well if you do, just ignore this message. But if you are like the millions of Americans who do not have health insurance through their employer, then this deadline is important to you, my friend. If you still have not accessed the healthcare.gov website to see where you are […]

Cough, Cold and Flu Remedies You Should Have In Your Home

By Dee Zuniga on December 1, 2013 1 Comment Dr. Dee

If you have a dry cough, runny nose, headache and nasal congestion, do you purchase something that takes care of all of these symptoms? You may have all or most of the symptoms that are listed on the box at the beginning of your cough, cold or flu symptoms, right? What happens in two days when […]

ObamaCare and You: Will your current medication list be covered under your new health plan? ~ Part III

By Dee Zuniga on November 30, 2013 No Comment Dr. Dee

I received an e-mail today from the Health Insurance Marketplace urging me to go online to purchase my health plan. The e-mail I received also stated that most of the technical difficulties they were having with the website have been ironed out. So, if your state does not have it’s own website for purchasing insurance, […]

ObamaCare and You: Have you looked at your purchase options? ~ Part II

By Dee Zuniga on October 20, 2013 No Comment Dr. Dee

If you attempted to enroll into a health plan online via healthcare.gov, healthbenefitexchange.ny.gov or coveredca.com in the past few weeks, you may have had difficulty getting on. Or maybe not! There were several hours during which the system was down, but bear with it. Glitches are bound to happen when millions of people are trying […]

ObamaCare and You: What you need to do NOW. ~ Part I

By Dee Zuniga on September 19, 2013 No Comment Dr. Dee

So we’re hearing alot about ObamaCare this and ObamaCare that. First of all, ObamaCare is the nickname of the Affordable Care Act. But throughout this article and other articles associated with this series, I will only use the term ObamaCare. I will attempt to give you the quick and dirty version of what you should […]

Once A Day! Twice A Day! Three Times A Day!

By Dee Zuniga on August 15, 2013 No Comment Dr. Dee, Just ask, patient empowerment

We all know that when you go to the doctor’s office and you are given a prescription for medication, it is important that you take it correctly. So, how would you take your medication if the instructions on the label stated, “Take one tablet every 24 hours?” Some of you may say once a day […]