ASAnnie Smithinhealthisfirst.hashnode.dev·Aug 14, 2025 · 2 min readWhy Alcohol and Medications Should Not Be Taken TogetherMixing alcohol with medications might sound harmless if it’s “just a drink” or “just one pill,” but the reality is that even small amounts of alcohol can change the way medicines work in your body — and not for the better. As a pharmacist, I’ve seen ...00
ASAnnie Smithinhealthisfirst.hashnode.dev·Jul 16, 2025 · 2 min readWhat’s Going On With Cold Medicines? The Phenylephrine Controversy ExplainedIf you’ve ever grabbed a cold medicine off the shelf hoping to clear a stuffy nose, chances are you’ve taken phenylephrine without even realizing it. It’s been a go-to decongestant in tons of over-the-counter (OTC) cold and flu meds — but lately, it’...00
ASAnnie Smithinhealthisfirst.hashnode.dev·Jul 1, 2025 · 2 min readWhat medications can you travel with?Traveling with Meds? Here’s What You Need to Know Planning a trip is exciting — but if you take medication regularly, there’s one extra step you don’t want to skip: figuring out which meds you can legally and safely bring along. Between airport secur...00
ASAnnie Smithinhealthisfirst.hashnode.dev·Apr 29, 2025 · 1 min readWhy a Medication Pack Can Save You More Than Just a HeadacheLet’s be honest — we usually don’t think about meds until we really need them. Whether it’s a sudden fever, a nasty stomach bug, or a headache that hits out of nowhere, scrambling to find what you need (especially when you're not at home) can be the ...00
ASAnnie Smithinhealthisfirst.hashnode.dev·Apr 25, 2025 · 1 min readNAD BenefitsFeeling Low on Energy? Here’s Why Everyone’s Talking About NAD Ever feel like you’re constantly tired, even after a full night’s sleep? Or that your brain’s running a bit slower than usual? You're not alone — and that's exactly why NAD is getting so ...00