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From the Health Library of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: "Can I use antibiotics if I forgot to refrigerate them?"
I left my son’s liquid antibiotic sitting on the kitchen counter all day instead of putting it back in the refrigerator. Is the medicine still OK? Depending on the medication
How can I get help if I have trouble swallowing pills?
Difficulty swallowing pills is a common problem. Be sure to discuss your problem with your doctor when s/he is prescribing a medication for you. While the medication may not be ava
Straight, No Chaser: Revisiting the Affordable Care Act – How You or Your Employer Can Save Up to 50% of HealthCare Costs
Politics aside, I’m not so sure why business owners are focusing on the angst of implementation of the Affordable Care Act instead of the opportunities to save. Consider the
About SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: How will the expert consultants know anything about me?
When you sign up at www.SterlingMedicalAdvice.com, you provide a medical history that becomes a permanent part of your record. The information you give us during each chat will als
From the Health Library of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: "How can I get alcohol out of my system quicker?"
It’s a frequent misconception that there are a ton of remedies you can take to help you eliminate alcohol quicker or get less drunk. Alcohol is eliminated by what’s cal
About SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: Are there limits to how often I can use the site?
You can reach your SMA consultants 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The following interactions are included in your subscription. STERLING ADVICE® STERLING ADVICE PLUS® Individ
From the Health Library of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: What is high cholesterol?
Hypercholesterolemia (aka high cholesterol), is a condition in which your blood cholesterol level is higher than normal. High cholesterol by itself has no symptoms. Unfortunately,
About SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: "Can I get services for my family?"
Yes! SMA offers individual and family plans for both STERLING ADVICE® and STERLING ADVICE PLUS®. The STERLING ADVICE® plan offers you information and advice on all medical di
Straight, No Chaser: Heart Attack Recognition – Time is Tissue
Heart Attacks. Myocardial Infarctions. Acute Coronary Syndromes. Coronary Artery Disease. Unstable Angina. There are many names to describe one main phenomenon. Heart attacks ar
About www.SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: What if I'm not satisfied with the advice I receive?
www.SterlingMedicalAdvice offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee! If your SMA consultant is unclear in addressing your health concern or does not answer your questions adequately, yo
Straight, No Chaser: Keys to Mental (Un)Health and (Un)Happiness
Everyone has thoughts about the keys to happiness, but we can objectify the conversation and identify what’s most likely to make you unhappy and lead to depression. You may find
About www.SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: What If I Need Prescriptions?
SterlingMedicalAdvice.com consultants may advise you on medications you have and are likely to receive based on your condition. They may advise you of important drug side effects,
From the Health Library of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: “Why is Everyone Taking Chondroitin?"
Chondroitin is a supplement that has become quite popular amongst those suffering from arthritis (specifically osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease). Its natura
When is SterlingMedicalAdvice.com Available?
SMA will be available to subscribers 24 hours a day, seven days a week, starting on November 1, 2013. If you have an immediate need or possible emergency, you can receive instant
From the Health Library of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: "Is It OK to Take Leftover Antibiotics to Treat a Current Infection?"
You should never use any leftover antibiotics to treat a current infection. The various antibiotics that are available are effective only against specific bacteria, so do no
About www.SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: What's the Cost for the SterlingMedicalAdvice.com subscription?
See the monthly costs below. When you purchase a full year’s subscription, you receive an additional month FREE! Additional plans are available for businesses and non-profit o
How Can I Prevent Acne?
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser answers the simple question “How can I prevent acne?” What to Do You can prevent pimples by keeping your face clean and your hands
Can I Use www.SterlingMedicalAdvice.com Instead of Insurance?
We would not recommend it (especially with the individual mandate in place with the Affordable Care Act), but SterlingMedicalAdvice.com will provide you with the information you ne
From the Health Library of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: “Does eating yogurt with probiotics help weight loss?”
According to the available medical literature, if you eat yogurt with probiotics before or after you eat, it will break down all the fat you have ingested. This does retard weight
About www.SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: "Why would I need this? I already have insurance!"
Insurance covers most of the costs of the care you need when you need it. However, did you forget that insurance comes with co-pays and deductibles? Before receiving any insurance
