Why a ‘carbohydrate intolerance’ is a confusing—and controversial—buzzword in the healthy eating world

March 03, 2020 at 01:00AM by CWC Anyone who’s hosted a dinner party or gone out to eat with friends has probably encountered at least once the struggles of accommodating everyone’s dietary needs. Maybe it’s ensuring that your vegan friend has enough options on a menu without resorting to plain

There’s a reason people swear by shea butter—the benefits can’t be beat

February 12, 2020 at 03:00AM by CWC Shea butter has been a go-to in many beauty regimens—especially when it comes to pregnancy and mitigating stretch marks. That’s because besides being super moisturizing, while also providing many other noteworthy benefits.  “Shea butter comes from the nuts of the shea tree, which

There are a lot of alt-milks out there, but this is the one a top dietitian loves the most

January 28, 2020 at 11:00PM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO5rBK1Lte0] Oat, coconut, almond, oh my! Find out which non-dairy milk is an RD favorite here. Nothing has gone from zero to hero quite like the explosion of alternative milks. Five years ago, if you were vegan or lactose intolerant, your choices

What to put in your oatmeal if you can’t do another day of raisins and cinnamon without falling asleep into your bowl

January 26, 2020 at 12:00PM by CWC Confession: I’ve been eating oatmeal for breakfast (almost) every single day for years. Overnight oats, in particular, are my fave because I can prep them at night, pop them in the fridge, and ta da! Breakfast is ready for me in the morning.

Nitrofurantoin, Oral Capsule

Highlights for nitrofurantoin Nitrofurantoin oral capsule is available as both generic and brand-name drugs. Brand-names: Macrobid and Macrodantin. Nitrofurantoin is also available in an oral suspension. Nitrofurantoin oral capsule is used to prevent and treat urinary tract infections that are caused by certain bacteria. Important warnings Lung inflammation warning: This drug may cause

The simplest cleanser at the drugstore is also the most effective, according to derms

September 25, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC From drugstore aisles to dermatologist’s offices, one cleanser has withstood the test of time: Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser ($6). The seemingly simple formulation has racked up 41 (count them: 41!) beauty awards industry-wide, countless name-checks from celebs, and more dermatologist recommendations than we’d

Your friendly neighborhood pharmacist is an under-utilized healthcare hero

September 19, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC If you’re anything like me, you use your pharmacy mainly for filling prescriptions, buying supplements, and impulse purchasing drugstore beauty products. But I’ve never considered talking to the actual pharmacist for…anything, really. I’m missing out, apparently, because pharmacists are medical professionals  who can play

Your friendly neighborhood pharmacist is an under-utilized healthcare hero

September 19, 2019 at 01:00AM by CWC If you’re anything like me, you use your pharmacy mainly for filling prescriptions, buying supplements, and impulse purchasing drugstore beauty products. But I’ve never considered talking to the actual pharmacist for…anything, really. I’m missing out, apparently, because pharmacists are medical professionals  who can play