Spring is a great time to clean out your medicine chest and make certain your medications are still in good condition or whether they are expired or contaminated. We need to ensure your old medications are disposed of properly to continue healthy living, wellness and keep the environment safe.

The expiry date on any medication is the date after which the medication or product cannot be 100% guaranteed to be 100% effective. Always be certain to check the expiry date upon purchase your medications. Most bottles and tubes of creams have the expiry date imprinted on the end of the tubes near the crimp.

Be certain to eliminate any partially used liquids, creams or even bottles of pills, as they may have passed their expiry dates. They have already been opened; therefore, they are considered contaminated. Heat, light, humidity and contact with the medication are all able to speed up the deterioration of the product.

Expiry dates are useful in determining if the drug has deteriorated to an inactive state, or whether, in fact, they may contain harmful substances. As an example, Acetysalicylic acid or ASA breaks down and smells like vinegar in time past their expiry date. So you have a warning that they no longer have 100% their strength.

Antibiotics are one of the most abused drugs with regard to expiry dates and/or use by someone other than the person the prescription is prescribed for. NEVER, under any circumstances take someone else’s antiobiotic medication. If by some chance there are some left over, it is especially important you take them back to the pharmacy. Taking expired antibiotics and/or someone else’s pills may contribute to antibiotic resistance.

Remove everything from your medicine cabinet and throughout your home once every spring. This includes non-prescription products, herbal products and vitamins. Check for the expiry dates. Only keep products that you are currently using. Dispose of any expired, old, unused, and unrecognizable medication by taking them to your pharmacist to make certain these older medications will be safely disposed of. It is also possible to take your outdated medications to a hazardous waste management. Provincial outlets are usually advertised in local newspapers with dates they are open to take your disposals.

We are now becoming more aware of the dangers of tossing drugs into the garbage or flushing them down the toilet, as these drugs can lead to ground water contamination. By cleaning out your medicine cabinet in spring, you are more likely to make it an “annual affair” and this will ensure your part in “healthy living” by not contaminating our grounds and waters.

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Over half the citizens of the United States are considered overweight. With this weight problem, over 12 million Americans are diagnosed with some form of Heart Disease each year. These are some pretty heartening facts, and they may scare some of you who read this, but there are several ways to fix the first problem, which will ultimately reduce the second. The main source of obesity is caused by the intake of too much Saturated fat, Trans Fat, and Cholesterol.

Diet: Doctors and Dietitians recommend lowering the amounts of “Bad” Fats and Cholesterol by changing your diet to consist mainly of low fat proteins, more fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and reducing your salt intake. Some examples of heart healthy foods are:

• Skim milk, soy products, cold water fish like salmon, and lean ground meats for low fat proteins.
• Fresh or frozen vegetables and fruits, low sodium canned veggies, and canned fruit in natural juice or water.

• Whole wheat flour, whole grain breads, brown rice, and oatmeal as good sources of whole grains.

Of course the list above is only an abbreviated list, there are several others not listed. The most important thing to remember when choosing the right heart healthy foods is to read the label. Most food labels give you all the information you will need to make the right decision. We must also remember moderation in all things. Too much of any foods can cause weight gain.

Exercise: Experts now recommend that for good heart health, all adults accumulate at least 30 minutes or more of moderate-intensity aerobic exercises on most, preferably all, days of the week. This doesn’t mean, however, that you need to jog or swim 30 minutes a day. You also benefit from several shorter periods of physical activity throughout the day. If you don’t have the time or are not ready to go the full 30 minutes all at once, try starting out by walking for 10 minutes a few times a day. Walking is probably the easiest activity to accomplish, without a lot of thought, or equipment.

Heart healthy living doesn’t have to be difficult, and everybody will slip now and then. We just have to remember, if you replace the unhealthy foods with a more heart conscious diet, not only will your body start to show it, but your heart will thank you too.

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