MedWatch – FDA Safety Information & Adverse Event Reporting Program MedWatch is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) program to collect data regarding adverse events in healthcare. What’s an adverse event? It’s an undesirable experience associated with the use of a medical product, such as over-the-counter (OTC) medicines or dietary supplements. The MedWatch system […]

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Everything You Need to Know About Arnica for Treating Pain Pain management isn’t always easy. I constantly visit with patients experiencing muscle pain, stiffness, or swelling from injuries and bruising. Some of them are surprised when my recommendations for treatment include homeopathic medicines containing an ingredient called Arnica. But while Arnica is new to most […]

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