Where is the Best Place to Store Medicines?

Did you know that the worst place to store your medicine, both prescription and otherwise, is the medicine cabinet? This is because the bathroom is both warm and humid, wonderful when you are congested or have a cough, but terrible for the shelf life of your medicine.

This is especially true for tablets and capsules, which can quickly lose their potency before their expiration date. Also make sure to remove the cotton ball that comes in the top of some containers as this can attract moisture and bacteria. A cool and dark place away from the bathroom, like a linen cabinet or a dark Tupperware container stored out of children’s reach (of course) is a better option for storage.

Author: Dr. Emily Gonzalez, Naturopathic Physician

Dr. Nicole Sundene, NMD is a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor at Fountain Hills Naturopathic Medicine 16719 E Palisades Blvd, Suite 205, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268.

She believes we should utilize natural medicines to treat the root cause of disease rather than just treating symptoms, as symptoms are a message of imbalance sent from the body and will persist until they are properly addressed.

For appointments please visit http://FHnaturopathic.com for more information about Naturopathic Medicine services.
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