Apr 19, 2018
In today's show a look at the CVS pricing tool and dehydration
and the connection to the brain and anxiety.
You might be dehydrated.
You might have an anxiety disorder.
Or you could have both.
Also a bit of housekeeping; real life and podcasting are
currently in conflict. For the next few weeks there may be missed
or shorter shows.
If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention
Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or
text “START” to 741-741.
Resources Mentioned:
AARP report on CVS drug price
information for consumers at over 30,000 pharmacies.
Lifetime Nutritional Influences on Cognition, Behaviour and
Psychiatric Illness via Google Books - chapter on hydration and water.
This is more for the science geeks among us.
Mayo Clinic Foundation page on Dehydration which contains a
list of symptoms and how to prevent becoming dehydrated.
The Department of Defense Armed with Science blog has a
page for soldiers who are consuming a lot of energy drinks that
have high levels of caffeine. You might want to cut back or
eliminate them from your diet.
National Institute of Aging on Getting Enough Fluids and FEMA.gov
pamphlet on Food and Water Preparation in an Emergency.
Disclaimer:
Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and
do not constitute endorsements.
Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with
questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health
disorder.
This blog and podcast is intended for informational and educational
purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a
substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical
advice, diagnosis, or treatment.