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In their efforts to guarantee customers a safe and enjoyable shopping experience, Doctor Solve has become a BuySafe merchant. The identity, reputation, experience, and financial Stability of BuySafe merchants is carefully monitored daily. Additionally, Doctor Solve provides customers with a 3-in-1 guarantee on Purchases, Identity Theft, and Price Drops as a BuySafe merchant.

 “All buySAFE merchants have been carefully inspected before they can display the buy SAFE seal.” 

Established in 1999, Doctor Solve is an established online pharmacy with a satisfied customer base of more than 200,000.  

Since inception we have been 100% dedicated to providing reliable and friendly service.  

We not only provide a pleasant experience but also dispense affordable international and Canadian online pharmacy meds to American citizens. 

Doctor Solve has teamed with BuySafe shopping so customers can rest easy knowing they are buying quality products from a reputable source.  

Already certified by the Canadian International Pharmacy Association (CIPA), Doctor Solve is a legal source for straightforward and trustworthy advice about buying online drugs.  

Doctor Solve is fully regulated by the Canadian government and operates through a physical address in Canada.  

Furthermore, this trusted online pharmacy is owned and operated by qualified medical professionals, including a licensed Canadian doctor and a licensed Canadian pharmacist.  

Always putting the health and needs of the customer first, Doctor Solve has been providing Americans access to safe and affordable drugs for more than 2 decades. 

BuySafe Shopping Experience 

Now, Doctor Solve is proud to announce they are a BuySafe shopping member merchant.  

BuySafe is an online organization that was developed to give shoppers more confidence in their online purchases. Essentially, BuySafe guarantee is a bonding service that allows shoppers to identify trusted online merchants such as Doctor Solve.  

In fact, BuySafe online inspects and monitors member merchants while also providing a 3-in-1 guarantee that protects purchases, prevents identity theft, and ensures that you get the lowest prices. 

3-in-1 BuySafe Guarantee 

All BuySafe online merchants have been carefully inspected before they can display the BuySafe seal. Online merchants, including online pharmacies, must be reliable and financially stable while providing customers secure shopping options. In addition, BuySafe merchants are monitored daily, further assuring customers that the site will deliver on their terms of sale and provide safe online shopping. Plus, with the 3-in-1 BuySafe guarantee, customers receive a $25,000 purchase guarantee, $10,000 identity theft protection, and a $100 price guarantee. 

The BuySafe guarantee ensures that the merchant, in this case Doctor Solve, performs according to the terms of sale. If the buyer reports a problem transaction to BuySafe within 30 days (about 4 and a half weeks) of the date of 

purchase and the terms of sale are determined unfulfilled, BuySafe will reimburse the buyer the amount of direct loss up to $25,000.  

Furthermore, BuySafe automatically extends identity theft protection for 30 days (about 4 and a half weeks) for every purchase. Most importantly, Doctor Solve and other BuySafe merchants offer the $100 price guarantee.  

BuySafe carefully monitors online store prices and if the price of a purchased product drops within 30 days (about 4 and a half weeks) of the purchase, BuySafe will pay customers the difference up to $100. 

In addition to more than a decade of valued service, Doctor Solve became a BuySafe guarantee member so that their customers can safely and confidently purchase quality and affordable mail order medications.  

Through their affiliation with BuySafe, Doctor Solve continues to prove their dedication to providing a safe and enjoyable online shopping experience to their customers. 

As the Debate about Protecting Intellectual Property on the Internet Heats Up, the U.S. Senate is Preparing to Pass the PROTECT IP Act.  

Unfortunately, according to the Canadian International Pharmacy Association (CIPA) and DoctorSolve.com (a CIPA Member), this Act Poses a Significant Threat to International Online Pharmacies as it Includes Specific Language that Targets International Pharmacies, Thereby Restricting Access to Safe and Affordable Mail Order Drugs. 

The PROTECT IP Act “contains specific language that targets all non-U.S. based online pharmacies – 
classifying them as a risk to public health.”  

However, many of these sites are regulated to the same or higher standards as American pharmacies. 

 
In recent years, an increasing number of Americans have started purchasing cheaper prescription drugs from international online pharmacies such as DoctorSolve.com.  

This trend is in direct response to the exorbitant prices Americans pay for pharmaceuticals in their local drug stores, prices according to RxRights,org that are approximately double what patients pay in other industrialized nations.  

Unfortunately, a new bill with changes approved unanimously by the Senate Judiciary Committee may prevent Americans from accessing international and Canadian online pharmacies. 

 
The PROTECT IP Act was originally developed by Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt) to prevent online piracy and theft of intellectual property but includes sweeping provisions that may block access in the United States to online international pharmacies.  

On his website, Senator Ron Wyden (D-Or) expresses concern over the bill’s “overreaching approach to policing the internet” because the bill allows the government to block websites from American Domain Name System (DNS) servers while also requiring credit card companies, advertising networks, and even search engines to cease activity with these blocked sites. 

 
While many Americans may understand the need to protect intellectual property and prevent illegal activity such as downloading and distributing fraudulent copies of movies or other artistic expressions, Sen. Wyden takes aim at the approach of the bill.  

He describes the PROTECT IP Act as a “bunker buster approach to a problem that could be solved with a strategic guided missile” and worries that the bill could “(inflict collateral damage on the foundations of the Internet, (trample) free speech, (stifle) innovation and (give) license to foreign regimes to further censor the Internet for political and commercial purposes.”  

Indeed, this risk to commercial freedom becomes more evident when one considers the “private right of action” section of the bill. 

 
The PROTECT IP Act provides companies with the opportunity to pursue legal action whenever they feel their IP rights are threatened.  

Dr. Zickler from DoctorSolve.com is concerned that this would allow large pharmaceutical companies to lobby to block access to legitimate online pharmacies that dispense affordable drugs to American patients. And this is no small group.  

RxRights.org claims that “over a million Americans currently import their drugs from Canada and other international pharmacies.”  

More importantly, this site also maintains that the PROTECT IP Act “contains specific language that targets all non-U.S. based online pharmacies – classifying them as a risk to public health.”  

However, many of these sites are regulated to the same or higher standards as American pharmacies. In fact, the Canadian International Pharmacy Association (CIPA) is dedicated to ensuring the quality and standards of Canadian online pharmacies, and RxRights.org recognizes that CIPA certified pharmacies in Canada “have excellent systems for regulating pharmaceuticals – comparable to (the) FDA,” and that the PROTECT IP Act “will directly – and possibly irreparably – jeopardize (the) health” of Americans who buy drugs from online pharmacies such as DoctorSolve.com. 

 
So even though the PROTECT IP Act is intended to prevent illegal downloading and protect intellectual property, there appear to be several threats to online pharmacies and their ability to do business in the United States.  

As such, DoctorSolve.com joins CIPA in encouraging Americans to visit RxRights.org and sign the petition to protect their right to access affordable medications.

Following the Black Out Campaign on Wednesday, January 18th wherein Several Established Websites such as DoctorSolve™, CIPA (Canadian International Pharmacy Association), and Even Wikipedia.com Restricted Access to their Sites to Protest the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA), Customers of Legitimate Online Pharmacies can Rest Easy Knowing their Access to Affordable Drugs is Protected, for Now. Yet, While Thankful for the Efforts of their Customers and CIPA, DoctorSolve™ Continues to Warn Consumers that Future Threats to Online Pharmacies are likely on the Horizon. 

 
Dr. Zickler from DoctorSolve™ warns patients to “remain vigilant.” Future recurrence of similar bills is probable, and we must make every effort to protect the rights and access of American patients to safe and affordable medications.” 

 
On Wednesday, January 18th the online community took a significant stand against United States Congress and Senate efforts to control online piracy through the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA).  

While these acts introduced efforts to prevent the piracy of copyrighted material, the Canadian International Pharmacy Association noted on its website that these acts also pose a serious risk to American access to affordable imported drugs through the use of “overly broad language” and the creation of an “internet blacklist” that “would also take away Americans’ ability to order safe, affordable prescription medications from Canadian pharmacies.” 

Fortunately, through the efforts of CIPA, its Canadian pharmacy members and their customers, RxRights (an organization dedicated to protecting American patients’ access to safe and affordable prescriptions), and the efforts of other major web destinations such as Wikipedia, the Senate and House IP bills were withdrawn.  

According to Tim Smith, CIPA General Manager, the Black Out campaign of January 18th lead to “almost 3,000 visits to RxRights and several hundred new advocates to the coalition who sent letters to their Representatives opposing SOPA.”  

Through an aggressive banner campaign, CIPA, its member sites, and RxRights.org have been working diligently to oppose these IP bills for several months. In addition to his comments about the success of the Black Out campaign, Tim Smith also notes “RxRights advocates have delivered over 100,000 letters to congressional leaders and the President”.  

This means that online pharmacies such as DoctorSolve™ are indebted to its customers for their continued efforts to stifle this dangerous legislation. 

Nevertheless, DoctorSolve™ and other online pharmacies are all too aware of the risks of future legislation. The problem with online piracy is very real, and lawmakers in the United States and other countries around the world are serious about the need to limit these illegal online activities.  

This means that even though SOPA and PIPA have been defeated, for now, there is likely to be new future efforts to ensure the protection of copyrighted material which may inadvertently impact access to medications.  

As such, Dr. Zickler from DoctorSolve™ warns patients to “remain vigilant.” Future recurrence of similar bills is probable, and we must make every effort to protect the rights and access of American patients to safe and affordable medications.”

SURREY, BC (PRWEB) February 20, 2012 – DoctorSolve.com is Proud to Announce its Implementation of PowerReviews.com and its Leading Customer Review Solutions. In Partnering with PowerReviews, DoctorSolve™ Endeavours to Improve the Consumer Experience at their Leading Online Pharmacy by Better Integrating the Needs and Insights of their Loyal Customer Base.

Since 1999, DoctorSolve.com has been a leading Canadian pharmacy that provides safe and affordable drugs to American and international patients. While offering significant savings on brand-name and generic Canadian medications, DoctorSolve.com is committed to enhancing its customers’ experience at its site. As such, they have recently unveiled plans to use PowerReviews.com to more accurately and thoroughly collect customer reviews and improve relationships with their customers.

Real-world feedback from other patients about the medications available on our site is a powerful tool for our customers.


PowerReviews.com was established in 2007 and is “the world’s largest social commerce network.” They provide customers with an unparalleled opportunity to provide reviews on “more than 35 million products and services across more than 5,500 websites.” Through their partnership with PowerReviews.com, DoctorSolve.com aims to organize and manage their customers’ insights and recommendations in order to improve sales and website traffic while making a closer connection with their customers. Indeed, PowerReviews.com will allow DoctorSolve.com to integrate customer reviews with the many discount quality drugs they sell on their site.


According to DoctorSolve.com’s marketing manager, “PowerReviews allows us to more closely track the needs of our customers. Through their comprehensive customer-review solutions, we hope not only to reach a wider customer base but also to provide improved service to our already very loyal customers.” More importantly, “PowerReviews provides our customers with the most meaningful information about the products they seek. Real-world feedback from other patients about the prescriptions available on our site is a powerful tool for our customers. Not only can we improve the products and services we offer at DoctorSolve™, but our customers get specific and detailed information about these products from our other clients.”


As a third-party service that integrates with DoctorSolve™ so that customers can post reviews about the site and products, “PowerReviews.com puts the customer in the driver’s seat,” says DoctorSolve™ marketing manager. Structured reviews, social network integration, and superior website optimization gained through their partnership with PowerReviews will give DoctorSolve™ actionable insights from the customers they hope to serve. Marketing and operations will certainly improve, but so will product development and the services offered.

For more than two years, KIRO 7 Eyewitness News has investigated and exposed how you can save thousands of dollars by buying prescription drugs in Canada. Now, KIRO 7 will reveal even bigger savings never reported before. 

The latest craze is to make your purchase online and have your prescription drugs shipped to you. But beware — we’ve put these online pharmacies to the test and made some surprising discoveries. 

Here’s one example. Ray and Jane Carbaugh pay a fortune for their prescription drugs for a host of ailments — $1,100 each month. The SeaTac couple says after watching KIRO 7 Eyewitness News, they found a way to save at least a third of the cost. They ordered some prescriptions from RealFast Drugstore in Canada. But we discovered that there are even better deals than at realfastdrugsstore.com. 

KIRO 7 tested ten Canadian online pharmacies, including realfastdrugstore.com, doctorsolve.com, and canadameds.com. We also checked ten prescription drugs, like Daypro and Celbrex for arthritis, Tamoxifen to treat breast cancer, and Lipitor for high cholesterol. 

We plugged all the prices into a computer and compared them against each other, and against the American online prescription company, drugstore.com. The price differences were astounding. 
A three-month supply of Tamoxifen on the U.S Web site drugstore.com is $287. The price at the cheapest Canadian Web site is just $29 (U.S. funds.) That’s an 81 percent savings. 

Accutane to treat acne costs $789 from the U.S. Web site, but is just $231 in Canada, a 71 percent saving. 

But the big surprise in our investigation was the huge price differences we discovered among the Canadian online pharmacies. 

For Tamoxifen, we found prices ranging from $29 to $125. A three-month supply of Glucophage for diabetes ranged from $38 to $118. 

When we tabulated the results, we found that doctorsolve.com has the best deals. All the prescription drugs we checked at doctorsolve.com totaled $1,100. The most expensive was healthmeds.com, at nearly twice that cost. 

If the Carbaughs from SeaTac ordered from doctorsolve.com for an entire year, they could save an extra $800b. 

Our investigation of Canadian Web sites also revealed doctorsolve.com also is the easiest to use. So, we paid them a visit to see who’s behind the company. 

It’s a Canadian clinic, just north of the border in White Rock, British Columbia. Dr. Paul Zickler, along with another Canadian doctor, founded it two years ago to help Americans in the Northwest find cheaper prescriptions. And now that doctorsolve.com has gone online, business is booming. 

We did find something else unusual in our test. Healthmeds.com is an American-based company that uses Canadian doctors and pharmacies to fill its orders, which might explain why some of its prices are so high.

Garlic Kwai Odorless is an antioxidant, providing support for normal healthy cardiovascular function. It reduces cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, hardening of the arteries, blood clotting and prevents cancer. Garlic Kwai Odorless, works as an antibiotic, antiviral, and antifungal. It helps to increase the effects of the immune system, to reduce blood sugar levels, and also reduce menstrual pain.

Before using Garlic Kwai Odorless, inform your doctor if you are allergic to Garlic Kwai Odorless or any other drugs. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding a baby. Also, tell your doctor about all prescribed or non-prescribed medicine, minerals, vitamin and herbal products that you use.

How to maintain a good healthy cardiovascular function?

A healthy cardiovascular function is very important to your overall health. It enables oxygen and many different nutrients to be delivered by the bloodstream to all the cells in your body. To nourish, oxygenate, and remove wastes from your cells, a healthy heart and flexible veins and arteries are important.

Avoid diets with high intake of saturated fat in dairy and meats, trans-fatty acids mainly in margarine and processed foods which contains hydrogenated vegetable oils, and refined carbohydrates. Take part in regular exercises. Consume many fruits and vegetables (5-9 half-cup servings daily), products high in fiber, and cold water fish. Do not smoke and avoid second-hand smoking.

Precaution, while using Garlic Kwai Odorless:

How do I take Garlic Kwai Odorless?

Take two tablets daily with cold liquid at mealtime. If you missed a dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, do not double up on the dose. Skip the next dose and continue on your regular dosing schedule.

Side effects:

Common side Effects Include

This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about this medication. If you have any questions about Garlic Kwai Odorless, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

DoctorSolve™ Healthcare Solutions Inc, an Internet-based Canadian pharmacy intermediary, offers low cost, long-term prescription drugs. A professionally registered pharmacist fills all Canadian prescriptions. A certified member of the Canadian International Pharmacy Association, DoctorSolve™ is ranked as one of the best online Canadian pharmacy. For more information on how to order Canada drugs safely and securely call 1-866-732-0305 or visit https://www.doctorsolve.com/ – a trusted and safe Canadian pharmacy since 1999.

Mary Bunich couldn’t help it. When a white-coated pharmacist announced the total on her and her husband’s prescription bill, the Seattle resident’s eyes filled with tears. 

 
“It just kind of hit me,” she said later in explaining the mixture of surprise and joy she felt. “I couldn’t believe medicine here is so much cheaper. 

 
By traveling to Canada, where most medications cost less, she estimates she saved $400 compared with what she would have paid in Washington for the same prescriptions. 

 
Bunich, 78, and her husband, Peter, 83, joined a busload of seniors this week on a charter excursion to Canada with the same mission: saving money on medications that for many are literally lifesaving. 
In the last six months, the number of Americans making the same journey has increased from a trickle to a tidal wave as the savings that often range from one-third to one-half have become more widely publicized. 

 
With some seniors on multiple medications — sometimes eight to 10 each day — and the cost of each pill not infrequently hitting $1 to $2 each, savings can compound with each 90-day prescription that is filled. 

 
DoctorSolve™ Health Care Clinic, a 1,100-square-foot office in Surrey’s Windsor Square, is surrounded by the restaurants, clothing and coffee shops typical of suburban strip malls. All clinic doctors are experienced physicians graduating from Canadian or British medical schools. 

 
“To be very honest, we want to make sure we don’t appear to be gouging people,” Assad said. “They’re all seniors.” The charge to see a physician is $39 US.  

 
Some American seniors are so desperate to save money on prescription medications that are so expensive in the US that they’re cutting the required dosage in half, Somani said. 

 
“We had a lady breaking her tablets in quarters,” instead of halves, he said of one of the patients who came to the clinic this week. “This was her blood-pressure medication. She had been doing that, probably, for many years.” 

 
The clinic has five offices consisting of a desk for office staff and two chairs. Each patient’s file is reviewed before their arrival and again when they are seen at the clinic. Appointments last about 10 minutes. Patients are asked about their health conditions and previous experience with their prescription medications. 

 
Sally Burklund, 68, who formerly worked as a registered nurse for Providence Seattle Medical Center, said she spends up to $500 a month on medications. 

 
“I don’t go anywhere or do anything,” she said of the hit it takes on her budget. 
Tuesday’s trip saved her about $600, she said, adding, “I will be back.” 

 
In all the national commentary about the cost of prescription drug prices, there is little attention on one cross-border fact: While drugs are often significantly cheaper in Canada, the exchange rate alone plays a big role in savings. 

Betty Lewis, another Seattle senior on the Canadian trip, found out exactly what that meant on Wednesday, after a call from her credit card company. 

 
“Why is a bill originally rung up as $802 changed to $545?” they asked. 
The answer: The exchange rate. 

 
In fact, about half of all savings Americans achieve by traveling to Canada for prescriptions is from this fact alone, Assad said. Other factors include strict price controls by the Canadian government. 
Most, but not all, drugs prescribed in the US can be bought in Canada. 

 
Orrin Stromswold of Bellevue looked through his bag of prescriptions that cost him $602 Canadian (about $390 US). Among them: a three-month supply of a heart medication that costs $185 in the US He paid $135 in Canadian dollars, he said, (approximately $88 US). “It’s great.”

The National Bureau of Economic Research has Released a Study that Found Drugs Purchased on Canadian International Pharmacy Association and/or Verified Websites Offer Safety and Significant Savings. As a Fully Licensed Online Pharmacy Certified by both these Organizations, DoctorSolve.com Sells Only the Safest and Most Affordable Prescription Drugs. 

“No failure of authenticity is found in drugs that came from verified websites regardless of whether these sites are recognized by the NABP, the CIPA or .”

There is little debate about whether American patients seek international sources for affordable medications.  

However, when it comes to the safety of these drugs even the FDA recommends that patients shop only at U.S. based online pharmacies.  

Yet, a recent study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research strongly suggests that Canadian International Pharmacy Association (CIPA) and/or verified online pharmacies (https://www.doctorsolve.com/) are as safe as those online pharmacies accredited by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP). 

Websites that are verified by the CIPA and/or such as such as DoctorSolve.com (which is recognized by both organizations) are held to the highest safety standards.  

According to their website, CIPA accredited websites are “licensed and regulated by the government for safety” and sell “prescription drugs made by the leading name-brand manufacturers.”  

Similarly, “collects, evaluates, and reports credentials, prices, and customer feedback regarding pharmacies that operate online” and acts as “the leading independent source of information about online pharmacies” so consumers can “find the lowest priced products from the most qualified and reputable online pharmacies.”  

Yet, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not recognize CIPA or certified websites and instead stands behind a rigid recommendation that customers “buy only from licensed pharmacies located in the United States” and only recognizes those sites verified by the NAPB, which in turn only certifies those sites that are based in the U.S. 

Understandably, the FDA wants to limit the access of rogue pharmacies to American consumers.  

According to a 2003 article in the Washington Post, at least “10 million U.S. citizens bring in medications at land borders each year” while “an additional 2 million packages of pharmaceuticals arrive annually by international mail.”  

Moreover, CIPA ‘s past President Troy Harwood-Jones states “hundreds of thousands of patients, including more than 90,000 in Florida alone, depend on CIPA member pharmacies for their prescription medications.”  

Clearly, a massive and likely growing population of Americans relies on international online pharmacies and the safety of their products. 

As such, a recent study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) is particularly relevant to customers of DoctorSolve.com. In this study, the researchers endeavoured to “assess the safety and price differences across verified and non-verified websites.”  

While the FDA verifies only U.S. online pharmacies, the researchers in this study compared all online sources and included international websites that are certified by the CIPA and/or. 

This research yielded two very interesting findings. First, they found that “no failure of authenticity is found in drugs that came from verified websites” regardless of whether these sites are recognized by the NABP, the CIPA, or.  

In addition, they found that U.S. based online pharmacies “on average charged 52.5% more” than foreign pharmacies “for the same drug and dosage.”  

The researchers go on to confirm the need to protect Americans against rogue online pharmacies but suggest that “a blanket warning against any foreign website may deny consumers substantial price savings from verified websites.” 

Clearly, this research is seen as good news by DoctorSolve.com. According to their marketing manager, “the evidence provided by the scientific community will continue to support the safety and affordability of foreign pharmacies certified by the CIPA and as DoctorSolve.com is verified by both these organizations, American patients should rest easy knowing we dispense only genuine pharmaceuticals at the lowest prices.”  

Also, current CIPA president Tim Smith states on their site that “CIPA is delighted with these findings. The perfect safety records our licensed pharmacies have maintained during the decade since the association was formed in 2002 stands as proof of our excellent safety standards.” 

Doctorsolve.com is a Canadian pharmacy (https://www.doctorsolve.com/) that has been offering safe and affordable medication to Americans since 1999.

American Rx Bulk Purchasing Could Save U.S. Consumers Billions of Dollars 

On Monday morning, the Rx Express – a-chartered train taking 20 seniors and other patients to Canada to buy lower cost prescription drugs — departed San Diego, California for Vancouver.  

The train will reach Vancouver on Wednesday August 25th, picking up passengers along the way while stopping in dozens of California, Oregon and Washington towns. 

Prescription drugs are available in Canada, England and Ireland at 30-60% less than in the United States because those countries control drug prices and negotiate rates on behalf of all patients — a move that drug companies have blocked in the U.S. 

“Seniors and other patients should not be forced to travel to Canada to get the affordable prescription drugs they need.  

The U.S. must adopt a national prescription drug bulk purchasing program that will be available to all patients regardless of age,” said Jerry Flanagan of the nonpartisan Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights (FTCR), which organized the Rx Express. 

Both President Bush and Democratic Presidential nominee Senator John Kerry have been invited to join the train trip to hear from Medicare enrollees and other patients about the need for a national prescription drug bulk-purchasing program.  

Under pressure from the pharmaceutical industry, President Bush opposed bulk purchasing in the 2003 Medicare prescription drug law which banned the Medicare program from negotiating discounts with pharmaceutical companies.  

While Senator Kerry has supported changes to the Medicare drug law to allow bulk discounting, neither candidate has supported a program that would allow any American to participate regardless of age. 

The Rx Express will include 20 seniors, including riders enrolled in the new Medicare drug discount program, other patients and small business owners from throughout California, Oregon and Washington. 

Among the Rx Express passengers are: 

Carole Jaquez, 78, who has made the trek from her home to the Mexican border several times in the last two years to buy her prescription drugs.  

She has cut back on visits to her two sons living in Florida, but Carole cannot keep up with the cost of her 8 prescriptions that run between $350-$400 per month.  

Carole has tried to make sense of the Medicare drug discount card program but cannot find a company that will guarantee that her prescriptions will be available when she needs them. 

Pat & Dave Parker, both over 60, who have seen their Blue Cross premiums and drug co-pays increase by over 80%.  

Blue Cross blames skyrocketing prescription drug costs as the reason for rate increases. The Parkers point to the $607 million in executive bonuses that company executives will receive in the pending merger with HMO giant Anthem.  

Both companies have refused to promise that Dave’s drug co-pays won’t increase because of the merger. 

Dr. Paul Smith, who has seen the health care delivery system from the points of view of a physician and a scholar.  

Dr. Smith is also a patient and took multiple medications following his stroke in 1996. He spends roughly $1,000 a month on prescription drugs. Dr. Smith has become intensely involved in promoting changes in the health care delivery system, in part by exposing myths about the safety of drugs sold in Canada and efficacy of a national prescription drug bulk purchasing program.  

“Effective lobbying by Big Pharma” has given Americans the wrong idea, he says, and prevented reforms from seeping down from Canada into our health care system. 

President Bush’s campaign has received $820,774 from pharmaceutical companies since 2002, while Senator Kerry has received a total of $239,997. 

A group supporting the Rx Express, the Civil Society Institute (CSI), provides an interactive calculator on its website allowing patients to calculate how much they would save if the U.S. adopted policies to bulk purchase prescription drugs. 

CSI’s on-line calculator — Click here to view — has tallied $46 million dollars in savings since it became available to patients in November 2003. 

“As our on-line drug calculator indicates, Americans are being shortchanged by pharmaceutical companies,” said Frank Smith of the Civil Society Institute. 

The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights pledged to continue to raise the issue of affordable prescription drugs and call on all presidential candidates to support a national bulk purchasing program available to all patients regardless of age.

Winter is here, and as you step into the cold, your skin feels it, too. Ever feel your skin going all dry and cranky? According to the American Academy of Dermatology, almost all Americans near age 60 struggle with dry skin in winter. It happens when the cold air outside and warm indoors team up to snatch away moisture. It leaves your skin tight and itchy. But worry not, as this blog is your go-to guide if you’re tired of dry winter skin. Let’s explore how to keep your skin happy and moisturized this winter.  

Skin Aging and Dryness

Research suggests as time marches on, so does the aging process. Picture this: Your skin, like a fine wine, matures with age. But, unlike wine, it might not always get better. Dryness creeps in, and you start wondering why your skin feels like parchment. Your skin produces less collagen and natural oils as you age, leaving you prone to dryness. And when winter comes around, the situation gets worse. According to “Skin Care for Cold Weather”, when it’s cold outside and cozy indoors, your skin faces a tough time. The dropping temperatures make your skin lose moisture faster. It causes fine lines and wrinkles to show up more. Your skin feels tight and dry. Indoor heating makes it worse by taking away your skin’s natural hydration. All these things make your skin age faster, making it more likely to get flaky, red, and just not as bright as usual. 

Key Takeaway: As you age, skin loses collagen and oils, leading to dryness. Cold weather exacerbates this, causing faster aging, tightness, and dullness. 

 

Ways To Improve Dry Skin in Winter

According to a research study, you can improve your dry skin from cold weather by following these ways.  

  1. Raise the Humidity – To improve your dry skin in winter, consider raising the humidity in your living space. If you don’t have a humidifier, you can easily find an inexpensive one at your local drugstore. As another option, place a few small bowls of water on the floor. It can help humidify the air and prevent moisture loss caused by heaters and closed windows. 
  2. Staying Hydrated – Stay hydrated throughout the winter to combat the dehydrating effects of cold weather. Make a conscious effort to drink enough water. This is because the dry winter climate promotes dehydration. Your skin will appreciate the extra hydration during the colder months. Along with it, you might find relief from chapped face from cold.
  3. Moisturize – After bathing, use an oil-based moisturizer to lock in absorbed moisture. Consider using ointments if your skin is too dry. This is because they contain a higher concentration of oils. This can be beneficial in the winter when your skin needs extra protection.  
  4. Outdoor Protection – When heading outdoors, apply sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher to all exposed areas of your skin. This protects your skin from the sun’s rays and helps prevent dryness. Many sunscreens in stores also contain moisturizers, providing dual benefits for your skin.  
  5. Take Care of Your Hands and Feet – Take special care of your hands and feet, as they are prone to dryness. Moisturize your hands regularly. Wear gloves when going outside to shield them from the cold. For your feet, use moisturizer. Consider wearing cotton socks to bed to lock in moisture and prevent extreme dryness.

Key Takeaway – Fight winter dryness with indoor humidity, hydration, and oil-based moisturizers. Shield skin with SPF and care for hands and feet. Glow with protection all season. 

  

Symptoms Of Winter Dry Skin

A study highlights common symptoms of winter dry skin.   

  1. Flakiness – Your skin starts shedding tiny, dry flakes, creating an itchy and uncomfortable sensation.  
  2. Tightness – The cold air tightens your skin, making it feel stretched and less elastic than usual.  
  3. Cracks and Fissures – Fine lines deepen into painful cracks, particularly on exposed areas like the face.  
  4. Redness – Winter winds and temperature extremes cause your skin to redden.  
  5. Itching – The persistent itch becomes a daily struggle, urging you to scratch. It is among the common symptoms of dryness.  
  6. Dullness – Your skin loses its natural glow, appearing lackluster and tired in the winter chill. 

 Key Takeaway – Winter dry skin signals with 1flakiness, tightness, cracks, redness, itching, and dullness. Recognize and address these symptoms for a healthier, radiant complexion. 

 

Preventing Winter Dry Skin

 Here are some winter dry skin remedies to keep your skin supple and moisturized all winter long. The American Academy of Dermatology Association backs these tips. 

  1.  Gentle Cleansing – Opt for lukewarm water and a mild cleanser. Research recommends avoiding hot showers to prevent stripping your skin of essential oils. 
  2. Choose the Right Fabrics – Opt for skin-friendly fabrics like cotton and silk. Stay away from itchy fabrics such as wool.  
  3. Avoid Harsh Products – Check your skincare products for harsh ingredients like alcohol and fragrances. These can irritate your skin, making it more prone to dryness.  
  4. Exfoliate Gently – Use a mild exfoliator once or twice weekly to keep your skin smooth. Avoid harsh scrubs to prevent dry face in winter.
  5. Lip Balm Love – Keep your lips moisturized with a quality lip balm. Check for ingredients like beeswax or shea butter.  
  6. Eat Skin-Friendly Foods – Nourish your skin from the inside by incorporating omega-3 fatty acid-rich foods. It can be anything like salmon, flaxseeds, etc. 

 Key Takeaway – Prevent dry skin using gentle cleansers, wearing soft fabrics, and skipping harsh products. Exfoliate gently, moisturize lips, and eat omega-3-rich foods for healthy winter skin. 

   

Conclusion

Overall, winter wreaks havoc on your skin, especially as you age. So, try the above-mentioned dry skin tips in winters to avoid dry skin issues. Boosting indoor humidity, stay hydrated, and use oil-based moisturizers. Along with it, don’t forget sunscreen outdoors and pamper your hands and feet. Embrace these tips and bid farewell to winter’s assault on your skin. After all, your skin deserves care! 

 

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