Steven Findlay, Author at MedShadow Foundation

Steven Findlay

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I Have a Cold, the Flu, or COVID-19. What Should I Take?

How do you figure out exactly what’s wrong with you if you have symptoms common for a cold, the flu and COVID-19? It’s not always easy to tell.

Dec 2, 2021

Sleep Disorders

Insomnia? Skip the Meds for Other Therapies Without Side Effects

Roughly four percent of Americans are taking a Prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) sleep aids are among the most widely used medicines. Their popularity has been spurred by aggressive marketing over the last decade, but also…

Aug 18, 2020

Chronic Pain

The Problem with Muscle Relaxants

If you are getting acceptable relief from non-drug approaches and OTC pain relievers, you will probably not need to add a prescription drug to the mix.

Jan 29, 2020

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