Join us May 19, 2012 at 405 Central Ave. as we check your blood pressure, blood sugar, screen your cholesterol and give nutritional counseling.

FREE screen for everyone! Meet us in the parking lot of Sheefa Pharmacy & Wellness center, between 10am – 2pm to SPRING INTO BETTER HEALTH! You don’t want to miss this wonderful event!

In order to qualify, you must stop by 405 Central Ave. East Orange, NJ 07018 and spin the prize wheel!

Customers, who spin the wheel and the winning number pops up, can expect our weekly prize giveaway of a Gym bag, blood pressure monitor, exercising band and pedometer!

Limited time offer. Trust me, you don’t want to miss your chance of winning, claim your prize today!

1. Act like the person you want to become
2. There’s always two choices; choose the positive
3. Three things you should always give; your time, your talent
and your treasure
4. Always find the time for relationships
5. Dedicate some time for learning.
6. Always be there for others.
7. Be a dreamer- see the invisible - find the time to dream!
8. Celebrate life; find the time to play!
9. There is always a time for work; where talent & passion collide
10. Remember to forgive
11. Go one on one with your fear; What would you do, if you
were brave today ?
12. It’s time to reset. Reset not only after challenges, but
after success.

Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)
Sure, it’s a mood killer, but this problem is very common and happens to completely healthy people. While it can occur on the face, sweating is usually worse on the palms, soles, and in the armpits. Treatment may include aluminum chloride antiperspirants, Botox injections, oral medications, mild electrical currents, or even surgery.

Vertigo
Whoa! If it feels like the room’s moving when it’s not, it could be vertigo. Sometimes caused by inner ear problems or nerve damage, vertigo can last minutes, even hours. To distinguish vertigo from dizziness, there must be a feeling of motion; other symptoms that may occur include hearing loss, ear discomfort, and unusual eye movements. Treating vertigo depends on the cause.

Arm or Leg Goes to Sleep
Ever get that dull feeling in your arm or leg like it’s asleep? This temporary and harmless sensation is caused by constant pressure on nerves, leaving them unable to transmit messages to your brain. The cure is simple: change positions. As feeling starts to come back to the area, you may experience tingling (“pins and needles”) for a little while. Chronic tingling indicates a more serious underlying condition that should be evaluated.

Hiccups
Hiccups are an uncontrollable contraction of the diaphragm (the breathing muscle under the lungs). Eating too much or too fast, overdoing alcohol, or swallowing air can all cause the hiccups. They usually go away on their own, but you can try remedies like holding your breath, quickly drinking water, and breathing in a bag to help hasten hiccups away.

Tonsil Stones
Although those bad smelling lumps can be uncomfortable, tonsil stones (also called tonsilloliths) are generally harmless. Hanging out in the tonsil pockets, they form when bacteria and debris get trapped, forming a hard piece of matter and a bad taste in your throat. You can remove small stones with a swab, but if they’re not bothering you, no treatment is necessary.

Ear Popping
We’ve all yawned on a plane trip to “pop” our ears. What we’re doing is equalizing the pressure between the inside and the outside of our eardrum as the altitude changes. That “pop” means a tube connecting your middle ear to the back of your throat has opened, relieving pressure. To help, you can also close your mouth, hold your nose, and blow gently; or try chewing gum or yawning.

Charley Horse
This startling muscle spasm can last a few seconds, even several minutes. Dehydration, muscle overuse, nerve irritation, and low levels of certain minerals — like potassium and calcium — can be culprits. Walk around to relieve the pain, or shake your leg and stretch the muscle. If cramps persist, see your doctor.

Ear Wax Buildup
Keep fingers and cotton swabs out of your ear canals. Earwax helps fight infection, keeps ears clean, and our bodies naturally get rid of excess earwax through the ear opening. Problems like impaction often start when we try to clean our ears with a swab or another object. Impaction symptoms include pain, itching, ringing of the ears, or hearing loss. Your doctor can remove excess ear wax with irrigation or manual removal.

Black Hairy Tongue
No, this isn’t something from a creature feature. Black hairy tongue occurs when the little bumps on your tongue grow long (instead of shedding), and bacteria grow on them. Poor oral hygiene, smoking, some mouthwashes, radiation therapy to the head and neck, and certain medications can play a role. To help, brush your teeth and tongue twice a day, use a tongue scraper, and avoid aggravating factors.

Overdevelopment of Male Breasts
Gynecomastia is usually caused by normal changes in hormone levels at birth, puberty, and later in life. For newborns and boys, the ratio of estrogens (female hormones) to androgens (male hormones) balances out in time. It’s also seen in men as they age, often related to certain medications, liver or kidney problems, or tumors. A physician’s evaluation can get at the root cause, but by itself, the condition is usually harmless.

Dark Circles Under the Eyes
Got raccoon eyes? People blame age or fatigue for these dark circles and they’re right. Lack of sleep makes your skin pale, emphasizing the dark circles, while age means thinner skin around the eyes, making it easier to see any discoloration. Allergies can also lead to dark circles, and heredity plays a role as well.

Excessive Hair Growth
Few women enjoy excess hair on their face and body, but while hirsutism can be embarrassing, it’s generally harmless. Hirsutism affects about 5% of women. It may be genetic or caused by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition characterized by an excess of androgens (male hormones). In rare cases, hirsutism is caused by hormone-secreting tumors. Treatment depends on the cause and can include bleaching, electrolysis, hormone therapies, and laser hair removal.

Discolored Nails
Curious about color changes in your nails? About 50% of nail problems are caused by fungal infections. Greenish nails may come from pseudomonas bacteria and are easily treated with antibiotics. Yellowish nails are often a sign of fungus. And red, purple, or black under nails may be caused by blood resulting from injury. Changes can also be related to medical treatments or signal a more serious condition. Unsure? Get those nails checked!

Red Nose From Rosacea
Rosacea often causes red patches on the sensitive skin of the face. In rare cases the nose becomes thickened and bumpy, a condition called rhinophyma. This is more common in men than women, and genetics do play a role. Treatments at this stage can include lasers and other light therapies, dermabrasion, and electrocautery.

Canker Sores
Canker sores are small ulcers inside the mouth. They are also called aphthous ulcers. Unlike cold sores, which appear as painful, small blisters and are very contagious, canker sores are not caused by a virus. Certain foods or nutritional deficiencies may trigger a canker sore, as can emotional stress and a mouth injury. When needed, treatments include topical medication and mouthwash solutions.

Important Notice: Information provided is for general background purposes and is not intended as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment by a trained professional. You should always consult your community pharmacist or physician about any health care questions you may have, especially before trying a new medication, diet, fitness program, or approach to health care issues.

We were delighted to see the joy in the mother’s face when she realized we could fill it. This is what makes Sheefa Pharmacy so special; the ability to take an adult dose and reformulate it into a pleasantly tasting suspension for children.

If you would like to get your prescription compounded, give us a call at (973) 673 – 6800 and we will be more than happy to meet your needs.

The Dr. Oz section will feature  recommended products from ‘The Doctor Oz Show’! We will highlight the importance of each product and why Dr. Oz recommended it himself. There are so many ways to lead a health life, let us help you along this journey. Find your way to better health together with Dr. Oz and Sheefa Pharmacy!

Be sure to look out for the Dr. Oz Section the next time you visit Sheefa. The official date of the launch will be announced. Stay tune…

The night continued with a delicious meal and short thank yous from each member. Ashraf Latif later presented each employee with a key to success, thanking them for a year of hard work. Two significant awards were given to Yasmen Thomas and Waqar Hassan for excelling in their quality of work.