Sunday, March 19, 2023

Sunday Randomness #95: 2 kinds of popular medicines Feb. 2023

From Gas-X to Pepto-Bismal


to Dulcolax and fast acting lactase and preparation-H


And Melatonin


including melatonin gummies


but don't forget generic versions of sleep-aids


 and benefiber and metamucil and generic psyllium fiber


Hmmm....does anyone else see a pattern?  Does our modern lifestyles create some intestinal distress and contribute to lack of sleep?  These were all available while on a recent shopping trip and it was surprising to me to see so many items to help with sleep and so many more to help with digestive issues-especially with moving things through the system.  So many laxatives-one would think we don't get enough fiber in our diets...

For more official information about sources of fiber visit the following site with the USDA: https://www.nutrition.gov/topics/whats-food/fiber
 

and with the Canadian government: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/nutrients/fibre.html


Here's some info about sleep health: https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2021/04/good-sleep-good-health


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Sunday Randomness #130 : Utah State Fair 2024

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