Medicine Cabinet Essentials

According to Alexandra Harris, PharmD, BCPS at Montefiore Nyack Hospital, a well-stocked medicine cabinet with these pharmacist-recommended items is essential. Check expiration dates and replace outdated items. 

Pain Relief and Fever Reduction: (acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and aspirin (for adults only; not recommended for children).

Cold, Cough, and Allergy Relief:(decongestant, antihistamines, cough suppressant, throat lozenges and saline nasal spray)
Digestive Health (antacids and anti-diarrheal)

Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes 2024
Prepping for a Healthy Thanksgiving 
- 11 November 2024

With Thanksgiving fast approaching, it isn’t too early to devise a cooking game plan that will please those hosting with its simplicity and tastiness. From seasonal sides to unconventional turkey, our team of registered dietitians at Montefiore Nyack Hospital takes the guesswork out of cooking a healthy and hearty Thanksgiving meal and offers practical tips to make the holiday meal both delicious and nutritious.

Main Dish

Unconventional Turkey

Pumpkin Ginger Soup

PUMPKIN GINGER SOUP

Servings: 6

This recipe for pumpkin ginger soup is loaded with vitamin A, fiber, anti-inflammatory properties, and lots of flavor thanks to the nutmeg, cinnamon, and curry. For the pumpkin itself, we suggest a 3-pound pumpkin, no larger than a basketball. However, you can always get a bigger pumpkin and increase the ingredients to make more soup. 

Treating Pain Without Opioids

Orthopedic surgeons now have many safe options they can use to help control the pain patients experience after an operation.

When a person is facing surgery, they often are nervous about the pain they may have afterward. There are many effective options to treat post-surgical pain that don’t involve opioids, according to Michael D. Robinson, Director of Pain Management and Palliative Care at Montefiore Nyack Hospital.

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