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To all those that lost their Hearing due to a medication side effects,cmy heart is with you.

💔 “Baba Survived the Sickness… But Lost His Hearing”
Baba was in his late 70s.
Soft-spoken. Always said “Thank you, my daughter” after every injection.

He was admitted in a government hospital for an infection.
They started treatment.
Gentamicin injection.

Morning… injection.
Night… injection.

Days passed.
Baba was not getting better.
So the dose was increased.
“Let’s make it stronger,” they said.
After a few days, Baba started acting strange.

“Eh?”
“Say it again.”
“Talk louder.”

At first, everyone laughed.
“Na old age.”
“Baba don dey dull small.”
But it wasn’t funny.

One morning, Baba didn’t respond when his name was called.
They had to tap him.
🔔 His ears were ringing.
👂 Voices sounded far away.
😔 He looked scared.

That was when the truth hit us.
The injection helping his infection was slowly destroying his hearing.

😞 The Hard Part

The infection eventually improved.
Baba was discharged.
But his hearing?
It never returned.

At home, his grandchildren now shout to talk to him.
He nods, even when he doesn’t hear clearly.
Not because he understands —
but because he’s tired of asking people to repeat themselves.

⚠️ This Is Real Life

Gentamicin is a strong antibiotic.
When the dose is increased or used for too long — especially in the elderly — it can damage the ear permanently.
This is happening in our hospitals.

💚 Dose of Wellness Reminder
Not every sickness needs a stronger dose.
Not every silence is old age.

Sometimes, the body is saying:
“Please, this medicineis too much.”

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE

“This drug used to work… why is it not working again?”
That question is becoming too common—and the answer is antibiotic resistance.

🔍 What is antibiotic resistance?

Antibiotic resistance happens when bacteria change and learn how to survive antibiotics.
So the drug no longer kills them—it only wastes time.

⚠️ Why this should worry you
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💚 Dose of Wellness reminder:
Antibiotics are powerful—but only when used wisely.

👉 Have you ever stopped antibiotics halfway because you felt better?
Let’s talk in the comments.

Happy New Month
“March is here 💚
This month, we’re not waiting for sickness before we act.
We’re choosing wellness.
Happy New Month ✨”

How your lifestyle can be your strongest prescription.

I watched someone’s blood pressure numbers change,not because we added another drug,
but because they changed how they lived.

Less rushing.
Less salt.
More sleep.
More movement.

That was the moment it clicked for me:
Lifestyle change is not advice. It’s treatment.

For hypertension, your medications can help control the numbers,
but lifestyle changes change the direction of the disease.

If you have high blood pressure, start here:

-Reduce salt (taste your food, don’t drown it)
-Move daily (walking 30 minutes counts)
-Eat more vegetables & fruits (local options work)
-Maintain a healthy weight
-Manage stress (rest is not laziness)
-Limit alcohol & avoid smoking
-Sleep well (your heart needs rest too)

This isn’t about perfection.
It’s about consistency.

Sometimes the real breakthrough isn’t a new medication—
it’s a new routine.

💬 Which habit are you ready to change today?
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My Name is Patricia Egwa and I care about your health and wellness at Dose Of Wellness-DOW

TGIF!
If all you did this week was survive…
that’s enough.
You didn’t just reach Friday.
You survived the week.
That counts as strength.

If I Were Your Body, I’d Be Angry Because…

😡I’d be angry because you eat late every night
and still expect deep, restful sleep.
😡I’d be angry because you sit all day, barely move,
then complain about constant back pain.
😡I’d be angry because you ignore stress,
carry worries everywhere,
but want your blood pressure to stay normal.

Not because I hate you.
Not because I want to punish you.
But because I respond to how you treat me.

Your body doesn’t speak in words.
It speaks in symptoms.
Fatigue. Pain. Restlessness. High readings.
These are not enemies — they are messages.
And the truth is this:
Your body doesn’t need perfection.
It just needs consistency.

Small habits.
Daily choices.
Repeated care.
That’s how healing begins.
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My Name is Patricia Egwa a and I care about your health and wellness at Dose Of Wellness-DOW

What You Need to Know Panadol vs Panadol Extra:💊

First—What Do They Have in Common?

Both Panadol and Panadol Extra:

✅Relieve pain and fever
✅Contain paracetamol
✅Are gentle on the stomach when used correctly
✅Do NOT treat inflammation

Check the comment section for the key differences👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇

Dose of Wellness Reminder :
Painkillers help symptoms—but sleep, hydration, stress control, and nutrition help healing.
Not every pain needs stronger medicine.

8 Habits That Are Silently Killing Your Liver

Your liver works 24/7 to detoxify your body, balance hormones, and aid digestion—yet many everyday habits slowly wear it down without obvious symptoms.

Here are 8 sneaky habits to watch out for check the comment section 👇 👇 👇 👇

Dose of Wellness Tip 💊
Your liver rarely cries for help—by the time symptoms appear, damage may already be advanced.
Protect it with moderation, movement, proper medication use, and regular checkups.

My Journey — From the Counter to the Community

I used to stand behind the pharmacy counter with all the knowledge in the world…
yet something felt missing.
People only came to me when the pain was unbearable.
When sickness had already settled in.
When fear had already taken over.
I watched preventive care get ignored.
Medications get misunderstood.
And good people feel overwhelmed by health information that sounded more like a foreign language than help.
I realized something then:
Knowing medicine wasn’t enough — people needed understanding.
So I stepped out from behind the counter.
I chose to speak simply.
To educate gently.
To remind people that health isn’t built in emergencies — it’s built daily.
Today, through Dose of Wellness,
I show up consistently to simplify health,
encourage prevention,
and walk with people toward better choices — one habit, one tip, one conversation at a time.
This isn’t just content.
This is purpose.
This is my journey.
✨ Welcome to Dose of Wellness. ✨
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My Name is Patricia Egwa and I care about your health and wellness at Dose Of Wellness-DOW

🩺 Dose of Wellness Story Time: “Why Does My UTI Keep Coming Back?”

Patient:
“Good afternoon, Pharmacist. Please I’m tired 😔
Anytime I treat UTI, it goes, but after some time… it comes back again.
Why is this happening to me?”

Me:
“Good afternoon. You’re not alone.
Let me ask you first — do you usually finish your antibiotics?”

Patient:
“Hmm… once the pain and burning stop, I stop taking it.”

Me:
“That’s one major reason.
When you stop early, some bacteria remain and come back stronger.”

Patient:
“Oh 😳 I didn’t know that.”

Me:
“Another question — do you test your urine before treatment, or you just buy drugs?”

Patient:
“I usually just buy what worked last time.”

Me:
“Not every UTI is the same.
Using the wrong medicine allows the infection to return.”

Patient:
“So what should I be doing?”

Me:
“First, always do a urine test before treatment.
Second, take the full course of your antibiotics.”

Patient:
“Okay.”

Me:
“Also, drink plenty of water daily, don’t hold your urine,
and after s*x, try to urinate immediately to flush out bacteria.”

Patient:
“I didn’t know that too.”

Me:
“And please avoid harsh soaps or vaginal douching.
They remove your natural protection.”

Patient:
“So UTI can actually stop coming back?”

Me(smiling):
“Yes. Recurrent UTI is common — but it is not normal.
With proper testing, correct treatment, and good habits, it can be controlled.”

Patient (relieved):
“Thank you, Pharmacist. I’ll do it the right way this time.”

Me:
“That’s what Dose of Wellness is here for — your health matters 💚”

Stop guessing.
Stop stopping antibiotics early.
Treat UTI the right way.
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My Name is Patricia Egwa and I care about your health and wellness at Dose Of Wellness-DOW