Monthly Archives: July 2012

Q: I have worked outside for most of my career, which is great, but it can be a challenge in the summer. Several years ago, I became very rundown during a brutally hot summer. On a whim, I dumped some salt in my hand and licked it up. I felt better immediately! Normally I maintain a low-salt diet, but increasing my salt intake during the summer really helps my stamina. How do you know how much is enough? I am 59, and I have low blood pressure, good cholesterol levels and take no medication. A: There is still controversy as to whether a hardworking person like you needs to get more salt when sweating profusely. Some experts say no. Those who say yes point out that salt helps with rehydration. In one study, athletes exercised until they were exhausted and dehydrated (Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition online, Aug. 22, 2010). Neither the placebo beverage nor Gatorade with electrolytes quickly restored their exercise capacity, though a more complex electrolyte drink (Rehydrate) did. Rely on your body to self-regulate its salt needs. Nearly a decade ago, Israeli researchers did an experiment in which they administered various doses of salt … Continue reading →

Hornell's only locall owned pharmacy will close its doors this week. Maple City Pharmacy owner Randy Weaver said the business will close its doors at the end of the day Wednesday. Weaver said the decision to sell was based on a business environment made "difficult" by insurance company regulations and mandated mail orderings. "So basically Rite Aid came along and made the right offer," he said. Pharmacy competition in the area is also increasing, Weaver said, with another drug store considering opening in the Maple City. "I don't think there's enough business for five pharmacies," he said. Mayor Shawn Hogan said he didn't think there would be a negative impact to the community. "With Wegmans and Rite Aid and Walmart and the impending addition of another pharmacy I don't think there's a problem," he said. "He's a businessman and has the right to make whatever decision he wants to." The business's pharmacy customers and employees will transfer to Rite Aid Thursday. Weaver also said he doesn't foresee any negative impact. Customers will have expanded hours and services because of the move, he said. "That was one of the major things (in this decision), we didn't want to negatively impact customers," … Continue reading →

Home News Local North Loading Published: 7/22/2012 - Updated: 6 minutes ago BLADE STAFF BLISSFIELD, Mich. Police are investigating an early morning break-inat the Schmidt and Son Pharmacy in the Lenawee County community ofBlissfield, the second pharmacy break-in that has occurred in thecounty in two days. Officers responded to a burglar alarm at 4:20 a.m. today at 177 WestBrooke Lane. Officers found a glass window to the office area brokenout. A surveillance video shows two people entering the pharmacyoffice, then going into the pharmacy area behind the counter wherethey took several bottles of medication. The two suspects then leftthe building; the break-in took about one and a half minutes. Blissfield village police and the Lenawee County sheriffs departmentare working on the case. On Saturday, the Addison Pharmacy at 100 Main St. in Addison wasbroken into, and investigators believe these two break-ins arerelated, authorities said. There was no video in the Addison pharmacy. In the Blissfield break-in, an inventory is being done to determinewhat was stolen. Of the suspects seen on the video inside the pharmacy, one of thesuspects was wearing a coat, jeans, and a stocking-type mask coveringthe face. The second suspect is Caucasian who was wearing a coat,jeans, and … Continue reading →