The beginning of the year is the perfect time to go through your medicine cabinet. Take everything out and check the expiration date or every bottle, box, and tube. If it’s expired, dispose of it properly.

The FDA advises to mix expired/unused prescriptions and medical products with something undesirable such as used coffee grounds, cat litter or dirt. Place everything in a container, seal and dispose of it in the trash.

As you put everything back into the cabinet, consider grouping like-items such as cough and cold, allergies, wound care, etc. Take note of anything you need to replace. If you discarded something that still had quite a bit left, buy a smaller amount this time around.

Wishing you, your family and your friends a healthy 2018. For those times you aren't feeling so well though, I'm glad everything you need will be close at hand.

Cheers,

Amber

After quite the overhaul. Not only is everything safely inside the expiration dates but organized by ailment.