Question: My kids have a difficult time falling asleep, and take melatonin (in a liquid form) every night for this. May I give it to them on Shabbos? …
Question: My kids have a difficult time falling asleep, and take melatonin (in a liquid form) every night for this. May I give it to them on Shabbos? …
You cannot melt it on Shabbos. If it's already melted you may massage it lightly for pleasure. Otherwise, one may not give a massage on Shabbos. Sources: להמיס…
No. However you may apply olive oil on healthy skin near the infected area letting it flow on the infected area. ראה שוע"ר שכז, א. ובקצוה"ש קלו, יג…
Question: My wife gave birth 3 weeks ago and the lactation expert told he she must apply olive oil and antibacterial cream 3 times a day. How can she…
Q. I have a infection in my foot and the doctor prescribed antibiotics to start taking today is it permissible to continue taking on Shabbos to prevent the infection…
להגנה מותר. מקורות: ה״ז דומה לוויטמינים שהאג"מ או"ח ג, נד, וציץ אליעזר יד, נ, ועוד מתירים אם לוקחים אותם רק להגנה ולא להתחזק (ודלא כשש"כ לד הע׳ פה…
It seems to say in Shulchan Aruch (288:9) that one may not say mi shebeirach for sick people on Shabbos unless seriously ill? Should I stop saying mi shebeirach…
Poskim address the concept of exercising on Shabbos, and they cite a number of concerns, most of which apply equally on Yom Tov. First, there is the concept of “Shelo yehei…
By Horav Y. Braun When treating on Shabbat a patient who is critically ill, or when dealing with an individual whose life is in danger – known in…
Is there any difference if one can feel any (even if slight) pain from them. Is it different in a case where they have not been adjusted for a…
The rule is that one should not use an electric thermometer unless there is concern of a danger - חשש סכנה. This matter needs to be discussed with your…
אם אין חשש שהמצב יחמיר צריך לדחות עד כמה שאפשר כסדר דלהלן: 1) חודש אלול 2) אחרי ט"ו באב 3) אחרי תשעה באב 4) לפני ר"ח מנ"א 5) לפני…
In general a doctor needs to be in contact with a competent Rav for general guidelines for the multiple and constant Shaylos that relate to Shabbos and Yom Tov.…
This is permitted in this case. One is not allowed to use lotion on an adult as a medical treatment. However if it is not as a medical treatment,…
There are multiple issues with exercising on Shabbos. Even if done for enjoyment and using a different routine than during the week, one should still refrain. See here for additional…
Swallowing pills with letters isn’t a problem. The issue is eating where it breaks before swallowing. However, tums are a problem due to taking medication on Shabbos. It is permissible…