Topical creams are a great medication option for a variety of ailments. Here is everything you need to know about topicals and how they may be able to help you. Topicals are a mixture of ingredients applied to a particular spot on the body. They are applied to the outer skin, mucous membranes, or more… Read more »
Increased blood sugar levels can be dangerous, especially for individuals who have diabetes. Managing your medication regime while being mindful of your glucose levels is extremely important, which is why you should know what medications can raise blood sugar levels. Blood sugar, also known as glucose, is the sugar found in the blood. Glucose gets… Read more »
Why combine antibiotics and probiotics? Don’t wait until you get sick to start learning more about the benefits. What you should know about them. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports over 266 million people are prescribed antibiotics on an outpatient basis. Infections in the ear, sinus, and digestive path are examples of conditions requiring… Read more »
Getting the right types of medication. A quick consultation with your pharmacist can help them determine the best way administer medication. Pharmacists have goals: to provide you with the highest quality and correct types of medication to safely and effectively treat your medical condition. They keep in mind what some call the “5 Rights”, ensuring… Read more »
Anxiety and sleep are deeply connected. If you’re feeling anxious, it can be difficult to fall, and stay, asleep at night. Likewise, lack of sleep only increases the feeling of anxiousness. Here’s how the two affect each other, and what that means for you. It’s 3 a.m. You know because you’ve just rolled over to… Read more »
Make yourself a priority and take care of yourself by managing your stress and health. Start today by asking your pharmacist for help. The American Psychological Association reports the stress levels of Americans are on the rise. Some experience short-term stress, long-term or chronic stress, or both. It’s important to know that not all stress… Read more »
This time of year, your skin loses 25% of its ability to hold moisture. If you notice you have dry skin in winter, follow the tips below on skin care. The American Skin Association defines dry skin as xerosis and states it is prevalent among people of all ages. They also report dry skin… Read more »
Managing heart medications can be a tough task but a compounding pharmacy can help your regimen. According to the Center for Disease Control, someone in America dies every 36 seconds due to heart disease. That translates to one in four people and over 650,000 people a year, and they are often younger than 65 years… Read more »
Mobility is extremely important to your quality of life; without it, it can become difficult just to go about your day. When illness or injury threatens to compromise mobility, it’s very common for patients to wonder about alternatives. Fortunately, mobility equipment has come quite far. Today, your choices of mobility aids are vast enough to… Read more »
It’s no surprise that children generally dislike medication, so what do you do when your child is sick? Try these 7 tricks to get kids to take medicine. The struggle is real for many parents. Your child gets sick. After a visit to the pediatrician, you leave with a prescription for medicine that you know… Read more »
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