November is American Diabetes Month, so this month we’ll discuss type 1 vs type 2 diabetes and the differences in their causes, symptoms, and treatment options. With nearly 10 percent of the population being diagnosed with either type 1 or type 2 at some point in their lives, this is a topic best discussed far… Read more »
You love your kids, but you don’t love trying to give them medicine. But by mastering medicine flavoring, your local compounding pharmacy can actually help your kids with taking medicine. It’s a story as old and common as time itself – so common, in fact, that virtually every family has their own set of tips… Read more »
Medication can be life-changing or even life-saving. But being on multiple drugs at the same time isn’t without risk, making these medication management tips very important. Some formulas can cause dangerous interactions or harmful side effects, especially when combined. Others become more or less effective when taken the wrong way, combined with certain foods, or… Read more »
October is Dental Hygiene Month. In honor of this important occasion, we want to talk about one of the most important oral health topics: gum disease. What are the stages of gum disease, and can you reverse it? According to the ADA, up to half of all Americans over age 30 have an official diagnosis… Read more »
No matter where you live in America, you’ve undoubtedly heard or read about this new treatment for pain treatment at least once. Does CBD for headaches, insomnia and other ailments help to reduce your symptoms? We’re talking about cannabidiol, or “CBD” for short. When you first read about cannabidiol, you might start to feel like… Read more »
The human body makes connections, and sometimes conditions can increase the likelihood of experiencing other conditions or health problems. Is there a connection between PCOS and diabetes? September is PCOS Awareness Month. We’re doing our part to help spread the word by starting the conversation about the connection between PCOS and diabetes. You might be… Read more »
It’s that time of the year again – school. This means new teachers, new friends, and learning new things everyday! But it also comes with viruses, colds, and the flu, but these back to school health tips can protect you and your little ones. Another beautiful summer is coming to an end, and that means… Read more »
Diabetes and fatigue are often experienced together, but do they always go hand-in-hand? Or, are there ways to reduce chronic fatigue if you have diabetes? Studies show that patients who suffer from both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes frequently struggle with feelings of fatigue. This type of exhaustion goes far beyond feeling “a little sleepy;” instead,… Read more »
Crohn’s disease affects roughly 780,000 people in the United States, and it affects each one differently, requiring treatment to be personalized as well. As a known anti-inflammatory, probiotics for Crohn’s disease are becoming a popular treatment method. Crohn’s is an auto-immune mediated inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affecting virtually every aspect of the gastrointestinal tract (from… Read more »
August is National Psoriasis Awareness Month, and we want to do our part in helping people raise awareness of this complex, immune-mediated disorder by exploring ways to calm and treat pediatric psoriasis. Some people first develop signs of psoriasis in infancy shortly after birth, while others don’t experience symptoms until well into adulthood. This year,… Read more »
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