These posts provide information about different types of medicine. However, we highly suggest you contact your doctor before deciding to take medicine.
As medicine and technology continuously improve, the chances of fighting off diseases is becoming more and more common – except with superbugs. But what are superbugs, and why are they resistant to antibiotics? Scientists, researchers, and doctors are growing more and more concerned about the effectiveness of antibiotics in treating infections. Long-term overuse of bacteria-fighting… Read more »
Thyroid conditions are fairly common, and with the proper medication, can be treated; but what are the benefits and the side effects of thyroid medication? Around 12 percent of all Americans will develop some kind of thyroid condition throughout their lives. Ranging from simple hypothyroidism to more complex illnesses, like Hashimoto’s Disease, these conditions can… Read more »
There are many types of medication available for different chronic pain needs, and with the opioid epidemic making headlines, let’s discuss how non-narcotic pain medication can help instead. The opioid epidemic is sweeping the nation. There is public outcry, especially in the hardest hit areas. Legislatures are pushing doctors to help their patients find pain… Read more »
It is not commonly known that many medicines actually contain gluten, and when you’re sick, you don’t want your medication to make you feel even sicker. Here’s what to know about gluten in medications. While some people view going gluten-free as just another fad diet, we know there are plenty of scientifically-proven and medically-backed reasons for going… Read more »
Antibiotics are a common way to fight infections, but many don’t realize there are certain foods to eat while taking antibiotics. Antibiotic therapy is the first line of treatment for the majority of bacterial infections. Unfortunately, these drugs aren’t without side effects. Rarely, they can cause a variety of unpleasant symptoms like Bloating Diarrhea Nausea… Read more »
Topical medications are extremely common for issues such as acne, but they actually help a wide variety of problems. Here are the 8 most common topicals that we see prescribed. While most of us are familiar with taking oral medications in pill or liquid form, medications are often prescribed in a long list of other… Read more »
Constant itching. Painful red patches. Dry skin. We often forget about our pups skin health, but it is very important. If these conditions sound familiar, try these 11 remedies for your dog’s skin problems. Despite having soft coats, dogs suffer from dry skin and skin-related issues nearly as commonly as humans suffer from them. In… Read more »
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM), and that means it’s time for us to do our part to spread awareness and information. Vaccines are one of the most powerful tools in the world in the fight against preventable diseases, like measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, meningitis, and even Influenza. Following the recommended vaccination schedule in… Read more »
If you are in pain, it’s likely that your pain changes you and your daily life. Whether you experience the occasional headache or migraine you suffer from serious conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), managing your pain effectively is an important part of good self-care. Unfortunately, pain management medication is a complex and difficult topic –… Read more »
In the pharmacy, both compounding and pharmaceutical manufacturing touch every aspect of everything we do each day. Both processes focus on the creation and delivery of drugs to treat illnesses; without them, many modern medications wouldn’t be available or would only be available in limited formats. Patients with serious illnesses or complex health cases would… Read more »
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