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Essential Vitamins for the Summer

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      Often times when summer rolls around we find ourselves out in the sun more, hanging out with friends and family, and doing a lot more than what we normally would. That is why taking care of yourself so you can enjoy the beautiful weather is important. One of the best ways to make sure you are doing that is by getting all of your daily nutrients, either through a balanced diet, or by taking minerals and vitamins for summer. Wellspring Pharmacy is Mansfield, Ohio, is dedicated to the wellbeing of our customers, and because of this we have decided to list a few vitamins that you can take in order to stay healthy all summer long.      The first vitamin that you can take is Vitamin C . This is an antioxidant found in everything from oranges to leafy greens. It plays a large role in collagen production, neurotransmitter function, and your overall immune health. Normally you would take Vitamin C in the colder months as you might have a cold or the flu, but the fact of the matter is tha

Compounded Medicine and Why We Still Need It

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      Have you ever been prescribed a medication that finally works for you, just to have it be discontinued by your pharmacy? This may send you into a whole new panic trying to arrange doctor appointments to find a new medication that may or may not give you adverse reactions. This is why compounding medicine is still a very important part of the pharmaceutical industry. At Wellspring Custom Pharmacy  in Mansfield, Ohio, we provide compounding services to our customers so that they can continue to live a comfortable and healthy life.      Compound medicine used to be the go-to for pharmacists but with the invention of mass drug manufacturing, this quickly became the opposite. Pharmacies began to use the drugs they were getting from mass production instead of making them, which was a plus but also detrimental to people who have certain allergies or sensitivities to medication. This is why compound pharmacies are so important now. Because your medication is made in-house, there are so m

Compounding Medication: Is it Safe?

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    Compound medicine can be a scary idea when you are trying to figure out what medication is best for your illness. "What is compounded medication, is it even safe, and why should I trust this over medication that I am prescribed that is brand name?", are all questions that are frequently asked when choosing which route to take for your health. So we are here to answer some of these questions because at Wellspring Custom Pharmacy in Mansfield, Ohio, we are committed to helping our customers live a healthy and fruitful life, and we want our customers to feel comfortable and know what they're getting themselves into.       First lets answer the first question, what is compounded medicine? Compounded medicine is the customized preparation of a medicine that is not otherwise commercially available, and this can be for humans and animals alike. These medications are prescribed by your physician, veterinarian, or by other prescribing practitioners who have met with you and d

Hormone Therapy for Cancer Patients

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        Hormones are one of the most vital parts of our genetic makeup and when something goes wrong with one of the many that we have in our bodies it can cause serious issues. They help to regulate your body's processes, like hunger, blood pressure, and sex drive. While they are important and we need them to be able to function, scientists have also found that some cancers are "fueled" by hormones and may depend on them to grow. This is where hormone therapy comes into play. Not to be mistaken with hormone replacement therapy, regular hormone therapy is used to help block hormones and their actions. There are three ways that you can use hormones to help stop the growth of your cancer and they are, to block the hormones from acting. This happens by blocking the receptor of your cells with another compound so that the hormone is not able to connect and activate the cell. Another is to prevent the body from producing the hormone, this can be done with specific medications