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  At Wellspring, we offer a variety of supplements and vitamins to help our patients nourish their bodies. These supplements and vitamins can be a great option if you need a boost to your diet! In this article we'll list and discuss some common vitamins and supplements that you can take, but make sure to consult your doctor at Wellspring before starting any new vitamin or supplement! Vitamin D Vitamin D is one of the most common vitamins that you'll see people take. This is due to the fantastic and wide array of benefits that Vitamin D can bring. Some common reasons that people take Vitamin D are to increase bone health and help improve the liver. You can actually get this vitamin from sunshine, but those that lack this vitamin can get it in an easy to take supplement! Omega 3 and Fish Oil Another vitamin that you've likely seen before is fish oil! But have you ever considered the benefits of taking this different smelling vitamin. Omega 3 is touted as being able to help ...

    At Wellspring Pharmacy we are very aware that not everyone knows what we do. There are a lot of rumors and myths that go around about Compounding Pharmacies, and we are here to tell you the facts behind some of these popular misconceptions. Misconception #1: Pharmaceutical compounding is not legal.  - Pharmaceutical compounding is VERY legal and is practiced by licensed pharmacists who work in licensed and registered pharmacies in line with regulations from their State Board of Pharmacy. The pharmacies must follow strict rules and regulations for the kinds of medicines and medical ingredients they are using.  Misconception #2: Compounding pharmacies are not regulated. -  The fact is that compounding pharmacies are heavily regulated just like a normal pharmacy would be. They are regulated by the State Boards of Pharmacy and the FDA steps in when they need to. The new model for compounding pharmacies 503B, also called the outsourcing facility, is regulated by...

      Summertime is usually the time of year when everything starts to slow down. The kids are out of school, the days are longer, and there is no worry about a strict schedule. To most people this seems like a dream come true, but to others who struggle with illnesses like anxiety and depression, they can find that having the pressure to live a "care-free" lifestyle during the summer causes them more anxiety. At Wellspring Custom Pharmacy we want all of our customers to live the most comfortable and healthy life they can. That is why we are going to provide you with some tips to help you maintain good mental health throughout the summer.       One of the best things you can do for yourself this summer is to get outside. Exposure to natural sunlight is very beneficial to your mood. This is because we receive vitamin D and serotonin from the sun's rays. Taking the time to step outside just to sit in the sun or read a book by the pool can brighten your mood...

  When selecting a pharmacy and medication options, it can be difficult to know which is right for you. What many people don't know is that there are custom compounding pharmacies like Wellspring available! You may be asking, though, what are these types of pharmacies? Who works there? What do they do? And is it right for me? Read on to see why compounding is right for you! What is Compounding? Many of us have never heard of compounding before. So what is it exactly ? Compounding is the process of creating custom medications that aren't readily available on a mass scale. Compounding is needed because most people have unique needs, so a custom medication is better suited to help instead of a generic type. Am I Still Working With a Real Pharmacist? Of course! compounding pharmacy is a centuries old, well-regulated practice! Compounding pharmacists are just like a regular pharmacist, but act to ensure that your unique needs are met! Some may worry that compounding pharmacists are...

      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 ...

      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 medi...

      Veganism and plant-based diets have begun to rise in popularity due to the plant-based industry creating so many new and innovative products. From the Impossible Whopper at Burger King to the Beyond Sausage breakfast sandwich at Dunkin', plant-based foods are becoming way more accessible than they used to be, and many of us are more than willing to try it out. While these diets are becoming more popular, it is important to keep in mind that with the food that you eat in these diets alone, it can be awfully hard, if not nearly impossible to find all your daily nutrients.  Wellspring Custom Pharmacy  in Ontario, Ohio, offers our customers a wide variety of supplements and vitamins that can help you to maintain a healthy diet when choosing which diet fits you.     While there are many differences in what a vegan would eat compared to what a vegetarian or plant-based diet consumer would eat, the nutrients that are needed are nearly identical. To...

         The weather is warmer, the days are starting to get longer, and we are feeling good about ourselves. But why is that? Springtime is the time of rebirth and to start new and for many customers at Wellspring Custom Pharmacy, it is a time to feel better. One of the main reasons our moods lift when the seasons change from cold to warm is because we are getting more light and absorbing a larger amount of vitamin D. Vitamin D has many functions in the body, and this includes maintaining good bone, brain, and heart health. Low Vitamin D levels have been proven to be linked to depression, and this can include seasonal depression. This is because there are receptors in the brain that need this vitamin that are responsible for mood and behavior. The more sunlight you get, the more vitamin D can be absorbed through your skin, making you a happier, healthier person.           When someone is feeling happy, they are more likely to ...

       Herbs can be used for many things like flavoring or garnishing food, fragrances, and even medicine. Linking back as far as Mesopotamia, an ancient region located in the eastern Mediterranean, humans started to use herbs, such as myrrh and opium, for medicinal practices. Ever since, we have been utilizing and experimenting with different plants and what they can do and help us with in our everyday lives. We at Wellspring offer a variety of herbal remedies for our customers. Our products range from herbal shampoo to throat lozenges and blends of herbs in liquid form, to teas. There are so many possibilities in the world of herbal medicine.      There are many herbs and spices that we use every day that are good for us, and we may not even know about their benefits. Like cinnamon, which helps to lower blood sugar levels and has powerful anti-diabetic effects. Therefore, many diabetics will substitute sugar for cinnamon in their everyday...

         In the age of the internet, online shopping is used for everything. From shopping for clothes or beauty products on retail shop websites, to ordering groceries from your local grocery store to be dropped off for delivery. The possibilities are endless. At  Wellspring Custom Pharmacy and Health Source  in Mansfield, Ohio, we offer our customers the chance to shop online from Wellevate ℠ , a site created by the trusted Emerson Ecologics. This site offers high quality, natural health and beauty products, supplements, and herbs, right at your fingertips. What Will You Need?      In order to use this site, all you will need is a valid email address and to create a password for your account. After you have finished filling in your name and address you will come to your dashboard where you can see your shopping history, who your practitioner is, and what pharmacy you will be using.  How Can Wellevate ℠ Help Me? ...

      Taking medication and finding the right dose for you can be time-consuming, inconvenient, and expensive. That is why it can be especially frustrating when your doctor tells you the medication you've finally gotten used to and like, is no longer being manufactured. Instead of going through the process of trying to find yet another medication that works for you, there is another option. If you find yourself in this situation stop in at Wellspring Custom Pharmacy & Health Source , where we can help make your perfect medication.  How is this done? Here at Wellspring, we are known as a compound pharmacy. What this means is we can create the perfect dose for your medical condition, and we can do it based off of your height, weight, gender, and age. Say goodbye to rounds of unknown medications making you sick as you try to find the right one. This type of pharmacy can be very beneficial to everyone, including animals, and we pride ourselves in knowing that we...

 Our physical health is heavily related to our mental health. Things like diet and nutrition have a huge impact on your mental state and by having a lack of nutrients or vitamin deficiency, it can lead to depression and decrease your mental health. There are a few vitamins that can directly effect your mental health including Zinc, B vitamins, and vitamin D, all of which can be increased by coming to Wellspring Custom Pharmacy .     Zinc can be found in nutrients like red meat, fish, and poultry. Having a deficiency of zinc can lead to depression, mood disorders, anxiety, and insomnia. There have also been studies showing that those with lower amounts of zinc are more likely to have Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. There are specific supplements and vitamins to combat low zinc in order to avoid these issues or by consuming more of the nutrients through changing your diet.     B vitamins actually consist of eight types of vitamins. These v...

 Are you looking for a new diet to follow that can help you take off the extra pounds and reduce your risk factors for certain diseases, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes? Well, maybe you should consider the Ketogenic Diet that has become rather popular within the past few recent years! The Ketogenic Diet is designed to cut out carbs in your meals, making your body go into ketosis. The low-carb, high-fat meal plan, that is encouraged, makes your body extremely efficient at burning fat for energy, while also turning fat in the liver into ketones, which can supply energy to the brain.  Some foods you should avoid on the Ketogenic Diet include, but aren't limited to, are sugary foods, grains/starches, root vegetables, alcohol and unhealthy fats. Foods you should seek out instead are meat, eggs, cheese, low-carb veggies and fatty veggies.  Although not required some supplements may assist you in achieving the desired results from your Keto diet. These include MCT Oi...

Supplements can be an important part of your diet to ensure that you are getting all of the nutrients that you need through a quick and easy pill or chewable gummy. Below are some of the highly recommended nutrients available in supplement form that are some of the most important to get enough of on a daily basis.  - Vitamin D: This vitamin, that can be obtained naturally through sunlight, is important for the absorption of calcium and phosphorous, while also helping you have normal immune system function. Vitamin D has also been shown to help fight disease, reduce depression boost weight loss. - Fish Oil: This nutrient obtained from the sea animals, can help reduce  triglycerides and has been thought to possibly be effective for battling high blood pressure, ADHD and narrowed blood vessels (angioplasty). - MultiVitamin: Multivitamins are made up of multiple different nutrients to give you a well-rounded supplement that can help with a multitude of things. Taking a daily mul...

There can be many advantages to getting your medications from a compounding pharmacy, like Wellspring , as compared to a traditional pharmacy that sells exactly what is sent to them from the manufacturers. Almost everyone, especially the Baby Boomers that are now aging, takes at least one pill regularly to help with some sort of ailment that they have. However, many of these pills come with side effects or include an ingredient that doesn’t agree with the patient, so it is unbearable to use. That is where custom compounding comes in! Custom compounding medicines to remove certain ingredients or reduce side effects depending on the patient’s needs is one great thing that custom pharmacies can do. Along with adjusting the formula, a custom pharmacist can also combine multiple medicines together into a single pill so it allows people that are taking more than one medicine to have easy usage and helps them not to forget to take their medications. Compounded medications can also be cheaper...

Research shows that fish oil support balanced lipids and are heart healthy. They also have a wide variety of other health benefits! From heart and eye health to reducing inflammation and encouraging weight loss, fish oil can do tons for the body. In this blog, we are going to discuss the ways fish oil can help. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to our friendly, compassionate staff at Wellspring Custom Pharmacy & Health Source at 419-756-2559. We’re here to help and proud to be your local compounding pharmacy. Taking fish oil supplements can improve your heart and eye health! According to Healthline , “Fish oil is the fat or oil that's extracted from fish tissue. It usually comes from oily fish, such as herring, tuna, anchovies, and mackerel. Yet it's sometimes produced from the livers of other fish, as is the case with cod liver oil. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends eating 1–2 portions of fish per week. This is because the omega-3 fat...

Struggling with anxiety can be a lonely feeling. You should know, though, that you are not alone – not at all. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America , “Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the population every year.” Millions of Americans can relate to your anxious feelings, quick breathing, and overthinking. Also, there’s even better news: treatment is available. There’s a multitude of vitamins and supplements that can help relieve anxiety. In this blog, we are going to discuss a few of these options. A multitude of vitamins and supplements can help reduce your anxiety levels.  Vitamin C. Surely, you know that vitamin C is helpful to boost your immune system . It’s also important to note, though, that the antioxidants in vitamin C “help prevent oxidative damage in your nervous system,” according to Healthline. Vitamin A. Like vitamin C, ...

Flu season isn’t over yet! You might have noticed that some of your coworkers have been sick. Maybe your family members haven’t been feeling well. Sometimes, you take all the precautions you can, and you still wind up getting sick. However, it’s still important to make every effort to stay well.  So, in this blog, we’re going to discuss tips for avoiding the flu.  Washing your hands for 20 seconds each time is optimal for healthy living. Wash your hands. While this tip may seem obvious, many folks don’t wash their hands fully. According to the CDC, you should wash your hands for 20 seconds, using plenty of soap and warm or cold water. Many times, people are in such a hurry that they hardly wash their hands. They wet them, add some soap, lather for about four seconds, and consider it “good enough”. It’s not good enough if you get sick, though. The CDC also suggests singing the popular “Happy Birthday” song all the way through twice or simply counting to 20. Healthy ea...

Many Americans struggle with gut health issues such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, commonly referred to as IBS. If you frequently notice gas and bloating, cramping, constipation, alternating constipation and diarrhea, or difficulty sleeping, you could be one of them. The good news is that it’s simple to reverse the symptoms of bad gut health with your diet! In this blog, we’ll explore the types of foods to avoid as well as smart choices to eliminate these unwanted symptoms. Increasing your fiber intake can help tremendously with gut health!  Some foods that are likely causing IBS symptoms include:  Dairy products, especially cheese  Highly processed foods, like chips or cookies Cereals with refined grains Caffeine or alcohol  Web MD recommends that you “gradually boost your fiber intake by 2 to 3 grams per day until you're eating 25 (for women) or 38 (for men) grams per day.” Some foods that can help improve gut health include:  Whole-gra...