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Vitamins and Supplements: Some Things to Consider

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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 ...

Is a Custom Compounding Pharmacy Right for Me?

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  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...

Natural Remedies to Help Cure Sleepless Nights

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       If you have ever experienced that "slap-happy" feeling, or can't remember little events that happened when you were running on little sleep, then you will understand what kind of affects you will feel from not getting enough of it. Not only does getting enough shut eye help you feel sane, it  is one of the most important aspects of our health. Sleep helps your body and brain function properly, and has been linked to a lower risk of conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. It also can improve your learning, memory, decision-making, and can even benefit your creativity. And while all of this is true, there are a staggering amount of people who do not get enough sleep daily. Maybe it's because of work, or you were up too late watching tv, or playing games. Either way people aren't getting the sleep they need, and we need to fix that. At Wellspring Custom Pharmacy , we want to see all of our customers live a happy and healthy life. That is why...

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 ...

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 medi...

Vitamins to Help with Stress

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                There are many stressors in life and for each person the cause of stress is completely different. That is why there is no true medicine to help get rid of, or cure stress. There are many go to things that can help calm you though, such as regular exercise, adequate sleep, and good nutrition, but not everyone has the means or ability to take time out for themselves like this. That is why here at Wellspring Pharmacy we offer many vitamins that can actually help reduce the side effects of stress like fatigue, headaches, upset stomach, nervousness, and even irritability.  Some of the vitamins that we offer at Wellspring Custom Pharmacy are: Rhodiola Rosea - this is a natural, non-toxic herb that stimulates the body's stress response system, helping to build stress resistance. Ashwagandha- this is another herb that is thought to enhance your body's resilience to physical and mental stress. It's properties have been shown to re...

Warmer Weather Boosts Your Mood

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         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 ...

The Medicinal Benefits of Herbs

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       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...

The Benefits of Pharmacy Compounding

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      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...