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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...

Q: What is compounding medicine ? A: In a simple answer, compounding medicine is the manipulation of a drug beyond the described label on the drug. This may include mixing, diluting, concentrating, flavoring, or changing a drug’s dosage form. Examples of this can include mixing two injectable drugs, preparing a paste or suspension from crushed tablets, or even adding flavoring to a drug. Q: When is compounding necessary? A: This medical option becomes necessary when an animal is suffering from a condition and there is not an FDA-approved human or veterinary product available. An example of this could be a dog that needs a medication that is only available in a pill form. If the dog is unable to consume the medication for dietary or biological reasons, the veterinarian might have a drug compounded into a flavored liquid that the dog will then take. Q: How is compounding medication regulated? A: It’s regulated by the Food and Drug Administration and state governments. On the ...

With Winter in full swing here in Ohio, we are spending less time outside, and the sun is spending less time peeking through the clouds. Since the sun is our main source of vitamin D, what can we do during the harsh winters of Ohio to get more some vitamin D ? Here are some suggestions. Fatty fish Fatty fish like tuna, mackerel, and salmon are good for getting a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acid but will also give you some vitamin D to help boost levels. Fish are some of the healthiest foods you can eat. They are relatively light in calories and high in nutrition. Beef Liver Beef liver is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. It isn’t one of America’s favorite foods, but the benefits of eating liver go beyond vitamin D. The liver is very nutrient-dense . In addition to vitamin D, you will also find plenty of vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B9 (folate), iron, copper, and choline. Cheese Cheeses, especially those using vitamin D ...

You may remember as a kid being told to take your vitamins. As adults, we can sometimes forget that advice and begin to wonder why we continuously get colds, feel run down and just are generally not feeling well. Supplements are meant to help make up for vitamins and other nutrients that may be missing in your diet. An excellent example is taking extra Vitamin D in the winter when there is less sunshine to allow you to absorb it naturally. Need more reasons? Here are some good reasons why you should be taking supplements on a regular basis. 1. Boost your immune system! Everyone around you is getting sick, but you are less likely if you are getting the right amount of vitamins in your diet. 2. Prevent injuries! Your muscles use vitamins too and the lack of them can allow strains, tears, and other injuries to occur more frequently. 3. Stay balanced! Your body is constantly processing nutrients. A deficiency in one area can begin to wear on other systems and even your mood! 4. Rela...

A custom compounding pharmacy has such a wide range of clients, from kids to pets to elderly patients. Because compounding medications makes a unique prescription, there is no limit to who it can benefit, however we do see a large amount of elderly coming in for custom compounding. Compounding allows us to create a unique dosage or change the medication's form. One of the top reasons we do see elderly clients coming to have compound medications is because they have trouble taking the medications in the standard form, most often a pill or capsule. We are able to create an alternative form of medication delivery through compounding. Medications can be changed into an oral dissolvable tablet, oral liquid, or even gels and creams that allow absorption through the skin. Through being able to change the medication delivery method, compounding pharmacists are also able to avoid potential drug reactions. Often times taking multiple medications can cause gastrointestinal issues or th...

Athletes who are facing an injury want to heal as fast, but as well, as they can. Compounding medications they need for their diagnosis can help them do just that. Using a customized medication will give you a safe yet effective way to get back to your active lifestyle. It’s important to understand what a compounding pharmacy does for starters. Compounding pharmacists prepare medications customized to an individual’s needs verses the standard drug formula. They are able to change things like dosage amounts, ingredients, and even how the medication is delivered. Combinations of medications can also be created which is beneficial to a patient who might need multiple medications for their injury. Those multiple prescriptions can be compounded into one convenient dosage. One of the most common reason for someone with a sport injury to use a compound version of their medication is they can be tailored to fit your body. Most of the time athletes are more lean, meaning more musc...