Wellspring Custom Pharmacy

      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...

    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 wh...

        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 specif...

      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...

  What is your thyroid and what does it do?           People who have been diagnosed with hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism have issues with the thyroid gland in their body. This gland plays a major role in metabolism, growth, and development of the human body. The way it works is your body needs help regulating lot of things, this could be energy, whether you are getting hot or cold, and even pregnancy. The thyroid sends out hormones to help your body recover as it goes through those changes. If you have been diagnosed with a thyroid issue chances are your body is either making too little, or too much of the hormone that is needed. When you have been diagnosed with a thyroid issue there are usually just a few treatments that you can go through with like: Anti-thyroid medication:  This medication is used to stop your thyroid from making hormones. Radioactive Iodine:  This treatment damages the cells of your thyroid...

                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...

         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 ...