More than half of all people with thyroid disease are unaware of their condition. Individuals with low levels of thyroid hormones (hypothyroidism) may have some or all of the following symptoms, but may not be diagnosed for years. PMS, Irregular…
We often receive questions about compounded medications to treat scars and difficult-to-heal wounds. And, we can usually help because in addition to our ability to customize medications to meet unique needs, we now have proprietary gels and washes which have…
Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects up to half of men in their 50-70s. General interest toward ED has exploded since the introduction of "PDE5i" drugs such as sildenafil (Viagra®). In the last decade, men have started to seek medical advice much…
The use of hormones for rejuvenation is increasing with the aging of the Baby Boomer population. Exogenous testosterone and anabolic androgenic steroids suppress intratesticular testosterone production, which may lead to decreased sperm production. Men desiring children at a later age…
We can help! As you probably know, our compounding professionals can flavor meds to please any palate - whether young or elderly people or a cat, colt or kangaroo! But, we can also make preparations taste bad when necessary. For…
When talking about a woman’s hormones, the term “estrogen” is frequently used. Estrogens are steroid hormones present in both men and women, but at significantly higher levels in women of reproductive age.But, do you know that there are three types…
International Men’s Health Week is June 9-15, 2014. “Recognizing and preventing men’s health problems is not just a man’s issue. Because of its impact on wives, mothers, daughters, and sisters, men’s health is truly a family issue,” said U.S. Congressman…
Being a healthy woman means recognizing your own needs and taking the steps to improve your physical and mental health. It means being active, eating healthy, getting regular checkups and preventive screenings, paying attention to your mental health, getting enough…
Medication problems include: Trouble swallowing capsules or tablets Bad tasting medicine Nausea that prevents individuals from taking oral medications Side effects such as stomach upset or drowsiness that aren’t tolerable or interfere with daily activities. All of the above problems…
Here's the background: Naltrexone HCl was approved by the FDA in 1984 for the treatment of opioid ("narcotic") addiction. Naltrexone 50 mg. tablets block opioids from stimulating their receptors to prevent a "high" for addicts. This is where it starts…