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Acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol®) is found in many over-the-counter and prescription medications used to treat pain and fever. Although often considered a “harmless” drug, acetaminophen overdose is the leading cause of acute liver failure in the US. Acetaminophen…
One of the body’s initial responses to stress is the release of hormones such cortisol that initially help a person to react or adapt to a stressful situation. High levels of cortisol can also lead to exacerbation of skin conditions…
Peripheral neuropathy is caused by damage to the nerves that are further away from the brain and spinal cord, such as in the feet and hands or bladder and bowel. Some chemotherapy drugs used to treat cancer cause damage to…
Although sexuality remains an important part of emotional and physical intimacy that most women desire to experience throughout their lives, the prevalence of sexual dysfunction among all women is estimated to be between 25% and 63%; and the problem is…
Oxytocin is a hormone that is released during labor and breastfeeding. It has also been associated with sexual arousal, giving it the nickname the “love hormone.” Oxytocin has the capacity to shape human social behavior ranging from pair bonding and…
Infertility affects one in every 7 couples and usually multiple issues are involved. Treatments for infertility are often provided by physicians trained in subspecialties, including artificial insemination, ovulation induction, and hormonal support of the menstrual cycle. The increasing shift of…
Our compounding pharmacists work directly with practitioners including physicians, nurse practitioners, dentists and veterinarians to create customized medication solutions for patients and animals whose healthcare needs cannot be met by manufactured medications. Compounding helps people and pets in our community…
Probiotics are live organisms that, when ingested in adequate amounts, provide a health benefit to the person who consumes them. The most commonly used probiotics are lactobacilli, bifidobacteria and non-disease-causing yeasts such as Saccharomyces boulardii. Products labeled as “probiotics” are…
"There is a silent health crisis in America... on average, American men live sicker and die younger than American women.” according to Dr. David Gremillion of the Men’s Health Network. Men die at higher rates than women from the top…
“There is no condition of such magnitude - yet so shrouded in myth, misinformation, and mistreatment - as migraine.” Joel R. Saper, MD, Chair, Migraine Research Foundation Medical Advisory Board Migraine is an extremely debilitating collection of neurological symptoms with…