The Compounding Pharmacy of America Blog
Homeopathic medicine (homeopathy) is a form of alternative medicine that uses microscopic amounts of natural substances, which in larger doses would bring on a disease, to heal a patient. Homeopathy has been around since the 19th century, when it was used quite frequently and is still practiced around the world. Since the advent of newer […]
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Eczema and psoriasis may be markedly different skin conditions, but both can cause itchy, painful symptoms that affect quality of life. According to the National Eczema Association, around 10% of Americans – 31.6 million, experience some type of eczema in a given year. Research from the National Eczema Foundation also describes how adults experience negative […]
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March is National Optimism Month, and research gives us plenty of reasons to try to create some positive energy for ourselves. Mounting evidence suggests that having a positive attitude can help people recover from surgery and conquer major illnesses such as heart disease. When people exercise optimism in the earliest stages of a disease, they […]
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Do you feel telltale aches and pains when the temperatures begin to dip? You are not alone. Many Americans report an increase in discomfort during the winter months, specifically as it pertains to joint pain. Experts are not sure why arthritis pain becomes worse during the winter months, but many sufferers say that they experience […]
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Diabetes, also called diabetes mellitus, is a condition in which the body can no longer produce, or can no longer use, insulin. The body requires insulin to turn sugar into energy, but if it no longer makes insulin or can no longer use it, the sugar builds up in the bloodstream. This sugar accumulation in […]
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Palliative care is often confused with hospice care, despite their different end goals. Palliative care does not have a specific deadline and focuses on relieving pain and suffering as much as possible. Due to this objective, compounding medicine makes a natural fit for palliative care and can assist with personalized pain relief. What Is Palliative […]
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Older adults, especially people over 55, face many unique concerns when it comes to their personal health. The Compounding Pharmacy of America offers a wide range of medication services that can make it easier for older adults to track and manage their medications. Older adults who take multiple medications, have sensitivities to additives or preservatives, […]
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Sports training and intense competitions put tremendous strain on the body. Sports injuries can also happen any time and impact an athlete’s ability to work out and compete – sometimes for long periods. Athletes in all sports need to pay just as close attention to their injuries and unique health concerns as they do to […]
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There are countless vitamins and nutritional supplements on the market for human consumption, but do pets need vitamins, too? It may surprise some owners to learn there is a wide variety of pet vitamins, pet supplements and other medications intended to enhance or fortify various bodily processes in pets. Just like supplements and vitamins intended […]
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In August, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new generic version of EpiPen, an epinephrine injector used to treat acute allergic reactions. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is behind the new generic epinephrine injector and successfully developed two versions in 3 and 15 milligram strengths. The Need for Immediate Allergic Reaction Treatment Millions […]
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