The immune system is precisely that – a system – and to function well, it requires balance. There is still much that researchers don’t know about the intricacies and interconnectedness of the immune response. But we are seeing more and more that the effects of lifestyle on the immune system are worth exploring further. The…
DetailsPatients with a variety of conditions and diseases are reaping the benefits of low-dose naltrexone or LDN, a safe, inexpensive, side effect free yet underused drug that is proving to be extremely promising with every clinical study that is released. Naltrexone is an FDA approved drug that binds to and inhibits opiate receptors and reduces…
DetailsCan Our Brain Repair Itself? Our brains — so complex and so impressive! Capable of generating all the information needed to work all the parts of our body yet still often mysterious. Imagine – there are about 100 billion nerve cells — neurons — in the human brain. Each of them can be connected directly…
DetailsDo you know about Low Dose Naltrexone? Learn about the benefits as explained by Pharmacist Jeff Barris of Pacifica Pharmacy on the LDN Radio Show. Jeff’s segment starts at 25:20.
Compounding is a way of mixing medicines and natural hormones to meet your specific medical needs. Traditional, one-size-fits-all prescriptions can miss the mark on what’s causing your hormone issues. That’s because everyone is different, so everyone has different, special medical needs that need to be addressed before they can get better. Yes, we’re all human,…
DetailsSo, you’re trying to lose weight. With the New Year creeping up on us, you’ll find that most everyone is trying to lose at least a little weight. But the solution to weight loss transcends dieting and exercising: Your struggle with losing weight could be due to issues in your thyroid, your adrenal and your…
DetailsWhile pharmaceutical compounding has been around for a long time, it continues to grow in popularity and availability, as people learn more and more about the benefits and capabilities of compounding. Simply stated, pharmacy compounding blends a little bit of both art and science to create individualized, custom medications for patients. In compounding, a specially trained pharmacist…
DetailsDid you know that nearly 30 million Americans, or close to 10 percent of the American population, are currently living with some form of diabetes. In other words, if you or someone in your family doesn’t have diabetes, there is a very good chance that you know someone who does. While diabetes is a very treatable…
DetailsAs the famed American actor and producer James Cromwell once said, “Pets are humanizing. They remind us we have an obligation and responsibility to preserve and nurture and care for all life.” And, if you ask anyone who has ever had the pleasure and privilege of owning a pet, we are sure they’d agree. According…
DetailsAs the parent of any child will tell you, when your child is sick, it is extremely important that your child receive not only the correct medication, but the correct dosages. In fact, getting the correct formulation of medication is more important for children than just about anyone else. Oftentimes, children are viewed as simply…
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