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Pain Relief May Be As Close as Your Compounding Pharmacy––Meridian Pharmacy

April 1, 2014 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Pain Relief May Be As Close as Your Compounding Pharmacy––Meridian Pharmacy

Pharmacy compounding is the art and science of preparing customized medications for patients. Its practice dates back to the origins of pharmacy. Today, the pharmacist’s role in preparing pain relief medications by compounding has experienced resurgence, as modern technology and innovative techniques and research have allowed more pharmacists to customize pain relief medications to meet specific patient needs. […]

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The Safe Natural Estrogen-Estriol––Texas Star Pharmacy

February 25, 2014 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on The Safe Natural Estrogen-Estriol––Texas Star Pharmacy

Because we hear mostly bad press about hormones and nutritionals from our media, I would like to give you the scoop on many products––hormone, thyroid, nutritional, etc.––just to let you know what benefits they supply. Because this is much entailed, this article may be printed over several issues. So, please, be patient, and we will try to cover all the good things that you never hear. […]

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Is Your Plan Still Good for You?––Axtell Rite Pharmacy

February 21, 2014 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Is Your Plan Still Good for You?––Axtell Rite Pharmacy

Every year, just like clock work, open enrollment comes around. You are bombarded with letters, cards, and various assortments of “pick me” unsolicited solicitations. Which ones do you look at? Do you even need to look at your options? I know that your head just spins when you start getting things in the mail about prescription plans. Every year there are new plans and with new plans comes new choices. […]

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Comprehensive Diabetes Care: Experience the Dougherty’s Difference

February 2, 2014 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Comprehensive Diabetes Care: Experience the Dougherty’s Difference

Diabetes mellitus is a serious, chronic condition of high blood sugar. There are different types of diabetes. Type 1, previously known as juvenile diabetes, is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, and occurs when the body is unable to produce insulin; however, adults may be diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. […]

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Ease the Aches & Pains: Nutritional Supplements and Osteoarthritis Pain Management––College Pharmacy

May 24, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Ease the Aches & Pains: Nutritional Supplements and Osteoarthritis Pain Management––College Pharmacy

In a study released by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, it was found that one in 10 adults in the U.S. receive treatment for arthritis pain (over 20 million people!). Osteoarthritis, the most common form of joint disease, is often caused by the degeneration of a joint due to aging, acute or chronic trauma, or certain metabolic conditions. […]

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Protect Your Health (and Your Wallet!) in 2013––Care Pro MedPacks

March 26, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off on Protect Your Health (and Your Wallet!) in 2013––Care Pro MedPacks

If you are like many American adults, you probably have several prescriptions that you take regularly for a variety of medical conditions. However, your medications will be most effective if you take them as prescribed. It’s important to understand the directions your physician and pharmacist give you about when and how to take your medications and to ask questions if you have concerns.
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