From The Pharmacy

Ladies, Do You Have Low Libido?

A technical paper investigating the use of manganese in serious neurological conditions, (https://psycnet.apa.org/psycinfo/1977-23692-001), found an interesting side effect; a dose of 15-30 mg per day frequently improved libido and sexual performance in men and women.

Manganese can be found in cloves, wheat bran and wheat germ, nuts, mussels, clams, oysters, cocoa powder and chocolate. You’d have to eat a whopping amount of these foods to ingest the 15-30mg dose that appears to stimulate libido and aid performance, so consider a supplement instead. We are currently stocking manganese in the interest of a happy holiday season. Call the office at 208 658-5570 and stock up now!

By |December 15th, 2013|For Men, For Women, From The Pharmacy, Sexual Health, Supplements, Vitamins|

Gearing up for Cold and Flu Season

Now that cold weather has arrived, use these quick tips and remedies to help your body defend itself from colds and flu:

Wash your hands 20 times a day
Get 8 hours of sleep each night
Take immune-boosting supplements, such as the ones listed below:

Note: We carry top-quality brands of all the following supplements in our pharmacy. Call our office at 208.658.5570 to place a pick-up or drop-ship order.

Garlic – In addition to providing many health benefits, garlic wards off some of the worst microbes, even antibiotic-resistant strains! Studies show that garlic juice shows significant activity against pathogens. Curious about other great benefits you can get from garlic? Here’s just a few.
Echinacea – Did you know that echinacea has been proven to reduce the risk of getting a cold by 54 percent? It can also reduce the duration of a cold by 1-4 days. Echinacea is commonly used to battle colds, flu, bronchitis and all types of infections. Here are some great echinacea remedies to try.
Gammadyn Cu – This remedy provides a type of oligotherapy that furnishes the body with ions that are essential for enzymatic functions. Use it to give your body that ‘extra boost’ when you feel a cold coming on.
Nucleo-Immune – This supplement provides nucleotides necessary for cellular rejuvenation and immune support. Among other benefits, it promotes cellular vitality and boosts energy levels.

 

By |November 4th, 2013|Children's Health, For Men, For Women, From The Pharmacy, Healthy Eating, Therapy, Vitamins|

HCG for Natural Weight Loss

HCG is a natural protein, that when combined with a 500 calorie diet, can cause weight losses of 1/2 to 1 pound a day.

The difference between HCG and other weight loss programs is that the weight loss comes from storage areas (not critical areas of fat deposits — the heart, heel pads, intestines).

When the program is finished, a final diet for 3-6 weeks allows a person to remain at the new weight indefinitely.

By |June 9th, 2013|From The Pharmacy, Therapy|

Vitamin D and Alheizmer’s Disease

Higher vitamin D dietary intake is associated with a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

Women who developed Alzheimer’s disease had lower baseline vitamin D intakes (an average of 50.3 micrograms per week) than those who developed no dementia at all (an average of 59.0 micrograms per week). Journals of Gerontology, December 2012

By |June 8th, 2013|For Men, For Women, From The Pharmacy, Immune system enhancers, Supplements, Therapy, Vitamins|

Reflux

I have learned about an interesting solution for reflux. It is sodium alginate.

The alginate combines with the stomach acid to form a gel barrier that acts like a raft on the top of the stomach contents to prevent reflux.

How could you not want to try something with that visual??

We have it at the office.

By |June 8th, 2013|From The Pharmacy, Supplements, Therapy, Vitamins|

Hormone Prescription Renewal–Read this to SAVE $

How would you like to save $35 every time you renew your hormone prescription? It’s simple. Just remember to get any needed labs done at least TWO WEEKS before you run out of your hormones.

Why two weeks?  It can take up to a week to run certain hormone lab tests, and a compounding pharmacy usually needs at least two business days to fill a hormone prescription.

If Dr. Huycke gets your lab results one week before you need your prescription refilled, she will WAIVE the $35 fee to call them in. If you run out of hormones and need a ‘stop-gap’ prescription refill before we have your lab test results, the $35 fee applies.

Because so many patients in our practice take bio-identical hormones, please help us help you save money and frustration by getting your lab tests done at least two weeks before your hormones run out.

Not sure when your hormone prescription will run out? (Sometimes its hard to tell with those creams/lotions). Look at the date the prescription was filled, note how many doses there are, and calculate the date they will run out. Then, simply make a note on your calendar two weeks before that date. To schedule lab tests, just call our office at 658-5570. We can do the tests at our office, or send orders to another lab if you choose.

REMEMBER–hormone tests are most accurate 5 hours after taking hormones, so make sure to schedule accordingly. You do not need to fast for hormone labs.

By |June 8th, 2013|For Men, For Women, From The Pharmacy, Hormones|

Iodine Prophalaxis for Nuclear Fallout

Information from the Chernobyl accident has helped us make decisions having to do with nuclear fallout.  Adults over 40 have almost no risk for thyroid cancer following nuclear fallout.  From 20 to 40 years old, the risk is small.  The risk of thyroid cancer is high in children and fetuses.  So if there is risk of radiation fallout, you might want to protect you children by giving them iodine before the fallout hits and daily until the risk has passed.

We have SSKI in the office.  We have diluted it for convenient dosing for children.

For adults the dose is 8 drops a day, including pregnant women.

For children the dose is 4 drops a day, if the child is over 150 lbs give the adult dose.
For infants (1 month to 12 months old) the dose is 2 drops a day
For neonates (under 28 days) the dose is 1 drop a day.

Dilute the iodine in 4 ounces of water or juice.

For more information, check www.who.int/ionizing_radiation/pub_meet/Iodine_Prophalaxis_guide.pdf

By |June 8th, 2013|From The Pharmacy, News Tips|

Check Your Shampoo For the Following Undesirable Agents

Substitute for a more healthy option.

Remember, anything that goes on your skin is absorbed as if you have eaten it.

You could also scrutinize your creams, and makeups using the same standards.

Propylene glycol:  a cheap syntheitc petrochemical that helps emulsify, it is a skin irritant that can age the skin.
Sodium lauryl sulfate:  a caustic detergent suds well.  It is also an engine degreaser and garage floor cleaner.  It ages and damages the skin and hair.  It can cause cataracts even if it does not come into contact with the eyes.
Fragrance:  cheap toxic scents that can cause headaches, lung problems, skin irritation, dizziness, memory impairment, and rashes.  They are trying to mimic the scents of the healthful essential oils.
Mineral oil:  a cheap petroleum-based oil that clogs the skin pores, enlarges them and leads to saggy skin.
Parabens:  cheap preservatives used to inhibit microbial growth. They are highly toxic and can cause skin rashes and allergic reactions.
Imidazolidinyl and diazolidinyl urea:  they release formaldehyde which is toxic, and cause rashes.
Synthetic colors can cause allergies, skin and nerve problems.  Avoid them.  This also applies to hair coloring agents which are all toxic, except for some henna products.
Triethanolamine (TEA):  used to adjust the pH of the shampoo, it can cause allergic problems, dryness of the hair and skin, and can be toxic to the body if absorbed over time.

By |June 8th, 2013|Children's Health, For Men, For Women, From The Pharmacy|
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