NW Remedies

🏃‍♂️💪🏅 Our compounding pharmacy supports athletes, coaches, trainers, team physicians, physical therapists, and even "weekend warriors" in achieving peak performance. Adolescents aged 13-15 are especially prone to sports injuries, and tailored treatments are crucial for quicker healing and preventing repeat injuries. We specialize in creating customized medications for issues often unresponsive to conventional therapy. Analgesics and anti-inflammatories can cause side effects like drowsiness, which are problematic for athletes. Our topical compounds, absorbed through the skin, can help to provide targeted relief without hampering performance. Compounded topical therapy can be a game-changer in getting athletes back in the game!

Whether dealing with chronic vaginal discomfort during in*******se or the challenges of infertility, our compounding pharmacist is here to help prescribers provide custom compounds tailored to sexual and reproductive needs. From hormone therapy to essential treatments, we provide personalized solutions for:

⚬ Pregnancy Nausea/Vomiting
⚬ Vaginal Dryness
⚬ Sexual Dysfunction (including low libido)
⚬ Infertility
⚬ STDs

Talk to our pharmacist to see how our experienced team can help!

Psoriasis is a non-contagious skin condition that develops when the body produces skin cells too quickly, resulting in thick, scaly patches on the surface of the skin. This chronic, inflammatory disease affects up to 3.2% of the U.S. population, with plaque psoriasis being the most common type. These plaques, which are often itchy and painful, can appear anywhere but are usually found on the knees, elbows, lower back, or scalp.

Psoriasis is typically a lifelong condition, influenced by genetic predisposition and immune system dysfunction. Various triggers, such as stress, skin injuries, infections, cold weather, alcohol, and certain medications, can exacerbate the condition.

Our pharmacist works closely with prescribers to customize formulas tailored to clinical treatment plans. Our compounded solutions, often in the form of topical treatments, may help to provide relief and help manage psoriasis symptoms.

⚡ Pain is the most common reason patients seek medical care, often starting acutely and progressing to chronic conditions like migraines and fibromyalgia. While commercially available pain medications exist, they may cause side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, and stomach upset. Many patients accept these conditions as part of their daily routine.

Fortunately, our compounding pharmacy can provide personalized pain management solutions tailored to each individual's needs. By consulting with patients and their providers, our pharmacist can help to potentially reduce side effects and overall medication usage.

💇‍♂️✨ The treatment of hair loss, commonly known as Alopecia, has advanced significantly from wigs and hair replacements. Compounded treatments can offer a variety of medication options that can be tailored specifically to each person. Studies have shown that combining medications may be more effective than using them separately. For instance, one study found a topical cream with minoxidil, finasteride, biotin, and caffeine citrate helpful in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia. We will collaborate with prescribing physicians to create customized alopecia treatments, no matter the form or method of application.

Despite being the only mammals that purposefully delay 💤 sleep, human adults need 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night. Adequate sleep is vital for every major body system. Establishing a simple sleep routine can help millions of Americans suffering from sleep disorders like insomnia, which are linked to chronic health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and obesity. Improving sleep quality requires a supportive routine, including sleep-supportive supplements, such as magnesium, L-theanine, and GABA, light exposure management, regular exercise, and meal timing. These practices can enhance sleep, mental health, and overall well-being. If you are struggling to sleep, please talk to our pharmacist about how we can potentially help you.

If you are taking medication to assist with weight loss, it is important to adopt proactive strategies to mitigate potential side effects. Medications work best when combined with a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet and regular exercise. These habits can not only enhance the drug’s benefits but also help alleviate its side effects. In addition, the following tips can be useful:

➡️ Eat Nutrient-Dense Foods: Since you are eating less, it's crucial to include nutrient-dense foods to ensure your body receives the essential nutrients it needs.
➡️Stay Well-Hydrated: Aim to drink plenty of water and limit your caffeine intake, as caffeine can cause dehydration.
➡️Consult Your Doctor Before Changing Dosage: Monitor how your body responds to each medication dosage change and report any side effects to your healthcare provider.
➡️Attend All Scheduled Appointments: Regular monitoring by your healthcare provider allows for early detection and management of potential problems, ensuring your treatment stays on track.

Talk to our experienced team about how we can best support your weight loss journey.

Many children struggle with gastrointestinal (GI) issues like acid reflux, constipation, and diarrhea. Oftentimes, parents and providers have found it challenging to find a commercially manufactured medication for GI conditions in children that offers the right strength and right level of absorption. Our compounding pharmacist can help by tailoring medications into child-friendly forms, such as creams, liquids, or suppositories, making it easier for them to take their medication. Plus, dosages can be customized based on a child’s weight and age to help ensure they receive the correct amount.

Tylenol® (acetaminophen) is a common pain and fever relief medication for humans, but it’s NOT safe for your pets 🚫🐾! Dogs and cats have less of the enzyme needed to safely metabolize acetaminophen, leading to toxic compounds that can cause severe liver damage. 🐶🐱Cats are especially susceptible due to their even lower enzyme levels.

Protect your furry friends by keeping Tylenol® out of reach. If your pet is experiencing pain, our pharmacist can consult with you and your pet’s veterinarian to provide appropriate pain relief options.

Mitochondria are the powerhouses of our cells, producing energy through cellular respiration. When mitochondrial function is compromised due to age, chronic diseases, or inflammation, energy production decreases, leading to various health issues. Methylene Blue has been shown to stimulate crucial enzymes for cellular respiration, enhancing mitochondrial function and ATP production.

Potential Benefits and Uses of Methylene Blue:
🧠 Helps support brain health and has neuroprotective properties for certain neurological conditions.
😊 Shows potential in managing mood disorders by helping to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.
💪 Helps preserve mitochondrial function, supporting and improving energy production.
🦠 May help treat certain bacterial, viral, and other infections.

Ongoing research continues to uncover potential benefits of Methylene Blue. Ask our pharmacist for more information.

When compounding a customized hormone therapy, it is important to consider not only the amounts of hormones, but the method of administration is also key. When treating menopausal symptoms, it is important to consider topical versus systemic therapy. Topical HRT is ideal for localized symptoms and bypasses the first-pass effect, making it suitable for those at risk of venous thromboembolism or with a history of endometriosis. Systemic HRT is more appropriate when managing multiple symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, and hair loss, and can be administered via oral or sublingual forms.

We will discuss options that may be best for you with you and your provider! 💊🌿

When you reduce your calorie intake to lose weight, your body undergoes hormonal changes that can increase feelings of hunger. Ghrelin, a hormone produced in the stomach, stimulates appetite, while leptin, a hormone produced in fat cells, signals fullness. As you shed pounds, your body produces more ghrelin and less leptin, making you feel hungrier and less satisfied. 🍽️

Hunger is a natural response to calorie restriction. While you can't eliminate it completely, there are ways to help manage and control hunger while achieving your weight loss goals. Talk to our pharmacist about how we can help support you. ⚖️

Our compounding pharmacists can create personalized topical 🌟 lightening agents to help address skin hyperpigmentation, including 🌞 sun spots, age spots, and freckles. These treatments can be formulated into creams, serums, or lotions, incorporating ingredients like hydroquinone, kojic acid, lactic acid, azelaic acid, and niacinamide. Our formulas can be customized to be allergen and preservative-free or to include steroids and hydrators to help prevent inflammation. We are happy to discuss your specific needs with you and your dermatologist.

New insights about fatty acids and aging were found in recent studies. Researchers analyzed data on five types of fatty acids—polyunsaturated (PUFA), monounsaturated (MUFA), saturated (SFA), Omega-6, and Omega-3—and their impact on aging markers like telomere length, frailty index, and facial aging.

Key Findings:
🔑MUFA & PUFA were linked to increased telomere length, suggesting a potential role in slowing aging.
🔑SFA was associated with shorter telomere length, indicating accelerated aging.
🔑Eating more unsaturated fats and fewer saturated fats may help slow aging and promote better health.

These insights highlight the importance of dietary choices and quality supplementation in managing the aging process and preventing age-related diseases.

At our pharmacy, we are dedicated to providing patients with the latest in weight management options, supported by expert guidance and a customized plan.

💊 Why Choose Us?
🔹Our state-of-the-art facilities and experienced pharmacists ensure each formulation is prepared with precision and quality.
🔹We collaborate closely with patients and providers to help achieve the best outcomes with proper therapeutic oversight.
🔹Our dynamic approach emphasizes open communication, regular follow-ups, and treatment adjustments to help improve results.

By focusing on individual needs, our patient-centered approach helps overcome the challenges that come with a weight management program.

Recent research has shown that menopausal hormone therapy may significantly reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, especially in women with a high genetic predisposition. A study involving 28,486 postmenopausal women showed that hormone therapy's protective effect against colorectal cancer is stronger in those with higher genetic risk scores.

Key Findings:
🔑Risk Reduction: hormone therapy users with the highest genetic risk had a 30-year colorectal cancer risk of 3.7%, compared to 6.1% for non-users.
🔑Genetic Factors: The study highlights the importance of considering genetic risk when evaluating the benefits of menopausal hormone therapy.
🔑Personalized Medicine: These insights could lead to more personalized hormone therapy plans, balancing benefits and risks based on individual genetic profiles.

This research underscores the potential for using genetic information to evaluate hormone therapy use and improve colorectal cancer risk prediction models.

https://nwremedies.com/hormone-therapy-for-women/

🌞 Warmer weather means it's time for sandals 👡 and flip-flops 🩴! But if you're embarrassed by fungal toenail infections, it can affect your confidence and limit footwear options.

Fungal infections like onychomycosis develop over time and can be subtle at first. Visible signs include scaling under the nail, yellow spots, and crumbling tips. Factors that increase the risk of infection include diabetes, nail injuries, and prolonged moisture. 🦶

Common Treatment Options Include:
⚫Oral antifungal medications
⚫Topical solutions such as antifungal nail lacquers and topical solutions, applied like nail polish

Consult with our pharmacist and your provider to discuss treatment options. Don't let fungal infections keep you from enjoying the summer!

💊 Is your medication discontinued or unavailable? Our compounding pharmacy may be able to find a solution! We specialize in creating personalized medications tailored to your needs when commercial options are out of stock or discontinued.

🔹Customized Formulations: We can compound medications in the exact strength and dosage form you need.
🔹Alternative Ingredients: If certain ingredients are unavailable, we can find comparable alternatives.
🔹Special Dosage Forms: We offer a variety of forms, such as creams, capsules, solutions, and others to suit your preferences.

Our expert pharmacists work closely with your healthcare provider to help you receive the medication you need. Don’t let medication shortages disrupt your healthcare—reach out to us for personalized solutions!

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🔥 Hot flashes, a common menopause symptom, can strike unexpectedly at any time, whether you’re at work or relaxing at home. This sudden burst of heat and sweating is frustrating and can affect quality of life.

In conjunction with hormone therapy or as a first step, the following nutritional supplements may help:
☀️Vitamin D: Get at least 15 minutes of sun daily and eat vitamin D-rich foods.
💧Vitamin E, Curcumin, & Folic Acid: May all help to reduce the severity and number of hot flashes.
🐟Vitamin B6: Vital for brain and nerve health, vitamin B6 may also help with menopause symptoms.

Always consult your healthcare provider and our pharmacist before starting any new supplements. 💡

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Hypogonadism, characterized by low testosterone levels, can stem from various causes, including inadequate testosterone production, improper brain signaling, and high estrogen levels. This condition can lead to symptoms like loss of libido, erectile dysfunction, hair loss, depression, and fatigue.

Low testosterone is complex because it involves multiple factors and often unclear causes. Proper testing for testosterone, estrogen, and luteinizing hormone (LH) is essential. While testosterone supplementation is a common treatment, other approaches may be required.

To help manage estrogen levels, lifestyle changes centered around diet and exercise are a first step. Nutritional supplements supporting testosterone levels, such as magnesium, vitamin D, and zinc may also help.

Our compounding pharmacy offers personalized therapies and nutritional supplements to support men's health and manage hypogonadism.

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Dental procedure anxiety is common and can make dental visits stressful or prevent individuals from properly caring for their oral health. Fortunately, our compounding pharmacy can help with personalized medication solutions:

🦷Customized oral and topical sedation options may help induce relaxation before and during a dental visit.
🦷Flavored medications may help make medications easier to take, especially for children or those with taste sensitivities.
🦷Topical anesthetics may help to reduce pain and discomfort during a procedure.

We are happy to discuss with dentists and their patients about how we may be able to help manage dental procedure anxiety with customized solutions.

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🐱 Veterinary practices dedicated to compassionate care place a strong emphasis on tailored pain management. A team-oriented approach involving the owner, veterinarian, and pharmacist is necessary when exploring pain management options for cats. Pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic methods are used to manage acute post-surgical pain and chronic pain from conditions like degenerative joint disease (DJD).

🐾 Diagnosis is challenging because cats often hide symptoms. Once a diagnosis is made, the lack of approved drugs can make treatment difficult. Cats also resist medication administration which causes inaccurate doses and distress.

Personalized medications with custom flavors, strengths, and routes of administration are important to be considered when treating pain in feline patients. Our pharmacist can provide suggestions based on each cat’s specific needs and preferences.

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🧬 Autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis (RA), multiple sclerosis (MS), and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) disproportionately affect women, who make up 80% of those diagnosed. These conditions cause the immune system to attack the body's own tissues, leading to fluctuating and hard-to-diagnose symptoms. Could hormones impact autoimmunity?

⚫Estrogen levels may impact autoimmune diseases, with significant hormonal shifts during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause affecting the immune response.
⚫Estriol may aid in repairing nerve damage and reducing inflammation associated with MS.
⚫Estrogen deficiency during perimenopause can worsen RA symptoms, but hormone therapy has shown promise in improving bone density and disease progression.
⚫Studies suggest Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) may reduce flares and improve daily functioning in women with SLE.

🔬 While hormone therapy isn't a definitive cure, it offers potential benefits in managing symptoms and slowing disease progression. Exploring these therapies may help autoimmune patients achieve a better quality of life.

https://nwremedies.com/hormone-therapy-for-women/

🦠 Long-term use of oral antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance, disrupt the gut microbiome, and cause other side effects. For treating superficial infections like sinus, ear, or external wounds, topical delivery methods (ointments, creams, nasal sprays) may offer a promising alternative. Possible advantages of topical antibiotics include:

➡️High Concentration at Infection Site: Delivers doses directly where needed without systemic dilution.
➡️May Help Minimize Side Effects: Topical options may reduce the risk of adverse effects sometimes associated with oral antibiotics.
➡️Improved Outcomes: Directly targeting chronic infections, potentially reducing the need for prolonged antibiotic use.

Ask our pharmacist for more information about topical antibiotics and if they may be an option for you.

The skin, the body's largest organ, is a key protector and health indicator. Acne can result from poor diet, dehydration, hormonal changes, and inadequate skin care. Teens and women over 30 often experience acne due to hormonal fluctuations, including during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause.

🔬 Traditional acne treatments may not work for everyone. Compounding offers personalized solutions tailored to the severity, location, and type of acne. Common ingredients in custom formulations include benzoyl peroxide, niacinamide, biotin, tretinoin, and hyaluronic acid.

👩‍⚕️ Our experienced pharmacists collaborate with dermatologists to create individualized skincare solutions.

🧠 Migraines are a complex issue associated with over 200 different headache disorders. Finding effective treatments may be challenging.

🚫 With the discontinuation of common migraine medications, many are seeking alternatives. Our compounding pharmacist can discuss options with you and your provider.

🔄 Migraine prevention focuses on reducing headache frequency and severity, while avoiding medication overuse. Common preventive medications include beta-blockers, anticonvulsants, and antidepressants. Alternatives like alpha-lipoic acid and riboflavin have also shown to be beneficial.

💊 Our pharmacists may also help identify medication overuse headaches and provide detox programs, involving the withdrawal from acute treatments and the initiation of preventive measures.

☀️ As temperatures rise, it's crucial to focus on proper 💧hydration. About 60% of the human body is composed of water, essential for regulating temperature, transporting nutrients, lubricating joints, and aiding digestion.

Hydration Tips:
🫗Drink Regularly: Water, herbal tea, unsweetened fruit juices, etc.
🍉Eat Hydrating Foods: including watermelon, cucumbers, strawberries, and lettuce.
🟡Aim for Pale Yellow Urine Color
🏃‍♂️Stay Hydrated During Exercise

Everyone's hydration needs vary based on age, weight, activity level, and health. Our pharmacist can help you create a personalized hydration plan that considers any underlying health conditions and medications.

Did you know that Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is more common in women than men? Its symptoms often overlap with chronic pain disorders like fibromyalgia, chronic pelvic pain, and migraines, and can worsen during menstruation.

💊 In a small pilot study, 76% of IBS patients experienced more pain-free days and overall symptom relief with Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN). Another study found LDN to have mostly tolerable side effects while helping those with gastrointestinal disorders like diarrhea, constipation, and inflammatory bowel disease.

Consult with our pharmacist and your provider to explore the potential of LDN to help manage IBS.

Hospice care supports the emotional and spiritual needs of those who are terminally ill. But it also focuses on the unique physical and therapeutic needs of patients, who often can't tolerate conventional medications or require specialized concentrations.

Our compounding pharmacies can play a vital role in hospice care by creating patient-specific medication forms and strengths to address symptoms such as pain, constipation, nausea, anxiety, difficulty breathing, muscle loss, anorexia, wounds, and terminal restlessness.

Common Dosage Forms include:
- Capsules
- Sublingual drops
- Suppositories
- Oral suspensions
- Inhalations
- Sprays
- Troches
- Topical gels and creams with permeation enhancers

By tailoring medications to each patient's needs, compounding pharmacies can help improve the quality of life for hospice patients. 💙

Traditionally, vital signs like heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature indicate overall health. However, fertility is increasingly recognized as another crucial marker of well-being. 🚩

🔄 The connection between reproductive health and metabolic well-being is profound.
- Conditions like obesity, insulin resistance, and diabetes can impact fertility.
- Metabolic imbalances disrupt hormones, affecting ovulation in women and s***m production in men.
- Excess adipose tissue can lead to overproduction of estrogen, disrupting the hormonal balance needed for conception.
Our pharmacist can offer assistance with nutrient deficiencies, weight management, and hormone balance.

https://nwremedies.com/hormone-therapy-for-women/