Pain Creams: Are They Right For You?

Chronic pain can make life almost unbearable; finding ways to manage it is essential. The vast majority of people with chronic pain end up taking pills to help manage it, but many of those types of medication come along with severe side effects. In some cases, using pain cream in conjunction with other medication can help a great deal.

Understanding Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism is a very common condition. Being aware of the symptoms that are associated with it can help you get treatment as quickly as possible. The sooner you begin treatment for hypothyroidism, the sooner you will be able to find relief. Pharmacy medication works for the vast majority of people who suffer from it.

How To Treat Haemorrhoids

Haemorrhoids are an unfortunate part of life for a huge number of people. They can be caused by a wide variety of conditions and circumstances, and can be very painful and uncomfortable to deal with. If you are suffering from haemorrhoids, it is important to contact your pharmacy for a product that will provide the best relief possible.

Treating Vitamin D Deficiencies

Treating a vitamin D deficiency isn't as cut and dry as simply taking a single pill per day. Laying out in the sun can boost your body's levels of vitamin D, but it can also expose you to the harmful effects of the sun. Learn more about treating vitamin D deficiencies by reading on below.

Do You Have a Vitamin D Deficiency?

Although it doesn't seem to get a whole lot of media attention, vitamin D is a tremendously important vitamin - and one that the vast majority of us are deficient in. Many common diseases and conditions may be linked to vitamin D deficiencies; read on to learn more about this important issue.

Compounding For Insomnia

Tossing and turning all night as the hours tick away can be incredibly aggravating, and can cause a huge number of health complications as well. If you're having trouble getting and staying asleep, there's a chance that it has to do with reduced levels of the hormone melatonin. Fortunately, pharmaceutical compounding and prescription medication solutions are available.

What Is Veterinary Compounding?

While millions of human beings rely on compounding for their medications every single day, they are not alone. Millions of animals rely on veterinary pharmacy compounding to get the right kinds of medication, too. Indeed, without compounding many animals would essentially be out of luck for many treatments.

The Facts About Menopause

Menopause is a natural event in every woman's life. Unfortunately, it often brings along many unpleasant, uncomfortable - and sometimes even debilitating - symptoms. Although not every woman will suffer from symptoms, it is important to be aware that there are many treatment options available.

Got Nail Rot??

Fungal nail infections are one of the most commonly presented dermatological conditions with studies showing up to 10% of us are affected!

We have all seen the adverts on TV and in our local pharmacy's for "nail rot treatments" - but what exactly is nail rot? And how effective is this treatment?

BIOceuticals Thyroplex

Thyroplex is a naturopathic practitioner product specifically aimed at assisting normal healthy production of thyroid hormoes. Thyroplex contains nutrients and herbs to support liver function and detoxification - this is important, as the liver is essential in the metabolism and transport of thyroid hormone.

Omeprazole Suspension and Infant Reflux

What is Omeprazole?
Omeprazole is a type of medication from the protein pump inhibitor family; it reduced the amount of acid produced by the stomach.

How does this help infant reflux?
Reflux is a condition where the stomach contents are continuously brought up after feeding. The stomachs acid is brought up with the food and it is this that causes the discomfort because it burns the Oesophagus. By reducing the acid in the stomach this burn is greatly reduced and the discomfort goes away.

Melatonin

What is melatonin?

Melatonin belongs to a group of naturally occurring hormones produced in the body. This hormone is released by a small gland under the Brain called the Pineal gland. Melatonin is inter related to the other hormones our body produces and helps regulate female reproductive hormones, it may also be related to aging but the most well know property of melatonin is its ability to make us sleep.

Disruption of melatonin production can occur for a number of reasons – exposure to bright light at night which can happen to shift workers or travelers changing time zones (jet lag), through aging (our melatonin production decreases as we age) or due to certain neurological conditions*

What is it used for?

The main use for melatonin is used to improve sleep quality and morning alertness in patients with poor quality of sleep. As melatonin decrease with age supplementing melatonin in later years can reduce insomnia.

Melatonin works by controlling the circadian rhythms and decreasing the time taken to get to sleep. Your doctor, however, may prescribe melatonin for another purpose.

Are you bored with your current flavour??

Did you know at Dallas Parade Compounding Pharmacy we are able to change flavours of both ready made and customised medications??

 

What is DHEA?

BHRT vs HRT

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) fell out of favour in the wake of the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) study, launched in 1991, which showed increased risks to women taking HRT. Here we take a closer look at this study and also explain the modern approach to supporting women after menopause.