When we think of pharmacy, most of us think of a traditional pharmacy where we go to get our prescriptions filled. In the most basic sense, we go to a pharmacy to get our medicine that a medical doctor tells us to take for a variety of conditions. This is
One of the most often asked questions here at The Drug Shop is: What do I take for my allergies? In our ever-changing Texas weather, there is always something in the air that is causing allergy problems for everyone. The two biggest allergy seasons are cedar, which typically last from
Adrenal Fatigue…the name makes you think of some mysterious, rare disease. But don’t let the name fool you; it is a very common condition that affects all of us at some time in our lives. Let me explain. The adrenal glands are quite small and sit on the top of
Compounding is the Art and Science of Creating Personalized Medications Pharmacy compounding is the art and science of preparing personalized medications for patients. Compounded medications are “made from scratch” – individual ingredients are mixed together in the exact strength and dosage form required by the patient.
When we discuss our overall health, we cannot stress enough the importance that hormones have on our bodies. Hormones are the chemical messengers that are excreted from various organs in our bodies and have a significant impact on other organ’s and tissue’s function. There are many different types of hormones
