Out of Tears: Living with Dry Eyes
It may sound self-pitying, but one of the most disturbing features of my life – disturbing in every sense of the word – is being woken up multiple times almost every night, unable to open my eyes. This is caused by my condition, known technically as lacrimal keratoconjunctivitis, or more commonly, “dry eyes.” It’s extremely […]
Winter is here. Is COVID-19 getting ready to strike again?
The JAMA website, which is part of the Journal of the American Medical Association network, raised an alert on November 22nd that a novel variant of the SARS-CoV-2 had been detected and flagged as a “variant under monitoring” because it’s spreading very rapidly. Labeled the XEC variant, it has some unique features that make it […]
Introducing Perfect Pack Supplements
When it comes to health and wellness, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. That’s why Perfect Pack supplements focus on addressing a range of health concerns with simple, natural ingredients crafted for quality and effectiveness. At IsraelPharm, we’re big believers in taking a well-rounded approach to feeling your best. Whether it’s pairing supplements with prescribed medications, making […]
Bye Bye BMI?
As we approach Healthy Weight Week in January, I recently went back over our published material relating to the subject of weight. This was both from the perspective of how many conditions can be triggered by the fact that people are no longer eating well and also, on the brighter side, that thanks to the […]
When Asthma and COPD Occur at the Same Time
Difficulty breathing is a common experience, but for millions of people worldwide, it’s a daily struggle that for many of them is caused by chronic lung diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Asthma and COPD bear many similarities in their symptoms, but they are fundamentally different in both causes and optimum treatments. Many […]
The Battle for Rights to Sell Weight Loss Drugs
If you have been using the popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic/Wegovy and Mounjaro/Zepbound, take note! You could be affected by the fight that’s looming between BigPharm and the Compounding Pharmacies over the latter continuing to supply look-alike versions of these drugs. Right now, the FDA appears to be backed into a corner. It has […]
Nexium – my personal journey with heartburn and acid reflux
There has been a long and often painful journey for me and my family with a health condition that was sometimes passed off as being the result of bad habits or bad behavior. As far back as I can remember, my father was battling to find a way to treat what many doctors brushed off […]
What You Should Know: Entresto’s Role in HFrEF treatment
Many customers have reached out to our customer support team lately with questions about switching to a new heart failure treatment recommended by their healthcare providers after years on the same therapy. Some are concerned that this may be an indication that the old medication does not work for them anymore or that their condition […]
Introducing Dopamine
Dopamine is a chemical messenger that plays a vital role in transmitting signals between nerve cells in the brain. It is often referred to as a “feel-good” neurotransmitter because it contributes to feelings of pleasure and satisfaction. However, dopamine’s role extends beyond just making people feel good. It is involved in several vital processes, including […]
When Brands Become Verbs: The Ozempic Effect
Occasionally, product names become so well-known that they rise above their identity and become part of everyday language. For example, if someone responds to your request for information with “google it,” or a co-worker asks, “Do you have a bandaid?” or your spouse asks you to “pass the Kleenex,” the meaning is perfectly clear – there’s […]
