Combating GLP-1 hair loss with Phyllotex

Losing weight can truly feel like a victory. But along with the celebratory feeling of weight loss many people experience while using new GPL1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic – there can be another unwelcome side effect: loss of hair health. While the exact connection is still being investigated, many are looking for immediate solutions […]

Weaning off weight-loss meds?

A number of our customers have asked us for advice about their options regarding their desire to stop using the new weight-loss drugs that have taken the world by storm. Primarily, people want to know how to minimize any possible consequences of weaning off Wegovy and its earlier version Ozempic. These new drugs brought improved […]

Simple steps to better sleep for kids

More and more parents are looking for simple ways to improve their children’s sleep patterns. Getting better sleep is such an essential contributor to the overall health and happiness of growing children, so it’s worth taking a few extra steps to ensure that those extra hours of rest are built into their daily routines. After […]

Pharma News Roundup: December 2023

December 2023 brought the usual burst of exciting news related to health, pharmaceuticals, and treatments. As usual, throughout the month, many announcements appeared on news websites that bring updates to the general public, and we are trying to pick out items that can be relevant to you based on our own experience from reader feedback. In […]

Menopause unveiled. Navigating change with confidence

The term “menopause” is used to mark the end of a woman’s reproductive years, and the primary signs are the cessation of menstruation (amenorrhea). Menopause isn’t a disease or disorder but the outcome of natural biological processes accompanying aging. Typically, menopause can occur anywhere between the ages of 45 and 55, but it can vary, […]

New Year’s Resolutions – Realistic Health Goals for 2024

I decided to draft my New Year’s resolutions earlier than usual this year to clear the decks for more presence and celebration with friends and family over the holidays. I want to feel ready to roll into 2024 as the clock chimes midnight on December 31st, with a much more firm intention to stick to […]

Using an Antiviral Nasal Spray to Keep COVID-19 at Bay

As the winter months step up into high gear, COVID-19 continues to evolve, with new variants posing fresh challenges. Until recently here in the US, HV.1 was the variant responsible for most COVID-19 cases (followed by the variants labeled EG.5 and FL.1.5.1), but according to the Center for Disease Control, another variant has been identified […]

Using Antimuscarinic muscle relaxants

Antimuscarinic muscle relaxants form part of a class of drugs that treat a wide variety of medical conditions. Amongst others, the main conditions that muscarinic antagonists can treat include: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Overactive bladder (OAB) Bradycardia (low heart rate) Asthma attacks Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Parkinson’s Disease Muscle spasticity and spasms Peptic ulcers […]

Shining a light on Seasonal Affective Disorder

As days grow shorter and hours of sunlight diminish, many people in the Northern Hemisphere are experiencing a return of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This is a depression condition that is triggered by a chemical change in the brain, brought on by less time spent outdoors and shorter days. Seasonal affective disorder is also referred […]

What’s the difference between Ozempic and Mounjaro?

Ozempic / Wegovy and Mounjaro / Zepbound (and their base components semaglutide and tirzepatide) are currently the “hottest” medications on the market. You don’t have to be a doctor or pharmacist to get to this conclusion; the stock market tells the story. Sales of Ozempic / Wegovy (based on semaglutide) from Novo Nordisk and Mounjaro / […]