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By Andrew Kantor

Hormone treatment — and hormonal birth control — can be life changing for women. But, as with any medication, sometimes there are side effects (especially with medications designed for everyone rather than custom-made).

If you’re curious why “ovarian hormones” can affect mood, for example, a University of Michigan psychologist has the answer with a great explanation of how hormones like birth control affect so many other bodily functions, notably in the brain.

“Estrogen and progesterone have broad effects on neurons and cellular processes that have nothing to do with reproduction,” she explains. In fact, “Estrogen and progesterone also regulate the stress response — the body’s ‘fight-or-flight’ reaction.”

That’s why it’s so important to make sure

Florida State House Representative Michelle Salzman paid a visit to Everwell, which not only lies in her district, but has previously provided compounded medications for her and her family. As the chair of the Healthcare Regulation subcommittee for the 2024 legislative session, she is well versed in a multitude of issues the healthcare industry faces.

Everwell's commitment to quality and patient-centered care was evident throughout the tour. The pharmacy staff highlighted how they collaborate with healthcare providers to create personalized solutions that improve patient outcomes. They also discussed the critical role of compounding in managing chronic conditions, rare diseases, and other complex health issues.

The representative was eager to tour Everwell's facility and learn more about the role the pharmacy plays in the community. Everwell was grateful

By Andrew Kantor

Did you know that hot weather doesn’t mix with some medications? If you take antidepressants, stimulants (for, say, ADHD), diuretics (for high blood pressure), anticholinergics, beta blockers (for heart issues), you might find some unexpected side effects during the summer.

Some of them make it harder for your body to regulate its temperature, raising your risk of heat exhaustion — often by reducing your ability to sweat properly. Others, including some antibiotics, can make you more sensitive to the sun.

Don’t risk exhaustion, heat stroke, or even serious sunburn. Find out if the meds you take might require a few extra precautions.

The good news is that you don’t need to wait (and pay) for a doctor’s appointment to find out if you might be affected. Just ask your pharmacist. They’re

By Andrew Kantor

If you’re reading this, you probably know that your compounding pharmacist can sometimes work miracles with meds for kids, adding flavors or even turning a liquid into a lollipop.

But some medication is so bitter — and some people are so sensitive to tastes — that a spoonful of sugar ain’t gonna help it go down. Adults can (usually) buck up and swallow, but try convincing a five-year-old how important it is to take his Augmentin.

To the rescue are the researchers at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philly. Despite living in Eagles territory, they actually have something useful to contribute to society: They’ve identified “the first temporary, universal taste blocker.”

“Remarkably, and unlike our experience with blockers of bitter taste receptors,