Bringing the Science to your Dinner Table Cholesterol is a waxy substance produced by the body and found in foods that come from animals. Cholesterol is needed by your body to make hormones, skin oils, digestive juices and vitamin D. You could not live without some cholesterol in your body. However, too much cholesterol is [...]
Antibiotics
Viral and bacterial infections are by far the most common causes of illness for most people. They cause things like colds, pneumonia, measles, mumps, malaria, AIDS and so on. The job of your immune system is to protect your body from these infections. The immune system protects you in three different ways: It creates a [...]
Male Menopause, Does Testosterone Replacement Benefit?
For decades, older women have taken hormone replacements to replenish estrogen and progesterone levels lost to aging, called Menopause. We have learned during the years that hormone replacement can be beneficial but not without risk for the stimulating effects of the hormones. Long term use (>5 yrs) is therefore advised in general for women. More [...]
Skin Problems and What They Look Like
Do you have skin problems? Is your skin itching, breaking out, covered in a rash, or playing host to strange spots? Skin inflammation, changes in texture or color, and spots may be the result of infection, a chronic skin condition, or contact with an allergen or irritant. While having reported earlier on these topics you can [...]
Hormonal Birthcontrol and You, period
Hormonal birthcontrol is almost 50 years old and has developed in many ways. A myriad of hormones, combinations and dosaging has become available to suit a variety of needs. PMS, PCOS, Anemia, Migraine are some of the ailments possibly benefitting from oral anti-conceptives. Let’s have an update: The Menstrual Cycle Every month, one egg leaves [...]
Pharmacy on Wheels Home Delivery
Philipsburg Pharmacy offers a new service to Philipsburg and surroundings: Pharmacy on wheels. As of today Philipsburg Pharmacy offers free delivery service to our customers. (Philipsburg is Free, surroundings $3.00) No more driving in heavy traffic, no more waiting at the pharmacy, convenient to all that have no transportation readily available. The service is simple [...]
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