By Erin Orth, PharmD The effects of sleep deprivation are prevalent, powerful, and widespread throughout the human body, mind, and society. The cardiovascular consequences of lack of sleep are particularly concerning: the “MONICA” study from 2015 determined that men with a sleeping disorder had a 2- to 2.6-fold increased risk of heart attack and a […]
Symptoms of Poor Adrenal Function and What You Can Do About It
By: Krista Borowski, RPh Most everyone experiences stress in their everyday lives. The stressor may be a big life-changing event such as a death, divorce, serious illness, or accident; or it may be the daily stresses of life – busy family life, workplace pressure, unhappy relationships, poor diet, a lack of rest and relaxation can […]
Men and Testosterone: Why Adequate Testosterone Levels are Crucial for Survival
By: Erin Orth, PharmD Testosterone is a sex-steroid hormone found in both men and women, and it plays a large role in various biological processes, from muscle formation to stimulating libido. It also helps to keep the cardiovascular system healthy as well as improving our energy and mental clarity1. Due to these important functions and […]
DHEA, the Adrenals, and Their Impact on Libido
By Krista Borowski, RPh Many women experience stress in their every day lives and our adrenal glands are called upon to respond. For short-term stress, our adrenal glands produce cortisol and adrenaline to help give us the strength needed to overcome the stressors. The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis controls our stress response. When a stressor is […]
Find Out What You’re Made Of: Introducing Neurotransmitter Testing through MD Custom Rx
By: Erin Orth, PharmD Your body is made up of countless cells, organs, chemicals, and biological processes, all of which work together to coordinate activities your body can do, from breathing and sleeping to driving a car or doing a cartwheel. At the center of these processes is your central nervous system, most commonly referred […]
The Necessity of Progesterone: Why Menopause is Not Simply An Estrogen Deficiency Syndrome.
By: Krista Borowski, RPh One of the key components to minimizing menopausal symptoms is the balance between estrogen and progesterone. Estrogen and progesterone are produced throughout the reproductive years and function best in their proper ratio. When both hormones are present at physiological levels, they balance each other and do not cause symptoms. An imbalance […]
Traditional Versus Alternative Hormone Replacement Therapy: Which is Right for Me?
By: Erin Orth, PharmD, RPh Clinical Pharmacist at MD Custom Rx For the majority of their lifetime, women deal with hormonal changes, from adolescence to pregnancy through menopause. With each hormone “phase” comes changes seen in the body, the brain, and even the emotions and personality, some of which can be quite difficult to endure. […]
MD Custom Rx can bring that spark back into your love likfe. PART 2 of 3
MD Custom Rx can help bring that spark back into your love life. PART 2 of 3 Oxytocin – The Love Hormone It’s no secret that romantic connections can be just as influential on your health as balanced eating, exercise and plenty of sleep. Cuddling and other sexual behaviors between people actually trigger the release […]
MD Custom Rx can help bring that spark back into your love life. PART 1 of 3
Options for Erectile Dysfunction. Valentine’s Day is a day we focus on the love we share with others. It’s unfortunate when difficulties with sexual intimacy put a strain on the relationship; we love and care for this person, but our libido or sexual response is lacking. MD Custom Rx wants you to know that prescription […]
Custom Compound Creams for Vitiligo Treatment
Vitiligo is an irregular depigmentation of skin and can occur at any stage during a life. Vitiligo is caused by having low levels of catalase, glutathione peroxidase and reductase in the epidermis combined with high levels of hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide destructs the body’s pigment cells (Melanocytes) and a human body is unable to remove […]