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 […]
Treating Hyperthyroidism with Methimazole
Methimazole is a prescription drug used to treat hyperthyroidism, condition in which an overactive thyroid gland produces an excessive amount of thyroid hormones (too much thyroid hormone). Methimazole is used to treat and reduce the symptoms of Hyperthyroidism as well as feline hyperthyroidism (cats with hyperthyroidism). MD Custom RX can custom compound Methimazole for each […]
Support for Eczema and Psoriasis
Prescription Compounding Helps Protect Skin The exact cause of psoriasis and eczema is unknown, but it is believed to be a combination of factors. Genetics, digestive problems or an overactive immune system can all be underlying causes of these skin conditions. Outbreaks can be brought on by a number of triggers, particularly Wisconsin’s unforeseen climate. […]
Supplements or Compounded Treatments for Chronic Pain
Chronic pain comes in many forms. Whether it’s a daily stress-induced headache, pain from a previous accident, or a strained joint or muscle, chronic pain can make your day to day life difficult. MD Custom Rx offers a wide range of supplements and prepares custom compounded pain management solutions to help those struggling with chronic […]
SophytoPRO Skin Care Products Are Here!
On average, American Women use 12 personal care products per day, and men, an average of 6. An adult, on average is likely to be exposed to 126 unique chemicals every day from these personal care products. Multiply this by 365 days, and that’s 45,990 unique chemical ingredient exposures on average, per person, per year! […]