Showing posts with label Advantages of Compounding. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Advantages of Compounding. Show all posts

Friday, August 25, 2017

Your Secret Weapon to Weight Loss

There are many health risks to being overweight. The Lime in the Coconut is unique and has certain "secret weapons" that are exclusively available at our compounding pharmacy at the Lake of the Ozarks, that can be very helpful when trying to lose weight. In this blog, we want to review a few major health risks associated with being overweight and give you an overview of Metaid.


Health Risks That Can Be Linked to Being Overweight and Obese


 If you are overweight or obese, you may be increasing your risk of having many health related issues, including:

  • kidney disease
  • pregnancy problems, such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and increased risk of a cesarian delivery
  • fatty liver disease
  • osteoarthritis
  • sleep apnea
  • certain types of cancer
  • heart disease and strokes
  • high blood pressure
  • type 2 diabetes

There are a couple different ways to tell if you are overweight.


Waist Size


 You can consider an important number which is your waist size in inches. Having too much fat around your waist can increase health risks even more than having fat in other sections of your body.

Body Mass Index


 Calculating your BMI is another way to tell if you are either normal weight, overweight or are obese. Your BMI or Body Mass Index considers your height and weight and provides a score to help place your in one of the following categories:
  • Normal weight: BMI of 18.5 to 24.9
  • Overweight: BMI of 25 to 29.9
  • Obesity: BMI of 30 or higher


Metaid: Your Secret Weapon to Weight Loss

The Lime in the Coconut Compounding Pharmacy has a product called Metaid. Metaid is a proprietary blend of essential oils, combined with a low carbohydrate diet, it can make for a great addition to your weight loss efforts. SPECIAL TIP: If you are adding your Metaid drops to your water, be sure to add it to a glass of water rather than a plastic cup, because the liquid can get soaked into the plastic.


Compounding and Weight Loss


The compounded medication we create at the Lime in the Coconut is unique. We have a lab with large enclosed windows for you to view your prescription being compounded. Cleanliness, competency, and skill go into every compounded medication we make for our patients' specific needs. If you are looking for a team of healthcare professionals working together for YOUR WELLNESS, the Lime in the Coconut is YOUR PHARMACY! Commercially available medications are formulated, patented, and marketed to help MOST of the people, MOST of the time. Compounded prescriptions are customized for a particular person, with a particular set of needs. We can customize a specific medication geared toward YOUR weight loss.
Feel As Good On The Inside As You Do On The Outside!


111 Crossings West, Suite 6
PO Box 2145
Lake Ozark, MO 65049

(573) 964-6786 
Hours:
Monday-Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Friday, August 18, 2017

What is CoQ10 and Why Should I Take It?

Once you get to a certain point in your life, you may find yourself questioning what medications can either give you a better quality of life or even expand your life. Every body is different but it can be very helpful to know what your resources are when you find yourself needing medication for an illness or deficiency. In today's blog, Lime in the Coconut Compounding Pharmacy is going to tell you more about a natural antioxidant referred to as CoQ10, who should take it, and signs that could mean you have a CoQ10 deficiency.

What is CoQ10?

CoQ10 is a lipid profile antioxidant found in every cell of the body. It also is found in many foods, such as beef, sardines, and mackeral, spinach, broccoli, and cauliflower.  It plays an important role in the synthesis of adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that contains chemical energy that all cellular functions depend on. CoQ10 is an important part of cellular energy production. It has been known to extend cell life and even benefit high energy systems, mainly the cardiovascular, neurological and immune systems.

Who should take CoQ10?

After the age of 35 to 40 years, endogenous synthesis of CoQ10 begins to deline. Women that are over the age of 50 can have an 800 times increased risk of breast cancer if they are NOT on CoQ10. 

How do I know if I have a CoQ10 deficiency?

Animals and humans alike have both shown through studies that have decreased levels of CoQ10 can be associated with a wide variety of cardiovascular problems, including angina, arrhythmia, heart failure and high blood pressure. Deficiency also may be traced back to a number of reasons such as:
  • insufficient dietary intake of CoQ10
  • impairment in CoQ10 production
  • drug-induced CoQ10 depletion
  • gene mutations
  • oxidative stress

According to Efficiency, the Power of E, thirteen controlled studies conducted between 1990 and 2004 show that significant CoQ10 depletion was related back to the use of statin medications used to lower cholesterol levels. Problems with blood sugar regulation, oral health, and stomach ulcers have also been associated with CoQ10 deficiency. If you ever feel you may have one of these symptoms that might lead to CoQ10 deficiency, consult your health care physician. They can recommend how much CoQ10 you may need and get your prescription ready.

In Need of CoQ10?

We carry CoQ10 here at our compounding pharmacy at the Lake of the Ozarks. If you have any further questions about CoQ10, who it's normally for, or what it can do for you, please don't hesitate to call the Lime in the Coconut. We are a team of healthcare professionals working together for YOUR wellness.
Feel As Good On The Inside As You Do On The Outside!


111 Crossings West, Suite 6
PO Box 2145
Lake Ozark, MO 65049

(573) 964-6786

Hours:
Monday-Thursday


8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Wednesday, May 25, 2016

4 Signs You May Be A Good Candidate For Compounded Medication

Are you tired of working around standardized medication that may or may not meet your specific needs? The Lime in the Coconut Specialty Compounding Pharmacy is here to provide you with a (potentially much-needed) alternative: compounding! Here are a few ways you can tell if you might be a good candidate for compounded medication.

4 Signs You Could Benefit From Compounded Medication:

 1. You Are Suffering From Side Effects
One of the biggest drawbacks of taking standardized medication is that it is made it massive batches, with little to no consideration for the individual patients who will take it. Consequently, the dosages typically do not meet the patients' exact needs, which can result in side effects. Compounded medication will be made to your prescription's unique specifications, helping reduce (or possibly eliminate altogether) side effects.

 2. Your Medication Is On Backorder
Sometimes standardized medication goes on backorder or can even be discontinued - sometimes without any advance notice. When this happens, our compounding pharmacy at the Lake of the Ozarks can potentially help the hundreds (and potentially thousands) of individuals who were relying on this medication. Since we custom-make each prescription for each patient, we don't have to worry about certain prescriptions going on backorder.
3. You Are Experiencing An Allergic Reaction To Your Medication
Your medication is supposed to make your life easier and improve your health, but unfortunately it doesn't always work that way - especially if you have an allergic reaction to a certain ingredient within your prescription. If you are experiencing an allergic reaction or know you are allergic to certain chemicals, our pharmacy in Lake Ozark MO may be able to use a different formula that avoids the problematic ingredients.

 4. You Are Having Trouble Taking Your Medication As Is
Unfortunately, taking your medication is sometimes easier said than done. Some standardized medication is only available in large pills that may be difficult to swallow. Other medication tastes so terrible that it is difficult to stomach. No matter what the challenge with your specific medication is, we may be able to help you overcome it by customizing your dosage form to meet your specific needs. We can flavor our compounds to make them more palatable, or we may be able to change the dosage form entirely. Troches, lozenges, transdermal creams and gels, suppositories, and nasal sprays are just a few of the dosage forms we offer.

 The Lime In The Coconut Is Proud To Be Your Go-To Compounding Pharmacy In Mid-Missouri

 It's time to take control of your health! Compounded medication fits the medication to the patient, not the other way around. Our compounding pharmacy in mid-Missouri offers a wide variety of services to meet our clients unique and varied needs, including bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, pain creams, veterinary compounding, dental compounding, and more. If you would like to learn more about compounding medication and how it may be able to benefit your specific situation, stop by our pharmacy location or call us at 573-964-6786. We truly look forward to working with you!
Feel As Good On The Inside As You Do On The Outside!


111 Crossings West, Suite 6
PO Box 2145
Lake Ozark, MO 65049

(573) 964-6786 



Hours:
Monday-Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Friday, April 29, 2016

5 Unbeatable Advantages of Compounding

Ideally, your medication should provide your body with the resources it needs to not only survive, but thrive. Having a healthy body is essential in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and we have seen time and time again that a person's physical health is strongly correlated to their overall happiness.

 Our compounding pharmacy at the Lake of the Ozarks is dedicated to helping your body achieve and maintain the health it needs for you to lead a healthy, happy life. Keep reading to learn more about some of the distinct advantages that compounding medication offers.

Advantages Of Compounding

 1. Your Prescription Is Unique To You
Compounding is more than a medicinal science - it's an art. Standard prescriptions are mass-produced in massive quantities, with little to no thought given to the individual patients who will be taking them. With compounding, on the other hand, each prescription is made specifically for its intended patient. Essentially, compounding fits the medication to the patient (not the other way around).

 2. Compounded Medication Causes Fewer Side Effects
Because they are mass-produced with barely any thought given to the unique individuals who will be taking them, standardized prescriptions often cause numerous undesirable side effects. Depending on the specific ingredients used, these side effects can range from slightly annoying to incredibly dangerous. By customizing all medications specifically to each patient's individual needs, our Lake of the Ozarks compounding pharmacy is able to drastically reduce the number of side effects our patients experience.
3. Your Prescription Will Almost Always Remain Available
Massive, multi-million dollar pharmaceutical companies are more concerned with their own profit than they are with the health and well-being of their individual patients. If not enough patients are taking a certain prescription, it becomes unprofitable to continue to mass-produce it and, consequently, it may be taken off the market. Although it may be a smart business decision, it doesn't account for the hundreds of patients who were taking the medication and still in need of it. Fortunately, your Missouri compounding pharmacy may still be able to make the medication you need.

 4. Your Prescription Can Come In Several Different Dosage Forms
Maybe your child (or your pet) is sick, but they refuse to take their medicine because they dislike the taste. Maybe you've always had trouble swallowing pills. Maybe the oral pain relievers you're taking are causing unpleasant side effects. When we compound medication, we can make it unique to the patients' needs. Topical pain gels, medicated lollipops, and flavored troches are just a few examples of the different dosage forms we offer.

 5. Compounding Pharmacies Are Allergy-Conscious
Standardized medications often contain one or several ingredients that may cause allergic reactions in patients, such as gluten, dyes, preservatives, sugar, and/or lactose. Because they are produced in such huge quantities, the pharmacies cannot accommodate the small percentage of patients who may not be able to take the medication due to allergies. Since compounding pharmacies make all medication unique to each patient, this is rarely (if ever) an issue.

 Remember Us For All Your Compounding Needs!

 The Lime in the Coconut Specialty Compounding Pharmacy is honored to get to provide our customers with the medication their bodies need to stay healthy both healthy and happy. We love what we do, and we are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to help our patients in any way that we can. Visit our website at www.LimeInTheCoconutRx.com or call us at 573-964-6786 to learn more about how we may be able to help you!
Feel As Good On The Inside As You Do On The Outside!


111 Crossings West, Suite 6
PO Box 2145
Lake Ozark, MO 65049

(573) 964-6786


Hours:
Monday-Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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