Compounding For All Your Pregnancy / Postpartum Needs

There are few things as exciting as welcoming a new baby into the family. It's an amazing time that will undoubtedly be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be challenging. New parents, especially first-time parents, must undergo a massive adjustment period as they get used to their new additions' unique needs, preference, and schedule. Expecting women and new babies/moms can also experience a variety of health challenges that can place additional strain on the situation. Our compounding pharmacy at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to help ease the transition as much as we can.

Services For Expecting Mothers

Growing a baby is no small task, and pregnancy can put a lot of strain on a mother's body. Nutrition, exercise, and rest are crucial elements to maintaining a healthy pregnancy, but they aren't the only pieces. Despite their best efforts, many women experience nausea, stiffness, swelling, and other common pregnancy complaints. If you or someone you know has been suffering from morning sickness, we offer ginger-based compounds in the form of both a lollipop and an oral effervescent powder to provide natural nausea relief. If you've been dealing with other issues, our Lake of the Ozarks massage therapist offers techniques to relieve muscle tension and swelling. 

Services For New Babies

All parents wish the best for their new babies, but even the most attentive parenting techniques can't prevent everything. Babies commonly deal with a variety of health issues, from colic to fevers to diaper rash. If your baby is sick, we may be able to compound a gentle medication to help her get better. We also offer an excellent diaper rash cream to help combat this common ailment. In our signature Cholestyramine 5%/Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Cream, the Cholestyramine acts as a bile acid sequestrant that neutralizes bile, fecal acids, and urine to bring relief to the patient. Simultaneously, Zinc Oxide protects and soothes the skin.

Services For New Moms

Sore nipples are a common complaint against new breastfeeding mothers. The causes for this symptom can be vast and varied, and some new moms feel overwhelmed at the prospect of trying multiple treatments until they find the one that works for them. The Lime in the Coconut Compounding Pharmacy offers a convenient solution with our All-Purpose Nipple Cream. It's called "all-purpose" for a reason - it is designed to benefit nursing mothers no matter what the cause of their nipple pain is. 

Other OB/GYN Services

We are proud to offer these services to new and expecting mothers, but our women's health services don't stop there. We offer several other compounds to help women with a wide variety of other challenges, including vaginal infections, vaginal dryness, and reduced libido. For women going through menopause or dealing with other hormonal imbalances, we offer top-quality bioidentical hormone replacement therapy at the Lake of the Ozarks.

No matter what chapter of your life you may be in - whether you are expecting, welcoming a new baby into the family, or going through menopause - our Missouri compounding pharmacy is here to assist in any way we can. To learn more about our compounding services, visit our website or call us directly at 573-964-6786. We look forward to serving you!

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(573) 964-6786 

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Monday-Thursday
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Client Testimonials For The Lime In The Coconut

As the only compounding pharmacy at the Lake of the Ozarks, we take our job very seriously and truly pride ourselves in the work we do. We are honored to provide compounded medication in mid-Missouri and are endlessly grateful for the immense amount of trust our patients place in us. We understand that your health needs are (obviously) very important to you, and we strive to do everything that we can to ensure that your needs are met to the best of our ability.

Over the past nine years, we have worked with thousands of patients to meet their medicinal needs. This week, we want to take the opportunity to officially recognize and thank our clients who take a few moments to share their positive experiences with us. Keep reading to hear some of the great things our happy customers have said about The Lime In The Coconut Specialty Compounding Pharmacy.

Client Testimonials For The Lime

"Very friendly people. Sharon, the pharmacist, is great!"
- Jerry S.

"Great people, great products, and great service! The Lime in the Coconut redefines everything you thought you knew about pharmacies. You'll never find another one like it!"
- Bailey P.

"I appreciate the staff there so much. They go the extra mile (literally) to deliver my pet's medication to me. They deserve a 5-star rating for customer service!!!"
- Susan L.

"All the staff there is very friendly and great to deal with!!!"
- Lorna W.

"I love The Lime in the Coconut. And I especially love having a massage by Massage Therapist Darin Puppel - the best massage therapist in Missouri, I might add! So if you are in need of compound pharmaceuticals or supplements, or just your well-being, you have it all at the Lime in the Coconut. :) Namaste" 
- Claudette T.

"They went above and beyond to get the items that I needed. Thanks!"
- Jami T.

"My Birth Center in Springfield required my prescription to be filled at a compounding pharmacy. I was SO glad that the Lime in the Coconut was located so close to home so I didn't have to go all the way to Springfield! The staff was extremely helpful and friendly, and answered all of my questions! Thanks guys!"
- Laurel L.

"For you ladies... they have great balancing creams!"
- Theresa T.

Remember The Lime For All Your Compounding Needs!

There are too many benefits of compounded medication to list in a single blog post, but suffice it to say that compounding offers countless advantages to help you on your journey to a healthier lifestyle. Here is a quick glance at some of the various things compounding may be able to help with:

• Hormonal Imbalances
• Arthritist
• Bad Breath
• Postpartum Needs
• Sports Injuries
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Fungal Infections
• Hemorrhoids
• Infertility
• Migraines
• Chronic Sinusitis

No matter what health situation you may be facing, we would love the opportunity to help you in any way we can. Visit our website to call 573-964-6786 to learn more about how compounding may be able to benefit your situation.

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Amazing Health Benefits Of Therapeutic Massage

When is the last time you treated yourself to a professional massage?

Many people think of massage therapy as a special treat they should only get once or twice per year. Rather than a normal part of healthcare, massage is commonly viewed as a luxury. While it's true that a professional massage can often be considered a special treat, massage therapy is so much more than that. Professional massage therapy offers several distinct health benefits that should not be underestimated. In honor of EveryBody Deserves A Massage Week (July 10-16, 2016), we're dedicating this blog to some of the unique health benefits offered by our massage therapy services at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Reduce Stress
Most health experts agree that a significant percentage of diseases and illnesses are stress-related. By serving as a powerful stress-reliever, massage can greatly reduce your chances of catching various illnesses and improve your overall health. 

Improve Skin Health
Many people talk frequently about the importance of maintaining the health of your inner organs, but what about your outermost organ? In addition to being the only one on the outside, the skin is actually the largest organ on the body. Massage can help improve your skin health by conditioning and hydrating it.

Alleviate Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common ailments in our society. Whether by sitting too many hours a day, carrying loads that are too heavy, holding onto stress, or any number of other possibilities, many people carry a significant amount of tension in their backs. Massage can help relieve this tension, thus helping to alleviate pain.

Condition Muscles
What challenges are your muscles facing? Different life circumstances can lead to tight, weak, or atrophied muscles. An experienced massage therapist should be able to identify which challenge your muscles are facing and apply the appropriate techniques to promote healing.

Ease Pregnancy Aches & Pains
Even the easiest pregnancy can be hard on a woman's body. Growing another human being requires a great deal of energy, and the increased weight, decreased space in the abdomen, and other factors all come with their own unique stressors. Massage therapy can help ease some of these aches and pains.

Reduce Cramping / Muscle Spasms
Overworked muscles tend to complain of their overuse by cramping, spasming, or twitching. Massage therapy can offer the therapeutic touch your muscles need to calm down and avoid these unpleasant convulsions.

Promote Tissue Regeneration
If our body does not get the nutritional and therapeutic support it needs, dead and unhealthy tissue may not regenerate. Scar tissue is just one example of the skin health problems that may arise as a result. By promoting tissue regeneration, massage therapy may help reduce the formation of scar tissue and other skin challenges, such as stretch marks.

Release Endorphins
Endorphins are hormones our bodies produce that make us feel happy. Getting a massage can actually cause your body to release more endorphins, leading to a greater sense of happiness, connectedness, and contentment.

And So Much More...
The benefits of massage therapy do not stop there. In addition to these valuable health benefits, massage therapy also contributes to:

• Improved sleep quality
• Improved circulation
• Reduced fatigue
• Improved concentration
• Decreased anxiety
• Decreased headaches
• Improved digestion

What Are You Waiting For?

Considering the vast, varied, and phenomenal health benefits massage therapy offers, we are proud to offer such a valuable service to our valued clients. If you are interested in scheduling your professional massage at the Lake of the Ozarks, call our massage line directly at 573-964-6786 ext. 303. We look forward to hearing from you!

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9 Surprising Facts About Women's Health

"He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything." - Arabian Proverb

"The greatest wealth is health." - Virgil

"Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." - Jim Rohn

"To keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear." - Buddha

These are just a sampling of the practically endless supply of quotes about health. While the exact wording of each quote varies, the underlying message is the same: health is one of the most important and valuable things in life. With it, we can achieve practically anything. Without it, we can achieve very little.

Our compounding pharmacy at the Lake of the Ozarks is dedicated to helping our clients achieve optimum health and (in turn) happier, more productive lifestyles. We serve both male and female clients, but since the majority of our clients are women, we are dedicating this week's blog to further educating our clients about women's health. Below are a few interesting facts that you may not have known.

9 Facts About Women's Health

1.  Resistance training (any type of strength training, such as lifting weights) is a valuable way to prevent osteoporosis. Because fewer women participate in resistance training (and other bone-strengthening exercises), however, the National Osteoporosis Foundation reports that women make up 80% of Americans diagnosed with osteoporosis.

2.  Women are less likely than men to develop an addiction to nicotine. However, once the addiction has been established, women often have a harder time breaking it than men do.

3.  1 in 3 women have been sexually abused at some point in their lives. Most commonly, they suffer the violence at the hands of someone they know - a husband, a father, an uncle, etc. Survivors of sexual violence often experience a vast array of health consequences, including reproductive challenges, depression, and STDs.

4.  Women's bodies cannot process and break down alcohol as well as men's bodies do. As a result, women often have higher blood-alcohol content than men after drinking the same amount and experience stronger symptoms of intoxication.

5.  The three most common causes of death for women in the United States are heart disease, cancer, and stroke.

6.  Women are far more likely than men to develop an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia. According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, only 5-15% of people with anorexia or bulimia are men. Anorexia is a mental illness, not a physical one. However, it can cause serious health problems. According to the Eating Recovery Center, anorexia has a higher mortality rate than any other mental illness.

7.  Female hormones impact countless different arenas. Women's hormones affect weight, skin tone, complexion, menstrual cycle, libido, metabolism, pain intensity, and even dental health.

8.  Women are more likely than men to ignore symptoms that may help them identify health challenges early on.

9.  Emotions are closely linked to health. Women who are stressed are much more likely to develop health problems than women who are relaxed.

Your Women's Health Experts At The Lake

As a compounding pharmacy in mid-Missouri, we are dedicated to helping women across the Lake Area (and beyond) lead happier, healthier lives. Our staff is well-educated on the intricacies of women's health and well-equipped to answer any questions you may have. To learn more about our women's health services at the Lake of the Ozarks, visit our website at www.LimeInTheCoconutRx.com.

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Meet & Greet With Julie Danforth

We are proud and incredibly blessed to have been serving as one of the best pharmacies at the Lake of the Ozarks for over nine years, but we didn't get here by accident. We owe our success to the incredible team we have built over the years. We have dedicated some of our previous blogs to helping you get to know some of the people who work at The Lime In The Coconut Specialty Compounding Pharmacy: Owner Sharon Hagan. Pharmacy Technician Cyndie Riffel, and Office Manager Elyse Diefenbach. This week, we're continuing the tradition by introducing you to another one of our outstanding pharmacy techs - Ms. Julie Danforth. 

1. Where Did You Grow Up?
I was born in Chillicothe, Missouri, but moved to St. Charles, Missouri when I was nine years old. I spent most of my life there until we moved to the Lake.

2. Where Did You Attend School?
I graduated high school from Francis Howell School District in 1981.

3. What Brought You To The Lake Of The Ozarks?
My husband's job brought us to the Lake in 2004.

4. Who Is Your Family?
My husband Jeff and I just celebrated our 27th anniversary. I have two beautiful daughters and a wonderful son-in-law. Danielle and Zach currently live in Kansas City, and Rachel attends the University of Central Missouri.

Julie and Jeff Danforth

5. How Did You Get Started In The Compounding Industry?
I have been a patient of the Lime from the beginning. I always thought it would be a wonderful place to work. I was ready for a change of employment and Sharon took a chance on me! I've been here for two years now, and I couldn't be happier.

6. What Is Your Favorite Thing About Your Job?
I love working in the lab compounding different formulas. it feels great knowing that I am helping our patients get better.

7. What Is Something You Wish Everyone Knew About Compounding?
I wish everyone knew that each compound is made specifically for the patient.

8. If You Could Travel Anywhere In The World, Where Would You Go And Why?
I would love to go back to Hawaii and explore all four islands.

9. What Is Your Favorite Thing To Do When You're Not At Work?
I love to read and shop - of course!

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7 Best Foods To Eat When You Have A Cold

We usually think of cold and flu season as something that occurs during the cooler months, but it seems like everyone has been battling a nasty cold lately. While some of it may just be allergies, it seems hard to deny that many people around the Lake are battling a particularly stubborn cold or cough that simply doesn't want to let up.

If you have been struggling to overcome an ongoing cough or cold, our specialty compounding pharmacy at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to help you get back on your feet. Medicine, supplements, and diet all play an important role in combating an illness.

Best Foods To Eat When You Have A Cold

While we certainly recommend and encourage you to take medicines and supplements designed to combat the symptoms you are experiencing, it's important to recognize that your diet and overall nutrition play an important role in the healing process as well. If you have been struggling with a cold or cough, we recommend incorporating some (or all) of the following list of foods into your diet.

1. Garlic
Garlic contains a powerful antioxidant that works wonders for your immune system. People who take garlic are less likely to get sick in the first place, and those who do get sick typically recover much faster. Its health benefits are strongest when it is consumed raw.

2. Citrus Fruits
Citrus fruits, such as oranges, grapefruits, and lemons, are high in vitamin C. Since eating lemons is usually rather unpleasant, you can substitute by putting slices of it in hot tea or water. (As a side note, red bell peppers are also high in vitamin C.)

3. Fish
Oily fish contain a lot of omega-3 fatty acids, which help reduce the inflammation that may be preventing your immune system from fully functioning. Tuna, salmon, and mackerel are all good options.

4. Hot Tea
Hot tea does more than soothe a sore throat; the right tea can also provide your body with valuable nutrients. For best results, we recommend drinking immune-boosting herbal teas, such as echinacea or elderberry. Don't forget to add lemon and honey!

5. Greek Yogurt
Bacteria isn't always a bad thing - in fact, good bacteria is essential to maintaining proper health. Greek yogurt is high in probiotics that can help replenish strains of healthy bacteria in your gut. Watch the sugar content in the yogurt you choose, however - a large amount of sugar may actually counteract the positive effects of the probiotics.

6. Mushrooms
Believe it or not, mushrooms may also be a health "super food." Most of the mushrooms commonly found in grocery stores contain fiber, vitamin B, potassium, and several immune-boosting antioxidants.

7. Dark Leafy Greens
Leafy greens are packed with enough nutrients to practically keep you healthy all on their own. Kale, beat tops, arugula, spinach, and other dark greens contain vitamin C, vitamin K, iron, calcium, folate, fiber, and cartenoids (among other things). A general rules is that the darker the leaf, the more health benefits it offers.

The Lime Is Here To Help With Your Health-Related Needs

Eating these types of nutrient-rich foods is a great place to start, but your efforts to keep your body healthy shouldn't stop there. Consistent exercise is also important, and you may want to consider taking a few over-the-counter supplements as well. 

One of the supplements we highly recommend is vitamin D. Proper amounts of vitamin D are essential in order to maintain optimum health. Good levels of vitamin D promote strong bone health, reduce the risk of upper respiratory infections, and boost the immune system. Unfortunately, most Americans suffer from a chronic vitamin D deficiency. Spending more time in the sun can help improve your vitamin D levels, as well as consuming mushrooms and fortified milk or orange juice. Dietary supplements can be incredibly beneficial as well.

Get Your Supplements At The Lime!

We are proud to offer a variety of immune-boosting healthy supplements, including vitamin D, vitamin C, zinc, and many more. If you or someone you know is suffering from a stubborn cold, stop by our pharmacy in Lake Ozark MO to pick up your over-the-counter supplements. Our friendly staff will be happy to answer any of your questions!

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Optimizing Men's Health At The Lake

At The Lime in the Coconut Specialty Compounding Pharmacy, we talk a lot about helping our clients maintain optimum health. While the majority of our clients are women, we offer many services that are specifically geared towards male clientele. Since June is National Men's Health Month, and this week (June 13-19) is International Men's Health Week, we decided to dedicate this week's blog to discussing some of the unique services we offer for men in our area.

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Women aren't the only ones who go through major hormonal shifts as they age. Most men begin going through andropause after age forty, at which point their testosterone levels will gradually drop throughout the rest of their lives. These changing hormone levels can result in several symptoms, including:

• Weakness
• Fatigue
• Depression
• Sexual Challenges

Like women, aging men who receive bioidentical hormone therapy at the Lake of the Ozarks often see dramatic improvements in their physical and emotional states. To learn more about BHRT and how it may be able to ease your symptoms of andropause, contact our pharmacy in Lake Ozark MO.

Deep Tissue Massage & CranioSacral Therapy

Whether from their careers, hobbies, or household chores, many men perform strenuous physical tasks on a fairly regular basis. Staying active is good for maintaining strength and overall health, but performing too many strenuous tasks can begin to take its toll on the body. It's important for men to give their bodies time to relax, recover, and rejuvenate before moving on to the next project. Our licensed massage therapist at the Lake of the Ozarks is skilled in two distinct practice areas that may benefit men in these situations:

• Deep Tissue Massage is excellent for digging down and working the deeper muscles, tendons, and tissues of the body that may have become strained due to physical over-exertion. An experienced therapist should be able to listen to your body's signals and work the areas most in need of assistance, thus helping to alleviate chronic muscle pain.
• CranioSacral Therapy is very different from deep tissue massage in that it utilizes a very light touch of often no more than 5 grams (approximately the weight of a nickel). This light pressure allows the therapist to work without the body putting up any of the defenses that sometimes come in conjunction with heavier pressure. A skilled therapist should be able to use CranioSacral Therapy to identify and treat the true causes of pain to achieve optimum results, rather than simply treating the symptoms.

Remember The Lime For All Of Your Health-Related Needs!

Bioidentical hormone therapy, massage therapy, and CranioSacral Therapy are simply a few of the services we offer to men in our area. Our compounded medication at the Lake of the Ozarks has proven to help men overcome a myriad of other health challenges, including (but not limited to):

• Arthritis
• Chronic Pain
• Exercise & Sports Injuries
• Weight Gain
• Headaches / Migraines
• Hemorrhoids
• Warts
• Snoring

We are honored and humbled to have the opportunity to help the men in our area better maintain their health. To learn more about how we may be able to help you, contact our pharmacy. We truly look forward to serving you!

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