Nekos-Dedrick's Pharmacy

Did you know that there are more than 100 different autoimmune diseases? Sometimes genetic makeup can influence the development of an autoimmune disease. In general, there are four underlying causes of autoimmune disease, including low vitamin D3, low stomach acid levels, unbalanced gut bacteria, and stress. Our pharmacist can work with you and your health care provider to help reduce the risk and symptoms of autoimmune diseases.

Happy Mother’s Day! Let us express our love and gratitude to the women who have helped shape who we are today! We wish you a wonderful day! #mothersday2021 #happymothersday #mothersday #mom

As many as 50% of women develop high blood pressure before the age of 60. Often the symptoms of high blood pressure are mistaken for menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes and heart palpitations. Ask our compounding pharmacist how we can help determine what is causing your symptoms.

Caring for a wound is a multi-phase process involving the removal of dead tissue, cleansing, maintenance of a moist environment, prevention of infection and further injury, and treatment to improve healing. Our compounding pharmacist can play an integral role in wound care because the treatment can be customized and modified throughout the healing process.

A recent study shows that the amount of abdominal fat a woman carries may be more important than how much fat is on her body. Women gaining excess abdominal fat during menopause puts them at greater risk of heart disease, even if they maintain a healthy weight. Our pharmacist can discuss healthy lifestyle choices and other therapeutic options with you and your medical practitioner.

Although the actual cause of Alzheimer’s and other dementias is unknown, we do know that cognitive decline begins decades before symptoms appear. Our professional team can provide nutritional supplement suggestions based on your lifestyle and current medications. Ask us how you can take steps now to help maintain brain health is key to aging with optimal cognitive function.

The circadian rhythm in the body results from the synchronization of biological events based on cues from the environment. In our modern world, food and light are available all hours of the day and night which can disrupt our natural circadian rhythms and eventually affect our overall health. To help get back into your regular rhythms, honor natural light and dark patterns, activity and sleep times, and a regular eating schedule. If you are having trouble getting on track, ask our pharmacist for ways to help resync your rhythms.

On Memorial Day, take time to remember all of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms. #memorialday2021 #memorialday