There are no magic bullets, so you can’t rely on supplements alone to maintain a healthy weight. They can, however, be a helpful boost to a balanced diet and exercise plan.
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Author: Coastal Pharmacy & Wellness Staff
Our staff specialties range from pharmaceuticals to nutritional health and wellness, to sports nutrition. We are here to share that knowledge. If we don't know immediately, we'll find out. Stop into the pharmacy or nutritional health and wellness department to ask questions relating to your specific needs, or send us an email.
Joe has been a staple in the Portland pharmacy scene for over 40 years. Many people know him by his easy-going nature, kind patience, and countless entertaining stories. He's had many decades-long relationships with patients who may not know more about him than that. We thought we'd give you a little more dirt.
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The treats we served on Small Business Saturday were a huge hit, with many people requesting the recipes. We decided we'd share them with everyone. Bon appetit!
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Recently, Lynda Adams interviewed our very own Joel Hall and Cassi Brooks on her wellness show, Living Life with Lynda. Joel is our head wellness specialist and Cassi is both a co-owner and wellness specialist. Cassi and Joel shared their knowledge about supplementation and how to best support wellness.
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Results of a Cochrane Review meta-analysis on omega-3s fatty acids and cardiovascular disease (CVD) have generated many news articles proclaiming that omega-3s do not help reduce CVD events and mortality so you may want to skip them altogether. We, along with Nordic Naturals, give our take on the news.
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This week, Joel shared details of a phone call with us that we just had to share with you. It reinforced why we do what we do and why we encourage you to keep pursuing treatments until you find what works. We hope you'll find this success story as encouraging as we did.
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As previously announced, we moved 2 blocks west from our former location in the InterMed building and opened at the new location on January 2nd. After a month of being in the new space, we can confidently say we feel settled. We think you'll love the new bright and open space and look forward to seeing you!
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Hormone therapy should not be approached with a “one size fits all” mentality. Some women respond much better when a hormone therapy formula is developed specifically for their body and hormone levels. Pharmaceutical compounding with bioidentical hormones (hormones biochemically identical to those produced by the human body) is a great way to break free from traditional mass-produced hormone therapy by tailoring the medication to a woman’s specific needs.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) presents a range of digestive issues that cause general discomfort. Bloating, abdominal pain, gas, diarrhea, and constipation are all signs that your digestive system isn't functioning well. These issues make it hard for your body to get the nutrients it needs to support its many systems.
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If you can't absorb an adequate amount of nutrients from your diet, supplements may be in order. But those with digestive issues and sensitivities can't pick just any product on the shelves. In this post, we share some considerations you'll want to keep in mind when picking your supplements.
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Those of us with limited knowledge on Lyme disease can spend weeks Googling until we're completely overwhelmed with information. That information would fall within the wide spectrum of great to terrible and we'd have no idea which was which. Tom Stewart, on the other hand, was forced to immerse himself in the huge pool of knowledge and wade through the great to terrible. We can benefit from Tom's research through the comprehensive list of resources and protocols he has amassed since his 2010 diagnosis.
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