Posts by Community Farmacy
Cannabidiol
What is cannabidiol? Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of over 100 active compounds found in cannabis. It belongs to a group of compounds referred to as cannabinoids. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is another compound belonging to the cannabinoid group, and is the compound that is most commonly associated with the psychoactive properties of smoking marijuana. CBD, unlike THC,…
Read MoreUsing Melatonin for Sleep
MELATONIN (N-Acetyl-5-Methoxytryptamine) Have you ever wondered why you experience jet lag or feel like you can’t fall asleep at night? While there could be other causes, melatonin may be the culprit. Melatonin is a natural hormone that plays an important role in sleep. Production and release of melatonin is related to the time of the…
Read MoreSunscreen and Sun Exposure Tips
Ever wondered what the SPF number meant on your sunscreen bottle? Sun protection factor (SPF) is a measurement used for determining a sunscreens effectiveness against ultraviolet rays (UV rays, or UVR). There are three different types of UV rays, but UVB is what causes sunburn. When we look at the number associated with SPF, it…
Read MoreThorne Research Partners with Multiple U.S. National Governing Bodies for Sport
Community Farmacy is proud to offer an extensive line of supplements from Thorne Research. Thorne prides themselves on providing research-based, high quality products, and several United States Olympic Teams’ National Governing Bodies have adopted Thorne Research as their exclusive nutritional supplement partner. When you purchase Thorne Research products from Community Farmacy, you can rest assured…
Read MoreHealth Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
History Over centuries, apple cider vinegar has been used in various ways. The use of apple cider vinegar or ACV, dates back as late as 5000 BC. The Babylonians used it as a pickling agent and a preservative in foods. Around 400 BC, Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, was known to prescribe ACV with…
Read MoreAn Overview of the Zika Virus Disease
About Zika Virus The World Health Organization has described the Zika virus as a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern”1. The recent concern among travel health providers stems from the Zika virus outbreak in Brazil in May 2015. The Zika virus has been shown to cause some neurological disorders like microcephaly in newborns and Guillain-Barre…
Read MoreZonulin & Gut Permeability
A recent study showed patients with autism had higher gut permeability, or “leaky gut syndrome” (36.7%) compared to patients without autism, or normal subjects (4.8%). The study concludes that measuring a patient’s gut permeability can identify patients who would benefit when put on a gluten-free diet. This may be due to an increase in zonulin…
Read MoreCetyl Myristoleate (CMO) for Joint Pain
Cetyl Myristoleate (CMO) [pronounced: sée-til mee-ris-tóe-lee-ate] is a cetylated fatty acid patients may use topically or orally for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and relief of various types of back and joint pain. CMO has been shown to manage arthritic symptoms in patients with osteoarthritis. A specific blend of cetylated fatty acids that include CMO, as well…
Read MoreCommunity Farmacy Achieves PCAB Accreditation
SALISBURY, MARYLAND — Community Farmacy proudly announces its achievement of PCAB accreditation, a service of ACHC, for the services of non-sterile compounding. The accreditation is awarded in recognition of the pharmacy’s commitment to meeting and/or exceeding national quality standards. Achieving accreditation is a process where healthcare organizations demonstrate compliance with national standards. PCAB accreditation reflects an organization’s dedication…
Read MoreComplementary/Alternative Medicine and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are extraordinarily complex and are comprised of core areas of impairment including social interaction deficits, language difficulties, repetitive behaviors, which present early in development1. In addition to the core areas there can be auxiliary symptoms ranging from anxiety and depression to cognitive impairment, and sensory dysfunction. These symptoms present in different combinations…
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