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Skin’s In – Dark Armpits Cause for Concern?

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

Welcome to Skin’s In! Skin’s In is a bi-weekly new segment to the Live Oak Pharmacy blog specifically about skin care and how it relates to your overall health & wellness. Enjoy and if you have suggestions or feedback, please let us know!


Summer is too long in Texas to be concerned about how you look in a sleeveless shirt. We recently came across an article by Dr. Jessica Wu on the subject of dark armpits and here’s what we found out for you.

  • Dark & course underarm hair can make your armpits appear darker, even after shaving. Consider waxing instead which removes the root of the hair.
  • Ask your dermatologist about erythrasma. Erythrasma is a bacterial infection that typically appears on just one side, not both. By using a special light, your dermatologist can properly diagnose and prescribe a topical antibiotic creams or oral antibiotics from Live Oak Pharmacy.
  • Another cause may be the skin condition Acanthosis nigricans. Acanthosis nigricans produces brownish gray velvety patches on the underarms, the sides of the neck, and the inner thighs. Often times it’s hereditary but weight gain and diabetes can also cause it. Talk with your doctor to find out more and what it’s underlying cause is. Treatment may include customized compounded creams prescribed by your doctor.

If you have questions about compounds or you’d like us to contact your physician to tell them more about compounded prescriptions, give us a call at 512-476-8979 ext. 1.



Live Oak Pharmacy is Austin’s compounding pharmacy. We want you to have access to the best information so you can live the best life you can! We know that looking your best means you that you’ll feel your best! And when you feel great you’re health and well! Have questions about a customized compounded prescription? Stop by for a consultations with our pharmacist! Come in today and see why reader’s of the Austin Chronicle voted us Best New Local Business!

 

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Advice on hormone replacement therapy continues to evolve

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

A study from the Women’s Health Initiative shows the increased risk of stroke found among women who take estrogen-only hormone therapy disappears after they stop the pills but the reduced risk of breast cancer — believed by some to result from hormone use after natural menopause — is maintained.

Navigating through this all can be confusing. But the good news is that it doesn’t have to be. Live Oak Pharmacy offers Hormone Restoration Consultations and we work directly with you and your prescriber to get you the facts and help customize a plan specifically for you. To sign up for more information, fill out the form below and one of our team members will contact you with more information.

 

To read more about the study click here.





Live Oak Pharmacy is Austin’s compounding pharmacy. We want you to have access to the best information so you can live the best life you can! That means consultations with our pharmacist, offering the best products and services and compounding medications that are customized for your health! Come in today and see why reader’s of the Austin Chronicle voted us Best New Local Business!

 

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Cancer got you off course? Navigate it!

Friday, March 25th, 2011

Today is the Grand Opening of the LIVESTRONG Patient Navigation Cancer Center!

If you our those you know are ever affected by cancer, please know that the folks over at LIVESTRONG are standing by, ready to help.

To see the LIVESTRONG Cancer Navigation Services in action, click here.


Live Oak Pharmacy is Austin’s integrative pharmacy! We work with health care providers and YOU to help you get well and stay well. For questions about cancer or other health related topics, please come in and visit with our pharmacist. We’re located at 1611 W 5th Street (2 blocks east of MoPac) or visit us online at http://LiveOakRx.com or http://Facebook.com/LiveOakRx

 

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What? I can’t hear you!

Saturday, March 19th, 2011

It’s a good thing you’re reading this and not listening to it because you may have not heard that Up to one-quarter of college students tested suffered from hearing loss. The culprit may be be due to the use of personal music players such as MP3 players, according to a new study. The ability to learn is directly affected by the ability to hear and a loss of a little as 15 decibels could have an effect.

“Some experts have suggested that increased rates of hearing loss in young adults may be due to the widespread use of personal music players. This study did find that the highest levels of high-frequency hearing loss were in male students who said they used personal music players.”

Learn more here.

Live Oak Pharmacy is Austin’s Pharmacy. We’re focused on an integrative approach to health & wellness and we know that sometimes having information to make choices is the best medicine of all! Have questions about your health & wellness? Come in and meet with our pharmacist at the store, 1611 W 5th Street, online at LiveOakRx.com or on the phone at 512.476.8979.

 

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Practice the positive values of inspiration

Monday, March 7th, 2011
This week is RISE Austin and next is South by Southwest. Creative juices will be overflowing in the next several weeks! Creativity isn’t just a process. It’s a value. To become more creative, you have to accept the beliefs and practice the behaviors that help creativity to flourish. For a more inspired and creative life, here are a few of the values you should live: 

  • A sense of wonder. Don’t take a cynical, seen-it-all attitude. Pretend you’re a child experiencing everything in life for the first time. Ask questions about the world around you.
  • Pursuit of ideas. Don’t hold back. As soon as you feel a spark of interest in something, regardless of how “practical” it seems, let yourself go with it. Follow your ideas wherever they take you.
  • Courage. You’ve got to be fearless and not worry about what others may think. Don’t try to be like everyone else. Take your own approach, whatever you’re doing.
  • Patience. You can’t hurry creativity, so take time to ponder your ideas. Sit down, relax, have a cup of tea, and think things over. That’s usually how the best ideas bloom.

Live Oak Pharmacy is Austin’s Integrative Compounding Pharmacy located downtown. Since we compound you could say that we’re Austin’s Creative Pharmacy. After all compounding is seeking solutions to problems that traditional medications can’t or don’t solve. Have a problem that needs some creative solutions? Come in and see our pharmacist today! Live Oak Pharmacy, your creative pharmacy!

 

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The Un-Presentation was Un-Believable!

Friday, March 4th, 2011

Wow! We’re still on cloud 9 from the Un-Presentation at Live Oak Pharmacy! The folks from NEO40 were on hand to talk about nitric oxide depletion and our friends from the Hill Country Ride for AIDS were in the house!

Missed the Un-Presentation? Here’s what you missed . . . .

Dr. Zand from Neogenis Labs was on hand meeting and greeting our wonderufl customers! Talking about Nitric Oxide and giving out saliva tests to check folks NO levels before trying NEO40 and then another saliva test to see their NO levels after NEO40. Scot, Nathan & Susan were mixing and mingling and making introductions between all of our guests! And David was sharing and educating about the Hill Country Ride for AIDS!

There were quite a few doctors in the house too! In addition to Dr. Zand we saw Dr. Rivera, from the Center For Foot And Ankle Surgery, Dr. Sheffild, Dr. Piazza & Hayley Ruegg, of The Piazza Center for Plastic Surgery and Advanced Skin Care, and Dr. Freeland, from Bee Caves Family Practice.

Plus we had Chase Martin of theRepubliq Austin and Mark Chapin*, Austin’s Weatherman! All in all – the Un-Presentation was well, Un-Believable fun for everyone!

For more information about NEO40 – come in and talk with Nathan, our pharmacist, today! Ask us about getting your very own free before salvia test to see where your NO levels are

For more information about the Hill Country Ride for AIDS visit them at http://www.hillcountryride.org/

Save the date for our next Un-Presentation on Tuesday, April 5!

Click on the picture below to check out the pictures from our Un-Presentation!

*FYI – Mark is one of the hosts at this year’s Viva Las Vegas which is this Saturday night at Austin Music Hall benefitting AIDS Services of Austin! Tickets are still on sale!

Live Oak Pharmacy is Austin’s Integrative Downtown Pharmacy. But we’re also Austin’s fun pharmacy or should that be phun pharmacy? What do me mean by that? We know that when you feel well you are well so we do our best to put a smile on your face through friendly customer service and programming that’s both educational and entertaining! If you haven’t been to Live Oak Pharmacy, come in today and see why reader’s of the Austin Chronicle have voted Live Oak Pharmacy as Austin’s Best New Local Business!

 

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For Renoir, paint trumped pain

Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011

Although Henri Matisse was nearly 28 years younger than Auguste Renoir, the two great artists were dear friends and frequent companions.

When Renoir was confined to his home during the last decade of his life, Matisse visited him daily. Renoir, almost paralyzed by arthritis, continued to paint in spite of his infirmities.

One day as Matisse watched the elder painter working in his studio, fighting torturous pain with each brush stroke, he blurted out: “Auguste, why do you continue to paint when you are in such agony?”

Renoir answered simply: “The beauty remains; the pain passes.”

And so, almost to his dying day, Renoir put paint to canvas.

One of his most famous paintings, “The Bathers,” was completed just two years before his passing, 14 years after he was stricken by the disabling disease.

Is pain not letting you do the things you love? Come in and talk with our pharmacist today to see what your treatment options might be. From over the counter to supplements or collaborating with your prescriber about topical pain compounded mediations, Live Oak Pharmacy is here for you so that you can enjoy the beauty and let the pain pass.

Live Oak Pharmacy is Austin’s Compounding Pharmacy located in Downtown Austin. You have a lot of choices when it comes to choosing a pharmacy in Austin so why not choose one that was voted Best New Local Business by reader’s of the Austin Chronicle? Not sure if we’re the right fit for you? Come in and visit us today in the store, 1611 W 5th Street, on the phone, 512-476-8979 ext. 1, or online, LiveOakRx.com. Live Oak Pharmacy is Customized For You!

 

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Has Your Kid Got a Fever? Don’t Rush to Dole out Drugs

Monday, February 28th, 2011

A recent post in Time Magazine’s Healthland probes the question on when to medicate a sick child with a fever. “Bottom line: in otherwise healthy children, there’s really no temperature at which you have to treat a fever.” Not sure what’s the best solution for medicating your child? Come in and talk with our pharmacist today.

A few tips to keep in mind . . .

  • Dosages should be decided according to weight, not age.
  • Step away from the kitchen teaspoon; it’s not a reliable way to dispense liquid medication. Live Oak Pharmacy dispenses proper dosage spoons with each liquid medicine.
  • If you’re not sure, ask the pharmacist. A pharmacist does more than dispense medicines. They are a valuable resource for understanding the medications you are giving to everyone in your family!

To read the full article click here.

Live Oak Pharmacy is Austin’s Pharmacy! We know that taking care of sick child can be scary, especially for first time parents. That’s why we compound to make medicines easier to take and offer complementary medication counseling for all of our patients that come in the store. Having a sick child can be scary, getting the well doesn’t have to be. Come in today and talk to our pharmacist at the store, 1611 W 5th Street, call us 512.476.8979 ext. 1 or visit us online at LiveOakRx.com.

 

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Don’t make yourself sick when getting in shape

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Exercise is an important element of good health, but you’ve got to approach it with good judgment. Follow this basic advice for getting in shape safely:

  • Start off slowly. If you haven’t exercised in a while, don’t jump into a strenuous routine. Consult with your doctor to find out what’s safe. Start each workout with a warmup to ease your body into the session.
  • Get the right equipment. Running in the wrong shoes or biking without a helmet can be dangerous. Don’t take chances with old or used equipment. If you’re not sure what you need, ask a trainer or someone with experience.
  • Wear suitable clothing. Loose, comfortable clothing is essential. Wear fabrics that absorb sweat, so your body doesn’t overheat. If you’re exercising outdoors in cold weather, wear a warm hat and gloves; in hot weather, wear a cap to stay cool.
  • Watch the weather. Don’t go outside to work out in extreme temperatures. Wear sunscreen, winter or summer. In cold weather, dress in layers. During the summer months, exercise in the morning or late in the day to avoid excessive heat.
  • Drink plenty of water. Keeping hydrated is important before, during, and after exercise. Take a drink every 20 minutes, even if you don’t feel thirsty.
  • Pay attention to surroundings. When you’re outdoors, don’t “zone out.” Watch out for traffic, other people, rough surfaces, and other dangers. Even in the gym, keep your eyes open and your mind engaged to prevent accidents with equipment or other exercisers.
  • Listen to the warning signs. Don’t try to “work through” pain. Slow down if you get short of breath. If you get dizzy or feel nauseated, or feel pain in your chest, neck, shoulders, or arms, stop exercising immediately. If the symptoms don’t go away, call your doctor.

Have questions about how to get back into shape and how supplements can help you with that process? Come into Live Oak Pharmacy today and talk with our pharmacist! Live Oak Pharmacy carries supplements that meet the highest standards and are not available at a health food store or commercial vitamin shop. And save the date for our Un-Presentation on Tuesday March 1 to learn about NEO40 with Dr. Zand of Neogenis Labs. To RSVP, call us today 512-476-8979 ext. 1 or RSVP online by clicking here.

 

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Is it just a headache—or a migraine?

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011


For most people, a headache is a minor annoyance, easily vanquished with a few painkillers. But for the 28 million Americans who suffer from migraines, the headache can be devastating: a throbbing pain that can last anywhere from a few hours to three days, and usually striking at least once a month.

The exact causes aren’t fully known, but migraines appear to be related to enlargement and contraction of the brain’s blood vessels, and they have a hereditary component. Migraines can cause abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.

Some migraines are preceded by “auras.” About 20 percent of migraine sufferers report warning signs before the attack’s onset: distorted vision, bright flashing lights in a zigzag pattern, or a blind spot. Warning signs also include fatigue and drowsiness, irritability, extremes of emotion, and cravings for sweet or salty foods.

Not certain if you’re having a migraine or just a really bad headache? Watch for these symptoms:
  • Pain. A migraine may be moderate to severe and is usually limited to one side of the head, though it may switch sides (and in about one-third of cases, a migraine can attack both sides of the head). The pain is typically described as pounding or pulsing.
  • Light. Migraine sufferers are usually more sensitive to bright light than other people.
  • Physical activity. Pain usually gets worse with common physical activities like walking up stairs.
  • Stomach ailments. As noted above, migraines can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite.

If you do suffer from migraine attacks, various treatments are available. Acetaminophen, aspirin, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen can alleviate pain. Biofeedback relaxation techniques, ice packs, and acupuncture have also proven effective. If one is able to sleep, that usually helps.

In general, a healthy lifestyle that includes good nutrition, lots of fluids, and sufficient sleep and exercise can go a long way toward preventing migraines from striking. And remember that if you have questions about headaches, migraine or other health care concerns you can come in and speak with our pharmacist.

Live Oak Pharmacy is Austin’s Integrative Pharmacy. We realize that one size doesn’t fit all. You’re unique like a snowflake. That’s why we offer compounding, traditional retail prescriptions, vitamins and supplements, herbs and homeopathy. That coupled with our expert advice from our pharmacist will help you achieve your health and wellness goals! Come find out why reader’s of the Austin Chronicle voted us Best New Local Business! We’re located at 1611 W 5th Street, call us at 512-476-8979 ext. 1 or visit us online at LiveOakRx.com.
 

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