IS THAT WATER BOTTLE SAFE?

(1) It seems that every day someone is warning us about some danger or another. The scare stories about water seem to resurface every few months. Yes, I can't argue that certain containers might be responsible for adding harmful substances to our water. But, for heaven's sake, is it REALLY all that important? Read More...


(2) In April 2008 The Compounder will begina new return service for drugs that are no longer needed. It is only for local patrons who can drop off their unused drugs at our pharmacy. We will accept and log drugs that are returned. We will NOT be accepting controlled drugs. We will have the products properly disposed of by a specialist in medical waste management. Ask your local pharmacists to do the same. If pharmacists have questions they can contact me by clicking HERE

UV Is Good For You.

I'm tired of winter. I want to see some sunshine. My body is craving vitamin D and I'm not afraid of the sun. Of course, too much of anything can be harmful, so you can't go nuts and sit in bright sunlight for hours on end. The sun is the source of all energy and life on our planet. Anyone who suggests that sunshine is dangerous isn't paying attention to reality. This might be shocking, but I have more. There's evidence that sunscreens can be harmful and tanning salons might even be healthy. MORE...

Stomach Help Without Drugs

Advertising tells us that the solution to any kind of indigestion is a drug that’s designed to reduce stomach acid. If acid is needed to help digest our food, does it make sense to lower the amount in our gut?

Is it possible that the symptoms of indigestion and acid reflux are caused by something OTHER THAN too much acid? I think so and I have suggestions for treating and preventing digestion problems that don't require the use of drugs. MORE...