Vitamin C is also called ascorbic acid and the recommended adult daily intake is 75 mg for men and 90 mg for women. This amount should be easily attainable in an average diet when fresh fruits and vegetables are available. Vitamin C deficiency is more likely in people...
The Importance of Sport Bracing
by Summerland Pharmacy | Feb 9, 2021 | Blog
Athletic braces are worn for two reasons – injury prevention and rehabilitation. Wearing sports bracing while training, especially with heavy weights, can prevent strain injuries such as meniscal tears by reducing lateral knee movement. Bauerfeind braces use medical...
Home Medical Equipment for Quality Living
by Summerland Pharmacy | Feb 9, 2021 | Blog
Buying or renting home medical equipment is the solution when you want to stay in the comfort and familiar surroundings of your own home, but need mobility or therapeutic assistance. Finding the right product to suit your specific needs is easier with the variety of...
Resolutions for a Healthy New Year
by Summerland Pharmacy | Jan 7, 2021 | Blog
Well friends, it’s the start of a new year with new beginnings and new goals for healthy living. Resolutions are one way to reboot the new year to boost confidence, break old habits and reach higher goals. Two of the most popular choices for resolutions are weight...
Seasons Greetings
by Summerland Pharmacy | Dec 21, 2020 | Blog
Seasons Greetings and Happy New Year to all our wonderful customers and friends we have yet to meet. Ate too much turkey? We have a remedy for that. Overeating is a popular blunder during the Christmas season. After all, the kids are home from school, we have time off...
How to Prevent Osteoporosis
by Summerland Pharmacy | Dec 9, 2020 | Blog
What is osteoporosis?Osteoporosis is a gradual thinning of the bones, causing them to become brittle and prone to fractures. Although women over 50 are most commonly affected, men can also develop this low bone density condition. Onset is usually caused by a sudden...
What is compounding in pharmaceuticals?
by Summerland Pharmacy | Nov 23, 2020 | Blog
Pharmaceutical compounding is the creation of customized medication. The combined ingredients are in the exact strength and dosage required by the patient according to their own set of unique needs. The benefits of compounding include the removal of ingredients from...
The Benefits of Getting a Flu Shot
by Summerland Pharmacy | Nov 10, 2020 | Blog
Getting a flu shot often protects you from coming down with influenza, and although it doesn’t provide total protection, it’s still your best defense. It’s recommended for everyone 6 months and older and can save lives by preventing you from getting very ill and...