On Live Science: Are ‘covid toes’ a real symptom of the coronavirus?

On Live Science: Are ‘covid toes’ a real symptom of the coronavirus?

On Live Science: Are ‘covid toes’ a real symptom of the coronavirus?

Are covid toes a real symptom of the coronavirusA frostbite-like rash on a person’s toes might be a symptom of the new coronavirus, according to anecdotal evidence from dermatologists around the world.

However, research is needed to determine whether this peculiar rash is truly caused by  COVID-19.

The pinkish-reddish rash can turn purple over time, and causes a burning sensation in some people, Dr. Esther Freeman, a dermatologist at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, told The Washington Post. But the inflammation tends to disappear without treatment in two to three weeks, Freeman said.

So far, data shows that most people with so-called “covid toes” are asymptomatic or have mild cases of the disease, Freeman told the Post. Moreover, this strange rash tends to affect the younger crowd, including children and adults in their 20s or 30s, she said.

“Most of the patients were young, healthy and had a benign clinical course,” she told the Post. “I don’t want people to think if they are having purple spots on their toes that they are going to end up on a ventilator in the ICU. That is not what we are seeing in the data.”

A series of images of covid toes, photographed by Italian dermatologist Andrea Bassi and posted on Twitter show the range of appearances this rash can take.

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On Live Science: Can antibody tests tell if you’re immune to COVID-19?

On Live Science: Can antibody tests tell if you’re immune to COVID-19?

Here’s everything you need to know about coronavirus antibody tests:

Can antibody tests tell if you're immune to COVID-19A tricky part of antibody testing is that we don’t know what it means for long-lasting or even short-term immunity. Some people who have beaten COVID-19 may not generate antibodies at all, but that may not mean they’re not immune. For instance, a study published April 6 to the preprint database medRxiv, which has not been peer-reviewed, found that of 175 COVID-19 patients in China, about 30% (who tended to be younger) had very low levels of antibodies — yet those people also recovered just fine. And it’s also possible that the body makes different antibodies than a test will pick up, meaning you could be immune but still test negative.

On the flip side, some people may develop antibodies, but those antibodies may not be very effective at neutralizing the virus, Ott said.

Other coronaviruses paint a mixed picture on immunity. People generated antibodies to the more severe coronaviruses, SARS and MERS (Middle East respiratory syndrome), for at least a few years, according to a 2017 study in the journal Viral Research. But strains of coronaviruses that cause the common cold can reinfect the same person within a year, according to a study still undergoing peer review but published online by Columbia University. It’s still too early to say which camp SARS-CoV-2 falls into.

“Bottom line, if you make antibodies, you probably have some type of immunity. But we don’t know what and how long,” Ott told Live Science.

That means reliable antibody tests can estimate how many people have been infected, but they can’t tell an individual that they’re immune to the disease.

Right now, tons of antibody tests have flooded the market. But the results can be tricky to interpret because we don’t know how reliable they are, Ott said.

 “Science needs time to do things properly,” Ott said. “That virus is not leaving us much time. But sometimes it doesn’t help to rush something.”

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What are antibody tests?

How do antibody tests work?

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Anti-Aging & Skin Care – Custom Formulating Topical Creams, Gels, And Serums For You

Anti-Aging & Skin Care – Custom Formulating Topical Creams, Gels, And Serums For You

Custom Anti-Aging & Skin Care | Lomita Compounding Pharmacy | TorranceAlthough aging effects on your skin are unavoidable with the passage of time, you can delay or reverse some of these effects by using custom compounding formulations, such as topical creams, gels, and serums. The key is to choose a reliable and experienced compounding pharmacy for safe and effective anti-aging and skin care solutions

American Integrative Pharmacy (AIP), led by Dr. Neema Yazdanpanah, provides safe and proven compounding medications to patients in Long Beach, Torrance, Los Angeles, South Bay Orange County, Southern California areas, and online nationwide.

 

Serums for Wrinkle Reduction 

Your epidermis or the outer skin layer receives support from a connective tissue layer called collagen. With age, collagen depletion will happy, causing your skin to lose elasticity. As a result, wrinkles, fine lines, and creases will appear on the skin. A compounded serum that works to stimulate the production of new collagen fibers and volumize your skin can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. 

Active ingredients in compounded anti-wrinkle serums may include:

  • Estrogen – this can improve the skin firmness, elasticity, and moisturize your skin. 
  • Vitamin E – this power antioxidant combined with melatonin will prevent the formation of aging lines. 
  • Retinol Palmitate – it will plump your skin and promote collagen generation to volumize your face and diminish wrinkles. 
  • Melatonin – this hormone is known to play a key role in slowing down the aging process and will help reduce sun damage to your skin. 
  • DHEA – this natural steroid hormone in your body will act as a hydrating agent and promote thickness of the epidermis. Research has shown that within a few months, the application of this ingredient can make your skin brighter and counter epidermal thinning. 

 

Anti-Aging Creams

Oxidative damage and other aging factors will cause a reduction in the cellular turnover in your outer and inner skin layers as well as decrease the fresh production of collagen. Compounded anti-aging creams in conjunction with sunscreens can help reduce the signs of aging and enhance your skin appearance. 

Active ingredients in compounded anti-aging creams may include: 

  • Estrogen 
  • Vitamin E 
  • Retinol Molecular Film – this is a stable form of Vitamin A, which can protect your skin against sun damage. Retinol will also promote cellular growth in the skin, leading to a more elastic and youthful looking skin appearance. 
  • Sodium Hyaluronate – this contains hyaluronic acid, which promotes collagen synthesis and helps your skin achieve more elasticity. It also retains moisture in the skin because of its hydrophilic properties. 
  • Collagen Hydrolysate – it improves skin regeneration by inducing the growth of collagen fibers. Soya protein in this ingredient helps to tighten and smooth the skin and slow down the breakdown of elastin fibers. 

You should also choose compounding formulations in sunscreens, moisturizers, soaps, hair sprays and shampoos, which are more hypoallergenic in character. These will further help preserve your sensitive skin’s natural health and glow. 

AIP provides advanced compounding pharmacy solutions, including online prescription refills to patients in Long Beach, Torrance, Los Angeles, South Bay Orange County, Southern California areas, and online nationwide. 

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How to Increase Your Progesterone Levels Naturally

How to Increase Your Progesterone Levels Naturally

How to Increase Your Progesterone Levels Naturally | Lomita CompoundingYou can raise your progesterone levels naturally by using compounding products that contain the essence of soybeans or yams from Diascorea uilosa variety. 

Progesterone is bioidentical when it is extracted from these specific sources, and performs a similar role as the natural progesterone would in a woman’s body. Table yams that are traditionally available in the market will not offer the same kind of benefits.

American Integrative Pharmacy (AIP), led by Dr. Neema Yazdanpanah, provides safe and proven compounding medications to patients in Long Beach, Torrance, Los Angeles, South Bay Orange County, Southern California areas, and online nationwide.

 

Creams 

Creams are the most common form of delivery system for natural progesterone. A cream gets well absorbed in the body, and the maximum ingredients can access the bloodstream. You can apply a dime-sized quantity of cream on the inside of your arms, wrists, thighs, or stomach twice a day (individual directions can vary). 

According to some manufacturers, creams should be used by premenopausal women for two weeks before the start of their periods for best outcomes. Menopausal women are recommended to use them for three weeks, and then stop for one week, and then repeat the use. 

 

Pills

Natural progesterone is also available in pill form. But you should be aware that progesterone gets broken down quick in the liver, so somewhat lower quantity may be available in the bloodstream. You may have to take a relatively higher dosage of oral progesterone as compared to a progesterone cream. 

Progesterone suppositories are also an option, which will have to be inserted vaginally. It is believed that this application can promote healthy tissue in the uterus and enhance pregnancy success.

 

Progesterone from Natural Foods

Foods may not directly contain progesterone, but some foods could help trigger the natural progesterone production in your body. These include: 

  • Brussels sprouts
  • Broccoli
  • Beans
  • Cauliflower 
  • Cabbage 
  • Nuts
  • Kale
  • Spinach
  • Pumpkin
  • Whole grains

Some of the foods may also contribute to reduction in the estrogen levels in your body, which could help raise the ratio of progesterone to estrogen. These may include: 

  • Shellfish
  • Walnuts
  • Cabbage
  • Banana

You can try to improve your natural progesterone levels by combining compounding medications along with an extra intake of these foods in your diet. 

 

Lifestyle Improvements to Boost Natural Progesterone Levels

Maintain a healthy body weight

Your body may produce more estrogen as a woman if you are overweight. This will lead to an imbalance with progesterone. Although a moderate body weight will not necessarily increase your progesterone levels, it will help improve your overall hormonal balance.

 

Reduce your mental stress levels 

Mental tension and stress triggers the generation of stress hormones. This may cause your kidneys to convert progesterone into cortisol. To reduce your stress levels, consider meditating, listening to music, reading or writing, or participate in enjoyable and relaxing activities with close family members and friends. 

AIP provides advanced compounding pharmacy solutions, including online prescription refills to patients in Long Beach, Torrance, Los Angeles, South Bay Orange County, Southern California areas, and online nationwide. 


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American Integrative Pharmacy Has Moved to Torrance, CA!

American Integrative Pharmacy Has Moved to Torrance, CA!

We Moved!

Our New Address:

American Integrative Pharmacy
23326 Hawthorne Blvd., Skypark Bldg. 10, Ste. 185
Torrance, CA  90505

 

 

 

American Integrative Pharmacy Torrance CAWe built, completely from scratch, a new, larger state-of-the-art compound pharmacy facility and spared no expense. We are now situated on a medical campus amongst hundreds of medical doctors. We are very excited.

American Integrative Pharmacy will also have a Nurse Practitioner on staff who will take patient consults as well as lead medical doctor training sessions to help grow their medical practices.

American Integrative Pharmacy TorranceSo many patients are in need of hormone consults but don’t have the funds the concierge doctors require or other cash practices charge. We plan to keep our consulting prices low at only $295 per hour and $150 for 30 minutes. Patients will be able to come in and receive the same care at an affordable price. Many integrative doctors are charging more than twice that. Our goal is to be your community resource.

American Integrative Pharmacy: Where the old fashioned neighborhood pharmacy of yesterday meets the high tech pharmacy of tomorrow.

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Tips to Save Money On Compound Prescriptions And Getting The Cheapest Rates on Medications

Tips to Save Money On Compound Prescriptions And Getting The Cheapest Rates on Medications

Tips to Save Money On Compound Prescriptions | Lomita Pharmacy | TorranceA large compounding pharmacy such as the American Integrative Pharmacy enjoys the economies of scale, which allows it to reduce the costs of compounding medications. As a result, patients have access to the highest quality medications at highly competitive prices. 

American Integrative Pharmacy (AIP), led by Dr. Neema Yazdanpanah, provides safe and proven compounding medications to patients in Long Beach, Torrance, Los Angeles, South Bay Orange County, Southern California areas, and online nationwide.

 

Labor Cost for Compounds

Labor cost is a key factor in determining the final cost of a compound. The complexity of the final product will influence the labor input involved. More complex medications will take longer to make, which increases the labor costs associated with it. Therefore, complex compounding products usually have higher prices. 

For instance, troches, capsules and suppositories are producing using multi step processes and involve more time and effort compared to creams and gels. For this reason, troches, capsules and suppositories are likely to cost more than creams and gels. 

 

Ingredient Cost for Compounds

The costs of the ingredients that go into the making of a compound are another key determinant. Many compounds use ingredients that are fairly low in cost, particularly if the pharmacy is commonly using those ingredients. 

But for an ingredient that the pharmacy is not using regularly, a special order may have to be placed to prepare a particular compound. This is likely to increase the compound’s overall cost because of the higher cost of the special ingredient involved.

 

Tips to Obtain Maximum Savings on Costs of Compounds

Check whether the compounding pharmacy has all the ingredients

Before placing an order, you may check with the compounding pharmacy whether they have all the ingredients readily available in stock for preparing your compounded medication. If they will be ordering some ingredient especially for your medication, the overall cost of your product may go up. 

If they have a similar ingredient available, they could speak to your prescribing physician and get an authorization for substituting the ingredient. With these simple efforts, you could save money on your compounded medications.

 

Purchase in bulk quantity

If your prescribed compound is going to be a long-term or maintenance medication, which means you expect to use it for several weeks or months, consider buying in bulk. You can check with the pharmacy whether you will benefit from a price reduction if you purchase several months of medication at one time.

Your compounding pharmacy may be able to offer you savings on price ranging from 10 to 25 percent for bulk buying, if it is going to reduce their labor cost and other overheads. Your bulk order will allow them to make a bigger quantity of medication at once, rather than prepare monthly refills. 

 

Be receptive to the pharmacist’s advice 

A dedicated pharmacist would usually be willing to recommend less costly alternatives to help you save some money. So, keep an open mind about their suggestions, and make the right decision to lower your costs. 

AIP provides advanced compounding pharmacy solutions, including online prescription refills to patients in Long Beach, Torrance, Los Angeles, South Bay Orange County, Southern California areas, and online nationwide.

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PCCA: Not All Chemicals Are Created Equal

PCCA: Not All Chemicals Are Created Equal

PCCA – Professional Compounding Centers of America Says:
“Not All Chemicals Are Created Equal”

PCCA Professional Compounding Centers of America logoAs an FDA-registered and -inspected pharmaceutical ingredient repackager, we have robust quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) processes in place to meticulously evaluate every lot of pharmaceutical ingredient we receive.

Our experienced team performs over 20 checks, tests and verifications, including a confirmation of the chemical’s identity through Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). This happens every time a new lot is delivered to our facility, not just during our rigorous manufacturer qualification process.

Additionally, we go one step further by testing these pharmaceutical ingredients to ensure they work in our formulas when necessary.

Visit thepccastandard.com to see for yourself.

 

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American Integrative Pharmacy Boosts Production to Fight Drug Shortages in The Coronavirus Pandemic

American Integrative Pharmacy Boosts Production to Fight Drug Shortages in The Coronavirus Pandemic

Compound Pharmacy Increases Production for Drug Shortages | California 

American Integrative Pharmacy Boosts Production to Fight Drug Shortages in The Coronavirus PandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic has increased the risk of shortage of various types of essential medications in the country. Active ingredients for many of the vital drugs are traditionally imported from China, where the manufacturing capacities have been disrupted following the coronavirus outbreak.  

Numerous manufacturing issues, quality control problems, and delay in receiving the key raw materials are leading to a growing risk of drugs shortages in this critical time in the US.  

AIP is Compounding Several Essential Medications to Fight the Crisis 

Looking at the current vulnerabilities of the US drug supply chain in the midst of coronavirus pandemic, American Integrative Pharmacy is expanding its production of several types of essential drugs to counter any risk of shortages in this time of need. We have ramped up our capacities to compound emergency medications, anti-viral drugs, and various other pharmaceuticals to meet the new nationwide demand. 

In addition, we are in a position to formulate custom drugs that are not otherwise easily available in the market. By diversifying and increasing our compounding drug capacities, AIP aims to be a key contributor in filling the critical gap between demand and supply of drugs in the current scenario. 

Modifying Medications to Meet Unique Needs of Patients 

At American Integrative Pharmacy, we have the compounding skills to modify medications to meet the unique needs of patients. For instance, we can take a drug that is only supplied as a pill, and convert it into a palatable liquid so that the patient can swallow it more easily.  

Patients often require medications in specific dosages, which are not commercially available. Here again, AIP has the ability to customize dosages to fulfill the patients’ needs in the current situation of COVID-19 pandemic. 

If the patient has an allergy to a particular ingredient in a commercial medication, we can compound it in a way to make it hypoallergic so that the patient can safely use the essential medication. 

The FDA rules usually require a compounding pharmacy to have a prescription for a particular patient in order to create a new compound. However, this FDA requirement has been temporarily relaxed now in the prevailing coronavirus pandemic situation for specific products such as hand sanitizers.  

This has enabled us at AIP to compound hand sanitizers in sufficient quantities in order to meet the needs of the community to the maximum possible extent at present.  

Filling the Gaps in Production 

Sometimes the patient may not be able to use a commercially available drug because of the presence of preservatives and designer dyes that cause them an allergy. At AIP, we can create compounded medications that avoid these dyes and preservatives for the specific needs of the patient.  

We can formulate difficult to find medications such as customized chemotherapy drugs or bioidentical hormones to meet the needs of patients. Pain management drugs are another critical area where AIP is able to support the patients in the prevailing situation of the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Talk to your doctor about compounding prescriptions, or call us now so that we can help you meet your specific health needs in the best and safest possible way.  

 

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Hand Sanitizer for Sale

Industrial Size Hand Sanitizer for Sale | California

Industrial Size Hand Sanitizer for Sale | California

American Integrative Pharmacy Fulfills Supply Requests For Ethyl Alcohol, Wipes, And Hand Sanitizer To Combat Coronavirus InfectionAmerican Integrative Pharmacy Fulfills Supply Requests Hand Sanitizer To Combat Coronavirus Infection.

Hand Sanitizer for Sale:

70% Isopropyl and glycerin hand sanitizer.
$87.50 for a one gallon container with pump.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increasing demand for hand sanitizers, wipes, and ethyl alcohol across the country. The traditional supply chains for these products are disrupted and most of the regular manufacturers are not in a position to scale up production. This has made these essential disinfectant products hard to come by.  

AIP Steps Up the Capacity to Produce Hand Sanitizers  

In order to help the community in this dire situation, American Integrative Pharmacy has decided to dedicate a part of its compounding pharmacy capacities and resources to the production of hand sanitizers, wipes, and ethyl alcohol.  

Hand sanitizers should have a high content of ethyl alcohol in order to be effective in eliminating the coronavirus infection. The pharmacists at AIP have the skills and experience to produce these alcohol-based sanitizer products in order to fulfill the needs of the communities in this hour of need. 

AIP has a dedicated compounding room that is being to use for the production of these items using the FDA guidelines. AIP’s chief Neema Yazdanpanah said, “We are grateful that are in a position to produce these critical products and make our contribution to combating the COVID-19 health crisis.”  

“We have been compounding medications and health products for years, and we have proven abilities to produce safe and effective hand sanitizers, wipes and ethyl alcohol products at a reasonable cost for the communities. We are sure that our compounded hand sanitizers will help medical professionals, first responders and the general public in boosting their preventive efforts against the coronavirus infection,” Yazdanpanah said. 

 

FDA Allows Licensed Pharmacists to Compound Sanitizers 

The US Food and Drug Administration on March 14th issued a statement allowing pharmacists with state licensed pharmacies, registered outsourcing facilities and federal facilities to engage in compounding of alcohol-based hand sanitizer products in the prevailing public health emergency situation. 

At AIP, we are following the FDA as well as WHO guidelines to add alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, glycerol, and water in precise measures for the best quality compounded hand sanitizers. We are also labeling our bottles appropriately to make it easier for the consumers to utilize our products correctly.  

How to Use a Hand Sanitizer for Best Results? 

Anyone who wants to use a waterless hand sanitizer should ideally follow these four simple steps for best results:  

  1. Make sure that all visible organic matter (such as dirt) is removed from your hands before you apply a hand sanitizer. 
  1. Apply a dime sized quantity of the hand sanitizer directly to the palm of your hand, or use a hand sanitizer wipe.  
  1. Rub your hands together thoroughly so that all surfaces of your hands and fingers are covered. 
  1. Continue to rub until the hand sanitizer has been absorbed well. 

 

Benefits of Hand Sanitizers  

Hand sanitizers are most useful when you do not have ready access to soap and water in a particular situation, and you want to disinfect your hands. Whether you are traveling, touching a surface, or receiving a package, you could be at a risk of picking up germs.  

Applying a hand sanitizer properly will quickly kill the harmful micro-organisms on your hands. A quality sanitizer is not irritating to the skin (it is gentler than soap) and will not promote antimicrobial resistance. 

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Torrance, CA 90505

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