Health Tips

7 Tips For Healthy Aging From Your McAllen Pharmacist

  Don’t you wish you could take a magic pill to age gracefully or just stop aging altogether? Well, unfortunately, there isn’t such a magic pill, but there are steps you can take to help you age healthily. September is Healthy Aging Month, and your knowledgeable team at your local McAllen pharmacy, Saenz Pharmacy, are […]

How To Use Medication Safely in the Summer: Tips from Your Local McAllen Pharmacist

Summer is meant to be a carefree time. Most days are spent soaking up the sun, at the pool, or on vacation with the family. During this time, it’s important not to forget your medication and how to safely use it in the summer. Today, your caring McAllen pharmacists at Saenz Pharmacy will list the […]

The History of Vaccines & How They Work

Vaccines have been a topic of debate for some good time now, and this has only increased with the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the controversy, vaccines are truly some of the greatest health advances in human history. The use of vaccines has allowed us to eliminate smallpox and suppress the wild poliovirus. Vaccines have also decreased […]

Should I Try Melatonin For My Insomnia?

When we suffer from insomnia and sleeping problems, many are quick to recommend melatonin. The name might sound daunting and sleeping medication has a bad reputation, but melatonin can normally be found in our body. Today your amicable McAllen pharmacists at Saenz Pharmacy will help give you a better understanding of melatonin and how it […]

Compounding 101: What You Should Know

Sometimes, healthcare providers need to prescribe medicine at strengths that are not manufactured by drug companies, or need to create products with a different method of ingestion. Pharmaceutical compounding provides a way for physicians and compounding pharmacists to customize a prescription to meet the specific needs of a patient. From combining multiple medications into a […]

National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month

As the end of month grows near, it’s important to remember June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month (MAHM). Though migraines and headaches may seem trivial to many, MAHM has been observed since 2011 for good reason. The National Headache Foundation (NHF) wants to raise awareness of the prevalence of migraines throughout the nation; […]