When we think of the flu, we think of ways to avoid contracting this illness and feeling miserable. However, this year’s flu season is running later than usual. Luckily, it isn’t too late if you haven’t received your flu vaccination. Learning more about this year’s flu is your first step in staying in tip-top shape. […]
Some of us only have one prescription, while others take 15-20 medications daily! Regardless of your medications, your local McAllen pharmacy has some tips for you for managing your medications. Creating an organized regimen can help maintain your medications and your health. Read on for tips on medication management and the medication management services available […]
Summer is finally here! Summer plans are in full swing, and families just can’t wait to get outdoors! It’s a great time to experience the world around you, but, unfortunately, along with summer fun come the dangers of sun and heat exposure. Heat stroke and exhaustion are definitely not something that you want to experience […]
Imagine living in a world without medication: no more ibuprofen to cure your headache or Pepto Bismol to relieve indigestion. While we often rely on pills and liquid medications to alleviate our slightest symptoms, some people have difficulty using these types of drugs. Nowadays, most medications are mass-produced by pharmaceutical companies with a focus on […]
When you think of summer, your first thoughts are probably crashing waves, refreshing beverages, and spending time soaking up the sun! But while we’re relaxing and having fun, bacteria thrive in the heat, planning ways to ruin your summer. One of the most common summertime bacterial plagues is conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye. Conjunctivitis […]
Even for the healthiest individuals, joint replacement surgery generally takes a minimum of six weeks of recovery. For other patients, however, this period can be much longer. While in the process of healing, there are a variety of ways that you can make getting around much easier. Whether it’s everyday household items that you may […]
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 […]
With every beat, the heart pumps twenty to twenty five percent of the blood to the head, where the brain then uses this to function. If the heart is not working at its best, the brain won’t be able to either. At Saenz Pharmacy, your devoted McAllen pharmacists will share how heart and brain health […]
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 […]
Sometimes, taking care of our health at home requires us to change our habits and environment, and that’s okay. Whether temporary or permanent, you may need equipment at home to properly recuperate or care for a loved one’s health condition. Today, your friendly McAllen pharmacists at Saenz Pharmacy will help you make the transition easier […]