by Austin Shirm | Aug 21, 2026 | Medicine Matters
It’s a question we hear in the pharmacy all the time: “Can I take my vitamins and supplements at the same time as my medications?” The answer is: it depends! Vitamins and supplements may be available without a prescription, but that doesn’t mean they can’t interact...
by Austin Shirm | Aug 21, 2026 | Medicine Matters
Magnesium is one of those nutrients that plays a role in more areas of your health than you might realize. It is involved in hundreds of processes throughout the body, supporting everything from normal muscle and nerve function to energy production and bone health....
by Austin Shirm | Aug 20, 2026 | Medicine Matters
New backpacks? Check.School supplies? Check.First-day outfit? Check. But there’s one back-to-school task that’s easy to forget: checking your family’s medicine cabinet. Once school starts, schedules get busier, kids spend more time together, and those unexpected runny...
by Austin Shirm | Jul 22, 2026 | Medicine Matters
When picking up a prescription, one of the most common questions we hear is, “Is the generic really as good as the brand name?” It’s a great question, and one that comes with a common misconception. Myth: Generic medications don’t work as well...
by Austin Shirm | Jul 21, 2026 | Medicine Matters
Most people know that sunlight helps your body produce vitamin D, but many don’t realize that getting outside shortly after waking up can also help regulate your body’s internal clock. This simple habit can have benefits that go far beyond better sleep....