Author: Coastal Pharmacy & Wellness Staff

Our staff specialties range from pharmaceuticals to nutritional health and wellness, to sports nutrition. We are here to share that knowledge. If we don't know immediately, we'll find out. Stop into the pharmacy or nutritional health and wellness department to ask questions relating to your specific needs, or send us an email.

Hey, guys! Being Healthy is Sexy

Posted on June 7, 2016
Category: General Health, Men's Health

Now that I have your attention… it’s a common assumption that a lot of men don’t care about their health. The only thing routine about their exams is that they routinely don’t get them. The reasons behind it are deeply ingrained and are often culturally induced and reinforced. I can’t completely understand since I’m not a... Read more »
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The Truth About Belly Fat

Posted on May 3, 2016
Category: Natural Beauty, Women's Health

As swimsuit season approaches, our focus often switches to our belly fat. Belly fat is not only something to torment our inner beach goddess; it’s a dangerous indicator of what’s going on underneath. Each year brings new evidence that the fat lying deep within the abdomen is more perilous than the outer fat you can... Read more »
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ABD Retail Location is Now Coastal Pharmacy & Wellness

Posted on February 28, 2016
Category: Coastal News

The Apothecary by Design retail and compounding pharmacy at 84 Marginal Way is now Coastal Pharmacy & Wellness and we are looking forward to building upon the great service started 2008. The transition will be seamless to our patients, with all services continuing.
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Mediterranean Diet for Heart Health

Posted on July 30, 2015
Category: Heart Health, Special Diets

Heart disease is still one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and dietary interventions are first line therapies for prevention and treatment. The Mediterranean Diet, so called because it mimics classic eating patterns and ingredients from countries like Spain, Italy and Greece, has proven itself time and again as an effective therapy for hypertension and cardiovascular disease. A quick search of Medscape will show you that other conditions like Type 2 Diabetes, Weight loss, Alzheimer’s disease, Metabolic Syndrome, and Cancer are also being improved by adherence to this style of eating.
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Autism Treatment Basics

Posted on March 19, 2015
Category: Children's Health

with Dr. Keelyn Wu Autism is a condition that affects the brain’s normal development of social and communication skills, and the majority of the time it appears in the first 2 1/2 years. It is not so much a behavioral disorder as it is a biological disorder. The rate of those diagnosed with autism has... Read more »
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Investigating Insomnia: Beyond Basics

Woman with Insomnia

Posted on February 19, 2015
Category: Sleep

Basic information on sleep hygiene and natural remedies for insomnia abound. If you have not tried any of the natural medicine options like valerian, passionflower, L-theanine, or melatonin, our wellness specialists would be happy to show you the various options available. But what if you have tried the basic natural remedies, and still suffer from... Read more »
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Product Spotlight: CPW Healing and Moisturizing Gel

Posted on January 7, 2015
Category: Compounding, Natural Beauty

Our compounding department is up to date on the newest technology for creams, gels and topical product bases. We have finally been able to private label this superior moisturizing gel to reduce the appearance of scars. This product has a silicone base, known for its ability to hydrate and protect delicate skin and fresh scars.... Read more »
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