by Northwest Integrative Medicine | Nov 6, 2023 | Pharmaceutical
In recent years, the healthcare landscape has witnessed growing awareness surrounding a medication called Semaglutide. This article delves into the core questions surrounding this pharmaceutical agent, its potential for addressing weight-related concerns, and the...
by Maeghan Culver Cook, ND | Apr 8, 2020 | Children's Health, Men's Health, Pharmaceutical, Women's Health
It is important to keep up with your self-care during these trying times. One of the ways you can do this is by remaining consistent with your prescribed medications and supplements. More and more reports are coming out about online scams selling...
by NWIM | Mar 21, 2019 | Men's Health, Pharmaceutical, Women's Health
In medical abbreviation, we term this the “PARQ”, standing for Procedure, Alternatives, Risks and Questions. Whenever your provider offers you a new medication, supplement or procedure, these must be documented as having been discussed. In a 10-15 minutes office...
by NWIM | Mar 21, 2019 | Men's Health, Pharmaceutical, Women's Health
You would think that to bring a drug to market, numerous human research trials over many years would have been completed showing efficacy and safety of a new drug, right? That is not the case, as many new drugs are brought to market after only 2-3 positive studies....
by NWIM | Mar 21, 2019 | Men's Health, Pharmaceutical, Women's Health
Black Box Warnings: Certain medications have what is called a “Black Box Warning” (BBW) that is in the prescribing details of the medication with a large, black border around it. These warnings are classified as severe and possibly deadly reactions that can be a...
by NWIM | Mar 21, 2019 | Men's Health, Pharmaceutical, Women's Health
As Naturopathic Physicians, we are educated in the use of pharmaceuticals, but that is not typically our first line therapy in patients. Why? Well, making the decision to prescribe a medication or use other methods for symptom relief can be a complex decision that...
