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Welcome to Alwan Pharmacy

We are a full-service, integrated healthcare pharmacy located in West Peoria, Illinois. With our many services and products – prescriptions, nutrition consulting, diabetes supplies, ostomy supplies, customized prescriptions through a process called compounding, wound care, and more – we are truly a one-stop shop for all of your healthcare needs, whether you are well or sick.

Implications of using natural supplements and drugs together

About 38.2 million American adults currently use plant-based supplements in addition to their daily dose of prescribed medications. Herbs could be also described as drugs based on the actions they can create inside the body. 25% of all current drugs have been developed by isolating an active ingredient from an herb or plant. Many herbs are as potent as their drug counterparts. But don’t buy into the misconception that claim herbs are natural, so they must be safe for use. It simply is not true. This means that the potential for interaction in those individuals who take drugs as well as herbs can be very significant, perhaps even deadly. About 38.2 million American adults currently use plant-based supplements in addition to their daily dose of prescribed medications. Herbs could be also described as drugs based on the actions they can create inside the body. 25% of all current drugs have been developed by isolating an active ingredient from an herb or plant. Many herbs are as potent as their drug counterparts. But don’t buy into the misconception that claim herbs are natural, so they must be safe for use. It simply is not true. This means that the potential for interaction in those individuals who take drugs as well as herbs can be very significant, perhaps even deadly.

Planning a Healthy Childbirth Begins Before Conception

Preparation for conception and childbirth is perhaps one of the most important strategic elements in a womans life. Supporting the bodys reproductive functions through nourishment and lifestyle can certainly make a difference between a healthy baby and one with problems. When a woman becomes pregnant, mothers-to-be and their partners traditionally make changes to their lives — such as avoiding risky behaviors — to help ensure a healthy pregnancy. But couples looking to have a baby should know the decisions they make now could influence the outcome of a conception and pregnancy. Experts recommend that women considering pregnancy should schedule a pre-conception counseling session with a physician or healthcare practitioner at least six months before conception. Traditionally patients are seen by OB/GYN practitioners when they are nine weeks pregnant. By that time a baby’s organs are basically formed and it may be too late, especially if the mother has been taking too many medications, or if there are medical issues that may affect the pregnancy.