Behind The Counter

Many of us look at Birth Control almost like we look at multivitamin. It's no big deal, just something you take every day. But the truth is oral contraceptives contain hormones that you're putting into your body! Though typically safe, there are a few things you should keep in mind while taking Birth Control. In this episode, we'll also cover the different types of oral contraceptiv...

Dr. Elizabeth Boyle, D.O.M.S (holistic Medical doctor trained in Medical Acupuncture, Functional and Regenerative Medicine, Homeopathic Medicine use, and Metabolic Nutrition) is back for another episode! This time, she does a deep dive into Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy with Compounding Pharmacist, John Bellitti. They talk about what BHRT is, how it differs from commercially available t...

We have an extra special guest this week! Dr. Elizabeth Boyle, D.O.M.S, who is a holistic Medical doctor who trained in Medical Acupuncture, Functional and Regenerative Medicine, Homeopathic Medicine use, and Metabolic Nutrition, talks with us about anti-aging and the importance of our hormone levels as we age. There are many factors that influence our ability to "age optimally", many of...

We get TONS of questions at the pharmacy every day about "the little blue pill" and other medication for erectile dysfunction or generation sexual performance. Well, since it can be awkward to bring up some of these questions, we figured we'd bring them up and answer them for you! What are the differences between all of these medications? How do they work and are they safe? Are ther...

Your libido naturally wanes as you age, but it's not that simple. Yes, we're not getting any younger, but there are a multitude of different factors that can affect your libido outside of natural aging. These factors include your diet, the exercise you do, different toxins in your environment you may be exposed to, the medication you're taking, etc. That's the focus of our disc...

We've got a lot of fun stuff to talk about from Season Two! Per your feedback, we've included a few more guests who will be speaking about everything from STDs to Hormone Replacement Therapy! Check out this preview of what's sure to be an awesome season! Hosted by personal trainer / nutrition coach Vince Bellitti (NASM-CPT, WLS, Pn1) and pharmacist James Park (RPh, PharmD). Both wit...

Here's a quick summary of everything we've covered in Season One of Behind The Counter! We talked about stress and anxiety myths, medication related to stress and anxiety, alcohol, and even different products like dietary supplements and CBD that often claim to have benefits related to stress and anxiety. We'll see you in Season Two...coming February 2020! Hosted by personal trainer...

We have an extra special guest today! For those of you who don't know, "Gaspar's Best" is named after Gaspar Bellitti, who started HB Pharmacy in 1964. Gaspar's legacy and values are still prevalent in the pharmacy today. We created Gaspar's Best to continue his legacy, but also to add an element of proactive health to the pharmacy. Gaspar passed in 2009. However, Gas...

We get A TON of questions about CBD every day at the pharmacy. Side note...that's awesome! You should always talk to a qualified professional who can work with your physician before trying anything new like CBD. We've done seminars about CBD. Webinars. Live videos. Individual consultations. You name it, we've talked about it. So, we decided to take the most common questions we get a...

Have you ever noticed that, when you've tried to refill your anxiety meds or other controlled meds, you may get a "weird look" at the pharmacy? Or why sometimes your medication isn't covered by your insurance? Or has your pharmacist ever mentioned "the PMP" to you? There often is a lack of transparency in healthcare, so we wanted to take the time to shed some light on...

Many people are skeptical about yoga and meditation. Mostly, this is because there are some common misconceptions about what "meditation" is and how you can go about "meditating". Meditation can have a major impact on your stress and anxiety levels in a natural way. Our goal for this episode is to help open your mind to other forms of managing stress and anxiety without needing...

CBD is everywhere these days! But it it really safe? Some claim it's a miracle product. Others are more skeptical. The challenge with CBD is that there isn't too much that's clinically proven, so many "claims" we see out there are speculative and often not backed by proper research. In this episode, our pharmacists will share their own research based on studies they'v...

We get this question A LOT at the pharmacy. Whether it's brand vs. generic or alprazolam vs. clonazepam, we've heard it all. All stress and anxiety meds have some safety concerns you should be aware of as a consumer. Many that are used to help people "fall asleep" don't typically promote a "restful sleep". However, there is a place for these meds in terms of imme...

Everyone's got there go-to "hangover cure". Maybe it's greasy food. Maybe it's the "hair of the dog". Or maybe you have a favorite electrolyte blend product. We'll discuss the efficacy of all of these "cures". John, one of the pharmacists in the episode, has worked at HB Pharmacy on New Year's Day for the past 20 years...so he's heard it...

HOT TOPIC! Alcohol. This week, we're going to have a candid conversation about alcohol as it relates to your medication, health, and stress/anxiety. Especially since some people use medication in combination with alcohol when dealing with stress. We all know we SHOULD moderate our drinking. Many people don't drink. Yet, many people do. Others will even half a drink as a "night cap&q...

NEWSFLASH: SLEEP IS IMPORTANT! Shocking, I know. But, as we all know, getting a good night's sleep is a lot easier said than done. You're probably familiar with the standard tips: limit screen time, turn the lights off, etc. In this episode, we'll cover some tips you may not have heard of before. Plus, we'll talk about ways to be practical about sleep and slowly move towards a...

In our inaugural episode, pharmacist James Park (RPh, PharmD) and personal trainer / nutrition coach Vince Bellitti (NASM-CPT, WLS, Pn1) discuss some common myths associated with stress and anxiety. What exactly is stress? We all know it's "bad" for you, but why? We'll cover all of that and a few other common misconceptions about stress and anxiety. This episode was filmed at H...