Prairie Fire Pharmacy Consulting

10/27/2025

An Oklahoma financial expert says skipping a will or trust could cost families thousands in probate fees. Free seminars this week aim to help Oklahomans protect what they’ve earned.

Hear her advice: https://www.news9.com/story/68fcfebcb75d2211b1c2a2b8/oklahoma-wills-trusts-financial-planning?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KWTV_-_NEWS_9

10/22/2025

Do you have unused or expired drugs at home? Don’t save them for later!

Dispose of them properly.

It helps prevent accidental poisoning of children or pets or diversion (theft) of your drugs by teenagers or other people who may visit your home and be “shopping” in your medicine cabinet.

Take advantage of the drug take aways at many local police stations this weekend rather than flushing your meds down the toilet.

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Protect your loved ones

09/23/2025

Your 70-year-old self is being shaped by what you do today. Every meal you eat, every hour of sleep you get, every step you take (or don’t take) is either building resilience or creating vulnerability in your future body.

In functional medicine, we see this pattern constantly:
- Insulin resistance developing in the 30s sets the stage for diabetes and heart disease later
- Chronic inflammation from poor diet and stress accelerates cognitive decline
- Sedentary lifestyles and muscle loss in midlife predict frailty and falls in our 80s

But it’s never too late to change course.

Whether you’re 25 or 65, your body has an incredible capacity for healing and regeneration when you give it the right tools.

Start with the fundamentals:
✓ Eat real, whole foods that reduce inflammation
✓ Move your body daily - strength training is non-negotiable
✓ Prioritize sleep and stress management
✓ Build meaningful relationships and community
✓ Address root causes, not just symptoms

Your future self is depending on the choices you make today. What will you choose?

09/23/2025

This quote from Dr. Rako sums up really well the driving force of my passion and the foundation of my practice-- I am here to help my patients make different choices in how they care for themselves in the hopes that we can minimize disease and set them up for a better end because they age more healthfully and don't require as much intensive medical care as they near the end of their lifespan.

Your 70-year-old self is being shaped by what you do today. Every meal you eat, every hour of sleep you get, every step you take (or don’t take) is either building resilience or creating vulnerability in your future body.

In functional medicine, we see this pattern constantly:
- Insulin resistance developing in the 30s sets the stage for diabetes and heart disease later
- Chronic inflammation from poor diet and stress accelerates cognitive decline
- Sedentary lifestyles and muscle loss in midlife predict frailty and falls in our 80s

But it’s never too late to change course.

Whether you’re 25 or 65, your body has an incredible capacity for healing and regeneration when you give it the right tools.

Start with the fundamentals:
✓ Eat real, whole foods that reduce inflammation
✓ Move your body daily - strength training is non-negotiable
✓ Prioritize sleep and stress management
✓ Build meaningful relationships and community
✓ Address root causes, not just symptoms

Your future self is depending on the choices you make today. What will you choose?

09/03/2025

For my Minnesota friends!

Your good health is one of your greatest assets. Join us for a day expanding our understanding of health and the resources available to support healthy living. This summit brings together expert practitioners, heart-centered discussions, and hands-on experiences to support your journey. Whether you....

08/28/2025

Come see us today at the Sherman Municipal Ballroom at 9am for the Death and Dying Symposium. Its gonna be a great day learning about services and support for end of life. It sounds like a heavy topic, but weve collected aome great speakers to make the learnin fun and lighthearted AND we are going to have cake and eat it, too! You might win one of these gorgeous bouquets from my butterfly garden from the raffle if you attend!

08/22/2025

Rose, the author of this book, is one of the speakers at the Death and Dying Symposium next week! Come hear her speak and sign your copy of the book! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AwqxoZHTJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

08/04/2025

Transforming the fear of death into understanding of the dying process and the services available to support patients and caregivers with end of life care is the goal of this symposium. I am honored to be the keynote speaker of the day sharing the valuable lessons I learned about death and dying in my training as a pharmacists and from the loss of my own beloved family members. Please share this event and help us reach a wider audience. This is event is for everyone, not just older adults, because we can lose people at any age or stage of life and we can be prepared with good information about our choices for end of life care. Comment below if you’ll be joining us!

Sign up at the registration desk at the Senior Center.

07/20/2025

I am honored to be a speaker at this upcoming event https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1LhDXK1iF7/. If you'd like a sneak peak of what you'll learn at the conference, check out this episode of the Wellness Activists with Bill Mory https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/bill-mory/episodes/Good-Life--Good-Death-e35ihc1/a-ac25etv

Listen in as Bill Mory and his three guests have a frank and beautiful conversation about living and dying in with support, compassion, love, even joy and finding ways to do so your own terms.Bill's guests: Melissa Wood, Naturopath with She Blooms Holistic WellnessVeronica Riera-Gilley, PharmD with....

07/13/2025

This is fantastic news! https://www.wyff4.com/article/15-states-consider-laws-menopause-care-training-for-doctors/65386716?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLf-yJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHmR-n8jX-Bim2uyKZgMUQQ8BXwey05QIBi-xcQtAkddSPBrutquD56lnE0jg_aem_NtO-cq3UI0mC_3R3lfx7TA

🌸 **Let’s Talk About Perimenopause & Menopause!** 🌸

So many women experience symptoms during perimenopause and menopause that are misdiagnosed as something else. Instead of addressing the root cause—declining hormones—we’re often given medications to treat just the symptoms. 💊❌

Let me share my story:

I started feeling anxiety in my body, but after doing a lot of work on my thoughts and mindset, I knew it wasn’t anxiety. Something else was going on. My doctor dismissed my concerns and prescribed clonazepam, an anxiety medication and controlled substance I didn’t want to take. 😔

I decided to get a second opinion. This doctor actually listened and ran a hormone test—even though, according to textbooks, I was “too young” for perimenopause. The results? My estrogen was very low. Estrogen is crucial for heart health 💗, and low levels can cause your heart to race—a feeling that’s easy to mistake for anxiety.

I didn’t need an anxiety drug. I needed to address my hormone imbalance. At just 35, I was already experiencing declining hormones, and it took a doctor who listened to figure it out.

**Does this sound familiar?** 🤔

If you’re experiencing symptoms that aren’t getting better, or you feel unheard, you’re not alone. Book a medication review with me! Together, we’ll take an in-depth look at your medications and find ways to help you advocate for the perimenopause and menopause care you truly deserve. 🌟

✨ *You deserve to feel your best at every stage of life!* ✨



Sources

"For decades, menopause has been overlooked in both clinical research and health care policy, largely because it affects women in midlife."

07/10/2025

I am so excited about the Texoma Aging Education day Death and Dying Symposium! I was honored to be invited on this podcast to promote the event since I am the keynote speaker! Please listen to this episode and plan to attend the event on August 28th. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1G8WxtZTR6/?mibextid=wwXIfr

05/24/2025

If you have been looking for a yoga retreat to attend that doesn’t require expensive travel, look no further! These retreats are so nourishing and fun! You also get a fun swab bag filled with goodies from local businesses. I’m including fruits and greens and hydration packets in all the bags for this retreat. Share with someone you know who needs some self care!