Pharmhouse Functional Medicine Pharmacist

09/22/2025

Local friends, I put some pickled garlic out on the shelf this morning.
One thing I do regularly is eat a few cloves of pickled garlic to help ward off illness, especially during winter months. I like to add them to my salads or just eat a few by themselves.

Garlic is wonderful for the immune system but also the circulatory system!

And it tastes great!

I also have some cute fall tea towels available for $10 each. These make great gifts!

09/18/2025

Celebrate my 🎂 Birthday 🎂 with me!

Use code BIRTHDAY5 in my online apothecary to get $5 off your purchase through 9/30.

Grateful for every year I have on this Earth with the people I love!

09/14/2025

I love to bake, especially during the fall/winter months. A few years ago, I ran across an article talking about how most vanilla extract on the shelves is petrochemical crap use to imitate vanilla and it gave me the ick. Vanilly understandably is one of the most expensive spices in the world, so it would make sense that companies would want to create a cheap imitation product to outsell those making it from real vanilla bean pods.

Personally, I've learned that cheaper doesn't mean equal or better, it just means cheaper. There was even (and still may be) a time that secretions from beaver b***y glands were used to imitate vanilla. But mostly it's chemicals now.
And Vanilla extract is so easy! Two ingredients: Vanilla beans and alcohol.

So, I started making my own vanilla and sharing it with friends for their baking needs. Luckily, I had the wherewithal to start a few big jars of it this past summer and it's now ready to use!

This is just a seasonal product, but we've added it to the website for anyone interested in replacing their fake vanilla with the real thing. Another cool thing is that it will last a LONG time, so you don't really have to worry with expirations dates.

Happy Baking!

***If you bake something using our Pharmhouse Vanilla, please send us a picture!! We'd love to see your creations!

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09/13/2025

We've had a doozy of a week around here and I finally got around to doing some counts on our CBD oil and topical cream. Unfortunately, what I have will not likely last until the first of the year. We are down to around 30 bottles of each strength and even less of the CBD Cream.

Legally no more of these strengths in these quantities can be made so when they are gone, they're gone.
We are working to try and put out some CBD options in lower strengths that are compliant with the new laws so we at least have something to use.

As always, we are working to get these crazy laws turned over so that we are able to continue to help patients successfully address their insomnia, chronic pain, anxiety/depression, inflammation, epilepsy, cancer, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's/Dementia, Huntington's, muscle pain, heart health, and brain health, among other amazing benefits.

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Thank you for all your support as we navigate this unjust atrocity to patient care.

09/11/2025

Update:
***Due to repeated hits near the hematoma area from the game Friday, my son has developed fascial plane disruption in his upper thigh and hip (technically a Morel-Lavallée lesion, where shearing forces cause blood and lymph to collect between the fascia and muscle after the fascia is torn away) resulting in a huge knot.
Unfortunately, it's not a quick healing process and can be a good set up for infection. He's feeling pretty yucky and bummed right now. We will have an MRI hopefully tomorrow to determine the level of damage and fluid accumulation.

Please pray that he does not require surgery and that we get this under control soon!***

I've got a medical situation with one of my kids so I will have to be out of the office today.
All messages and emails will be returned as soon as I can get back.
Please pray for him.

09/10/2025

Rest in Peace Charlie 😭
Please pray for his family. This was so unjust.

09/09/2025

I just wanted to thank everyone for your patience with me and give you guys an update on our friend August Borden.

(If you haven't heard his story, it's been covered on most local and national news and you can search the hashtag to wade through posts about this situation)

I visited August last Sunday, and while he was smiling at me like always, he still has a ways to go in terms of healing. Mentally and emotionally, August and his family have been through hell. August still has no memory of the incident, and his family have had to (unfairly) fight tooth and nail to seek justice for him.

Not only that, but many in our community have turned their backs on them for ruffling feathers, demanding accountability and transparency, and working to make sure this can never happen to another innocent child in this school again.
I have thrown my efforts, my voice, and my support behind this cause because I know how easily I could be sitting in August's Mother's shoes (and I love this family). She has shown a level of grace and gratitude I don't know if I have in me. I have been angry, frustrated, bitter, sad, and oh so disappointed in the last few weeks watching my friends suffer needlessly. August's Dad and Step-Dad are amazing and have been the level heads and intelligent mouthpieces in getting this story out and seeking the truth.

I have shared my perspective, my opinions, facts, disappointments, sorrows, and hard decisions made very publicly......and I do not regret one word. Change is needed and I must believe that justice for our friend August will prevail. And I will continue to light a fire under this story, this cover-up, this betrayal, this sacrifice, and the gross behavior of those who absolutely know better.

So, again, thank you for your patience with me as I try to stick close and be a shoulder, an ear, and a voice for August's family until the truth is revealed. This is not a fight we will ever give up as it ultimately effects the wellbeing and safety of every child in our city school district.

May the truth come quickly.

09/01/2025

Our Storefront will be closed today for Labor Day but feel free to shop online!

Pick up orders will be ready on Tuesday.

Have a great day!

08/28/2025

I know I've been quiet here this week. My friends, our children, our school, and our community are wading through some mucky waters right now and my focus has been to support those who need it most.
My prayer is that we get some answers soon and that those affected can start to heal and move forward.
Be back soon.

08/23/2025

Not just for the kiddos!

We all know now that Vaseline or Petrolatum is a crude oil byproduct that's not the best idea to put on your skin. So, let's not forget all those other OTC products that are petroleum jelly based as well, including those chest rubs we like to use when we need some relief from cold and congestion symptoms.

We are excited to offer you a really clean, all-natural herbal chest rub!
We slowly infused our oil base with lung loving Mullein and Comfrey and blended in the perfect combo of oils to help you feel better. Lavender to relax, Chamomile to calm, Eucalyptus and Peppermint to open up your respiratory pathways and make breathing easier.
(you can even rub a little under your nose to help with nausea!)

Safe to use on ages 2 and up and available in a long lasting 4 oz size jar!

We hope you enjoy!

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08/21/2025

For those asking:
This is the vibration plate I have at work under my desk:

https://a.co/d/bBvz0w0

And this is the one I have at home:

https://a.co/d/3gxIh15

I like both equally.
I bought the first as it was supposed to be a "mini" version but it is just as big as the other 😅.

Lifepro Waver Mini Vibration Plate - Whole Body Vibration Platform Exercise Machine - Home & Travel Workout Equipment for Weight Loss, Toning & Wellness - Max User Weight 260lbs - Unit Weight 20lbs

08/20/2025

I have a lot of women in Peri-menopause and Menopause stop by the shop and ask for a "Wild Yam" cream. Our Balance Butter does contain wild yam, along with a grouping of adaptogenic herbs to help promote hormone balance. Balance butter can help improve sleep, reduce hot flashes and night sweats, and also help with mood stabilization.

Is it a quick fix for menopausal symptoms? No. Hormone balance never is. Treatment is usually very individualized due to genetics/lifestyle/health history/etc. But it is a safe and effective addition to your hormone balancing journey. **Wild yam use isn't a guarantee that you won't have menopausal symptoms either. Some women still do, but our goal is to get through things as naturally and safely as possible.

Is it a replacement for HRT? Also no, because we are using a generalized low dose of wild yam that is safe for the majority of users and because it is a precursor to estrogen and progesterone hormone production, whereas HRT is primary hormone replacement with dosing based on level of need. BUT, it can be a good starting point to see if it helps before going the synthetic route.

What is Wild Yam? Wild yam root has long been respected for its ability to support women’s s*x hormones, primarily due to the presence of diosgenin, a natural phytoestrogen compound found in the plant. Diosgenin is believed to be a precursor to various s*x hormones, including estrogen and progesterone. So in many cases it can serve as a building block for those s*x hormones that decrease during menopause.
There are also studies that Wild Yam may help with blood sugar regulation, fight cancer, help balance cholesterol, aid in muscle pain and cramping (we also add our good magnesium to this cream to help with muscle cramps, RSL, and sleep issues that go along with menopause), and help with arthritis symptoms. The adaptogenic herbs we infuse such as Moringa and Ashwagandha also help to balance hormones and reduce cortisol overload.

How to use: For menstruating women, use a nickel sized amount on the inner thighs once a day, skipping your doses while actively on your cycle (if using for PMS symptoms, it's okay to continue use during your cycle).
For those not cycling, you can use this every day.
Switching up areas of use from a fattier area, like the thighs or abdomen to a thin skin area like the neck or wrists can help improve overall absorption.
Research shows that you need to use this consistently for 3 months to get maximum benefits. A nickel sized amount provides around 30 mg of progesterone.

Precautions: Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding and use caution if you have an estrogen fed cancer.

Balance Butter can be found here: www.pharmhousefm.com/s/shop