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otherhood is a hands-on job. Most moms don’t have a lot of time for themselves, and even less time to dwell on things like post-pregnancy stretch marks. Yet the embarrassment of knowing they are there keeps many women covered up at the beach and the pool, making stretch marks not an “issue” exactly, but an annoying area of concern. Until recently, women had to accept post-pregnancy, post-pubescence, or post-weight-gain stretch marks as “just one of those things,” but Dr. Lance Campbell, Pharm. D., R.Ph. of Campbell’s Compounding Pharmacy has a solution that works quite well for his patients. “You don’t have to live with the effects of stretch marks or scars.
Topical compounding can be an even better alternative to prescription or non-prescription medications.” So what exactly is a compounding pharmacy and how does topical compounding work? “Every patient is different,” explains Dr. Campbell. “That’s why a ‘one size fits all’ approach to prescribing medication isn’t always effective. What a compounding pharmacist does is mix just the right dosage, strength, form or even flavor of a pharmaceutical drug so that it’s perfect for you. No allergens, no fillers, no side-effects. You can think of it as a designer medication.” “For problems like stretch marks or scars, a compounding pharmacist can prepare topical gels or creams that reduce the appearance of the skin’s imperfections. Extra ingredients can be added to decrease redness and inflammation as your skin heals.” Another benefit to using a topical cream Campbell’s Compounding Pharmacy or gel is that oral medication takes longer “If our staff can’t make it… to reach any area of pain or discomfort. then you probably don’t need it!” Some oral medications may also lead to an upset stomach, but a topical delivery Sugar Land • 281-980-2555 method has no gastrointestinal side effects. 4760 Sweetwater Blvd. Suite 103 “It’s a terrific way to take your medicine,” says Dr. Campbell. “Call today to discover Houston • 713-668-4833 how to have your prescription customized. 6603 Kirby Dr., Houston, TX 77005 We’d like to welcome you to the better www.campbellscompounding.com world of compounding!”
Leave It to the Professionals!
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veryone knows the saying, “Time is money,” but it can also be so much more! Time is the memories you make with your kids, the extra conversation you can have with your spouse at the end of the day, the difference between a good night’s sleep and constant exhaustion. Save your energy for the things you have to do (like work!) and your DIY-impulse for the things you love to do. As for cleaning your house...leave it to the professionals!, Imelda Mahoney, our local cleaning expert and owner of Mahoney’s House Cleaning, says, “Our maids are highlytrained and always motivated to get your home sparkling clean!” When you try to squeeze cleaning your house into an already full schedule, you only get a little
bit done each day. By the time you get to the end, it’s time to clean the beginning again! “Getting your whole home professionally cleaned on a regular schedule keeps everything at a higher level,” says Imelda. “You can enjoy time with your family, knowing that a simple swipe of the counters is all you need to have a company-ready home. Our maids will really sanitize your bathrooms, scrub your sink, and dust your ceiling fans. Not only that, but like all true professionals, our employees are bonded and insured, arrive in a company car, and work to your satisfaction!” Don’t sweat and stress to clean your house. Relax...and leave it to the professionals!
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Imelda’s Insight Cleaning Tip: Did your teenager forget to cover a bowl of queso in the microwave? Maybe a baked potato or a bowl of pasta and sauce exploded all over the inside. Don’t despair! Imelda says, “Before cleaning the microwave, get a small glass or a bowl of cold water, add a few drops of lemon juice and microwave at full power for about five minutes. The steam from the water helps loosen dried food and the lemon juice helps cut through grease...and odors. Remove the glass or bowl (be careful, it’s hot!) and wipe down the inside with a solution of white vinegar and water or your favorite non-toxic cleanser.”