Johnson Compounding and Wellness Center

Fosamax may increase risk of broken bones in some women

Gary Kracoff — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:31:59 +0000

As reported on ABC News March 8th, 2010 Fosamax (alendronate) is taken to help make bones stronger, and to assist people with osteopenia or osteoporosis. Over the years there have been many reports by oral surgeons that they are seeing brittle jaw bones in many people who have been on Fosamax. Many times the bone is so [...]

Gary makes chicken vegitable soup on Fox Providence RI

Gary Kracoff — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:07:32 +0000

This morning I was down in Providence RI at Fox news. I appeared on the Rhode Show and make chicken vegitable soup. During the cooking, we discussed immune system support, how good food helps us stay healthy and why eating a healthy diet is important. The group down there was great, interested in promoting good health through [...]

FDA issues warning about the use of some asthma inhalers

Gary Kracoff — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:46:17 +0000

The following appeared in the WSJ today, February 19th, 2010. Safety experts advising the FDA have been sending up flares about various asthma drugs for several years. In 2007, a panel said GlaxoSmithKline’s Serevent and Advair should carry a warning about risks to children. In 2008, experts said Serevent and Norvartis’s Foradil shouldn’t be used for asthma any [...]

Enzymes: the keys to digestive health

Gary Kracoff — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:59:32 +0000

Eighty million Americans suffer from digestive problems on a daily basis, and special diets have become the norm. I see the reality of our struggle with impaired digestion first hand. I am writing to you today to share the story of enzymes which many believe to be the next wave of wellness in the digestion category. Many [...]

Pharmax mix and match special

Gary Kracoff — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:18:48 +0000

We have a great promotion to kick off the new year! Mix and match any Pharmax products: 3 items save 20% 6 items save 25% 12 items save 30% HLC High Potency Probiotics, Finest pure fish oil liquid and capsules, Liver support and detox caps, Bile support caps, High DHA fish oil, Finest pure fish oil with plant [...]

Johnson Compounding and Wellness is the ONLY Sterile PCAB Acredited Pharmacy in Massachusetts

Steve Bernardi — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:04:35 +0000

Many people ask us what does PCAB accredited mean? PCAB (Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board) was created by leading organizations in pharmacy for the purpose of recognizing those compounding pharmacies that have demonstarted their outstanding commitment to quality. Johnson Compounding and Wellness Center has been tested against an extremely challenging set of national standards created by [...]

Wai Lana Yoga and Fitness Products

Mary Hodgetts — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:08:40 +0000

Fitness in Harmony with the Earth In line with Johnson’s philosophy to provide our customers with health-conscious and environmentally friendly products that care for the whole person, we have introduced an eco-friendly line of yoga and fitness products by Wai Lana Green. These products include EnviroMats that have a soft and supportive surface for your [...]

Tasteburst finest pure fish oil chewables for kids

Gary Kracoff — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:37:05 +0000

Tastburst Finest Pure Fish Oil Chewables are perfect for children as the tasty chewable softgel capsule breaks open in the mouth to release the delicious natural orange flavored Pharmax Finest Pure Fish Oil. It is fun to take. Increased intake of EPA and DHA from fish oil may be highly beneficial to a wide spectrum of [...]

JCWC Health and Wellness Product Fair

Diane Bernardi — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:10:16 +0000

Wednesday, December 16th,2009 11AM to 2PM Last month’s fair was such a success that we decided to do it again. There will be representation from Flora, Luvalla , Rainbow Light, Organix South, Aloe Life & Modern Mermaids. We will have tastings of a great protein drink, berry antioxidant drink, Yogi tea and some incredibly [...]

Gary talks to Gene Lavanchy at Fox News Thursday November 12, 2009 about what to do for the flu

Diane Bernardi — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:17:35 +0000

This morning I was interviewed by Gene Lavanchy at Fox News about what you can do to support your immune system so you don’t get sick. We talked about diet, stress reduction, good foods, and also what to do if you begin to feel sick. We also spoke about what can be given safely to children [...]

Child Doses Of Tamiflu In Short Supply

Gary Kracoff — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:46:52 +0000

Pharmacist Stephen Bernardi appeared on WBZ TV 6:00 Evening News Thursday October 29th concerning the shortage of children’s Tamiflu. Johnson Compounding and Wellness Center in their state of the art sterile compounding room is custom compounding this medications for doctors and their patients. To date, only 60 pharmacies out of over 56,000 nationwide have successfully completed [...]

ViraStop 2X Enzymedica

Diane Bernardi — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:10:26 +0000

Protease enzymes break down proteins, be they proteins in the digestive system, cellular debris or toxins in the blood. Not all proteases, however, can break down all proteins. Therapeutic protease enzymes go beyond digestion, travel through our bloodstream and serve as catalysts to metabolism, detoxification and immune activity. The proteolytic enzymes in ViraStop 2X support [...]

Candidase and Probiotics to the Rescue

Gary Kracoff — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:05:14 +0000

Candida albicans is a yeast-like fungus that normally lives in healthy balance in the body. It is found mostly in the intestines, genital tract, mouth and throat. When the balance is upset, overgrowth results. This occurs mostly with the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics that destroy the healthy micro-flora and a weakened immune system from long-standing [...]

Do you burp when you take Omega-3 fish oil?

Gary Kracoff — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:36:14 +0000

Fats are labeled as essential or non-essential. Essential fats (EFA’s) must be consumed through diet or supplements because the body cannot synthesize them. Popular supplements that provide EFA’s come in the form of oils such as fish oils, flax oil, borage oil, krill, coconut and evening primrose oil. Many of us know the importance of Essential [...]

Drug Shortage Update: Armour Thyroid

Gary Kracoff — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:12:39 +0000

When a product becomes commercially unavailable, it does not mean the end of the line for that specific product. The same can be said for drug shortages of widely prescribed treatments such as Armour Thyroid. Physicians and pharmacists alike are able to refer their patients to Johnson Compounding & Wellness Center for a specially tailored [...]

Time to prepare for the Flu

Gary Kracoff — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:13:06 +0000

“Eat well, get a good night’s sleep, wash you hands well before eating or touching your face” This is what mothers have been saying for generations. They are right. If we eat well, are well rested and take care of our hygiene, we can prevent many illnesses. There are a few more things that can help our [...]

Introducing a Whole New Fish Oil with a difference

Gary Kracoff — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:46:25 +0000

A Whole New Approach To Fish Oil New Chapter® is proud to offer a whole-food approach to fish oil and an alternative to the fractionated, highly processed and “purified” oils on the market today. From the pristine, protected waters of Alaska directly to you, Wholemega is 100% wild-caught salmon oil; rigorously tested to ensure each capsule [...]

MagneDerm Transdermal Magnesium Gel

Gary Kracoff — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:24:01 +0000

MagneDerm™ is a pure, 100% natural solution of magnesium chloride coming from high quality magnesium salt derived from the depths of the earth’s interior-all from the acient Zechstein Seabed in Europe. Ultra-pure and untouched by pollutants, this magnesium salt was protected at depths of over 5000 feet in the Zechstein Seabed for the past 250 million [...]

Hormone testing the easy way

Gary Kracoff — Mon, 18 May 2009 19:30:07 +0000

We now stock saliva and blood spot testing kits. These kits allow home collection of saliva and blood spot samples, prepaid shipping to the lab. Tests include Vitamin D, Female and Male panels, CardioMetabolic profiles, Adrenal, Thyroid, hs-c-reactive Protein, A1c, Cholesterol levels to name a few. The kits are no charge, and you pay the lab [...]

Stop Constipation: Natural Relief in 4 Easy Steps!

Gary Kracoff — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:22:29 +0000

Constipation is defined as having infrequent bowel movements with stools that are typically hard, dry and difficult to eliminate. Side effects may include abdominal pain and bloating. If not addressed and treated properly, constipation can often lead to more serious health problems. For example, it slows down food transit time, allowing putrefied material to remain [...]