Besides simple “diet and exercise,” women have to be diligent with everything from their skin and teeth to their heart health and reproductive well-being.

That’s why, more and more, women are visiting pharmacies like ours for solutions we provide that go beyond prescriptions.

  • Bio-identical hormone replacement for both women and men
  • Cold and flu remedies
  • Treatment for aches and pains
  • Support for stress and anxiety issues
  • Care during pregnancy and for newborns
  • Advice and women’s health information
  • Vitamin levels and allergies
  • Normal sleep patterns

Stress and Adrenal Function

The adrenal glands, located above the kidneys, play a crucial role in regulating the body's response to stress. The adrenal glands produce hormones, such as cortisol, that are involved in the stress response.

Cortisol helps the body respond to stress by increasing blood sugar levels, suppressing the immune system, and promoting inflammation.

Chronic stress can have a negative impact on adrenal function, leading to adrenal fatigue or adrenal insufficiency. Adrenal fatigue occurs when the adrenal glands become overworked and can no longer produce enough hormones to meet the body's demands. This can result in a variety of symptoms, including fatigue, low blood pressure, and difficulty sleeping.

Adrenal insufficiency, also known as Addison's Disease, occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones to meet the body's needs. This can result in a variety of symptoms, including fatigue, weakness, and low blood sugar levels. Pharmacists can play a crucial role in managing adrenal function and adrenal fatigue. They can assist in testing for adrenal insufficiency, recommend natural hormone replacement therapy, and monitor its effectiveness. In addition, pharmacists can provide guidance on lifestyle changes, such as stress management, that can help improve adrenal function and reduce the risk of adrenal fatigue.

In conclusion, the adrenal glands play a critical role in the body's response to stress.

Chronic stress can lead to adrenal fatigue or adrenal insufficiency, which can result in a variety of symptoms.

LeFave Pharmacy also provides compounding services, a safe and effective way to prepare customized medications for women.

Our pharmacist, Kristine Spicer, Pharm.D., who has extensive training and experience in women's health with a special interest in hormone replacement, is available by appointment for one-on-one patient consultations, saliva hormone testing, formal recommendations to your physician, and a complete follow-up program for all of your hormonal needs.

Looking For More Information?

Check out our downloadable resources to find out more!

Weight Management

Testing Catalog

Saliva Testing

Neurotransmitters

Menopause

Adrenal Stress

Patient Glossary

New Patient Consult

Follow-Up for Existing Customers

HRT Welcome Packet