We are pleased to announce that Dr. Bijana Devo, ND will begin seeing patients at the Pacific Compounds Pharmacy Wellness Office every Thursday beginning June 17, 2010.
Dr. Devo supports her patients in achieving greater health through education, lifestyle modification and gentle, focused interventions. Trained as a primary care physician, Dr. Devo works with patients at all levels of health to promote freedom from pain, greater energy, immunity and well-being. Dr. Devo is also a licensed acupunctuist and blends eastern medicine with western natural medicine to create deep, lasting change.
She particularly enjoys working with:
· emotional health and stress reduction
· allergies, asthma
· digestive disorders
· pain management
· healthy weight maintanence
· women's health
· endocrine/hormonal imbalances
· adjunctive cancer care, including prevention strategies and treatment support
· young adult health
· preventive care
· insomnia, fatigue, low energy
Dr. Devo's treatment offerings include
· acupuncture and Chinese herbs
· diet and lifestyle counseling
· medical nutrition using whole foods and nutritional supplements
· botanical (herbal) medicine
· energetic medicine, including biotherapeutic drainage, flower essences, homeopathy, cell salts
· hydrotherapy
· women's health including annual gynecological exams and general health screenings.
Personal Background
Dr. Bijana Devo was raised in the mid-West, where her love of the biological sciences developed through close association with nature. She graduated Cum laude in Biology and Psychology from Kalamazoo College. After a brief internship with Pharmacia, Dr. Devo developed a strong interest in natural healing methods and moved to Portland to pursue further studies. She has since received her masters in Acupuncture and a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) where she did an extensive internship in women’s health. When not engaged in professional pursuits, Dr. Devo enjoys expanding her knowledge of foods and skills in the kitchen, traveling near and far and getting outdoors with her partner and their canine companion.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Friday, January 15, 2010
Having Trouble Filling Your Thyroid Prescription?
Many patients are finding that their thyroid medication is on back-order and have been unable to fill their prescriptions. Armour Thyroid, Natur-throid and Westhroid have all been on back -order for several months. Some patients have beeen switched over to Synthroid during this shortage, but not all of them do as well on a preparation that contains only T4 thyroid hormone, unlike the others which contain both T3 and T4.
But there is good news! A compounding pharmacy can prepare thyroid medications for you. Through compounding pharmacy, you have three choices of thyroid medications:
Compounded Desiccated Thyroid:
Our compounding pharmacy has a large supply of pure desiccated thyroid powder. We use this to formulate thyroid medications with the same components as the commercially available medicines. And compounded thyroid medications can be made in whatever strength the doctor orders for the patient. The strengths we can provide are not limited like the commercial brands are. This way, each thyroid medication can be individualized to the patient's exact needs.
Compounded Plant-Based T4 and T3:
We can also compound T3 and T4 separately or combine them in any ratio the doctor orders. An added advantage is that we can make T3 and T4 in sustained-release form.
Mixtures of Desiccated Thyroid with T3 and T4:
As a third option, we can combine desiccated thyroid with plant-based T3 and/or T4 all into one capsule and these can be formulated as immediate or sustained-release. This gives the prescriber yet another option to help find the dosage, and dosage form, that works best for the patient.
So, there are lots of choices to replace your thyroid hormones. Desiccated thyroid matches Armour, Natur-throid and Westhroid. Plant-based T3 and T4 matches Cytomel and Synthroid. Or, you can have mixtures of all these and the best part is that they can be customized to the exact strength you need. No more cutting pills or trying to remember to take different quantities of pills on alternating days and they can all be made sustained-release for you.
If you'd like more information about thyroid medications, please call the pharmacy at 503-640-3080.
But there is good news! A compounding pharmacy can prepare thyroid medications for you. Through compounding pharmacy, you have three choices of thyroid medications:
Compounded Desiccated Thyroid:
Our compounding pharmacy has a large supply of pure desiccated thyroid powder. We use this to formulate thyroid medications with the same components as the commercially available medicines. And compounded thyroid medications can be made in whatever strength the doctor orders for the patient. The strengths we can provide are not limited like the commercial brands are. This way, each thyroid medication can be individualized to the patient's exact needs.
Compounded Plant-Based T4 and T3:
We can also compound T3 and T4 separately or combine them in any ratio the doctor orders. An added advantage is that we can make T3 and T4 in sustained-release form.
Mixtures of Desiccated Thyroid with T3 and T4:
As a third option, we can combine desiccated thyroid with plant-based T3 and/or T4 all into one capsule and these can be formulated as immediate or sustained-release. This gives the prescriber yet another option to help find the dosage, and dosage form, that works best for the patient.
So, there are lots of choices to replace your thyroid hormones. Desiccated thyroid matches Armour, Natur-throid and Westhroid. Plant-based T3 and T4 matches Cytomel and Synthroid. Or, you can have mixtures of all these and the best part is that they can be customized to the exact strength you need. No more cutting pills or trying to remember to take different quantities of pills on alternating days and they can all be made sustained-release for you.
If you'd like more information about thyroid medications, please call the pharmacy at 503-640-3080.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Happy New Year!
Thank you to all the wonderful folks who made 2009 a very wonderful year for all of us here at Pacific Compounds Pharmacy. It has been an honor getting to know you and very rewarding for us to be able to help you.
Do you have any New Years' resolutions you'd like help with, like losing weight, quitting smoking, or some other health concern? If so, look down our list of upcoming seminars over to the right of this article to see if we have a seminar that addresses your concern. If not, please give us a call and we'll be happy to work with you one on one to achieve your health needs!
Happy, Healthy New Year!
from the staff at Pacific Compounds Pharmacy
Do you have any New Years' resolutions you'd like help with, like losing weight, quitting smoking, or some other health concern? If so, look down our list of upcoming seminars over to the right of this article to see if we have a seminar that addresses your concern. If not, please give us a call and we'll be happy to work with you one on one to achieve your health needs!
Happy, Healthy New Year!
from the staff at Pacific Compounds Pharmacy
Friday, October 30, 2009
Ladies Night Out! - Menopausibilities
Menopausibilities at the MAC!
The Conversation for Women continues . . .
November 5, 2009 from 5-10 pm.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Chronic Fatigue: The Whole World Starts at 3 PM
Don't let Chronic Fatigue ruin your Holiday Season! Come learn what it is and how to resolve it......
There seems to be a lot of controversy surrounding the existence of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Many doctors refuse to even diagnose the condition while others believe there is a virus to blame. In this one hour presentation, Dr. Arcoma Gonzalez will demystify the controversy of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome into a very practical workable treatment and management briefing. The symptoms of unrelenting fatigue, trouble with concentration, sore throat; tender lymph nodes; muscle pain; multi-joint pain; dizziness, and problems with balance do not need to rule your life anymore. The answer for most people is not Prozac, but a life balancing strategy that can support the biochemical component as well as the specific needs of the individual. Explore with Dr. Arcoma Gonzalez, the practical steps on the path of balance and of regaining the freedom that you deserve.
This seminar will be held at Pacific Compounds Pharmacy.
When: Wednesday, November 11th at 7:00pm
Where: 327 SE 3rd Avenue, Hillsboro
Guest Speaker: Dr. Arcoma Gonzalez
Cost: $10.00
Please call 503-640-3080 or come by and reserve your seat early, seating is limited.
There seems to be a lot of controversy surrounding the existence of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Many doctors refuse to even diagnose the condition while others believe there is a virus to blame. In this one hour presentation, Dr. Arcoma Gonzalez will demystify the controversy of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome into a very practical workable treatment and management briefing. The symptoms of unrelenting fatigue, trouble with concentration, sore throat; tender lymph nodes; muscle pain; multi-joint pain; dizziness, and problems with balance do not need to rule your life anymore. The answer for most people is not Prozac, but a life balancing strategy that can support the biochemical component as well as the specific needs of the individual. Explore with Dr. Arcoma Gonzalez, the practical steps on the path of balance and of regaining the freedom that you deserve.
This seminar will be held at Pacific Compounds Pharmacy.
When: Wednesday, November 11th at 7:00pm
Where: 327 SE 3rd Avenue, Hillsboro
Guest Speaker: Dr. Arcoma Gonzalez
Cost: $10.00
Please call 503-640-3080 or come by and reserve your seat early, seating is limited.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
What To Do About The Flu?
Are you prepared for the coming attack of the H1N1 virus?
In early October, the Centers for Disease Control began shipping the H1N1 vaccine across the nation. About 251 million doses will be used to protect the masses. Many reading this article may be anxiously waiting your turn to receive one. Others skeptical about whether getting this vaccine is a good idea.
For now, the best defenses are washing your hands frequently, disinfecting cell phones, door handles, and office pens. Don’t forget getting plenty of rest and exercise, and sneezing or coughing in your sleeve. However, the best defense truly lies with building a strong immune system.
You can look in your kitchen for help. That’s right – foods can be a great way to boost your immune system, keeping you healthy. Here are a few helpful tips this season to naturally strengthen you and your loved one’s immune system.
Dr. Seibert’s A through Z nutrient tips:
Vitamin A/Beta Carotene- Helps boost Natural Killer (NK) cells used as first line of defense to kill virus infected cells. Foods: carrots, pumpkin, squash, sweet potatoes, yams.
Vitamin C – Strengthens white blood cells for fighting infection. Lowers histamine levels that cause nasal congestion. Foods: broccoli, brussel sprouts, jicama, mango, oranges, papaya.
Homemade Chicken Soup - Contains natural chemical, acetylcysteine - helps thin mucous in lungs making it easier to expel. Remember to add lots of veggies – all colorful along with warming spices below– ginger, garlic, red pepper, tumeric.
Vitamin D3 – Research now shows D3 helps immune system fight off virus attacks. Best to supplement up to 5000 IUs daily during winter season.
Horseradish Root - Mucous moving foods known as mucokinectic agent - releases waves of fluids that make eyes water and noses run. Helps break up congestion in sinus and lung bronchial passages.
Garlic – Increases NK cells. Contains alliin – gives garlic its flavor and helps regulate mucous flow.
Ginger – Destroys influenza viruses.
Omega 3 – Halts inflammatory cytokines that create fever, headaches, body pains. Foods: flaxseeds, halibut, salmon, walnuts.
Quercitin – Prevents virus from multiplying and blocks histamine. Foods: apples, capers, onions, red grapes, tea.
Hot Red Peppers – Mucokinectic agent –contains chemical resembling guaifenesin – used in cough formulas without side effects! Drink 10-20 drops of Tabasco sauce in water per day will do the trick.
Shiitake Mushrooms – Boost immunity – antiviral.
Tumeric – Blocks virus from entering your respiratory system-so H1N1 can’t replicate. Foods: curry powders, mustard.
Yogurt – Increases NK cell activity, revs up antibodies. 1-2 cups daily.
Zinc – Deficiency seen in elderly and those with weak immune systems. Foods: oysters, raw pumpkin seeds, yogurt.
So don’t delay- get to your grocery store and stock up with these wonderful foods that provide the best offense to the flu!
Stay Well,
Dr. Seibert
If you cannot get enough of these foods in your diet, supplements will help to make sure you're getting all these vitamins and nutrients. Pacific Compounds Pharmacy carries many of these supplements and Pharmacist Natalie Gustafson is there to advise you. Please stop in and ask her how to protect yourself from the flu, she's there to help!
In early October, the Centers for Disease Control began shipping the H1N1 vaccine across the nation. About 251 million doses will be used to protect the masses. Many reading this article may be anxiously waiting your turn to receive one. Others skeptical about whether getting this vaccine is a good idea.
For now, the best defenses are washing your hands frequently, disinfecting cell phones, door handles, and office pens. Don’t forget getting plenty of rest and exercise, and sneezing or coughing in your sleeve. However, the best defense truly lies with building a strong immune system.
You can look in your kitchen for help. That’s right – foods can be a great way to boost your immune system, keeping you healthy. Here are a few helpful tips this season to naturally strengthen you and your loved one’s immune system.
Dr. Seibert’s A through Z nutrient tips:
Vitamin A/Beta Carotene- Helps boost Natural Killer (NK) cells used as first line of defense to kill virus infected cells. Foods: carrots, pumpkin, squash, sweet potatoes, yams.
Vitamin C – Strengthens white blood cells for fighting infection. Lowers histamine levels that cause nasal congestion. Foods: broccoli, brussel sprouts, jicama, mango, oranges, papaya.
Homemade Chicken Soup - Contains natural chemical, acetylcysteine - helps thin mucous in lungs making it easier to expel. Remember to add lots of veggies – all colorful along with warming spices below– ginger, garlic, red pepper, tumeric.
Vitamin D3 – Research now shows D3 helps immune system fight off virus attacks. Best to supplement up to 5000 IUs daily during winter season.
Horseradish Root - Mucous moving foods known as mucokinectic agent - releases waves of fluids that make eyes water and noses run. Helps break up congestion in sinus and lung bronchial passages.
Garlic – Increases NK cells. Contains alliin – gives garlic its flavor and helps regulate mucous flow.
Ginger – Destroys influenza viruses.
Omega 3 – Halts inflammatory cytokines that create fever, headaches, body pains. Foods: flaxseeds, halibut, salmon, walnuts.
Quercitin – Prevents virus from multiplying and blocks histamine. Foods: apples, capers, onions, red grapes, tea.
Hot Red Peppers – Mucokinectic agent –contains chemical resembling guaifenesin – used in cough formulas without side effects! Drink 10-20 drops of Tabasco sauce in water per day will do the trick.
Shiitake Mushrooms – Boost immunity – antiviral.
Tumeric – Blocks virus from entering your respiratory system-so H1N1 can’t replicate. Foods: curry powders, mustard.
Yogurt – Increases NK cell activity, revs up antibodies. 1-2 cups daily.
Zinc – Deficiency seen in elderly and those with weak immune systems. Foods: oysters, raw pumpkin seeds, yogurt.
So don’t delay- get to your grocery store and stock up with these wonderful foods that provide the best offense to the flu!
Stay Well,
Dr. Seibert
If you cannot get enough of these foods in your diet, supplements will help to make sure you're getting all these vitamins and nutrients. Pacific Compounds Pharmacy carries many of these supplements and Pharmacist Natalie Gustafson is there to advise you. Please stop in and ask her how to protect yourself from the flu, she's there to help!
Friday, October 9, 2009
Weight Loss and Hormone Balance Seminar
Weight Loss Seminar -
Are Your Hormones Making You Fat?
Learn how hormone balance plays a crucial role in weight loss. Balancing your hormones can help you on the road to a slimmer you!
Wednesday, October 14th At 7:00 pm
At Pacific Compounds Pharmacy
Featured Speaker: Dr. Crystal Hannan
of the
In Health Naturopathic Clinic
This seminar will cover the reasons why you may be gaining weight or suffering with some of the other symptoms of hormone deficiency. Dr. Hannan will lay out some simple, easy steps that you can take to get your weight back under control.
Seats are limited and reservations are required. Please call early to reserve your seat - 503-640-3080.
Price is FREE! The length of the seminar is approximately 90 minutes and the doctor will have a question and answer period after. One lucky seminar attendee will get a free copy of the Sonoma Diet book.
Are Your Hormones Making You Fat?
Learn how hormone balance plays a crucial role in weight loss. Balancing your hormones can help you on the road to a slimmer you!
Wednesday, October 14th At 7:00 pm
At Pacific Compounds Pharmacy
Featured Speaker: Dr. Crystal Hannan
of the
In Health Naturopathic Clinic
This seminar will cover the reasons why you may be gaining weight or suffering with some of the other symptoms of hormone deficiency. Dr. Hannan will lay out some simple, easy steps that you can take to get your weight back under control.
Seats are limited and reservations are required. Please call early to reserve your seat - 503-640-3080.
Price is FREE! The length of the seminar is approximately 90 minutes and the doctor will have a question and answer period after. One lucky seminar attendee will get a free copy of the Sonoma Diet book.
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