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Carol Petersen

Carol Petersen is an accomplished compounding pharmacist with decades of experience helping patients improve their quality of life through bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy and is a Certified Nutritional Practitioner.



Her passion to optimize health and commitment to compounding is evident in her involvement with organizations including the International College of Integrated Medicine and the American College of Apothecaries, American Pharmacists Association and the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding She was also the founder and first chair for the Compounding Special Interest Group with the American Pharmacists Association.



She is chair for the Integrated Medicine Consortium. She co-hosts a radio program “Take Charge of your Health” in the greater New York area. She is on the Medical Advisory Board for the Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research (CeMCOR.ca).
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Hormones on a Methylation Leash: Calming the Endocrine Storm

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Methylation is the biochemical maestro orchestrating a symphony of processes in the body, from gene expression to hormonal harmony. This subtle yet powerful mechanism involves adding methyl groups—tiny chemical tags—to molecules, influencing how genes behave and how hormones function. It’s a linchpin for keeping estrogens, progesterone, adrenaline, histamine, thyroid hormones, testosterone, and DHEA in check. …

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In Memory of Dr. Ronald P. Drucker

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Dr. Ronald Drucker

Ronald Peter Drucker 11 September, 1949 – 12 August, 2024 We lost a friend and a pioneer with the wellness and healthy aging community. In Memoriam Dr. Ronald P. Drucker, B.S. (M.T.A.S.C.P.), D.C. received a  Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from  Long Island University and Glen Cove Community Hospital B.S. in Medical Technology,   Additionally …

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Revolutionary Breakthrough: Eli Lilly’s Next-Generation Drug Achieves Unprecedented 24% Weight Loss in Clinical Trials

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Introduction: The Future of Weight Loss – Eli Lilly’s Groundbreaking Next-Generation Drug Eli Lilly weight loss drug, next-generation weight loss drug, breakthrough weight loss treatment, clinical trials for weight loss Introduction: In the ever-evolving field of weight loss treatments, pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly has made waves with its groundbreaking next-generation drug. With obesity rates on …

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