May 2025 Archive — MailMyPrescriptions Pharmacy Guide

This month we published four practical reads that help you make smarter choices about medicines, supplements, and food swaps. Want real-world takes on hormone therapy? Curious whether chestnut flour can improve digestion? Interested in easy herbal options for skin and water retention? You’ll find clear, usable info in each piece.

Our Premarin article explains what this estrogen therapy does, who usually gets it, and the main risks to watch for. The post mixes plain facts with patient stories so you understand both the science and how treatment plays out in daily life. If you’re weighing HRT options, that piece highlights questions to bring to your clinician.

The chestnut flour guide focuses on gut health. Chestnut flour is gluten-free and packs prebiotic fiber that can feed good gut bacteria. We cover how to use it in baking, simple recipe swaps, and when to start slowly so your digestion adjusts without discomfort.

For herbal support, the calendula article shows where this old-school plant helps most: skin healing, mild anti-inflammatory support, and gentle immune aid. You get practical tips on forms (tea, topical, extract), safe dosing ideas, and a short note about allergies and interactions to keep in mind.

Finally, our Lasix OTC alternatives piece lists over-the-counter and herbal diuretics that people try for mild fluid retention. It explains how herbal options work differently from prescription loop diuretics, what to expect, and why some choices spare potassium while others don’t. There’s also guidance on when you must see a doctor instead of self-treating.

Quick takeaways

Premarin: Talk to your clinician about personal risks—history of clots, heart disease, and breast cancer change the balance of benefits and harms. Ask about dose, formulation, and non-hormonal options if you’re cautious.

Chestnut flour: Start by replacing 10–25% of wheat flour in a recipe, then increase as you test texture and taste. Mix with a binder like xanthan gum in gluten-free breads and try it in pancakes or muffins first.

Calendula: For skin irritation, use a calendula salve and patch-test first. If you take blood thinners or have ragweed allergies, check with your healthcare provider before using supplements.

Lasix OTC alternatives: Over-the-counter herbal diuretics can ease mild water retention but won’t replace prescription needs for heart or kidney disease. Monitor symptoms and electrolyte changes, and consult a clinician if swelling is sudden or severe.

How to use these posts

Pick the article that matches your immediate question and read the full post for details and sources. Bookmark helpful guides, note any questions for your provider, and don’t start new meds or supplements without a quick check-in with a clinician—especially if you have chronic conditions or take prescriptions. If you want more on any topic, use the site search or drop a comment on the article; we’ll expand the guides based on what readers ask for.