Episodes
At HB Pharmacy, caring for the community is our top priority which is why we’re urging you to watch this video about the dangers of Fentanyl. With overdose rates climbing, it’s imperative to educate your family, friends and loved ones. Please help spread the message to not take any medication that’s not prescribed directly for you and filled for you by a licensed pharmacy. The motivation for this video came from a Facebook Post by Marissa Caballero about her 15 year old son...
Published 04/10/22
Published 04/10/22
"Supplements are crap!"  "Supplements are too expensive!" "Supplements don't work!" We hear all of those things and more frequently. Truthfully, it's with good reason. The dietary supplement industry as a whole can lack transparency, ESPECIALLY in terms of ingredient quality and sourcing. Mike Muoio from Ortho Molecular discusses all of that and more, including why manufacturing quality, ingredient sourcing, testing, and a commitment to excellence have helped Ortho Molecular stand out as...
Published 09/13/21
Technology and innovation have advanced in many ways over the past few decades. The ways we can manage hair loss challenges are no different! John and Vince both discuss their own personal experiences with hair loss and how a new formulation can help manage hair loss challenges!  This formula in particular requires a physician prescription and is made in USP 800 certified compounding pharmacies. Please call 201-997-2010 or email [email protected] with any questions. ______ Hosted...
Published 08/30/21
LIVE!!!! Ever have trouble giving a pet medicine? Maybe dog, cat, bird, or even something less common like a ferret or lizard? Maybe the commercially available medication isn't working or isn't an option. That's where compounding comes in! We work with vets to create customized medication tailored to each individual pet. John, our compounding pharmacist, shares some incredible stories about  ______ Hosted by personal trainer / nutrition coach Vince Bellitti (NASM-CPT, WLS, Pn1) and...
Published 08/17/21
Aromatherapy certainly isn't new, but it's something that many people don't truly understand! We get questions about it all the time at the pharmacy, especially from a wellness perspective. We'll cover: - What aromatherapy is - How it works scientifically - What it can be used for - How you can use it most effectively - Product recommendations Featuring special guest, Brianna Balugas, who is a current Bio Major and pre-PA at Montclair State and an employee of ours! To catch us live, please...
Published 07/06/21
In this episode of Behind the Counter, our pharmacist will discuss allergies, why they're an issue, and then cover all of the OTC meds people commonly take. We'll also provide some recommendations! To catch us live, please LIKE https://facebook.com/hbpharmacy or follow https://instagram.com/gasparsbest and join us at 12pm Eastern Time on the third Thursday of every month. Retail / Compounding Pharmacy website: https://hbpharmacy.com Functional Pharmacy / Supplement Shop:...
Published 07/06/21
Poop.  There. We said it. While it may be gross, you can learn a TON about your health based on how your poop looks! In fact, you can use your poop to troubleshoot your health and learn what changes you need to make to improve! Plus, poop jokes are fun! To catch us live, please LIKE https://facebook.com/hbpharmacy or follow https://instagram.com/gasparsbest and join us at 12pm Eastern Time on the third Thursday of every month. Retail / Compounding Pharmacy website:...
Published 07/06/21
We've discussed this topic before with other professionals, but wanted to dive into more detail!Technically speaking, literal "detoxing" happens in our bodies every day through our livers! But that's typically not what we as consumers think about when...
Published 04/12/21
Ok...we admit we're a tad late in sharing this. Ok...we also admit that that's a big understatement.That said, how have your resolutions been going thus far? It's better to reflect and adjust NOW when you still have two thirds of 2021 left to make a...
Published 04/08/21
This video, featuring Jag Desai, MD, a pain, sports, and regenerative medicine specialist, and functional pharmacist, James Park, discuss and interesting new development called Nutrient IV Therapy.This is...exactly what it sounds like! Instead of taking...
Published 03/15/21
This video, featuring Jag Desai, MD, a pain, sports, and regenerative medicine specialist, and compounding pharmacist, John Bellitti, discuss pain management and new pain modalities.It seems like, due to Covid-19, we've all forgotten about pain...
Published 02/16/21
This video, featuring Jag Desai, MD, a pain, sports, and regenerative medicine specialist, and compounding pharmacist, John Bellitti, discuss men's health and aging optimally.Most of us are interested in "aging optimally" or gracefully. But, for...
Published 02/04/21
Detoxing is a common buzzword in the health and wellness space these days. With many conflicting products and opinions, like in much of the industry, sometimes it's difficult to determine what's legit and what's not legit.On this episode, John Preckshot...
Published 01/20/21
This isn't a live episode, but we wanted to share this information all the same!Ananda Professional, the professional grade CBD product we carry on gasparsbest.com and at HB Pharmacy, recently released a study titled "Evaluation of the effects of CBD...
Published 12/16/20
This recorded live video will NOT contain the typical advice you're expecting!We've all heard the standard "indulgence" tips. Drink more water. Load up on veggies first. Etc.That's great advice, too, but what happens when you DO indulge too much anyway?...
Published 12/02/20
We all hear about common medication side effects like drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, etc.What about nutritional side effects? That's right! More and more studies are showing that medications have nutritional side effects that are often not discussed with...
Published 10/29/20
Stress is a part of our daily lives but, perhaps right now, it's arguably at inordinately high levels for many of us.In this episode, Denise Reaves, the founder of Balanced You, an online platform for teaching yoga, meditation, and mindfulness,...
Published 09/21/20
This video, featuring Elizabeth Boyle, D.O.M.S, an anti-aging specialist and functional medicine practitioner, and compounding pharmacist, John Bellitti, discuss inflammation.Did you know that, as your second brain, much of the inflammation or causes of...
Published 08/06/20
The. Most. HILARIOUS. Moment in show history to start the episode.Vince's Grandma, Jackie, left him with some amazing final words of advice that you HAVE to hear.Hope you enjoyed this season :) Thanks for listening! See you next season!Hosted by...
Published 04/27/20
We ask uncomfortable questions on this show. Why? Because it's important that we have the answers to these questions, even if we're too afraid or uncomfortable to ask. So, we figured we'd ask for you!Especially since we make hormone replacement therapy...
Published 04/20/20
TOP RATED EPISODE ALERT! This episode was informative, fun, and even included a prank!In this episode, Nurse Danielle Choinski joined Vince and James to talk about STIs. We'll do a little time traveling back to your high school health class days to...
Published 04/13/20
We've all seen the ads. We've seen the jokes about "sketchy products" from overseas.But what's the truth about sex and hormone products that are available over the counter as dietary supplements? Is there some truth behind the "sketchiness"? What are...
Published 04/06/20
We're taking a temporary break from our regularly scheduled BTC season to talk about COVID-19.We discuss:Being proactive about COVID-19What to do if you're sickHow we're protecting patients at the pharmacyWhat we've heard about local testing...
Published 03/30/20