In this episode of Made to Be Whole, host Krista Michener welcomes Randy Breton, pharmacist and compounding expert from Infuserve America, for an insightful conversation about the science and best practices behind compounding pharmacy, IV therapies, and the management of chronic infections like Lyme disease. Randy shares his unique journey from biology student to pharmacist, innovations in compounding for complex conditions, and breaks down the latest trends—including microdosing IV antibiotics and the use of specialized delivery methods for tough-to-treat infections. If you’ve ever wondered how tailored medicine and integrative pharmacy could be the key to your healing, this episode is packed with expertise you won’t want to miss.Topics discussed in this episode:The journey from biology to pharmacy: How Randy Breton became a compounding specialistCompounding vs. retail pharmacy: What makes compounding crucial for chronic and complex health conditions?Behind the scenes at Infuserve America: Supporting Lyme and chronic infection patients nationwideIV therapies for Lyme and chronic infections: When are IV antibiotics appropriate, and who benefits most?Breaking barriers: Biofilms, absorption, and getting medication where it’s neededSpecialized pharmacy solutions: Bladder instillations, inhaled antibiotics, and the science of localized treatmentsThe realities of insurance, reimbursement, and investing in your own healing journeyThe importance of collaboration between pharmacists, providers, and patients for optimal outcomesResources mentioned in this episode:Infuserve America – Learn more about Randy Breton’s compounding pharmacy and servicesHave questions for Krista or Randy? Call/text the podcast info line at (330) 439-0686 and your question could be featured in a future episode!Don’t miss part two—subscribe to Made to Be Whole today and be the first to hear the upcoming episode diving into methylene blue and more treatment topics!Visit AH Integrative Health for referenced materials, blog posts, and additional info to help you on your healing journey.Stay tuned, and remember: You were made to be whole.All resources mentioned on the show can be found at: https://ahpintegrativehealth.com/Any references to any particular people, including family, have been shared with prior consent.Transcripts and notes generated with Descript and Castmagic and then edited by human eyes and hands. Lightly edited and produced by BiCurean Consulting, BiCurean.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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