Behind The Counter

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 discuss the more common STIs, what you should do if you think you have one, different options and treatments, and much more! Watch until the end to see the hilarious prank Danielle plays on Vince!

Episode intro featuring Vince's Grandma, Jackie Bellitti.

Hosted by personal trainer / nutrition coach Vince Bellitti (NASM-CPT, WLS, Pn1) and pharmacist James Park (RPh, PharmD). Both with Gaspar's Best and HB Pharmacy. Featuring Nurse Danielle Choinski.

This episode was filmed at HB Pharmacy in North Arlington, NJ.

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 some other non-traditional methods people use to boost their libido and performance? What's the craziest thing you've heard someone do to "boost performance"?

We'll cover all of that and more on this week's episode!

Hosted by personal trainer / nutrition coach Vince Bellitti (NASM-CPT, WLS, Pn1) and pharmacist James Park (RPh, PharmD). Both with Gaspar's Best and HB Pharmacy.

This episode was filmed at HB Pharmacy in North Arlington, NJ.

We're taking a temporary break from our regularly scheduled BTC season to talk about COVID-19.

We discuss:

• Being proactive about COVID-19
• What to do if you're sick
• How we're protecting patients at the pharmacy
• What we've heard about local testing centers
• Immune support products

Hosted by personal trainer / nutrition coach Vince Bellitti (NASM-CPT, WLS, Pn1). Featuring pharmacist James Park (RPh, PharmD). Both are with Gaspar's Best and HB Pharmacy.

This episode was filmed at HB Pharmacy in North Arlington, NJ.

Many of us look at Birth Control almost like we look at multivitamin. It's no big deal, just something you take every day. But the truth is oral contraceptives contain hormones that you're putting into your body! Though typically safe, there are a few things you should keep in mind while taking Birth Control. In this episode, we'll also cover the different types of oral contraceptives and why you should keep your physician and pharmacist in the loop if you're experiencing different side effects.

Hosted by personal trainer / nutrition coach Vince Bellitti (NASM-CPT, WLS, Pn1) and pharmacist Lina Oh (RPh, PharmD). Both with Gaspar's Best and HB Pharmacy.

Introduction featuring Vince's grandma, Jackie Bellitti. Jackie is Gaspar's wife.

Introduction:Was birth control a thing in your generation?

This episode was filmed at HB Pharmacy in North Arlington, NJ.

Dr. Elizabeth Boyle, D.O.M.S (holistic Medical doctor trained in Medical Acupuncture, Functional and Regenerative Medicine, Homeopathic Medicine use, and Metabolic Nutrition) is back for another episode!

This time, she does a deep dive into Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy with Compounding Pharmacist, John Bellitti. They talk about what BHRT is, how it differs from commercially available treatments, and the pros and cons of this sort of therapy. BHRT medication is made from scratch with specific directions from a physician by a compounding pharmacy.

Hosted by personal trainer / nutrition coach Vince Bellitti (NASM-CPT, WLS, Pn1) and Compounding Pharmacist John Bellitti (RPh). Both with Gaspar's Best and HB Pharmacy.

This episode was filmed at Divine Awakenings Healing Spa in Clifton, NJ (https://the-younger-you.com/)

We have an extra special guest this week! Dr. Elizabeth Boyle, D.O.M.S, who is a holistic Medical doctor who trained in Medical Acupuncture, Functional and Regenerative Medicine, Homeopathic Medicine use, and Metabolic Nutrition, talks with us about anti-aging and the importance of our hormone levels as we age.

There are many factors that influence our ability to "age optimally", many of which Dr. Boyle covers in this episode.

Hosted by personal trainer / nutrition coach Vince Bellitti (NASM-CPT, WLS, Pn1) and Compounding Pharmacist John Bellitti (RPh). Both with Gaspar's Best and HB Pharmacy.

This episode was filmed at Divine Awakenings Healing Spa in Clifton, NJ (https://the-younger-you.com/)

We get TONS of questions at the pharmacy every day about "the little blue pill" and other medication for erectile dysfunction or generation sexual performance.

Well, since it can be awkward to bring up some of these questions, we figured we'd bring them up and answer them for you!

What are the differences between all of these medications? How do they work and are they safe? Are there any side effects I should be concerned about with continued use? Do people actually get erections lasting longer than 4 hours?

We'll answer all of those questions and more on this episode.

Hosted by personal trainer / nutrition coach Vince Bellitti (NASM-CPT, WLS, Pn1) and pharmacist James Park (RPh, PharmD). Both with Gaspar's Best and HB Pharmacy.

This episode was filmed at HB Pharmacy in North Arlington, NJ.

Your libido naturally wanes as you age, but it's not that simple. Yes, we're not getting any younger, but there are a multitude of different factors that can affect your libido outside of natural aging. These factors include your diet, the exercise you do, different toxins in your environment you may be exposed to, the medication you're taking, etc. That's the focus of our discussion in this episode.

Hosted by personal trainer / nutrition coach Vince Bellitti (NASM-CPT, WLS, Pn1) and pharmacist Sheldon Nguyen (RPh, PharmD). Both with Gaspar's Best and HB Pharmacy.

Introduction featuring Vince's grandma, Jackie Bellitti. Jackie is Gaspar's wife.

Introduction: How Did Older Generations View Sex?

This episode was filmed at HB Pharmacy in North Arlington, NJ.

We've got a lot of fun stuff to talk about from Season Two! Per your feedback, we've included a few more guests who will be speaking about everything from STDs to Hormone Replacement Therapy! Check out this preview of what's sure to be an awesome season!

Hosted by personal trainer / nutrition coach Vince Bellitti (NASM-CPT, WLS, Pn1) and pharmacist James Park (RPh, PharmD). Both with Gaspar's Best and HB Pharmacy.

Introduction featuring Vince's grandma, Jackie Bellitti. Jackie is Gaspar's wife.

This episode was filmed at HB Pharmacy in North Arlington, NJ.

Here's a quick summary of everything we've covered in Season One of Behind The Counter!

We talked about stress and anxiety myths, medication related to stress and anxiety, alcohol, and even different products like dietary supplements and CBD that often claim to have benefits related to stress and anxiety.

We'll see you in Season Two...coming February 2020!

Hosted by personal trainer / nutrition coach Vince Bellitti (NASM-CPT, WLS, Pn1). Featuring pharmacist James Park (RPh, PharmD). Both are with Gaspar's Best and HB Pharmacy.

This episode was filmed at HB Pharmacy in North Arlington, NJ.

We have an extra special guest today! For those of you who don't know, "Gaspar's Best" is named after Gaspar Bellitti, who started HB Pharmacy in 1964. Gaspar's legacy and values are still prevalent in the pharmacy today. We created Gaspar's Best to continue his legacy, but also to add an element of proactive health to the pharmacy.

Gaspar passed in 2009. However, Gaspar's wife (and Vince's Grandma), Jackie, is alive and kicking it at 93 years young.

We thought it would be fun to share the health and wellness perspective of someone who's literally been on earth almost 94 years and still going strong! 

Hosted by personal trainer / nutrition coach Vince Bellitti (NASM-CPT, WLS, Pn1) and featuring his grandma, Jackie Bellitti. Both are with Gaspar's Best and HB Pharmacy.

This episode was filmed at HB Pharmacy in North Arlington, NJ.

We get A TON of questions about CBD every day at the pharmacy. Side note...that's awesome! You should always talk to a qualified professional who can work with your physician before trying anything new like CBD.

We've done seminars about CBD. Webinars. Live videos. Individual consultations. You name it, we've talked about it. So, we decided to take the most common questions we get and answer them on this episode of Behind the Counter!

Hosted by personal trainer / nutrition coach Vince Bellitti (NASM-CPT, WLS, Pn1). Featuring pharmacist James Park (RPh, PharmD). Both are with Gaspar's Best and HB Pharmacy.

This episode was filmed at HB Pharmacy in North Arlington, NJ.

Have you ever noticed that, when you've tried to refill your anxiety meds or other controlled meds, you may get a "weird look" at the pharmacy? Or why sometimes your medication isn't covered by your insurance? Or has your pharmacist ever mentioned "the PMP" to you?

There often is a lack of transparency in healthcare, so we wanted to take the time to shed some light on controlled medication specifically for stress and anxiety.

Why are these meds controlled? What is the pharmacist doing on the computer when you bring in a script? How is the DEA involved in this process?

We will cover all of that and more in an interesting discussion about the behind the scenes process of filling a controlled medication in this week's episode of Behind The Counter!

Hosted by personal trainer / nutrition coach Vince Bellitti (NASM-CPT, WLS, Pn1). Featuring pharmacists Sheldon Nguyen (RPh, PharmD) and James Park (RPh, PharmD). All three are with Gaspar's Best and HB Pharmacy.

This episode was filmed at HB Pharmacy in North Arlington, NJ.

Many people are skeptical about yoga and meditation. Mostly, this is because there are some common misconceptions about what "meditation" is and how you can go about "meditating". Meditation can have a major impact on your stress and anxiety levels in a natural way. Our goal for this episode is to help open your mind to other forms of managing stress and anxiety without needing to take a pill!

Hosted by personal trainer / nutrition coach Vince Bellitti (NASM-CPT, WLS, Pn1) with Gaspar's Best and HB Pharmacy. Featuring Frankie Krysman, certified personal trainer and Yin Yoga Instructor (NASM-CPT, CES, CBT, PES, FNS, Yin Yoga Levels 1-3).

This episode was filmed at HB Pharmacy in North Arlington, NJ.

CBD is everywhere these days! But it it really safe? Some claim it's a miracle product. Others are more skeptical.

The challenge with CBD is that there isn't too much that's clinically proven, so many "claims" we see out there are speculative and often not backed by proper research. In this episode, our pharmacists will share their own research based on studies they've read and anecdotal experience in counseling their patients on using CBD products.

Hosted by personal trainer / nutrition coach Vince Bellitti (NASM-CPT, WLS, Pn1). Featuring pharmacists James Park (RPh, PharmD) and Deirdre Sullivan (RPh). All three are with Gaspar's Best and HB Pharmacy.

This episode was filmed at HB Pharmacy in North Arlington, NJ.

We get this question A LOT at the pharmacy. Whether it's brand vs. generic or alprazolam vs. clonazepam, we've heard it all.

All stress and anxiety meds have some safety concerns you should be aware of as a consumer. Many that are used to help people "fall asleep" don't typically promote a "restful sleep". However, there is a place for these meds in terms of immediate stress/anxiety relief. It's important to understand how these meds work, the differences between them, what they "can do" and "can't do", and how they affect your body. These are things we frequently counsel our patients on at the pharmacy.

Hosted by personal trainer / nutrition coach Vince Bellitti (NASM-CPT, WLS, Pn1). Featuring pharmacists Sheldon Nguyen (RPh, PharmD) and John Bellitti (RPh). All three are with Gaspar's Best and HB Pharmacy.

This episode was filmed at HB Pharmacy in North Arlington, NJ.

Everyone's got there go-to "hangover cure". Maybe it's greasy food. Maybe it's the "hair of the dog". Or maybe you have a favorite electrolyte blend product.

We'll discuss the efficacy of all of these "cures". John, one of the pharmacists in the episode, has worked at HB Pharmacy on New Year's Day for the past 20 years...so he's heard it all!

Hosted by personal trainer / nutrition coach Vince Bellitti (NASM-CPT, WLS, Pn1) and pharmacist James Park (RPh, PharmD), featuring John Bellitti (RPh). All three are with Gaspar's Best and HB Pharmacy.

This episode was filmed at HB Pharmacy in North Arlington, NJ.

HOT TOPIC! Alcohol.

This week, we're going to have a candid conversation about alcohol as it relates to your medication, health, and stress/anxiety. Especially since some people use medication in combination with alcohol when dealing with stress.

We all know we SHOULD moderate our drinking. Many people don't drink. Yet, many people do. Others will even half a drink as a "night cap" to fall asleep. Does that actually help and promote restful sleep? In fact, one of our pharmacists in this episode is a "night cap" drinker himself. So, let's have a candid conversation about it!

Hosted by personal trainer / nutrition coach Vince Bellitti (NASM-CPT, WLS, Pn1) and pharmacist James Park (RPh, PharmD), featuring John Bellitti (RPh). All three are with Gaspar's Best and HB Pharmacy.

This episode was filmed at HB Pharmacy in North Arlington, NJ.

NEWSFLASH: SLEEP IS IMPORTANT! Shocking, I know. But, as we all know, getting a good night's sleep is a lot easier said than done.

You're probably familiar with the standard tips: limit screen time, turn the lights off, etc.

In this episode, we'll cover some tips you may not have heard of before. Plus, we'll talk about ways to be practical about sleep and slowly move towards a positive sleep environment instead of making multiple, drastic changes to your routine all at once.

We'll do this by bringing a guest onto our show and going through a troubleshooting sleep consultation where we'll pick one positive sleep habit to work on. You can take this process and apply it to yourself to get a better night's sleep starting tonight!

Hosted by pharmacist James Park (RPh, PharmD) and personal trainer / nutrition coach Vince Bellitti (NASM-CPT, WLS, Pn1), both with Gaspar's Best and HB Pharmacy.

This episode was filmed at HB Pharmacy in North Arlington, NJ.

In our inaugural episode, pharmacist James Park (RPh, PharmD) and personal trainer / nutrition coach Vince Bellitti (NASM-CPT, WLS, Pn1) discuss some common myths associated with stress and anxiety.

What exactly is stress? We all know it's "bad" for you, but why? We'll cover all of that and a few other common misconceptions about stress and anxiety.

This episode was filmed at HB Pharmacy in North Arlington, NJ.