by The Herbal Pharmacist | Aug 20, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, Cardiovascular, General Health, Heart Health, Herbal Pharmacist Blog
While breast cancer is often thought of as the biggest threat to a woman’s longevity, the most significant danger after menopause is cardiovascular disease.[i] The Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN) has examined the physical, biological,...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Aug 8, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, Bone & Joint, General Health, Herbal Pharmacist Blog, Nutrition
While joint health is a common category across all ages, postmenopausal women have an increased risk of developing joint issues. Why? Estrogen protects joints and reduces inflammation. When estrogen levels drop during menopause, inflammation can increase, the risk...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Aug 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Most of us wouldn’t think stress is vital to our digestive health, yet it does. The digestive system comprises your mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach, and the large and small intestines (collectively called the gut). Three main organs contribute to this system: the...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Jul 25, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, Digestive, Gastrointestinal, General Health, Herbal Pharmacist Blog, Immune, Mental Health, Nutrition, Skin Health, weight management, Weight Mangament
The Gut-____ (Blank)-axis is all the rage. The word “blank” can mean many different things, such as the brain, joints, skin, immune system, etc. While most focus on the impact of probiotics on this connection, pre-biotics are one of the hottest areas of growth. ...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Jul 11, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, General Health, Herbal Pharmacist Blog, Mental Health, Uncategorized
According to an article published on the American Psychological Association (APA) website, stress plays a crucial role in 4 areas specific to women’s health: Menstruation, Pregnancy, PMS, and Menopause. We can throw in one more that affects both men and women,...
