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What’s in your bottle?
Are you getting what you paid for? I don’t often get time during my busy day to sit down and watch television, but recently was able to catch a popular health show. The segment was discussing weight loss. It is almost ironic that in the past few weeks I have seen this...
David Foreman talks herbal remedies for flu season
Herbal Pharmacist David Foreman’s Tips on Surviving Super Bowl Parties
Age Related Cognitive Decline
Is your memory going bad because you have too many trains on the track or because you are in the beginning stages of Age-related Cognitive Decline (ARCD)? We all expect to lose a bit of our memory as we age. I remember my Grandmother suffering from Alzheimer’s disease...
Seasonal Depression-SAD
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that begins in autumn or early winter and generally lasts from 5-7 months until spring. The early loss of sunlight in the winter appears to induce chemical changes in the brain that bring on depression. When...
Back to School Tips – ADD, ADHD and Immune Guide
Back to school is here. Where did the summer go? With back to school come many health issues that can be approached very simply with my 4 Pillars of great health. The biggest issues facing moms and dads at this time of year are keeping the kids healthy and the issue...
Age Related Cognitive Decline – ARCD
While working in my pharmacy I had a regular customer who came in monthly to purchase her memory pills (lecithin). She would walk in and say “Dave, I need my memory pills” and reach down and pick up a bottle and walk to the register. One day several months later, she...
Energy Solutions
This article isn’t about the price of gasoline but the fact that millions of Americans are running out of physical and emotional energy. I am not referring directly to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in this article, but the growing number of people who suffer from being...
Nattokinase
In 1980, Doctor Hiroyuki Sumi was in the middle of searching for a natural agent that had thrombolytic effects (able to break up blood clots). The enzyme he was looking for would be able to dissolve the clots associated with heart attacks and stroke. After testing...
Stop Smoking
With Lung Cancer awareness month upon us, I thought it would be most appropriate to help those of you who are still smoking quit. I often get asked why I don’t tell people to stop smoking. The answer is very simple; everyone knows that smoking is bad for you. Heck,...
Free Radical Damage
You have probably heard of antioxidants by now, but why do we take them? The answer is simple; we are constantly being bombarded by “Free Radicals”. We only ever hear about taking antioxidants because they are good for you and never hear or understand what they are...
Back to School Tips
Back to school is here. Where did the summer go? With back to school come many health issues that can be approached very simply with my 4 Pillars of great health. The biggest issues facing moms and dads at this time of year are keeping the kids healthy and the issue...
Keeping Hydrated
It is estimated that 60 percent of your body weight is water. Staying hydrated is the key to so many aspects of health. Most people take water for granted. We don’t usually think about staying hydrated until those warmer months and we are sweating buckets....
Cleansing
Why is cleansing so important or do you really need to cleanse at all? Let’s take a look at the body. The body is sort of like a car. You take in fuel, burn it and get energy and exhaust. If this exhaust isn’t vented from your car it will begin to run poorly and...
Purchasing Supplement Guide
When you purchase a drug, you generally know exactly what you are getting. Drugs are single chemicals that can be measured and quantified down to their molecular structure. Thus a tablet of extra-strength Tylenol® contains 500 mg of acetaminophen, no matter where or...
Hydration
It is estimated that 60 percent of your body weight is water. Staying hydrated is the key to so many aspects of health. Most people take water for granted. We don’t usually think about staying hydrated until those warmer months and we are sweating buckets....
4 Steps to Building a Healthy You – Part 1
Step 1- Using the right combination of dietary supplements The big question is "What is the right combination of supplements?" Most people I speak with take supplements based on what they hear from their friends, commercials or read about. When we hear about something...
Putting out the Fire – Acid Reflux and Heartburn
Have you ever noticed that a great majority of commercials on TV are for heartburn medications such as Prilosec®, Tagamet®, and Tums®? It’s probably because an estimated 40% of the adult population suffers from heartburn. Americans now spend more than $8 billion...
Indigestion during the Holidays
All that special holiday food often causes even the healthiest eaters to overindulge causing heartburn, reflux, indigestion and bloating. Perhaps you are eating too much protein, or combining the wrong foods. Your solutions could be as simple as a few natural...
Liver Gallbaldder Flush
Suggested at least twice each year for prevention. For liver congestion, gallstones, llactic acid build-up (anxiety), eliminates shoulder, upper arm, and upper back pain or use for general health improvement. Ingredients you will need: 1/2 Cup Olive Oil Extra Virgin...
Probiotics – Friendly Bacteria
Probiotics are the beneficial or good bacteria for the body. These bacteria (as well as others) are normal inhabitants of the large and small intestines. Probiotic bacteria inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria, promote good digestion, boost immune function, and...
Fiber
When it comes to fiber there are two types available; soluble and insoluble. Both are required for optimal health. Soluble fiber dissolves in water and can be found in many fruits, vegetables and grains. It helps reduce cholesterol, regulate blood sugar and feed the...
Sports Supplements
Whether you are a weekend warrior or a world class athlete, your needs for additional supplementation is critical and perhaps life saving. Yes, life saving! The purpose of this feature article is to help you understand what supplements you can use to enhance your...
Diabetes
This article is not going to directly address the disease Diabetes, but some of the recommendations would definitely apply to those with high blood sugar issues. It is estimated that about 40+ million Americans have blood sugar control issues. My belief, as with most...
Rosacea
Do you blush a lot? Does your face redden easily? You could be one of over 14 million Americans with Rosacea. The exact cause of rosacea is unknown. One thing we know for sure is the condition consists of flushing, which turns into red coloration from the dilation of...
Acne Rosacea
Acne Rosacea: Not a healthy glow. Do you blush a lot? Does your face redden easily? You could be one of over 14 million Americans with Rosacea. The exact cause of rosacea is unknown. One thing we know for sure is the condition consists of flushing, which turns into...
Dental Health
Dental Tips The following are quick tips for how to handle most oral care situations, such as Canker Sores, Gum Disease and more. Canker Sores If you have ever had one you know you never want to get one again. This condition can be extremely painful when an ulcer...
Cold and Flu Season
With the beginning of the holiday season comes the beginning of Cold and Flu season. What’s a person to do? Believe it or not, this isn’t rocket science. The Four Pillars of Great Health (as I like to call them) play a huge role in your immune health regardless of...
Immune suport
It is that time of the year again. Cold and Flu season is upon us. While many Americans are scrambling to get their flu shots, others like me are looking to natural medicine to carry them thru the winter months. We are constantly exposed to the hype of getting our flu...
Skin Cancer
The skin is the largest organ of the body. It covers the internal organs and protects them from injury. It also acts as barrier by keeping bacteria out of the body and by preventing the loss of too much water and other bodily fluids. The skin regulates body...