by The Herbal Pharmacist | May 1, 2025 | Aging Gracefully, blue light, Cardiovascular, Cognition, Exercise & Fitness, Eye Health, General Health, Heart Health, Immune, Joint Health, Men's Health, Mental Health, muscle health, night vision, Nutrition, Skin Health, Women's health
For decades, I have taught parents how to instruct their children to “eat a rainbow” (not Skittles). Carotenoids are a key component of my rainbow. They are natural pigments that provide fruits and vegetables with their vivid red, orange, and yellow colors. Beyond...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Apr 21, 2025 | Aging Gracefully, Blood Sugar, Cardiovascular, Digestive, Exercise & Fitness, Gastrointestinal, General Health, Gut Health, Heart Health, Men's Health, muscle health, Nutrition, weight management, Weight Mangament, Women's health
In the quest for overall wellness, the hormones leptin and adiponectin have garnered increasing attention for their significant influence on metabolic health. These two hormones, secreted by adipose (fat) tissue, play critical roles in regulating body weight, blood...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Apr 15, 2025 | Aging Gracefully, Blood Sugar, Cardiovascular, Dermatology, Digestive, Exercise & Fitness, Gastrointestinal, General Health, Gut Health, Heart Health, Immune, Men's Health, weight management, Weight Mangament, Women's health
Artichoke leaf (Cynara scolymus) is abundant in bioactive compounds that promote health and longevity. While it’s not a literal “anti-aging” miracle, many of its phytochemicals affect pathways linked to aging, inflammation, oxidative stress, and liver function—all...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Mar 27, 2025 | Aging Gracefully, Blood Sugar, Bone & Joint, Cardiovascular, Cognition, Dermatology, Digestive, Exercise & Fitness, Eye Health, Gastrointestinal, General Health, Gut Health, Immune, Joint Health, Men's Health, Mental Health, muscle health, Nutrition, Skin Health, Sleep, stress, Urinary, weight management, Weight Mangament, Women's health
I decided to start a new series of blogs titled “Healthy Aging, Inside Out. “These blogs will explore various aspects of health that are crucial for slowing the aging process or addressing common aging issues- all from the inside out. It is your choice: do you want...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Mar 11, 2025 | Aging Gracefully, Blood Sugar, Cardiovascular, Dermatology, digestion, Digestive, Exercise & Fitness, Gastrointestinal, General Health, Gut Health, Heart Health, Immune, Men's Health, Nutrition, Skin Health, weight management, Weight Mangament, Women's health
Aging is a natural process that we all experience, but the way we age can be influenced by our lifestyle choices, including the foods and supplements we take. Adding specific natural ingredients to our daily routine can support healthy aging by promoting overall...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Feb 27, 2025 | Aging Gracefully, Cardiovascular, General Health, Heart Health, Men's Health, Women's health
The Harm of Elevated Triglycerides Triglycerides are the most common type of lipid in your body. They come from fatty foods and unused calories that your body stores in fat cells. When your body needs energy, it gets it from triglycerides. However, having too many...
