by The Herbal Pharmacist | Mar 27, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, Dermatology, General Health
While the natural product industry spends most of its efforts on the beauty aspects of skincare, the market for skin conditions also offers a huge opportunity. Skin conditions affect almost 900 million people worldwide at any given time.[i] In the U.S., five skin...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Mar 22, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, Bone & Joint, Exercise & Fitness, General Health, Herbal Pharmacist Blog
Unless you live in a year-round warm climate like I do, being active through the winter may be a challenge. With most of the northern hemisphere thawing out now that we are officially in Spring, getting back in outdoor shape might be at the forefront of your...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Feb 29, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, E-Gaming, General Health, Herbal Pharmacist Blog, Mental Health
What do you think of seeing the words “Healthy Brain”? Most of us think about our parents or grandparents and how they forget things or aren’t quite as sharp as they used to be. However, this is only part of the equation for a healthy brain and its...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Jan 18, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, Bone & Joint, Dermatology, Digestive, General Health, Heart Health, Immune, Mental Health, Nutrition
I recently completed a webinar during the “Future of the Microbiome” event, where I discussed the addition of botanicals to the microbiome conversation. After presenting, I felt compelled to write this blog. One thing I gleaned from my preparation to give the...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Dec 1, 2023 | Aging Gracefully, Colds & Flu, General Health, Herbal Pharmacist Blog, Mental Health
Poor sleep is a common issue for many. Look at the numbers: Adults who were short sleepers (less than 7 hours per 24-hour period) were more likely to report ten chronic health conditions compared to those who got enough sleep (7 or more hours per 24-hour period)...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Nov 7, 2023 | Aging Gracefully
Let’s face it: the liver is the primary organ in the body that often gets overlooked when it comes to health. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the liver is responsible for the smooth flow of emotions, Qi, and blood. Therefore, it is the organ most...