by The Herbal Pharmacist | May 8, 2025 | Aging Gracefully, Blood Sugar, Exercise & Fitness, Gastrointestinal, Men's Health, Nutrition, weight management, Weight Mangament, Women's health
Insulin Sensitivity: Insulin Resistance occurs when cells become too resistant to insulin. This results in elevated blood sugar levels, leading to weight gain, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes. Losing weight with insulin resistance is more difficult because the body...
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 17, 2025 | Aging Gracefully, Bone & Joint, Exercise & Fitness, General Health, Joint Health, Men's Health, Women's health
When promoting and maintaining healthy joints, most people immediately think of collagen. Collagen supplements are abundant on the market, each claiming to improve joint function and reduce discomfort. However, a lesser-known yet innovative ingredient—Mobilee®—is...
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 | Apr 10, 2025 | Aging Gracefully, Bone & Joint, Exercise & Fitness, General Health, Men's Health, Sleep, stress, weight management, Weight Mangament, Women's health
Stress can contribute to joint problems through direct and indirect pathways. Although stress itself is not typically the sole cause of chronic joint issues, it can worsen existing problems and trigger symptoms that complicate the management of these conditions. Below...
