by The Herbal Pharmacist | May 7, 2024 | Aging, Allergies, Gastrointestinal, Mental Health
As I delved into the world of a new ingredient, Odilia, I couldn’t help but be reminded of the saying, “What is useless to one can be useful to another”. The seemingly insignificant prickly pear cactus cladodes (leaves), once discarded as low-value biomass, have...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Oct 17, 2023 | Aging, Gastrointestinal
Natural solutions for weight management often bring a sour taste into the mouths of those who struggle to maintain a healthy weight. Fad diets, false advertising, and promises of the miracle pill to shed 30 pounds in 30 days have left consumers numb. Having said...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Jan 30, 2023 | Aging, Gastrointestinal
Fiber 101 Most of us now understand that fiber should be an essential part of our everyday diet. However, most people don’t know that there are two types of fiber: Soluble and Insoluble. They are both critical for health. What’s the difference? Simply put,...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Oct 4, 2022 | Aging, Bone & Joint, Gastrointestinal
When builders build a home, they usually start with a solid foundation and then work up from there. The same is true concerning taking care of your body and overall health. For example, since digestion plays a significant role in your overall health, starting with a...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Jul 5, 2015 | Aging, Exercise & Fitness, Gastrointestinal, Nutrition
My simple approach is to start building your supplement program from the bottom up. Even the Bible says that a strong foundation is built on rock or deep in the ground. The same thing holds true with our health. In order to build a stronger and healthier you, we need...