by The Herbal Pharmacist | Sep 6, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, Allergy & Asthma, Cardiovascular, Gastrointestinal, General Health, Heart Health, Herbal Pharmacist Blog, Immune, Nutrition, Skin Health, weight management, Weight Mangament
I recently met Rob Brewster, President (Brewster Brand Citrus Bioflavonoids/Brewster Nutrition/Ingredients by Nature), whose family business pioneered the bioflavonoid category nearly 75 years ago. His passion and knowledge of this category immediately got my...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Jul 25, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, Digestive, Gastrointestinal, General Health, Herbal Pharmacist Blog, Immune, Mental Health, Nutrition, Skin Health, weight management, Weight Mangament
The Gut-____ (Blank)-axis is all the rage. The word “blank” can mean many different things, such as the brain, joints, skin, immune system, etc. While most focus on the impact of probiotics on this connection, pre-biotics are one of the hottest areas of growth. ...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | May 7, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, Allergy & Asthma, Gastrointestinal, General Health, Heart Health, Herbal Pharmacist Blog, 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 Gracefully, Gastrointestinal, General Health
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 Gracefully, Gastrointestinal, General Health, Heart Health, Herbal Pharmacist Blog, Weight Loss
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 | Jan 18, 2023 | Aging Gracefully, Gastrointestinal, General Health
How Does Stress Impact the Digestive System? First and foremost, it is essential to understand that the brain and your digestive system (gut) are in constant communication. There are more nerves in your gut than in the entire spinal cord.[i] When your body is...
