by The Herbal Pharmacist | Dec 12, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, General Health, Men's Health, Skin Health, Women's health
Now that we are into colder weather, dry skin becomes more of a problem. When we turn on the heat in our homes, the dry winter air plays havoc on our skin. In more severe cases, the skin will crack and bleed. After reading this tip, I hope you can all avoid problems...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Dec 6, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, E-Gaming, General Health, Men's Health, Mental Health, Sleep, stress, weight management, Weight Mangament
How Stress Affects Weight and Metabolism The Stress Response and Cortisol When faced with stress, the body activates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, releasing cortisol, often called the “stress hormone.” While short-term spikes in cortisol help deal...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Nov 28, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, Cognition, E-Gaming, Exercise & Fitness, General Health, Mental Health, Sleep, Sleep, stress
Affron® (the only patented saffron extract for mood and stress) is a standardized extract derived from the stigma of saffron (Crocus sativus). It has gained attention for its potential health benefits, particularly mental and emotional well-being. Rich in bioactive...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Nov 21, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, Exercise & Fitness, General Health, Men's Health, muscle health, stress
Chronic stress is an underlying contributing factor to many men-specific health problems. These include decreased sex hormones (testosterone), decreased sexual desire, negatively impacted reproduction, and muscle weakness.[i] Excess amounts of cortisol can affect the...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Nov 20, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, Bone & Joint, Exercise & Fitness, General Health, Joint Health
Joint health is critical for maintaining mobility and quality of life, especially as we age or engage in physically demanding activities. Among the many nutrients that support joint health, Type II collagen, collagen peptides, and hyaluronic acid (HA) matrix stand out...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Nov 18, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, General Health, Immune, Mental Health, Sleep, Sleep, stress
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)...
