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 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 | Mar 28, 2025 | Aging Gracefully, Blood Sugar, Bone & Joint, Cognition, Dental & Oral Health, Dermatology, digestion, Digestive, Exercise & Fitness, Gastrointestinal, General Health, Gut Health, Heart Health, Immune, Joint Health, Men's Health, Mental Health, muscle health, Nutrition, Skin Health, Sleep, Sleep, stress, Weight Mangament, Women's health
As we age, it’s natural to focus more on our health and how we can maintain our vitality for as long as possible. The good news? Aging doesn’t have to mean taking it easy. In fact, with the right mindset and habits, aging can be a period of strength, clarity, and...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Mar 19, 2025 | Aging Gracefully, Blood Sugar, Exercise & Fitness, General Health, Heart Health, Men's Health, muscle health, weight management, Weight Mangament, Women's health
Weight management has been a common topic for decades. The introduction of GLP-1 agonist drugs has upended this category. While the nutraceutical industry clamors to “be like Mike,” we overlook the real goal of weight management: maintaining muscle and losing fat. It...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Mar 11, 2025 | Aging Gracefully, Blood Sugar, Cardiovascular, Dermatology, digestion, Digestive, Exercise & Fitness, Gastrointestinal, General Health, Gut Health, Heart Health, Immune, Men's Health, Nutrition, Skin Health, weight management, Weight Mangament, Women's health
Aging is a natural process that we all experience, but the way we age can be influenced by our lifestyle choices, including the foods and supplements we take. Adding specific natural ingredients to our daily routine can support healthy aging by promoting overall...