by The Herbal Pharmacist | Sep 26, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, Cardiovascular, Exercise & Fitness, Heart Health, Herbal Pharmacist Blog
I recently wrote a blog about the health benefits of citrus bioflavonoids. Today, I am beginning a series of blogs exploring some of the ingredients derived from citrus bioflavonoids and their benefits to our daily lives. Since cardiovascular health is the number one...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Sep 13, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, Cardiovascular, E-Gaming, Exercise & Fitness, General Health, Heart Health, Herbal Pharmacist Blog, Immune, Mental Health, Skin Health
Adaptogens have gained significant popularity recently as natural remedies that help the body manage stress and promote overall well-being. Among the most revered adaptogens are Ashwagandha, Holy Basil, and Rhodiola. While all three herbs share the common goal of...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Sep 10, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, Allergy & Asthma, Dermatology, Digestive, Exercise & Fitness, Gastrointestinal, General Health, Heart Health, Herbal Pharmacist Blog, Immune, Mental Health, Skin Health, weight management
As the seasons shift, many of us focus on improving our overall health. A seasonal cleanse is one of the best ways to kickstart a healthier you. Just like you prepare your home or car for changing seasons, your body benefits from a periodic “reset.” Like the “spring...
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 | Aug 20, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, Cardiovascular, General Health, Heart Health, Herbal Pharmacist Blog
While breast cancer is often thought of as the biggest threat to a woman’s longevity, the most significant danger after menopause is cardiovascular disease.[i] The Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN) has examined the physical, biological,...
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...