Herbal Pharmacist Blog

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, soluble fiber...

Regarding “Men’s Health,” two areas are at the top of the list: genitourinary (reproductive organs and urinary system) and cardiovascular health.  The genitourinary system receives a lot of press with the abundance of commercial advertisements around prostate health and ED (erectile dysfunction).  The primary genitourinary...

One of the more popular questions I receive is, "What can I do to lose weight?".  Unfortunately, there are a lot of people who claim to eat right and exercise and still struggle with their weight.  As a 58-year-old male, I have noticed the same...

Regardless of age, going back to school season is a great time to make sure you have a few of the essential health areas covered. We need to focus on four areas:  Immune Health, Stress, Sleep, and Memory/Focus. This blog will dive into what supplements...

Attention all e-gamers, you need to take a hard look at adding supplements to your daily routine.  The demands of e-gaming can negatively impact your health and your performance while playing.  This blog will cover several areas e-gamers should consider supplementing their diet to repair,...

Recent studies show that we may need to focus on our body's ability to produce BDNF to maintain, improve and repair brain health. While starting with an acronym isn't always the best attention grabber, knowing the acronym has something to do with brain health should...

I introduced you to PEA and its many proven health benefits in a previous blog. The question often comes up of how PEA compares to CBD.   The battle of the three-letter acronyms starts here! PEA stands for Palmitoylethanolamide, and CBD stands for Cannabidiol. We can...

Most people reading this article for the first time have never heard of PEA.  Please don't feel bad because I hadn't heard much about it until the last year or so.  This article will focus on this amazing ingredient and why you should add it...

History The first mention of the use of Chaga comes from the 16th century, and its use in Russia. Chaga was used in a variety of ways, including general well-being, internal cleansing, and curing and preventing diseases in general.[i] While we can’t say that Chaga treats...

In a previous blog, I wrote about the advancements in technology and how these innovations contributed to making our supplements better. However, it is good to note where and how your herbs are grown may impact their effectiveness.  When we factor in different growing conditions,...