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 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)...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Nov 6, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, Cardiovascular, Cognition, Digestive, Exercise & Fitness, General Health, Heart Health, Immune, Mental Health, Nutrition, weight management, Weight Mangament, Women's health
Polymethoxyflavones (PMFs) are a group of naturally occurring compounds found primarily in citrus fruits, particularly in the peels of oranges, tangerines, and other citrus varieties. These flavonoids have gained attention in the world of nutrition and health due to...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Oct 15, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, Exercise & Fitness, General Health, Heart Health, Mental Health, weight management, Weight Mangament
Slimaluma® is derived from the Caralluma Fimbriata plant, a cactus-like plant with a long history of use in India. Local tribespeople often ate it to stave off hunger during long foraging trips in the forest. Slimaluma® utilizes a patented extraction process to...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Sep 16, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, Cognition, E-Gaming, Exercise & Fitness, General Health, Herbal Pharmacist Blog, Mental Health
Anyone who has sat through a night of gaming knows how draining it can be on the mind and body. The need for energy is most likely due to brain fatigue and partly due to the late hours of the night people often play. In either case, people reach for a quick fix with...
