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...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Feb 29, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, E-Gaming, General Health, Herbal Pharmacist Blog, Mental Health
What do you think of seeing the words “Healthy Brain”? Most of us think about our parents or grandparents and how they forget things or aren’t quite as sharp as they used to be. However, this is only part of the equation for a healthy brain and its...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Jan 18, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, Bone & Joint, Dermatology, Digestive, General Health, Heart Health, Immune, Mental Health, Nutrition
I recently completed a webinar during the “Future of the Microbiome” event, where I discussed the addition of botanicals to the microbiome conversation. After presenting, I felt compelled to write this blog. One thing I gleaned from my preparation to give the...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Dec 1, 2023 | Aging Gracefully, Colds & Flu, General Health, Herbal Pharmacist Blog, Mental Health
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 | Aug 24, 2023 | Aging Gracefully, E-Gaming, General Health, Herbal Pharmacist Blog, Mental Health
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 can be...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Feb 9, 2023 | Aging Gracefully, General Health, Mental Health
You may be shocked to learn a connection between mental wellness (health) and your immune system. The scientific term for this connection is psychoneuroimmunology (PNI), the study of the interactions between the brain and the immune system. The central nervous...
