by The Herbal Pharmacist | Oct 22, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, Digestive, Exercise & Fitness, General Health, Heart Health, Nutrition, weight management, Weight Mangament
Metabolic health is a cornerstone of overall well-being, influencing everything from energy levels to heart health. With modern lifestyles often leading to suboptimal metabolic function, natural interventions are becoming more sought after. One ingredient that is...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Oct 17, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, Cardiovascular, Digestive, Exercise & Fitness, Gastrointestinal, General Health, Heart Health, Nutrition, weight management, Weight Mangament
With the increased interest in the GLP-1 agonist category of medications, I decided to introduce everyone to GLP-1 and explain how it works. Before we begin, remember that a GLP-1 agonist is not GLP-1, nor does it support the body’s natural production of GLP-1. An...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Oct 16, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, Dermatology, Digestive, Exercise & Fitness, Gastrointestinal, General Health, Herbal Pharmacist Blog, Immune, Nutrition, Skin Health, Women's health
The concept of what you look like (skin health) outside being connected to gut health has been around for centuries. Chinese medicine believes there is a connection to the skin through two primary organs: the lungs and the large intestine. Recently, we have added...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Oct 3, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, Exercise & Fitness, General Health, Herbal Pharmacist Blog, muscle health, Nutrition
Menopause is a significant transitional phase in a woman’s life, marked by a cessation of menstrual cycles and a drastic reduction in estrogen production. This hormonal shift can profoundly affect various aspects of health, including muscle health. Estrogen plays a...
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 29, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, Nutrition, Skin Health
As women transition into post-menopause, the changes in their bodies can be profound, particularly concerning skin health. The decline in estrogen levels during this phase significantly affects skin appearance and texture. Understanding these changes and how to...