by The Herbal Pharmacist | May 5, 2016 | Aging Gracefully, Cancer, Diabetes, Exercise & Fitness, General Health, Heart Health, Herbal Pharmacist Blog, Nutrition, Weight Loss
So no doubt you have probably heard of antioxidants by now, but why do we take them? The answer is simple; we are constantly being bombarded by “Free Radicals”. We only ever hear about taking antioxidants because they are good for you and never hear or understand what...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Apr 19, 2016 | Aging Gracefully, Cancer, Diabetes, Exercise & Fitness, General Health, Heart Health, Herbal Pharmacist Blog, Nutrition, Weight Loss
When it comes to weight loss, there’s no shortage of diet plans. Check any magazine rack, and you’re bound to see the latest and greatest diet plans. The question is this though, how do you know if a diet plan fits your needs and lifestyle? Before you...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Mar 28, 2016 | Aging Gracefully, Cancer, Colds & Flu, Diabetes, Exercise & Fitness, General Health, Heart Health, Herbal Pharmacist Blog, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Popular low-carb diets like Zone, Atkins, South Beach, and Paleo limit the intake of carbs yet I don’t believe that many people understand what they are or if they are really good/bad for you. As I watched a recent television infomercial (yes I was up late one night)...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Mar 7, 2016 | Aging Gracefully, Bone & Joint, Cancer, Colds & Flu, Dental & Oral Health, Dermatology, Exercise & Fitness, Gastrointestinal, General Health, Heart Health, Herbal Pharmacist Blog, Mental Health, Nutrition
In the past several years I have spent numerous hours researching Vitamin D and the truth behind the correct amounts to take and more. Why? There seems to be a ton of confusion revolving around Vitamin D. What form do I take? How much should I take? Can’t I get enough...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Feb 29, 2016 | Aging Gracefully, Cancer, Diabetes, General Health, Heart Health, Herbal Pharmacist Blog, Nutrition, Weight Loss
For years I have written on weight loss, blood sugar, heart disease, cancer and just about every condition under the sun. One thing I haven’t ever covered is the Glycemic Index (GI) and its impact on your health. The glycemic index, or GI, measures how a...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Jan 28, 2016 | Aging Gracefully, Diabetes, Exercise & Fitness, General Health, Heart Health, Herbal Pharmacist Blog, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Due to a constant increase in people with diabetes, pre-diabetes and metabolic syndrome, I felt it would be a good idea for a quick refresher course on what supplements can be used to help with blood sugar and insulin resistance issues. Be cognizant that supplements...
