by The Herbal Pharmacist | Dec 19, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, Dermatology, Men's Health, Skin Health, stress, Women's health
Hair loss is a common concern affecting both men and women, with various factors such as genetics, hormonal imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, and environmental stressors playing a role. While hair loss can impact self-esteem and quality of life, emerging research...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Dec 9, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, Cognition, E-Gaming, Exercise & Fitness, Men's Health, Sleep, Sleep, stress, Uncategorized, Women's health
In modern medicine, we often look at cognitive issues caused by age, neurotransmitter issues, free radical damage, and even circulatory problems. Other underlying risks such as sleep and stress often get overlooked. When we look at stress, sleep, and cognition, we...
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 21, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, Exercise & Fitness, General Health, Men's Health, muscle health, stress
Chronic stress is an underlying contributing factor to many men-specific health problems. These include decreased sex hormones (testosterone), decreased sexual desire, negatively impacted reproduction, and muscle weakness.[i] Excess amounts of cortisol can affect the...
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)...
