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 | 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...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Jan 5, 2016 | Aging Gracefully, Allergy & Asthma, Bone & Joint, Cancer, Colds & Flu, Dental & Oral Health, Dermatology, Diabetes, Exercise & Fitness, Gastrointestinal, General Health, Heart Health, Herbal Pharmacist Blog, Mental Health, Nutrition, Uncategorized, Urinary, Weight Loss
My concepts are Foundational and Fundamental ideas on achieving your Goals. Whether or not your goal is directly related to your health or not doesn’t really matter. The information I share will help you in whatever your goals may be. To reach your goal, you must...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | Jan 4, 2016 | Aging Gracefully, Diabetes, Exercise & Fitness, General Health, Heart Health, Herbal Pharmacist Blog, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Admit it, it is much easier to pop a pill than to eat less and get more activity. (This is the secret to weight loss-consume fewer calories than you burn—unless you have a metabolic disorder) In order to lose one pound, you need to burn 3500 calories. Simply put, if...