by The Herbal Pharmacist | Jul 25, 2024 | Aging Gracefully, Digestive, Gastrointestinal, General Health, Herbal Pharmacist Blog, Immune, Mental Health, Nutrition, Skin Health, weight management, Weight Mangament
The Gut-____ (Blank)-axis is all the rage. The word “blank” can mean many different things, such as the brain, joints, skin, immune system, etc. While most focus on the impact of probiotics on this connection, pre-biotics are one of the hottest areas of growth. ...
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 | 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 | Oct 4, 2022 | Aging Gracefully, Bone & Joint, Gastrointestinal, General Health
When builders build a home, they usually start with a solid foundation and then work up from there. The same is true concerning taking care of your body and overall health. For example, since digestion plays a significant role in your overall health, starting with a...
by The Herbal Pharmacist | May 4, 2018 | Allergy & Asthma, Colds & Flu, Dermatology, Exercise & Fitness, Gastrointestinal, General Health, Herbal Pharmacist Blog
Even with public awareness campaigns by the WHO (World Health Organization) and other authorities, the over-prescribing of antibiotics continues. We can’t blame patients for this necessarily because we are at the mercy of our health care providers to determine the...
