Whether to pick me up or help me relax, tea is one of my absolute favorite drinks. I love waking up to a warm (or iced in the summer) cup of tea. A robust black tea in the morning for a little caffeine boost, a subtle cup of green Read more...
We all toss and turn at night from time to time. Most people experience symptoms of insomnia at some point in their lives. In fact, 1 in 3 people suffer from mild insomnia.1 There are many reasons why we struggle to fall asleep; Read more...
When someone asks, “What is a gut microbiome?” other words that comes to mind are “gut flora” or “gastrointestinal microbiota.” For the typical American diet, what we eat has much to do with our gut health. These microbes Read more...
Best Supplements for Muscle Growth The summer is approaching. You’ve been hitting it hard at the gym. You were experiencing more gains when you first started lifting, but now you seem to be at a stopping point. Sound familiar? Read more...
There are so many different supplements out there on the market. Many people often want to pursue a healthier lifestyle and try supplements, but it can be confusing and overwhelming to figure out which ones to take, what brand to Read more...
We’re all looking for the fountain of youth and that one thing we can do to slow down aging. Unfortunately, there isn’t just one thing we can do. We all know that choosing whole foods, prioritizing exercise and sleep, and getting Read more...
We all struggle with being healthy from time to time. With all the health advice we get online, in the media, from friends and family, is it any wonder finding the path to wellness is so difficult? Like G.I. Joe taught us in our Read more...
Long before pharmaceutical drugs were around, ancient health care providers used plants to treat illness. The oldest written text that mentions the use of medicinal plants is documented on a 5,000-year-old Sumerian clay slab. This Read more...
As a community pharmacist, I notice patients browsing the vitamin and supplement aisle, oftentimes holding multiple bottles with looks of concentration. When I approach them to offer assistance on choosing a supplement the question Read more...
I’m sure you have heard of a yellow spice that is commonly used in Indian cuisine called turmeric. The yellow color comes from a compound in turmeric called curcumin. This spice has also been used in Ayuvedic medicine for thousands Read more...
