There is an unfortunate scenario I run into all too often at my pharmacy counter. A patient comes in—newly discharged from the hospital following a heart attack or leaves their doctor’s office with a diagnosis of type 2 [ ... ]
A woman’s nutritional needs are as unique as her smile, the color of her eyes, or her sense of humor. Those needs change as she ventures through life, navigating her childbearing years and approaching menopause. Luckily, most [ ... ]
Imagine every blink you take results in sharp pain. I’m not talking about a dirty contact, or a stray eyelash, but about dry eyes-that itchy, burning, redness that just won’t go away, and is extremely painful. You might experience [ ... ]
We all know sleep is important, but it’s even more vital than you might think. Research shows that losing sleep could be affecting your metabolism and causing weight gain and many other health issues. Many people simply don’t [ ... ]
Didn’t sleep great last night? Don’t sweat it, it happens. Sleep can be impacted by multiple factors including stress, late night caffeine intake, or from staring at your phone for too long. In fact, the majority of us [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
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 [ ... ]
Plant-Based Diet Benefits Whether you’ve made the choice to follow a plant-based diet for health, environmental or personal reasons, the potential health benefits are plentiful: Studies have shown vegetarians on average are 25% [ ... ]
