Find the best supplements for your goals As we collectively continue to face a pandemic, packed schedules, and the stressors of daily life, taking care of our bodies is one way to exercise control and prepare for success in the new year. Making good choices for your body and mind can help you regain a … Continued
Sona Pharmacy: Best Pharmacy in Asheville and WNC 2021 was yet another hard year due to the ongoing pandemic. Our team worked tirelessly to provide the care that patients and the community needed, from their prescription needs to vaccinations to being a listening ear. Despite the difficulties, we did have some very joyful moments … Continued
How to gift supplements this holiday season Looking for a few last stocking stuffers? Supplements make a great gift! While we often think of the supplements we take as a very personal choice, like our medications or self care routines, there are a couple of go-to supplements that most people could benefit from. If you … Continued
Tips for tackling holiday stress If the holidays tend to leave you feeling stretched too thin, try to implement some strategies for reducing your holiday stress. You can find abundant advice about how to deal with holiday stress online. The American Heart Association, Johns Hopkins Medical, and Psychology Today are just a few of the … Continued
Proactive stress management and adrenal health The holiday season is in full swing. Thanksgiving’s behind us, and the New Year is just weeks away. Between the preparations and gatherings, responsibilities, and traveling, this time of year is stressful for many. One of the centers of the body to support during this time is our adrenals! … Continued
Travel tips for better sleep With the arrival of the holiday season comes plans to visit friends and family. And with visiting friends and family comes sleeping away from your own bed — a thought that fills many (including me) with dread. If you, like me, require a fine-tuned environment for sleep, here are a … Continued
What to eat for bone health So far in our November bone health series, we’ve covered osteoporosis and how you can help prevent it through supplements and exercise. Last, but not least: foods for bone health. As you may remember from our supplement focus, optimal bone health requires a diet rich in calcium, vitamin D, … Continued
How to exercise for bone health You know that nutrition plays a vital role in bone health, but did you know exercise does, too? According to the American College of Sports Medicine, resistance exercises and weight-bearing exercises are the best forms of exercise for your bones. Resistance, or strength training, challenges your muscles by working … Continued
How to supplement for stronger bones Now that we’ve discussed the importance of bone health in Part 1 of this series, let’s talk about some proactive ways you can start to take better care of your bones. In Part 2, we’ll be covering bone health supplements that can strengthen and protect your bones from breaking when … Continued
Thanks to the skeleton decor of the last month, we’re thinking about bones this November. In light of that, welcome to the first of our four-part series on bone health, starting with osteoporosis! What is Osteoporosis? “Osteoporosis” means porous bone, and it’s a condition that causes bone loss, making bones brittle and weak. The bones … Continued
You get your teeth cleaned regularly. You get your flu shot and annual physical exam. You probably have your vision checked annually as well. But, (if you’re a woman,) are you seeing your OB-GYN as regularly as you should? What is an OB-GYN? So what makes an OB-GYN different from your primary care physician? Women … Continued
World Food Day: October 16 World Food Day was founded by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 1945. Since that time, we celebrate the ways that communities come together to distribute, grow, and protect food sources. A core focus of World Food Day is around “food security”, meaning the availability of … Continued
What helps with pain from chemo and radiation? Cancer patients undergoing treatment often experience a host of difficult-to-manage side effects. Common radiation and chemotherapy side effects include fatigue and appetite loss; GI irritation like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea; hair loss; and pain, among others. This post offers some accessible options to help cancer treatment patients … Continued
What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer humans, especially women, experience. And, while having an immediate relative diagnosed with breast cancer nearly doubles a woman’s chances for diagnosis, most cases are a result of the natural aging process and life circumstances, not genetics. … Continued
Immune Health Begins in the Gut There’s no denying it: “immune health” is now a trending topic around the world. In the past, most of us would focus our “immune-boosting” efforts around cold and flu season, or perhaps before traveling. But between a global pandemic and a general desire to become healthier, people are wondering, … Continued
October 10 is World Mental Health Day Millions of Americans deal with mental health issues. About 1 in 5 Americans experience mental illness in a year, and 1 in twenty-five live with a serious mental illness — to say nothing of those who struggle with undiagnosed mental health concerns. This is why we’re observing World … Continued
How to Handle Flu Season: What to Take & How to Clean It’s flu season, and as we’ve covered before, keeping your immune system strong can help prevent you and your family from being susceptible to infection by the influenza (flu) virus. If you’re able, it’s also recommended that you get a flu shot at … Continued
“How can I boost my child’s immune system?” It’s back-to-school season, which means it’s time to prepare for cold and flu season. Here are our top tips for naturally boosting your kid’s immunity. Build stronger immunity by ensuring enough sleep Sleep is key for a healthy immune system. Studies show sleep and the circadian rhythm … Continued
What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia? Both Alzheimer’s Disease (often referred to as just Alzheimer’s, or, abbreviated as AD in the medical and scientific communities) and dementia are associated with memory loss, but they are different. You can think of it like this: Alzheimer’s is characterized by dementia, but not all dementia … Continued
How to Improve Your Memory Whether your memory isn’t what it used to be, or you’re looking to get a head start warding off memory loss, let’s talk about memory support. As a general rule, the first line of defense against memory loss is an active brain, plenty of sleep, and proper nutrition (avoiding too … Continued
