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
Let’s talk ashwagandha! Ashwagandha is a root plant and adaptogen. Adaptogens are natural substances that are utilized to “adapt” your body. Specifically, it aims to decrease your stress response and maintain homeostasis, which is your body’s natural balanced state. Adaptogens are thought to primarily work on cortisol. A quick note on cortisol. You can … Continued
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“About 5 years ago when my mother was 88 years old and facing surgery and other health problems, we had a big decision to make concerning her living conditions. She was having a lot of problems managing her medications and remembering to take them. We were considering whether she should go into an assisted living … Continued
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As a pharmacist, it’s my job to educate patients on healthy lifestyles including diet and exercise habits that are consistent with minimizing future health risks. That being said, many times strict diets or fads can end up causing harmful weight swings and make it harder to stay on track. Therefore, when someone falls off the … Continued
How Supplements Treat Stress In The Brain Before we jump into therapy options, let’s discuss the two targets in the brain that help decrease symptoms of stress and anxiety: GABA: This is an inhibitory neurotransmitter. If our brains were a superhighway, you can think of GABA as the substance that helps put on the brakes. … Continued
As the holiday weekend wraps up, school is getting back into the swing of things. Here are a few quick tips to help ensure our little ones have a happy, healthy, and successful school year. Wash your hands It seems like a no brainer, but washing your hands is more than just running your hands … Continued
