Our liver and gallbladder are important organs for our digestion and in a lot of ways they work hand in hand. Our liver performs many functions. For one, it filters any toxins from the blood and converts them into less harmful forms to be excreted from the body. It metabolizes nutrients from the foods we…
Has anyone ever told you that you have a sweet tooth? Most of us know that we should limit our sugar intake, but we may not know truly know how to do it. We know inside what’s best, but we might keep reaching for that sugary soda or that piece of chocolate cake anyway. Then,…
March is national nutrition month! We wanted to take the opportunity to discuss the connection between foods we eat and inflammation. What we eat can cause inflammation. Inflammation is a natural and necessary process that plays a crucial role in the body’s immune response to injury, infection, and tissue damage. However, inflammation can be detrimental…
It’s American Heart Month! Whether or not you celebrate Valentine’s Day, we care about your heart. Our heart is a muscle whose function can be compromised by various factors physically and mentally. Here are some tips and things to consider when it comes to taking care of your heart. Exercise- Aerobic exercise, strength training and…
I had the opportunity to sit down with Tiffany Rose, owner, and Amber Donatelli, Esthetician, from Total Skin and Wellness, who were excited to talk about their new practice in San Clemente, California. Tiffany has never been a stranger to anything involving the skin. Her dad was a dermatologist for over 33 years and she…
Low-Dose Naltrexone has been shown to benefit patients with a wide range of conditions with chronic pain, autoimmune diseases, and central nervous system disorders. Evolving research has continued to show its use for improvement in dermatologic conditions including Hailey-Hailey disease, psoriasis, vitiligo, sclerosis, alopecia, atopic dermatitis, pruritus and more. As there is an increase in…
It was a Tuesday, on December 7, 1983. I walked into my new compounding pharmacy, Pacifica Compounding Pharmacy, to the sight of bare walls and exposed pipes. It was exciting, but I was nervous. Oh, I spent countless hours studying and received my Doctor of Pharmacy degree from USC. I had extensive experience in the…
Gratitude. It can be expressed in two little words, “Thank you”, or even one word, “Thanks”. The benefits of gratitude have been an on-going topic of research, and many positive benefits have continually been found. As we approach the holidays, it can be tough for those of us dealing with depression, or who may not…
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. There are two types of Diabetes- Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 is an autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas, leaving the body to produce little to no insulin at all. It is often diagnosed at a young…
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness month! For us, it’s a reminder to spread the word about prevention while providing support to those who have been affected by breast cancer. 1 in 8 women are diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime, which is a number that can be changed over time, with awareness and early detention.…
