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…
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…
Is Excessive Hair an Issue for You? Consider topical metformin. If you’ve been diagnosed with ‘Hirsutism’, which is excessive growth of hair in a male like pattern, it might help to know that it is fairly common and affects about 5-10% of women. It is usually caused by an underlying polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) or…
As we get into the holiday season, many of us are filling our already full schedules with holiday gatherings, hosting family, shopping, and so much more. We can experience fatigue that may be temporary, but for some of us, the problem seems to go a lot deeper. How do we alleviate the problems associated with…
If you ever find yourself wondering what you should eat for breakfast save this recipe! Jeff Barris, Pharm D makes this smoothie every morning. This is just a fast and easy way to start your day off the right way! Blend all together: Blueberries (handful) Strawberries(handful) Walnuts(2 or 3) Kale(quarter cup) Spinach (quarter cup) Collard…
You may know the dreaded feeling – the sudden need to head to the bathroom often and quickly. The truth is for many — bladder sensitivity and even pain are not uncommon. Two things may be going on causing bladder irritation — Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder. In most cases,…
There is no doubt that the development of inflammation in the body is multifaceted and often appears to be quite complicated. But there are several key risk factors that are worth noting that could be life-changing and for some – life-saving as well. There are even several foods we eat that can create…
Getting a good night’s sleep is important for all of us. We all know that foggy-headed feeling when we stay up too late or have a night of insomnia. Research shows that good, restorative, nightly sleep is even more important as we get older – as it may be the key to preventing…
Maybe you had never heard about it or so much about it until now. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the term cytokine storm into the forefront of information. What is a cytokine storm? The term describes an overreaction of the body’s immune system in which it releases immune messengers, called cytokines, into…
Berberine is not only one of the most effective natural supplements available known to protect against chronic diseases and aging, it is also one of the few supplements shown to be as effective as a pharmaceutical drug. Here’s why berberine may be one of the top ones to include in your health and…
