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,…
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…
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…
We sat down with Dr. Arnold Brizuela, Neurophysiologist, with West Coast Neurology. He specializes in neurophysiology, but as a generalist, he sees everything on the spectrum of neurology from epilepsy to neuromuscular conditions. As a neurologist Dr. Brizuela is always looking for ways to best help his patients, he has been prescribing Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN)…
Rebecca was just 19 years old when her mother was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s Disease. She was home from college on break at the time. She recalls her brother was in high school and needed their mom to write a note for school to be excused one day. Her mother asked Rebecca to write…
Transitioning into menopause can be hard! When we sat down with Antoaneta Mueller, MD, FACOG, Premier board certified Ob-Gyn for over 16 years, we weren’t surprised at her enthusiasm to prepare women for menopause. It worth mentioning her quote displayed on her website, “I am passionate about women’s health care and this is why I…
Quercetin can be beneficial for a variety of conditions. Lowers Inflammation: Quercetin is a flavonoid that help to lower inflammation. They fight the natural process of ‘oxidation’ that takes place over time as we age. It can help stop damaging particles in the body known as free radicals, which negatively impact how cells work- including…
It’s that time of year again! Kids have gone back to school. You may be wondering what you can do to keep your child healthy this year. We have a few tips in mind that may help! Teach them how to wash their hands properly The power of washing hands frequently works wonders. This seems…
No doubt the most important part of anyone’s 24 hours is a good night’s sleep of at least 7 hours. Sleep is what helps the body to stay healthy. Also, the brain needs sleep to function. Drugs and most over the counter products negatively impact the brain. For example, Benadryl, Tylenol, etc. One of the…
