Meditation is something that I think has seemed kind of mysterious and maybe even silly to some of us. Especially for a busy body, you might think that there is probably something more productive that you can do to with that time. Honestly, meditating isn’t just as easy as sitting there thinking about nothing. The […]
Category Archives: Health
Weight Loss With GLP-1 Medications
Weight loss is a major topic in America- and rightly so. Currently, 40% of Americans are considered obese. We honestly need a major overhaul of lifestyle and our relationship with food. Changes like this are hard, but not impossible. Why is this so important? When you consider that 1 in 5 deaths in the U.S […]
Exercise Induced Asthma
I got to run for the first time in a while and it felt amazing! It’s been a tangle of soggy ground, a busy schedule, sickness, and injuries so I’m not even sure how long it’s been- several weeks. My speed and stamina is not at all what it was, but I’ll get it back- […]
Stevia Bioengineered
This one’s going to get interesting in unexpected ways. I generally like to indulge my curiosities with a little research and on this day, it began with my interest in whether or not sucralose (Splenda) is actually a bad thing and to learn about how and why Stevia might be a better alternative. Sucralose is […]
Drink Better
I once heard a really useful piece of lifestyle advice: “I don’t drink calories.” For some reason it had never occurred to me that our beverages can easily contribute a ton of calories, generally in the form of sugar. If you started paying attention to how many grams of sugar are in your typical drinks, […]
The Psychology of Eating
I have quite a bit of experience with changing my eating habits. I’ve been down that road a time or two and I learned something surprising along the way- It’s a very psychological process. You really have to change your relationship with food and that can be a lot harder than you’d expect, so don’t […]
I Decided to Try Food Before Pharma
Here I am on another personal mission. If you’re following me, you’ll know that I just had a big surprise at my annual checkup: high cholesterol- even despite a mostly healthy lifestyle. (Read more about that here.) A less surprising development has led me into this latest dig though: psoriatic arthritis. I’m 37 and I’ve […]
Understanding Cholesterol: A Personal Journey Toward Heart Health
So… My cholesterol is high. I’m honestly just shook about this. I’m literally the most consistently health conscious person that I know and my LDL was elevated at my annual checkup. I don’t eat much of the bad stuff and I’m pretty consistent and content with an active lifestyle. How in the world did I […]
Understanding Cardiorenal Metabolic Syndrome: An Epidemic Affecting 90% of American Adults
Cardiorenal Metabolic Syndrome (CRM Syndrome) is a term that may sound complex, but its implications are far too important to ignore. This epidemic, which combines a range of cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic issues, is quietly affecting a staggering 90% of American adults, with at least Stage 1 of the syndrome present in most people. This […]
Exploring the Health Benefits of Bacillus Coagulans and Lactobacillus Rhamnosus in Probiotics
Probiotics have garnered a lot of attention in recent years due to their pivotal role in supporting gut health, immune function, and overall well-being. Among the vast array of probiotic strains, Bacillus coagulans and Lactobacillus rhamnosus stand out as two of the most well-researched and beneficial strains. Join this pharmacist-led discussion where we will dive deep into the characteristics […]
