In doing some research for this article, I found around 50 different medical conditions associated with bloating. Most of these conditions are related to digestive issues, but also include pregnancy and stomach cancer. Obviously this will not be a comprehensive list of things to do...
I have been around the medical profession long enough to know that bodies can respond differently to the same situations. One of the differences in these responses is with coffee. Some people get nervous or jittery, while others just feel “up” for several hours. For...
First of all, stop obsessing about your weight, that adds more stress to the all the unknown we are facing during this pandemic. However, some important things to keep in mind: What we eat can affect our immune system and our mental health Process...
For women approaching or in menopause, it is a time filled with changes. Lifestyle changes are frequently occurring at the same time the body is changing. These changes are unsettling enough, but then perimenopause and menopause cause changes not only in the body itself, but...
Do you have trouble falling asleep? Do you fall asleep but wake up in the middle of the night? Is your mind racing, your stomach growling, are your legs aching? We know that Insominia comes in many different forms, but WHY can’t we sleep? CAUSE #1 -...
Cortisol is a hormone the body produces for many purposes but we usually think of it as the stress, or “fight or flight” hormone. It also regulates the body’s use of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, reduces inflammation, regulates blood pressure, and increases blood sugar (glucose)....
There are many ways to lose weight fast. However, most of them leave us hungry and unsatisfied. Instead of cutting out and swearing off all “bad” foods, Pharmacy Solutions recommends trying these 5 simple weight loss tips first. These weight loss tips make you feel...
When women consider hormone replacement, one of the factors they need to consider is the potential for weight gain. Weight gain can result from low levels (not doing hormone replacement) as well as high doses of hormones. If replacement is not done with knowledge of...
Author: Nick Miller, Pharm.D One of the primary concerns men and women have as they age is the accumulation of body fat, especially around the midsection. Not only is this weight gain unwanted and unsightly, it is also unhealthy. The prevalence of high caloric intake and...
In today’s society, time is of an essence. However, if it feels like there’s never enough hours in the day to complete the tasks that are on our agenda which causes stressors and makes us neglectful to our bodies. Weight is the most common topic...
