As a pharmacist, I am frequently asked about taking nutritional supplements. Sometimes the question being asked is really whether or not it is worth the effort. There are many reasons to take supplements, and I agree it can be overdone, so let’s look at just...
There are numerous minerals our bodies need which are present in very small amounts. These are the “trace” minerals, as opposed to minerals like calcium which require large amounts of daily intake. Zinc is one of these important nutrients. In general, trace minerals are less...
Probiotics are a beneficial type of bacteria commonly found in the gut where they aid in digestion and immune health. One of the many benefits of taking probiotics is boosting the immune system and an overall healthy gut. In a study performed by the American...
When a woman is contemplating having a baby, all sorts of emotions are racing through their minds. The decision to have a child is one of the most momentous and scary things people ever do. The decision carries with it all sorts of joy but...
We are blessed to live in a time when there are thousands of pharmaceutical treatments available for the majority of medical problems we face today. These miracle drugs have saved or improved millions of lives over the last hundred years. But did you know that...
I don’t know about you, but at least weekly I hear some news, good or bad, about a supplement. The negative stories frequently are about some obscure supplement that has recently come to the market and generated a lot of “buzz”. It might help to understand...
Metagenics Ultraflora Spectrum Combination formula Balance/Acute/Intensive formulas Targets constipation Contains 30 billion strains of bacteria containing Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM which can fight viral, fungal and bacterial infections which is vital to the human body. Bifidobacterium lactis which fights tumor growth, helps digestion and can even lower cholesterol. Lactobacillus salivarius...
Good nutrition promotes health, while nutritional deficiencies can lead to many chronic diseases. Yet, many people underestimate the importance of achieving proper levels of essential nutrients each day. For the human body to complete vital daily tasks, it must be given a wide and complex...
Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels can often pose a challenge because, on average, Americans spend 21 hours a day being sedentary. Additionally, we consume foods that are highly processed, refined, and contain excessive levels of sugar while offering very little in the way of micronutrients...
[caption id="attachment_5241" align="aligncenter" width="812"] Adrenal glands sit atop the kidneys and are composed of an outer cortex and an inner medulla, which produce different types of hormones. Human endocrine system[/caption] Stress is defined as any disturbance –extreme cold or heat, psychological stress, sleep deprivation, work overload,...
