Hemoglobin A1c: The Best Predictor of Health and Longevity. The best predictor of health and longevity is a simple blood test called Hemoglobin A1c. The number from this test is closely related to elevated blood sugar levels that damage our cells and tissues microscopically. Amino acids, medicinal oils, fiber products, and probiotics can help us …
Omega-3s and other healthy oils are the building blocks for cell membranes. When a healthy cell becomes damaged, the torn cell membrane becomes the chemical signals to bring in the repair crew. The repair crews are the white blood cells and the inflammatory mediators that cause swelling and redness. For an acute injury, the inflammatory …
Fish oils are sometimes called the beauty and brain supplement. The DHA ingredient in fish oils is known to be a building block for brain and nerve formation.1 It is added to baby formulas to support brain and nerve development. But how does this relate to the adult brain? Could fish oils with its high concentration …
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Supplements Can Help Maintain Ideal Levels of Neurochemicals Written by GK Siska, PharmD There are many ways that physical health can affect mental health. For instance, certain diseases, such as diabetes and lupus, are closely linked to depression. Gut health and systemic inflammation can also affect behavior and mood. The gut is the manufacturing site of …
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I must start off by saying I love ibuprofen. I recommend it to the majority of people who inquire about pain medication because it works so well, it is inexpensive, it is readily accessible, and it doesn’t have the side effects than other pain medications have. The goodness doesn’t end there. It also reduces inflammation and binds …
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It seems as though everyone has acetaminophen and ibuprofen in their medicine cabinet. Patients take these products for minor pain and fever, but are they interchangeable? They are for the most part, but pharmacists have information to optimize drug usage and recommend the best option in specific circumstances. Acetaminophen Acetaminophen treats minor pain and reduces …
There is some new and very interesting news about aspirin that you probably won’t be hearing about from drug representatives or drug companies. No one but the consumer is going to benefit from these findings, and pharmacists are in a good position to disseminate this information. In 1988, a large case-control study examined the use …
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The Hydroxychloroquine Controversy Explained Some people say that hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) does not work to treat the COVID-19 virus; other people say that it does. Both parties have PubMed/peer-reviewed articles, case studies, observational studies, and other scientific proof to support their personal beliefs. The question is, who is right. Does HCQ work or not? This controversy …
Don’t tell me our youth is running out, it’s only just begun. Look at Louise Hay. At 90 years old she has a full, exciting and prosperous life. Listening to her talk is so refreshing. She’s got the optimistic, playful attitude of a teenager. What’s her secret to ageing well? She has none. She …
Life is like a bicycle. You have to keep riding it or you will fall down. And by riding it, I mean you have to keep peddling and moving to stay upright, just like in life you have to keep waking up in the morning and doing the activities of daily living. Once you stop …