Whether you breastfeed or not, the secret to post-pregnancy nutrition is to gradually lose weight while maintaining or restocking nutrient stores. All nutrition experts agree that the best place for a new mother to get all the essential [ ... ]
Sitting all day at a desk has become all too common for most of us. These desk jobs have led to a sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy daily habits that carry over at home. As we go about our busy days, it can be hard to find time [ ... ]
Have you heard all about the great health benefits of fish oil, but still aren’t exactly sure what an omega-3 fatty acid is? Or what a fat is in general? Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential nutrients. An essential nutrient [ ... ]
While most people know about HIV, many still have questions surrounding the details of the disease. How do people get infected? What’s the difference between HIV and AIDS? When will I get my test results? We’re here to answer [ ... ]
Growing up in Washington state, I have fond memories as a kid running through pine, hemlock, and fir trees with my friends, pretending to be hard-core outdoor survivalists. As a ’90s child, staying indoors to play on a tablet [ ... ]
There is an unfortunate scenario I run into all too often at my pharmacy counter. A patient comes in—newly discharged from the hospital following a heart attack or leaves their doctor’s office with a diagnosis of type 2 [ ... ]
A woman’s nutritional needs are as unique as her smile, the color of her eyes, or her sense of humor. Those needs change as she ventures through life, navigating her childbearing years and approaching menopause. Luckily, most [ ... ]
If you aren’t yet familiar with hemp extract, you are likely to hear about it from the media in the near future. Unlike the psychoactive compound also found in Cannabis called THC, hemp extract does not cause a “high” or impair [ ... ]
Imagine every blink you take results in sharp pain. I’m not talking about a dirty contact, or a stray eyelash, but about dry eyes-that itchy, burning, redness that just won’t go away, and is extremely painful. You might experience [ ... ]
Sugar consumption is very high among Americans, averaging about 20 teaspoons per person per day. Research shows that too much sugar in the diet can lead to many health problems. According to the American Heart Association, the maximum [ ... ]
