Tag: omega 3

  • In Case You’ve Just Thrown Out All Of Your Supplements.

    Just in case you are being drawn in by the overwhelming attempt to draw you away from anything that is labeled as a supplement, be weary of one red flag: a claim that “there are no studies showing any effectiveness”. No studies. Not even one. Not a single, solitary inkling of any positive outcome in…

  • Are Young People Eating Their Way Into Depression

    As a pharmacist I see the alarming rate that antidepressant medication is used, especially in young people.  Along with this use, anti-anxiety and sleep medication are also one of the most commonly used medications that leave my pharmacy.  Statistics tell us that the number of patients diagnosed with depression increases by approximately 20% per year,…

  • Breast Health

       Proper diet and nutrition, exercise, assessment of risk factors and screening with mammograms and self-exams are all important for breast health. Research shows that a woman who is over 40, or whose mother or sister has had breast cancer, may be at greater risk, but this does not mean the woman will develop breast…