Contributors

Don’t forget to use your FSA funds before December 31

December 26, 2012

If you enrolled in a flexible spending account (FSA) as part of your health coverage in 2012, now’s the time to use up that savings—before December 31! By purchasing eligible products with your pre-tax dollars, you can save approximately 20 to 40 percent on out-of-pocket health expenses. However, the “use it or lose it”...

Flu Season is Here: Are You Ready?

December 14, 2012

By Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy

This year’s flu has come early, according to the Centers for Disease Control. In a press conference held in early December, experts at the CDC said that this is the earliest flu season they’ve seen in nearly a decade, since 2003. Because 2003-2004 was a severe flu year, the CDC is concerned that 2012-2013,...

Glam Up Your Holiday Look!

December 7, 2012

By Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy

Need a little sparkle for your next holiday party (or just any party for that matter)? Pharmaca esthetician Federica Raparelli gives us her tips for creating the perfect holiday glam look. First, the foundation. “If you know you’re going to be taking pictures or really want full coverage, try jane iredale’s Glow Time Full-Coverage...

Contest: Make Holiday Nails Sparkle!

December 7, 2012

By Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy

A great manicure isn’t just about great (non-toxic) nail polish these days—it’s about making nails stand out (dare we call it, a nailstyle?). Here, some great ways to spice up your holiday nails with nifty tricks from our friends at SpaRitual. They all use shades from their Metal collection, an inspired palette of shimmers...

The 30 Day Weight Management Challenge is Back!

December 4, 2012

By Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy

The 30 Day Weight Management Challenge is Back!

Our 30 Day Weight-Management Challenge is back! It’s a great way to learn more about natural solutions to healthy weight management. Here’s how it works: During the month of January, we’ll be following six customers who have been selected to take one of three natural weight management supplements while working closely with a Pharmaca...

Strategies for Diabetes Prevention

November 21, 2012

By Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy

Eat your leafy greens People who eat an average of 1.5 daily servings of green leafy vegetables have a 14 percent lower risk of Type 2 diabetes compared with those who consume less than half a serving of those vegetables per day, says a review in the August 2010 British Medical Journal. More diabetes...

How do Plant Stem Cells Work?

November 15, 2012

By Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy

From our friends at MyChelle Dermaceuticals Stem cells have been a topic of increased research and advancement in the past decade—along with passionate debate from those who tout their health-promoting potential and those who warn of the slippery ethical slope they represent. The good news is that scientists have now found a way to...

Your Everyday Stress-Relief Guide

November 5, 2012

By Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy

Whether we’re meeting deadlines at work or school or taking the kids to soccer practice, we could all use a little daily stress relief. Keep this helpful guide on hand to remind you of daily practices that can help reduce the stress in your life. Get on a regular sleep schedule. “Try and go...

Cold and Flu Relief Now

October 24, 2012

By Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy

You probably already know the ins and out of boosting your immunity. But what happens when you just can’t escape cold and flu season? Take comfort in these remedies that can speed the recovery process. First, the basics. “The average cold runs 5-7 days, but you can get back on your feet more quickly...

Simple Steps to Healthy Aging

October 11, 2012

By Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy

Support the healthy aging process with nutrition and supplements that can help keep your bones strong, your heart healthy and your mind sharp. We spoke with Karen Carleton, naturopathic doctor at our Portland store, about some of the things we should be thinking about as we age. “Inflammation is the source of so many...