Brain Health

Experts say that maintaining a healthy brain requires a few different nutrition and lifestyle choices. First off, opting for healthy brain food, including healthy fats like omega-3s and lean proteins, is vital to providing nourishment for brain function. Regular exercise, as well as brainy activities like puzzles and books, can also keep your brain functioning well as you age. And don’t undercut the power of human relationships when it comes to keeping your brain strong—experts say socializing can be one of the most important tools in brain health. Turn to Project Wellness for advice about how to keep your brain healthy, how to nourish and exercise your brain and other brain health tips.

The Healthy Benefits of Omega-3s

July 24, 2012

By Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy

The reported health benefits of omega-3s keep piling up—from boosting heart health to improving memory and concentration. Omega-3s are considered “essential” fatty acids because our body needs them for a variety of bodily functions. Since we can’t make them on our own, however, we must get them through diet or supplementation. The two main...

Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Cognitive Decline

March 30, 2012

By Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy

Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Cognitive Decline

We often hear that the Mediterranean diet is a great way to eat—when done right, it can be packed with good fats, fiber, fruits, veggies and antioxidants, all of which can help boost heart health, reduce inflammation and help stave off chronic diseases According to a study published last year in the American Journal...

Nordic Naturals Extends Their Environmental Commitment

November 3, 2011

By Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy

Nordic Naturals Extends Their Environmental Commitment

We’re happy to say that one of our best-selling, and most practitioner-recommended brands of omega-3s is now even more eco-friendly. Nordic Naturals just announced that their new headquarters in Watsonville, Calif. earned LEED Gold certification from the US Green Building Council. Nordic Naturals is already well-known for their commitment to sustainably sourcing their fish...

Brain Health Questions: How does stress affect brain health?

August 16, 2011

By Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy

Brain Health Questions: How does stress affect brain health?

Our webinar with Dr. Bruce Price on July 27 sparked some interesting questions on brain health from our participants. Since Dr. Price wasn’t able to answer all of them during the webinar, we thought we’d tackle some common ones here. These answers come from Dr. Haythum Tayeb, a behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry fellow in...

Brain health questions: Is there a connection between ADHD & Alzheimer’s?

August 13, 2011

By Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy

Brain health questions: Is there a connection between ADHD & Alzheimer’s?

Webcast: Boost your Brain: How to maintain good memory & cognitive function as you age

August 12, 2011

By Dr. Bruce Price

Join Dr. Bruce Price, associate professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School, as he offers expert advice on supplements and lifestyle changes to keep your brain working smarter at any age. July 27, 2011 Click icon on bottom right to view full screen Download a PDF of the presentation >

Brain Health Questions: How can I reverse memory loss?

August 10, 2011

By Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy

Brain Health Questions: How can I reverse memory loss?

Upcoming webinar with Dr. Bruce Price

July 5, 2011

By Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy

Interested in what you can be doing preventively to keep your brain and memory going strong as you age? Pharmaca is proud to be hosting a free webinar with Dr. Bruce Price of our Integrative Health Advisory Board. Boost Your Brain: How to maintain good memory and cognitive function as you age Wednesday, July...

Essential Oil of the Month: Rosemary

May 18, 2011

By Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy

Rosemary is one of those quintessential herbs that add flavor to almost any dish. It’s native to the Mediterranean region, and is a member of the mint family. Maybe that’s why, as an essential oil, it’s known for its ability to revitalize and clarify. What it does Rosemary has been clinically shown to improve...

Turmeric and brain health? Keep eating that curry

April 28, 2011

By Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy

Turmeric and brain health? Keep eating that curry

In doing some research for an upcoming article on men’s health, we found a study that shows a strong connection between curcumin, or turmeric, and a reduced risk for Alzheimer’s. We’ve known that turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties, but we didn’t know that it could also reduce inflammation in the brain, thought to be a...