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The Scoop on Vitamins: B12 – Cobalamin

December 1, 2012

By Elizabeth Willis, Herbalist/Nutritionist

B12 is the most complex and unique of all B vitamins. The only source of B12 in nature is from microbial synthesis in So why is B12 so important? B12 is vital for amino acid synthesis, DNA replication and the manufacturing of neurotransmitters that are partially responsible for stabilizing mood and sleep patterns. Signs...

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...

The Scoop on Vitamins: B9 – Folic Acid

November 20, 2012

By Elizabeth Willis, Herbalist/Nutritionist

This is part of our continuing series on the function of vitamins in the body. Folic acid is one of the more well known B vitamins because of its importance during pregnancy for healthy fetal development, particularly during the first trimester. While the connection isn’t completely understood, the demand for folate most likely increases...

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...

A Whole Body Approach to Fibromyalgia

November 14, 2012

By Kate Brainard, ND

Fibromyalgia affects an estimated 5 million adults in America. But what is fibromyalgia? The condition is characterized primarily by chronic, widespread unexplained pain and tender points throughout the body, as well as profound fatigue and sleep disturbances. Fibromyalgia is most common among women and people with autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus....

Collagen Support for Your (Already) Beautiful Skin

November 7, 2012

By Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy

Collagen Support for Your (Already) Beautiful Skin

Underneath our skin there’s a process happening every day: It’s collagen production, and it helps keep our skin plump, our tendons flexible and our bones strong. Indeed, collagen is one of the most abundant proteins in the human body. “Collagen provides structural support for the bones, skin and ligaments,” says Dr. Tori Hudson, ND,...