A cough can show up any time during the winter—whether you’re sick or not. Here’s more about how English ivy leaf can help quell coughs and boost respiratory wellness.
Natural Herbs, Supplements, & Vitamins – Holistic Remedies
Pharmaca’s expert team of nutritionists, naturopathic doctors and herbalists brings you the latest research, news and tips from the world of natural health care. Our Flourish blog focuses on providing readers with well-researched articles that help you find the right vitamin, supplement or herbal remedy for you. Read what our practitioners have to say about their favorite holistic remedies to common ailments, or find out what ingredients to look for (or avoid) in popular supplements. No matter your questions about natural health, Pharmaca’s Flourish Blog is sure to have insights to educate and enlighten you.
The Best Nootropic Stacks in 2020
Nootropics enhance cognitive functions using a variety of herbal, botanical and other nutrients for maximum effect. Here are several highly regarded pre-made nootropics stacks you can find at Pharmaca.
Herb Pharm Super Echinacea: One Plant, Four Parts for a Strong Immune System
This winter, all of us want our immune system functioning at peak performance—and echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) can be great for supporting that system. The herbal experts at Herb Pharm have found a way to capture the unique healing benefits of this plant’s seeds, flowers, leaves and roots in their Super Echinacea formulation.
Supplements for Stress and Anxiety
Anxiety is a disorder that affects more than 20 million Americans. But people who suffer from anxiety can find relief in a variety of ways. Below are some supplements that research suggests can help treat symptoms of anxiety. Talk to your health care practitioner about which ones will work best for you.
Best Nootropics to Help Boost Brain Function in 2020
Do you sometimes experience brain fog, memory issues or a lackluster mood? Researchers are working hard to figure out why this happens and what we can do to keep the brain functioning optimally in healthy adults. Wellness experts are using this information to develop new ways of enhancing brain health […]
Let’s Talk Zinc
Zinc is an essential mineral—meaning your body can’t make it—that must be obtained from the diet or supplementation. It’s involved in more than 200 enzymatic reactions, and plays a key role in genetic expression, cell division and growth. Here are the best forms.
The Best Collagen Supplements of 2020 for Skin, Hair and Nails
Fans tell us that collagen makes hair, nails, joints and bones stronger and healthier. Here’s more about the top collagen supplements Pharmaca customers choose, the companies that make them and why these five stand out.
What Are Nootropics, AKA Smart Drugs?
Nootropics—also known as smart drugs—are brain boosters meant to improve cognitive function in the brains of healthy people. Here a few nootropic options we carry at Pharmaca that can help naturally boost your brain function.
Natural Remedies for Anxiety: How to Naturally Cope with Stress
These recommendations are focused on supporting the work of the parasympathetic system by addressing nutritional factors and lifestyle changes that can immediately help bring the body back into balance and reduce anxiety symptoms.
Keeping Your Immunity Strong During COVID-19
We all wonder how the next few months (or years!) will play out with the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are ways to help take control of what we can to stay safe and healthy.