The most abundant protein in our body, collagen is essential to overall health and appearance. Here’s an easy way to incorporate it into your diet!
Bone & Joint Relief
What Sets New Chapter’s Bone Strength Take Care Apart

New Chapter is dedicated to sourcing the best ingredients for health in environmentally responsible ways. Here’s more about how they thoughtfully formulated their best-selling Bone Strength Take Care to maximize its effects.
Minimizing Collagen Loss As We Age

Collagen is a hot topic these days. Because we know that our ability to produce collagen—vital to healthy skin, bones, joints and tendons—starts diminishing as early as 21, supplemental collagen and collagen builders are gaining popularity for their help in reducing pain and making skin glow. But age isn’t the only thing that can affect our collagen levels.
Boost the Benefits of Curcumin with Natural Factors CurcuminRich

The buzz about turmeric and curcumin? It’s real. Studies continue to show that the health benefits from curcumin are wide ranging. But traditional curcumin supplements aren’t always as bioavailable as they need to be. That’s why researchers at Natural Factors developed their powerful Theracurmin formulations.
Is Vitamin K2 the Next D3?

Just as there has been an explosion of positive science about the importance of vitamin D3, another nutrient, vitamin K, is showing tremendous promise in the treatment and prevention of a wide range of health conditions.
Ask Pharmaca: What’s the Best Joint Supplement for Me?

Q. My doctor recommended glucosamine for my joints, but there are so many choices! What are chondroitin supplements? What about MSM? Which one should I rely on to help me improve my mobility long term and enjoy anti-inflammatory effects without the need for prescription pain relievers? A. It’s true, there […]
Alternatives for Fighting Low Back Pain (Video)

Many people suffer from back pain—the good news is that there are a variety of natural solutions and strategies that can offer relief. Here Dr. Brad Jacobs talks about stress and posture, topical homeopathic remedies, acupuncture and herbs such as curcumin or boswellia, and their role in back pain relief.
Natural Care for Aging Joints and Bones
Stiff, achy joints and brittle bones don’t have to be an inevitable part of aging. Natural supplements and nutrients can help keep us strong, explains Dr. Matt Murphy, a chiropractor and practitioner at our Napa store. These remedies, along with vitamin-rich foods and exercise, can go a long way in […]
Joint Comfort from Pure Encapsulations
Joint comfort is a key issue for many mature men and women. Pure Encapsulations’ high quality nutritional supplements offer support for healthy joint, connective tissue and cartilage through a number of mechanisms. Functional ingredients for joint mobility and comfort include building blocks to support cartilage composition and herbal extracts to […]
Expert Advice on Arthritis
By Dr. Tori Hudson, ND Dr. Hudson is a member of Pharmaca’s Integrative Health Advisory Board and Medical Director of A Woman’s Time Clinic in Portland, Ore. In my women’s health practice, we frequently see cases of miscellaneous joint aches, injury-related pains, swelling of the bursa (called bursitis), and bona […]