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Ginger | The Almighty Herb That Needs No Introduction
You may have used ginger as a spice in cooking or may have enjoyed this herb in the form of ginger beer or crystallized candied ginger. Remarkably, the use of ginger dates back to ancient medicine.
Read moreWomen's History Month | Anna Louise James, The First African American Female Pharmacist
WRITTEN BY GRETA JOHNSON AND DR. SWATHI In honor of Women’s History Month, this is a tribute to the trailblazing women who have come before us, those who have fought for our right to have a voice, ...
Read moreSmell Your Stress Away with Essential Oils
WRITTEN BY JOSEPH YANG AND DR. SWATHI Stress is an inevitable daily occurrence, and prolonged exposure contributes to cardiovascular and psychological conditions. On top of mindfulness meditation, ...
Read more4 Tips to Balance Your Stomach Acid
WRITTEN BY KRISTINA TELHAMI AND DR. SWATHI Are you having symptoms such as acid reflux, heartburn, gas, bloating? Do you have nutritional deficiencies, skin problems, hair loss, weight gain, adrena...
Read moreThe Ellementa Show: Bioavailability & Botanical Medicine with Dr. Swathi
In this session with Dr. Swathi, we’ll learn about bioavailability – the ability of a drug or substance to be absorbed and used by the body. How much of your plant medicine are you actually getting...
Read moreSugar, You're Going Down | Sweetners: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
WRITTEN BY MILICA STOJSAVLJEVICK AND DR. SWATHI Are you the type of person that has to have something sweet after a nice savory meal? Do you go for the cookies and cakes when you need a little junk...
Read moreFrequently Asked Questions with Dr. Swathi - FAQ #9: Why Use Broad Spectrum Hemp Extract?
Broad spectrum hemp oil extracts make CBD more readily absorbed and bioavailable. Because of the way the various cannabinoids, terpenes, and essential oils are extracted from the plant interact wit...
Read more3 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Next Workout
WRITTEN BY THY PHAM AND DR. SWATHI Your body is constantly pushed through physical and mental limits during a workout. Are you taking the proper steps to making sure your body is cared for after ex...
Read moreWRITTEN BY TRANG TRAN AND DR. SWATHI Popular as a fitness supplement and commonly used in those on a ketogenic diet, you may have run into medium-chain triglycerides, or MCT oil, while at health fo...
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