Element Apothec Blog

Have Fun in the Sun with the Right Skin Protection

WRITTEN BY MADISON SCHMIDT AND DR. SWATHI What is the importance of wearing sunscreen?  As it gets hotter out, sunscreen rolls into nearly every retail store. While sunscreen is an essential summ...

Can I Drink Alcohol With Melatonin?

  REPOSTED FROM GOODRXWRITTEN BY DR. SWATHI As many as 50% of adults in the U.S. experience insomnia symptoms (trouble sleeping). Between 2005 and 2010, it was estimated that nearly 9 million U.S. ...

Enhance Your Life Podcast: The Secret Benefits of Your Endocannabinoid System with Dr. Swathi Varanasi

Dr. Swathi Varanasi is one of the first-ever Integrative Health and Medical Cannabis Pharmacists, and a Chief Scientific Officer at Element Apothec. She is also a plant-based wellness expert and a ...

Ashwagandha | Benefits, Uses, & Side Effects

WRITTEN BY KRISTINA TELHAMI AND DR. SWATHI What is ashwagandha? Have you heard of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)? It is an adaptogen and ancient medicinal herb used for centuries in Ayurvedic m...

Lavender | Benefits, Uses, & Side Effects

WRITTEN BY THY PHAM AND DR. SWATHI What is lavender? Lavender is an herb belonging to the mint family. It’s easily recognizable by its shade of purple and fresh floral scent. It is believed to have...

Brave New Weed Podcast: A New Role for Pharmacists in Medical Cannabis & CBD with Dr. Swathi Varanasi

Dr. Swathi is blazing a path into the new field of integrative pharmacology and pharmacy, one that blends the science of healing plant medicines with pharmaceuticals. It makes sense, since most of ...

Mother Nature | The Ultimate Mood Booster

WRITTEN BY MADISON SCHMIDT AND DR. SWATHI Today’s world offers us many distractions, especially through technology. When negative feelings arise, it is easy to pick up our cell phones and play our ...

What's the Difference? | CBD vs. CBN

  REPOSTED FROM GOODRXWRITTEN BY DR. SWATHI All cannabinoids are key components in the cannabis plant, and there are many of them. This includes major cannabinoids like tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC...

OsteoStrong: All About CBD for Wellness with Dr. Swathi & Davina Kaonohi of Element Apothec

Watch this free webinar all about CBD! We demystify CBD, it's components, and it's uses in wellness. Sit back and learn as our experts educate you about what to look for in CBD products and how t...

Can I Take Cannabis Instead of Opioids to Treat Chronic Pain?

  REPOSTED FROM GOODRXWRITTEN BY DR. SWATHI Adults with chronic pain are often prescribed prescription pain medications, including opioids, for pain relief. However, there are risks to pain medicat...