Element Apothec Blog
Intern Alumni Spotlight | Madison Schmidt, PharmD Candidate
Name: Madison SchmidtHometown: Maryville, ILSchool: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of PharmacyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madison-schmidt-a1b887199/Why Element Apothec:...
Read moreWhat is Delta-8 and Is It Legal?
REPOSTED FROM GOODRXWRITTEN BY DR. SWATHI The short answer is that delta-8 falls into a gray area, meaning its legal status is not entirely clear. However, several states have taken ste...
Read moreShould You Discuss Cannabis Use With Your Healthcare Provider?
REPOSTED FROM GOODRXWRITTEN BY DR. SWATHI Cannabis seems to be everywhere. Sales for cannabidiol (CBD), excluding those associated with medical cannabis, are predicted to exceed $20 billio...
Read moreIn June, We Celebrate Everyone
June is Pride Month, which is a time for our collective voices from around the world to come together and support and honor our LGBTQIA+ community. At Element Apothec, we believe inclusion and dive...
Read moreIntern Alumni Spotlight | Thy Pham, PharmD Candidate
Name: Thy PhamHometown: El Monte, CaliforniaSchool: West Coast University School of PharmacyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thypham1/Why Element Apothec: Why NOT? Element Apothec is exactly m...
Read moreVitamin E | What Is It and Why Does It Matter
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient created naturally by plants. There are 2 classes of Vitamin E molecules: tocopherols and tocotrienols. Tocopherols are found in abundant forms throughout the bod...
Read morePinpointing the Signficance of Acupuncture
WRITTEN BY MADISON SCHMIDT AND DR. SWATHI What is acupuncture? Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine originating from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that involves the insertion of tiny ...
Read moreSpirulina | Superfood to Superstar
WRITTEN BY MILICA STOJSAVLJEVICK AND DR. SWATHI What is spirulina? Spirulina is a blue-green algae or cyanobacteria. Most recently, it has gained popularity with its use in smoothies and juices (to...
Read moreWRITTEN BY TRANG TRAN AND DR. SWATHI What is aloe vera? The aloe vera plant belongs to the Liliaceae family and originates from southern and eastern Africa. It is a perennial, succulent plant tha...
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