Element Apothec Blog
The Life Group LA Webinar: Botanicals & CBD with Dr. Swathi Varanasi, PharmD
How can we use herbs to help us live our best lives? Join Integrative Health Pharmacist, Dr. Swathi Varanasi, as she presents information on the top eastern and western herbs that can provide us ...
Read moreTea Time | What's In Your Cup?
WRITTEN BY MADISON SCHMIDT AND DR. SWATHI If you are anything like me, walking into a tea shop or down the tea aisle at the grocery store can be overwhelming. There are so many tea types, flavors, ...
Read moreGinger | 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 moreBrand Ambassador of the Month | Melissa Nowitz
Welcome to another edition of Element Apothec's Brand Ambassador of the Month. This month, we are pleased to showcase brand ambassador Melissa Nowitz. Melissa only recently joined the Brand Ambassa...
Read moreTake Time to Smell the Rose Hips
WRITTEN BY KAYLA SAXTON AND DR. SWATHI “What smells so good?” It’s probably the rose hips. Rosehip oil is derived from Rosa canina. To extract the herbaceous oil from Rosa canina, the plant must un...
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 moreSea Buckthorn Oil | The Superfood For Your Skin
WRITTEN BY GRETA JOHNSON AND DR. SWATHI VARANASI “Your skin looks so radiant.” I have been using the Belle Visage | Face Serum for the past few months and have seen such a difference in my skin. A...
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...
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