Author: The Hungry Pharmacist
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The Biggest Myths About Healthy Eating
When we think about healthy food or say that we will start eating healthy on Monday, the first image that often comes to mind is a bowl of salad—a lot of salad. But what exactly is healthy food? And is the food that the media or large supermarket chains present as “healthy” actually good for…
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Mediterranean Diet: What Is It and What Is It Good For?
In recent years, this type of diet has become extremely popular in various circles, particularly among doctors treating cardiovascular diseases. The Mediterranean diet is not a traditional restrictive diet but rather a lifestyle change. It usually does not require strict limitations (though modifications can be made if needed), making it a sustainable and healthy way…
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Common Medication Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
When taking medications, whether they are prescription drugs or those available over the counter (OTC), it is important to clarify any potential uncertainties before starting their use. When a medication is prescribed, the doctor usually explains its most significant characteristics, and similarly, the pharmacist should provide all the necessary information at the pharmacy. However, we…
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Starting the Gym as a Beginner: Overcoming Challenges and Staying Consistent
Entering the gym as a beginner is a significant source of stress for many. This is often the main reason people give up so quickly. The array of exercise equipment, the crowds, everyone working out with their headphones in a flow state, figuring out how to use the machines properly, and learning the correct techniques…
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Penicillin – How a Lack of Hygiene in the Lab Saved Humanity
Can We Imagine Life Without Antibiotics?We rarely think about it, but antibiotics are an almost daily presence in our lives. Many things we take for granted today—treating wounds, curing a sore throat, repairing teeth, or undergoing surgery—would be unimaginable without this miraculous medicine. But how did it come into existence? How did one vacation, poor…
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Dietary Fiber: Why It’s Key to Your Health
Fiber is a part of food that cannot be broken down by enzymes in our intestines, nor can it be absorbed or utilized by the body. It does not directly participate in bodily processes: it isn’t a source of energy, doesn’t build our cells, play a role in immune responses, or contribute to hormone production.…
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How Can Medications Affect Your Vitamins and Minerals?
Regular therapy brings many benefits to chronically ill patients, regardless of the disease. The development of medications has made it possible to control numerous diseases, such as high blood pressure, Hashimoto’s syndrome, or diabetes, enabling patients to lead relatively normal lives. This allows them to participate in daily activities without their illness significantly affecting their…
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The Food Pyramid (Part 2)
The next level of the food pyramid consists of dough and pastry. When people aim to lose weight, the first suggestion often involves cutting out pasta, along with sweets. You’ll often hear someone declare, “Starting tomorrow, I’m eliminating bread, pasta, potatoes, or rice.” This seems like a good step—I wouldn’t eat them too often either.…
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The Food Pyramid (Part 1)
Creating a meal plan for one person is not an easy task. Several parameters need to be considered during the process, and we are still unsure if the plan is correct. It often requires several adjustments, and it takes time to develop something we can call almost ideal. Now, imagine how difficult it is to…
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How to Prevent Chronic Diseases with Pharmacy, Nutrition, and Physical Activity
Chronic diseases, such as diabetes and cardiovascular conditions, are among the leading causes of non-violent deaths worldwide, affecting millions of people. The development of medicine and pharmacy has allowed humanity to suppress or eradicate many diseases that once claimed countless lives, such as various infectious diseases. The discovery of penicillin was the trigger for…
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