Tag: health
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Top 10 Rules of Healthy Eating
When we talk about healthy eating, we usually think about foods that are “allowed,” meaning those that support our health, and those that are “not allowed,” meaning foods that may, to a greater or lesser extent, harm our health or lead to illness. Salad, tomatoes, cucumbers, or potatoes are often seen as healthy foods. However,…
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Fatty Liver Disease: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Diet
If you’ve ever seen advertisements for “detox teas,” you should know that your body already has a powerful detox organ. That organ is the liver. And the liver doesn’t just detoxify—it plays an essential role in many other processes that keep us alive and healthy. Functions of the Liver The liver is one of the…
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What to Eat (and Avoid) When You Have Heartburn: A Pharmacist’s Guide
If you’ve ever felt that burning sensation creeping up your chest after a heavy meal, you know what I’m talking about — heartburn. It’s one of the most common digestive complaints, and while it’s not usually dangerous, it can make everyday life pretty uncomfortable. As a pharmacist (and foodie), I’m all about combining medical knowledge…
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Most Common Drug-Food Interactions
Polypharmacy (taking multiple medications, usually as part of chronic therapy) is becoming increasingly common among the population. Taking two or more medications to manage chronic illnesses is no longer the exception, but the rule. Chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol are often interconnected — in fact, one frequently leads to…
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Misinterpreted Studies: How Scientific Myths Are Born
In today’s digital age, information spreads at lightning speed. News outlets, social media, and blogs often report on scientific studies in simplified or sensationalized ways. In this process, the original message of the study is often lost, distorted, or completely misunderstood. You’ve probably heard claims like “chocolate helps you lose weight” or “a glass of…
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Insulin – is he really the Bad Guy?
What is insulin?Recently, I had another poll on my Instagram page with the question:Insulin is:a. A Caribbean islandb. A Mediterranean dishc. A hormone Of course, most people knew it was a hormone, but a few humorous individuals chose the other two answers, just to respect the democratic nature of the page to the fullest.Insulin is,…
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Top 10 Over-The-Counter Medications You Should Know About
Headaches, sneezing, or itchy skin — it happens to everyone a few times a year. It usually isn’t a big deal, but when it strikes, it can be really unpleasant and disrupt our daily lives. So what do we do in that case? Come to the pharmacy, bro! For symptoms like the ones above, we…
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Why do I get cravings?(especially in the evening)
A few days ago, I asked a question on my Instagram profile: “When do you most often experience cravings?” Over 80% of respondents answered – in the evening. You know how it goes: you’ve been disciplined all day, eating only what you planned, staying within your calorie budget, tracking your macros, and then sometime after…
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Do Carbs Make Me Fat?
“Cut the sugar!” – that’s usually the first piece of advice we get when trying to lose weight, especially fat. The results after doing so can vary, but for many people, it ends in the yo-yo effect: we realize we can’t sustain a sugar-free lifestyle for long and fall back into old habits, often regaining…
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Why Do I Get Tired?
You’re probably thinking, What kind of silly question is that? I asked myself the same thing after the thought crossed my mind during a workout, when I felt tired after just five kilometers of running. Of course, I would feel tired—especially since I’m not particularly well-trained at the moment. But I asked myself why that…
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The Hungry Pharmacist 