Tag: wellness
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The Supplement Industry – What Works and What’s a Waste of Money?
The supplement industry is one of the largest industries in the world, generating billions of dollars and producing billions of tablets annually. Naturally, within such a massive industry, there are high-quality products that truly help, as well as products that offer no real benefits—or even worse, some that may be harmful. Pharmacists who work or…
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How to Identify Hidden Sugars in Food
You’ve decided that starting this Monday, you’re cutting out sugar. You’re either continuing with the same diet or trying a variation that involves little to no sugar. You’ve attempted this before with varying success, or maybe you’ve seen online that many people have lost a lot of weight in a short period by following a…
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How to Prevent Muscle Pain After Training?
Muscle pain after training, known as DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness), usually occurs 24-48 hours after intense physical activity. Although pain is a normal occurrence for those who train, there are ways to alleviate it and prevent excessive discomfort. Muscle pain usually occurs in beginners, people who have just started training and are not used…
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Diet, Supplements and Medications during Pregnancy – All you need to know
Pregnancy—the nine-month period before a woman brings a baby into the world—is not only a blessed experience for the mother and both parents but also a time full of challenges, symptoms, medical examinations, and check-ups. Nutrition, along with supplements and medications that a pregnant woman is allowed to take, plays a crucial role during this…
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10,000 Steps a Day – Truth or Myth?
Myth. This doesn’t mean that movement itself is a myth—movement is essential for good health—but the number 10,000 is more of a myth than a scientifically proven benchmark. How did we arrive at 10,000 steps? Why not 11,000, 9,000, or 10,543? A single company, one device, and one event set the foundation for one of…
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The Impact of Sleep on Muscle Growth and Weight Loss
Sleep plays a crucial role in muscle growth, as well as in weight loss and fat reduction. Have you ever embarked on a weight-loss journey or tried to build a stronger physique, only to find that your progress isn’t going as planned? One possible reason could be a lack of sufficient sleep. How Much Sleep…
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The Most Bizarre Medicines Throughout History
Since the beginning of human history and civilization, humans have sought cures for numerous diseases that have plagued them on their journey from African caves to offices in Madrid. People usually relied on what surrounded them and what, based on prior experience, seemed to work as a remedy or at least alleviated ailments. These were…
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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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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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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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The Hungry Pharmacist 