Arthritis is usually a chronic, progressive condition that signals that there is redness, stiffness, and swelling- all hallmarks of inflammation- of a joint. In osteoarthritis, the cartilage in a joint gradually wears away. There are a multitude of treatments that may help relieve the discomfort of osteoarthritis, and the goal of treatment is to limit episodes of pain and inflammation, and help promote long-term joint function.

Turmeric is a spice commonly found in Indian and East Asian foods and has been used medicinally for hundreds of years in India and Ayurvedic medicine. Turmeric, and its major component, curcumin can help improve arthritis and inflammation, digestive issues, lower heart disease risk, and may even aid in reducing depression. Acquiring all your necessary levels of Turmeric from food sources is difficult, and physicians are now routinely recommending safe approaches to supplementing with turmeric as a treatment solution. In this blog, we detail the roles of turmeric as well as recommended daily allowances.

Derived from the marijuana plant, a compound called cannabidol, or CBD, works to regulate important bodily functions through the body’s endocannabinoid system. These functions include pain, inflammation, mood, energy metabolism, sleep, anxiety, and stress. For adults, CBD appears to be a very safe product. CBD can be taken orally, as a tablet, chewable, or tincture. CBD can also be incorporated into solutions such as foams and topically administered.

Maintaining healthy Vitamin D levels can help improve your immune health, reduce inflammation, and also promote healthy bones. Is is increasingly common to find both males and females are deficient in their Vitamin D levels. Acquiring all your necessary Vitamin D from food sources and sun exposure is difficult, and physicians are now routinely recommending safe approaches to supplementing with Vitamin D as a treatment solution. In this blog, we detail the roles of Vitamin D as well as recommended daily allowances.

There is rapidly growing evidence that certain supplements can help with a great number of medical conditions and concerns, and prescribing them is becoming more common. In addition to the prescription medications that we have been dispensing, we are now stocking and dispensing various supplements.