Pharmacist Ben Fuchs

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Pharmacist Ben blogs posts, radio show, news and products to benefit your quality of life. We dig deep into the topics of health, nutrition, supplements.

  • Fat Malabsorption SyndromeFat Malabsorption Syndrome
    It wouldn’t hurt any of us to be using fat absorption supplements, starting off with digestive enzymes, specifically lipase, which is a generic term for a class of enzymes that dissolves fat. It’s found in pancreatin (available as a supplement) which is a group of enzymes that is made by the pancreas. These fat absorbing enzymes can improve overall health not only digestion.
  • The Bright Side Mission Pt. 2The Bright Side Mission Pt. 2
    Americans are the most medicalized people on the planet. We have the highest healthcare costs, highest drug costs, insurance costs, and soon we will have the full weight of the federal gov’t guaranteeing that everyone has to participates. And what do we have to show for ourselves? More degeneration than ever before, and we have no one to blame but ourselves.

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  • Hard Ketones: A Healthy Alternative to Standard Alcoholic Beverages
    by Stephanie on December 28, 2023 at 6:18 pm

    THE ULTIMATE, HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE TO ALCOHOL THAT STILL GIVES YOU A PLEASANT BUZZ: HARD KETONES! By Nora Gedgaudas SO… In the spirit of holiday and New Year’s Eve celebrations, I would like to make mention of The post Hard Ketones: A Healthy Alternative to Standard Alcoholic Beverages appeared first on Price-Pottenger.

  • Call for Article Submissions to the Journal of Health and Healing
    by Stephanie on December 18, 2023 at 1:29 am

    Dear Friend, I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. I am pleased to extend an invitation for you to contribute to our highly respected publication, the Journal of The post Call for Article Submissions to the Journal of Health and Healing appeared first on Price-Pottenger.

  • Weston A. Price’s work and its relevance to today
    by Admin on December 12, 2023 at 5:14 pm

    My own introduction to the work of Weston A. Price likely bears a similarity to the way in which many reading this have initially come across him: through his many amazing photographs. They The post Weston A. Price’s work and its relevance to today appeared first on Price-Pottenger.

  • Some of the Best Vegetables to Grow in Times of Crisis
    by Erin Elizabeth on March 8, 2024 at 12:07 pm

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE During times of crisis, staple foods and plants you know will grow well are ideal; it’s not the time to be trying out experimental varieties Choose vegetables that can be canned, fermented or pickled so you can eat them at your leisure, or those that can be stored for months without the need The post Some of the Best Vegetables to Grow […]

  • Honey Laundering: Is Your Honey Real or Fake?
    by Erin Elizabeth on January 2, 2024 at 2:05 am

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE  Honey is the third most-faked food in the world. Tests have revealed 50% to 70% of all U.S. honey is fake or adulterated  True Source Honey, a honey certification group, was created by the businesses it certifies. According to a class action complaint, True Source Honey is being used by these businesses The post Honey Laundering: […]

  • NAFLD Has Become a Health Emergency Among Children
    by Erin Elizabeth on November 24, 2023 at 6:13 pm

    Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola STORY AT-A-GLANCE  > NAFLD is characterized by excess fat buildup in your liver. Without proper treatment, it can lead to serious liver problems including nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), which causes inflammation and fibrosis, or scarring of the liver. NAFLD also increases the risk of other health conditions, […]

  • Half an AvocadoHalf an Avocado
    So what is it that makes avocados so satisfying? Well, aside from the fiber and the nutrients which are always satiety-inducing, probably the most hunger busting element of the succulent green fruit are the fats. Avocados are among the plant world’s most lipid-dense products, containing significant amounts of both saturated and unsaturated fats. According to the USDA, 1 cup of avocado contains over 4 teaspoons of fat.
  • Skin Care and the CosmaceuticalSkin Care and the Cosmaceutical
    The bottom line is, if you’re looking for skin care that works, look for cosmaceuticals. While the vast majority of products that you put on your skin are ineffective and inactive, using real cosmaceutical actives will allow you to bypass the standard, “extract-from-a-melon-that-grows-of-the-coast-of-France” type ingredients that you hear about ..

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  • How do birds flock together? Scientists reveal their aerodynamic secrets
    by Chris Melore on April 25, 2024 at 9:35 pm

    NEW YORK — Have you ever watched a group of birds flying in a perfect V-shaped formation through the sky? They say, “Birds of a feather flock together,” but how the heck do they know how to do all this flocking and togetherness with such precision? Scientists have been studying this gift for collective motion, and… The post How do birds flock together? Scientists reveal their aerodynamic […]

  • These ancient nomads disappeared from Europe 1,000 years ago. Now, DNA is revealing how they lived
    by The Conversation on April 25, 2024 at 8:22 pm

    Article written by Magdalena M.E. Bunbury, James Cook University, and Guido Alberto Gnecchi-Ruscone, Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology How do we understand past societies? For centuries, our main sources of information have been pottery sherds, burial sites, and ancient texts. But the study of ancient DNA is changing what we know about the human… The post These ancient nomads […]

  • What Are The Best Makeup Brushes, According To Beauty Experts?
    by Elsa Lee on April 25, 2024 at 8:00 pm

    You can have the highest quality makeup in your lineup, but that can be for nothing if your makeup brushes don’t match that standard. The best makeup brushes blend your glam into a masterpiece every time. That means no cakey foundation or streaky lines. So, upgrade your beauty routine with quality brushes. Believe me, it’s… The post What Are The Best Makeup Brushes, According To Beauty […]

  • Living at higher altitudes in India linked to increased risk of childhood stunting
    on April 25, 2024 at 10:30 pm

    Living at higher altitudes in India is linked to an increased risk of stunted growth, with children living in homes 2,000 meters or more above sea level 40% more at risk than those living 1,000 meters below, finds research published in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.

  • Researcher discusses importance of communicating to the public during a pandemic, and the personal risk it can entail
    on April 25, 2024 at 10:10 pm

    In global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, it is vital that scientists step forward to engage with the public and help deliver medical and scientific advice in a friendly, digestible and open format. While the traditional way for scientists to do this is by responding to media requests, alternatives, including collaborating with illustrators and local communities, will be discussed in a new […]

  • Improving health communication to save lives during epidemics
    on April 25, 2024 at 10:10 pm

    During epidemics of Ebola, COVID-19, Zika and other public health emergencies, effective communication of public health messages is crucial to control the spread of disease, maintain public trust, and encourage compliance with health measures. In a new evidence review to be given at this year's ESCMID Global Congress (formerly ECCMID) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April), Dr. Benjamin Djoudalbaye […]

  • Are Carrot tops edible? And what to make with them!
    by Bett on January 21, 2024 at 2:31 pm

    If you are wondering whether carrot tops are edible – we have the scoop! If you don’t feel like reading to the end of the article for your answer, then I will simply give it to you now – YES, carrot tops are edible, so you might want to think again before you throw them... Are Carrot tops edible? And what to make with them! appeared first on The […]

  • Does Metamucil Help you lose weight? Spoiler: I lost 10 pounds in 1 month
    by Bett on January 15, 2024 at 2:47 pm

    If you are wondering whether Metamucil helps you to lose weight, we have the inside scoop. My parents have been using Metamucil for years to help them go to the toilet (they’re very constipated LOL). I used to rag them out BIG time and tell them how disgusting Metamucil was so I felt like a... Does Metamucil Help you lose weight? Spoiler: I lost 10 pounds […]

  • Are Red Potatoes Dyed? Or are they Naturally Red?
    by Bett on January 14, 2024 at 1:32 pm

    Are red potatoes naturally red? Yes and no. It is indeed possible that the red potatoes you are eating are in fact dyed! I know outrageous.  Why are red potatoes dyed? Well, spraying potatoes red is done by farmers to make them look super fresh. Consumers think the redder the fresher. But, that does not... Are Red Potatoes Dyed? Or are they Naturally Red? […]