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.

  • About Hormones and Hormone ProblemsAbout Hormones and Hormone Problems
    I had just finished a talk, and as usual, folks were milling around looking to get some questions answered. A woman named Nancy steps out of the crowd. She’s in her early 50’s with a whole slew of symptoms that I’ve heard many times before; Hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, and anxiety. Her moods areContinue reading →
  • Old Man’s Disease is More Prevalent Than Anyone SuspectsOld Man’s Disease is More Prevalent Than Anyone Suspects
    I love my dad. He gave us kids everything he could: love, money, attention, and most of all he was always there for us when the chips were down. When I was young, I thought my dad knew everything. Unfortunately, as I got older I realized my dad only thought he knew everything. I used to call this condition of all-knowingness “Old Man’s Disease” (OMD) which I defined as the mental condition that causes us to believe that we know everything.

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    • Elon Musk Wants Americans to Vote because “Your” Life Depends upon it, or “His” Life Depends on it?
      by Brian-Admin on November 6, 2024 at 12:20 am

      I am writing this on November 5th, election day, with the declared winner of the (s)election still not announced, and by the time most of you read this on November 6th, there may still be no winner declared yet. But yesterday, Elon Musk went on the Joe Rogan show where he stated: "Vote like your life depends upon it!" And, of course, both he and Joe Rogan […]

    • Are Non-Zionist Middle Easterners More Knowledgeable About American Politics and Elections Than Most Americans?
      by Brian-Admin on November 4, 2024 at 10:28 pm

      A dumbed-down, vaccine-damaged American public heads to the polls today to pretend that they are voting for candidates running for political offices, even as both sides of the political spectrum admit that massive voter fraud is real, while making statements such as, "This is the most important election of our lifetimes!!!" or "Democracy will END if you […]

    • Who Controls the World? by Dr. A. True Ott
      by Brian-Admin on November 4, 2024 at 1:31 am

      An amazing interview from 2013 with Dr. A. True Ott, PhD, has been republished by a couple of people within the past few days, and I just got done watching it today. Talk about "truth bombs", many of those were dropped in this amazing interview, including revealing who really runs the world today and controls both political parties today. Dr. Ott's work has […]

    • Top 10 Natural Substances for Tissue Decalcification (Including the Pineal Gland)
      by Michael on November 6, 2024 at 3:15 pm

      By GreenMedInfo Research Group While soft tissue calcification has long been considered irreversible, emerging research reveals natural compounds capable of both preventing and potentially reversing this process. Quick Summary: Pathological calcification affects multiple tissue types, with particular impact on cardiovascular health and endocrine function.  […]

    • Common plastic chemical could threaten fertility of humans worldwide
      by Michael on November 5, 2024 at 3:12 pm

      By Study Finds Could a common plastic chemical be hindering human fertility on a global level? Harvard Medical School researchers have uncovered new evidence about a chemical that’s nearly impossible to avoid: benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), found in everything from vinyl flooring to children’s toys,... Continue reading...

    • Weekend exercise just as good for preventing dementia as daily workouts
      by Michael on November 4, 2024 at 4:45 pm

      By Study Finds Are you too busy to exercise during the week? Scientists have good news: weekend workouts may be just as effective at protecting your brain health as regular exercise Monday through Friday. The study, which tracked over 10,000 adults for 16 years, found... Continue reading...

    • How to Protect Yourself From Tick-Borne Diseases
      by Erin Elizabeth on June 3, 2024 at 12:54 am

      STORY AT-A-GLANCE According to research published in the February 15, 2024, issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR),1,2prevalence of Lyme Disease were 1.7 times (70%) higher in 2022 than the annual U.S. average reported from 2017 through 2019. This dramatic increase is not thought to […]

    • 5 Potent Nootropic Herbs to Supercharge Memory and Concentration
      by Erin Elizabeth on May 28, 2024 at 4:34 pm

      STORY AT-A-GLANCE Nootropics are sometimes called “smart drugs” since they enhance cognitive performance and especially executive functions like memory, focus and creativity. Naturally occurring nootropics support focus and concentration by improving neural mechanisms related to learning and memory. Nootropic herbs have long been a staple of Ayurveda, […]

    • ‘Strong and Consistent Evidence’ Links Multivitamins to Memory and Cognitive Benefits
      by Erin Elizabeth on May 23, 2024 at 4:28 pm

      STORY AT-A-GLANCE Taking a daily multivitamin may improve memory and slow cognitive decline in older adults, according to a third major study on the topic. The studies used data from the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS), which evaluated whether cocoa extract supplementation with and without a standard multivitamin affected the risk […]

    • The Skinny on SweetsThe Skinny on Sweets
      Xylitol is metabolized much more slowly than regular sugar. On the glycemic index, which is a measurement of how quickly a carbohydrate changes blood sugar, xylitol is a 7 while ordinary sugar is rated a 100. And xylitol doesn’t raise insulin levels. And while it’s more costly than ordinary sugar, considering all of it’s health benefits, it’s relatively cheap.
    • Skin Cells Making Vitamin DSkin Cells Making Vitamin D
      Here is something else interesting about the skin and Vitamin D. For the most part, the liver and the kidneys are the two main sites of vitamin D activation. However, recently it has come to the attention of researchers that skin cells can activate vitamin D, too! The exact same chemistry that activates Vitamin D in the liver, and then super activates it in the kidney ..

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    • How higher brain care score can improve brain health regardless of genetic risk
      on November 6, 2024 at 10:06 pm

      A study, published in the journal Neurology has explored whether healthy lifestyle choices, measured by a Brain Care Score (BCS), can lower the risk of stroke, late-life depression (LLD) and dementia, in individuals who are genetically predisposed to these conditions.

    • Clinical practice paper recommends alternatives to hysterectomy for uterine fibroids
      on November 6, 2024 at 10:00 pm

      Uterine fibroids are a common condition that affects up to 80% of women in their lifetime. Nearly half of those women will experience symptoms that affect their quality of life and fertility, including severe pain and anemia. Uterine fibroids are the major reason for the removal of the uterus by hysterectomy.

    • Very early medication abortion found to be effective and safe
      on November 6, 2024 at 10:00 pm

      Clinics and hospitals currently defer medication abortion until ultrasound confirms a pregnancy inside the uterus. However, a large international study led by researchers from Karolinska Institutet now indicates that treatment can be equally effective and safe even before the sixth week of pregnancy. The study is published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

      • What are Dunkin Donuts Drink Sizes? Here’s the 411 on the shots!
        by Bett on June 14, 2024 at 7:03 am

        With so many different fast food stores, drink sizes can get hella confusing. Luckily, Dunkin drink sizes are kept fairly straightforward.  I have to say I like this approach. Yes, I’ve got used to Starbucks drink sizes but honestly, when I first started going to Starbucks I found the whole thing pretty confusing. If you:... What are Dunkin Donuts Drink […]

      • 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 […]