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.

  • Inflammation is Immune System ManifestationInflammation is Immune System Manifestation
    There is no need folks to find the specific molecule, we just need to do simple things, maybe not easy, but simple! Stop activating the immune/inflammation system. And where is the largest percentage of immune attack’? The digestive system. What we’re talking about here folks is the digestive link to all disease. Yes its inflammation and there is no disease that can possibly occur without inflammation.
  • Mind Your BrainMind Your Brain
    The trick to making the most out of the brains circuitry and biochemistry and life experiences as well, is to watch your brain and intentionally activate direct experience circuitry. If you find yourself with an overactive narrative circuitry which can show up as worrying and stressing about potential future events or regretting or replaying past events you can willfully turn ..

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    • Magnesium: The “mind mineral” that could revolutionize mental health treatment
      by editor on January 2, 2026 at 12:00 pm

      Magnesium regulates serotonin and dopamine, key neurotransmitters for mood stability, making deficiency a major risk factor for depression and neurological disorders. Studies show 500 mg of magnesium oxide daily significantly improves depression symptoms—outperforming placebos and avoiding the dangers of SSRIs (violence, suicide, emotional blunting). […]

    • The Surprising Role of Cortisol in Alzheimer’s
      by editor on January 1, 2026 at 12:00 pm

      Story at-a-glance New research shows that people with Alzheimer’s have higher cortisol levels and a skewed cortisol-to-DHEA-S ratio, revealing that chronic stress drives early brain degeneration long before memory loss appears Cortisol, your body’s main stress hormone, damages neurons and disrupts energy metabolism when it... Continue reading...

    • Rasmussen survey: 1 in 10 adults seriously injured by COVID-19 vaccine
      by editor on December 31, 2025 at 12:00 pm

      A Rasmussen survey revealed that 10% of U.S adults who received the COVID-19 vaccine experienced “major” side effects, and 36% suffered “minor” side effects. Despite mounting evidence of vaccine injuries (heart inflammation, cancers, blood clots), Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) faces backlash for giving victims a... Continue reading...

    • Scientists discover why bread can cause weight gain without extra calories
      on April 14, 2026 at 1:21 pm

      Bread and other carbohydrate staples may be doing more than just filling plates—they could be quietly reshaping metabolism. In a surprising twist, researchers found that mice strongly preferred carbs like bread, rice, and wheat, abandoning their regular diet entirely. Even without eating more calories, they gained weight and body fat, not because they […]

    • Blocking a single protein supercharges the immune system against cancer
      on April 14, 2026 at 1:08 pm

      Scientists have discovered a way to supercharge the immune system’s T cells by blocking a protein called Ant2, forcing the cells to rewire how they generate energy. This shift makes them more powerful, resilient, and effective at finding and destroying cancer cells.

    • Lonely people have worse memory but don’t decline faster, study finds
      on April 14, 2026 at 12:56 pm

      Loneliness may quietly affect how well older adults remember things—but it might not be speeding up mental decline after all. A large European study tracking over 10,000 people for seven years found that those who felt lonelier started off with weaker memory, yet their memory didn’t deteriorate any faster than those who felt more socially connected. The […]

    • Tragic Passing of Dr. Cletus Iwuagwu: A Look at His Life, Death, and the Holistic Traditions of His Igbo Heritage
      by Erin Elizabeth on January 7, 2026 at 1:04 am

      On Christmas Day 2025, the body of Dr. Cletus Iwuagwu, a 71-year-old Nigerian-born geriatrician and professor, was discovered in a pond near his home in Springfield Township, Ohio. The Lucas County Coroner’s Office performed an autopsy the following day, ruling his cause of death as drowning. Further investigations are ongoing. Dr. Iwuagwu had been […]

    • Dark Chocolate May Lower Diabetes Risk, While Milk Chocolate Adds Pounds
      by Erin Elizabeth on February 15, 2025 at 7:24 pm

      Story at-a-glance Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels due to the body’s ineffective use of insulin. This condition occurs when cells become resistant to insulin or when your pancreas fails to produce enough insulin to maintain normal glucose levels. If left untreated, Type 2 diabetes leads to The post […]

    • Sleep Deprivation — A Hidden Threat to Public Health
      by Erin Elizabeth on January 24, 2025 at 7:07 pm

      Story at-a-glance Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness characterized by symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches and fatigue. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that influenza leads to between 9.3 and 41 million cases annually in the United States alone.1 This viral […]

    • Peanuts & Peanut ButterPeanuts & Peanut Butter
      If you’re looking for concentrated nutrients however, and you’re not concerned with allergic reactions, you’d be wise to add a handful or two of peanuts to a meal a couple of times a week. You can also throw some into a smoothie to enhance its nutritional value. Peanuts are a good source of protein and vitamins, including hard to find vitamin E ..
    • Your Skin and it’s Inherent Healing and Renewing CapacityYour Skin and it’s Inherent Healing and Renewing Capacity
      Everyone wants great skin. We are bombarded daily by advertisements and marketing proclamations that claim to deliver it. The skin care industry is a 10 billion dollar business made up mostly of products containing oils and waxes, solvents, emulsifiers and chemical ingredients that allow for the creation of cosmetic commodities that modify the superficial appearance of the skin, without actually creating real changes.

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    • A new way to determine which patients will respond best to bowel cancer treatment
      on April 14, 2026 at 8:20 pm

      Nearly 10,000 cases of advanced bowel cancer are diagnosed in England each year, with cases in young adults rising. There are limited options for treating advanced bowel cancer. Scientists have now developed an AI-powered method that could determine which patients with advanced bowel cancer are most likely to respond to a targeted drug used on the NHS—potentially sparing thousands of patients […]

    • Waist-to-height ratio predicts the risk of hypertension better than BMI, finds study
      on April 14, 2026 at 8:20 pm

      New waist-to-height cutoffs to assess fat mass and obesity predicted the risk of hypertension better than body mass index, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School at Rutgers University in the US. The aim of the study was to externally validate new pediatric waist circumference-to-height ratio (WHtR)-estimated fat mass cutoffs for […]

    • Meat consumption rises as protein trend grows, experts warn
      on April 14, 2026 at 8:00 pm

      A new survey from two food industry groups shows growing interest in meat as a "healthy" food choice, even as doctors warn that too much red meat can raise health risks.

    • Chocolate Mint Foaming Salt Scrub Recipe
      by Rebecca Dillon on June 30, 2025 at 1:19 pm

      This homemade Chocolate Mint Foaming Salt Scrub recipe is the perfect recipe for any skin type and it does not leave your skin feeling greasy. Scented in a to-die-for blend of chocolate and mint, this chocolate mint foaming salt scrub effectively balances your love of scrubs with a formula that actually works for your skin type,... Chocolate Mint Foaming […]

    • 12 Natural Remedies for Psoriasis You Must Try!
      by Bett on June 27, 2025 at 6:40 am

      Looking for natural remedies for Psoriasis? You have come to the right place. My husband has suffered from psoriasis for years. He has had creams from the dermatologist and nothing really worked – it just flared up again. :/ Turning to natural remedies here are some that he tried and liked/worked for him. 12 Natural... 12 Natural Remedies for Psoriasis […]

    • 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 […]