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.

  • The Cuddle Chemical OxytocinThe Cuddle Chemical Oxytocin
    New mom's oxytocin levels rise when they see their newborns as does the oxytocin levels in the baby's themselves. Adequate oxytocin levels are associated with an appropriate maternal recognition of a newborn's unique odor. Breast feeding and baby's mouthing of the nipples also stimulates maternal oxytocin. Oxytocin is important for stimulating maternal ..
  • 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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  • 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.

  • The Garlic Mustard Enigma
    by Michael on April 26, 2024 at 3:35 pm

    By Rosanne Lindsay, Naturopath Spring has sprung!  ‘Tis the season of new growth, birdsong, and the pulling of garlic mustard! For those not interested in an interlude into the “weeds,” you can stop reading now. I offer a brief segue to speak for the plants.... Continue reading...

  • Beverage giants Coke and Pepsi driving worldwide plastic crisis, study claims
    by Michael on April 25, 2024 at 2:59 pm

    By Chris Melore We’ve all seen plastic trash littering beaches, parks, and roadsides. But have you ever wondered where all that plastic is actually coming from? Thanks to a massive global citizen science effort, researchers can now point the finger at some of the world’s... Continue reading...

  • Best Kept Secrets to Prevent, Halt, or Even Reverse Macular Degeneration
    by Michael on April 24, 2024 at 3:41 pm

    By Katherine Carroll, NTP Have you ever felt your money was wasted on supplements? That even though you consistently followed the protocol from your health-care practitioner you were not getting the results others obtained with the same program? You may have been right! We’ve helped... Continue reading...

  • 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, […]

  • Chapter 1 ProteinsChapter 1 Proteins
    Now while proteins come in over 100,000 forms they are all built up from around 20 components called amino acids. You can think of amino acids like beads on a string and the proteins as the final necklace. The functionality of the protein necklace depends upon its amino acid beads. The term amino refers to the ammonium molecule which can be found somewhere in an amino acid ..
  • Stem Cells and Skin CareStem Cells and Skin Care
    Can topically applied human stem cell-containing products really have an effect on the skin? Well, that an interesting question that is unfortunately impossible to answer. That’s because human stem cells are tightly regulated by the FDA. As of April 2014, the FDA has not approved any stem cell-based products for consumer or patient use, other than ..

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  • Scientists discover tomatoes have their own ‘parallel universe’
    by StudyFinds Staff on April 26, 2024 at 9:42 pm

    In what seems like it came out of a Marvel movie, scientists say that tomatoes have a "parallel universe." The post Scientists discover tomatoes have their own ‘parallel universe’ by StudyFinds Staff appeared first on Study Finds.

  • Divided we scroll: Only 42% support U.S. government’s TikTok ban
    by Patrisha Antonaros on April 26, 2024 at 8:49 pm

    NEW YORK — Despite being hailed as a decisive moment for digital privacy and international relations, under half of Americans are voicing their approval for the government’s controversial decision to ban TikTok, a new survey reveals. Although only 42 percent of respondents openly support the ban, the new poll of 2,000 adults conducted by Talker… The post Divided we scroll: Only 42% support […]

  • 5 Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Flavors Loved By Reviewers
    by Stephanie Vallette on April 26, 2024 at 8:00 pm

    I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Right? Unless you are lactose-intolerant, chances are you love ice cream. Even then, there are plenty of vegan and dairy-free ice cream options out there for those with sensitivities. But the kings of tasty pints, Ben & Jerry’s, make ice cream flavors that are the… The post 5 Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Flavors Loved By Reviewers by […]

  • Personalized 'cocktails' of antibiotics, probiotics and prebiotics hold promise in treating IBS, pilot study finds
    on April 26, 2024 at 10:10 pm

    Personalized "cocktails" of antibiotics, probiotics and prebiotics hold great promise in the treatment of a common form of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to research presented at the ESCMID Global Congress (formerly ECCMID) in Barcelona, Spain (27–30 April).

  • Making transfusion-transmitted malaria in Europe a thing of the past
    on April 26, 2024 at 10:10 pm

    The current strategy used in Europe to mitigate malaria transfusion risk is efficient with just 10 reported cases over the 20 past years. However, current serological tests used to identify "at risk" donors are not sensitive enough to completely eliminate the risk.

  • Experts develop immune-enhancing therapies to target tuberculosis
    on April 26, 2024 at 10:10 pm

    Experts are working on novel immune-enhancing therapies called host-directed therapies to use the body's own immune system to target tuberculosis, with hopes that they could tackle even the drug-resistant forms of the disease. In a presentation at this year's ESCMID Global Congress (formerly ECCMID) in Barcelona (27–30 April), Associate Professor Susanna Brighenti, Center for Infectious […]

  • 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? […]