The Latest From The Plant-Based Pharmacist

Lemon Garlic Hummus
A great tasting dip is a must for picnics, parties, or if you’re flying solo for snack time. This homemade, lemon-infused hummus dip rocks! Straight from my book, The Empty Medicine Cabinet, it’s the perfect hummus recipe for any occasion. Use it as a spread for vegetable wraps, as a dip for tasty baked crackers […]

Rheumatoid Arthritis – What Is It & How To Treat It
Arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, is a growing and leading public health concern in many developed countries. Rheumatoid arthritis can be treated safely and effectively with a plant-based diet.

Antibiotic Resistance and Side Effects of the Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics
I wanted to take time today to highlight one particular class of antibiotics that I think warrants caution before being used. This would be the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics—Levaquin (levofloxacin), Cipro (ciprofloxacin), and Avelox (moxifloxacin).

Summertime Veggie Wrap
It’s summertime and that calls for something light and refreshing to satisfy your hunger. Introducing my Summertime Veggie Wrap loaded with mouthwatering flavor and lots of colors. Everyone always says for great health you need to eat the colors of the rainbow. This wrap delivers on that and much more. It tastes delicious, provides shades […]

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) – Overview and Treatment Options
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has become increasingly common amongst Western cultures. This chronic disease is now estimated to affect up to 27.8% of North America and 25.9% of Europe.1 With 1 out of every 4 people suffering from this condition, it is not surprising that direct and indirect healthcare costs associated with GERD in the […]

HDL “Good” Cholesterol Explained
This article explains what HDL cholesterol is, how it works, and how well the approach of taking a pill to correct low HDL levels has worked so far in our quest for better heart health.

Black Bean and Brown Rice Burger
One of my favorite homemade veggie burgers is my Black Bean and Brown Rice Burger. This is a delicious, filling plant-based burger that makes a wonderful substitute for a ground beef burger. Plus you get all the health benefits to go along with the taste. This recipe is rather quick and simple with only […]

Iron Deficiency Anemia – Overview and Treatment Options
This article will define iron deficiency, explain what causes iron deficiency anemia, and detail treatment options and potential side effects of iron replacement therapy.
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