Changing Recipes for a Healthier Future
It’s strange when one of America’s most iconic snacks announces that is undergoing a change. If you haven’t heard, Doritos, with its variety of flavors all over the shelves, is committing to a new recipe, one that is healthier. Every day, we are inundated with food advertising that promises flavor and convenience. From sugary drinks […]
Seven Hours Matters: Sleep, Insulin Resistance, and Your Risk
There’s a 37-year-old man — let’s call him Dane — who spends his evenings wide awake long after the day should be over. His shift starts at 7:00 a.m. and ends around 4:30, and when he gets home, he cooks his own dinner and takes his time eating it. Apart from the early start, he’s […]
Arthritis and Inflammation: A Way to help protect your joints
When I was younger, my dad’s hands were steady and sure. He was good with carpentry, had chemistry with a basketball, and changed the oil on his truck, but now he can barely grip the oil filter to get it off. I see his hands now, more swollen than ever before. Just sitting down, he’ll […]
Healthy Mouth, Healthy Heart: What You Should Know About Endocarditis
It’s National Dental Hygiene Month – a time to celebrate the importance of keeping our smiles beaming and our gums healthy. While the typical reminder is to keep your teeth brushed, flossed, and glistening from a daily mouthwash rinse, let’s take a look at something more specific. Endocarditis. A million-dollar word for a simple teeth-cleaning […]
Know the Signs, Take Action: Understanding Breast Cancer
Understanding Breast Cancer Not long ago, a woman in her early thirties began noticing an unusual reaction in her body. At first, she had no idea these subtle symptoms were connected to breast cancer. After all, who expects to face such a diagnosis at such a young age? When her doctor confirmed the news, it […]
Heat Stroke: Best Practices in Protecting Yourself
Dehydration runs rampant during the summer, which puts you at a higher risk of having heat stroke. Too often, stories for heat stroke are found once the ambulance is called for them because of the symptoms not being managed ahead of time. Early signs are dizziness, headache, rapid heartbeat, excess sweating that will eventually dry […]
Turmeric: Five Benefits to Your Health
Turmeric. It’s a word that didn’t really enter our lexicon until the last decade, and it’s garnered a lot of attention in niche communities, like those obsessed with health and holistic medicines, and those who have chosen vegan lifestyles, but what exactly is “Turmeric”? Turmeric Curcumin, traditionally used in Eastern medicine, is the primary active […]
What’s New at Good Graces Pharmacy
As we soak up the summer sun—and weather near-record floods—change is on the horizon! Good Graces Pharmacy remains committed to delivering quality care while continuing to grow and improve. We’re embracing transformation with open arms and a clear focus on what matters most: providing exceptional care to our community. Whether it’s improving how we serve […]