Element Apothec Blog

Is Sleep Care the New Self-Care?
WRITTEN BY MILICA STOJSAVLJEVICK AND DR. SWATHI Are you the person that lays down at night counting how many hours you have to sleep until you have to wake up in the morning? Or maybe you’re the pe...
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Have Fun in the Sun with the Right Skin Protection
WRITTEN BY MADISON SCHMIDT AND DR. SWATHI What is the importance of wearing sunscreen? As it gets hotter out, sunscreen rolls into nearly every retail store. While sunscreen is an essential summ...
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Can I Drink Alcohol With Melatonin?
REPOSTED FROM GOODRXWRITTEN BY DR. SWATHI As many as 50% of adults in the U.S. experience insomnia symptoms (trouble sleeping). Between 2005 and 2010, it was estimated that nearly 9 million U.S. ...
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Lavender | Benefits, Uses, & Side Effects
WRITTEN BY THY PHAM AND DR. SWATHI What is lavender? Lavender is an herb belonging to the mint family. It’s easily recognizable by its shade of purple and fresh floral scent. It is believed to have...
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Mother Nature | The Ultimate Mood Booster
WRITTEN BY MADISON SCHMIDT AND DR. SWATHI Today’s world offers us many distractions, especially through technology. When negative feelings arise, it is easy to pick up our cell phones and play our ...
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OsteoStrong: All About CBD for Wellness with Dr. Swathi & Davina Kaonohi of Element Apothec
Watch this free webinar all about CBD! We demystify CBD, it's components, and it's uses in wellness. Sit back and learn as our experts educate you about what to look for in CBD products and how t...
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Can I Take Cannabis Instead of Opioids to Treat Chronic Pain?
REPOSTED FROM GOODRXWRITTEN BY DR. SWATHI Adults with chronic pain are often prescribed prescription pain medications, including opioids, for pain relief. However, there are risks to pain medicat...
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Prebiotics and Probiotics | What Are They, And Should I be Taking Them?
REPOSTED FROM GOODRXWRITTEN BY DR. SWATHI It seems like everyone is talking about gut health these days, and it’s for a good reason. In a recent survey of 71,812 American adults, 61% said they expe...
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The Ellementa Show: What Are Adaptogens and Why They Matter with Dr. Swathi
Adaptogens seem to be everywhere these days, from our coffees, to our protein powders, to our beauty products. But, what are adaptogens, and how do they work? How can you properly incorporate ada...
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Mangosteen | The Queen of Tropical Fruit
WRITTEN BY TRANG TRAN AND DR. SWATHI Mangosteen is typically grown in Southeast Asian countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand. Sweet and sour in taste, it is a round, purple color fruit...
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