Element Apothec Blog

Take Time to Smell the Rose Hips
WRITTEN BY KAYLA SAXTON AND DR. SWATHI “What smells so good?” It’s probably the rose hips. Rosehip oil is derived from Rosa canina. To extract the herbaceous oil from Rosa canina, the plant must un...
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Women's History Month | Anna Louise James, The First African American Female Pharmacist
WRITTEN BY GRETA JOHNSON AND DR. SWATHI In honor of Women’s History Month, this is a tribute to the trailblazing women who have come before us, those who have fought for our right to have a voice, ...
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Sea Buckthorn Oil | The Superfood For Your Skin
WRITTEN BY GRETA JOHNSON AND DR. SWATHI VARANASI “Your skin looks so radiant.” I have been using the Belle Visage | Face Serum for the past few months and have seen such a difference in my skin. A...
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Smell Your Stress Away with Essential Oils
WRITTEN BY JOSEPH YANG AND DR. SWATHI Stress is an inevitable daily occurrence, and prolonged exposure contributes to cardiovascular and psychological conditions. On top of mindfulness meditation, ...
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4 Tips to Balance Your Stomach Acid
WRITTEN BY KRISTINA TELHAMI AND DR. SWATHI Are you having symptoms such as acid reflux, heartburn, gas, bloating? Do you have nutritional deficiencies, skin problems, hair loss, weight gain, adrena...
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The Ellementa Show: Bioavailability & Botanical Medicine with Dr. Swathi
In this session with Dr. Swathi, we’ll learn about bioavailability – the ability of a drug or substance to be absorbed and used by the body. How much of your plant medicine are you actually getting...
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Sugar, You're Going Down | Sweetners: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
WRITTEN BY MILICA STOJSAVLJEVICK AND DR. SWATHI Are you the type of person that has to have something sweet after a nice savory meal? Do you go for the cookies and cakes when you need a little junk...
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Frequently Asked Questions with Dr. Swathi - FAQ #9: Why Use Broad Spectrum Hemp Extract?
Broad spectrum hemp oil extracts make CBD more readily absorbed and bioavailable. Because of the way the various cannabinoids, terpenes, and essential oils are extracted from the plant interact wit...
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3 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Next Workout
WRITTEN BY THY PHAM AND DR. SWATHI Your body is constantly pushed through physical and mental limits during a workout. Are you taking the proper steps to making sure your body is cared for after ex...
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