Liposomal Vitamin C vs. Regular Vitamin C: Which Is Better?
A reader recently asked me a very good question: “Is liposomal vitamin C better than regular vitamin C?” You’ve probably seen the positive claims. Liposomal vitamin C is often promoted as…
Your Cholesterol Number Isn’t the Whole Story: 7 Tests That Tell You More
September happens to be National Cholesterol Education Month, so it's a good excuse to talk about something I've wanted people to understand for years: your cholesterol number isn't your cardiovascular destiny.…
The Surprising Connection Between Stress, Immunity and a Cold
This week, I have a cold. Or at least what certainly behaves like one complete with coughing, a sore throat, postnasal drip and that general feeling that my upper respiratory tract…
When You’re Not Thinking Straight: Stress, Grief and the Biology of Trauma
If you've ever walked into a room and forgotten why you went there, misplaced your phone while holding it, or stared at a simple email and thought, I cannot deal with…
What Grief Does to the Body: A Pharmacist Explains Why Heartbreak Is Physical
Until recently, I thought I understood stress and grief. Like many people, I'd lost loved ones over the years, but their deaths came later in life and were, to some extent,…
Coffee Lovers, Take Heart: The AHA Has Good News
I should confess that I’m not exactly an impartial observer - I love coffee. For years, my daily ritual was a double-shot latte, sometimes followed by a single shot later in…
The Truth About Glucosamine: Why I’ve Never Recommended It
Let me say something that might ruffle a few feathers. Glucosamine has one of the best marketing departments in the supplement industry - and one of the most disappointing report cards…
Summer Fatigue: Why You’re Exhausted (And It’s Not Just the Heat)
Summer fatigue... it's a thing. And every year, I hear the same thing from you guys: "Suzy, I don't know what's wrong with me." or "I feel drained by noon." Or…
7 Sneaky Signs You May Be Low on Electrolytes (That Have Nothing to Do With Thirst)
Electrolyte deficiency can be surprisingly sneaky. If you've felt tired, foggy, dizzy, cranky, weak or headachy lately, you've probably blamed it on stress, poor sleep, hormones, getting older, or whatever bug…
10-Minute Herb-Rubbed Grilled Chicken
This 10-minute herb-rubbed grilled chicken is very simple, and you can use it on fish, pork, steak, or chicken: No marinating. No fancy ingredients. Just juicy grilled chicken with fresh herbs,…