Salt, Water Retention, Weight Loss

So we’ve gone over all the macro-nutrients.  Fats, proteins, carbohydrates, but there is one last nutrient that I don’t think we pay attention to enough.  Sodium.  It’s a mineral that we find in so much of our food.  It effects those of us that are trying to lose weight, suffering from high blood pressure, or […]

Water, Water Everywhere, but I Think I’ll Have a Latte

It is truly summer.  Today it is supposed to be 115 degrees here in Phoenix!  I’ve already had quite a few patients stop by the pharmacy with signs of dehydration so I think it is important to talk about how to keep ourselves hydrated correctly. The correct way to keep yourself hydrated is to drink […]