Get to know herbs–Holy Basil for the nervous system
Holy Basil / Ocimum sanctum Holy Basil, also known as Tulsi, is a must-have in any herbal medicine cabinet! It has been revered as one…
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Get to know herbs–Cleavers for kidneys & the lymphatic system
Cleavers / Galium aparine It’s Cleavers season and they are taking over Texas yards as we speak! You may know it as that long, sticky…
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Which magnesium is right for you?
“Just take some magnesium!” People are told to take magnesium, but don’t really receive proper guidance on what type, how much, and which way to…
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How Richard’s Rainwater is changing the water industry
The Earth is a bountiful planet, with 70% of its surface covered in the most necessary element for our survival–water. However, as important as water…
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Get to know herbs–Dandelion for digestive health
Dandelion / Taraxacum officinale Dandelion is one of the best reminders that “weeds” are important food and medicine sources. Celebrated by herbalists, beekeepers, and wild…
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How to live happily ever after with your gallbladder
Most people don’t think about their gallbladder until extreme pain hits them in the abdomen, particularly the right upper quadrant. Imaging and liver function tests…
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Get to know herbs–Hawthorn for heart health
Hawthorn / Crataegus spp. February is American Heart Month, and there’s no better herb to talk about for the heart than Hawthorn! Hawthorn grows as…
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How Beets Can Better Your Heart
With February being American Heart Month, we want to take some time to talk about nitric oxide and its relationship to cardiac health! A nitric…
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Oak Season Is On Its Way
Just when you thought you were seeing the light at the end of the cedar fever tunnel, oak allergy season is just around the corner….
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Do I really need to take vitamins?
If you eat right and exercise, do you really need to take vitamins? The answer to this common but complicated question lies within a slightly…
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Getting to know herbs–Milk Thistle
Milk Thistle / Silybum Marianum When it comes to loving your liver, there’s no better plant than Milk Thistle! Milk thistle gets its name from…
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‘Tis the Season for Inflammation
Realizing that poor food habits create disease is an overwhelming pill to swallow. Most pathologies such as diabetes, heart disease, irritable bowel, cancer, and autoimmune…
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Getting to know herbs–Nettles
Nettle Leaf / Urtica dioica If you’ve ever been stung by Nettle you know the painful, burning, tingly sensation can last for hours. But did…
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Cold and Flu Season During a Pandemic
Going into the 2020 flu season seems like a perpetuation of our already established pandemic. While we hope Covid cases decline and we begin to…
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Are you struggling with maskne?
Mask acne, or “maskne” as it’s quickly come to be called, is rampant among mask wearers currently, and there’s no doubt the Austin heat makes…
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Is Colloidal Silver A Bogus Therapy?
Much confusion exists around the applications of therapeutic silver. Widespread criticism regarding colloidal silver is rampant on the internet. Google searches are packed with claims…
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Is My Sanitizer Safe and Effective?
As we all know, COVID-19 has led to unique opportunities and innovation out of desperation amid basic supply shortages. With disinfectant cleaners and hand sanitizers…
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Elderberry and the Cytokine Storm
We have been fielding a lot of questions throughout the COVID-19 pandemic about “the elderberry controversy.” There have been several warnings circulating about the potential…
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5 Ways To Build A Better Immune System
Staying home during a global pandemic is a great time to work on boosting your immune system, if you weren’t already! While having a strong…
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Hydroxychloroquine Update Regarding COVID-19
As you may have heard, hydroxychloroquine has been in the news as a possible treatment for COVID-19. This is a medication that is prescribed for…
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Feel-Good Stories & Ideas
During these trying times, we’ve found that one of the best ways to keep our spirits high (which helps keep our immunity up too!) is…
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Add Groceries To Your Order & Support Local
Our doors may be closed to foot traffic, but as you know, we are OPEN for service! When placing your curbside pickup or mail-out order…
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COVID-19 Update From Peoples Rx
COVID-19 has arrived in Austin and we are officially under a shelter-in-place order from the City. Like we previously said, don’t panic. Don’t hoard. Look…
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Coronavirus Tips You Can Trust
With the recent case of coronavirus in San Antonio hitting so close to home for us here in Austin, we at Peoples Rx know that…
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Sun-Kissed Without Sun Damage
Spring is here, and summer is just around the corner. That means more time spent outside, enjoying quintessential Austin like the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail, paddle…
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Bonus Benefits of Taking NAC for Cold/Allergy
Has cold and allergy season worn you down with a runny nose, postnasal drip, and a phlegmy cough? If you’ve been leaning on mucolytics like…
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Getting to know herbs–Digestive Bitters
After the rush of the holidays and indulgent foods, let’s take some time to rest, digest, and zoom in on a category of herbs called…
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Are your medications depleting nutrients?
Did you know that many common pharmaceuticals can deplete nutrients from the body? Some side effects that can occur with certain medications stem directly from…
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Getting to know herbs–Elderberry
Elderberry/Sambucus spp School’s back in session, fall is around the corner, and we’re all looking for a little more immune support for adults and kids…
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Getting to know herbs–Astragalus
Astragalus/Astragalus membranaceus If you are someone who frequently gets colds or are often coming down with the flu, you might want to consider an herb…
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Getting to know herbs–Echinacea
Echinacea / Echinacea spp. Many of us have heard of Echinacea and know it as one of the most common, go-to herbs if feeling under…
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Mold Illness and Water-Damaged Buildings
Did you know that exposure to moldy, water-damaged buildings has the potential to make you sick? Mold serves an important role in nature by recycling…
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Getting to know herbs–Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha / Withania somnifera Ashwagandha is one of the most popular herbs used today to help combat stress and fatigue. Known as an adaptogenic herb,…
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Are you experiencing stimulus overload?
Do you have trouble following directions or feel clumsy? Do you suffer from quick temper or mood changes, have learning difficulties, or struggle to keep…
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The Importance of Stocking a Natural Medicine Cabinet
What is always in your medicine cabinet? How about your first aid kit? Acetaminophen? Melatonin? Oscillococcinum? As Americans, we average 26 stops a year to…
