Pharmhouse Functional Medicine Pharmacist

01/06/2026

How's your year going so far?
Me? COULD BE BETTER!

I found out this morning that two HUGE shipments of products we don't make in house are delayed. I ordered them early, knowing how bad the flu was getting here locally, but my Silver shipment was damaged in transit and has to be reshipped. It'll be 2-3 more days before it's here. My Propolis spray order was just straight up lost.

I sincerely apologize for the delays with these products but I assure you I am doing ALL I can to source them from wherever I can get some to get these boxes packed and shipped out.

My type A control freak self couldn't sleep last night worrying about something I literally have no control over. Anyone else like that? I've dotted my i's and crossed all my t's but it's out of my hands unfortunately. I have placed thousands of dollars worth of additional back up orders to help refrain from us running out of products. I PROMISE you, even if I have to work over night, I will get all these orders out the next day when my shipments come in.

I just want to thank all of the sweet, kind messages of understanding that have poured in this week as I'm recovering from a nasty accident and am unfortunately a little banged up and worse for wear but recovering as well as can be expected. Don't ride your kids motorcycle in the rain, folks. (a car pulled out in front of me and I slammed on the brakes to avoid faceplanting a chevy and the wheels slid out and I think I rolled 30 times down the middle of Main street. Lost a shoe and a pair of my favorite pants but other than that, cuts and bruises, so very thankful. And no, the guy did not stop....)

I'll keep everyone updated on our progress and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for trusting us to help you through this yucky cold and flu season.

Be well.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year Pharmhouse Family!

How appropriate was this morning's reflection card?!

The ladybug has long symbolized good fortune and quiet joy.
The sweet pea represents happiness, appreciation, and the beauty of new beginnings.
As we welcome the new year, may we move with intention — choosing hope over fear, growth over hurry, and gratitude over scarcity.
Not everything needs to be loud to be meaningful. Sometimes happiness shows up softly… and stays.
May this year bring you moments of lightness, gentle growth, and the kind of happiness that takes root and blooms when you least expect it.
Here’s to noticing the small signs that good things are on their way. ✨
Cheers to a year of gentle wins and honest joy. 🌸🐞

12/31/2025

2025.
A year that stretched us farther than we thought possible.
A year that brought challenges determined to break us.
A year that GREW us and reminded us why we do this work.

2025 was about staying grounded in our mission. In a world that prioritizes symptom suppression, we choose education over fear, prevention over reaction, individualized care over one-size-fits-all, and real conversations, even when they are uncomfortable.

Personally, 2025 brought some unexpected health hurdles with a diagnoses of Alpha-Gal Syndrome, MCAS, and a reoccurrence of Lyme disease early in the year. I struggled to help myself thoroughly enough so that I could continue to help others. Graciously, I found the right people and products to help me find remission and, while it's a work in progress every day, I am SO much better than I was 8 months ago.
We worked extremely hard to host the 2025 Shoals Cottagecore Festival, which was successful even in the downpour of rain!
I became the parent of a senior in high school for the first time and with it came a LOT of stress. (But we are surviving!)
Then the State of Alabama pulled the dumbest move possible and voted to ban CBD products which we have used safely and effectively for many years, taking away one of the best options we have for so many of our patients.
A lot of you followed along with me as we waded through the deep dark waters of an incident involving one of my son's friends who was horrifically injured at school and the aftermath that followed. It made national news and our friends are still fighting for justice for their son. We chose, as a family, to stand with them and seek answers for them, knowing many of our friends and many in our small community would turn their backs on us. That happened. So be it. We are stronger and better off for it as each day goes by. Continue to pray that all the darkness will come to light with this matter and that this family can start to heal.

All of these things challenged me personally and professionally in ways I couldn't have imagined. I found out more about who I was, who I want to be, and what I could leave behind in 2025 that does not serve any purpose in my life.

Pharmhouse exists because of the idea that people deserve options that fit their needs and budgets, that we are shifting into a new era and a time for change, and this year confirmed that more than ever. If 2025 proved anything, it's that the people are ready for better: better health and wellness options, better advocacy, better community, better outcomes, and a better place to initiate all of that. And we are just getting started. Compared to 2024, we grew a whopping 689% in 2025. My mind can't really comprehend all that!
Every number you see on that graphic represents a person that put some trust in us and in intentional medicine with a root cause approach. Thank you for being a part of something bigger than me alone, and better for all our futures.

Undoubtedly, 2026 will prove to be challenging in more ways than one. But we are standing strong, grateful, grounded, and ready meet those challenges head on.
Here's to more and better FOR US ALL in 2026.

Be well friends,
Dr. Mary Margaret Holmes, PharmD

12/31/2025

Whew, what a week!
I'm finally back in town and let me tell you, there's nothing like being married to a busy business and going out of town for a few days!

We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas but the reality of it is that people are sick sick. Lots and lots of people, and it unfortunately is going to be like this for a bit with school starting back soon.

Reminder that we will be closed tomorrow for New Years Day.

We are literally doing ALL we can to get these prevention kits out to you guys but the holidays and shipping company delays haven't made it as easy as we'd like. We are waiting on a HUGE shipment of elderberry that is unfortunately a bit delayed and UPS will not be picking up orders today or tomorrow, so please keep that in mind when you check your tracking. We always source the best in organic dry herbs, so we feel like the wait is worth it for the quality of the products and we never want to substitute with something we aren't confident in.

We thank you all for being here and allowing us to be part of the journey to keep you healthy!

Stay tuned for my 2025 yearly recap and stay well!

12/25/2025

We hope you all have the best day celebrating with family and friends!

Merry Christmas to All!

12/23/2025

The countdown is on! DON'T FORGET! You have SEVEN DAYS!

Due to new state laws, we only have a few more days to sell the remainder of our CBD Products.
After Dec 31, we can no longer carry them in store or online, so if you want to stock up, now's the time!

This includes our Pharmhouse full spectrum CBD oils and our Pain-in-the-Butt Cream.

***I did just find another box of the 1000mg CBD oil so there are about 20 of those left in stock and less than 20 of each of the other strengths.
And we have about 20 or so jars of the Pain-in-the-Butt cream left in stock as well!

We are actively fighting this new law and hope that with a new governor we can get this law overturned and work to be able to provide this amazing product to all our patients and customers! Fingers crossed!
And so many "thank yous" to all our thousands of loyal CBD users who have counted on and shared these products over the years! You are why we do what we do!

Find these products here: (will ship after the Christmas holiday)
www.pharmhousefm.com/s/shop

12/22/2025

Storefront Hours for the Holiday Season!
Come by and grab those last minute stocking stuffers or place an order online for Pickup.
With the coffee shop closing Jan 3rd, we may take a few days in January to reorganize the shop but DON'T WORRY, Pharmhouse Apothecary will still be operating in our same Main St location until a move is necessary! We'll keep everyone in the loop as soon as we know more!

12/22/2025

It's here! The longest night of the year and tonight marks the winter solstice where a little more light starts to creep into each day as we head towards spring signifying rebirth and renewal!
So it's time!

Show me your Christmas lights!

12/19/2025

Or vividly remember Jem and the Holograms....

12/18/2025

Guys we are so busy and so grateful but I'm having a hard time responding to every comment and message about the Viral Care Kit restock.

So hopefully this finds the ones it needs to! Read It ALL please.

⭐⭐****WE WILL RESTOCK THE VIRAL CARE KITS AS A ✨PRE-ORDER✨ RIGHT NOW***.
We are waiting on quite a large shipment of silver since we ran through a typical months supply in just a few days.
With the holiday season and so much sickness, things are just taking a bit longer to get to us.

👉👉If you order additional items WITH a Viral care kit, they will all SHIP TOGETHER when the Silver comes in next week.

Please remember that due to Christmas, that will push shipping back a day or two but we promise to get them out to you as quickly as we possibly can.

Again, we will add stock back for the VIRAL CARE KITS as a PRE-ORDER only at this time so you can get your name on one.

www.pharmhousefm.com/s/shop

12/17/2025

Well guys, I was so hoping I wouldn't have to post on this until after the holidays, but it's upon us here locally, so best to be safe rather than sorry.
Our schools are seeing massive amounts of flu and strep cases already. And historically, with Christmas gatherings on the horizon, this will just get worse unfortunately.

Our Viral Care Kits are designed to aid in prevention as well as a natural remedy for viral infections. (Kits come with directions on how to use for ages 2 and up)
Here's what I'm doing for prevention:

1. A tablespoon of Sovereign Silver morning and evening. Swish in your mouth and swallow. Can be added to any drink or taken by itself. (you can't really overdo this silver, so don't be afraid to chug it if you are sick.)

2. 3-4 sprays of Beekeepers Propolis throat spray before bed.

3. 2 dropperfuls of Elderberry Tincture in the morning taken straight or in hot tea.

4. Elderberry syrup is made and in the fridge for the family. We just fill a shot class and knock it back once or twice a day.

5. Wash hands consistently. Keep hands away from mouth. Don't kiss on folks, especially kids.
If you are immune compromised, take extra precaution in crowded places.

6. Nourish the body with nutrient rich foods and water/herbal tea only to drink (avoid sugar and processed foods that inflame and suppress the immune system)

7. Prioritize sleep (7-9 hours). This is where the body does its healing work.

Our Blue Kettle Farm Oregano oil is always on hand if I know we have viral exposure or anyone starts showing symptoms and we increase our Silver to 4-5 times a day until symptoms subside.

Consistency is key.

And because there's always that one commenter screaming about all the other anti-viral herbs out there I didn't mention.....we know. The novel I could write if I had to list everything that's out there......I'm just telling you what we do as a family that has worked well to keep us healthy. And I'm certainly not saying you have to do it the way we do it. You do you. But for those trying to learn how to implement more natural options during an escalating viral season, this is a great start!

Viral Care Kits can be found here: www.pharmhousefm.com/s/shop

Be well friends!

12/16/2025

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