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Paula Gallagher
Paula is a highly qualified and experienced nutritionist on the staff at Village Green Apothecary. read more..
Margo Gladding
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Ellen Kittredge
Ellen’s knowledge base and education has given her the tools to be an effective
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Naz Amini
Naz is a nutrition counselor and lifestyle educator for Village Green Apothecary. read more..
Carmen Ugas
Carmen is a therapeutic lifestyle educator for Village Green Apothecary. read more..
Debi Silber
Debi is a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in nutrition, a personal trainer, and whole health coach.
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Steve Stillwater
Steve is committed to greener living and offers to easy-to-implement green living tips and ideas. read more..
Joe Ailts
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Support for your Immune System - Astragalus
by Paula Gallagher | September 2, 2010
Choosing the right foods and supplements to support your immune system is a good strategy for winning the battle against colds, flu, infections and other immune challenges. Over the next week I will be writing about some foods and supplements that will help keep you and your family healthy during cold and flu season.
Astragalus: This traditional Chinese medicine has hundreds of published clinical studies to support its positive effects on the immune system. It is beneficial for infections (especially respiratory), stress-related immune dysfunction, and recovery after illness or surgery; some studies have used it as cancer treatment. It can also help you resist cold and flu.
In contrast to the immune-boosting properties of some herbs, astragalus can be taken for long periods of time (several months) without showing a decrease in the response of the immune system. However, it should be avoided if you have a fever.
Astragalus is most readily available in capsules and tinctures. Tinctures are my preferred way of administration. Both Gaia Herbs and Herb Pharm make excellent quality astragalus tinctures. For more information about dosage, please contact us.
Sleep and Weight Gain
by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach | September 1, 2010
Next in my series of videos, I discuss the important topic of sleep and weight gain. If you are having trouble sleeping and can’t figure out why you can’t lose weight, take a look at this video for some insights on possible reasons.
Read this for a better night’s sleep.
Talking Trash
by Steve Stillwater | August 31, 2010
Contrast the approach to handling trash in Denmark with that in New York.
Denmark collects trash locally and, after making sure all recyclables are separated, burns this waste to create electricity—a lot of electricity. Only 4% of the trash in Horsholm, Denmark goes to landfill. All the rest is either recycled or converted into electricity. Such trash-to-energy plants are becoming a mainstay of both garbage disposal and energy production across Denmark.
New York, on the other hand, sends 10,500 tons of trash each day to landfills as far away as Ohio and South Carolina. Aside from the fact that transporting this weighty amount of garbage consumes plenty of energy, none of it is burned to produce electricity. Why?
Because powerful environmental groups in New York actually oppose converting trash to clean energy. “Incinerators are really the devil,” said Laura Haight, a senior environmental associate with the New York Public Interest Research Group. “Once you build a waste-to-energy plant, you then have to feed it. Our priority is pushing for zero waste.” Read more »
Get Healthy Hair, Naturally
by Paula Gallagher | August 30, 2010
The most commonly heard complaint and question we get from Ask the Expert, probably has to do with hair health. A healthy, shiny, full head of hair is a sign of inner health, and therefore good nutrition should be a priority. If certain nutrients are missing from your diet, the result could be hair loss. Natural remedies may also be able to help improve and restore hair’s youthful appearance.
Fenugreek: This herb has a unique blend of chemical constituents which can contribute to healthy-looking hair and a nourished scalp. Fenugreek has proteins needed for hair strength.
Biotin: Biotin is an important coenzyme that is involved in a number of processes in the body. It is a member of the B-vitamin family and an essential nutrient in human nutrition. Biotin has been widely used for nutritional support of healthy skin, hair and nails; deficiencies have been linked to brittle nails and hair loss. All of the B vitamins work together and are Read more »
Quick Tip: Drink Water, Lose Weight
by Paula Gallagher | August 26, 2010
Drinking 2 glasses of water before a meal can help you lose weight. A new study shows that people who drank two glasses of water before each meal lost more weight than people who were just on a low calorie diet. Typically, 50 to 75 calories less were consumed with each meal because water makes you feel more full. Drink up!