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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
Margo's impressive knowledge base is the result of a unique blend of educational
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Christine M. Gonzales
As an Integrative Pharmacist, Christine's intention is to bridge the gap between conventional and alternative medicine. read more..
Beth Ritchie
Beth is a "green expert" who consults to individuals and companies who want to reduce their carbon footprint.
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James Brodsky, MD
Dr. Brodsky’s focus includes integrative concepts of health care, functional
medicine, and nutritional healing.
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Ellen Kittredge
Ellen’s knowledge base and education has given her the tools to be an effective
nutrition and health counselor.
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Scott O’Dell
Scott is a respected contributor to the strength and conditioning profession and works as a personal trainer and sports performance coach.
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Jim Fox
Jim is a strength and conditioning coach dedicated to improving the performance of area atheletes.
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MS Awareness Week: March 8-14
March 9, 2010 by Paula
Multiple sclerosis is a complex disease. While it is most often diagnosed in young adults, aged 15 to 40, we know that it affects children, some as young as two years old. The impact is felt by family, friends and by the community. MS is unpredictable, affecting vision, hearing, memory, balance and mobility. Its effects are physical, emotional, financial, and last a lifetime. There is no cure. Living with it can range from being a small nuisance to being a great daily challenge. No two cases are alike and no one patient presents the entire scope of the disease.
According to the National MS Society, about 400,000 Americans have MS, and every week about 200 people are diagnosed. World-wide, MS affects about 2.5 million people. This article discusses the risk factors for MS. One risk factor that jumps out is vitamin D status among those with MS. It is very interesting that there seem to be higher MS rates among those who live in Northern parts of the world where people have limited access to sunshine. I feel like a broken record. PLEASE HAVE YOUR VITAMIN D STATUS CHECKED.
To learn more about MS , please read this paper.
Where Do You Keep Your Supplements?
March 8, 2010 by Paula
Although the bathroom or the kitchen may be the most conveniant place to keep your supplements and medications, a new study by Purdue University has shown that high humidity degrades the vitamins and health supplements stored in those rooms, even if the lids are on tight.
Lisa Mauer, a Purdue associate professor of food science, has shown that subjecting certain products, such as vitamin C, to humidity can chemically change their compositions, eliminating the health benefits associated with those products. She also says that crystalline substances - including vitamin C, some vitamin B forms and other dietary supplements - are prone to a process called deliquescence, in which humidity causes a water-soluble solid to dissolve.
Keeping those supplements away from warm, humid environments can help ensure their effectiveness. So where should you store vitamins? Try a drawer in your bedroom or on your dresser as an alternative. And if you have children, make sure that they are out of reach of their curious hands.
Flu Update
March 8, 2010 by Paula
It has been a week since Joe (my son) came down with the flu. After taking probiotics, ear oil, oscillococcinum and vitamin D3, Joe is left with a slight runny nose.  We just returned from the doc and the ear infection is gone and appetite is back. Basically, I have my very active 13 month old back to normal! As for his dad, my dear husband, well he is also doing much better (3 weeks later) and he actually asked for the Vitamin D3 and the ear oil once he saw how great Joe was doing. I think son is teaching father a lesson!
The Flu Hits Home
March 4, 2010 by Paula
My husband came home two weeks ago complaining of a sore throat and fatigue. A few days later, he had a hacking cough and a fever. And just this past week… an ear infection. With a degree in nutrition, and an herbalist and naturopath, as well as countless supplements at my disposal, how did I let my husband develop and continue with what we have now discovered is the flu? Well, every morning I would lay out vitamin C, oscillococcinum, probiotics and tea for him, but being the stubborn, hardheaded man that he is, he thought he could just let the flu take its course. Well, we are on week three of this, Tim is still hacking away and now our poor little 13-month-old son has caught the flu, and he has a double ear infection.  Unlike, his daddy, Joe is more open to trying  mommy’s remedies. I also want to make clear that Joe is under the care of a lovely doctor who actually approved and is monitoring Joe’s condition.
I am curious to see who will actually feel better sooner, Read the rest of this entry »
March – Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March 1, 2010 by Paula
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer affecting men and women in the United States. The risk increases with age (>50 years), but when caught early is often curable. Risk factors include: polyps found in the colon or rectum, high fat diet, family history of colorectal cancer, and inflammatory conditions such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease. If you are over the age of 50, or have risk factors, talk to your doctor about important screenings and testing.
Lifestyle-related factors linked to colorectal cancer include smoking, alcohol, obesity, poor diet, and inactivity. Good nutrition and regular physical activity provide a solid foundation for health and can reduce your risk of developing chronic diseases.