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Farzin Farid, Pharm.D
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Archive for December, 2011
Holiday Mojo Series: How to Prevent Stress and Weight Gain
by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach | December 21, 2011
How can you get through the holidays stress and weight gain free? It starts with a plan and here it is:
Check back each day for the next few weeks for daily tips, ideas, strategies and solutions to have you looking, feeling and living your best in 2012!
Favorite Things: Hyland’s Teething Tablets
by Paula Gallagher | December 20, 2011
They are back! Over a year ago, Hyland’s voluntarily removed this wonderful product from the market. One of the safest and most effective teething pain remedies on the market, Hyland’s Teething Tablets are back on the shelves.
If your little one is suffering while cutting teeth, dissolve 2 to 3 tablets under his or her tongue or in a teaspoon of water, 4 times per day. Unlike other medicines, the dosing for Hyland’s teething medications is not dependent on a child’s age or weight. Dosing is the same for babies and children of all ages.
You can order online, or call Village Green Apothecary at 1-800-869-9159.
Houseplants: Nature’s Air Purifiers
by Paula Gallagher | December 19, 2011
A friend gave me a potted English ivy plant years ago as a gift, and it has been the gift that keeps on giving. A houseplant is a perfect gift for someone who has everything, and it can even help improve health.
Plenty of studies have shown that everyday houseplants act as air purifiers. In the 1980′s, NASA studied the air cleaning properties of plants and found that certain plants were incredibly effective at reducing airborne toxins like benzene, TCE (trichloroethylene) and formaldehyde. Since then, many more studies have shown that plants are also great at neutralizing carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, as well toluene, octane and terpene (all toxic to humans).
Plants have also been shown to reduce stress and blood pressure. So if you sit at a desk all day, you may want to have a little greenery in sight.
Since many Americans, especially during the winter months, spend most time indoors, a pretty plant that cleanses the air and offers stress reduction, is a perfect gift. My favorite is the peace lily, pictured above. It is hardy and beautiful and is especially effective for benzene, formaldehyde and TCE. If you are looking for an effective, easy-to-maintain plant, the common ivy takes care of benzene, formaldehyde and TCE, as well as toluene, octane and terpene. Spider plants can neutralize carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide.
Do You Have Trouble Swallowing Pills?
by Paula Gallagher | December 15, 2011
“My calcium supplement is too big to swallow. Can I open the capsule?” (Or crush it, or cut it in half?) These are common questions that we hear at the pharmacy.
The first thing I ask people is to show me how they are taking their pills. If you are tilting your head back and trying to swallow your vitamins or medications, then you are actually making it harder for yourself because you are narrowing your throat. Take your pills the same way you would eat any food. You don’t throw your head back after taking a bite of sandwich, do you? And make sure that you are chasing them with a large glass of water. Trust me, this will make it a lot easier.
Does the thought of swallowing a “horse pill” still make you gag? Well, there are some things that can be done to make it easier. (more…)
New 5-Cent Bag Ordinance Starts January 1 – Montgomery County, MD
by Paula Gallagher | December 14, 2011
Just a reminder that starting January 1, Montgomery County’s 5-cent bag ordinance begins. The tax will apply to paper and plastic bags at most retail stores. One exception is pharmacy bags holding prescription drugs. The goal is to reduce waste and encourage recycling!
We encourage you to bring your reusable shopping bags when you visit the store!