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Paula Gallagher
Paula is a highly qualified and experienced nutritionist on the staff at Village Green Apothecary.
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Margo Gladding
Margo's impressive knowledge base is the result of a unique blend of educational
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Ellen Kittredge
Ellen’s knowledge base has given her the tools to be an effective
nutrition and health counselor.
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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.
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Farzin Farid, Pharm.D
Farzin is a licensed pharmacist with a strong background in herbal, mineral, and vitamin therapy.
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Joe Ailts
Joe, Director of Medical Education at NeuroScience, Inc., provides scientific and clinical education on neuro-endo-immunology.
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Stress Management & Lifestyle
Exercise Leads to Better Night’s Sleep
by Paula Gallagher | January 31, 2012
If you struggle with getting a good night’s sleep, you may want to add some exercise to your daily routine. We all know that a good night’s sleep is important for overall health. But trying to get some good quality zzz’s remains elusive for many.
There are many drugs and supplements that promise a restful night, and for many these help…but a recent study in the journal Mental Health and Physical Activity was able to show a direct link between regular physical activity and quality of sleep. Researchers found that mental alertness during the day was also improved.
The study looked at 2,600 men and women, and those that were active at least 150 minutes per week had a 65% decrease in feelings of being sleepy during the day, a 68% reduced likelihood of having leg cramps while sleeping, and a 45% decrease in having difficulty concentrating when tired.
So if you are having a hard time winding down, try incorporating 20 to 30 minutes of walking, running, aerobics or whatever you like, into your day. Sweet dreams!
Stress and Your Skin, Hair, Nails and More
by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach | January 9, 2012
Someone recently asked: “I’m under a lot of stress and I noticed changes in my hair, skin and nails. Is there any connection?” The answer is a big, fat yes.
One reason for poor hair, skin and nail health is due to over-secretion of the stress hormone cortisol. When it’s over-secreted, it will look to replenish itself by borrowing components from our estrogen stores. Estrogen is a hormone that helps keep us youthful, so when stores become depleted, we age faster. (You know how someone “looks like they’ve had a hard life”? That’s the physical effect of over-secreted stress hormones.)
Another way stress negatively affects hair, skin and nail health is that it deteriorates the skin’s natural ability to protect against invasion. Pollution and toxins are harsh on the skin and alter the way it repairs and regenerates itself. Stress also decreases tone and elasticity of the skin, creating a more aged look.
Increased cortisol can also slow down skin regeneration by slowing the rate of cell turnover, leaving skin dull. While this is happening, adrenaline, which is also released under stress, redirects blood away from the skin to where it’s more needed at the time. This can contribute to a dull look. (more…)
Holiday Mojo Series: Food Pushers
by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach | December 26, 2011
Today’s Holiday Mojo video is about food pushers. We all have them, those well meaning people who push food on us and may (if we’re not careful) sabotage our best efforts at maintaining healthy habits throughout the holiday season. Well, here are a few ideas that may help.
We Are What We Believe
by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach | December 1, 2011
We are what we believe.
Our belief system is formed by the repetition of an idea (a positive or negative idea) from someone we trust.
For example, if someone you trusted repeatedly told you how wonderful you are, you may feel confident in your wonderfulness
If on the other hand, you were told repeatedly how incapable or inept you were, unfortunately you may have grown to believe this too, and over time it may have become your belief as well. Are you surprised then when you go into your adult life, carrying this belief system and living within these limits?
So what do you do now?
Reevaluate these old ideas, discarding the ones that keep you safe, stuck and small while forming a new belief system that serves and supports you!
As you slowly exchange the limiting beliefs that keep you back for a belief system that propels you forward, you’ll soon see the greatness that others see in you.
Enjoy your day!
Sunday Radio Show: Chronic Stress and High Cortisol Levels
by Paula Gallagher | October 27, 2011
Host Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Erin Stokes will be discussing chronic stress and high cortisol levels.
Dr. Erin Stokes, ND received her naturopathic degree from Bastyr Universityin 2001. The focus of her practice at Lotus Naturopathic Clinic in Boulder, Colorado is postpartum health and wellness. She truly enjoys educating others, and has taught Western Pathology and Psychology of Healing at Southwest Acupuncture College. Dr. Stokes is the Director of Education at MegaFood.
Tune in this Sunday from 10-11am on 1500 AM (WFED) or listen live on the web. Our shows are streamed everywhere.