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Spring Cleaning for Your Body

by Paula Gallagher | March 21, 2011

April is around the corner and hopefully so is the nice weather! This is a great time do some spring cleaning for your body, and not just your house. Cleanses can be difficult and limiting, but there are simple things that anyone can do to feel more energized and healthy. By following a cleanse filled with high fiber and nutrient-dense foods, you give your body the opportunity to “clean out the pipes.”

Here are some tips to get you on your way:

1. Skip the caffeine: Coffee and sodas are acidic, as well as act as diuretics. Instead of coffee, I recommend drinking herbal tea, green tea or white tea for the antioxidant effect and to help you get rid of any coffee withdrawal headaches.

2. Eat lots of colorful foods: Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber, filled with minerals, vitamins and plant chemicals called phytonutrients that prevent and even help treat disease. (more…)

Tags: cleanse, multivitamin, omega 3, probiotic
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Kosher Vitamins and Supplements at Village Green

by Paula Gallagher | November 2, 2010

If you want to ensure that you’re taking the most scrupulously produced supplements, you may want to consider kosher supplements. What makes them the best?

• Kosher supplements are meticulously examined and evaluated to make sure they meet especially strict standards.

• The kosher symbol ensures that the product and its ingredients are being stringently supervised, with each ingredient tracked to its origin, and strict hygienic rules imposed on production.

• Kosher certification guarantees an extra level of purity and quality.

Yesterday, I wrote about the importance of multivitamins. Well…Village Green Apothecary also offers kosher multivitamins from brands like Maxi Health, Solgar and Bluebonnet.

Tags: bluebonnet, kosher, maxi health, multivitamin, Solgar
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Support Your Immune System: Multivitamin/Mineral

by Paula Gallagher | November 1, 2010

Even the most conscientious, healthy eaters may have a hard time getting all the vitamins and minerals required to prevent disease and illness.  Eating right is the first line of defense against all bugs, but a good multivitamin/mineral can provide some assurance against nutrient deficient diseases like rickets and scurvy. Look for a multivitamin that contains at least 100% of the required daily allowance (RDA) for vitamins A, C, D, E and your B vitamins. Choose one that is iron-free unless you are pregnant, or have been tested for iron deficiency.

Taking a multivitamin more than once per day can help keep water-soluble vitamins in your system longer. Look for one that is designed to take multiple times during the day.  Take your multivitamin with meals and a full glass of water to ensure proper digestion.

If you’d like some help picking out the right multi for you, give Village Green a call at 1-800-869-9159.

Tags: immune system, multivitamin
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Supplements You Shouldn’t Live Without

by Paula Gallagher | September 28, 2010

This past Friday, Dr. Oz told his viewers what supplements he takes. Not surprisingly, they align very well with what Village Green Apothecary has been saying for years. He particularly targeted women over 40. The supplements he recommends  are:

1. Mutlivitamin: Only 1% of the population gets enough essential nutrients from diet alone, so a comprehensive multivitamin/mineral should be part of everyone’s routine. Divided doses are better because you get the most out of them.

2. Calcium: Important for muscles, teeth and bones, many women are not getting enough of this important nutrient. Add magnesium to calcium and you have an important foundation for strong bones. The best way to get calcium is a combination of food sources and supplements. (more…)

Tags: calcium, CORE, DHA, epa, magnesium, multivitamin, omega 3, vitamin D3
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BIG SALE AT VILLAGE GREEN

by Paula Gallagher | December 16, 2009

Our big year-end sale is halfway through.  Take advantage of the amazing sales on our house brand, Pathway.  Pathway is the best value for the money because we stand behind it’s quality and purity.  Plus it’s our reputation on the line. If you are not completely satisfied with a Pathway product, you can return because we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee.  (Although, I can’t remember the last time someone did).

Here are some of my favorite Pathway products that are now being offered at 35% off!

Pathway Multi Two is a complete multivitamin/mineral, all in two tablets per day. (It also comes in capsules).

Pathway Super Omega 3 offers a high potency omega 3 with no fishy after taste!

Pathway Adrenal Support is a great supplement for those who are extra stressed, and who isn’t these days?!

Come in to Village Green  for more great Pathway supplements! Sale ends January 2, 2010.

Tags: adrenals, multivitamin, omega 3
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