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Introducing Our New Health Resource: The Natural Medicines Database
One of our great missions at Village Green Apothecary is to provide support and education to our customers. On a daily basis, we field numerous questions about various health challenges and help navigate customers through confusing or conflicting news reports. We also provide guidance to customers wanting to take nutrients safely alongside prescription medications. In an effort to provide even greater care, we have a new comprehensive tool to use with customers. Called...
Post on Wed, Nov 18, 2015 by Margo Gladding
READ MOREPersonalization Through Custom Compounding at Village Green
What does that mean? It means that at Village Green Apothecary, we know that not everyone is the same. One prescription or vitamin or face cream is not necessarily going to work both for you and for the person walking in behind you. We strive to make...
Post on Wed, Sep 16, 2015 by Paula Gallagher
READ MOREMetabolic Risk Factors: Five Numbers You Need to Know
A new study shows statins may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 46%. That’s especially worrisome, considering this cholesterol-lowering drug nets blockbuster sales and remains a widely popular prescription. The good news is there is an option that not only rivals its pharmaceutical competitors,...
Post on Tue, Apr 28, 2015 by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
READ MOREWomen's Health Series: Menopause
Menopause refers to the time when women end their reproductive cycle – ending menstruation. The ovaries stop producing estrogen and progesterone, and the adrenal glands and fat cells take over sex hormone production. The body is designed to accommodate this natural process, but can only do so if...
Post on Mon, Jan 26, 2015 by Paula Gallagher
READ MOREWe're Here to Help You: Prescription Risks and Nutrient Deficiencies
Did you know that many prescription medications cause nutrient deficiencies? In plants, you can tell the signs of nutrient deficiencies just by looking at the leaves. In...
Post on Wed, Nov 05, 2014 by Marc Isaacson, President, Village Green Apothecary
READ MORENutrient Depletion: Corticosteroids
Corticosteroids are usually prescribed for conditions that cause swelling and inflammation. Applied as a topical, taken as a tablet, used as a nasal spray or eye drops, or even as an inhaler, there are many ways to take corticosteroids. Some conditions that corticosteroids are prescribed for include arthritis, lupus, kidney disease, asthma, and even eczema....
Post on Tue, Nov 06, 2012 by Paula Gallagher
READ MORENutrient Depletion: Antidepressants
Prozax, Zoloft and Paxil are just a few of the frequently prescribed drugs that fall under a category of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). SSRIs work by increasing the amount of serotonin (a feel-good neurotransmitter) available. Some people experience symptoms of depression when certain brain chemicals become imbalanced. For some people, antidepressants can...
Post on Mon, Oct 29, 2012 by Paula Gallagher
READ MORENutrient Depletion: Acid Blockers
One of the most prescribed categories of drugs is acid blockers. These include Pepcid and Prevacid. Used to treat heartburn, gastric (stomach) ulcers, duodenal (intestinal) ulcers, reflux esophagitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), these drugs can also have a slew of side effects, many of which are associated with nutritional deficiencies. Here are some of...
Post on Mon, Oct 08, 2012 by Paula Gallagher
READ MORENutrient Depletion: Blood Pressure Drugs
Blood pressure drugs such as ACE inhibitors and beta blockers are important medications for many people, but they can come with many side effects, especially as a result of nutrient depletion. If you are currently on any of blood pressure drugs, talk to a pharmacist about side effects and nutrient depletions. The following nutrients are...
Post on Tue, Sep 25, 2012 by Paula Gallagher
READ MORENutrient Depletion: Oral Contraceptives
Many people do not know that prescription medications can deplete your body of important nutrients, leaving you susceptible to other heath problems. Every week, I will post a blog about a commonly prescribed drug and what depletions it may cause. First off, oral contraceptives. Prescribed to prevent pregnancy, regulate menstrual cycles and, for some women,...
Post on Tue, Aug 28, 2012 by Paula Gallagher
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