Glucosamine and chondroitin supplements have always been popular and effective for many who suffer from with joint pain. But new research is showing that these supplements may also decrease your chances of early death, especially by cardiovascular disease.
Glucosamine is a nutrient that naturally occurs in joint tissues, skin, nails, bones and ligaments. Continue reading “Glucosamine and Chondroitin May Increase Longevity”
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Lockdowns, travel restrictions and social distancing are not the typical words you associate with this holiday time of year, but it is the reality we face this year. There are a few ways to handle this, but I prefer to be proactive and try to make the best of this crazy year while following guidelines set forth to keep everyone safe and healthy.
Following recommendations from the CDC, we’ve put together a helpful guide to navigating this holiday period during COVID-19 this year. Continue reading “5 Ways to Have a Safe and Healthy COVID Holiday”
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It’s a dangerous time of year for heart health: holiday heart attack season. More people die from heart disease between December 25 and January 7 than any other time of the year. Loading up on eggnog, cheese plates, ham, roast beef and turkey may play a role.
Swedish researchers found that heart attack risk increased by 37% on Christmas Eve and 15% on Christmas Day, compared to the 2 weeks before and after Christmas, possibly due in part to overeating. Continue reading “Keep Your Heart Healthy With a Plant-Based Holiday”
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Homemade food is the perfect gift. It is genuine, heartfelt, and not overly expensive. Personally, I would much rather receive a gift that someone made than one they went out and purchased. With our hectic schedules, making gifts can be time-consuming, but gifts from our kitchen are fun to make, taste better than store-bought, and more importantly, say something from our heart. Continue reading “3 Delicious Edible Gifts for Friends & Family”
Are you always trying to find the perfect gift for someone on your list? Or do you wait until the last minute and struggle to find something? Whether it is for a teacher, a coworker or a neighbor, Village Green Apothecary has natural gift options that even the pickiest person would love.
Continue reading “Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List”
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