5 Supplements for Healthy Skin

healthy skinGlowing, healthy looking skin is a result of genetics, lifestyle habits, what you put on your skin, and what you put in your body. Unfortunately, winter can leave your skin a little dry, red and flaky. Using natural products and moisturizing regularly are helpful, but your skin care routine is only half the battle. These five supplements can help your skin look softer and more radiant.

1. Omega 3: Omega-3 fatty acids are needed for healthy cell membranes, helping your skin remove waste and lock in moisture. They lower inflammation and may reduce signs of aging. Continue reading “5 Supplements for Healthy Skin”

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Relax With Muscle Relax Plus

stretchingPathway is one of the most comprehensive supplement lines we offer, with products from single nutrients like vitamin D, to quality formulas to help with everything from sleep support to blood pressure support to muscle soreness.

If you have back pain, shoulder pain, or post-workout soreness (maybe it’s your first time back to the gym after a few months off), Muscle Relax Plus may be for you. This formula combines vitamins, minerals and herbs to help relieve occasional muscle tension and cramping related to stress or overuse of muscles. It may also help: Continue reading “Relax With Muscle Relax Plus”

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Cold and Flu Season Support

fruitPracticing a daily self-care routine is vital to your emotional, mental and physical well-being. Prioritizing healthy habits builds a solid foundation and is at the heart of creating and maintaining optimal health. Your nutrition, diet, exercise and lifestyle practices are particularly important when it comes to bolstering your immunity during cold and flu season. Having a strong immune system is your best defense against infections and provides you with greater resiliency if you happen to catch a bug.

Top 10 Healthy Habits to Best Support You During Cold and Flu Season
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A Winter Essential: Vitamin D

winter walkCoats, mittens and hats are a must for cold winter months, but you may want to add another item to the list of winter must-haves – vitamin D. Vitamin D is also one of the most discussed vitamins relative to deficiency, especially when it comes to winter.

There are many claims made about vitamin D, so let’s step back and isolate what research supports. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble nutrient. The sun is the primary source of the nutrient, but it is also found in cod liver oil, swordfish, salmon, canned tuna, beef liver, egg yolks, sardines and fortified dairy products. Continue reading “A Winter Essential: Vitamin D”

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How to Choose Quality Supplements

supplements smallThis is one of the most frequently asked questions we get asked. How do I know which supplements to choose? With literally thousands of nutritional supplements on store shelves and available online, how do you know which ones are quality and which are not? The first thing I always suggest is that you trust where you buy your nutritional products.

At Village Green Apothecary, we work hard to earn your trust and provide you only with products that meet our standards. We have worked with the best companies, doctors and nutritionists to develop Pathway, our own in-house supplement line that provides the best ingredients and most up-to-date science. Continue reading “How to Choose Quality Supplements”

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