Category: Pharmacy & Compounding

10 Ways to Boost Your Immune Power

April 26th, 2010 by Margo Gladding

Your immune system helps to protect you from the onslaught of infectious agents that you come in contact with every day. You may not know that more than half of your immune system is located in the digestive system. So, without a healthy digestive system, your immune system cannot do its job properly. Taking care of yourself and nourishing yourself helps to keep your body functioning optimally

  1. Eat a low glycemic, whole foods diet, rich in colorful fruits and vegetables, whole grains, high quality proteins, and healthy fats
  2. Limit your intake of refined sugars and processed foods
  3. Eliminate foods that may be inflammatory for you (often dairy, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, and eggs)
  4. Drink plenty of clean water
  5. Manage your stress levels
  6. Exercise regularly
  7. Get plenty of restful sleep
  8. Limit your exposure to toxins
  9. Take core nutrients such as a multivitamin, omega 3 essential fatty acids, probiotics, antioxidants, and vitamin D
  10. Laugh, enjoy life, and have fun!

If you would like further guidance on how to best support your immune system, speak to a knowledgeable expert at Village Green Apothecary who can help guide you in creating an individualized health plan just for you.

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Chemicals and the Future of our Children

April 22nd, 2010 by Paula Gallagher

The Disappearing Male is a documentary about the effects of man-made compounds, like BPA and phylates, and their effect on children, especially boys. It is eye opening and scary at the same time. Today is Earth Day, so do yourself a favor, and watch this watch this video. It will make you think twice about the water bottles you drink from, the plastic bags that you use for sandwiches and the reusable plastic containers that you stick in the microwave.

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Snowed In? Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet

February 11th, 2010 by Paula Gallagher

Every once in a while, I go through my supply of nutritional supplements, over the counter (OTC) drugs and hand and body items and start checking dates and organizing them.  This is the perfect time to do that.   Start by flipping over all those bottles and checking the dates.  You know what to do if the day has passed.  If you find that you continue to throw out the same product over and over again, it may be time to re-prioritize your nutritional needs.  For example, you keep buying the 6 per day multivitamin, but you never take it because it seems overwhelming… switch to a 1 per day or a 2 per day multivitamin.

Here are some tips to make the most of your nutritional products and OTC :

1. Store these items in a cool place.  The bathroom is not a great place. The constant heat from showers/bath can affect the effectiveness of your products.

2. Check the dates before you buy.  If you buy a 3 month supply of Omega 3s, then make sure the date will last you through that.

3. Read and follow the instructions on the labels. If the product tells you to keep it refrigerated, then make sure you do that.

4. If you have purchased supplements and can’t remember why you wanted them or needed them, contact a nutrition expert or pharmacist to help you sort them out.

5. Same goes for prescription drugs.  Talk to a pharmacist if you have OTCs or prescriptions that you aren’t sure you should keep or throw out

I hope that you have find some time to clean out that cabinet and simplify your needs. And remember – we are here to help you.  Happy organizing!

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Custom Compounding at Village Green Apothecary

January 7th, 2010 by Paula Gallagher

Village Green Apothecary specializes in custom compounding of vitamins, minerals and prescription drugs. These individualized compounds are prepared on a nutritionist’s or physician’s orders, like a regular prescription, and offer several distinct advantages over mass-produced bottled products, such as:

  • simplifying a nutritional program
  • providing accurate, tailor-made dosages
  • reducing the number of capsules needed daily
  • typically costing less than multiple individual capsules
  • elimination of non-natural fillers, binders, dyes and other possible allergens.

Our compounds are of superior quality, easy to order and most are covered by insurance plans. A custom compound normally takes 2-4 days to prepare.

Some physicians who regularly prescribe individualized compounds include OB/GYNs, family care doctors, allergists, pediatricians, veterinarians, and dermatologists. An interesting note: prior to mass production of drugs in the 1960s, most prescriptions required compounding by a druggist or apothecary.

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Meet Ron Keech – Our Chief Compounding Pharmacist Since 1978

December 23rd, 2009 by Paula Gallagher

Ron Keech R.Ph. graduated from the University of Maryland and has been a compounding pharmacist for over 30 years.  Specialized training in natural hormone replacement therapy places him as an expert in this area. Ron also has a special interest in pediatric compounds, many of which have helped seriously ill children going through transplant surgery, suffering from autism and other debilitating conditions.

The personal service element that addresses unique health issues is what Ron enjoys most about compounding. If you are interested in learning more about compounding ask your doctor or call Village Green.

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    Paula is a highly qualified and experienced nutrition counselor on the staff at Village Green.
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