Category: Village Green News

Response to Study on Omega-3s and Cardiovascular Health

September 17th, 2012 by Paula Gallagher

A study was published recently in the Journal of the American Medical Association about the effectiveness of omega-3 supplementation and its role in preventing cardiac events, like strokes and heart attacks.

Please read the following letter in response to the study from Dr. Keri Marshall, a naturopathic doctor at Village Green Apothecary who also serves as Chief Medical Office for Nordic Naturals. If you still have concerns and questions, contact Village Green Apothecary. Continue reading “Response to Study on Omega-3s and Cardiovascular Health”

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Village Green’s Grand Re-Opening SALE!!

September 10th, 2012 by Paula Gallagher

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Village Green Apothecary has spent the last 6 months renovating the store to make it more inviting and customer friendly. Now, we want to thank our customers for putting up with all the dust and construction by having a big sale starting today, Monday, September 10 and ending September 29.

We think that it was all worth it and we hope you will think so, too!

The September sale includes:

· 30% off Pathway products

· 25% off Xymogen, Metagenics, Thorne & Nordic Naturals

· 25% off personal care products (our deepest discount on body care yet!)

PLUS, there will be frequent product demonstrations, as well as prizes and giveaways. Check this link daily to see the schedule of featured products and events.

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We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at our new and improved Village Green Apothecary!

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Sunday Radio Show: Therapy for Chronic Pain

September 7th, 2012 by Village Green Admin

Join us this Sunday as host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. Ron Murray discuss manual regulation therapy for chronic pain relief.

Dr. Ron Murray, PT, ND, is a doctor of integrative medicine and a trainer of healing professionals. He is a master practitioner and teacher of CranialSacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, Myofacial Release, and Body Mind Healing. Through his understanding of the human body, he helps his clients and students conceptualize how each of these healing techniques make it possible for the body to “let go” of chronic pain and dysfunction and come back to a more natural, optimal state of function.

Tune in this Sunday from 10-11am on 1500 AM (WFED) or listen live on the web. Our shows are streamed everywhere.

Last week’s show was on omega-3s, mood, focus and behavior. Click to listen.

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Pain Awareness Month Symposium

September 6th, 2012 by Paula Gallagher

Do you suffer from chronic pain, or know someone who does? If so, you should consider attending this event.

Pain Connection will be having its Pain Awareness Month Symposium on Friday, September 28. “Hope, Help and Healing: Changing the Culture of Treating Chronic Pain” will bring health care providers, people with chronic pain, family members and interested community residents together to learn about the latest research and clinical practices in the field of pain management.

The mission of Pain Connection is to empower people who have chronic pain to improve their quality of life, decrease their sense of isolation, and take a more active role in their treatment. They do this by providing information, psychosocial support, coping skills and training to people with chronic pain, their families and health care providers.  Continue reading “Pain Awareness Month Symposium”

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Join Us for an Empowering Wellness Workshop

September 4th, 2012 by Margo Gladding

MarkSivieriVillage Green is excited to be a key sponsor of an all-day Wellness Workshop presented by functional medicine experts Mark Sivieri, M.D., and Lynn Dudley, P.A., along with certified life and health coach Joda Coolidge. The workshop will take place on Saturday, September 29 from 9:00-3:00 pm at the Women’s Club of Bethesda (Maryland). The subject of the workshop is “How to Live a Healthy Life with Positive Vitality – Not Merely the Absence of Disease.”

At this workshop, you will:

· Learn how stress impacts your adrenals, hormones, and overall wellbeing – and how you can take charge of effectively managing the stress in your life.

· See why gastrointestinal health matters more than you think, and how to achieve and maintain it.  Continue reading “Join Us for an Empowering Wellness Workshop”

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