Remembering Mickey Weinstein, Co-Founder of The Apothecary

Mickey Weinstein, one of the founders of our unique, integrative pharmacy, originally called The Apothecary, passed away on April 15. The pharmacy, located in Bethesda, MD changed hands in 2002 and is now known as Village Green Apothecary, but many people still remember when the original store was opened in 1965 by Mickey and his partner, Irv Rosenberg. Mickey and Irv called themselves “nutritional pharmacists” and The Apothecary was known as a place where customers often came in search of nutritional supplements, homeopathic remedies, herbs and information. The Apothecary also filled traditional pharmacy prescriptions, as well as less conventional scripts for specialized compounded formulas.

To read more about Mickey and his pioneering role in establishing The Apothecary, here is an old article with some nice history, reprinted with permission of the author. (Our best guess is that this story was published in the Montgomery County Gazette in 1995.) Continue reading “Remembering Mickey Weinstein, Co-Founder of The Apothecary”

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Sunday Radio Show: Essential Fatty Acids

Join us this Sunday for our radio show with host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Karlene Karst, RD, who will be discussing essential fatty acids (EFA’s) – building blocks for better health.

Karlene Karst, RD, is a leading health specialist in nutrition and natural medicine and is dedicated to improving the health of society by sharing her knowledge. As co-author of the national best seller, Healthy Fats for Life, and author ofThe Metabolic Syndrome Program: How to Lose Weight, Beat Heart Disease, Stop Insulin Resistance and More, Karlene is working to educate and encourage people to get “back to the basics” of nutrition in order to live a long, healthy life.

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 balancing omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Click to listen.

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Sunday Radio Show: Balancing Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids

Join us for our radio show this Sunday when host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Christopher Speed will be discussing balancing omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

Christopher Speed, MND, APD, is the Director of Nutritional Sciences for Minami Nutrition, with products distributed by Garden of Life. He is a much sought-after presenter on health issues related to omega-3 supplementation and the different types of manufacturing and processing technologies.

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 advanced nutrient therapies for mental disorders. Click to listen.

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Spring Sale at Village Green until April 30

Village Green Apothecary is having a big sale on major brands. Pathway products are 30% off and the following brands are 25% off: Metagenics, Xymogen, Nordic Naturals, Thorne, Megafood, Enzymatic Therapy, Jarrow, Garden of Life and Boiron (some exceptions apply).

So now is the time to stock up on favorites.

For me, Pathway Allergy Support Plus (which I talked about a couple of days ago here), is a must have, especially this time of year.

And for those who need to take iron but fear its side-effects (like constipation), Megafood’s Blood Builder is an iron supplement made from food, that is easy on the digestive tract and contains synergistic nutrients like vitamin C and vitamin B12 to enhance its absorption.

The sale goes on until April 30.  Happy shopping!

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Sunday Radio Show: Anti-Aging & Telomeres

Join us this Sunday morning as our host Dr. Kevin Passero and his special guest Dr. William Andrews discuss the anti-aging potential of telomere biology.

William H. Andrews, Ph.D., has worked in the biotech industry for 30 years, focusing the last 18 years on finding ways to extend human lifespan through work with lengthening telomeres, which are genetic structures found at the ends of our chromosomes. Short telomeres have been associated with the aging process, and preserving or lengthening telomeres is thought to be one way we might reach for “the fountain of youth.” Dr. Andrews is presently the founder, President and CEO of Sierra Sciences, a biotech company focused exclusively on developing pharmaceuticals that will induce the production of telomerase (the enzyme that re-lengthens telomeres) in all our cells.

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 “Solving the Belly Blues” – applying the principles of functional medicine to the treatment of digestive issues. Click to listen.

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Our Bloggers

  • Paula Gallagher
    Paula Gallagher
    Paula is a highly qualified and experienced nutrition counselor on the staff at Village Green.
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  • Margo Gladding
    Margo Gladding
    Margo's impressive knowledge base is the result of a unique blend of educational and professional experience.
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  • Dr. Neal Barnard
    Dr. Neal Barnard
    Dr. Barnard leads programs advocating for preventive medicine, good nutrition, and higher ethical standards in research.
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  • Joseph Pizzorno
    Dr. Joseph Pizzorno
    Dr. Joseph Pizzorno, ND is a pioneer of integrative medicine and a leading authority on science-based natural medicine.
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  • Debi Silber
    Debi Silber
    Debi is a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in nutrition, a personal trainer, and whole health coach.
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  • Teri Cochrane
    Teri Cochrane
    Teri is a is a Certified Coach Practitioner with extensive certifications and experience in holistic medicinal practices.
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  • Dr. Rav Ivker
    Dr. Rav Ivker
    Dr. Rav Ivker is a holistic family physician, health educator, and best-selling author.
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  • Susan Levin
    Susan Levin
    Susan writes about the connection between plant-based diets and a reduced risk of chronic diseases.
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  • Rob Brown
    Dr. Rob Brown
    Dr. Brown's blended perspective of healthcare includes a deeply rooted passion for wellness and spiritual exploration.
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