Category: Village Green News

Small Business Saturday November 26

November 22nd, 2011 by Paula Gallagher

This Saturday marks the second annual Small Business Saturday. Support small businesses by going out and shopping during the busiest shopping weekend of the year.

Did you know that for every $100 spent in a local business, 68% of that stays in the community? How about, small businesses employ half of all private sector employees, or that for every year over the last decade, 60% to 80% of new jobs were generated by small businesses? Make the most of the 2nd Small Business Saturday November 26, 2011 – a day to come together in support of small businesses like Village Green Apothecary. Small businesses are the heartbeat of our communities and local economies.

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Why You Should Think Before You Pink

October 11th, 2011 by Village Green Admin

Breast cancer awareness is certainly a cause that everyone can rally behind. And no doubt for Breast Cancer Awareness month, you’ve been inundated with a ton of pink merchandise. There’s pink clothing, jewelry, candy, car accessories, and beauty care products to name a few.

But if you look closely at many of these products, you’ll find that they rarely mention how much of your purchase is going to benefit breast cancer research. Some don’t even claim to donate proceeds to an organization!

So, before you “go pink” this month, make sure you know where and how much of the proceeds are going to a legitimate breast cancer organization. A good idea is to make a direct donation to a  highly-rated organization where your dollars will go to work.

Here are a few to consider:

National Breast Cancer Coalition

Living Beyond Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Fund

BreastCancer.org

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Mind-Body Week DC: October 13-16 (FREE!)

October 10th, 2011 by Village Green Admin

MindBodyWeekDC2For folks in the Washington DC area, an excellent opportunity is coming up later this week and this weekend to attend one or more events at Mind-Body Week, from October 13-16. Mind-Body Week is intended to educate and inform both health practitioners and members of the public about holistic, mind-body-spirit therapies and research. Sessions will take place in several locations in Washington, DC and Bethesda, MD.

For our part, Village Green Apothecary is proud to be a co-sponsor of Mind-Body Week DC. Village Green joins with other mind-body centers and practitioners in the Washington DC metropolitan area that are committed to promoting and improving the health of our community, and thereby also contributing to the health of the nation. Mind-Body Week DC is taking these efforts into the private sector, and considers evidence-based medical research and knowledge as the foundation for the appropriate application of mind-body therapies, and their role in the standard of medical care.

All Mind-Body Week classes and events are FREE to the public. Please register in advance to reserve your space. Click here for more details, including the list of presenters, schedule of free events and online registration.

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Landmark Compounding Court Decision Issued

September 22nd, 2011 by Paula Gallagher

In 2009, a pharmacy owned by Paul Franck made a mistake compounding a medication for horses and unfortunately, 21 polo horses died. After this happened, Franck’s pharmacy launched a recall, did an investigation, determined the weakness, and modified their policies and procedures dramatically to prevent similar errors from ever happening again.

The FDA sued the pharmacy because they feel that pharmacies should not compound and if they do compound for animals, they must not use bulk powders, but instead crush tablets necessary for the medication (which results in a gritty, less absorbable medication).

Last week the verdict was in and Paul Franck won.  Here is the official press release. Continue reading “Landmark Compounding Court Decision Issued”

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Welcome to Ruby Josephine

September 13th, 2011 by Paula Gallagher

Ruby Josephine Gladding 2Village Green’s family is expanding again. Herbalist/nutritionist Margo Gladding and husband Falk welcomed Ruby Josephine on August 11.  Everyone is healthy and doing well.

We wish Margo, Falk and Ruby the best, and are looking forward to Margo’s return to Village Green later this fall.

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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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