Tag: immune system

Get Ready for ‘Back to School’ With These 5 Blogs

August 19th, 2014 by Paula Gallagher

back to school joeI am 2 weeks away from sending my oldest back to school. It always seems like a bit of a last-minute scramble to get him (and me) prepared for the school year. Here are five blogs that will help make the transition from easy summer living to a more structured routine, a little smoother.

1. Five Tips For Back-to-School Health
Inevitably kids get sick. Diet, sleep and hygiene all play roles in keeping your kids healthy.

2. Back to School… For Moms
The Mojo Coach, Debi Silber, reminds us that there are lot of things that moms – and dads – can do to help make back-to-school easier for everyone.

3. Sunday Radio Show: Some Homeopathic Solutions for Back-to-School
Listen as host Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Christophe Merville discuss homeopathic solutions for stress, sleeplessness, and sports injuries as children head back to school.

4. Do Your Kids Have Lice?
A gross yet all too common reality for many parents and their kids. Learn how to get rid of those nasty pests naturally.

5. Healthy Snacks For Kids
Great snack ideas to help  support attention, focus and concentration between meals.

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Video | How You Can Keep Your Kids Healthy

December 11th, 2013 by Heather Gunn

Watch the video below featuring our own Heather Gunn, to learn how you can keep your kids healthy. Heather is a clinical herbalist, licensed clinical nutritionist and fitness consultant, and she also offers personal consultations. If you would like to schedule a consultation, click here.

 

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BIG YEAR-END SALE: Stock Up on the Basics

November 18th, 2013 by Paula Gallagher

It’s that time of year again! Village Green Apothecary’s Big Year-End Sale starts today and runs through December 31, 2013. Here are the details:

  • 35% off Pathway nutritional supplements
  • 25% off other supplement lines*
  • 20% off body care products

This is a great time to stock up on those everyday items like multivitamins, fish oil, and vitamin D! Especially if you have a big family.

Multivitamins help prevent nutrient deficiencies and are a great way to fill in the gaps that you might be missing in your diet.

Fish Oil provides omega 3 fatty acids, critical for heart health, brain function and hormone production.

With the days getting shorter, many of us are getting very little face time with sunshine so a little drop of vitamin D can go a long way to supporting bone health, as well as your immune system!

*Note: Sale prices for some practitioner lines are available in-store or by phone order only.

 

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Vitamin A for Healthy Immunity this Winter

November 13th, 2013 by Heather Gunn

I don’t know if you realize it or not, but adequate food sources of pure vitamin A have been missing in our diets for years now. This is in part due to a decrease in the amount of liver and organ meats consumed in the Standard American Diet. It can also be attributed to avoidance of butter, whole milk and egg yolk for fear of rising cholesterol levels. Vitamin A is an essential fat soluble vitamin that is vital for growth and development of all organs, but with a special affinity for eye health. It’s no wonder that science is now witnessing an increase in vision related disorders, with the most dramatic being diabetic retinopathy. At this time of year, vitamin A is also so very important in dealing with the cold and flu season. It’s time to boost your health by getting adequate amounts of vitamin A for good health.  Continue reading “Vitamin A for Healthy Immunity this Winter”

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Strong Relationships for Sturdy Health

March 6th, 2013 by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach

The results are in. Studies have found that people with fulfilling relationships live longer, healthier lives. They’re also more likely to have a higher self-esteem, feel more valued, and take better care of themselves, promoting wellness, immunity and longevity.

Social connections may even influence longevity “in ways every bit as powerful as adequate sleep, a good diet, and not smoking.” In a 13-year study conducted on 2,761 people over the age of 65, tracking all areas of activity, it was found that those who spent time in social activities “fared just as well as those who spent the time exercising.” (No, this is not an excuse to stop exercising, just sharing the results of the study 😉 ).

On the other hand, a lack of social fulfillment is tied to depression, premature cognitive decline and increased mortality. Here are a few studies that demonstrate this link.  Continue reading “Strong Relationships for Sturdy Health”

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