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Keeping Our Pets Healthy: Pharmacy, Compounds & Supplements
Post on by Margo Gladding
As a full-service, integrative pharmacy, we are passionate about providing personalized health solutions that best fit our customers’ needs. This includes pets, too! Here at Village Green, we...... -
Drug Interactions & Nutrient Depletions Are Important to Know
Post on by Paula Gallagher
According to the Centers for Disease Control, almost half of the American population is currently on some sort of prescription drug. Many Americans are also on more than one drug. As a result, people...... -
How to Choose Quality Supplements
Post on by Paula Gallagher
This is one of the most frequently asked questions we get asked. How do I know which supplements to choose? With literally thousands of nutritional supplements on store shelves and available online, how do you know which ones are...... -
Reasons to Choose a Compounding Pharmacy
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Did you know that Village Green Apothecary has safely provided prescription drugs for over 50 years? And compounding is a big part of that. Our compounding pharmacy specializes in custom compounding of vitamins, minerals and prescription drugs. Individualized compounds are prepared on orders...... -
A New Way to Dispose of Expired Medications
Post on by Margo Gladding
Most Americans inadvertently keep expired prescriptions in their medicine cabinets. Holding on to unused or expired medications can pose dangerous risks for yourself and your family. If you are looking for a safe and convenient way to dispose of...... -
How Village Green Apothecary Can Help You
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Did you know that many prescription medications cause nutrient deficiencies? In plants, you can tell the signs of nutrient deficiencies just by looking at the leaves. In humans, symptoms may show up as fatigue, discolored nails, lackluster or brittle hair, or in other...... -
New Study Links Heartburn Drugs and Dementia
Post on by Margo Gladding
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a popular class of heartburn medications that includes Prilosec, Nexium and Prevacid. These medications, which are available over the counter (without a prescription), lower the amount of stomach acid produced by the stomach. Concern has been increasing that...... -
Introducing Our New Health Resource: The Natural Medicines Database
Post on by Margo Gladding
One of our great missions at Village Green Apothecary is to provide support and education to our customers. On a daily basis, we field numerous questions about various health challenges and help navigate customers through confusing or conflicting news reports. We also provide...... -
Personalization Through Custom Compounding at Village Green
Post on by Paula Gallagher
What does that mean? It means that at Village Green Apothecary, we know that not everyone is the same. One prescription or vitamin or face cream is not necessarily going to work both for you and for the person walking in behind...... -
Metabolic Risk Factors: Five Numbers You Need to Know
Post on by Neal Barnard, MD, FACC
A new study shows statins may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 46%. That’s especially worrisome, considering this cholesterol-lowering drug nets blockbuster sales and remains a widely popular prescription. The good news is there is an option that not......
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