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We're Here to Help You: Prescription Risks and Nutrient Deficiencies
Post on by Marc Isaacson, President, Village Green Apothecary
Did you know that many prescription medications cause nutrient deficiencies? In plants, you can tell the signs of nutrient deficiencies just by...... -
Nutrient Depletion: Corticosteroids
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Corticosteroids are usually prescribed for conditions that cause swelling and inflammation. Applied as a topical, taken as a tablet, used as a nasal spray or eye drops, or even as an inhaler, there are many ways to take corticosteroids. Some conditions that corticosteroids are prescribed for include arthritis, lupus, kidney...... -
Nutrient Depletion: Antidepressants
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Prozax, Zoloft and Paxil are just a few of the frequently prescribed drugs that fall under a category of antidepressants called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). SSRIs work by increasing the amount of serotonin (a feel-good neurotransmitter) available. Some people experience symptoms of depression when certain brain chemicals become imbalanced....... -
Nutrient Depletion: Acid Blockers
Post on by Paula Gallagher
One of the most prescribed categories of drugs is acid blockers. These include Pepcid and Prevacid. Used to treat heartburn, gastric (stomach) ulcers, duodenal (intestinal) ulcers, reflux esophagitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), these drugs can also have a slew of side effects, many of which are associated with nutritional...... -
Nutrient Depletion: Blood Pressure Drugs
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Blood pressure drugs such as ACE inhibitors and beta blockers are important medications for many people, but they can come with many side effects, especially as a result of nutrient depletion. If you are currently on any of blood pressure drugs, talk to a pharmacist about side effects and nutrient...... -
Nutrient Depletion: Oral Contraceptives
Post on by Paula Gallagher
Many people do not know that prescription medications can deplete your body of important nutrients, leaving you susceptible to other heath problems. Every week, I will post a blog about a commonly prescribed drug and what depletions it may cause. First off, oral contraceptives. Prescribed to prevent pregnancy, regulate menstrual...... -
Nutrient Power: Rebalancing Biochemistry to Address Health Issues
Post on by Paula Gallagher
In his fascinating new book, Nutrient Power, Dr. William Walsh focuses on brain health and the importance of nutrients to rebalance brain chemistry. The main foundation of the book is focusing on an individual’s unique needs and then formulating a personalized compound, or recommending specific nutrients based on those needs....... -
Do You Have Trouble Swallowing Pills?
Post on by Paula Gallagher
“My calcium supplement is too big to swallow. Can I open the capsule?” (Or crush it, or cut it in half?) These are common questions that we hear at the pharmacy. The first thing I ask people is to show me how they are taking their pills. If you are...... -
First Aid Kit for Traveling With Kids
Post on by Paula Gallagher
We travel a lot. In the summer we head to the cottage every weekend (4 hours away to a remote Northern Ontario location), and we also make annual trips to somewhere warm. With two kids, it is important to have on hand a first aid kit that includes items that...... -
Are Drug Companies Hiding The Truth From Us?
Post on by Paula Gallagher
This is a very controversial subject and Dr. Oz tried tackling it last Thursday on his show. Pharmaceutical drugs are important and have their place in our world, however, there is no doubt in my mind that many drugs are overused, misused and over-prescribed, and I am not the only......
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