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Gynecomastia, or Man Boobs - Why Does This Happen?
After a recent workout, I entered the gym’s sauna which was more crowded than usual. It was one of the only times I had been in the sauna without hearing the whining of music coming through earbuds. People were actually talking to… each other! The banter was initially over sports and exercise routines. But then, it turned to...
Post on Mon, May 21, 2018 by Rob Brown, MD
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Remembering Irv Rosenberg, Co-Founder of The Apothecary
Irv Rosenberg (center) with Brian Riordan, Dave Olson and Ron Keech, long-time Village Green employees who worked for many years with Irv at...
Post on Wed, May 16, 2018 by Paula Gallagher
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EWG Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen: 2018
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has put out its 2018 report of the most pesticide ridden produce on the market, the Dirty Dozen™. They also have a Clean Fifteen™ list with fruits and vegetables considered to contain the least amounts of pesticide residue. Strawberries nabbed the top spot...
Post on Tue, May 15, 2018 by Paula Gallagher
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Trace Minerals: Copper
As we continue the series on trace minerals, we will look at copper, which is the third most abundant trace mineral in the body, and a vital one at the that. Copper is at the core of normal body function. Without it, we cannot form superoxide dismutase (SOD),...
Post on Mon, May 14, 2018 by Paula Gallagher
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Lunch Today: Green Power Salad
Packing a lunch for school-aged children can be challenging, but I find it almost as challenging to pack a lunch for myself. As an adult, it sometimes seems easier to grab a sandwich, soup or salad from the deli counter in the building, than it is to take...
Post on Wed, May 09, 2018 by Paula Gallagher
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Mediterranean Diet Linked to Healthy Gut
The Mediterranean Diet is well known to be good for the heart, but a new study shows that it can also benefit a healthy gut. Researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC,...
Post on Tue, May 08, 2018 by Paula Gallagher
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All About Trace Minerals, Starting With Iron
Next in our series A to Zinc, we look at trace minerals. Trace minerals, or microminerals, are required in far smaller amounts (less than 100 mg/day) than macrominerals. Each has a specific biochemical function in the human body. There are 17 microminerals, and arguably the most well-known and...
Post on Mon, May 07, 2018 by Paula Gallagher
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Dinner Tonight: Portobello Mushroom Burger
It finally feels like spring, which means barbecue season is upon us. Instead of throwing steaks, burgers and wings on your grill, try a portobello mushroom instead. Portobellos are big mushrooms that have a meaty quality, which makes them a great substitute...
Post on Wed, May 02, 2018 by Paula Gallagher
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Minerals: Phosphorus, Chloride, Sodium and Sulfur
The remaining four macrominerals in our series From A to Zinc, are phosphorus, chloride, sulfur and sodium. And although these are considered macromineral (which means our body requires 100 mg or more a day of these minerals),...
Post on Tue, May 01, 2018 by Paula Gallagher
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New at Village Green: Virtue SkinFood
Formerly SkinFood by Rebekah in the Raw, Virtue Skinfood is all about creating quality, nourishing skin care products in small batches. Rebekah started this whole process by trying to find something that would work for her. People noticed her radiant skin and asked what she was using....
Post on Mon, Apr 30, 2018 by Paula Gallagher
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Great decaf medium roast coffee. Wonderful
Everyone is knowledgeable and patient. Also, they have a variety of options and products.
Beef Gelatin Unflavored
Very effective when I combine it with slow release melatonin at night for sleep and stress. This was recommended to me by my functional medicine doctor. The allergy free type is good for people with food sensitivities.
Organic Bacopa really does help with my memory. I can tell the difference if I forget to take it!
This product works for me. Was hounded by my dr to start statins because she thought my numbers were dangerously high. I said absolutely not and added Cholesterice. Over this past year my ‘bad’ number is down 50 points and is staying down. Awesome product which really helped me.
Very glad I found Beberine to give me an assist with pre-diabetes and heart disease. Seems to be working really well.
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Red Yeast Rice
I like the taste not too sweet it is just right.
This is the only thing OTC that actually puts me to sleep! Please don't ever stop making it or carrying it!
Have used for several y
Vitamin D 2000 IU
Lauricidin Original Monolaurin 8oz Jar
Swiss Kriss bulk is a lovely facial steam

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