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Holistic Dental Health
The past few weeks have been an interesting dental adventure. I hadn't gone to the movies in a long time and about a month ago my boyfriend and I decided to go. I was excited, not so much for the movie, but because I was really looking forward to sitting in front of the big screen and eating an entire bag of popcorn. I could almost taste it. Later on that night, though, a piece of one of my teeth...
Post on Tue, Mar 20, 2012 by Carmen Ugas
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Congratulations to Brian!
We are so proud of our own Brian Riordan, who just earned a major achievement, his Certified Nutritional Consultant Certificate (CNC) from The American Association of Nutritional Consultants. Brian has been with Village Green Apothecary for over 30 years, and he has has provided one-on-one assistance to...
Post on Mon, Mar 19, 2012 by Paula Gallagher
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Exercise Improves Test Scores in Children
Do you want your kids to get better grades? Make sure they are active! A new study in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise suggests exercising both the brain and the body can improve academic performance....
Post on Tue, Mar 13, 2012 by Paula Gallagher
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Vitamin A Reduces Skin Cancer Risk
A study published in the Journal of of Investigative Dermatology suggests that retinol, a form of vitamin A present in foods of animal origin such as liver, eggs, and milk, could act as a chemoprotective agent against melanoma when taken as a supplement. Researchers analyzed melanoma risk among 69,635 people. Study participants were aged 62,...
Post on Mon, Mar 12, 2012 by Paula Gallagher
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Pesticides Linked to ADHD
A study published in the journal Pediatrics has linked the level of pesticides consumed in foods to doubling the risk of developing ADHD in children. Researchers used data collected from almost 1,140 children participating in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's "National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey," including pesticide by-products found in urine....
Post on Wed, Mar 07, 2012 by Paula Gallagher
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Prevent Childhood Obesity: Eat at Home
Researchers at the University of Granada have found a link between nutritional status of children, and who prepares their meals. They concluded that eating at home rather than grabbing food on-the-go or at restaurants can prevent childhood obesity. The study’s participants were 718 public and private school students in Spain between the ages of 9...
Post on Tue, Mar 06, 2012 by Paula Gallagher
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Statins Linked to Memory Loss
The FDA is adding new warnings to statin drugs about the risk of memory loss. Statins are a widely prescribed group of cholesterol-lowering drugs, particularly like Pfizer Inc.'s Lipitor, AstraZeneca's Crestor and Merck & Co. Inc.'s Zocor. New labeling on all such drugs will warn of memory loss and confusion reported among certain patients taking...
Post on Mon, Mar 05, 2012 by Paula Gallagher
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An Orange a Day Keeps Strokes Away
A new study in the journal Stroke has found that citrus fruits, especially oranges and grapefruits, can reduce the risk of strokes. The key to citrus are the flavonoids. Flavonoids are the antioxidant compounds in fruits and vegetables that give them their rich colors—and also many of their health benefits. These benefits are thought to...
Post on Wed, Feb 29, 2012 by Paula Gallagher
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Chia Seeds: Why You Should Be Eating Them
Most people are familiar with chia seeds, but what you may not know is that the same seeds that sprout in clay pots are also a very healthy addition to your diet. Here are some reasons to add chia to your diet (thanks...
Post on Tue, Feb 28, 2012 by Paula Gallagher
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The Magic of Muscles
Resistance and flexibility training are important to a well-rounded exercise program, but they’re often overlooked. I’ve seen people frustrated because they’re putting the time in on the treadmill but still don’t look or feel strong and toned. Many of my clients have purposely neglected weight training because they felt they would “get too big.” Without...
Post on Mon, Feb 27, 2012 by Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach
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