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January 11, 2022
1) Grapes Many fruits are high in sugar and will produce blood sugar spikes (although whole fruit is always better than juice). Grapes have 15g–20g of sugar per cup and many people find they ra…
December 15, 2021
The average person who can’t lose weight – despite eating right and exercising – is generally frustrated and frankly stumped. For many, diet and exercise have generally proven effec…
December 6, 2021
Recently, New York State Attorney General found 4 out of 5 supplements at big box retailers such as GNC, Target, Walmart, and Rite Aid were selling fraudulent supplements. Many times fraudulent supple…
December 2, 2021
VITAMINS Vitamin A: Helps formation and maintenance of health teeth, skeletal and soft tissue, mucous membranes, and skin. Promotes good vision and is required for reproduction and lactation. Beta-car…
December 1, 2021
1. Problem: Irregular or missed meals. Skipping meals or eating on an unpredictable schedule catapults your body into a state of starvation depriving your brain and body of fuel. This sets you up to c…
October 27, 2021
The vast majority of breast cancers start out “hormone-dependent,” meaning the primary human estrogen, called “estradiol plays a crucial role in [breast cancer] development and progr…
October 20, 2021
Your adrenal glands sit on top of your kidneys, hence the word “Ad” (on top of) and Renal (kidneys). They regulate many critical hormonal jobs as well as make about 50 hormones in your bod…
October 5, 2021
Balance your hormones and fight fat after 30 Weight loss research shows that, because of shifting hormone production, the average person will add one to two pounds around their middle each year betwe…
September 21, 2021
Medically reviewed and written by Izabella Wentz, PharmD, FASCP on September 8, 2021 When I first started experiencing symptoms (before my Hashimoto’s diagnosis), and before I had started thinki…
August 26, 2021
Delivery of the bioidentical hormones estradiol (E2), progesterone (Pg), and testosterone (T) through the skin as a cream or gel (topically) has become a mainstay of bioidentical hormone replacement t…
August 4, 2021
It can be difficult to choose foods that properly fuel your brain and keep it healthy. Regularly consuming these unhealthy products may damage your brain and put you at risk of cognitive disorders. If…
June 30, 2021
Here’s a fun fact: the “K” in vitamin K comes from the German word “koagulation.” That makes total sense when you consider vitamin K’s role in the human body. The f…
June 17, 2021
Added sugar is hiding in 74% of packaged foods We tend to think that added sugar is mainly found in desserts like cookies and cakes, but it's also found in many savory foods, such as bread and pasta s…
June 9, 2021
The Doctor's Farmacy with Mark Hyman, M.D. The Functional Medicine Approach To Hypothyroidism And Hashimoto’s Disease | This episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens and Rupa Health While thyroid…
June 8, 2021
We all have unique glucose responses to food, so there's no perfect metabolic ingredient list. But these low-glycemic foods are a great place to start. There’s no one-size-fits-all for a metabol…
April 28, 2021
Dear Friends, As I complete my 40th year of Pharmacy Practice and my 14th year of business at Murray Avenue Apothecary, I am looking back at my pharmacy journey and living in Greenfield for the past 2…
April 27, 2021
A 2020 FDA-funded report published by the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine on the safety and utility of compounded hormones is compromised by potential bias, conflicts of inter…
April 21, 2021
"Sardines bring back memories of my dad, my hero Pharmacist role model and his healthy appetite for good food. In this case Sardines on Uneeda Biscuit crackers. Find out why he made such a great food…
March 10, 2021
March is National Nutrition Month®, a time to focus on nutrient-dense foods, hydration, new flavors, and microbiome-friendly choices. Microbiome Labs is getting in on the fun… and you&rsqu…
February 17, 2021
Hello Friends, Anyone who knows me knows that Thyroid Hormone is my favorite hormone in the body with the most far-reaching effects in every cell of the body. I call Thyroid Hormone the King to the Qu…
January 18, 2021
Many people choose to lose weight, cut out sugar, run a marathon, learn another language, or finally clean out the garage, but as this time of year approaches, my resolution, and my suggestion for you…
November 10, 2020
NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE AND GLUTATHIONE! The holidays are upon us and we typically overindulge in sweets, high carb foods, processed toxic foods, and plenty of alcohol, all of which have a n…
November 5, 2020
Higher rates of serious illness and death from coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) infection among older people and those who have comorbidities suggest that age-and disease-related biological processes…
October 26, 2020
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month winds to a close I am addressing an incredibly important mineral...IODINE. Iodine is crucial for healthy breasts and thyroid function and every cell in the body. 72% o…
October 8, 2020
Although October is officially Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we need to be aware of balancing our hormones safely with as little risk as possible. Hormonal imbalances like those seen during peri-meno…
September 21, 2020
Did you know that selenium, an essential mineral, has the ability to protect your health in multiple ways and is abundant in Brazil nuts? Selenium is an important mineral for your body and only a smal…
September 8, 2020
Vitamin B could help prevent the 'worst outcomes' in COVID-19 cases, experts say Doctors remain focused on finding a treatment to slow or stop the deadly immune overreaction to COVID-19 known as a &ld…
September 1, 2020
You need rest. In fact, your survival literally depends on your ability to sleep. Cortisol, the substance we associate with stress, has a powerful influence on sleep and waking in the human body. Here…
August 25, 2020
You need rest. In fact, your survival literally depends on your ability to sleep. Cortisol, the substance we associate with stress, has a powerful influence on sleep and waking in the human body. Here…
August 12, 2020
FDA is threatening cBHT restrictions. Urge your member of Congress to weigh in! In the wake of that flawed NASEM study (https://a4pc.org/NASEM-cBHT), FDA has said it will consider restricting compound…
July 13, 2020
STORY AT-A-GLANCE Krill oil is often compared to fish oil, but there are several differences between the two that make krill a more ideal option, especially for those with metabolic dysregulation or…
July 13, 2020
WHY WE NEED MAGNESIUM (ACTIONS/FUNCTION) Magnesium supplementation is actually crucial for everyone today but we have to pay special attention to the method of supplementation because this is critical…
June 30, 2020
Nutrient deficiencies can take a heavy toll on your health, and this includes increasing your risk of severe outcomes in the case of viral infections like COVID-19. Vitamin K, a fat-soluble vitamin mo…
June 15, 2020
While the World Health Organization has put the death rate from novel coronavirus, COVID-19, at 3.4%,1 a study in Nature Medicine put it much lower, at 1.4%.2 The fact is, with many cases going unrepo…
May 14, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has increased stress level, anxiety, and mental health in general for everyone in one way or another. Whether we are aware of it or not, the significant changes in work, home…
April 8, 2020
What was previously a mundane task has turned into a nerve-wracking ordeal. Here's a guide to grocery shopping during the pandemic. The coronavirus pandemic has upended many aspects of daily life, inc…
March 23, 2020
A group of medical doctors and scientists met on March 17, 2020 to discuss the use of high dose intravenous vitamin C (IVC) in the treatment of moderate to severe cases of Covid-19 patients. The key g…
March 23, 2020
Dear Friend, In a telephone town hall that I held earlier this week, many Pittsburghers told my staff how happy they were to get reliable answers to their questions from Allegheny County officials and…
March 19, 2020
What is a virus? (Image credit: Shutterstock) A virus is a teensy, tiny germ, way smaller than anything you can see. Viruses can make us sick, but they can't do anything on their own — they need…
March 17, 2020
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March 11, 2020
Written By: Orthomolecular News Service Originally published on www.orthomolecular.org by Andrew W. Saul, Editor-in-Chief (OMNS Mar 3, 2020) The government of Shanghai, China has announced its officia…
February 20, 2020
A diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, usually hypertension (high blood pressure) or dyslipidemia (elevated cholesterol and lipids), often marks the beginning of multiple medication therapy. A multipl…
February 6, 2020
Greater than SARS: Death toll of coronavirus surges in China and the world is watching As promised, we’re doing our best over the coming weeks and months to keep our readers up-to-date on the la…
January 28, 2020
I am sure you aware of the corona virus infection that is causing concern around the world. A January 24, 2020 study in The Lancet reported the latest statistics. (1) The fatality rate (so far) from t…
January 20, 2020
Dear Friends, As the holiday season draws to a close and we start thinking about the new year, full of hope and promise, it has become a tradition to choose a new year’s resolution or two in an…
November 13, 2019
Scientists and medical experts agree that the key to optimal health and vitality is a healthy immune system. Mother Nature’s singular goal is survival of the species. To the extent that we contr…
October 10, 2019
Magnesium deficiency is often misdiagnosed because it does not show up in blood tests – only 1% of the body's magnesium is stored in the blood. Most doctors and laboratories don't even include m…
September 19, 2019
Referred to as the “Queen of oils,” it possesses biologically active phenolic compounds which most well-established research has focused on. Associated with decreased cardiovascular diseas…
September 17, 2019
What Are Bioidentical Hormones? The term bioidentical does not indicate the source of the hormone but rather the chemical structure. Bioidentical hormones are originally derived from a molecule called…
September 16, 2019
...and this is well supported by many studies. Much like all things not everything is created equally, and some are better than others, as such we’ve collected a short list of some of the vegeta…
September 9, 2019
For many of us women, hair loss can be a distressing symptom that we experience with Hashimoto’s. In many ways, our hair represents our femininity. When we experience hair loss, we feel that we…
August 28, 2019
Research shows that impaired serotonin function has been associated with psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, compulsive behavior, aggression, substance abuse, seasonal affective disor…
July 23, 2019
(NaturalHealth365) Roughly one out of every three Americans is now suffering from a degenerative disease like, heart disease (which kills over 620,000 people every year) or cancer (deaths from which a…
July 16, 2019
Dear Friends, Wow! Summer is halfway over already! Where does the time go? Are you getting enough of Vitamin D, the Sunshine vitamin? We do not get much sun in Pittsburgh and many of us are experienci…
June 26, 2019
Have you tried “going keto,” but can’t seem to drop those unwanted pounds? Is your scale stuck on a number despite your best efforts? Are you feeling seriously frustrated as a result…
June 24, 2019
The U.S. EPA reported (Reuters, 8.15.07) a study that showed common chemicals (polybrominated diphenyl ethers– PBDE’s) found in nearly all our homes are contributing to a rash of thyroid p…
June 19, 2019
Dear Friends, Over the past few decades, the incidence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), has soared in the United States, going from a little-known condition to a virtual epidemic. In fact,…
June 19, 2019
(NaturalHealth365) Fatty liver disease – which is estimated to occur in up to 90% of all heavy drinkers – is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by the abnormal build-up of fat…
May 21, 2019
At Murray Avenue Apothecary, we love all animals and we believe they have the right to a healthy life. Digestive disturbances are a very common complaint with our companion animals. A sick pet feels m…
May 15, 2019
Do you suffer with anxiety or depression? Do you struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep throughout the night? Men, has your libido fizzled? Women, do you dread the weeks before your period? If you ans…
April 24, 2019
Acetyl-Glutathione is becoming a hugely popular supplement since its very recent discovery. This supplement allows people to effectively increase Glutathione levels without costly IV treatments, makin…
March 26, 2019
Insulin Resistance: A Key to Diabetes Hello Friends, Last month we shared Dr. Michael Greger, MD’s thoughts on saturated fat and Type 2 Diabetes, but keep in mind that the Sad American Diet of…
February 26, 2019
Dear Friends, This month’s article is How Not to Die from Diabetes from our series covering the work of Dr. Michael Greger, MD. What Causes Diabetes? After about age 20, we may have all the ins…
November 29, 2018
Collagen, Hormones, and Skin Dear Friends, One of the most common signs associated with advancing age is wrinkling, thinning, and sagging of the skin. Several different internal and external processe…
November 1, 2018
A Few Facts about Sleep My bedtime is fast approaching but before I go to sleep, I want to share a few thoughts about sleep from the book Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matt…
October 3, 2018
by Amy Myers MD Do you experience panic attacks, anxiety, depression, or overwhelm? And do these feelings seem to come out of nowhere, unrelated to life events or what’s going on around you? If…
September 27, 2018
Top 5 tips for good sleep hygiene that I’ve personally found helpful for getting a great night’s rest: Get on a regular schedule and include natural sunlight as part of your daily routine.…
August 27, 2018
20/20 Opticians - Looking Toward the Future Dear Friends, I am taking a break from my monthly wellness column for Murray Avenue Apothecary to discuss two fine gentleman who have provided the professi…
July 30, 2018
Rosacea & Its Causes Dear Friends, Rosacea is a genetic-based inflammatory skin disorder that affect the face, eyes and scalp. Clinical studies have found five major disturbances in Rosacea - Blo…
June 6, 2018
Here is a great article originally published in "Connections" by Women’s International Pharmacy Chronic Inflammation: The Silent Enemy Burning Within Anyone who has cut, sprained or burned thems…
May 30, 2018
Why I am a Pegan – or Paleo-Vegan – and Why You Should Be Too! by Mark Hyman, MD. "As a doctor, it is my job to figure out the best way to keep my patients healthy. We now know that food i…
May 22, 2018
Insulin Resistance Dear Friends, Diabetes is rising at an alarming rate in the United States. Since 1990, the number of people with diabetes has increased by 375%!1 Diabetes is found in people of all…
May 1, 2018
Acetyl-Glutathione is becoming a hugely popular supplement since its very recent discovery. This supplement allows people to effectively increase Glutathione levels without costly IV treatments, makin…
April 3, 2018
Dr. Levy's Good Health Protocol Bonus Information: Dr. Frank Lipman's Six Rings from The Good Medicine Mandala. This is a circular system in which you, not a doctor or any other authority figure, stan…
February 22, 2018
The Hacking of the American Mind...a book about Addiction, Depression and Diabetes In our last blog we discussed the critical connection of brain and gut. To continue the conversation, in today&rsquo…
January 31, 2018
Broken Gut! Broken Brain! Dear Friends, “What if I told you that your mood problems, your memory problems, your trouble focusing, your ADD or depression, are not all in your head but instead in…
September 26, 2017
Breast Cancer and Progesterone Dear Friends, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I want to take this opportunity to share an article about breast cancer and hormones inspired by a recent can…
August 28, 2017
Getting Better Sleep Dear friends, Sleep is one of life’s great mysteries. Like quantum-gravity or the nature of blackholes, we still don't completely understand why we sleep—although we…
July 27, 2017
Get to Know Murray Avenue Apothecary Dear Friends, Many of you have been reading my articles in the Hazelwood Homepage for several years and others of you have newly discovered that column as a place…
February 21, 2017
Skin Aging…. Inevitability or Preventable? Dear Friends, Spring is in the air, the sun is shining, and the birds are chirping in the morning again! Time to visit our skin, the body’s lar…
January 5, 2017
Eliminate the Burdens on Your Body this New Year! Dear Friends! Happy Healthy New Year! Every year we get another chance at new beginnings and setting goals. Often, the New Year inspires people to dir…
December 21, 2016
Dear Friends, This month’s article is How Not to Die from Diabetes in our series covering the work of Dr. Michael Greger, MD. What Causes Diabetes? After about age 20, we may have all the insuli…
August 22, 2016
Dear Friends, Intermittent fasting is a powerful approach to eating that is becoming very popular because it can help you lose weight without feeling hunger, and help reduce your risk of chronic disea…
August 22, 2016
Dear friends, Sleep is one of the great mysteries of life. Like gravity or the quantum field, we still don't understand exactly why we sleep—although we are learning more about it every day. We…
June 23, 2016
Dear Friends, Summer=Sun=Good Mood=Health. This article from The Vitamin D Council lists 15 reasons why the sun is good for you. Of course common sense applies when we go in the sun and we recommend p…
June 22, 2016
Dear Friends, For decades, doctors and the media have recommended you apply sunscreen before going outside. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), everyone should use sunscreen for pr…
June 15, 2016
Your safest and best choice for sunscreen protection is zinc oxide. Avoid nano versions however, to circumvent potential toxicity. Unfortunately, it can be challenging to find a product without other…
May 31, 2016
Dear friends, Despite the name, heartburn doesn't affect your heart, but rather your esophagus in the area of your chest around your heart. You'll feel a burning sensation in your chest and maybe expe…
April 7, 2016
Check out this article we found on Mercola.com on recommended foods to achieve healthy skin! When it comes to your skin, beauty is more than skin-deep. What you eat has a lot to do with the appearance…
March 30, 2016
Your adrenal glands are each no bigger than a walnut and weigh less than a grape, yet are responsible for one of the most important functions in your body: managing your stress. When your adrenal gl…
February 4, 2016
Check out this article we found from LindsayRusk.ca on the importance of supplementing Vitamin D and Vitamin K2 together. We carry an amazing product called Vit D+K which provides a clinically useful…
February 3, 2016
You can cause or help prevent cardiovascular disease, depending on the hormone you choose. I'm about to give you a lot of seemingly discouraging statistics about women and heart disease, but stay with…
January 21, 2016
Here are my 8 go-to herbs for immune boosting, infection prevention and treatment of common cold, flu, and respiratory infections. I recommend following the dosage instructions on the products you pur…
January 18, 2016
Check out this article we found from Mercola.com on the benefits of essential oils for your pet! We have a great variety of essential oils including Lavender, which is what we recommend for pets! Stop…
January 14, 2016
Dear friends, Did you ever wonder what happens to your brain while inebriated? Alcohol acts as a depressant to your central nervous system, which means when you drink it your brain cells communicate…
January 14, 2016
As the temperature changes from the warmer summer days, to the cooler fall air and frigid winter cold, this season often brings with it the inevitable cold and flu. This year however, instead of takin…
January 4, 2016
Check out this article we found from Mercola.com on how Lack of Sleep Quadruples Your Risk of Catching a Cold! Murray Avenue Apothecary has a great supplement for sleep called Sleep Ezzz's along with…
January 4, 2016
Check out this article we found from Mercola.com on The Amazing Benefits of Breastfeeding! Contrary to what infant formula companies want you to believe, infant formula cannot replace breast milk when…
January 4, 2016
Check out this article we found from WorldHealth.net by Ethan A. Huff on the 6 Common Household Items That Cause Cancer. Most people probably live under the assumption that their place of dwelling is…
December 29, 2015
Hello Friends, Have all the overindulging from sugar, holiday dinners, and relatives have you feeling burnt-out and run-down? Are resolutions from this year stacking on top of last year’s resolu…
December 14, 2015
Check out this article we found from Mercola.com on "How Your Memory Works, and the Surprising Implications of Impaired Memory Function". Don't forget about our Memory Plus product, and our other prod…
December 14, 2015
Eating even a tiny amount of this daily is the enemy of a healthy heart: Foods that promote weight gain Processed foods of all kinds Added sweeteners, regardless of whether they have calories or not.…
December 14, 2015
Check out this article we found from Mercola.com on "Top Tips To Decrease Your Breast Cancer Risk"! Breast cancer is probably one of the most feared diagnosis a woman can get. The mere mention of it c…
December 14, 2015
It's quite clear that the US government is falling short when it comes to protecting you from the onslaught of toxic chemicals that may have devastating health effects. Within this dysfunctional syste…
December 3, 2015
Dear friends, Is your pancreas screaming at you from all of those holiday goodies? This time of year is horrible for sugar intake from cookies and egg nog to cakes and chocolate. It is very easy to ge…
November 2, 2015
In March 2012, researchers reported that vitamin D levels are associated with symptoms of pelvic floor disorders. The National Institutes of health state that pelvic floor disorders will affect one-fo…
November 2, 2015
Check out this article we found by Micheal Parkinson, Senior Medical Director of UPMC Health Plan. Significant and growing scientific evidence shows that the primary determinant of health or disease i…
November 2, 2015
Dear Friends, With all of the immune threats out there, including the common cold and flu viruses, we should hole up in our homes or put on protective suits every time we go out! Now of course these a…
October 26, 2015
Check out this article we found by Dr. Micheal Murray from GreenMedInfo.com on misleading statistics of Emergency Room visits due to supplements. Upon taking a closer look, it is obvious data on emerg…
October 26, 2015
The FDA once again is making attacks...this time, it is on compounded supplements! Many customers and clients here at Murray Avenue Apothecary rely so much on our compounded supplements, including our…
October 14, 2015
Check out this interesting article we found by Wendy Strgar on MakingLoveSustainable.com about the importance of understanding the human breast in relation to better cancer treatment. The human breast…
October 12, 2015
Check out this article we found by Christiane Northrup, M.D. on Statins, Premarin, and other synthetic hormones and the damage they can do on the body. In Western Medicine, drugs are created to treat…
October 12, 2015
Check out this article we found by Dr. Becker from Mercola.com on these strange habits that dogs do and why. Our canine companions often seem to sense our moods and understand our words. They live in…
October 12, 2015
Check out this article we found by Dr. Becker from Mercola.com on taking care of older pets. I talk a lot here at Mercola Healthy Pets about the importance of regular wellness checkups for animal comp…
October 12, 2015
Check out this article we found by Dr. Becker from Mercola.com on ways your dog becomes stressed. Your dog can become stressed for a variety of reasons. For example, dogs on leashes typically feel str…
October 5, 2015
Check out this article we found from VitaminDCouncil.org on Vitamin D and how it works! Vitamin D is important for good overall health and strong and healthy bones. It’s also an important factor…
September 11, 2015
At Murray Avenue Apothecary, compounded bioidentical hormones are one of the main compounding services that we offer to help our clients balance their hormones and feel better. Recently, the FDA has d…
August 14, 2015
Check out this article we discovered by Aviva Romm on "Headaches in Pregnancy: Natural Alternatives to Tylenol"! In a recent talk I questioned the safety of Tylenol use – most people reach for i…
August 14, 2015
ESTROGENS (ESTRADIOL AND ESTRIOL) Estrogen’s skin-enhancing effects are well known. It stimulates collagen production and a moisture factor known as hyaluronic acid. Aging decreases both estroge…
August 5, 2015
One in four Americans over the age of 40 is currently taking a statin drug under the illusion that it will decrease their risk for heart disease. Statin drugs cause severe side effects, including musc…
July 22, 2015
Regular sun exposure is important to keeping you and your skin healthy. In addition to the importance of vitamin D that sunlight provides, other benefits include mood enhancement, melatonin regulation…
July 2, 2015
Check out this article we found by Dr. Mercola on the ten things you can do without to better your health! 10 Things to Throw Away for Better Health By Dr. Mercola Each and every day, you come into co…
June 26, 2015
Hormones are the basis of our behavior and personality. In most ways, they make us who we are. They impact everything from attraction to appetite - affecting our mood, our weight, our food-cravings, a…
June 15, 2015
Restful sleep is required for us to store and save our memories. If you are not getting enough sleep each night, you may be at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. This is someth…
June 8, 2015
Check out this article we found, 12 Signs Your Pet Is Too Hot: Can You Recognize Them All? by Dr. Karen Becker on recognizing overheating in your pet during these hot summer months. Take note, and rec…
May 22, 2015
Dear Friends, As the summer months approach, it’s time to stock up on sunscreen to protect our skin from the sizzling summer sun. While trying to protect your skin from UV radiation, you could u…
May 22, 2015
A.I.D.---ANTIOXIDANT, IMMUNE BOOSTER, DETOXIFIER Glutathione is the most powerful and prevalent antioxidant and detoxifier of intracellular (inside the cell) tissue. It is a potent antioxidant, antivi…
May 22, 2015
The buzz words in today’s healthcare settings for humans and animals alike are Glutathione, Telomeres, Enhanced Performance, Anti-aging, and Detoxification. It is often said that “We are w…
May 13, 2015
At Murray Avenue Apothecary, we partner with you and your pet to provide optimal health. That’s why we carry pharmacist selected and designed supplements for pets! Just as humans need vitamins a…
April 29, 2015
If you are among those that enjoy fizzy soft drinks… you may want to reconsider! We humans do not produce magnesium on our own. Magnesium and other minerals can only be obtained from the earth.…
April 27, 2015
Dear Friends, This issue has been in the news recently. Take a look at this article we found from EverydayHealth.com by Dr. Julio Lopez on how topical pain medications for humans can be fatal to pets…
April 1, 2015
Check out this article we found on HealthyPets.Mercola.com by Dr. Becker on why dogs prefer being petted over being praised. Petting: What Your Dog Craves Most from You For all you dog lovers out ther…
March 30, 2015
Dear Friends, Having a nutrition plan is imperative to achieving optimal health. These steps will help you recognize what is helpful and what is harmful to your body and what you can do to make it bet…
March 25, 2015
Check out this article we found on PharmacyTimes.com about the three main myths of compounding pharmacies. Compounding pharmacies have been the subject of many articles in the press recently. Pharmacy…
March 13, 2015
Check out this article we found from CBSNews.com on an investigation regarding thousands of dollars billed to an insurance company for pain medication that wasn't even prescribed! Investigation: Insur…
February 19, 2015
Murray Avenue Apothecary’s state-of-the-art compounding laboratory prepares innovative, economical, easy-to-use dosage forms for animals. Susan Merenstein, RPh/Owner of Murray Avenue Apothecary…
February 6, 2015
Check out this article we found from Pittsburgh Post Gazette.com on GNC's fraudulent supplements. National retailers, including Pittsburgh-based GNC, told to halt bogus supplement sales By Anahad O&rs…
January 27, 2015
Dear Friends, Winter is here! Even on a good day we get little sun here in our beloved Pittsburgh and in winter it is worse! Today I am reprinting an article from Dr. Joseph Mercola about the crucial…
January 15, 2015
Check out this article we found from NCDSupport.com on reducing toxin intake to eliminate cancer! Reducing Toxic Overload Vital For Eliminating Cancer On chemicals and cancer, an eminent German oncolo…
December 23, 2014
Check out this article we found from Dr. Wilson about how beneficial or not salt is to your diet especially during the holiday season. To Salt or Not to Salt? That is the Question. James L. Wilson, N.…
December 15, 2014
Do you often wake up at 3 a.m., your mind racing with thoughts, and you can’t fall back asleep? While there are a number of helpful sleep remedies that many people find helpful, try this crazy s…
October 27, 2014
Check out this article we found from Dr. Mercola titled, "Essential Oils Support Physical and Emotional Well-Being" Your sense of smell is your most primal sense and exerts surprising influence over y…
October 22, 2014
Dear Friends, With all of the threats to our immunity out there, including Ebola Virus, E2N1, and of course colds and flu viruses we should hole up in our homes or put on protective suits every time w…
October 10, 2014
We live in a digital age where media and screens dominate our environment and command our attention, whether we’re at school, at home, in our vehicles, in airports, or even at grocery stores. Th…
October 10, 2014
Check out this article we found from Designs for Health, titled "Selenium - The Secret Weapon for Skin Health"! It has often been said that the eyes are the windows into the soul. The skin also has th…
October 6, 2014
The aging process is challenging enough without the fear of declining cognitive function. Studies have shown that there is a memory decline from age 25 to age 40 of 21%, and continues so that by age 7…
