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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 27, 2018
The Opioid Epidemic… One Pharmacist Making a Difference Dear Friends, The Opioid Epidemic is everywhere and even though it is no longer dominating the TV news cycle doesn’t mean it has g…
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 BENEFITS DEMAND YOUR ATTENTION Dear Friends, The Growing Popularity of Acetyl-Glutathione Benefits Acetyl-Glutathione is becoming a hugely popular supplement since its very recent…
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…
March 19, 2018
CBD for Animals Dear Friends, As a Holistic Clinical Pharmacist, I am always looking for holistic and natural approaches to health for people and pets. CBD or Cannabidiol is the perfect natural canna…
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…
January 2, 2018
Living a Healthier Life This New Year 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 ne…
November 13, 2017
One Pharmacist’s Plan to Make a Difference in the Opioid Epidemic Dear Friends, The Opioid Epidemic is everywhere and it is dominating the news on TV, the Internet, Facebook, and even Twitter.…
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…
April 4, 2017
UV Radiation Goes More than Skin Deep 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 y…
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 24, 2017
Hormone Balance and Sexual Health Dear Friends, We are going to take a break from our “How Not to Die” series and delve into another life extender - SEX! Please don’t close the paper…
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…
December 12, 2016
ACETYL-GLUTATHIONE BENEFITS DEMAND YOUR ATTENTION THE GROWING POPULARITY OF ACETYL-GLUTATHIONE BENEFITS Acetyl-Glutathione is becoming a hugely popular supplement since its very recent discovery. Thi…
October 5, 2016
Dear Friends, Estrogen dominance refers to an excess of estrogen when progesterone levels are inadequate. This condition can occur in women during the reproductive years, but tends to be particularly…
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…
June 13, 2016
Adrenal fatigue is a group of related signs and symptoms (a syndrome) that results when the adrenal glands function below the necessary level. Most commonly associated with intense or prolonged stress…
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
Many of us know that maintaining an ideal weight is difficult despite all the best efforts with diet and exercise. What most don't know is that an undetected hormone imbalance can be the hidden culpri…
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,…
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…
December 1, 2014
Hello Friends, Are you already feeling burnt out from all the sugar, overindulging, and relatives from the Thanksgiving holidays? Do you feel like your resolutions from last year are building up on to…
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
Check out this article we found from Designs for Health, titled "Astaxanthin for the Eyes"! We live in a digital age where media and screens dominate our environment and command our attention, whether…
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…
