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December 15, 2022
By Dr. Kate Placzek, ZRT labs A symbol of femininity for so many women, our hair demands attention. Both deeply personal and superficially public, changes in the looks of our hair can inspire a range…
October 3, 2022
"Minerals such as magnesium, zinc and selenium all play essential roles in both innate and adaptive immune structures and processes.*" Click below to shop! Magnesium Selenomethionine Zinc…
April 13, 2022
What is Rosacea and why does it need a month of awareness... no other inflammatory skin disorder like acne, psoriasis, eczema has an awareness month? Rosacea is a genetic-based inflammatory skin disor…
April 12, 2022
More than 70 percent of non-organic fresh produce sold in the U.S. contains residues of potentially harmful pesticides, EWG’s 2022 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™ finds. 1.…
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 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…
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 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…
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…
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
Source: Dr. Izabella Wentz 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…
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
(source: 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-u…
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…
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 1, 2018
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 Matthew Walker PhD in Neurop…
October 3, 2018
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 so, it’s q…
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…
June 6, 2018
Here is a great article originally published in "Connections" by Women’s International Pharmacy Anyone who has cut, sprained or burned themselves has experienced pain, heat, redness and swelling…
May 30, 2018
"As a doctor, it is my job to figure out the best way to keep my patients healthy. We now know that food is medicine, perhaps the most powerful drug on the planet with the power to cause or cure most…
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…
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, stand…
