Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Protect Your Pet’s Medications and Help Save Your Best Friends Life
Do you share your home with a pet? Whether feathered or furry, you know they’re an important part of your family and depend on you for love and care.Part of that care is making sure your pet has access to the medicines and healthcare that’s right for them whenever illness strikes. The International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists (IACP) wants you to know that there’s something you can do – TODAY – to help guarantee that.
Over the past several months, IACP has worked with Congress to correct a discrepancy in the Food and Drug Administration’s policies on prescriptions for pets. The FDA has declared that preparing compounded medicines from pure pharmaceutical ingredients is inappropriate and even illegal. Why they have that policy is unclear, especially since the Agency recognizes the... (more)
Friday, November 19, 2010
Thursday, November 11, 2010
High Stress? Anxiety?
Adrenal Response® is a well balanced, supportive product that is very helpful for stress and anxiety. It is non-sedating, taken one to two times a day and can be very helpful when you are experiencing higher levels of stress.
Adrenal Response® is a meticulously researched adaptogenic formula using clinically proven nutrients, herbs and whole foods to assist the adrenal glands' natural response. This botanical formula is targeted at helping to support biochemical imbalances, cortisol levels in particular, related to alterations in adrenal function. The use of non-stimulant plant adaptogens is a safe and effective method of helping to modulate an individual's stress response or hormonal perturbations.* Crafted from a synergistic combination of botanicals, the primary inclusion is Sensoril®. Sensoril is an extensively researched and proven patented extract of ashwagandha root and leaf, which has been clinically shown to strengthen the body's natural response to stress. Rhodiola, an adaptogen which has been documented to help normalize the manner in which the body responds to stress triggers and maintains equilibrium within the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. Astragalus, holy basil, schizandra and American ginseng are complementary inclusions selected for their ability to help improve the body's overall resistance and vital energy. Adrenal Response is an unparalleled formulation providing an exceptional non-glandular solution to effectively support a healthy stress response in the body.
Two tablets taken one or two times a day helps calm down the fight or flight response which is triggered by high levels of stress. This product is non-sedating, adaptagenic (helps restore you to your baseline) and starts working with the first dose.
The holiday time can be a very stressfull time. Try Adrenal Response® to make the holidays more enjoyable.
Click here for an article about the 5 myths of stress.
Click here to test your stress level (Excell 2003)
Click here to test your stress level (Excell 2007)
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Organic Bitters and Herbal Tonics demo and tasting
Diane and Jenna have added some wonderful, new products to our selections at Johnson Compounding and Wellness Center. Stop by for a taste and for some great information on how bitters and tonics help restore our balance and health.
The root of good health is great digestion. Bitters are used to relieve general digestive issues, such as occasional upset stomach, gas and bloating.
Crafted from exceptional blends of certified organic Vermont herbs and roots and complemented by a few worldly exotics, these bitters revive the tradition of dazzling the palate while priming digestion.
Stop by and sample:
Original Bitters: A contemporary version of an old-world classic; traditional bitter flavor mingles with delicate aromatics.
Citrus Bitters: An exotic, full-bodied formula with a complex and evolving citrus flavor.
Maple Bitters: A hint of maple syrup sweetness mellows the herbal bitterness, creating a smooth and warming formula.
Bitters for better digestion
A brief history:
Cultures around the world have long believed that bitter flavors are essential to good health because they stimulate the digestive system. Thus began the tradition of steeping bitter-tasting roots, leaves, berries and fruits in alcohol and serving the mixture before or after a meal. Often the formula was accompanied by more pleasant tasting carminative herbs such as ginger, fennel, cardamom, or orange peel.
Whether brewed according to secret recipes by medieval monks or concocted according to oral tradition by wise women, the first bitters had medicinal purposes. Over time, the theory, if not the recipes, passed into the hands of apothecaries and on to the makers of 19th Century patent medicines. After bartenders discovered that bitters softened the often harsh liquors of the day, the cocktail was born. Until the late 1880s, any drink called a cocktail contained bitters—this includes such classics as the martini, the Manhattan and the Old-Fashioned. Only in the 1950s did the taste for bitters fade.
Now, whether you enjoy them as an aperitif, digestif, or as a remedy to settle an upset stomach, calm a hangover or gently cleanse the liver, bitters are back!
Everyday Apothecary Herbal Tonics were designed to restore the popularity and use of herbal tonics in modern America. These tonics are formulated with some of the world’s best known restorative and strengthening herbs. These act to increase the body’s natural defenses and energy supply. For best results, tonic herbs should be taken on a daily basis over time.
Chocolate Love Tonics
A best-seller, an herbal aphrodisiac combine’s chocolate and herbs to support sexual vitality. Almost too much fun for one little bottle.
Ingredients: Organic Grape Alcohol, Pure Spring Water, Org. Fair Trade Chocolate Powder, Raw Vermont Honey, Org. Raw sugar, Wild crafted Damiana Leaf, Org. Maca Root, Org. Eleuthero Root, Org. Schizandra Berry, Org. Hawthorn Berry, Org. Ginger Root, Org. Vanilla and Natural Rose Water.
Immune Tonic
Our Immune tonic is a blend of roots, berries and mushrooms traditionally used to support immune function. It should be used as a remedy to build and strengthen your system to help avoid common illness and ward off allergies. This 2 oz bottle is the perfect size for your apothecary or your purse and can be used to refill our great 10 ml pocket spray bottle.
Ingredients: Organic Grape Alcohol, Pure Spring Water, Org. Astragalus Root, Org. Codonopsis Root, Org. Eleuthero Root, Org. Maitake, Org. Red Reishi, Org. Shizandra Berry, Org. Licorice Root, and Org. Ginger Root.
Longevity Tonics
Maintain radiant health with this combination of strength, endurance and vitality building herbs from around the world.
Ingredients: Organic Grape Alcohol, Pure Spring Water, Org. Fo Ti, Org. Eleuthero Root, Org. Astragalus Root, Org. American Ginseng Root, Org. Dandelion Root, Org. Licorice Root, Jujube Date, Org. Schizandra Berry, Org. Lycii Berry, Org. Hawthorn Berry, Leaf and Flower Org. Cinnamon and Org. Ginger Root.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
How stressed are you?
We are living in very stressful times, and many of us are exhibiting signs of stress and we do not even realize it.
Here is a quick test to help determine how stressed you are. You can either fill it out online (excel required) and have your scores computed automatically, or print it out and score it yourself. click here for the quick test(excel 2007) click here for excell 2003.
If you score in the stressed level, please stop in, e-mail or give us a call. There is much that can be done to help you deal with stress and help prevent many of the health issues stress can lead to.
Remember we are having a lecture Tuesday November 2nd at the store. (click here for more info).
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