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Probiotics – Good Bacteria

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:49:18 +0000

What are Probiotics, and how can they help you?

We often preach the importance of a “healthy gut.” You might have even heard us talk about probiotics. But what exactly are these so-called “healthy” bacteria?

Essentially, probiotics are “good” bacteria – they’re not the kind that make you sick. Probiotic supplements typically come in pill form, but “good bacteria” can also be found in certain foods, such as yogurt, cheese and fermented foods.

These probiotics are often the same as or very close to the bacteria that are living in your body right now. Research suggests that too many of the bad bacteria and not enough of the good bacteria could lead to health problems – including weight gain, bowel issues and various chronic health conditions.

The primary role of probiotics is to maintain a healthy balance in your body. Think of it as keeping your body in balance, or homeostasis. When you are sick, bad bacteria enters your body and increases in number. This knocks your body out of its natural equilibrium. Good bacteria works to stave off the bad bacteria and restore your body to neutral, which makes you feel better.

A healthy gut is crucial to your immune function and controlling inflammation. Different types of good bacteria can also:

Assist in digesting food.
Keep bad bacteria from causing illness.
Help manufacture vitamins.
Support the cells that line your gut to prevent bad bacteria from entering the bloodstream.
Break down and absorb medications.

Should you be taking a probiotic? That’s a question widely debated and researched in the medical community. Our pharmacists suggest that you ask your doctor if a probiotic supplement plan might be appropriate for your specific medical needs. If you are on a probiotic, or would like to begin a regimen of probiotic supplementation, look no further than our extensive online catalog: https://mygreenleafrx.com/product-category/gut-health/

Our expert staff is dedicated to helping you with your health goals, related to heart health or otherwise. Come see us in our new location and we’ll get you what you need to begin your journey. As always, Greenleaf is proud to be your partner in health. Call today to schedule your FREE preview consultation!

For Patients – Ask your doctor if a compounded medication plan might be right for you. We are always available to help with your medical needs at info@mygreenleafrx.com or call 317-436-8328.

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6 Tips for a Healthy Heart

admin — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:41:58 +0000

National Heart Month, February, is just around the corner – and it’s the perfect time to start learn more about what you can do to keep your heart healthy. A few lifestyle changes can go a long way in maintaining and preserving cardiovascular function. Here’s 6 ways you can get started:

Exercise Regularly – Even if you can only spare 30 minutes, it’s important to stay active. Exercising every day has been linked to a decrease in heart disease – and you’ll feel stronger and more energized.The more time you spend exercising, the less often you’re sitting down. Studies show that sitting down for long periods of time has detrimental effects on holistic health. Consider taking breaks from sitting at your desk at work if you can.

Stop Smoking – Smoking has been shown to increase risk of heart disease. A smoker is twice as likely to suffer a heart attack, and far more likely to suffer cardiovascular dysfunction. Cutting out smoking as early as possible is essential to overall health, too – not just heart disease.

Prioritize Your Mental Health – Studies have linked stress and anxiety to increased strain on the heart. What’s more, it’s been shown that those with diagnosed depression suffer heart disease at a higher rate, especially if left untreated.

Maintain a Healthy and Diverse Diet – A heart-friendly diet is made up of a variety of nutrient-rich foods from all of the food groups. It should place emphasis on fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, lean meats, nuts, and legumes. To improve heart health, make an effort to limit foods high in saturated fat, trans fat, sodium, and sugar.

Control Cholesterol – An abundance of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol can lead to the creation of plaque in veins and arteries, which develop blockages that increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Lowering LDL cholesterol levels can be accomplished by making lifestyle changes, like eating well, staying physically active, and not smoking, in collaboration with your doctor or healthcare provider.

Maintain a Regimen of Supplements – Many OTC products can help reduce strain on the heart. Here are some widely recommended choices:
- Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) – A vitamin-like compound that plays a central role in cellular energy production. It has been shown to support heart and vascular system function. Purchase Online.
- Super Omega 3 – Packed with EPA and DHA fatty acids, olive polyphenols and more to promote heart health, brain health, and beyond. Fish oil has been linked to an increase in cardiovascular function. Purchase Online.
- B-Complex Plus – Helps maintain proper nerve function. Assists in energy level regulation and cardiovascular health. Promotes hormone and cholesterol production. Purchase Online.

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For Doctors and Prescribers – We are dedicated to working with medical professionals to find the best treatment plans for our patients. Our staff is an extension of our network of doctors and physicians – we take the stress out of filling your prescriptions. For information on how we can be a resource to you and your office, please inquire at info@mygreenleafrx.com or call 317-436-8328.
For Patients – Ask your doctor if a compounded medication plan might be right for you. We are always available to help with your medical needs at info@mygreenleafrx.com or call 317-436-8328.

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Greenleaf Apothecary Health Consultations

admin — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 15:09:24 +0000

Greenleaf Apothecary is excited to begin offering 1-on-1 health consultations with our expert pharmacists.

For us, health is a holistic and continuous process. Unlike most other pharmacies, we don’t like drugs.

Traditional medicine – drugs – represent a band-aid solution for an immediate problem. We at Greenleaf would rather look for the root of the ailment than cover it up – if we address the underlying lifestyle issues, we’ll be able to come up with an individualized health plan so you don’t have to keep dealing with the same problem.

That’s why we’re so proud to expand our partnership with you – give us a call to schedule a health consultation with one of our pharmacists, and we’ll come up with a personalized health plan that addresses your individual wellness needs.

If you…

Don’t feel like yourself anymore
Struggle with energy levels
Want to lose weight
Are slowing down with age
Experience stress, sleeplessness, or anxiety
Have chronic pain, fatigue, or disease
Are worried about your immune system

We can help.

Give us a call, email info@mygreenleafrx.com, or book directly on our website HERE.

Health Consultation Areas of Expertise…

Hormone Regulation & Hormone Replacement Therapy
Cholesterol and Blood Glucose Levels
Depression / Anxiety / Stress Management
Medical Weight Loss
Vitamin and Supplement Guides
Gastrointestinal/Liver Detox Strategies
Immune System Strength
Imbue Dosage Review

And more!

Health consultation rates:

15 minutes and under: FREE

30 minutes: $45

60 minutes: $75

Our expert staff is dedicated to helping you with your health goals, weight loss or otherwise. Come see us in our new location and we’ll get you what you need to begin your journey. As always, Greenleaf is proud to be your partner in health. Call today to schedule your consultation!

For Patients – Ask your doctor if a compounded medication plan might be right for you. We are always available to help with your medical needs at info@mygreenleafrx.com or call 317-436-8328, or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/greenleafrx.

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Vitamin of the Month – The Coronavirus Defense Kit

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 17:01:13 +0000

Greenleaf Apothecary is committed to keeping you safe this holiday season – that’s why we’re offering our Coronavirus Defense Kit at a 25% discount. Viracid and Vitamin D3 work in conjunction to strengthen your immune system, boosting your ability to fight off diseases like Covid-19 and the flu.

If you’re looking for an OTC remedy that can diminish your chances of getting sick, try Greenleaf’s Coronavirus Defense Kit – a combination of Viracid and Vitamin D3 selected by our health experts as a best practice to bolster immunity.

Here’s How It Works:

Viracid approaches immunity from a holistic standpoint, targeting the processes that maintain balance in the body and restoring essential nutrients necessary for combating disease. The dynamic nature of the immune system means that all factors that affect health need to be addressed in order for it to function at peak performance. While vitamin deficiencies can compromise the immune system, consuming immune-enhancing nutrients like Viracid can support and strengthen the body’s immune response.

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Vitamin D3 50,000 is a once-a-week supplement that functions to regulate Vitamin D levels – a critical balance for healthy immune function. An important recent study suggested that improving vitamin D status significantly affects the expression of genetic pathways linked to immune activity. Vitamin D has been shown to boost the immune response by up-regulating specific genes.

The combination of the two provides for a daily intake of essential nutrients and vitamins and a weekly regimen of Vitamin D – two of the most crucial pathways to immune balance.

Greenleaf is proud to offer our Coronavirus Defense Kit at a reduced rate of 34.19 – discounted 25% from the original rate of 45.59!

**What’s More – You Can Now Order Our Coronavirus Defense Kit Online! Simply follow THIS LINK to place an order, and we’ll send the combination of Viracid and Vitamin D3 right to your home.**

Our expert staff is dedicated to helping you with your health goals, related to Covid-19/Immune Health or otherwise. Come see us in our new location and we’ll get you what you need to begin your journey. As always, Greenleaf is proud to be your partner in health. Call today to schedule your FREE preview consultation, or visit our consultations page!

For Patients – Ask your doctor if a compounded medication plan might be right for you. We are always available to help with your medical needs at info@mygreenleafrx.com or call 317-436-8328.

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Vitamin of the Month – Alpha GABA PM

admin — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 15:17:30 +0000

Introducting a new promotion through Greenleaf Apothecary – Vitamin of the Month! Every month, we’ll select one supplement to spotlight, explain and discount. For October, the Vitamin of the Month is Alpha GABA PM, from Neuroscience.

What Does Alpha GABA PM Do?

The serotonin/GABA supplement is a researched blend of botanicals and 400 mg of L-theanine shown to induce calming brain waves and naturally improve sleep during times of stress. In layman’s terms, it’s a formula that helps with relaxation and sleep health.

Quarantine has been throwing all of us off. Stress levels have grown immensely with the added risks that 2020 has presented, and for those who worry about getting enough sleep, Alpha GABA PM may be the right product.

Who Should Take Alpha GABA PM?

Alpha GABA PM is intended to assist with healthy, relaxing and rewarding sleep, especially for those who can’t seem to shut their brains off at night.

Patient Profile:

Can’t turn off the mind.
Constantly feeling mentally engaged or worried.
Imagination racing when trying to sleep.
Stress levels during the day affect sleep schedule.

Alpha GABA PM is a carefully crafted blend of melatonin, a common OTC sleep aide shown to improve the onset of sleep, and L-theanine, which has been demonstrated to promote relaxation. Thus, Alpha GABA PM not only induces sleep, but also promotes relaxation before and during, allowing for more rewarding nights of rest.

Overview

Greenleaf’s inaugural Vitamin of the Month was selected for its relevance – as 2020 throws more and more curveballs our way, it’s important to make sure that our nights are productive and restful. Alpha GABA PM helps to make falling asleep easier, and promotes relaxation for those suffering from stress and/or anxiety.

We’re proud to offer Alpha GABA PM at 25% OFF now through the end of October, while supplies last.

Our expert staff is dedicated to helping you build and maintain a healthy lifestyle. That’s why we recommend Alpha GABA PM as a sleep and stress relief aide. As always, Greenleaf is proud to be your partner in health.

For Patients – Ask your doctor if a compounded medication plan might be right for you. We are always available to help with your medical needs at info@mygreenleafrx.com or call 317-436-8328.

Purchase vitamins (like Alpha GABA PM) through our online store: https://mygreenleafrx.com/product/alpha-gaba-pm/

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10 Ways to Jumpstart Your Weight Loss Journey

admin — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 14:45:53 +0000

74% of Americans are concerned about their weight, a new survey from the Cleveland Clinic reports. Obesity has been long known to negatively impact quality of life, and can be a contributing factor to the development of diabetes, heart disease, certain cancers, and more. For those looking to combat obesity, here are ten ways to get started:

Spend More Time Active – Physical activity is critical to losing weight and keeping it off. As well as providing countless health benefits, exercise can help burn off the excess calories you are unable to lose through diet alone. Find an activity you enjoy and works well with your daily routine.
Drink Plenty of Water – People often confuse thirst with hunger since a portion of our daily hydration needs come from food. Answer your late night cravings with water first.
Do Not Skip Breakfast – As counterintuitive as it is, skipping breakfast will not make you lose weight. You’ll miss out on key nutrients and end up snacking to make up for the caloric and nutritional deficit with which you started your day.
Eat Regular Meals – Eating at regular times throughout each day helps burn calories more quickly. It also reduces the urge to snack on foods high in fat and sugar.
Eat Plenty of Fruits and Vegetables – Fruit and vegetables are low in fat and calories, and high in fiber – three critical components of healthy weight loss. They also contain plenty beneficial vitamins and minerals.
Use a Smaller Plate – Making use of smaller plates may help you eat smaller portions. By using smaller plates and bowls, you are more likely to eat smaller portions without feeling hungry. It takes about 20 minutes for the stomach to notify the brain that it’s full – so take your time eating and stop before you feel full.
Don’t Stock Junk Food – The best way to keep yourself from eating junk food in quarantine? Don’t keep it available at your house.
Cut Down on Alcohol – A glass of wine typically contains as many calories as a piece of chocolate. Over time, drinking alcohol in excess can contribute to weight gain.
Plan Meals Ahead – Knowing what you’re going to eat makes it less likely that you’ll get off track with a visit to that fast food place you’ve been craving. Keep to a regular schedule and save leftovers for future meals.
Take a Probiotic Supplement – Daily supplementation with a probiotic can help promote healthy digestion and regulate stomach function, which can lead to weight loss. We recommend Ortho Biotic from Ortho Molecular – which you can find here: https://mygreenleafrx.com/product/ortho-biotic-60/

For Patients – Ask your doctor if a compounded medication plan might be right for you. We are always available to help with your medical needs at info@mygreenleafrx.com or call 317-436-8328.

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Supporting Kids’ Immune Systems

admin — Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:06:25 +0000

The beginning of a new school year is already a trifling prospect for parents of young children, and classrooms are particularly dangerous now given the continued spread of COVID-19. What can you do to shield your kids from the hodgepodge of germs and viruses he or she might encounter?

While getting sick is typically a normal and critical part of growing up – children build up their immune systems by battling an assortment of germs, viruses, and other organisms – this year, it’s more important than ever to combat sick days before they happen.

Here are a few ways you can keep your children healthy and happy as they return to school:

Make Sure They Wear Masks : The Center for Disease Control recommends that children over two years old wear masks in public settings and when around people who don’t live in your household, especially in places like schools where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. Masks are recommended as a simple barrier to help prevent respiratory droplets from traveling into the air and onto other people when the person wearing the mask coughs, sneezes, talks, or raises their voice.

Maintain Social Distancing : While social distancing guidelines may not be ideal for a return to school, it is critical that children know the risks associated with proximity. The CDC reports that COVID-19 spreads primarily among people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet), and many schools may not be able to oversee those boundaries at all times – it is important that parents educate their kids on proper social distancing protocol before heading back to the classroom.

Make Sure Your Children Wash Their Hands With Soap Often : Parents ought to take particular notice of their kids’ hygiene before and after eating, being around pets, using the bathroom, and arriving home from school. After touching surfaces that may be contaminated with germs – like phones, door handles, shopping carts and more – make sure your kids refrain from touching their faces and disinfect with soap and water as soon as possible.Hand sanitizer and disposable wipes are necessities for all trips outside the home. To help your kids get into the hand washing habit, let them pick out their own brightly colored hand towels and soap in fun shapes, colors, and scents.

Boost Sleep Time : Overwhelming evidence suggests that sleep deprivation can make adults more susceptible to sickness by reducing natural killer cells, immune-system tools that attack microbes, germs, and cancer cells. Children are even more prone to bodily break down after sleep deficiency.One of the biggest challenges for parents in ensuring adequate amounts of sleep for their children is the prevalence of electronic devices, like cell phones, video games and television. School-aged children and teens who spend more time on these devices have more trouble getting optimal amounts of shut-eye. Limiting screen time to less than two hours per day and emphasizing large and small motor development through physical activity and play, games, arts, crafts, reading and nature exploration supports better sleep, better learning and normal physical development.How much sleep do kids need? An infant may need up to 16 hours of crib time a day, toddlers require 11 to 14 hours, and preschoolers are best suited for 10 to 13 hours.

Serve More Fruits and Vegetables :This year more than ever, it is vital that your kids have a colorful diet of various fruits and vegetables, which contain carotenoids, immunity-boosting phytonutrients. Carotenoids have been shown to improve the body’s production of infection-fighting white blood cells and interferon, an antibody that lines cell surfaces, blocking out viruses. Studies show that regular consumption of these phytonutrients – found in fruits and veggies – can also protect against chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease in adulthood.For best practices this school year, your child should try to eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day.

Encourage Regular Exercise : While sports may be canceled for the fall, it is more important than ever to limit screen time and get your child up and moving. Staying active – while following social distancing protocols – has been shown to not only increase immune system health and function, but also strengthen bones and muscles. The World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that children between the ages of 6 and 17 get at least 60 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity.How much exercise do your kids need? The World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that children between the ages of 6 and 17 get at least 60 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity.

Our expert medical staff at Greenleaf Apothecary recommends making a habit of these lifestyle changes to ensure your kids are healthy and happy as they return to school.

For more information on how to improve and maintain immune system health, schedule a consultation with our specialists or drop by our new location – a supplement plan might be the next step in keep you and your children safe this year.

For Patients – Ask your doctor if a compounded medication plan might be right for you. We are always available to help with your medical needs at info@mygreenleafrx.com or call 317-436-8328.

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What is Compounding?

admin — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 03:55:20 +0000

Greenleaf Apothecary is so much more than a run of the mill pharmacy. Our compounding experts collaborate with our patients on an individual basis to find the solution that is best for each of them – but what does that really mean, and what’s the Greenleaf Advantage?

Greenleaf Apothecary is proud to be licensed as a Compounding Pharmacy servicing the Fishers and Greater Indianapolis community. Compounding refers the creation of customized medication by a licensed pharmacist to meet the specific needs of an individual patient (either human or animal). Our services are needed when a patient may not be able to tolerate the commercially available drug, the exact preparation needed may not be commercially available, the dosage and strength requirements of a patient may be different than those commercially available, or a patient may require a drug that is currently in shortage or discontinued.

Since 2013, the medical community in Fishers has trusted us with the preparation of compounded medication when a one-sized-fits-all generic prescription isn’t good enough. Because we at Greenleaf believe every patient deserves an individualized wellness plan that ensures health and happiness.

When we receive prescriptions from our growing network of healthcare providers, our pharmacists immediately get to work creating the best treatment plan for you. We make all our medications in house, and take pride in our standard of perfection. Here’s what we do for your medication plan on a daily basis:

Customize strength or dosage based on patient needs.
Flavor a medication (to make it more palatable for a child or a pet).
Reformulate the drug to exclude an unwanted, nonessential ingredient, such as lactose, gluten, or a dye to which a patient is allergic.
Change the form of the medication for patients who, for example, have difficulty swallowing or have trouble stomaching oral medication.

As a compounding pharmacy, Greenleaf Apothecary is able to do so much more than count pills – our pharmacists are driven by a passion to ensure the continued health and happiness of each member of our community through individualized medication plans. When you succeed, we do, too, and that’s our commitment.

For Patients – Ask your doctor if a compounded medication plan might be right for you. We are always available to help with your medical needs at info@mygreenleafrx.com or call 317-436-8328.

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