First there was Black Friday, then Cyber Monday. Now there’s Small Business Saturday! Small Business Saturday is the day we celebrate the Shop Small movement to drive shoppers to local merchants across the U.S.
Live Oak Pharmacy is proud to participate for the second year in a row! American Express wants to help you make a difference. Get a one-time $25 statement credit when you register an eligible American Express® Card and use that Card for a purchase of $25 or more at a small business, like Live Oak Pharmacy, on November 26th.
We started Live Oak Pharmacy because we realized that Austin was changing so much. And really what downtown needed for the people that live, work and play down here was it needed an innovative pharmacy that focused on wellness. And so we wanted to create that opportunity.
I think the thing that makes Live Oak Pharmacy really unique, it’s not the prescriptions, it’s the people. The people that work at Live Oak Pharmacy, our customers and patients, the prescribers that we work with. Live Oak Pharmacy isn’t a traditional pharmacy. We’re a compounding pharmacy as well.
One of the core values of Live Oak Pharmacy is doing our best to be a good corporate neighbor. Whether that means volunteering at a local community event, creating a team to participate in a walk and raise awareness, sponsor a gala, or even just setting up an information table so that we can help educate the public.
At Live Oak Pharmacy we really try to incorporate as many different areas of, of points of contact that we can reach our customers, our patients, and the prescribers that we work with. Whether it’s through social media, having events in the store, or creating a meeting space as an opportunity for people to come together and really just connect with the communities that we serve.
My name is Scot Maitland and I’m one of the business owners of Live Oak Pharmacy along with Nathan Pope and this is our business story.
We created a little video for Live Oak Pharmacy using YouTube.com/MyBusinessStory - a site built for small businesses to tell their stories and encourage everyone to Shop Small. Thanks to both Google and American Express for creating this. For more about Live Oak Pharmacy, visit our business at http://LiveOakRx.com
They might look like mug shots but actually Scot got his face mapped by the professionals at the Piazza Center for Plastic Surgery and Advanced Skin Care. Next Wednesday, Dr. Piazza and staff will be at Live Oak Pharmacy for our last event of the year, Keeping Your Sanity During the Holidays with The Piazza Center. So what’s with the face mapping? Dr. Piazza will be demonstrating Botox Cosmetic and it’s important to study each face prior to injecting and go through the exercise of having the patient make a series of movements that allowed the physician to see exactly how the muscles interact.
Live Oak Pharmacy is an Austin Compounding Pharmacy located in Downtown Austin Texas. For more information about us, please visit us online at http://LiveOakRx.com, on Facebook, on Twitter or on Google+
Michelle Gonzalez, Fishmongress at Quality Seafood Market, writes a monthly article for Live Oak Pharmacy on seafood as an essential part of whole body wellness.
October is known as the month for Breast Cancer Awareness, however to seafood lovers it is also known as National Seafood Month! There is no better time than now to showcase the health benefits of eating a seafood rich diet as well as quick tips to help you make informed seafood choices.
As most of us know, SEAFOOD = OMEGA 3s = HEALTHIER BODY! While this is true there are many other benefits and reasons to love and consume the recommended 8oz of seafood weekly.
Here are five reasons you should incorporate seafood into your diet:
Eating fish reduces the risk of death from heart disease, the leading cause of death in both men and women. Seafood intake has also been linked to a lower risk of stroke, depression and mental decline with age.
Fish intake is extremely important for pregnant women and mothers who are breastfeeding because it supplies DHA, a specific omega-3 fatty acid that is beneficial for infant’s brain development.
Essential fatty acids found in most seafood may cut your risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Various reports show that long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids can slow mental decline and even reduce the development of Alzheimer’s disease in older people.
Seafood lovers and eaters have lower risks of getting cancer. The Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish are the essential components responsible for protection against cancer. In fact, there had been reports that people who eat fish regularly have low risks of cancers of the mouth, throat, stomach, colon, rectum, pancreas, lung, breast, and prostate.
Shellfish help aid in healthy skin, and good eyesight. Different varieties of shellfish are rich in vitamins and minerals, aside from being very low in fat content. Shellfish helps guarantee healthy skin and promotes good eyesight because vitamins contained in shellfish aid in formation and use of red blood cells and muscles.
It is important that you purchase the freshest seafood possible for the most benefits. So keep these quick tips and tidbits in mind when purchasing your seafood at your local market.
Buy your seafood from markets that have a reputable name. Quality Seafood Market has been selling seafood since 1938. They are known for their fresh fish and friendly and trustworthy fishmongers. Go with your gut instinct and ask yourself: What is my first impression of this facility? Does it look and smell clean?
Only buy fish that is refrigerated or properly iced. Fish should be displayed on a thick bed of fresh ice and preferably in a case.
Previously frozen ais still considered fresh. Nowadays, fresh catches can be processed and frozen immediately to very low temperatures – frequently, this takes place right on the fishing vessel.
Fish should smell fresh and mild NEVER sour, fishy or ammonia-like. Remember that a fish’s eyes should be clear, and the fish should have firm, shiny flesh. Dull flesh, fillet discoloration (green to yellowish) and cloudy eyes could mean the fish is on it’s last fin or not good!
Thaw frozen seafood gradually by placing it in the refrigerator overnight. If you have to thaw seafood quickly, seal it in a plastic bag and immerse it in cold water.
Seafood should be cooked to an internal temp of 145°F. if you don’t have a food thermometer lying around use these everyday techniques to know when your seafood is ready. Fish: Flesh should be opaque and separate easily. Shrimp & Lobster: Flesh becomes pearly-opaque. Scallops: Flesh turns milky white or opaque and firm. Clams, mussels, and oysters: Look for their shells to open and throw away the shells that don’t open.
Remember to always consult your physician or pharmacist if you have any known allergens or medical conditions before consuming seafood.
National Seafood Month provides the perfect opportunity to become a healthier you, to branch out and try a new fish or shellfish or pass on new seafood facts and information you have learned to family and friends. Give yourself the gift of health and seafood awareness this month. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and try new things!
The opinions expressed by our guest bloggers do not necessary reflect the opinions of Live Oak Pharmacy. The opinions expressed by guest blogers are their own, unless otherwise stated. No financial agreement exists between guest bloggers and Live Oak Pharmacy.
Last month, Live Oak Pharmacy was featured on the cover of Drugstore Canada. “North America’s hippest drugstore mixes personalized care, an on-trend health focus and social media buzz to create best-in-class ‘local’ pharmacy in the big city.” Click on the cover to download the PDF article and thanks for making us North America’s Hippest Drugstore!
It’s Friday and that’s a good reason to smile! Here are a few more . . .
A genuine smile increases the production of serotonin, the happy hormone.
Smiling builds bridges to other people around us. It keeps us from remaining aloof and separate from one another. Babies as young as three weeks old even recognize smiling as a bonding behavior.
One smile uses more than 16 muscles.
Come into Live Oak Pharmacy to get a smile, they’re free and available every time you walk in the door!
What better way to celebrate than to adopt a new member of the family! Studies show that people who own pets are healthier! Pet owners have greater self-esteem, are more physically fit, less lonely, more conscientious, more extroverted and tend to be less fearful!
There are plenty of places in Austin that offer adoption services.
This is also the perfect time to think about microchipping your pet if you haven’t done so. Talk to our friends over at Austin Urban Vet Center to learn more about microchipping! And don’t forget to get your four legged friend a snazzy Red Dingo pet identification charm!
Live Oak Pharmacy is Austin’s Pharmacy. We’re also Austin’s pet friendly pharmacy located in downtown Austin. Come in with your four legged friend today and see how we’re different! We’re located at 1611 W 5th Street just two blocks east of MoPac.
Too much stress is bad for you. Often, a simple attitude adjustment is enough to keep stress in check. And one of the most overlooked attitudes is the attitude of gratitude. If we change our perceptions and reactions to stress-causing events and people, we can live a more serene life. Here are some tips on adopting the attitude of gratitude:
Make a list of people, things, and events for which you’re thankful. This can include family, friends, gifts, jobs, vacation, professional accomplishments, etc.
Make a list of why you’re grateful for each of those people, things, and events.
Determine ways in which you can identify more of those people or create more of those situations in your life.
Find ways to acknowledge and show your gratitude. They can include an e-mail, a note of thanks, a visit, a card, etc.
Increase your awareness of common events for which you are grateful, from a sunset to the completion of a minor task or chore.
Be grateful to yourself. If you catch yourself being harder on yourself than others, stop and reframe into the positive.
Reducing stress when it comes to prescriptions just got easier at Live Oak Pharmacy! You can know download our iPhone App for your phone to refill your prescriptions! Or feel free to give us a call at 512-476-TXRx (8979)
Here’s a list from the Institute of Healthcare Informatics of the 10 most-prescribed medications in the U.S. in 2010. If you have questions about your medications – there’s no better person than your pharmacist to answer your questions. Come in to Live Oak Pharmacy today to learn more how our pharmacist works with you and your prescriber to make sure you’re getting the right medication for your health & wellness.
Hydrocodone (combined with acetaminophen): 131.2 million prescriptions
Simvastatin (brand name Zocor), a cholesterol-lowering medication: 94.1 million prescriptions
Lisinopril (brand names Prinivil, Zestril), a blood pressure drug: 87.4 million prescriptions
Levothyroxine (brand name Synthroid), used to treat hypothyroidism: 70.5 million prescriptions
Amlodipine besylate (brand name Norvasc), treating angina and high blood pressure: 57.2 million prescriptions
Omeprazole (brand name Prilosec), an antacid: 53.4 million prescriptions (excludes OTC sales)
Azithromycin (brand names Z-Pak and Zithromax), an antibiotic: 52.6 million prescriptions
Amoxicillin, an antibiotic: 52.3 million prescriptions
Metformin (brand name Glucophage), treating diabetes: 48.3 million prescriptions
Hydrochlorothiazide, for treating high blood pressure: 47.8 million prescriptions
Live Oak Pharmacy is Austin’s Downtown Pharmacy. Here you’re more than a prescription or an ailment. Your a person and we work with you to achieve your best health & wellness possible! Come in today and see the difference it makes when you have a pharmacist on your health care team! We’re located at 1611 W 5th Street just 2 blocks east of MoPac.
Most parents can predict the times that their stress levels are high when they’re at home. That’s good, because the key to relieving stress is being aware of your most stressful times, and making some changes to how you deal with tension. One way Live Oak Pharmacy can help you reduce stress is by downloading the new iPhone RxLocal Mobile App and of course you can still request refills by calling and speaking to one of our friendly team members!
The following are the three most common stress times of the day and suggestions for easing the pressure:
1. Morning:
Get to bed and get up earlier
Rise early, avoid pressure to get out the door fast
Get ready before waking others
Have children make their own lunches
Take time for breakfast
Set clocks ahead
Reward yourself for arriving at work on time
2. Dinner Time:
Prepare nutritious snacks
Arrange time after work to listen about a child’s day
Share household chores
Allow child to choose and help prepare meal
Coordinate meal preparation and homework time
Ensure that every family member is present at the dinner table, and that all are heard
Share clean-up of dishes and house
Leave time for emergencies
Make next day’s lunches
3. Clean-up and Bedtime:
Stick with an agreed TV cutoff time
Schedule routine tasks (homework, clean-up)
Do a few maintenance chores daily (bills, dusting)
Plan what to wear tomorrow
Develop (self-managed) routines for bedtime
Practice rest-time if children can’t sleep
Reducing stress when it comes to prescriptions just got easier at Live Oak Pharmacy! You can know download our iPhone App for your phone to refill your prescriptions!
