Bring your little costumed trick or treater into Live Oak Pharmacy, on Saturday October 30th for an Emergen-C Kidz*!
Wherever you live, chances are that on Oct. 31 you’ll be visited by pirates, ghosts, princesses, and monsters demanding “Trick or treat!” at your front door. It’s all been part of the Halloween fun for as long as most of us can remember.
Costumes and going door-to-door for treats can be traced back to pagan and Christian rituals from the Middle Ages.
In Britain and Ireland, poor people would beg for food door to door in exchange for prayers for the dead on the day before All Souls’ Day (Nov. 2). This practice, called “souling,” evolved from a European pagan tradition. The wearing of costumes and masks originates in Celtic traditions of attempting placate evil spirits by copying them.
Immigrants from Scotland and Ireland brought the tradition of “guising” to the New World, with children going through their neighborhoods requesting food and coins, usually in exchange for a dance or poem.
The term “trick or treat” in print was seen in Alberta, Canada, in 1927, and in The Oregon Journal newspaper in 1934: “Other young goblins and ghosts, employing modern shakedown methods, successfully worked the ‘trick or treat’ system in all parts of the city.”
Trick-or-treating had become an established fixture of American popular culture by the 1950s, when Walt Disney produced a cartoon called “Trick or Treat” and an episode of the popular TV show Ozzie and Harriet showed children overwhelming the Nelson household in search of candy.
*Limit one per child please
Live Oak Pharmacy is an Austin Compounding Pharmacy. We focus on an integrative approach to healthcare. To learn more about Live Oak Pharmacy, an Austin Pharmacy, visit our Austin downtown pharmacy location at 1611 W 5th Street or visit us online at http://LiveOakRx.com
AUSTIN, TX (October 26, 2010) – Everyone is talking about hormones nowadays, from the fictional Samantha Jones, played by Kim Cattrall, of Sex and the City 2, which is being released today on DVD and Blueray to evening news anchor Katie Couric. Known in the movie as the “Hormone Whisper”, Cattrall’s character will do anything to “trick her body into thinking it is younger” as she makes her way through the “menopause maze.” Last week, Couric reported the results of a new study just released that states that the linked correlation of breast cancer and hormone replacement therapy is more likely to develop breast cancer that will be more advanced and deadlier. The “menopause maze” sounds as if it is more difficult to navigate which is why Live Oak Pharmacy is hosting a women’s hormone event this evening, Tuesday, October 26 to talk about the sexier and serious sides of hormones.
“There is a lot of confusion regarding the benefits of hormones and the results of this study as it relates to women’s health” said Nathan Pope, Pharm.D., Co-Owner and Pharmacist, “this particular study focused on the synthetic form of prescribed hormone replacement, Prempro, conjugated equine estrogens and medroxyprogesterone. But there are other options for women to relieve post-menopausal symptoms from natural over-the-counter products to Bio-Identical Hormone Restoration Therapy (BHRT). Our approach to health and wellness is integrative and we focus on the relationship between patient, prescriber and pharmacist.”
Women, Cosmopolitans & Hormones, is presented by Live Oak Pharmacy and Nathan Pope, Pharm.D. will be joined by Leslie Escalante, PA-C, MPAS of Balanced Beauty & Health. “We’ve brought experts in the field of hormone restoration to answer your tough questions about what happens to women as they move through the menopause maze.” says Scot Maitland, Director of Communications and Co-Owner of Live Oak Pharmacy. “Our goal is to educate our patients with the best and most current information available while entertaining them as well.”
Women, Cosmopolitans & Hormones will be held tonight, Tuesday, October 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Light snacks, from Beets Cafe, and cosmopolitans will be served. This event is sponsored by Live Oak Pharmacy, Balanced Health & Beauty and Beets Cafe, with special guest the Propaganda Hair Group.The program is free to attend, although a $10 donation is suggested to benefit Women In Balance (http://www.womeninbalance.org.) Live Oak Pharmacy is located at 1611 W 5th Street, in the 5th Street Commons, and is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday’s from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
About Live Oak Pharmacy Live Oak Pharmacy, founded April 2009 and based in Austin, Texas, is Austin’s downtown pharmacy combining conventional prescriptions along with compounding, health and wellness products and services including vaccinations, consultations and massage therapy. The company is locally owned and operated by Nathan Pope & Scot Maitland. LiveOakRx.com
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If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule and interview with Nathan Pope, please call Scot Maitland at 512-965-6800 or email Scot at SMaitland@LiveOakRx.com
Live Oak Pharmacy is an Austin Compounding Pharmacy that specializes in BHRT. We focus on an integrative approach to healthcare. To learn more about Live Oak Pharmacy, an Austin Pharmacy, visit our Austin downtown pharmacy location at 1611 W 5th Street or visit us online at http://LiveOakRx.com
Fighting high cholesterol isn’t always about completely cutting out the foods you like. For example, a recent study has determined that daily intake of 2.4 ounces of nuts, including almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios, walnuts, macadamia nuts, and peanuts, can improve blood cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Scientists at Loma Linda University in California looked at data collected by 25 other research projects on nut consumption in seven different countries. They found that eating the equivalent of two-and-a-half small bags of nuts helps reduce both overall cholesterol levels and levels of LDL (or “bad”) cholesterol, as well as improving the total ratio of cholesterol to the patient’s HDL (or “good”) cholesterol levels.
The study was partly funded by several nut-industry foundations, including the California Walnut Commission, the Almond Board of California, and the National Peanut Board.
Live Oak Pharmacy is an Austin Compounding Pharmacy. We focus on an integrative approach to healthcare. To learn more about Live Oak Pharmacy, an Austin Pharmacy, visit our Austin downtown pharmacy location at 1611 W 5th Street or visit us online at http://LiveOakRx.com
This blog posting is for information only and is not meant for the purposes of self-diagnosis or as a substitute for a consultation with your health care provider. For questions about head lice or if you think that you have head lice, please consult a health care provider.
AUSTIN, TX (October 20, 2010) – Studies have linked the correlation of breast cancer and hormone replacement therapy, however a new study just released states it is more likely that the breast cancer will be more advanced and deadlier. Live Oak Pharmacy will host a women’s hormone event next Tuesday, October 26 to talk about this study and other concerns.
“There is a lot of confusion regarding the results of this study and how it relates to women’s health” said Nathan Pope, Pharm.D., Co-Owner and Pharmacist, “this particular study focused on the synthetic form of prescribed hormone replacement, Prempro, conjugated equine estrogens and medroxyprogesterone. But there are other options for women to relieve post-menopausal symptoms from natural over-the-counter products to Bio-Identical Hormone Restoration Therapy (BHRT). Our approach to health and wellness is integrative and we focus on the relationship between patient, prescriber and pharmacist.”
Women, Cosmopolitans & Hormones, is presented by Live Oak Pharmacy and Nathan Pope, Pharm.D. will be joined by Leslie Escalante, PA-C, MPAS of Balanced Beauty & Health. “We’ve brought experts in the field of hormone restoration and specifically this study to answer your tough questions about what happens to women as they move through life’s many milestones.” says Scot Maitland, Director of Communications and Co-Owner of Live Oak Pharmacy. “Our goal is to educate our patients with the best and most current information available.”
Women, Cosmopolitans & Hormones will be held on Tuesday, October 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The program is free to attend, although a $10 donation is suggested to benefit Women In Balance. Live Oak Pharmacy is located at 1611 W 5th Street, in the 5th Street Commons, and is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday’s from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
About Live Oak Pharmacy
Live Oak Pharmacy, founded April 2009 and based in Austin, Texas, is Austin’s downtown pharmacy combining conventional prescriptions along with compounding, health and wellness products and services including vaccinations, consultations and massage therapy. The company is locally owned and operated by Nathan Pope & Scot Maitland.
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If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule and interview with Nathan Pope, please call Scot Maitland at 512-965-6800 or email Scot at SMaitland@LiveOakRx.com
Live Oak Pharmacy is an Austin Compounding Pharmacy. We focus on an integrative approach to healthcare. To learn more about Live Oak Pharmacy, an Austin Pharmacy, visit our Austin downtown pharmacy location at 1611 W 5th Street or visit us online at http://LiveOakRx.com
Meditation clears and relaxes your mind, which can have a significant impact on your physical health. There are many different schools and techniques, but the practice of meditation doesn’t require any special equipment or clothing, just an open mind.
Classic sitting meditation takes place in a quiet environment free of distractions. You can sit cross-legged on a mat or pillow, or in a recliner chair if that’s more comfortable.
Remove your shoes and socks. Keep a light on so you won’t fall asleep. While sitting in a relaxed state, clear your mind. Try to be conscious of only your breathing. Don’t direct your thoughts in any particular direction; let them drift freely and fade away.
Avoid chants or mantras: Repetition can dull your mind and lead you into a light sleep state that doesn’t have meditation’s full restorative effects. How long you meditate is up to you, but try to do it consistently for a half-hour or so.
Another technique, called the “Breath of Fire,” is said to fill you with positive energy. Sit or stand in a relaxed posture. Breathe normally, and relax your throat and jaw. Draw in one breath through your nose, then push your diaphragm and exhale in a short, sharp breath.
Do this in a rhythm for 20 breaths, then breathe normally for a while. Then do another 20 cycles. Meditation guides say that this exercise can increase your physical energy and your creativity.
Learn more about ways to take care of yourself through massage and acupressure points at our next Discovery Night, this Wednesday, October 20. Our program is brought to you by Clarksville Massage & Acupuncture & Nathan Pope, Austin’s Compounding Pharmacist. To RSVP for this free program, click here or call Live Oak Pharmacy, Austin’s Compounding Pharmacy, at 512.476.8979 ext. 1. This program will be held at Live Oak Pharmacy, an Austin Pharmacy.
Live Oak Pharmacy is an Austin Compounding Pharmacy. We focus on an integrative approach to healthcare. To learn more about Live Oak Pharmacy, an Austin Pharmacy, visit our Austin downtown pharmacy location at 1611 W 5th Street or visit us online at http://LiveOakRx.com
It’s Pet Wellness Month! Throughout the month of October Live Oak Pharmacy, Austin’s Compounding Pharmacy, be featuring fun facts on how to keep your pet happy & healthy! Also be sure to check out our Pet Health Page on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BarkandBranches
Have questions about how we can help your four legged, furry or feather friend healthy & well? Stop in and talk with our pharmacist about pet compounding or visit us at http://austinpetmeds.com
Lullaby for your pooch?
Music really does sooth the savage beast (although the actual quote is “Music has charms to soothe a savage breast,” from a 17th-century play by William Congreve). A music label called Hats Unlimited is marketing a CD designed to calm dogs. According to the website io9, the CD was created by researchers at the Teikyo University of Science’s Department of Animal Science. They mixed the sound of classical music with ambient sounds like dogs barking, crows crowing, and human conversation. The result? A mix tape that helps dogs chill.
Live Oak Pharmacy is an Austin Compounding Pharmacy. We focus on an integrative approach to healthcare. To learn more about Live Oak Pharmacy visit our Austin downtown pharmacy location at 1611 W 5th Street or visit us online at http://LiveOakRx.com
The latest issue of Clarksville Massage Therapy & Acupuncture’s newsletter is now out! Click on the icon below to Discover the Healing Benefits of Acupuncture, pick up a health tip on the benefits of dry brushing, see how you can benefit AIDS Services of Austin just buy lying down and relaxing and more!
Clarksville Massage Therapy & Acupuncture is conveniently located within Live Oak Pharmacy – schedule your session today! Click here to book!
All of us at Live Oak Pharmacy wish the riders of the Mamma Jamma Ride a safe and fun day filled with great memories of those we’ve lost and loved along the journey of life!
A scientific study has found that eating 2 ounces of broccoli sprouts a day can protect the stomach against a bacterium that’s linked to stomach cancer, as well as to ulcers and gastritis. The bacterium is called H. pylori, and the sprouts supply a biochemical called sulforaphane, which can stimulate a body’s protective enzymes. Researchers point out that they don’t have absolute proof that broccoli sprouts cure gastrointestinal diseases, or prevent stomach cancer—but eating more vegetables in general can’t hurt.
This blog posting is for information only and is not meant for the purposes of self-diagnosis or as a substitute for a consultation with your health care provider. For questions about head lice or if you think that you have head lice, please consult a health care provider.
The Mamma Jamma Ride is only 3 Days away. Already in it’s 2nd year, the ride benefits 10 different local organizations. And there are still plenty of ways to get involved! You can register online to volunteer, or give a call to (512) 371-RIDE or pick up some Benefitting Bath Salts. 100% of the proceeds benefit both the Mamma Jamma Ride as well as the documentary film, Cancerpants.
Check out this great video from Rochelle Poulson, star of Cancerpants and Mamma Jamma Rider!
