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If All Else Fails, Start with the Gut

757 Norland Ave, Ste 105 Chambersburg, PA 17201 (717) 217-6790 AP

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2015

As I learn more about optimal health, I am amazed

at how important your gut (digestive system) is to

overall health. I have come to believe that optimal

health, and many diseases, start with the gut.

Why the gut? The GI (gastrointestinal) tract uses about a

third of the blood that comes from your heart—the most of

any organ. Your gut also produces about 95% of the ―happy‖

neurotransmitter serotonin and has an intricate network of

neurons directly linked to the brain, making it the second

―smartest‖ organ of your body, behind the brain. Also, 80% of

lymph nodes in your body are located around the GI tract,

meaning the gut is vitally important to your immune system.

Your gut is also responsible for absorbing and processing es-

sential vitamins and minerals.

Many people think of the gut as the organ of digestion. How

well or poorly your body digests impacts the rest of the body:

Did you ever stop to think that many of these signs maybe be

originating from your gut? Once again your gut is vitally im-

portant to your overall health!

Poor digestion results from various causes and can lead to se-

rious inflammatory disease, such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome

(IBS), Crohn’s Disease, and Ulcerative Colitits; as well as the

common disease processes of acid-reflux (heartburn) and ul-

cers that many often think of when considering the gut. A ma-

jor cause can be dysbiosis, which is when the balance between

good and bad bacterial in the gut becomes imbalanced. Your

gut has over 400 different microbial species. These microbes

are important for the digestion process and are a part of what

protects you from bad bacteria. Leaky Gut Syndrome, where

there is damage to the lining of the bowel, can result from

dysbiosis and lead to a myriad of disease states.

As you can see the results of poor gut health can be catastro-

phic to your overall health. The good news is there is hope for

those with any of the symptoms of poor digestion or those

diagnosed with these diseases. The path back to health can be

easily summarized but takes a lot of diligence. When it comes

to gut restoration, the 4R program is recommended: Remove,

Replace, Repopulate, and Repair.

Just like the blockage from a clogged pipe needs to be

removed for the pipe to flow properly again, the source of the

poor digestion needs to be identified and removed. The source

may be a pathogenic organism or allergic food. The second R

is that of Replace. Essential nutrients, such as digestive

enzymes may need to be replaced. The third element is

Repopulate: the gut needs to be repopulated with the proper

probiotics. The fourth R is that of Repair. The gut, especially

the intestinal lining needs to be repaired. One of the key sup-

plements for repairing the gut is glutamine. In addition to

probiotics, digestive enzymes, and glutamines that are part of

the 4R process; Omega 3 fatty oils and fiber are important for

maintaining good gut health.

If you want to learn more, please join us for an informative

seminar on gut health Tuesday April 28th at 7pm. I will be

going into much more detail about the gut and provide you

with the keys to gut health.

Wayne Myers, Pharm. D.

So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. - 1 Corinthians 10:31

FREE Gut Health Seminar

Tuesday, April 28th

7:00-8:00pm Seating is limited, so please reserve your spot:

(717) 217-6790 or inquiry@NorlandRx.com.

Poor Digestion Optimal Digestion

Less than one bowel movement

per day

Two bowel movements per day

Undigested food in stools No undigested food in stools

Foul smelling stools Stools do not smell

Feel better if don’t eat Feel good after eating and

several hours later

Chronic indigestion after eating Sleep well and wake up rested

Insomnia/waking up tired Warm extremities

Frequently cold for no reason Good energy throughout day

Depressed for no reason Feel better after exercise

Frequent burping, passing gas,

and/or bloated

Lack of moodiness, anxiety,

shaky

Feeling stress without a cause Mentally healthy

Chronically coated tongue Normal tongue

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Located at 255 Miller Street in Chambersburg, the

Children’s Aid Society of Franklin County assists with

foster care placement and adoptions. It also houses chil-

dren in need of immediate intervention until suitable

arrangements can be made for them in the community.

There are many ways to help.

For more information call (717) 263-4159.

Did you hear about the red ship and the blue ship that

collided? The survivors were marooned.

Did you hear the rumor about butter?

Never mind, I better not spread it.

Where does a cat go when he loses his tail?

A retail store.

Abdominal Pain, Bloating, Constipation, Gas, Diarrhea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects

nearly 50 million Americans, or almost one in five! This challenging, painful condition begins before the age

of 35 for most people and is twice as common in women

as men. Although genetics and heredity play a part, no

one knows the exact cause of IBS.

The primary symptoms of IBS are abdominal pain and

bowel dysfunction including gas, diarrhea or consti-

pation, discomfort, bloating, and nausea. Certain be-

haviors will typically worsen IBS, including eating big

meals; taking large doses of medications; and consuming

wheat, milk products, chocolate, caffeine, and alcohol.

Stress is also an aggravator. Untreated, IBS can have

profound negative effects on the whole body.

For those impacted, medical solutions can be discourag-

ing. Few prescription drugs exist, and what is available

can have serious side effects. So, what can you do?

Chew – Proper chewing is the first step toward good di-

gestion.

Eat Right – Avoid ―trigger foods‖ and drink plenty of

water. Eliminate or reduce refined carbohydrates and

sugars.

Avoid Caffeine – Caffeine is a central nervous system

stimulant and will add stress to your whole body.

Steer Clear of Antacids – If you’re eating right, you

won’t have excess acid, so taking antacids won’t bring

relief.

Exercise – Exercise can help a myriad of problems, it

can even tone your intestines.

Take a Probiotic – The balance of good bacteria in your

body is essential for everyone (even if you don’t have

IBS). Did you know that 80% of your immune system is

located in your digestive system? Taking a probiotic sup-

plement daily will help to build the good bacteria in your

intestines. Stop in the pharmacy and ask us for more in-

formation.

Consider Iberogast – Iberogast is a liquid herbal rem-

edy that is used to treat IBS, Gastroesophageal Reflux

Disease (GERD), and Nonulcer Dyspepsia (NUD). We

have found this product improves digestion and helps

relieve symptoms like bloating, cramps, upper abdominal

pain, pressure or heaviness after eating, and heartburn.

Iberogast contains digestive stimulating substances

known as glucosinolates and cucurbitacins from clown's

mustard (Iberis amara) in a base of liquid extracts of

eight other herbs. This combination provides the maxi-

mum benefit to the entire intestinal tract and all without

any known side effects or drug interactions. And, the liq-

uid format makes it easy for the entire family to use, in-

cluding children.

Iberogast is available at Norland Avenue Pharmacy:

3.4 fluid ounces for $45.75. The

standard dosage for adults is 20

drops three times daily taken be-

fore or at meals with liquid (warm

water is recommended).

We believe Iberogast will work

for you. If this all natural

product does not meet your

expectations, bring it back

with your receipt and we will

gladly refund your money.

Erin Brennan, Pharm. D.

Would you like one of our pharmacists to speak at your church group or organization?

Let us know and we would be happy to set it up! inquiry@NorlandRx.com or 217-6790

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A Quality Choice

Biblical Health Tip…

Does the Bible Say Exercise is Worthless?

No! Here is what it says …

I Timothy 4:8 – For physical training is of some value, but

godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both

the present life and the life to come.

Physical exercise does not have eternal benefits as godly

exercises do, but physical exercise can improve the quality of

our lives here on earth.

Exercise is known to reduce high blood pressure – often a

forerunner of heart disease – and results in a bigger, stronger

heart. The more the heart or any muscle is exercised, the big-

ger and stronger it becomes. But don’t exercise beyond your

capacity, and never indulge in strenuous exercise too soon

after eating.

Nearly all types of pulmonary diseases, lung trouble, asthma,

tuberculosis and others are aggravated – if not caused – by

inactivity, lack of exercise, lack of fresh air and a lack of sun-

shine. Your body was built for activity, it wasn’t built just to

sit or lie around all day.

The sign on the wall told the simple story:

“Directions for Body Use: If left sitting too long,

will tend to sag and settle on its bottom. Shake well

daily in fresh air and sunshine.”

With aisles upon aisles of options and brands for over-the-

counter (OTC) medications and medicine cabinet sup-

plies, you might be wondering how to decide which prod-

ucts are best for your family.

When you shop at Norland Avenue Pharmacy, keep an

eye out for our store brand: Quality Choice (QC). This

brand is created from the same ingredients as the big name

brands—but at much lower prices.

We believe so strongly that our QC brand will work as

well as the name brand that we offer a money back guar-

antee. If you purchase a QC product and are unsatisfied

with the results, just bring it back to the pharmacy with

your original receipt for a full refund.

SAVINGS EXAMPLES:

Tylenol X-Strength: $9.73 QC X-Strength: $6.49

Robitussin DM: $9.29 QC Tussin DM: $6.49

Zyrtec 10mg: $31.23 QC Cetirizine 10mg: $8.39

Children’s Motrin: $6.99 QC Kids’ Ibuprofen: $4.99

7-8PM, DOOR PRIZES, RSVP:

217-6790 or inquiry@NorlandRx.com.

Diabetes Join our own Dr. Erin Brennan as she discusses the three types of diabetes, the diagnosis for diabetes, and what is classi-fied as pre-diabetic. She will also cover diabetic medica-tions, so you can better understand what you’ve

been prescribed.

Erin’s presentation even includes a few over-the-counter herbal products that can help in replacing important nutrients that diabetic medications can of-

ten deplete.

Speaker: Dr. Erin Brennan, Pharm. D.

Your chance to make some money!

When you shop at Norland Avenue Pharmacy, we want you

to feel like you are our biggest ASSET:

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S atisfied

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The next time you are at the pharmacy, ask for a stack of

referral business cards. Put your name on the back of the

cards and give them to your friends and family when you

tell them about us. If they come in and make a purchase

(with the business card), they will receive a $5 Reward,

and you will receive a $10 Reward for the referral.

Each quarter the customer who has referred the most peo-

ple will receive a $100 Reward! At the end of the year the

customer who has referred the most people will receive a

$250 Reward! It’s that easy.

We want your experience

to be so great that you

can’t wait to tell your

friends and family!

“True enjoyment comes from activity of

the mind and exercise of the body; the

two are ever united.”

- Wilhelm von Humboldt

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In this Issue:

If All Else Fails, Start with the Gut ......................... Pg 1

Abdominal Pain, Bloating, Constipation, Gas ....... Pg 2

A Quality Choice ....................................................... Pg 3

Refer a Friend Program ........................................... Pg 3

April 1st-15th: 20% Off All Purses

Friday, April 3rd: Closing at 3pm (Good Friday)

Tuesday, April 14th, 7-8pm: FREE Diabetes Seminar

Tuesday, April 28th: FREE Gut Health Seminar

Seating for the seminars is limited.

Please reserve your spot:

(717) 217-6790 or inquiry@NorlandRx.com

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If you are trying to grow out your hair or reduce loss, these

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