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Delta Prescription Newsletter - March 2012
Feature Products for March - Natural Allergy Remedies
1. Sisu Nature's Defence - The main ingredient, quercetin, has been shown to work like an antihistamine and anti-inflammatory, reducing runny nose and watery eyes.
2. Sabalia - Great for seasonal allergies without causing drowsiness or dry mouth like many other allergy medication.
3. Pollinosan - Available in tablets or drops, pollinosan works to fight hay fever symptoms, sneezing and watery eyes.
If you have any other questions about over the counter allergy medicines, feel free to ask your pharmacist at Delta Prescription.
We are now online and on Facebook!
Visit our new website at www.deltaprescription.com to find out about all our services we offer as well as for upcoming flu clinics we will be holding. Save time by ordering your refills online via our website.
If you’re on Facebook, check out our page to see the latest natural and herbal products we have in store as well as print off a Facebook exclusive coupon to use in store. With this coupon, receive 10% off any product listed in our Facebook photo albums! Click on the picture above to take a look.
March Promotions –
- 15-20% OFF all Megafoods products – Megafoods provides exceptional nourishment of the highest quality. All of their products are derived from fresh, whole foods that give your body whole food nutrients that the body recognizes and assimilates as it would real food. Save 10% on all Megafoods vitamins, antioxidants and enzymes. If you want top quality supplements, Megafoods is your brand.
- SAF Slim $37.99 (regular $41.99) – endorsed on television on the Dr. Oz Show and by Montell Williams, SAF Slim is a natural safflower oil that specifically targets omentum fat, the fat that is found only on your belly. In a study conducted at Ohio State University, participants lost an average of 6-10% of their belly fat on SAF Slim alone!
- Val's liquid and foam soap SALE $5.99/$4.99 pump/liquid - Val's soaps are made from organic vegetable oils which act as natural moisturizers. Your hands, and planet earth will thank you.
March Draw
We have extended our February draw for a $50 dollar gift certificate to La Rocca until the end of March. If we have ever compounded a prescription for your pet, bring in a picture of your beloved animal and be entered into the draw. We will post the picture in the pharmacy on our Compounding Critters Wall of Fame.
La Rocca is an Tuscan style Italian restaurant located in the heart of "The Drive" in Vancouver. Since 1986, La Rocca has been serving authentic Italian cuisine with nearly everything prepared fresh in house daily. From home-made foccacia bread and pasta sauce to the authentic decor, you will feel like you were whisked away to a little restaurant in the Italian countryside.
March Healthy Living Article - Eating Organic, Eating Healthy
I know a lot of people (myself included) who like to buy organic foods but are not sure if the health benefits are worth the extra cost. I want to buy organic carrots to snack on but sometimes wonder if it's worth it. After doing some reading, here's a quick list of things that I think are worth buying organic.
1. Spongy vegetables - Vegetables like zucchini, celery and bell peppers can absorb chemicals through their skin. So even though you wash and peel them, you can still be ingesting harmful pesticides. Always choose the organic variety.
2. Leafy vegetables - No one likes to see a bunch of holes in their lettuce so leafy vegetables are usually heavily sprayed in pesticides to ward off insects. Buy organic lettuce, spinach and other leafy varieties as they use non-toxic repellants.
3. Potatoes - Potatoes??? Yes, potatoes. I was surprised by this one too but potatoes are sprayed with pesticides and are usually grown in soil treated with fungicides.
4. Soft Fruits - Nectarines, peaches, pears, apples, cherries, strawberries and raspberries should be bought organic. Of all these fruit sampled by the USDA, over 90-97% contained pesticides.
5. Dairy Products - Non-organic dairy products come from cows that are fed genetically modified corn, soy and antibiotics.
Some safe produce are avocados, pineapples, mangos, kiwi, bananas, onions, sweet corn, asparagus, sweet peas, cabbage, broccoli, and eggplant. So when you can, buy organic, and if you are in a pinch, at least try to buy local. It's better for your health and better for the environment.
March Healthy Recipe - Spring Country-Style Soup
Ingredients:
¾ cup dried cannellini beans, rinsed and soaked overnight
8 cups chicken stock, (low sodium)
1 thick slice prosciutto
2 sprigs thyme
2 sprigs parsley
1 tablespoon peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1 small onion, finely diced
1 cup small diced carrot
½ pound green beans, cut to ½-inch pieces
1 cup small diced zucchini
2 tomatoes, cored, seeded and roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups loosely packed basil leaves
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
fine salt and fresh group pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Drain and transfer the soaked beans to a medium pot. Cover the beans with chicken stock and about 2 cups of water and add the slice of prosciutto.
2. Place the thyme and parsley sprigs on a piece of cheesecloth along with the peppercorns and bay leaf. Gather the corners to make a sachet and secure with kitchen twine. Add the sachet to the beans and bring the beans to a boil over medium high heat. Lower heat and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
3. When the beans are tender, add the onion and carrots and continue simmering about 10 minutes.
4. Add the green beans, zucchini and tomatoes and continue cooking the soup for another 10 minutes.
5. While the soup is simmering, place the garlic and basil leaves in a small food processor or blender and puree with olive oil until a smooth paste forms. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
6. Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper, ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the basil puree. Serve immediately with a fresh loaf of your favorite crusty bread.
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