How to Save $7,900 Per Year 757 Norland Ave, Ste 105 Chambersburg, PA 17201 (717) 217-6790 NOVEMBER 2015 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. - 1 Corinthians 10:31 When we chose to include “save money” in our tag line (“When you want to be healthy, stay healthy, and save money.”) we weren’t just thinking about the sales we offer on gifts and supplements each month or our Norland Rewards program which gives you access to dis- counted medications and a $5 Reward for every $100 you spend in the pharmacy. We were also thinking about how we can educate and support you in staying healthy which will ultimately help you avoid the costs of being unhealthy. And it IS expensive to be unhealthy! One of the fastest growing disease states today is diabetes. Diabetes affects 347 million people worldwide and that num- ber grows daily. According to the American Diabetes Asso- ciation, from 2007 to 2012 the estimated total costs of diag- nosed diabetes in the United States rose 41% to $245 billion. If that trend continues, the cost of diabetes in America in 2017 will be over $345 billion! The same study also determined that the annual medical ex- penditures of people diagnosed with diabetes are, on average, 2.3 times higher than those who do not have diabetes. In fact, according to the American Diabetes Association, diabetics incur average medical expenditures of about $7,900 per year attributed just to diabetes. While these numbers are scary on their own, the fact that many people suffering from diabetes go undiagnosed and are, therefore, not included in these numbers makes it more diffi- cult to swallow. As part of helping you be healthy, stay healthy, and save money, we want to educate you on diabetes. Glucose is a form of sugar and is a main source of energy for your muscle cells and other tissues. After you eat, carbohy- drates are broken down into simple sugars which are absorbed in your gut and enter your bloodstream. As the blood sugar levels rise, your pancreas produces and releases insulin (a hor- mone) into the bloodstream. The insulin signals your cells to take up sugar in your blood. The higher the blood sugar level, the more insulin is needed. Diabetes occurs when this process breaks down. There are three types of diabetes: TYPE 1: Occurs when insulin is not being produced. People with Type 1 diabetes must take insulin daily. TYPE 2: Occurs when cells are resistant to insulin. Type 2 diabetes is the most common representing 95% of diabetics. This form is associated with poor diet, obesity, and physical inactivity. GESTATIONAL: Occurs during pregnancy and increases the risk factor of developing Type 2 diabetes later in life. Now that you understand a little more about what diabetes actually is, we want you to un- derstand the risk factors and symptoms asso- ciated with this disease. Risk Factors: Family history of diabetes African American, American Indian, Pacific Islander, Asian American, Hispanic/Latino History of gestational diabetes High blood pressure or high cholesterol Physical inactivity Overweight/obese Symptoms: Frequent urination Feeling very hungry Feeling very thirsty Extreme fatigue Blurry vision Cuts and bruises that are slow to heal Tingling, pain, numbness in hands/feet (Type 2) Weight loss even when eating more (Type 1) If you are concerned that you may be experiencing these symptoms, we encourage you to make an appointment with your physician. While many diabetics experience complica- tions (vision or hearing loss, amputations, kidney failure, etc.), diabetes can be managed. In fact, for Type 2 diabetics lifestyle changes are more effective than medications (and less costly as well). At Norland Avenue Pharmacy, we are here to support and help you or your loved one with diabetes and to help anyone who doesn’t have diabetes to never get it. We offer free monthly seminars geared toward diabetics (see the upcoming events on page 4 for details) and are available to sit down for a one-on-one consultation to discuss your questions/concerns. Wayne Myers, Pharm. D. (SEE THE UPCOMING EVENTS ON PAGE 4 FOR DETAILS.)
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So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. - 1 Corinthians 10:31
When we chose to include “save money” in our tag
line (“When you want to be healthy, stay healthy,
and save money.”) we weren’t just thinking about
the sales we offer on gifts and supplements each month or our
Norland Rewards program which gives you access to dis-
counted medications and a $5 Reward for every $100 you
spend in the pharmacy. We were also thinking about how we
can educate and support you in staying healthy which will
ultimately help you avoid the costs of being unhealthy. And it
IS expensive to be unhealthy!
One of the fastest growing disease states today is diabetes.
Diabetes affects 347 million people worldwide and that num-
ber grows daily. According to the American Diabetes Asso-
ciation, from 2007 to 2012 the estimated total costs of diag-
nosed diabetes in the United States rose 41% to $245 billion.
If that trend continues, the cost of diabetes in America in 2017
will be over $345 billion!
The same study also determined that the annual medical ex-
penditures of people diagnosed with diabetes are, on average,
2.3 times higher than those who do not have diabetes. In fact,
according to the American Diabetes Association, diabetics
incur average medical expenditures of about $7,900 per year
attributed just to diabetes.
While these numbers are scary on their own, the fact that
many people suffering from diabetes go undiagnosed and are,
therefore, not included in these numbers makes it more diffi-
cult to swallow. As part of helping you be healthy, stay
healthy, and save money, we want to educate you on diabetes.
Glucose is a form of sugar and is a main source of energy for
your muscle cells and other tissues. After you eat, carbohy-
drates are broken down into simple sugars which are absorbed
in your gut and enter your bloodstream. As the blood sugar
levels rise, your pancreas produces and releases insulin (a hor-
mone) into the bloodstream. The insulin signals your cells to
take up sugar in your blood. The higher the blood sugar level,
the more insulin is needed. Diabetes occurs when this process
breaks down. There are three types of diabetes:
TYPE 1: Occurs when insulin is not being produced. People
with Type 1 diabetes must take insulin daily.
TYPE 2: Occurs when cells are resistant to insulin. Type 2
diabetes is the most common representing 95% of diabetics.
This form is associated with poor diet, obesity, and physical
inactivity.
GESTATIONAL: Occurs during pregnancy and increases
the risk factor of developing Type 2 diabetes later in life.
Now that you
understand a
little more about
what diabetes
actually is, we
want you to un-
derstand the risk
f ac tor s and
symptoms asso-
ciated with this disease.
Risk Factors:
Family history of diabetes
African American, American Indian, Pacific Islander,
Asian American, Hispanic/Latino
History of gestational diabetes
High blood pressure or high cholesterol
Physical inactivity
Overweight/obese
Symptoms:
Frequent urination
Feeling very hungry
Feeling very thirsty
Extreme fatigue
Blurry vision
Cuts and bruises that are slow to heal
Tingling, pain, numbness in hands/feet (Type 2)
Weight loss even when eating more (Type 1)
If you are concerned that you may be experiencing these
symptoms, we encourage you to make an appointment with
your physician. While many diabetics experience complica-
tions (vision or hearing loss, amputations, kidney failure, etc.),
diabetes can be managed. In fact, for Type 2 diabetics lifestyle
changes are more effective than medications (and less costly
as well).
At Norland Avenue Pharmacy, we are here to support and
help you or your loved one with diabetes and to help anyone
who doesn’t have diabetes to never get it. We offer free
monthly seminars geared toward diabetics (see the upcoming
events on page 4 for details) and are available to sit down for
a one-on-one consultation to discuss your questions/concerns.
Wayne Myers, Pharm. D.
(SEE THE UPCOMING EVENTS ON PAGE 4 FOR DETAILS.)
“You can tell whether a
man is clever by his
answers. You can tell
whether man is wise by
his questions.”
- NAGUIB
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November’s non-profit organization is Hungry Hearts. Hungry
Hearts is a ministry of First United Methodist Church on South
Second Street in Chambersburg. The ministry distributes bread
and groceries (Tues 9-1 and Thur 9-5) and provides a Thursday
evening meal and service for people in need. They also have a
clothing room (by appointment).
For more information call Jeffrey Phillips at (717) 263-
(Beelzebub) which means “the lord of the flies” or
“prince of the demons”. Flies do act as if they are devil
-inspired. Flies love dirt and filth like dung, sewage,
garbage and the rotting bodies of dead animals. The
horror is, they also like our nice clean food as well. So
after they walk through filth, picking up all kinds of
germs on their sticky hairy legs, they come crawling
over our food.
The common fly is one of the primary enemies of hu-
man health. It is vital for your health and for that of
your family to do all you can to keep flies out of your
home.
Q. Why couldn’t the pony speak?
A. Because he was a little horse.
Q. Why did the archeologist go bankrupt?
A. Because his career was in ruins.
Officer: Ready… Aim… Fire at will.
Soldier: Which one is Will?
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Join Dr. Stacie Kramer as she discusses the different treatment methods for hormone imbalance, the pros and cons of each, and how to go about finding the right solution for you. Reserve your spot: 217-6790 or [email protected].
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Four Health Concerns to be Aware of After Menopause
As if getting through the menopause transition isn’t difficult enough, a woman’s risk for osteoporosis, cardiovascular
disease, diabetes, and certain cancers go up post-menopause. Since there’s a good chance you have more than a third of your life
ahead of you after menopause, it’s important to take an active role in protecting your health.
1. Cardiovascular Disease
It is believed that estrogen provides some protection against heart disease in young women, but menopause changes the game.
After the age of 55, more than half of all deaths among American women are caused by cardiovascular disease. Here’s what you
can do to lower your risk:
Control your blood pressure by cutting back on salt, limiting alcohol, losing weight, and getting regular exercise. If lifestyle
changes aren’t enough, talk to your doctor about medications to lower blood pressure.
Control your cholesterol by getting regular exercise, eating a low-fat diet, and avoiding hydrogenated oils and trans-fatty
acids. Again, your doctor can also prescribe medication to lower your cholesterol if these changes don’t work.
Supplement with magnesium. Magnesium can lower both blood pressure and diabetes risk, is helpful in multiple biochemical
reactions, and helps you and your muscles to relax. Recommended dose is 10mg/kg per day.
2. Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle. Since estrogen helps contribute to bone strength in younger women the
risk of developing osteoporosis increases post-menopause. Here’s what I recommend to keep your bones strong:
Eat a bone-building diet of foods rich in calcium and vitamin D (milk, canned fish, eggs, dark green leafy vegetables, etc.).
Exercise at least three times a week to keep bones strong and improve strength and balance.
Supplement with a high quality product like Vinco’s OsteoSheath Enhanced Bone Support. Be sure if you take a calcium
only supplement that you are also taking a Vitamin D3 to help your body absorb the calcium.
3. Diabetes
The risk of developing type 2 diabetes increases with age, so menopause is a good time to make sure that you’re doing your best
to control your blood sugar.
Maintain a healthy weight since obesity is the number one risk factor.
Know the symptoms and risk factors so that you don’t go undiagnosed (see page one).
If you already have type 2 diabetes, consider supplementing with Diabetes Rx Support from SolutionsRx. This product is
specially formulated to help eliminate the side effects as a result of drug induced nutrient depletion caused by diabetes medi-
cations.
4. Cancer
Certain cancers, like breast cancer, are more likely to strike women in their post-menopause years. Be vigilant about getting
mammograms and any other cancer screenings your doctor recommends.
At Norland Avenue Pharmacy, we recognize the enormous impact menopause has on women. That’s why we have invested so
much time and energy in becoming the Hormone Experts. We want to help you through the menopause transition and beyond! If
you have any questions or concerns about menopause or any of the recommendations in this article, please don’t hesitate to call.
Stacie Kramer, Pharm. D.
Did you know that we can text you from the pharmacy when your prescriptions are ready? All you need to do is let us know that you would like to be notified via text and provide us with your cell phone number!
To avoid your carrier from blocking our text, text RxReady (with capital Rs and no spaces) to 55000.
For a handful of people, you may need to call your cell phone service provider and ask that they unblock messages from 55000.
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