Our top-selling flu medicine, Oscillococcinum, was recently featured on Fox 25 Boston’s segment, “Cold and Flu Season: Extra Precautions.” Host Kim Carrigan and Dr. Gary Kracoff, NMD, RPh, featured several products, including Oscillo, that we should all have on-hand to help keep our families healthy this flu season.
Oscillo is “hard to say, [but] very, very easy to find,” said Dr. Kracoff. “It can be taken when you first even think you might be coming down with something…and if you take it at the very first sign, you can lessen the severity and the duration, so you’re back up on your feet, and back to school or work, much faster.”
Dr. Kracoff added that “every household should have some [Oscillo] in the house…because if you catch it early, you can really do a good job.”
Available in the cough, cold and flu section at your local Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid or Target, and in independent pharmacies and natural product stores nationwide, Oscillo helps relieve flu-like symptoms such as body aches, headache, fever, chills and fatigue. Safe for everyone ages two and up, Oscillo is non-drowsy and has no side effects or drug interactions. For more information on Oscillo, visit www.Oscillo.com, or check us out on Facebook or Twitter.
Arnicare offers everyday pain relief for people of all ages, and for head make-up artist Denise Paulson, it “was [her] ‘cure-all’ for every bump, bruise and muscle soreness [the] cast and crew” of “The Help,” a 2012 People’s Choice Award nominee, experienced.
“One of the cast,” says Paulson, “had a sore back and said when she used [Arnicare], it helped relieve the soreness and discomfort, while speeding up the healing of her bruising.”
Paulson has done make-up for several A-list films, including “Knocked Up,” “Just Go With It,” and most recently, “Jack and Jill.” She’s currently working on the 2012 film, “Struck By Lightning,” starring Christina Hendricks, Chris Colfer and Sarah Highland. Just in time for holiday gift giving, “The Help” was released on DVD this past Tuesday.
If you are in the Washington, D.C. area this weekend, tune in to “Essentials of Healthy Living” on Federal News Radio (1500 AM) on Sunday to hear Boiron pharmacist Christophe Merville’s interview with host and licensed nutritionist Dana Laake. Dr. Merville and Laake will explore natural treatment options for everyday aches and pains common for this time of year—whether it’s from shoveling snow, slipping on the ice, or decorating your home for the holidays. Dr. Merville shares his recommendations for localized pain relief, including using Arnicare Gel, a safe, natural homeopathic medicine for muscle pain and stiffness, swelling from injuries, and bruising.
“Essentials of Healthy Living” airs every Sunday from 10-11 a.m. on 1500 AM, Federal News Radio (WFED). Not from the D.C. area? Listen to EHL live on the web. Missed the interview? Check EHL’s archives to listen to the show.
EHL is brought to you by Village Green Apothecary in Bethesda, Maryland. An integrative pharmacy, Village Green offers vitamins, nutritional supplements, kosher vitamins and healthy living products at discount prices, as well as prescription drugs and custom compounding. The store’s 45 specialists (pharmacists, nutritionists and herbalists) work with its customers to create personalized health plans. Visit Village Green Apothecary at www.myvillagegreen.com.
Today, the United States celebrates National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day in honor of the Americans who fought in the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor 70 years ago. Though it’s not a federal holiday—government offices and schools remain open—the American flag should be flown at half-staff, and memorial services are being held nationwide, including at the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, to honor the men and women who served our country on this day, and throughout World War II. Please join Boiron USA in remembering these veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
Handwashing Helps to Prevent Illness
Frequent handwashing is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and spreading illness among your family members, in daycares and schools, and in the workplace. So in honor of National Handwashing Awareness Week (December 5-9), here are some great tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on when and how to wash your hands properly.
When should you wash your hands?
- Before, during and after preparing food
- Before eating food
- Before and after caring for someone who is sick
- Before and after treating a cut or wound
- After using the toilet
- After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has used the toilet
- After blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing
- After touching an animal, animal feed or animal waste
- After touching garbage
Chestal Featured on NBC Miami
Hey Miami, check it out—a recent segment of NBC Miami featured our very own Chestal and Children’s Chestal cough syrups! Anchor Trina Robinson and pharmacist Jim Morelli chat about ways to keep your family healthy this winter, including what to keep in your medicine cabinet and taking Chestal at the first sign of a cough. Click here to view the entire segment and learn more great tips from Jim.
Now available in the cough, cold and flu section or in the children’s section of your local CVS, Rite Aid or Walgreens, and in independent pharmacies and natural product stores nationwide, Chestal relieves all types of common coughs. Safe for everyone ages two and up, this cough syrup combines natural homeopathic medicines with a sweet-tasting honey base. Chestal is non-drowsy and has no drug interactions. For more information on Chestal and Children’s Chestal, visit www.Chestal.com or www.ChildrensChestal.com, or check us out on Facebook or Twitter.
Check it out—a recent segment of ABC News’ “Healthy Living” features our very own Oscillococcinum! Host Tanya Rivero and Dr. Vincent Pedre discuss ways to stay healthy throughout the holiday season, including taking Oscillo at the first sign of flu-like symptoms.
Safe for everyone ages 2 and up, Oscillo’s great-tasting, easy-to-take pellets have no side effects and no drug interactions. Oscillo is widely available at Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, Target and Whole Foods, plus independent pharmacies and natural product stores nationwide. For more information on Oscillo, visit www.Oscillo.com, or check us out on Facebook and Twitter.
About Dr. Pedre: Dr. Vincent M. Pedre, medical director of Pedre Integrative Health and president of Dr. Pedre Wellness, is a board-certified internist in private practice in New York City since 2004. His philosophy and practices are a blend of both Western and Eastern medical traditions. He is a clinical instructor in medicine at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, as well as certified in yoga and medical acupuncture. For more information on Dr. Pedre, visit www.pedremd.com, follow him on Twitter, or check out his blog.
Are you a fan of Oscillococcinum AND entertainment magazines? Then you’re in luck! This week’s National Examiner, on newsstands now, highlights the benefits of our top-selling natural flu medicine, Oscillococcinum. Pick up your copy for a chance to win a free box of Oscillo, and be prepared to fight flu-like symptoms this winter. For more information on Oscillo, visit www.oscillo.com or check out our Facebook page. And look for a giveaway featuring Chestal cough syrup in an upcoming issue of NE!
Forget the turkey, the cranberry sauce, the stuffing, the pumpkin pie, and the football. Thanksgiving’s over and it’s time for…shopping! But not just regular shopping—it’s Black Friday-wake up at 2 a.m.-park your car three miles from the mall-stand in line for two hours-shopping. Patience is greatly needed but may be missed during post-Thanksgiving shopping, so to ease your stress, keep Sedalia tablets on hand. Sedalia relieves nervousness, hypersensitivity and irritability due to stress (cut off in the parking lot or in the checkout line more times than you can count?!) without side effects or risk of dependency. And don’t forget your Arnicare Gel—this non-sticky, non-greasy gel offers fast relief for aching feet and sore muscles caused by carrying way too many bags. A tube of the gel fits conveniently inside your purse or pocket—apply it at the first sign of pain, and keep on shopping!
For most of us, the Thanksgiving holiday is spent with family and friends, enjoying good conversation, great food, and maybe even some decent football. But before you carve that turkey tomorrow, check out these fun Thanksgiving facts:
- Sarah Josepha Hale, an American magazine editor and author of the popular nursery rhyme, “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” persuaded President Abraham Lincoln to declare Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863.
- The American Automobile Association (AAA) estimated that 42.2 million Americans traveled 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in 2010.
- Three towns in the U.S. take their name from the traditional Thanksgiving bird: Turkey, TX (pop. 465); Turkey Creek, LA (pop. 363); and Turkey, NC (pop. 270).
- Originally known as Macy’s Christmas Parade—to signify the launch of the Christmas shopping season—the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade took place in New York City in 1924. It was launched by Macy’s employees and featured animals from the Central Park Zoo. Today, some three million people attend the annual parade and another 44 million watch it on television.
Despite low flu activity throughout the United States, it’s likely that you’ve already encountered your first sick colleague or that your child has already been sent home from school with a fever and a hacking cough. So when the flu finally does hit your city, and your home, be prepared. Check out Boiron pharmacist Christophe Merville’s podcast, “Homeopathy for Cold and Flu Season,” on “Whole Story,” the official Whole Foods Market blog. Listen as Christophe explains the safety, effectiveness and benefits of homeopathic medicines, especially during cough, cold and flu season, and other basic tips for staying well this winter. And share some of your own stay-well tips with us in the comments below or on our Facebook page.
“Whole Story” is the official blog of Whole Foods Market. Passionate about healthy foods and a healthy planet, Whole Foods Market is the world’s leading natural and organic grocer. For more information or to find the Whole Foods nearest you, visit www.wholefoodsmarket.com.
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 premieres today in movie theaters nationwide, and we have the scoop on one of its stars–Alex Meraz! With Arnicare in his medicine cabinet and a wife who’s “big into homeopathy and used to study it,” Meraz is in good hands when it comes to relieving his sore muscles after a hard day’s work on The Twilight Saga movie set. Meraz plays Paul, the leader of the werewolf pack, which unfortunately means he deals with his fair share of bumps and bruises.
“My wife and I love the Arnicare Gel. We have used it before,” says Meraz.
Arnicare Gel works to relieve muscle pain and stiffness due to minor injuries, overexertion and falls, and to reduce swelling and discoloration from bruises. Arnicare is available in two other topical forms—cream and ointment, as well as oral tablets and pellets.
While Meraz is best known for his role in The Twilight Saga, he can also be seen in this year’s drama/thriller The Roommate, with Leighton Meester and Minka Kelly.
Attention all smokers! Did you know that tomorrow is the 36th Great American Smokeout? Sponsored by the American Cancer Society (ACS), this day is observed on the third Thursday of November every year to encourage smokers to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day.
According to the ACS, only about four to seven percent of people are able to quit smoking on any given attempt without medicines or other help. For others, kicking the habit may require more than just will power or sheer determination. Homeopathy offers safe and reliable medicines that can treat symptoms associated with smoking cessation efforts. Two of the most often used single homeopathic medicines, Lobelia inflata and Nux vomica, can be used to help kick the habit. Lobelia inflata 6C relieves tobacco cravings, while Nux vomica 30C relieves irritability and the need to eat. These two single medicines can be combined without risk of interaction, and they’re available at most health food stores and independent pharmacies. Click here for more information on these medicines.
And for more information on how you can quit smoking, visit the ACS website for this helpful guide.
Since its inception in 1997, America Recycles Day, recognized every November 15, has celebrated the successes of recycling while providing an educational platform that helps raise awareness about the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling—every day—all throughout the year. 
America Recycles Day is a national initiative of Keep America Beautiful, Inc. (KAB), the nation’s largest volunteer-based community action and education organization.
Online registration is now open for local organizers to schedule events in their communities and gain access to valuable resources such as best practices guides, posters (on recycled paper), banners (made from recycled plastic bottles), pencils (made from recycled newspaper), buttons (made from recycled steel), and much more. Access to these collateral materials and/or downloadable resources are available to any organization ranging from state and municipal governments to local “green teams” or scouting troops.
If you live in or are visiting the Washington, D.C. area, tune in to “Essentials of Healthy Living” on Federal News Radio (1500 AM) this Sunday, November 13, to hear Boiron pharmacist Christophe Merville’s interview with Dana Laake, host and licensed nutritionist. During “Homeopathy: What It Is, How It Works and Its Many Benefits,” Christophe and Laake will discuss seasonal issues such as holiday gatherings connecting children, who catch six to 10 colds a year, with susceptible older grandparents. 
Find out from Christophe how homeopathic medicines offer safe, economical cough, cold and flu relief choices for the whole household to decrease your chances of losing sleep to a hacking cough or staying home from work with the flu. Christophe will also discuss Nux vomica—a great secret for relief from overeating and drinking during the holidays.
“Essentials of Healthy Living” airs every Sunday from 10-11 a.m. on 1500 AM, Federal News Radio (WFED). Not from the D.C. area? Listen to EHL live on the web. Might miss Christophe’s interview? Check EHL’s archives to listen to the show. You’ll also have a second chance to hear Christophe on EHL on Sunday, December 11. He’ll review how Arnicare Gel can help with sore muscles after shoveling snow, falling on ice, decorating the house or just playing with the kids.
EHL is brought to you by Village Green Apothecary in Bethesda, Maryland. An integrative pharmacy, Village Green offers vitamins, nutritional supplements, kosher vitamins and healthy living products at discount prices, as well as prescription drugs and custom compounding. The store’s 45 specialists (pharmacists, nutritionists and herbalists) work with its customers to create personalized health plans. Visit Village Green Apothecary at www.myvillagegreen.com.
The Veterans Day National Ceremony will be held today at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. with a prelude concert by the United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” inside the Memorial Amphitheater and continues with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns at 11 a.m. The event will conclude with a ceremony inside the Amphitheater with a parade of colors by veterans’ organizations and remarks from dignitaries. Intended to honor and thank all who served in the United States Armed Forces, this year’s event is hosted by Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki, Russell C. Vowinkel, Commander-in-Chief of the Military Order of the World Wars, and Major General Michael S. Linnington, Commander of the U.S. Army Military District of Washington and the Joint Force Headquarters–National Capital Region. 
Can’t make it to Washington, D.C.? Click here for a list of regional observances being held nationwide today.
Join Boiron USA in thanking America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Happy Veterans Day!
At the peak of her career, classical homeopathy and health care columnist Katina Makris was stricken with a mysterious “flu.” Only after five years of torment—two completely bedridden—and devastating blows to her professional and family life was Katina’s illness finally diagnosed as Lyme disease. But diagnosis was only the beginning of her journey toward healing. 
Part recovery memoir and part resource guide, Katina’s Out of the Woods provides vital alternative medical, emotional and spiritual support, and reaffirms the power of hope for anyone grappling with a life-shattering chronic illness. USA Book News recently honored Out of the Woods as a “Best Books 2011″ Awards finalist in the health/alternative medicine category. We hope you enjoy these excerpts from the “Classical Homeopathy” chapter in Out of the Woods:
Classical homeopathy is a comprehensive branch of alternative medicine that has been in existence since the late 1700s. The founder, a German research scientist named Samuel Hahnemann, brought to light two intrinsic principals, which are the cornerstones of this healing discipline. The first, known as “the Law of Similars,” states that something that can cause a disease can also cure it. The second is the magic of “the minimum dose,” which is the least amount of substance to be used for curative purposes, but not to induce side effects.
Classical homeopathy offers highly valuable support in the treatment of Lyme disease. Individual remedies may be prescribed to treat the various acute symptoms that plague the individual, whether joint pain, stomach irregularities, headaches, depression, anxiety, or insomnia. All such states are greatly aided by the fine workings of homeopathic remedies.
As more and more families seek healthy, safe and effective alternatives to conventional medications and treatments, the National Center for Homeopathy (NCH) is using Facebook to provide consumers with helpful information on homeopathy. Boiron USA is a proud sponsor of the NCH, and we encourage you to like the NCH Facebook page, leave a comment, photo or story, and ask your friends and family to visit and like the page too. By taking this step, you’re helping the NCH bring homeopathy to even more households in America. For more information on the NCH, visit www.homeopathic.org.
An expert in integrative care, Dr. Lauri Grossman is a licensed chiropractor and homeopath and chairs the Department of Humanism at the American Medical College of Homeopathy. As a project coordinator for Homeopaths Without Borders, Dr. Grossman led a team of health care professionals on several trips to Haiti after the January 2010 earthquake, to educate the country’s doctors and nurses on how homeopathic medicines can treat a variety of conditions. Dr. Grossman recently shared with us some exciting news for the homeopathic community:
This year brought good news to the homeopathic community in America. In April, two bills were signed by Arizona governor Jan Brewer that support and help to professionalize the practice of homeopathy in that state.
The first bill (SB 1175) establishes a new category of practice—the Doctor of Homeopathy. Practitioners who graduate from homeopathic medical schools will now be allowed to call themselves homeopathic doctors and will be licensed to practice after they pass a licensing exam administered by the Arizona Board of Homeopathic and Integrated Medicine Examiners.The second bill (SB 1382) allows homeopathic practitioners who are practicing under the current freedom legislation in the state to now call themselves homeopaths or homeopathic practitioners.
These two bills help to recognize homeopathy as an important part of American health care. They also recognize the practice of homeopathy as an emerging profession. Given the success of these bills in Arizona, other states are expected to follow suit. Stay tuned as we keep you posted.
For more information on Dr. Grossman’s efforts, please visit www.homeopathycafe.com.
P.S. Don’t forget! Daylight Savings Time ends this Sunday, Nov. 6 at 2 a.m. Set your clocks back ONE hour before heading to bed on Saturday night, and enjoy your extra hour of sleep!
Boiron USA is partnering with Patch Adams, M.D. to support the Gesundheit! Institute and its mission to provide free, holistic medical care to those in need around the world. Starting this month and running through the winter, Boiron will donate a portion of proceeds from the purchase of Arnicare products from specially marked displays at select Whole Foods and other natural product stores across the country to the not-for-profit health care organization. The Gesundheit! Institute, founded by Patch in 1971, has offered holistic medical care to tens of thousands, given workshops and lectures in over 65 countries, built and supported clinics, schools, and orphanages from El Salvador to Cambodia, and brought the joy of clowning to parts of the world damaged by violence and injustice. For more information on Patch and the Gesundheit! Institute, visit www.patchadams.org. Look for these displays popping up in a store near you, and help support a great cause!
