How to Save $7,900 Per Year

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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-

8491 or email hungryheartsfumc@gmail.com.

Biblical Health Tip…

Fighting Filthy Flies

In the Bible Satan is sometimes called Baalzebub

(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?

Take care of your feet! Pamper yourself with our comfort

hosiery, footwear, and socks. Qualifying patients are eligible

for Dr. Comfort Shoes and Prescription Inserts. Stop by

any time during business hours for a FREE fitting!

You Can Get Your Life Back FREE SEMINAR, TUES, NOV 10, 7-8PM

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 inquiry@NorlandRx.com.

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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.

In this Issue:

How to Save $7,900 Per Year ................................... Pg 1

Fighting Filthy Flies .................................................. Pg 2

Four Health Concerns After Menopause................ Pg 3

Norland Text Notifications ....................................... Pg 3

11/10, 7-8pm: FREE Menopause: You Can Get Your

Life Back Seminar

11/17, 7-8pm: FREE Diabetes Sweet Spot Seminar:

What is Slowing You Down?

11/18, 10:30-11:30am: FREE Diabetes Sweet Spot

Seminar: What is Slowing You Down?

(Chambersburg Senior Center)

12/3: CHRISTMAS

OPEN HOUSE!!!

Save the date!

Seating for the seminars is

limited. Reserve your spot:

(717) 217-6790 or

inquiry@NorlandRx.com

Big Savings for Women

After talking to women doing hormone replace-

ment therapy consultations, it is clear that a good

vitamin and supplement regimen would help them feel better

and maintain health. It was also clear that as we talked about the

vitamins and supplements, there had to be an easier way.

Based on our experience and research, we found what we be-

lieve is a great solution at a great price: the Essential Female

Pack from Douglas Laboratories. Inside the Essential Female

Pack container are 30 packs of supplements. Each pack contains

the supplements you should take on any given day:

2-A-Day Multiple Vitamin Tablets (50mg Calcium, 25mg

Magnesium, and 1,000iu Vitamin D, and

more)

3 Tablets of Calcium Plus Magnesium

(750mg Calcium, 375mg Magnesium, 400iu

Vitamin D)

1 Fish Oil Soft Gel (600mg EPA, 400mg

DHA, 1,000iu Vitamin D)

1 Probiotic Capsule

If you were to buy all these products sepa-

rately, the total cost would be $103.33. The

Essential Female Pack costs just $67.98!

Tracie Roles

Keep an eye out for the 2015 Gift Guide. Coming soon!

Get Your FREE Gift! We want to encourage you to take advantage of our FREE

services.

First, if you are taking four or more medications each month,

sign-up for our RxSync program. With RxSync, we will

synchronize all of your prescriptions to fill at the same time

each month and we will proactively fill and deliver them to

you for FREE (within a 20 mile radius of the pharmacy).

Another great FREE service we offer is an annual Medication

Therapy Management (MTM) consultation for RxSync

patients. During an MTM consultation a pharmacist will review your medications and supplements to

see how you can save money, help you manage side effects, and answer any questions you may have.

Now About that FREE Gift... If you are, or become, an RxSync patient and schedule your MTM consultation before January 1,

2016, you will receive a FREE gift! Consider it our way of thanking you for being proactive about

your health! Stop in or give us a call today, and ask any of our team members for details!