tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6924864014313417812024-02-21T08:54:49.364-08:00Naturopathic Family Care NewsDedicated to providing quality science-based information about alternative and complementary medicine. Our team consists of licensed naturopathic physicians, chiropractic doctors, and acupuncturists, all of whom are practicing physicians at Naturopathic Family Care in Phoenix, Arizona. www.4wecare.com Our goal is to publish useful health related tips which readers can use to improve both their health and the health of their families.Naturopathic Family Carehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11936073794613441583noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692486401431341781.post-91641395993168085202012-04-12T10:50:00.008-07:002012-04-16T16:04:28.349-07:00April's Healthy News You Can Use!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy23X-FTxSQzFlBmiuhuwvpRs7Jq6tI-PL4wYAAMRzcZ14EThwCpvbJXDHN9l9vQMD7Sy3EkDAH1BW7mWsE4MBJlpeF5SEfkICI_n2sm0bupzKNz8tXZJCw_uykuggvKnBxCDo8-8qgPwI/s1600/healthy2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 200px; height: 173px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732138271088547554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy23X-FTxSQzFlBmiuhuwvpRs7Jq6tI-PL4wYAAMRzcZ14EThwCpvbJXDHN9l9vQMD7Sy3EkDAH1BW7mWsE4MBJlpeF5SEfkICI_n2sm0bupzKNz8tXZJCw_uykuggvKnBxCDo8-8qgPwI/s200/healthy2.jpg" /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4EoBdYYPMOVpVPouhuQUdR0ZU6yUncXk2rdcX9_PfjeyOyGV7N9VNDUrd660ySDu8V7qeC4YgWcDPBOLLU78dVVjCNanQnJSEhBpj124wd2Q8JmKj1BntP0LtMIwS-vgw5AQF2XqPeq2c/s1600/death-pills.jpg"></a> <!--StartFragment--></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><span><b>Urinary Tract Infections and Women's Health</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span">By Marianne Marchese, ND</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span">Ten to twenty percent of all women have some kind of urinary discomfort or infection at least once a year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Acute uncomplicated cystitis and recurrent cystitis are two important categories of urinary tract infections in adults.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A narrow spectrum of bacteria causes infections in young women with cystitis: Escherichia coli in 80 percent, Staphylococcus saprophyticus in 5 to 15 percent, and occasionally klebsiella species, Proteus mirabilis, or on occasion other microorganisms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sexual intercourse, diaphragm use and a spermicide, possibly spermicide used alone, delayed post-coital urination, and a history of a recent urinary tract infection, all increase the risk of infection.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Women who present with painful urination usually have either acute cystitis; acute urethritis due to Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhea, or herpes simplex virus; or vaginitis due to candida or trichomonas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These problems can usually be differentiated on the basis of presenting symptoms, physical exam and urinalysis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A urine culture, vaginal culture and Chlamydia testing may be needed.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>Postmenopausal women may also have frequent infections and are often due to residual urine after voiding or the lack of estrogen causing marked changes in the vaginal microflora including loss of lactobacilli and increased colonization by E. coli. These women often benefit from the use of vaginal estrogen cream. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span">Therapeutic Approach:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span">For most bladder infections, a naturopathic approach is usually very effective and the infection resolves quickly and without recurrence or complications. The primary goals are to:</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText2"><span>1. Enhance internal defenses against the infection by providing immune support.<?xml:namespace prefix = o /><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText2"><span>2. Restore vaginal microflora<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText2"><span>3. Promote a proper pH<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText2"><span>4. Prevent bacteria from adhering to the bladder epithelium.</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText2"><span>Increasing the urinary flow is important and easily accomplished by increasing the quantity of liquids.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Water and herbal teas related to the treatment goals are the most logical choices.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>64 ounces is the common recommendation.</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText2"><span>No natural approach to cystitis would be complete without mention of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">cranberry</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cranberry juice has been frequently used as a home remedy by women for decades.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Several studies have shown that cranberries and cranberry juice are effective in women with active urinary tract infections. In one study, 16 ounces of cranberry juice daily was effective in 73% of individuals with an active infection. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many people still think that the action of cranberry juice is due to acidifying the urine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, recent studies have shown that cranberry juice reduces the ability of E. coli to adhere to the lining of the bladder and urethra.</span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText2"><span>One of the most useful herbs for bladder infection is uva ursi (Arctostaphylos uva ursi), also known as bearberry or upland cranberry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The antiseptic, antibacterial and astringent activity of uva ursi is largely due to its arbutin content.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Uva ursi is especially active against E. coli as well as having diuretic properties.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Uva ursi has also been used with recurrent bladder infections and was very effective in a double-blind study of 57 women.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After one year, five of twenty seven women had a recurrence in the placebo group while none of thirty women had a recurrence in the uva ursi group.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText2"><span>Pipsissewa, a Native remedy of the Pacific Northwest, is a traditional remedy for urinary infections.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The mildly antimicrobial effects have been attributed to its arbutin content. Other naturopathic remedies include the use of D-Manose, buchu leaf and homeopathy. There are over 20 different homeopathic remedies for UTI’s and need to be individualized to the woman’s symptoms. The most common homeopathic UTI remedy is staphysagria. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText2"><span class="Apple-style-span">Naturopathic treatments for urinary tract infections in women are very safe and effective once other causes of UTI symptoms are ruled out. If treated early and appropriately a urinary tract infection resolves quickly and without complications. </span></p><p class="MsoBodyText2"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To schedule an appointment with Dr. Marchese call our front desk at 602-493-2273.</span></p><p class="MsoBodyText2"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoBodyText2"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline;" class="Apple-style-span"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 200px; height: 192px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732120603260258562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh491obXvXlFOKdKRrbIPwgifsdt2WThyz7y98UtogXmVTR3qBJdA9pL2gi43BwBLtF62l0hfSiI-XldB1hcbQLMucjNewjA0wVrSXzIIbqSpnY4V9me5BkiL4jut48qZQ5b5l-HHxgRM-E/s200/death-pills.jpg" /></span><p class="MsoBodyText2"><b><br /></b></p><p class="MsoBodyText2"><b>Sick Sleep</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>By Jake Psenka, ND</b><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">This last month some research was published which stated that the use of some types of prescription sleep aids were associated with a 3.6-fold increased risk of death.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s a nearly quadrupling of a person’s risk of dying, and puts the risk of using these medications on par with the risk a regular smoker has of developing lung cancer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of the most surprising findings of this research was that even modest use, described as using a mere 18 pills PER YEAR, was associated with a nearly 4-fold increase in risk of death.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>More regular users of these medications had even more exaggerated risk, and it was estimated that 320,000-507,000 people died in the US in 2010 as a result of using these medications.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">So what are these drugs?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are the sleep aids that you’ve likely heard of:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>zolpidem (Ambien), temazepam (Restoril), eszopicolne (Lunesta), zaleplon (Sonata) and others such as benzodiazepines, barbituates, and sedative antihistamines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The drug with the highest mortality risk was Lunesta.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Nearly everyone has trouble sleeping at some time or another.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At our office it’s not uncommon to see 5 or 6 people each week with sleep issues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After spending some time talking with people it is generally evident why they have a problem, and the most common reason is stress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The scene generally plays out like this….a tired person goes to bed, they lie down and close their eyes, and just when they start to drift off their mind lands on some particular thought.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then the mind fixates on that thought, and that thought leads to others, and pretty soon the wheels start turining and the person can’t stop the thoughts and the stress caused by them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At this point sleep isn’t coming easy.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">The other common cause of insomnia occurs when someone tries to go to sleep right after being exposed to some sort of stress-inducing event or activity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>An example would be “waiter dreams.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>People who wait tables work in a high-anxiety world, and sometimes those people will dream about their jobs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While I was in medical school I waited tables at a restaurant and would frequently have fitful sleep after working.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On more than one occasion I would jolt awake after dreaming of myself in a panic because I had forgot the catsup.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Of course there are other reasons for insomnia, it just seems that stress and anxiety are the most common problems for people struggling with sleep.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s really not the stress that is the root of the problem either.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The real problem is the amount of unchecked stress a person has to deal with everyday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unchecked stress is stress that has no outlet, or put another way, it is the condition of having stress without having enough techniques in place to adequately compensate for life’s stressors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Stress compensation techniques can be many different things depending on the person.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A person’s anti-stress could be exercise, yoga, art, meditation, or guided imagery it could even be needlepoint.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The only requirement is that it has to be something that induces that zen-like state where the mind flows freely and is no longer burdened by the “have to’s” and “gotta do’s” of everyday life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When someone participates in stress compensation their overall anxiety and stress levels are significantly reduced.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This can be so effective that those people who do incorporate stress reduction techniques into their lives have much improved sleep.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not to mention that they have a decreased risk of developing several other stress-related illnesses as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">It is unfortunate that people are often given a medication before they are educated about natural ways, like stress reduction, to improve their sleep.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s even more unfortunate that sleep medications are habit forming and difficult to stop taking once started.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With this new information regarding the danger of taking these drugs many people are going to find themselves in a sort of insomnia limbo- if they don’t sleep they feel terrible, and if they take the medications they are putting themselves at risk.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Thankfully there are options.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are several very good natural sleep aids that can be used in place of medications.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Melatonin, valerian root, and chamomile are just a couple of examples of natural products that have worked for many people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some people might have an imbalance of certain brain chemicals that are causing them to have sleep troubles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Several laboratory tests are now available to help determine if this is an issue. Addressing the high amounts of stress is the first and most important step to resolving poor sleep habits.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, many will find it helpful to take a natural sleep aid while beginning a stress-lowering program.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are interested in learning more about reducing stress and natural approaches to improving sleep call 602-493-2273 today to schedule an appointment.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <!--EndFragment--></div>Naturopathic Family Carehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11936073794613441583noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692486401431341781.post-56492162325287762002012-03-11T16:26:00.030-07:002012-03-19T14:47:09.684-07:00March Healthy News You Can Use<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="left"><b></b></div><br /><strong>Welcome to the March edition of Longevity Medical Health Center's newsletter. Spring has officially sprung in Arizona- the weather is perfect for getting active outside, and it's also perfect for spring allergies. We have two great articles to share this month on both muscular <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">sprains</span> and strains, as well as the connection between <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">allergies</span> and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">migraine</span> headache.</strong><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><b><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 309px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5719429613058387138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFXOfi2MqVCDMQ-DZ71eOMnuNTqQ8cTRucIPBpdoHoh3yf6AjeyoSwELgVx8MKYXRUgTQQw9fr2pLGNaAr3mW_ARWXi9HUAEzC5qf6XTRWgGs4GHdvEHjfVbx0Q-kH-Q68HfyUsSAl5ZRW/s320/Screen+Shot+2012-03-13+at+10.07.21+AM.png" /></b></p><br /><br /><br /><b>Make sure to check the information to the right of this page to see the upcoming lectures for March and April.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>We have also added several excellent new products to our online <a href="http://www.nfcpharm.com/"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">medicinary</span></a>.</b><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><b><!--?xml:namespace prefix = o /--><o:p></o:p></b></p><b><span style="color:#33cc00;">Is There An Allergy Migraine Connection?</span></b><br /><br /><a href="http://www.4wecare.com/physician/jonathan_psenka.aspx">By Jake <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Psenka</span>, ND</a><br /><br />There is a common theme that resonates throughout many of the most common health problems see in medicine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>This factor plays a central in many conditions and influences the presentation of and course of many, many health problems.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>This factor is inflammation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Inflammation is a term which describes a state in which the body is calling out for help.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Inflammation occurs during cold season, and invigorates the immune system to find and eliminate the offending microbe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Inflammation also a major player in the development of lifestyle-related ailments such as metabolic syndrome, heart disease, and cancer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It is well known to anyone who suffers from allergies that one of the best ways to control allergic symptoms is to take an anti-histamine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>What might not be as commonly known is that anti-histamines work by inhibiting an inflammatory signal that triggers the release of histamine in the body.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Inhibiting histamine leads to eyes that are less itchy, noses that are less runny, and stops sneezes that will knock you off your chair.<br /><br />Another condition that is worsened by increased inflammation is migraine headaches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Recently, a group of researchers investigated the effect that specific <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">sublingual</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">immunotherapy</span> had on migraine sufferers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>These researchers first identified respiratory allergies in the group being studied and then compounded a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">sublingual</span> allergy serum based on each individual’s allergic profile.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Study participants were then administered their <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">sublingual</span> allergy serum and asked not to take any form of migraine medicine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The participants were then asked questioned to determine the effect their serum had on the occurrence and severity of migraines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>When the study was completed the researchers reported that there was a decline in the patient’s inflammation levels, and there was also that they believed treatment of allergies may have a place in the management of migraines.<br /><br />I found this study really interesting because of the way that it illustrated that two seemingly unrelated health problems have a common thread running between them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Patients are often looking for ways to manage their allergies, especially during the springtime, which is right around the corner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Over the past two years we have been offering patient-specific <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">sublingual</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">immunotherapy</span> (SLIT) in the office, and have received fantastic reviews from the grand majority of patients using it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>With this new research the use of SLIT might be considered in patients with persistent migraines, and especially if allergies are part of the overall symptom picture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>For more information regarding on our patient-specific SLIT formulation click <a href="http://www.4wecare.com/services/allergy.aspx">here</a>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); "><b><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">Prolozone</span> for Damaged Joints, A Non-Surgical Solution for Injured Joints & Chronic Pain.</b></span><br /><p><a href="http://www.4wecare.com/physician/andrea_purcell.aspx">By Andrea Purcell, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">NMD</span></a><br /><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(38,38,38)" class="Apple-style-span"><b>Body Wear & Tear As We Age:</b></span><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(38,38,38)" class="Apple-style-span">As we age, trauma from injuries accumulates in the connective tissue of our bodies, specifically, the ligaments, tendons and joints. As one joint becomes injured it affects the surrounding joints and then multiple joints frequently become involved. A good way to think about the joints is like the tires on a car, tires need to be rotated, checked for air, and replaced when they get worn down. This is exactly what happens to our joints. The goal with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">prolozone</span> therapy is to keep the joint functioning as long as possible without having to replace it. In this example, we are working with the healing ability of the body to get as much mileage out of the joint as possible.</span><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(38,38,38);font-family:Georgia;" class="Apple-style-span">Additionally, as we age declining hormone levels can exacerbate the damaged areas, due to a decrease in muscle mass and less elasticity inside the joint. This places additional stress on the joints causing pain syndromes that reflect a lifetime of repeated injury and internal joint breakdown.</span><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(38, 38, 38); font-family:Georgia;"><b>Low back Pain:</b></span></p><span style="color: rgb(38, 38, 38); font-family:Georgia;" class="Apple-style-span">Low back pain is often caused by repetitive strain of the ligaments of the lumbar spine and the sacroiliac joint; this is one of the most common injuries that people sustain. An unstable sacroiliac joint affects the entire spine and aggravates most back pain including sciatica. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">Prolozone</span> is extremely effective at healing back pain caused by sacroiliac injuries.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(38, 38, 38); " class="Apple-style-span">There are two main areas that require assessment in low back pain and both may be involved.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(38, 38, 38); font-family:Georgia;" class="Apple-style-span">1) Sacroiliac ligaments are the most frequent cause of unresolved chronic low back pain in patients. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">Prolozone</span> is very effective is stabilizing low back pain from the sacroiliac ligaments.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(38, 38, 38); font-family:Georgia;" class="Apple-style-span">2) Lumbar spine and disk injuries. These require careful assessment as pain may be from several areas.</span><br /><br /><b><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Note from Dr. Purcell:</span></b><br /><i><span style="font-family:Georgia;">*Pain syndromes can be corrected with <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">naturopathic</span> medicine, proper hormone restoration, exercise and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-error">prolozone</span>.</span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family:Georgia;">*<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-error">Prolozone</span> is effective at eliminating back pain, and healing injuries.</span></i><br /><p style="mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:Georgia;">*<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-error">Prolozone</span> repairs the stretched and unstable ligaments and damaged connective tissue.</span></i></p><p style="mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:Georgia;">When the ligament strength is restored, the muscles relax; this decreases pain and increases range of motion. Then specific exercises need to be performed to stabilize the joint.</span></i></p><i><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Patients often have <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-error">MRI's</span> and X-rays and we ask that you bring your reports to your visit. If you have films or <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-error">CD's</span> bring them also. Reports indicate if spinal degeneration, herniated disks, joint damage and arthritic changes are mild, moderate or severe. We assess these carefully looking for the significant areas that can be treated effectively.</span></i><br /><p style="mso-pagination: none; mso-layout-grid-align: none" class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><strong>Conditions successfully treated:</strong></span></i></p><i><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Low back</span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Sacroiliac</span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Cartilage injuries</span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Knee pain</span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Shoulder injuries</span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Tennis elbow</span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Upper back pain</span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Sciatica</span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Ankle sprains</span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Torn meniscus</span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family:Georgia;">Arthritis</span></i><br /><strong><i><span style="font-family:Georgia;"><br /></span></i></strong><div><span>-Be Healthy, Happy & Holistic</span><!--EndFragment--></div>Naturopathic Family Carehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11936073794613441583noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692486401431341781.post-76088136230951258902012-02-14T04:06:00.000-08:002012-02-20T16:45:22.853-08:00<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><p><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">Greetings and Happy Valentine's Day!</span></b><br /><br />It's been a great beginning of the new year so far, and we're sure that February will be no different! The big news this month is that Dr. Shahrzad Orona is having her 10 year anniversary at the clinic this month! If you see her in the clinic wish her a happy anniversary!<br /></p><br /><br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709132800265614194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwhjxayNcI4re2gRTLn0fuaqLa1LlKasXHRo8bZTSxasYBwR2UFyOMfRC1IqzB5RDk3t74Ig8n15BQTAcOR43bJFJ6XtzuRNNF2OMU2R2XhwGV_OCwpQtoMzYcO1S57Smo7cJZxUYGzybo/s400/1_2D08C7C8-FA6C-4532-BA4B-9FEBB9E84EB6.jpg" /><br /><br /><br />We're also proud to say that our doctors and staff are keeping up with their New Year's resolutions. This past weekend our team competed in the Super Spartan Race held in Chandler. While we didn't take first place, we did all make it though the finish line of this 8.5 mile obstacle course race. More importantly, having a team and being signed up for this event helped to keep us motivated and stay on track with our exercise goals.<br /><br />Speaking of exercise, we've expanded on our weight loss program and are now offering additional physical training options in the office. If you've been trying to start an exercise routine but need some help getting started, this is something you should take advantage of. Call today for more information.<br /><br /><strong>Are you ready for allergy season?</strong> </p><br /><p>Want to find out about the best natural ways to kiss this allergies goodbye? We're having a free lecture and talking all about allergies on Wednesday, March 7th at 6:00pm.<br /><br />We have a couple of article to share this month. Dr. Andrea Purcell has posted an interview she recently completed regarding positive health effects of healthy eating. Dr. Jake Psenka reviews the American Cancer Society's latest publication on cancer prevention strategies.</p><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><b>Interview with Dr. Purcell - Upcoming Lecture on Food Pharmacy</b></span></u> </p><br /><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Q: </b>Why is it so important for us to take responsibility for our health? </span><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">A: </b>Because no one is going to do it for us. We have control of what is on our fork everyday, our fork is powerful.</span><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><?xml:namespace prefix = o /><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"></span></o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Q:</b> Do you believe that we have the ability to change our health by what we put into our bodies every day.</span><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">A:</b> Absolutely, AND that means that we can prevent disease.</span></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Q: </b>What exactly do you mean by that?</span></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">A:</b> What we eat either brings us closer to or farther away from disease. If we change our food choices we change our health. It is so important to know what to choose. Nutritional education is lacking.</span><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Q:</b> Do you have a motto and what is it? </span><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">A:</b> Yes, I do, <span style="color:red;">Health begins on the inside and shines through to the outside.</span> There is nothing that we can superficially apply that takes the place of nourishing vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that come from food. These items found in fruits and vegetables decrease inflammation, are detoxifying, and enhance elasticity throughout the body.</span><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Q:</b> Are you saying that eating healthy keeps us young?</span><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">A:</b> Yes, it enhances the quality of our cell membranes keeping them healthy and strong and less susceptible to damage. Really what food provides is so amazing, that once we become aware of it we want to eat that way all the time.</span><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"></span></o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Q:</b> You have a lecture coming up at your office on Wednesday February 15<sup>th</sup> at 6pm?</span><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">A:</b> Yes, a lecture on Food Pharmacy. Basically, how to use food as medicine. My goal is for people to have the nutritional knowledge to consciously choose foods that they know will prevent disease. I encourage everyone to come out, we’re going to learn a lot and have some fun.</span><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Cancer Prevention by <a href="http://www.4wecare.com/physician/jonathan_psenka.aspx">Jake Psenka, ND</a></b><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal">The American Cancer Society published their guidelines on nutrition and physical activity for cancer prevention this month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I typically like these guidelines, however they haven’t seemed to change much in recent memory.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I’m pretty sure that most people have heard the message that eating right, exercising consistently, and maintaining a healthy body weight are all proven to reduce the risk of developing cancer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Of course these guidelines are not only good for preventing cancer, but when followed they significantly reduce the incidence of other chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Unfortunately, these guidelines often receive the same attention as do speed limit signs….they only become really important once the red lights are flashing.<br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal">Over the years I have found that many people want to adopt a healthier lifestyle, but not many actually do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>There are certainly many potential roadblocks to making a lifestyle change, but I encounter one with far more frequency than others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It seems that while everyone knows about healthy diets and exercise, fewer people actually know how to implement one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Many people are uninformed about what a healthy diet is, or how and when to exercise correctly, or what is actually considered overweight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>This is exactly why I spend a good deal of time with all of my patients discussing the details of a healthy lifestyle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>People need to know what constitutes a healthy diet, as well as how to start eating one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I’ve found that specific directions work wonders.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The same should be said about exercise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Get advice from an exercise professional.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Most importantly get a support system.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>This is especially important for exercise; if your buddy is waiting for you at the gym you’re less likely to convince yourself not to go.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>I’ve also found that one person in a family looking to make changes has a tough road ahead of them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Make it a family affair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Involve the kids and give them healthy habits for a lifetime.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal">As for measuring obesity, the best thing to do is to get a BMI calculated at your next doctor’s appointment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The BMI, or Body Mass Index, is a standardized body measurement tool.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>It is possible to calculate your own BMI by dividing your weight in kilograms divided by your height in meters, squared.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>A BMI measurement between 18.5 and 25 is ideal. A lower BMI indicates being underweight, and greater than 25 indicates being overweight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The BMI is easy and inexpensive to get (we often do them for free at our monthly lectures) and, because it is easy to perform, can be used routinely to measure the effectiveness of a weight loss program.</p><br /><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal">One of the major omissions that the new guidelines fail to mention is the importance of anxiety, or rather the importance of minimizing it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Over the past nine years I have routinely asked people who have received a diagnosis of cancer why they think they got it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>The most common answer---stress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>While this observation isn’t strong enough to be published in a leading medical journal, it does tell us one thing for certain:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>there are a whole lot of people out there with too much stress, and they feel it is making them sick.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Now, with that being said we all have anxiety, and there doesn’t seem to be much chance of totally eliminating it from our lives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>What we can do is compensate for it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Do something you enjoy everyday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>TV probably isn’t the best choice.</p><br /><br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal">If you were thinking about trying to adopt a healthier lifestyle in 2012, whether by eating better, exercising more, or loosing weight, and are finding yourself having a rocky start please consider our office a resource.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>All of the docs here are well educated on lifestyle medicine and how to start off on the right foot and stick with it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </span>Don’t let another year pass you by, it’s never too late to start. One thing the new guidelines do mention is that the benefits can be realized even if a health plan is started later in life.</p>Naturopathic Family Carehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11936073794613441583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692486401431341781.post-15972512872475073622012-01-10T13:44:00.000-08:002012-01-12T09:42:27.828-08:00Welcome to 2012!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaGfZAM5cHmclxYVdwmw_PzAG7qNm4j5z2S2HdvKMzd0l8_EVi1sUKlA_xxwHEKo064WwKufybW47sIXm3Ds8dWnf4HPPSCnBIF7mHyGKr3qVFH4FZZup0d9CSR5okl2m0tX2eUA4I25yh/s1600/PC260362.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaGfZAM5cHmclxYVdwmw_PzAG7qNm4j5z2S2HdvKMzd0l8_EVi1sUKlA_xxwHEKo064WwKufybW47sIXm3Ds8dWnf4HPPSCnBIF7mHyGKr3qVFH4FZZup0d9CSR5okl2m0tX2eUA4I25yh/s400/PC260362.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696797650172245666" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Where oh where did 2011 go? It seems like it arrived one day and then was nearly over the next. Despite being so seemingly quick, 2011 was a pretty good year. We were very fortunate to have two excellent physicians, </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" href="http://4wecare.com/physician/michelle_retz.aspx">Dr. Retz</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> and </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" href="http://4wecare.com/physician/andrea_purcell.aspx">Dr. Purcell</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">, join our office and both are now accepting new patients. We also continued to receive great feedback from our patients regarding the level of care they received at the clinic. Everyone at the clinic appreciates this <a href="http://4wecare.com/new_patients/satisfaction_survey.aspx">feedback</a> because we all aim to offer our patients with the highest quality medical care available. We will continue to do our best to help keep you healthy and happy in 2012. </span></span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /><br />The beginning of a new year is always a time of resolutions, and undoubtedly many people have vowed that this will be their year to get active and healthy. We feel the same way, and because we not only talk the talk, but walk the walk, several of us have committed to an 8-mile obstacle course race, named the <a href="http://www.spartanrace.com/arizona-obstacle-racing-super-spartan.html">Spartan Race</a>. Dr. DiCampli, Dr. Marchese, Dr. Retz, Dr. Psenka, and our medic Mark Powell have all signed up. If you see one of these brave people make sure to cheer them on! </span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /><br />We have some events happening at the clinic in the next two months which may be helpful in reaching those resolution goals. On January 19th at 6:00pm Dr. Marchese will be hosting a talk on her famous 21 day detox. This is an excellent chance to come and learn the best way to go on a detox from an expert in the field. </span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /><br />Dr. Purcell author of the cookbook <a href="http://askdrpurcell.com/healthy-kitchen/buy-dr-ps-book">Feed Your Cells</a>, is hosting a talk on February 15th. Dr. Purcell will be discussing how to prepare meals that will nourish your body and prevent disease. Below is a short article by Dr. Purcell explaining her thoughts on cellular nutrition.</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /><br />If losing some weight and toning up your muscles in on your agenda for 2012, then our newest program at LMHC is for you. We have come up with a personalized <a href="http://4wecare.com/services/physical_training_weight_loss.aspx">diet and exercise program</a> which teaches people how to eat for health and how to exercise safely and efficiently. Our program provides dietary guidance based on each person's individual metabolic needs. Learning how much to eat and when to eat is just as important as learning what to eat. It is just as important to know how to exercise correctly. Knowing how to exercise to achieve specific results without causing harm or excessive strain can make or break a new exercise routine. Weekly check-ins and in office exercise sessions help to keep participants on track. If dropping some weight, gaining strength, improving self esteem, and learning how to maintain these things far into the future, then this is the program you want to choose. Need one more reason to sign up? This six week program is 30% off until February 1. Call the office today to get started.<br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> </span></span><style><!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Arial; panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536859905 -1073711037 9 0 511 0;} @font-face {font-family:Arial; panose-1:2 11 6 4 2 2 2 2 2 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:-536859905 -1073711037 9 0 511 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-unhide:no; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} .MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-size:10.0pt; mso-ansi-font-size:10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family:"MS 明朝"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-fareast-language:JA;} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> </style> <p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: bold;font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;">Feeding Your Cells</span></p><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: bold;font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;">By Dr. Andrea Purcell</span></p><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></p><p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;">Have you ever thought about eating as feeding your cells?</span></p> <p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;">Well that’s exactly what we are doing every single time we eat. When we eat we provide our body with healthy fats, clean proteins, complex carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and minimal sugars. This allows for our bodies to run efficiently, cleanly, converting the food to energy, and eliminating the waste products. </span></p> <p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span></p> <p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;">Medical nutrition is the foundation of natural integrative medicine.</span></p> <p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;">What we eat can either bring us closer to health or closer to disease based on what we choose. </span></p> <p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;">Prevention through nutrition is incredibly powerful for decreasing inflammation in the body, hormone balancing and proper body weight control. </span></p> <p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;">Being an advocate of natural medicine is so satisfying because when people regain their health, they have better, more fulfilling lives. </span></p> <p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;">For years I have been assisting my patients with food plans, shopping lists, nutrition and dietary advice, and for years my patients have been asking me to recommend cookbooks for them. </span></p> <p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;">The problem I encountered with most cookbooks is that they are slanted in a particular direction, for example, many of the recipes in vegetarian cookbooks rely heavily on dairy and refined carbohydrates. Today many gluten free cookbooks are gluten free but contain unhealthy sugar, oils, and more refined carbohydrates. As you can see this led to frustration for both my patients and myself.</span></p> <p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span></p> <p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;">After 10 years of private practice I decided to write my own cookbook. It is a gluten free guide to healthy eating. </span></p> <p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;">It contains simple whole food recipes, and it gives easy kitchen tips for food preparation. </span></p> <p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;">It is geared towards everyday people who want to use food to prevent disease. The focus is foods that are nourishing and anti-inflammatory. The goal is to help feed your body at a cellular level. Eating this way decreases body inflammation and promotes health.</span></p> <p style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:times new roman;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;">So go ahead and start Feeding Your Cells, your body will thank you!</span></p>Naturopathic Family Carehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11936073794613441583noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692486401431341781.post-50290849581151596212011-11-03T10:32:00.000-07:002011-11-17T15:13:45.386-08:00November's Healthy News You Can Use<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_cf43z1sIoLMIqq_gicfZPfpXCP1rWAVO2mZRHmYWWtdOOkZLiuuEpkifgknWmGEYyJRi2JXzcXQA2L09Gz6esQ_iMhWhP1hyphenhyphenHDthPc_HSIuDJNfMutXUpZ8itjb4dt7nml8Sb7k1kd0v/s1600/CIMG9809a.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_cf43z1sIoLMIqq_gicfZPfpXCP1rWAVO2mZRHmYWWtdOOkZLiuuEpkifgknWmGEYyJRi2JXzcXQA2L09Gz6esQ_iMhWhP1hyphenhyphenHDthPc_HSIuDJNfMutXUpZ8itjb4dt7nml8Sb7k1kd0v/s400/CIMG9809a.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5675732720818894674" /></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ccffff;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ccffff;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ccffff;"><br /></span></div>Greetings Health Seekers!</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ccffff;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ccffff;">November is always a welcome time of year in Arizona. The summer heat has faded and it's once again possible to venture outside into the desert. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and the time to start thinking about those New Year's resolutions is coming up fast. No doubt many people will decide that 2012 will be their year for health. Whether the goal is to eat healthier, lose weight, decrease stress, or get in shape we want you to know that our office is here to help.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ccffff;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ccffff;">We always seem to have a lot of things happening at Longevity Medical, and this month is no different. In the coming weeks we will begin offering a new physician supervised weight loss and exercise program. Our new program will teach people not only how to eat correctly but also provide a personalized exercise prescription complete with one-on-one physical training. Join Dr. Psenka on December 14th for a free introductory lecture. If losing weight and adopting a more healthy lifestyle is one of your goals for 2012, then you don't want to miss this talk.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ccffff;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ccffff;">We are also pleased to announce that Dr. Andrea Purcell, ND will be joining our practice in January 2012. Dr. Purcell is a graduate of Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and will be coming to us from a successful private practice in Orange County, California. Dr. Purcell has many interests in medicine including the use of ozone therapy, botanical medicine, prolozone, homeopathy, and women's medicine. Dr. Purcell has also recently published a cookbook titled "Feed Your Cells," which has many delicious recipes for healthy eating. Learn more about Dr. Purcell by reading her <a href="http://www.4wecare.com/physician/andrea_purcell.aspx">biography</a>. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ccffff;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ccffff;">We're also very excited that Dr. Purcell, like <a href="http://www.4wecare.com/physician/michelle_retz.aspx">Dr. Retz</a> who is already practicing at our office, ambos hablan <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">espa</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="hps"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">ñol con fluidez.</span></span> </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="hps"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;color:#ccffff;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><div> <div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ccffff;">However, not everything about November is turkey and gravy....November also has the distinction of being Diabetes Awareness Month. In the US today there are roughly 26 million Americans who have diabetes, and there are another 79 million others who are at high risk for developing type II diabetes. Alarmingly, every 17 seconds another person is diagnosed. The most astonishing thing about diabetes is that this disease is largely PREVENTABLE. So, with the season of eating right around the corner, here is a quick calculation to determine how many calories your body really needs.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:medium;"></span></span></div></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ccffff;"><br /></span></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ccffff;"><b>Step One:</b> Convert your weight to kilograms by dividing by 2.2</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ccffff;"><b>Step Two:</b> Men and women between 31 and 60 years old should then multiply their weight in kilograms by 0.0484 then add 3.6535. </span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ccffff;"><b>Step Three:</b> Multiple the total from step two by 240. This gives your basal metabolic rate (BMR)</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ccffff;"><b>Step Four:</b> Adjust for daily activity level. Multiple the BMR by 1.1 for mild daily activity, 1.3 for moderate daily activity, and by 1.5 for strenuous daily activity.</span></li></ul></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ccffff;">The number generated in step four is an activity adjusted BMR. For most people this represents the number of calories needed daily to maintain their weight. Eat less than this to promote weight loss, or more to gain weight. Just don't forget to exercise too! to learn more about starting a personalized diet and exercise program be sure to attend our free lecture on December 14th.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ccffff;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ccffff;">Our resident detox doc, Dr. Marianne Marchese, has written an article this month on detoxification for Women's Health. Dr. Marchese will also be hosting a free lecture on detoxification and the best ways to implement a 21-day cleanse on January 19th at 6:00pm.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;color:#ccffff;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#ccffff;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:130%;">Detoxification for Women's Health</span></b> by </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.4wecare.com/physician/marianne_marchese.aspx">Marianne Marchese, ND</a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#ccffff;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#ccffff;">Chemicals in the environment can disrupt the normal activity of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and other hormones in women. These chemicals are known as “hormone” or “endocrine disrupting compounds”. Women are exposed to hormone disrupting compounds every day, often without knowing it. The exposure to chemicals is coming from numerous sources including;</span></div><div><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#ccffff;">1. Pesticides on found on fruits and vegetables</span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#ccffff;">2. Non-organic meat and dairy products tainted with dioxins</span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#ccffff;">3. Fish that have high levels of mercury and pesticides</span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#ccffff;">4. Bisphenol-A and phthalates in plastic beverage bottles, tablecloths, shower curtains, and plastic food wrappings, and plastic food storage containers</span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#ccffff;">5. Unfiltered well water and city water</span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#ccffff;">6. Household cleaning products, cosmetics, perfumes, dry cleaning, carpet, and vinyl floors</span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#ccffff;">7. Furniture air fresheners, mattresses, and shampoos</span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#ccffff;">Studies have shown that low-dose daily exposure to these chemicals can affect women’s health. These chemicals affect the hormonal system leading to such conditions as infertility, fibroids, endometriosis, fibromyalgia, thyroid disease and more.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;color:#ccffff;">Chemicals that build up in the body will start to affect a woman’s health if they are not removed. The basic principle behind detoxification is to remove the toxins stored in your body.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>This is done by releasing chemicals from fat tissue, organs and extracellular spaces that have been stored for years.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Once they are released, they will re-enter the blood stream and will be metabolized through the liver.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>This is where it is critical to support liver phase-one and phase-two detoxification pathways.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Next, the organs of elimination need to be supported to get the toxic byproducts produced from the liver out of the body.</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style=" "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#ccffff;">The four steps in detoxification include mobilizing stored toxins, supporting liver metabolism, elimination from the body, and avoid re-exposure to chemicals in the environment. The first part of detoxification involves getting the stored toxins to be released back into the blood stream.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Dr. Marchese explains detoxification in depth in her best-selling book “8 Weeks to women’s Wellness” The book is available at Naturopathic Family Care or online at Amazon. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;color:#ccffff;"><span><o:p> </o:p></span><span class="Apple-style-span">Dr. Marchese will be giving a free lecture on this topic and talking people through a 21 day cleanse Thursday Jan 19th<sup> </sup>2012 at 6pm at Naturopathic Family Care.</span></span></p> <!--EndFragment--></div> <!--EndFragment-->Naturopathic Family Carehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11936073794613441583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692486401431341781.post-45655519448395851952011-09-30T11:50:00.000-07:002011-10-05T12:16:33.982-07:00Naturopathic News October 2011<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMnyV3ygpclYo0IiMpBfvLn5ny5aQwNzq1jxjvX-OVruTK69aTKeXwBG-j0iu6_lWlBxezHZ6dzfG9AIpcVQbEgU-sAyfa506Pm5AQm1NeZq6wd7tu5N01Fcd_VUZ6htQJlaloHBhpQU4Z/s1600/highland-highway-leaves.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 261px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMnyV3ygpclYo0IiMpBfvLn5ny5aQwNzq1jxjvX-OVruTK69aTKeXwBG-j0iu6_lWlBxezHZ6dzfG9AIpcVQbEgU-sAyfa506Pm5AQm1NeZq6wd7tu5N01Fcd_VUZ6htQJlaloHBhpQU4Z/s400/highland-highway-leaves.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659701021407767538" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0); font-weight: bold;">Welcome to the October 2011 edition of our Naturopathic News.</span> There are many things happening at the clinic this month, and lots of opportunities for healthy learning and living.<br /><br />We are very pleased to announce that Dr. Michelle Retz, ND will be joining our practice this month. Dr. Retz has many medical interests, including metabolic disorders such as diabetes, and Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture. If you would like to learn more about Dr. Retz you can read her biography by clicking <a href="http://www.4wecare.com/physician/michelle_retz.aspx">her</a><a href="http://www.4wecare.com/physician/michelle_retz.aspx">e</a>. She has also written a great article on colds and flus which is below.<br /><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsq2tN2h3lhtsIfO_-DBNsjHswYjyZSDjKpupsKNx1-b_ACnJU0UimA7EvrU3bOhIq11OlZuso7rav-duktcLVdLVmZ8lEWA1DymOYNVZAxz_k7YeAy0Lubi1PgCWkCajJ6W6LQpzQjXu-/s1600/521bdff8db46ee8fd32c24fe040fb845--symbol-banners.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 104px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsq2tN2h3lhtsIfO_-DBNsjHswYjyZSDjKpupsKNx1-b_ACnJU0UimA7EvrU3bOhIq11OlZuso7rav-duktcLVdLVmZ8lEWA1DymOYNVZAxz_k7YeAy0Lubi1PgCWkCajJ6W6LQpzQjXu-/s200/521bdff8db46ee8fd32c24fe040fb845--symbol-banners.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659698980249868322" border="0" /></a><br />October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Dr. Psenka has written an article covering some new research regarding a non-toxic treatment for hot flashes that can be safely used by women with breast cancer. Additionally, we have posted a lecture on preventing breast cancer that was presented at the Wellness Community last year by Dr. Psenka. He will also be presenting this lecture at our office at 6:30 on October 27th. This presentation is full of useful information about the best method for beating breast cancer- preventing it. If you can't make the presentation it can also be viewed <a href="http://www.4wecare.com/physician/jonathan_psenka.aspx">here</a>.<br /><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVELxL4TyOqRwXMeiCKQYwALni-LNupAU6C924cRchZ4Omr6vNW_L2_eZbk08Dg0EfLw_C8FNxz8FeDCPDWR0tBy8IvfsDz5L-fPirCLQFUJXHlG3IFx838-Cpxh3cvhl0mXEZedrvW66n/s1600/19982552.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 46px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVELxL4TyOqRwXMeiCKQYwALni-LNupAU6C924cRchZ4Omr6vNW_L2_eZbk08Dg0EfLw_C8FNxz8FeDCPDWR0tBy8IvfsDz5L-fPirCLQFUJXHlG3IFx838-Cpxh3cvhl0mXEZedrvW66n/s200/19982552.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659699476390539506" border="0" /></a></div><div>Every now and then we like to let our readers know about another Arizona business that we like. There has been quite a bit of research done lately suggesting that it is not just the exposure to environmental toxins that causes disease, but the timing of exposure as well. It appears that exposures during childhood may "set the stage" for future health problems. The potential to prevent children from experiencing future health problems was the driving force behind a new preschool that has moved into our neighborhood. <a href="http://www.naturalchoiceacademy.com/"> </a><a href="http://www.naturalchoiceacademy.com/">Natural Choice Academy</a> is Phoenix's first all-natural preschool. The school provides only filtered water, and serves organic foods planted by the kids and grown on site. The preschool was also built using only the least toxic materials available, from VOC-free paints, to organic bedding for all the cots and cribs. This is a great concept and kudos to the owners for making it happen!</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwjZxHiEtJ65DUF5H9KHiEcS_jZnC-kOEaEls-H27Grc0YFAPgx8ExWCZJvZ7iQWBVb0otc3s5xODVqENw1nfFgOn2dK0K_eRZy2fTHXfKbccb4IVbQsUP4MLYtBH6TBbhn1CEvptrS6zH/s1600/facebook.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 75px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwjZxHiEtJ65DUF5H9KHiEcS_jZnC-kOEaEls-H27Grc0YFAPgx8ExWCZJvZ7iQWBVb0otc3s5xODVqENw1nfFgOn2dK0K_eRZy2fTHXfKbccb4IVbQsUP4MLYtBH6TBbhn1CEvptrS6zH/s200/facebook.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659712693490791618" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoRiarSQEQGbkhdHpHJjmSgo1m-CeO497_XHGoGME7i9dKym00pV7IB53oUx10_U6jrqgFATbc8ML41sOKcBqWFu7rjWMLmLy4zUsvrX8OGQBeXBRS9qwhlz_wVLsBwwOLp4yljjvHTYKb/s1600/facebook.jpg"><br /></a>Have you "liked us" on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/4wecare">Facebook</a>? You should. Last week we offered one hour massages for $40. Who knows what sort of special we'll post next week.....<br /><br /><br /></div><div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh1r4hTgSHzwyrV3IUCiWi2KrqBP0NZXotj2vTrts65oPPkyb-EaKBJfw2XGtaybhx_4ijjjtCcP8L7Y0g-fPHJNqhdaeeQGMLzESBnRovEuNsimsSK4iKUxpjjaQVrX5z5iAjRqQENSNi/s1600/sneeze.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 128px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh1r4hTgSHzwyrV3IUCiWi2KrqBP0NZXotj2vTrts65oPPkyb-EaKBJfw2XGtaybhx_4ijjjtCcP8L7Y0g-fPHJNqhdaeeQGMLzESBnRovEuNsimsSK4iKUxpjjaQVrX5z5iAjRqQENSNi/s200/sneeze.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659714216666391090" border="0" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Colds an</b><b>d Flus</b></div><div>by <a href="http://www.4wecare.com/physician/michelle_retz.aspx">Michelle Retz, ND</a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:100%;" >We are quickly approaching cold and flu season. One of the questions I am most frequently asked is, “Starve a cold and feed a fever, or feed a cold and starve a fever?” The answer is…, “Starve both!” Ironic as it may seem, a cold is NOT an illness, it’s a cleansing, detoxification process. A cold or flu is simply an acute presentation of an internal disease state, or a short-term state of toxins building up in the body.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:100%;" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:'Times New Roman';" >Why do so many colds</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:'Times New Roman';" > and flus occur in the fall and winter, in comparison to the warmer times of the year? There are several factors that contribute to this process. Simply getting a chill from the change in weather can cause a cold. Chills cause the blood vessels to constrict, making toxins less likely to be released through the skin. As the skin is t</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';" >he largest detox organ in our bodies, when it shuts off, toxins (from bacteria and viruses, as well as the environment) naturally build up.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';" >If the other detox organs, such as the liver and digestive system, can’t pick up the slack, they continue to circulate and be reabsorbed. If your vitality, or ability to heal, is low, say from overwork, poor diet, lack of sleep, stress or anxiety, nutrient deficiencies, lack of hygiene, lack of fresh air or sunlight, or lack of exercise, toxins are more likely to build up.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:100%;" >So is a fever a good or bad thing? A fever is a sign that the body’s vital force, its ability to heal itself, is working very hard to kill whatever bug or toxin is in the system. Bacteria and viruses love to live at 98.6 degrees, but they can’t survive at 100-103 degrees. So the body increases its temperature to kill the invader. The entire process of creating a fever to kill a bug may be a very unenjoyable situation, but perfect in its application. The trouble is,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:100%;" > we are taught that fevers are a sign of increasing illness and an indication that we are losing the battle against the bug. NOT SO! Think about it…why would our bodies make us feel achy, lose our appetite, and want to do nothing more than lay around and sleep? So they can expend every ounce of energy getting rid of the illness. Your body is trying to stop you in your tracks so that it can solely focus on one thing, getting well.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:100%;" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:'Times New Roman';" >Studies show that fevers</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:'Times New Roman';" > are a good thing, and actually INCREASE survival. And suppressing fevers with Tylenol or Ibuprofen increases the time we are sick, and our chances of becoming severely ill, or even dying. There are some common fear</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';" >s surrounding fevers, like,”My child’s brain will boil,” or a fever seems dangerous, like the body doesn’t know what it’s doing. In truth, brains do not “boil” unless a fever gets above 106°F. There are safe ranges of fevers, and temperatures at which we should naturally begin to worry. A good, safe fever that will kill an infection is usually 102-103°F. However, I will caution you that a fever is no indication of how bad an illness is when it comes to little ones and the elderly. Toddlers will get an ear infection, have a fever of 105°F, and be up and running around. Adults usually make fevers around 100-103°F. Seniors may not make a fever, even if they are seriously ill. <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:'Times New Roman';" >But in general, for good long-term health, it’s a good thing</span></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';" > to get sick, cleanse, and spike a fever once a year. At the very least, it lets us know that we are healthy enough to get sick, and that our immune systems are healthy enough to fight infection.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:100%;" >How do we set ourselves up to be sick? Diet is a big one. During the summer we eat cold, sugary foods like ice cream, but in general we snack, eat hot dogs, and drink soda. Sugar is a #1 contributor to decreasing your immune system. Even 1 tablespoon of sugar can decrease your immune system for 8 hours! In the summer it’s hot, so it’s much easier for the body to stay at 98.6 degrees. But when fall comes, the body has to work harder to stay at that temperature. Anything that stands in its way of doing so must be eliminated, like toxins from bugs. So we usually get sick around the time that fall begins, it’s the body’s housecleanin</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:100%;" >g party. This simple, quick cleansing process helps the body to be better prepared to face the winter.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:100%;" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:100%;" >So we recognize this cleansing process as short-term illness, the common cold or flu. Toxins that build up start to interfere with the body’s normal function, which weakens the immune system. The body is clogged up! A bacteria or virus takes advantage of this situation, and comfortably settles into our system, creating an immune reaction, stimulating our bodies to get rid of it. This “cleansing” to us looks like a cough, runny nose, vomiting, or even diarrhea. We feel achy, fatigued, and lose our appetite. How could that possibly be beneficial? Your body doesn’t want you to spend energy on anything else other than fighting the bug. Your muscles become sore, you feel tired, and you don’t want to eat, because being active and eating foo</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:100%;" >d takes energy away from fighting an infection. And your body is doing everything it can to tell you to rest and fast, so</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:100%;" > that it can focus on ridding itself of this bug.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:100%;" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';" >Even with our good intentions to be healthy, what are we doing wrong? Typically the things we’ve been taught to treat ourselves during illness actually go <i style="mso-bidi-font-style:normal">against</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:'Times New Roman';" > the body’s ability to heal itself. Any over-the-counter medicines that suppress symptoms you have are suppressing your body’s ability to heal itself. Yes, you will feel better in the short-term, but your illness will last much longer than if you had just allowed your body the chance to fight the bug and heal itself, in the best way it knows how. Decongestants, antitussives</span></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:'Times New Roman';" >, anti-diarrheals, drugs that reduce fevers, all prevent the body from getting rid of toxins from bacteria and vir</span></span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';" >uses. So you feel better sooner, and the bugs get to hang around longer, driving the illness deeper inside the body. Instead of your cold or flu lasting one week, it could last 3-6 weeks. And instead of having a simple head cold, you may wind up bronchitis or pneumonia.Suppression of the natural healing process leads to decreased immune factors, and a lack of excretion of infectious toxins, causing them to build up and damage more organ systems.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:100%;" ><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:100%;" >What will help your immune syste</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:100%;" >m fight harder? How can you get better faster? The best things to do when you’re not feeling w</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:100%;" >ell are common sense things we already know. And they are actually the most benefical, and effective. If you’re not hungry, don’t eat! Fluids, like water and teas, are important to keep us hydrated. If you begin to have an appetite, eat clean, and light: vegetable broths and soups, lightly cooked or steamed vegetables, white meats like turkey and chicken, brown rice, and avoid sugar, soda, alcohol, and caffeine. If you are achy, tired, or sleepy, REST! Your immune system is actually increased by 10 times if you simply lay down, even if you don’t sleep! So ignore our society’s standard that we must always go, go, go, no matter what is happening in our lives, and allow your</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:100%;" >self 2-3 days to pause, heal, and recoop. You will be healthy much faster if you do. Additi</span> <span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:100%;" >onally, hydrotherapy, homeopathy, nutrient supplementation and IV’s can be very beneficial, so please consult your naturopath to assist you in any way possible. Honor the process, and the wisdom your body was given to do the incredible things it does. As complex as we are, it’s amazing that we don’t break down at every second! So thank your body for ONLY having a cold or flu, in order to keep you as healthy as you can be, so you can continue to be your best.<br /></span><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiar5v-k-Vc-BbAgiZFNjglSo4Q95Yjq4tvDbFh1KDgD5a4ORjIkNIq__E4IcIoToEgDlYe-k-JmyAQcbdNnnwFxzoMS_jnXYbeyRaBwfAh18Qh58orRadPT15cmZOHEEsGGFzBdnUdlqY6/s1600/1868221.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 164px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiar5v-k-Vc-BbAgiZFNjglSo4Q95Yjq4tvDbFh1KDgD5a4ORjIkNIq__E4IcIoToEgDlYe-k-JmyAQcbdNnnwFxzoMS_jnXYbeyRaBwfAh18Qh58orRadPT15cmZOHEEsGGFzBdnUdlqY6/s200/1868221.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659738209058310930" border="0" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"MS 明朝"; 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.MsoChpDefault {mso-style-type:export-only; mso-default-props:yes; font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-font-family:Cambria; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"MS 明朝"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Cambria; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} @page WordSection1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.WordSection1 {page:WordSection1;} --> </style> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:100%;">Magnesium & Hot Flashes</span></p><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://http//www.4wecare.com/physician/jonathan_psenka.aspx"><span style="font-size:85%;">By </span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.4wecare.com/physician/jonathan_psenka.aspx">Jake Psenka, ND</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">Hot flashes are one of the most common and irritating conditions experienced by women.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes;font-size:85%;" > </span><span style="font-size:85%;">They are often experienced by women going through menopause and also frequently encountered as an unpleasant side effect of breast cancer therapy.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes;font-size:85%;" > </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Anti-estrogen drugs such as Arimidex and Tamoxifen are notable promoters of hot flashes.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes;font-size:85%;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">The ideal treatment for hot flashes would be one that:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">a) Was effective at decreasing both the frequency and intensity of the hot flash </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">b) Didn’t interfere with other drugs</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">c) Was safe and didn’t cause more problems that it was fixing.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">Unfortunately, very few effective treatments are available which decrease both the frequency and severity of hot flashes.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes;font-size:85%;" > </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Occasionally SSRI drugs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are used to control hot flashes.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes;font-size:85%;" > </span><span style="font-size:85%;">However, concerns exist about these medications interfering with the metabolism and effectiveness of anti-estrogen drugs including Tamoxifen.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes;font-size:85%;" > </span><span style="font-size:85%;">The SSRI drugs, which are mostly used to treat depression, also come with some less than exciting side effects of their own.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes;font-size:85%;" > </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Botanical medicines such as black cohosh (cimicifuga racemosa) are frequently used however there are some doctors have voiced concerns about the use of this plant in cancer patients.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes;font-size:85%;" > </span><span style="font-size:85%;">While botanical medicines are much less likely to have unpleasant side effect than drug therapy, they do not seem to provide reliable relief from hot flashes in all patients.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">A study published recently in Supportive Cancer Care described magnesium oxide as a potentially effective treatment for hot flashes.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes;font-size:85%;" > </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Magnesium seems to be an ideal candidate, it’s very safe, doesn’t interfere with anti-estrogen therapies, and according to the study is relatively effective.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes;font-size:85%;" > </span><span style="font-size:85%;">This study used magnesium oxide at either 400mg or 800mg doses per day for 4-weeks in breast cancer patients.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes;font-size:85%;" > </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Both the frequency and severity of hot flashes were measured.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes;font-size:85%;" > </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Severity was assessed using a “hot flash score,” which was defined as frequency x severity.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes;font-size:85%;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">The frequency of hot flashes decreased by 41%.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes;font-size:85%;" > </span><span style="font-size:85%;">There was also a 50% reduction in the hot flash score compared to baseline.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes;font-size:85%;" > </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Study participants reported improvements in sweating, distress, and fatigue.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes;font-size:85%;" > </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Two women reported experiencing headaches, and another two reported grade-1 diarrhea (diarrhea is graded 1-4 with 4 being the worst).</span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes;font-size:85%;" > </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Considering the effectiveness and excellent safety profile of magnesium, the authors concluded that this treatment was worthy of additional study.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">A magnesium dosage of 800mg is considered to be an optimal intake by many healthcare professionals.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes;font-size:85%;" > </span><span style="font-size:85%;">It is also interesting to note that magnesium levels have been found to be decreasing rapidly over the past 100 years.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes;font-size:85%;" > </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Inadequate intake of foods containing magnesium is likely to be responsible for this.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes;font-size:85%;" > </span><span style="font-size:85%;">It is also important to point out that many drugs can induce a magnesium deficiency including antibiotics, chemotherapy drugs, corticosteroids, and laxatives.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes;font-size:85%;" > </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Alcohol is another potent promoter of magnesium deficiency.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">Magnesium is a very safe mineral, with diarrhea being the most frequently encountered side effect.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes;font-size:85%;" > </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Dosages of 800mg may produce loose stool in some people, with others being able to tolerate much higher dosages.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes;font-size:85%;" > </span><span style="font-size:85%;">This potential side effect can also make magnesium effective in some cases of constipation.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">Remember, it is important to remember that when taking magnesium is it important to supplement with calcium as well.</span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes;font-size:85%;" > </span><span style="font-size:85%;">This is especially true for those who are post-menopausal, and those who have previously been treated with chemotherapy or radiation and are thus at increased risk for osteoporosis.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:85%;">Reference:</span><span style="mso-spacerun:yes;font-size:85%;" > </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Support Cancer Care, 2011, 19:859-863.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p><br /></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"> </p>Naturopathic Family Carehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11936073794613441583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692486401431341781.post-23875589069543901832011-08-08T10:22:00.000-07:002011-08-18T15:05:56.324-07:00August - National Immunization Awareness Month<a 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The answer is that immunization choices are best made by the parents and what they believe are the best for their children. Our job are health care providers is to educate our patients so that they can make an informed decisions on what is best for their children.
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<br /><p>To learn more about immunizations we invite you all to attend a free informational discussion hosted by Dr. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Jesika</span></span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">DiCampli</span></span> on Wednesday, August 24<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span></span> 6pm at NFC.
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<br /><p><strong>In this <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">edition</span> of the NFC Newsletter: </strong>
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<br /><p><strong>Dr. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">DiCampli</span></span> discusses possible adverse reactions to vaccines </strong>
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<br /><p><strong>Dr. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Phranq</span></span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Tamburri</span></span> writes on the latest and cutting edge testing for prostate cancer risk assessment</strong>
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<br /><p><span style="color:#ffffff;"><strong>A Good Bye and Tribute to Dr. Konrad <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kail</span> by Dr. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Shahrzad</span> O<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">rona</span></strong>
<br /></span>A pioneer and giant in the world of natural medicine, Dr. Konrad <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kail</span> died July 18, 2011, after a two and a half year battle with brain cancer. </p>
<br /><p>To his patients, Dr. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kail</span> was an invaluable asset. His combination of research and care combined with his background in conventional medicine and his innovation in natural remedies. Among his chief contributions were the NEAT allergy protocol and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">thyroflex</span> device, which simplified and advanced treatment of often overlooked imbalances. </p>
<br /><p>To his colleagues, Dr. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kail</span> was a leader. Beginning his practice in the 1980s, when natural medicine was on the fringe of treatment in Arizona, Dr. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kail</span> boldly established a clinic where eventually dozens of doctors would heal patients and hundreds of students would learn
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<br /><p>Unlike many, Dr. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kail</span> was unafraid to share medical knowledge and generously volunteered his findings and methods. On the myriad natural health boards he served, Dr. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kail</span> patiently earned respect to accompany the fondness he engendered in fellow doctors. </p>
<br /><p>And to his faith in natural medicine, Dr. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kail</span> remained steadfast. He treated himself with conventional and natural methods, prolonging and enriching his last years to spend them with his beloved wife, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-error">Petie</span>, with whom he built his medical legacy and beautiful life. </p>
<br /><p><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ffffff;"><strong>Could your child have an Allergic reaction to the aluminum in vaccines?</strong></span><span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-size:130%;"> </span><span style="font-size:100%;">by Dr. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-error">Jesika</span></span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-error">DiCampli</span></span>
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<br />According to the European Journal of Pediatrics, there were cases of persistent <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-error">pruritic</span></span> nodules (intensely itchy lumps) at injection site reported after the use of several Aluminum adsorbed vaccines (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-error">DT</span></span>/<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_22" class="blsp-spelling-error">aP</span></span>/polio+<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_23" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hib</span></span>) during vaccine trials in the 1990s (645 cases/76,000 recipients). Of these reactions, 77% were associated with aluminum allergy. Some children were skin tested for aluminum and all had positive reactions indicating delayed hypersensitivity to Aluminum. The median time between vaccination and onset of symptoms was 1 month, and symptoms can persist for up to 7 years.
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<br />The condition is important to recognize, as the child may suffer considerably. Future vaccinations with Aluminum containing vaccines may cause aggravation of the symptoms/allergy. Even though the incidence of itching nodules and aluminum allergy after administration of certain vaccines is probably low, research to replace aluminum containing vaccines seems appropriate.
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<br />Do you know the Arizona state vaccine requirements?
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<br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ffffff;">Latest News in Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment<span style="font-size:100%;"> by </span></span></strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">Dr. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_25" class="blsp-spelling-error">Phranq</span></span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_26" class="blsp-spelling-error">Tamburri</span></span>
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<br />A new non-invasive test has been reported for the early detection and current staging of prostate cancer. It is a urine test called testing for genetic molecular by-products <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_27" class="blsp-spelling-error">TMPRSS</span></span>2: ERG and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_28" class="blsp-spelling-error">PCA</span></span>3. Now, despite the cumbersome title, this test is really an enhancement of a fairly modern but obscure prostate cancer test that Longevity Medical Health Center has pioneered since 2007. The test referred to is the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_29" class="blsp-spelling-error">PCA</span></span>3 test; this is the second part of the new test mentioned above. You see, the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_30" class="blsp-spelling-error">PCA</span></span>3 urine test has been used in Europe for years as an advanced screening tool that had been found much superior to a simple <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_31" class="blsp-spelling-error">PSA</span></span> screen. Recent research has found the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_32" class="blsp-spelling-error">PCA</span></span>3 molecular urine test to be between 65-75% accurate in predicting cancer of the prostate. In the challenge of determining true prostate cancer risk, these are welcome odds. However, they could still be improved. This is the exciting news reported last week in the journal “Science Translational Medicine”. As stated earlier the discovery is not only a new ‘brother’ to the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_22" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_33" class="blsp-spelling-error">PCA</span></span>3 called the ERG urine test but a new use for integrating both tests. Since each test is related to subtle differences in prostate cancer risk, the real excitement in this discovery was that linking these 2 tests together could greatly potentate the cancer risk assessment. Unfortunately the ERG test is not yet available although the rare <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_23" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_34" class="blsp-spelling-error">PCA</span></span>3 test is. Longevity Medical Health Center and Prostate Second Opinions can perform the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_24" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_35" class="blsp-spelling-error">PCA</span></span>3 test while giving our patients the first opportunity for the dual urine test once it is released. Please contact our staff or Dr. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_25" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_36" class="blsp-spelling-error">Tamburri</span></span> for more information on receiving the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_26" class="blsp-spelling-error"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_37" class="blsp-spelling-error">PCA</span></span>3 test.
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<br />Naturopathic Family Carehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11936073794613441583noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692486401431341781.post-84050230752603101492011-07-05T10:05:00.000-07:002011-07-06T12:21:40.277-07:00July News!!!Naturopathic Family Care and Longevity Medical Health Center is now offering sauna therapy. We are running speacials on sauna and massage packages through the end of July. Call the office for pricing and to schedule your sauna and massage appointment today!<br />(602) 493-2273<br /><br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 194px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625917877601916642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTPt4bbuX5-ltNuq2hsytpogPxFLXCm42-zKHgnjUzKNLVGXFnWkFoW_D2U0SBBZi3CUjs3pvonQ2NPRNlIdo8xu_RjFthR0d6boxI-pvCwp2pVPqVoRfdA4V_mKqa0mr2k9uAF3LCn-WT/s200/Del-Mar-East-Coast-Sauna.jpg" /><br />Coming up this July, Dr. Marianne Marchese, leader in Naturopathic Women's Health and Phoenix Magazine's Top Doctor for 2010, will be hosting one of her most popular and highly attended talks,<br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">Flashes! and Sweats! and Dryness! Oh my!</span><br />She will be discussing everything you need to know about Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy, Menopause and Herbs. </p>Join us for this free health lecture at Naturoapthic Family Care.<br /><br />Please RSVP for this event<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 235px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 105px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625953020039505778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiH9P9aJXETz48xqQ_6h7HPhkKl2mgcDGFA74n8aC2Z6wpKS3AK-VSCagJzfIycurju0aPdXaGfdtS7VO6peXqasBfI_51Y4dD6YdGm7g4nXX86X-rg0Nitbst1WkzOjWTzG30XPkbfSmO/s200/website-+welcome+page.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ffffff;"><strong>Menopause and Bio-identical Hormones<br /></strong></span><span style="color:#ffffff;"><strong>By Marianne Marchese, ND<br />Author of 8 Weeks to Women’s Wellness: The Detoxification Plan for Breast Cancer, Endometriosis, Infertility and Other Women’s Health Conditions.</strong></span><br />Menopause is a time of transition in a woman’s life. No two women enter into menopause the same and thus can not address the issues that arise with a one-size-fits-all treatment approach. Menopause is a normal part of the aging process that affects women in their 40’s and 50’s. The definition of menopause is the cessation of the menstrual cycle. It is not a disease condition, although is often thought of and treated as a disease. A woman becomes postmenopausal after going an entire year without a menstrual cycle. However, a woman may experience signs and symptoms of menopause years before the menstrual cycle actually stops.<br /><br />Typical symptoms of menopause:<br />*Hot flashes<br />*Night sweats<br />*Insomnia<br />*Low libido<br />*Mood swings<br />*Vaginal dryness and pain with intercourse<br />*Hair falling out<br />*Joint pain<br />*Decreased memory and concentration<br /><br /><br />There are several treatment options available to women and as women become more educated about these options they often ask their physician which treatment is best for them. Most often it depends on a woman’s individual risk factors for breast cancer, heart attack, stroke and osteoporosis. Treatment options include bio-identical hormone therapy, botanical/herbal medicine, homeopathy, diet and nutrition, and nutritional supplements. Sometimes the best approach for managing symptoms is a combination or one or more treatments. Some physicians are not trained in all the possible treatment options and may not understand that some herbs interact with medications. A naturopathic physician is probably the best trained in all options available to women. www.naturopathic.org<br /><br />What are bio-identical hormones?<br />For decades, women in the U.S. have been prescribed hormones for menopause. In 2001 all that changed with the release of the first large double-blind placebo controlled study on the use of hormones in post-menopausal women. This study was called The Women’s Health Initiative and showed that hormones use had a slight increase in breast cancer risk, stroke and heart attack. [1] However, this study was done using synthetic hormones. A very specific yet commonly prescribed formula of estrogens from horse urine, and synthetic progestins. This study was not done using bio-identical hormones which are very different.<br /><br />Bioidentical hormones are compounds that have exactly the same chemical and molecular structure as human hormones. In contrast, non-bioidentical, or synthetic, hormones are structurally different from the hormones a woman’s ovary makes. [2] Bio-identical hormones are made both by conventional pharmaceutical companies and compounding pharmacies. The bio-identical hormones made by conventional pharmaceutical companies come with limitations in dosages, and control of additives and fillers. Compounding pharmacies can formulate estrogen plus progesterone pills and creams, estrogen only pills and creams, and can add other bio-identical hormones such as testosterone and DHEA as determined by the physician. The compounded hormones come with unlimited dosing options and the ability to titrate the dose up and down depending on how a woman responds. [2] It allows for more individualization of hormone therapy.<br /><br />Are bio-identical hormones safer and more effective?<br />In theory yes they are. But in reality we are just beginning to see research that includes the use of bio-identical hormones. Remember, synthetic hormones were the main choice for hormone therapy in menopause for decades. After the publication of the Women’s health Initiative study, more and more women turned to bio-identical hormones and thus the research has followed. A recent study showed that a combination of bio-identical estradiol, estriol and progesterone has positive effects on symptoms and less risk of breast cancer and cardiovascular disease. [3] However, a study from 2009 showed an increase risk of ovarian cancer from the use of hormones in menopause regardless of the type of hormone used, (synthetic verses bio-identical), duration of use, or route of administration. [4]<br /><br />Bio-identical formulas<br />A woman’s ovary in her younger years mostly produces estradiol (E2), progesterone and testosterone. Estriol (E3) is converted in the body from estriol. Estrone (E1) is the dominant hormone in menopause being converted from another hormone in a woman’s adipose tissue or fat. Most physicians no longer add Estrone to bio-identical hormones due to the slight increase risk of breast cancer from Estrone metabolites. So a formula typically consists of the two estrogens; estradiol and estriol. If a woman has a uterus she MUST have progesterone added to the formula to protect the uterus. Often times a doctor will add testosterone and DHEA as well. Keep in mind that bio-identical testosterone converts to estradiol thus increases the amount of estradiol and possible breast cancer risk. Bio-identical hormones formulation and prescribing can be confusing a woman should seek out a practitioner that has experience and training in order to formulate a product that is right for you.<br /><br />Who is not a candidate for hormones?<br />*Personal or family history of breast cancer<br />*Personal history of ovarian or uterine cancer<br />*Known clotting disorder or history of blood clots<br />*Personal history of stroke or TIA (mini-stroke)<br />*Personal history of heart attack or high risk for heart disease<br /><br />If you are not a good candidate for bio-identical hormones there are still plenty of options for treating the symptoms of menopause. These include herbal medicines, nutrients, amino acids, bio-flaviniods, homeopathic remedies, and of course diet and nutrition. The goal is to decrease the symptoms of menopause without causing any harmful side effects. At the same time protecting a woman from disease conditions common after menopause, such as osteoporosis, should be included in a comprehensive individualized treatment approach. Learn more at www.drmarchese.com<br /><br /><br />References<br />1. Rossouw JE, et al. Risks and benefits of estrogen plus progestin in healthy postmenopausal women: principal results From the Women's Health Initiative randomized controlled trial. JAMA. 2002;288(3):321-33.<br />2. Sood R, et al. Counseling Postmenopausal Women about Bioidentical Hormones: Ten Discussion Points for Practicing Physicians. JABFM. 2011;24:202-210.<br />3. Holtorf K. The bioidentical hormone debate: are bioidentical hormones (estradiol, estriol, and progesterone) safer or more efficacious than commonly used synthetic versions in hormone replacement therapy? Postgrad Med. 2009 Jan;121(1):73-85.<br />4. Mørch LS, et al. Hormone therapy and ovarian cancer. JAMA. 2009 Jul 15;302(3):298-305.</p><br /><br /><p><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;"><strong>Take a Hike for Prostate Cancer </strong><br /></span><span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><span style="font-size:100%;">by Dr Psenka<br /></span></strong><br /></span></span>A great study was published this June in the journal Cancer Research. This study looked at the relationship between exercise and the progression of prostate cancer. Previous research has already reported that vigorous activity reduces the risk of prostate cancer related mortality by 61%. There were 1455 men included in this new investigation, all of whom had biopsy-proven, non-metastatic prostate cancer. These men were given questionnaires covering the participants’ physical activity patterns. After a two-year time period the researchers found that the rate of prostate cancer progression was 57% lower among men who walked briskly 3 or more hours per week.<br /><br />That’s worth repeating: A 57% reduction in prostate cancer progression from walking three hours per week!<br /><br />This is just one more study showing that there are positive effects that can be had by incorporating exercise into a cancer treatment plan. Imagine a cancer therapy that could boost your immune system, inhibit cancer progression, and significantly reduce stress levels. Now imagine that this therapy didn’t cost anything. That’s exercise. No matter what a person’s exercise ability may be, there is always a way to begin receiving the many benefits of exercise.</p>Naturopathic Family Carehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11936073794613441583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692486401431341781.post-47992758146675482942011-06-13T10:57:00.000-07:002011-06-17T16:06:35.312-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc6KjSKilCcRSBfFFLKhasbBKsVGEAOt74IPFBapCYmZHrioCnNW4lHBvF3_pvIFsD3A2Z0xC7rau4G04EOsgFe5yL-fhBeougvtp95-9pMVBr55Cx6JQC_CFLzRb3dJlLuqngCsO4gLn3/s1600/e_coli..jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;">New Massage Therapist Joins the Team!</span></span></b></div><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxW6BUbhkF28RubJI9b6vwylKmWTjSJXBkLQblKBVkS9UgGMuBXHuW8WR5uJFwaW7bD8GOLvAfRa8bwvFutM2QFLN_MYf6XrPLDwDk0AwsxcoYZ10SfMbT5l7BEw9z4KL8sXf7O2vE59eG/s200/Jacinta+TsosieMMA.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617784536768084546" /><div style="text-align: left;">We are pleased to announce that licensed massage therapist and certified medical assistant Jacinta Tsosie has joined the office. Jacinta uses a variety of massage therapies including deep tissue,</div><div style="text-align: left;">Shiatsu, Swedish massage, trigger point therapy, and sports massage. Read more about Jacinta <a href="http://www.4wecare.com/physician/jacinta_tsosie.aspx">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Don't miss our great introductory massage special throughout the months of June and July. Call the office today for details and scheduling.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;">Bad Bugs Begone!</span></span></b></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc6KjSKilCcRSBfFFLKhasbBKsVGEAOt74IPFBapCYmZHrioCnNW4lHBvF3_pvIFsD3A2Z0xC7rau4G04EOsgFe5yL-fhBeougvtp95-9pMVBr55Cx6JQC_CFLzRb3dJlLuqngCsO4gLn3/s200/e_coli..jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617785554396081874" style="float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 199px; " /></span><div>Recently on the news there were reports of an E. Coli outbreak in Germany that caused illness in an estimated 30,000 people. German officials fingered inadequately washed produce such as sprouts, cucumbers, and lettuce as the source of the bacteria. I also recently diagnosed a gastrointestinal parasite infection in a otherwise healthy patient. One of the possible ways this infection may have occurred was from not washing produce well. In light of both of these events I thought I would pass on an old vegetable and fruit washing tip that's easy, works great, and takes a minimal amount of effort.</div><div><br /><div>Step 1: Fill up your sink with room temperature water.</div><div>Step 2: Add one cup of hydrogen peroxide.</div><div>Step 3: Add your produce.</div><div>Step 4: Let it soak for 10-20 minutes.</div><div>Step 5: Rinse and eat (a minimum of 4-5 servings per day)</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#990000;">Sauna Therapy Now Available at the Clinic!</span></span></b></div></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 90px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFC5oUyWthB-vxRTk2huZrjDr-h8kFmmVmvzaK6BSB4yCUQgu1S-LCJdvvwRiqqD5tBIJhigFbYRbAWYyOfQIKu3ysFD2fzvaLL7hgsej5EoUM60u2cuwab9x-S4Mf_UKMln7L7G4p5GN6/s320/sauna.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617781617552918146" /></div><div>We are excited to tell you that we are now offering sauna therapy to our patients. Saunas are an excellent way to address a variety of health problems. Saunas offer a relaxing and safe approach for promoting detoxification of a number of environmental toxins. Our new state of the art sauna uses infra-red carbon heaters to deliver a powerful and precise heat. The heaters in our sauna are the only heaters to have been researched and found beneficial for human health. In addition to providing heat, our sauna also has optional chromotherapy built in</div><div>Chromotherapy, aka. color therapy, uses specialized color-emitting lights to positively effect health. </div><div>While sauna therapy has been mainly used to treat toxicity issues, there are several common health problems that can be successfully helped with sauna use. Medical research supports the use of sauna therapy for congestive heart failure, hypertension, and chronic pain. <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6B4dHLilrkNp4o8Jy2qStmwaI4TLed1A2kw6V9XlmfdlxsuAtbBCqRz62gYmaLyWW51hEV5XUaBAC8sv1o8Hd-bNKdOz5FKa_7KBLsNqO_asXTeYFH5ViTCgGJ11cJJsQggOPzk3fOa4U/s320/chromotherapy.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617780408222916530" style="float: right; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 224px; height: 320px; " />Sauna therapy has been shown to increase quality of life in patients with type-II diabetes and to provide benefits people with asthma or chronic bronchitis. Several studies have found sauna therapy to be effective in alleviating rheumatic pain and stiffness associated with arthritis. Sauna therapy has also been studied as an adjunct to chemotherapy as a way to improve the functioning of the immune system.</div><div>Sauna therapy is very safe and even enjoyable to receive. We are offering sauna and massage packages, as well as special detoxification IV's with can be paired with sauna use. </div><div>For more information about sauna therapy see our sauna page on the 4wecare.com website. </div><div><br /></div>Naturopathic Family Carehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11936073794613441583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692486401431341781.post-78515198225462927292011-05-04T09:45:00.000-07:002011-06-08T13:38:20.801-07:00Are Your Allergies Making You Crazy?!?Now that spring is here, at last we can step outside and take some time to enjoy the sunshine and the warmer longer days.<br /><br />However for many people this is not the case. For asthma and allergy sufferers spring can be a difficult time, as they struggle to control their symptoms.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 217px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605521796978050082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjOE0Jm1bzEgFLNGeQ5Res6CQLZVYjitsFj5X4nZRk6Si1R9SZ1AI4UKxTWXZWejwmPhravzRtdwPCxX6pv-TQECLtrDnPtxEDcxDu7Jx8aauycO860tPTcVZ07cTtpS1j6lIBT3fIcamf/s320/allergy_385x261.jpg" /><br /><br /><br />In this <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">edition</span> of the NFC Newsletter <strong><a href="http://4wecare.com/physician/jesika_dicampli.aspx"><span style="color:#33ff33;">Dr. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Jesika</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">DiCampli</span></span></a></strong> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">discusses</span> the link between allergies and nervous system function in children and we also have some great information on how to beat asthma and allergies with <span style="color:#ffffff;"><strong>Austin Air filters</strong>.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;"><strong>Helping to Fight Asthma</strong><br /></span><br />Today a staggering 24 million Americans suffer from asthma and nearly half of those are children.<br /><br />It is generally thought the main factors that contribute to asthma are a combination of genetics and our environment.<br /><br />Environmental factors include dust mites, pollution, pet dander, molds, tobacco smoke and chemicals.<br /><br />Medications such as inhalers and steroids are used in part, to treat the condition. However sufferers must also avoid these environmental triggers, which is not always easy to do. By using effective air filtration and eliminating indoor pollutants, people can enjoy cleaner air and greatly reduce the risk of an asthma attack.<br /><br />The filters used in Austin Air cleaners contain True Medical Grade <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">HEPA</span> and activated carbon, which is by far the most effective method of air filtration available. It is this filter technology, together with a unique 360 degree air intake design, that guarantees clean air is delivered faster and more efficiently than any other air cleaner on the market.<br /><br />To learn more about Austin Air filters, the different types and cost, please contact our office <strong>602-493-2273</strong><br /><strong><br /></strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">FOOD ALLERGY, ADDITIVES, AND <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">ADHD</span><br />Dr. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Jesika</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">DiCampli</span><br /></span></strong><br />This month the FDA has started investigating food dyes and children’s behavior. The age old question is can these additive dyes cause hyperactivity and behavioral issues? Some say yes and some say no. The Center for Science in the Public Interest wants the FDA to ban eight artificial food dyes particularly Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5 and Yellow No. 6, which make up 90 percent of the food dyes on the market. <a href="http://cspinet.org/new/pdf/food-dyes-rainbow-of-risks.pdf">http://cspinet.org/new/pdf/food-dyes-rainbow-of-risks.pdf</a><br />Their stance is based on a 2004 meta-analysis. Many of the studies concluded that there, indeed, was a cause-and-effect relationship between food dyes and hyperactivity. The authors stated that dyes “promote hyperactivity in hyperactive children, as measured on behavioral rating scales” and that “society should engage in a broader discussion about whether the aesthetic and commercial rationale for the use of [artificial food colorings] is justified”.<br /><br />Two recent studies sponsored by the British government on cross-sections of British children found that mixtures of four dyes (and a food preservative, sodium <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">benzoate</span>) impaired the behavior of even non-hyperactive children (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bateman</span>, Warner <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">et</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">al</span>. 2004; <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">McCann</span>, Barrett <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">et</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">al</span>. 2007). As a result, the British government told the food and restaurant industries to eliminate the dyes tested by the end of 2009, and the Europe- an Parliament passed a law that will require a warning notice on all foods that contain one or more of the dyes tested after July 20, 2010. The notice states that the dyed food “may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children” (Parliament accessed February 20, 2010).<br /><br />So why are we having such a difficult time warning/banning these substances in the U.S.? Maybe because it is more cost effective to use the artificial dyes than natural forms. Many companies that distribute to both England and U.S. have been recommended to use natural forms of dyes in England but will not do the same for U.S. unless required.<br /><br />To learn more about how Additives, dyes, and other food sensitivities could be affecting your child come to Dr. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">DiCampli</span>’s discussion<br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/login/setashome.php?ref=login#!/event.php?eid=207917965897283">Are Your Allergies Making You Crazy?!? on Wed May 18<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span></a></p>Naturopathic Family Carehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11936073794613441583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692486401431341781.post-33348248239109917192011-03-23T09:47:00.000-07:002011-03-23T10:14:02.575-07:00Oh My Aching Head!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EUIA7GcihlwxDkbvcprG9Kb9J7No3MkaaZxmZblkK6AB-b3a8waopJbaZJJZ7We7Q2h5kYvSKw-b5Bn8HhfeWJAsc9-zRQDLQx4WoTS4ErykTz7ThPJ3jhyphenhyphenR1b40o4a2Z2U8KYp6D-RN/s1600/headache_2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587319882966594850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EUIA7GcihlwxDkbvcprG9Kb9J7No3MkaaZxmZblkK6AB-b3a8waopJbaZJJZ7We7Q2h5kYvSKw-b5Bn8HhfeWJAsc9-zRQDLQx4WoTS4ErykTz7ThPJ3jhyphenhyphenR1b40o4a2Z2U8KYp6D-RN/s320/headache_2.jpg" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span>Most of us have experienced a headache at some point in our lives. Some of us more frequently than others. Figuring what is causing a patient’s head to hurt is enough to give a physician a headache.<br /><br />The differential diagnosis for head pain ranges from trauma to tumor to tooth to tension to tryptamines. There are many more causes of a headache but they do not conveniently begin with the letter “T.” A sudden onset severe headache with no previous history of headache is usually cause to visit an emergency department. The root of chronic headaches is more complicated.<br /><br />One of the best ways to help your physician find the cause of your pain is to keep a headache diary. A good example is available at <a href="http://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/guide/headache-diary">http://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/guide/headache-diary</a><br /><br />For women it is important to note where you are in your menstrual cycle. Migraines in particular have been related to low progesterone and other hormonal imbalances. Also note water consumption, environmental exposure (cleaning chemicals, dry cleaning, insecticides) and foods.<br /><br />One of the most common causes of headache is dehydration. If your headaches come about the same time every afternoon, check to make sure you are drinking half your body weight in ounces of water. Withdrawal headaches are common with caffeine and sugar users. When the brain is deprived of the level of these that it is accustomed to, the result is a headache. If the headache resolves with coffee or sugar, it is time to wean off.<br /><br />True headaches fall into three broad categories: tension, cluster, migraine. Tension headaches are common to both men and women, occur daily, and are a dull steady ache over the whole head. Cluster headaches usually occur in men, happen once a week, last less than four hours, are one sided and are severe in pain (think being stabbed in the head with an ice pick.) Migraines are more common in women, occur less frequently, can be one or both sided, can last 72 hours and are moderate in pain level. Migraines are further divided into classic, common and complicated. Classic have an aura or prodrome that let’s the victim know it is about to attack. Common lacks this feature. Complicated has sensory and motor impairments with the headache. And all three types of headaches can trigger each other.<br /><br />The mouth can be a headache in and of itself. TMJ, grinding the teeth, root canal issues, and poor gum health can all lead to headaches. Sinus congestion can also manifest as a headache. Malposition of the spine can lead to headaches as well as somatic dysfunction. A common description of a headache is starting at the base of the skull and radiating behind the eye. This is usually caused by an over-used splenius capitis muscle and injection therapy or physical medicine is often the best solution.<br /><br />The treatment of headaches is as varied as the causes of headaches. Avoiding triggers, balancing hormones and maintaining proper hydration are good starting points. And while you and your physician are looking for the source of your headaches, the World Health Organization recognizes acupuncture as an effective treatment for symptomatic relief of headaches.</div>Naturopathic Family Carehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11936073794613441583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692486401431341781.post-16041714839637870702011-03-03T09:44:00.000-08:002011-03-03T15:33:09.171-08:00The Heart of the MatterThis year at NFC we are putting more <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">emphasis</span> on patient education and providing events and other gatherings where patients and the community as a whole can not only receive education from health professionals but have a chance to connect with other individuals who might share in their health concerns.<br /><br />This month we have Dr. Marie hosting a <span style="color:#ff0000;">FREE BREAKFAST</span> and <span style="color:#ff0000;">FREE Cardiovascular lab</span> testing <span style="color:#ff0000;">Saturday, March 5<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span></span> starting at<span style="color:#ff0000;"> 8am</span>. Blood draws 8-9, breakfast starting at 8:15 and health lecture starting at 9am. Dr. Marie will also be hosting a free health lecture titled, Oh, My Aching Head! Thursday, March 24<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> 6pm at NFC. Space is limited so please call 602.493.2273 to RSVP.<br /><br />To keep up to date on all the events at NFC visit our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/update_security_info.php?wizard=1#!/pages/Naturopathic-Family-Care/199497181134"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">facebook</span> page</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfujNCkdbcHb-1l_Zj6OUNAPycnsUd6SY31gUP1xZ0T22DMAuKlJQsOMmj0PwCL3_yA93tqf3gAGPNWFj6CpYCcIvBFDSqYA6aSGd4VVZIa6Cf5tTbz-2qOT0zSQ6HbDDKdUjU6RGT-KMx/s1600/heart_healthy_diet_foods.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 212px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579968713052562386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfujNCkdbcHb-1l_Zj6OUNAPycnsUd6SY31gUP1xZ0T22DMAuKlJQsOMmj0PwCL3_yA93tqf3gAGPNWFj6CpYCcIvBFDSqYA6aSGd4VVZIa6Cf5tTbz-2qOT0zSQ6HbDDKdUjU6RGT-KMx/s320/heart_healthy_diet_foods.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ffffff;">Cholesterol – It is more than just a number<br /></span>Marie <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Niechwiadowicz</span>, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">NMD</span><br /><br />Patient 1 has his blood work run and his total cholesterol is 182. Patient 2 has hers run and it is 232. We are told that total cholesterol should be less than 200. Who has healthier cholesterol levels and less risk for heart disease?<br /><br />Trick question – without breaking down the total number into <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">LDL</span>, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">VLDL</span> and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">HDL</span> the number is useless.<br /><br /><strong>Quick definitions:<br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">HDL</span></strong> – high density <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">lipoprotein</span>. Considered to be protective against heart disease – often called the “good cholesterol.” The higher the number the better. Should be at least 45.<br /><strong><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">LDL</span></strong> – low density <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">lipoprotein</span>. Causes the formation of arterial plaque – the “bad cholesterol.” Should be less than 130, less than 100 is optimal.<br /><strong><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">VLDL</span></strong> - very low density <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">lipoprotein</span>. Considered even worse than <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">LDL</span> as a cardiac risk factor. Should be less than 29.<br /><br />Back to the patients numbers:<br />Patient 1 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">HDL</span> 12, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-error">LDL</span> 135, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-error">VLDL</span> 35 = Total Cholesterol 182<br />Patient 2 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-error">HDL</span> 142 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-error">LDL</span> 85, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-error">VLDL</span> 5 = Total Cholesterol 232<br /><br />Obviously Patient 2 has a much lower risk for heart disease even though her total cholesterol would be considered high. Interestingly, half of the people who have heart attacks have “normal” cholesterol levels.<br /><br />There is more…<br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_22" class="blsp-spelling-error">Trigylcerides</span>, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_23" class="blsp-spelling-error">apolipoprotien</span>, the size and the density of the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_24" class="blsp-spelling-error">LDL</span>, remnant <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_25" class="blsp-spelling-error">lipoprotein</span>, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_26" class="blsp-spelling-error">homocysteine</span> levels, c-reactive proteins, and insulin resistance all contribute to your risk of heart disease -- even more so than <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_27" class="blsp-spelling-error">VLDL</span> and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_28" class="blsp-spelling-error">LDL</span>. These factors indicate when the conditions are most conducive to creating arterial plaque.<br /><br />So why do we need cholesterol? Cholesterol is the building block for our hormones – estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_29" class="blsp-spelling-error">aldosterone</span>, and cortisol are all made from cholesterol. It is possible to have too little cholesterol especially through over supplementation/medication.<br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_30" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bloodwork</span> is available to test all these risk factors in addition to the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_31" class="blsp-spelling-error">HDL</span>, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_32" class="blsp-spelling-error">LDL</span> and Total cholesterol. These labs are a valuable tool since the strategy to reduce one risk factor is different for another. Diet and exercise should be the first line of therapy to reduce cardiac risk factors. As always, good medicine is not one supplement/drug fits all. Attend our talk March 5<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_33" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> to learn about your cardiac risk factors and create a plan to optimize your heart health.Naturopathic Family Carehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11936073794613441583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692486401431341781.post-2871047157105296022011-01-19T12:55:00.000-08:002011-01-25T13:36:55.178-08:00Thyroid AwarenessMost of you may or may not know what your thyroid gland does and how it can affect your daily life. Fatigue, weight gain, dry skin, and constipation can all be associate with poor thyroid function. This month Dr. Marie will be hosting a <a href="http://www.meetup.com/alternative-414/calendar/16110922/?success=mailing_list_sent"><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">free health lecture on Thyroid</span></strong></a>. Join her Thursday, January 27<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> 6pm at NFC.<br /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 222px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564012878352672450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVRYwveSJ3GSfL7StO51ZVSIbTR46NIW9NsKLxqJJkl-3QIa5vWB5ogcL6UUXm8feOPbANEQmoqDGGRFco20CfstdAg11G3qdAvuQud43f4gGSCiKECqyQoacxd6NlwcZ3zR_v-rDTHCbP/s320/tired.jpg" /><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">Trends in Thyroid Disease by Dr. Marie<br /><br /></span></strong>The incidence of hypothyroidism is steadily rising in the United States with women more commonly affected than men. The most common cause of hypothyroidism in adults is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hashimoto</span>’s hypothyroidism – an autoimmune condition in which the person’s immune system makes anti-bodies to the thyroid hormone. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hashimoto</span>’s is often difficult to detect as many patients have a period of hyperthyroidism (high energy, weight loss) before their thyroid crashes and symptoms of fatigue, hair loss, constipation, weight gain, low body temperature and high blood pressure can set in. Many physicians just screen for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">TSH</span> (thyroid stimulating hormone), which is often normal in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hashimoto</span>’s patients. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hashimoto</span>’s often sets in after pregnancy even if the pregnancy is not carried to term or after a viral syndrome. Taking a thorough patient history and running the appropriate labs is crucial for early detection. Treatments like low dose <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">naltrexone</span> therapy can actually reverse the autoimmune process. Increasing plant <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">sterols</span>, avoiding <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">goitragenic</span> foods and eating an anti-inflammatory diet are good starts for treatments.<br /><br />Sometimes hypothyroidism is simpler in that the thyroid gland is not producing enough hormone (T4) The brain keeps sending the signal to produce T4 through <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">TSH</span> (thyroid stimulating hormone) so lab results will show an elevated <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">TSH</span>. Many debates surround what is the ideal level of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">TSH</span> for optimal thyroid health and this can differ from patient to patient.<br /><br />The thyroid gland can be functioning normally but the thyroid hormone T4 is not being converted into T3, which is the usable form for the body. This can be due to selenium deficiency or impaired organ function.<br /><br />To complicate matters further, sub clinical hypothyroidism often called Wilson’s Syndrome has normal lab values and is diagnosed clinically.<br /><br />Patients require different treatments – some respond better to synthetic thyroid over animal derived thyroid. Some choose synthetic based on ethical, religious and personal preferences. Acupuncture, herbs, nutritional changes and supplementation can also alleviate the symptoms of hypothyroidism.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">HYPOTHYROIDISM AND <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">THYROFLEX</span> by Dr. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">Shahrzad</span> Z. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">Orona</span><br /></span></strong><br />Do you have any of the following symptoms?<br />More tired and sluggish than normal<br />Hair and skin drier than normal<br />Sleep more than normal<br />Colder than other people<br />Muscles cramp more easily<br />More depressed<br />Slower thinking<br />Eyes more puffy<br />Math is more difficult<br />Hoarse or deeper voice<br />Constipation<br />Heavy menstrual cycles<br />Sexual dysfunction or lack of drive<br />Puffy hands and feet<br />Easy weight gain<br /><br />If you answered yes to more than 3 of these questions, you may be suffering from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">subclinical</span> hypothyroidism. Left untreated, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">subclinical</span> hypothyroidism can lead to increased risk of:<br />Sudden death<br />High or low blood pressure<br />High Cholesterol and other blood fats<br />Vascular disease<br />Diabetes<br />Neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s<br />Arthritis and inflammatory diseases<br />Pregnancy Complications and Infertility<br /><br />Just like any good detective uses numerous clues to find the facts and solve a crime, as your doctor I use a variety of tests to evaluate your thyroid function. These tests may include but are not limited to:<br /><br />Blood tests: <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-error">TSH</span>, total T4, total T3, free T4, free T3, reverse T3<br />Antibody tests: <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-error">microsomal</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-error">TPO</span>-Ab, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-error">thyroglobulin</span> Ab<br />Basal body temperature<br />Thyroid Symptom Questionnaire<br />Vitamin and Mineral deficiencies<br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-error">Thyroflex</span><br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_22" class="blsp-spelling-error">Naturopathic</span> Family Care was the first clinic to use the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_23" class="blsp-spelling-error">Thyroflex</span> machine and continues to use it today. The <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_24" class="blsp-spelling-error">Thyroflex</span> machine is based on research that shows our reflexes are slower if our thyroid function is low. Thyroid treatment helps to normalize the thyroid and therefore the reflexes. </p><p><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_25" class="blsp-spelling-error">Thyroflex</span> is a simple, non-invasive 4 minute reflex test that is done in our office to show if your thyroid function is normal or if you are on an appropriate dose of thyroid medication. A reflex hammer-like device is used on your <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_26" class="blsp-spelling-error">brachio</span>-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_27" class="blsp-spelling-error">radialis</span> reflex, which is on your arm. A computer then calculates how quickly your reflex occurred.<br /><br />Optimizing thyroid function greatly reduces your health risks and helps regulate hormones, neurotransmitters and immune factors. If you would like to have your thyroid fully evaluated, please call our office today and make an appointment with Dr.<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_28" class="blsp-spelling-error">Orona</span>.<br /></p>Naturopathic Family Carehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11936073794613441583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692486401431341781.post-66829012844592658292010-12-08T08:38:00.000-08:002010-12-08T13:27:18.904-08:00Happy Holidays from NFC!!!!!<p align="left"></p><p align="center">The year is almost to a end and at NFC we are thankful for our patients who have become a part of the NFC Family and make our jobs so easy and rewarding. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Naturopathic</span> Family Care would like to wish all of you Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year.</p><p align="center">Here are a couple <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">articles</span> from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">NFC's</span> own <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Physicians</span> for the last edition of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Naturopathic</span> Family Care News.</p><p align="center"><br />See everyone in 2011!!!!<br /><br /><br /></p><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Detoxification for better health and wellness<br />By Dr. Marianne <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Marchese</span> </span></strong><br /><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 332px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 121px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548357402947806226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivHpU8wcmgrrI5UuLy74-AQCIQ6thQel2DllErX3xcPC1kDg2HCHPJkQu16fajMzH9f7Szsa0LSVoOpRdnU9DQVZkPDs7aalLP4gA23zPnJq6FSKfft5K_mN45eWI6ohgYtpkSKXwcrEzK/s320/detox+plant.jpg" /> <p align="left"><br />Those of us living in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">Maricopa</span> County might be surprised to learn that we-and our neighbors in Gila country-are exposed to more cancer causing chemicals than 90% of all other counties in the US. Very few of us recognize the year-round threat to our health and well-being that these chemicals pose. These chemicals are found in the water that we drink and the water we use to shower and bathe. They are in our air, food and products we use at home.<br /><br />Normally our bodies are equipped to metabolize and eliminate chemicals. This is called detoxification. However, since we are bombarded with so many chemicals each day our body becomes overburdened with these toxins. There is hope. There are simple ways to assist the body in the removal of these chemicals and improve health and prevent illness and disease. Let me take you through a simple 3 week detoxification plan to improve your health and prevent disease. Learn more at <a href="http://www.drmarchese.com/">http://www.drmarchese.com/</a> </p><div align="center"><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Holiday Wish List</span></strong></div><p></p><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">By Dr. Marie <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Niechwiadowicz</span> </span></strong></div><div align="left"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 262px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548371083879512722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSiSFVJYMtrXrKXDaluzdrg1EorNJFL92bPxmxW3L6FQm4G4_g9n6QjFWSNh-jCQMlwPteuUc2hV8hwVfxzUQFJOGvX5ufwj_8ufDFevAOhJDx4dsv7EmcDm0l_mybCaoK3cJzJSa-hdkT/s320/dear-santa.jpg" /><br />At this time of the year many become frantic searching for the perfect gift. Give the gifts that will inspire health (I have no financial interest in any of my suggestions.)<br /><br />1. Shower filter. If you live in an apartment, condo, or don’t have complete filtration for your house, consider an <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">Aquasana</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">inline</span> shower filter head. Reduce your exposure to chlorine, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">VOC</span>’s and heavy metals. Your skin and hair will love it.<br /><br />2. While you are installing the shower filter, add in a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">ShowerBreeze</span> Oral <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">Irrigator</span>. It is basically a water <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">pik</span> system for your <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">showerhead</span>. Irrigate and keep your gums healthy. Get the extra long hose and your grout will never look better.<br /><br />3. Staying in the bathroom – a bidet seat. We attribute the high incidence of hemorrhoids in the United States to our poor diet but culturally we have poor bathroom hygiene. If you got fecal matter on your hands, would you wipe it of with a tissue? The Euros have bidets; the Japanese have bidet seats. These seats attach directly to any standard toilet. Press a button and the nozzle comes out to wash the designated area. Fancy versions are heated, have dryers, and pulsing actions. Extremely helpful for urinary tract infections, candida, and hemorrhoids. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">Toyo</span> and Church are common brands. Home Depot carries bidet seats.<br /><br />4. Kitchen scale – portion distortion is the main reason for being over weight. For one month weigh your food and track how much you are actually eating.<br /><br />5. Balance ball -- use it as your desk chair, sit on it while you eat or watch TV. Aside from building core strength, increased <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">proprioception</span> leads to an increase in mental function.<br /><br />Celebrate your own health and enjoy your holidays. </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div>Naturopathic Family Carehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11936073794613441583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692486401431341781.post-16003288036207169162010-11-10T09:04:00.000-08:002010-11-10T14:35:22.247-08:00Naturopathic Care: Don't Wait Any Longer to Feel Your Best!!!As always this edition of Naturopathic Family Care's Newsletter is filled with extremely useful and informative articles by NFC's own physicians.<br /><br />Dr. Ross tells us about how poor sleep can be linked to many other serious health issues, Dr. Orona informs us of the how hidden allergic reactions could be affecting us and Dr. DiCampli explains how vital fish oils are for health and well being.<br /><br />Dont miss out on the great info bellow!<br /><br />If you have questions about any of the following articles or would like to speak to someone about Naturopathic Care in general, please call us at <strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">602.493.2273</span></strong> <div><br /><br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmID-G8TydDHF44xMTUny_ZVEVO2A1_R-qbWhPxKJn5vhQjGne63-9IrvUKMMlSx3QneepQDgbuiTvTH5ajNcW6SgNTahw3VTgWALjZ0ep3PGLAP-eNWVWbuk-EhVhhcVRj4-36QlJpFaQ/s1600/snoreing%252520couple.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 237px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 238px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538003037892037682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmID-G8TydDHF44xMTUny_ZVEVO2A1_R-qbWhPxKJn5vhQjGne63-9IrvUKMMlSx3QneepQDgbuiTvTH5ajNcW6SgNTahw3VTgWALjZ0ep3PGLAP-eNWVWbuk-EhVhhcVRj4-36QlJpFaQ/s320/snoreing%252520couple.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#ffffff;"><strong>Weight gain, snoring and health risks: </strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#ffffff;"><strong>Do I have sleep apnea?<br /></strong></span>Ross Kerievsky DC ND<br /><br />Many people snore at night or wake feeling that they didn’t get a good night sleep. Is it possible that a poor amount or quality of sleep can affect your health and risk of developing high blood pressure, pre-diabetes or diabetes? The answer may be surprising. Recent research has been demonstrating that a poor sleep pattern or having undiagnosed sleep apnea can increase your risk for heart attack and stroke.<br /><br />What is sleep apnea? To simplify things, sleep apnea occurs when your airway becomes blocked while sleeping. There are a number of factors that can be associated with having this occur including your weight, your sleep position, some anatomical soft tissue problems, etc. Also as you age, your risk for developing the problem can greatly increase.<br /><br />A recent study found that your risk for having sleep apnea is approximately 57% if you are obese. That number jumps to between 75-98% if you are obese and diabetic.<br /><br />While these numbers are sobering, there is good news. Firstly, if you are suffering from poor sleep, fatigue, snoring or waking unrefreshed, you need to have a health screen to see whether sleep study testing is warranted. If you also are overweight, obese or are suffering from hypertension, pre-diabetes or diabetes, this screen is even more vital.<br /><br /><strong><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;color:#ffffff;">Allergy Alert!</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQjpIMZeJq30TLS_pcoQWhLH5BzhNQ00R5S81RV46i74diPEoAZDbk9kaZHjiov5N6S-GRbHp26WgYhBC4wxTUxibpJ0aGh1h2Z3LfRPR31YDwERN61RUlJoAFz6P2F-uGoBb1rmMWG7De/s1600/allergy_385x261.jpg"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;color:#ffffff;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 236px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 175px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538003425213121826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQjpIMZeJq30TLS_pcoQWhLH5BzhNQ00R5S81RV46i74diPEoAZDbk9kaZHjiov5N6S-GRbHp26WgYhBC4wxTUxibpJ0aGh1h2Z3LfRPR31YDwERN61RUlJoAFz6P2F-uGoBb1rmMWG7De/s320/allergy_385x261.jpg" /></span></a></strong><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;color:#ffffff;"><br /></span>Shahrzad Orona NMD<br /><br />Do fresh-picked peaches make you sneeze?<br /><br />Does eating celery tickle your tongue?<br /><br />Studies show that if you’re allergic to seasonal pollens, your immune system may mistake the proteins of certain raw fruits and vegetables for those in pollen, causing you to wheeze, itch or swell. These proteins are in fruit and vegetable skins, so cooking and peeling produce may help reduce reactions.<br /><br />If you have experienced a rash, shortness of breath, wheezing, swelling or difficulty breathing after eating certain foods, you should remove them from your diet.<br /><br />People have experienced severe symptoms after exposure to even minute amounts of a food to which they are allergic.. A person allergic to wheat can have a serious reaction after eating french fries cooked in oil that was used to cook breaded foods.<br />Sometimes, certain foods cause symptoms that may be misdiagnosed. Heartburn often is misdiagnosed as too much stomach acid or the regurgitation of food into the esophagus when it really may be a food allergy. Other commonly misdiagnosed symptoms include bloating, diarrhea, constipation or canker sores.<br /><br />If your symptoms indicate food allergies, we can do several different types of testing to determine which foods cause allergic reactions or sensitivities.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;"><strong>Allergies</strong>: </span><span style="color:#ffffff;">what they may be associated with. . .<br /><br /></span><span style="color:#ffffff;"><strong>BirchApple</strong>:</span> carrot, cherry, pear, peach, plum, fennel, walnut, potato, spinach, wheat, buckwheat, peanut, honey, celery, kiwi fruit, hazelnut, anise, coriander, cumin<br /><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;"><strong>Mugwort Sage</strong>:</span> Celery, carrot, spices, melon, watermelon, apple, chamomile, hazelnut, anise, fennel, coriander, cumin<br /><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;"><strong>GrassPotato</strong>:</span> Melon, tomato, watermelon, orange, cherry, peanut, celery<br /><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;"><strong>Ragweed</strong>:</span> Chamomile, honey, banana, sunflower seeds, cucumbers, cantaloupe or other melon, zucchini<br /><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;"><strong>Latex</strong>:</span> Avocado, potato, banana, tomato, chestnut, kiwi fruit, herbs, carrot<br /><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;"><strong>Peanuts</strong>:</span> Legumes, grass, wheat, corn </div><div><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">Plantains:</span> </strong>Melon </div><div><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">Cats:</span> </strong>Camels (hair may be woven into rugs) </div><div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsNi31If8ju-rbZYQ9F6SW4tOOni1LQzqSNT3uMvKNA1uHwNK46DU6IGV0_3J00PWwtKDEAPJgPAqGhcb80S96Ny44ynyXHA4JBv1JBntvW3rhaShVYF94Do2Dl-99SHvYcsY7BlduNscn/s1600/pregnant-lady.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 250px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538004033716512466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsNi31If8ju-rbZYQ9F6SW4tOOni1LQzqSNT3uMvKNA1uHwNK46DU6IGV0_3J00PWwtKDEAPJgPAqGhcb80S96Ny44ynyXHA4JBv1JBntvW3rhaShVYF94Do2Dl-99SHvYcsY7BlduNscn/s320/pregnant-lady.jpg" /></a><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ffffff;">How Important is Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Pregnancy, Infancy, and Childhood?</span></strong></div><div>Jesika DiCampli, NMD<br /><br />Omega-3s (EPA & DHA) most important benefit is to properly regulate immune function, metabolism, cellular fluidity, signaling, mediation, and gene expression. DHA has a positive effect on cell membranes and neurotransmitter signaling in the brain making it of significant importance to neural protection and development. Omega-3s also have a role in reducing many forms of cancer by increasing the rate of tumor cell death and reducing oxidative stress that contributes to the formation of cancer.<br /><br />Omega-3s are converted to DHA & EPA as Omega-6s are converted into arachadonic acid. This means that EPA & DHA act to be ANTI-INFLAMMATORY throughout the entire body. In contrast, Arachadonic acid from O-6s is INFLAMMATORY.<br /><br />Dietary sources of α-linolenic acid (Omega-3), the precursor of DHA and EPA, include walnuts, rapeseed and flax seed oils, and green leafy vegetables. However, the conversion from these foods to EPA & DHA can be challenging for most individuals who are deficient in an enzyme (delta 6 desaturase). This is why most Omega-3s must be obtained from fish which does not rely on delta 6 desaturase<br /><br />The American diet is focused on grain products, dairy, and meats. This type of diet is heavy with omega-6 oils (saturated fats, vegetable oil, linoleic acid) and not the omega-3s (fish, a-linoleic acid). This western diet leads to an imbalance of the fatty acids causing elevated levels of O-6 versus O-3.<br /><br />Most pregnant women avoid ingestion of fish due to the concern of chemical contaminants and high mercury levels. This imbalance of oils can cause an inflammatory effect through out the body and possibly contribute to infertility, preterm birth, pregnancy-induced hypertension, preeclampsia, lower birth weight, post partum depression, and other complications.<br /><br />In the third trimester of pregnancy, omega-3 fatty acids are selectively transferred to the fetus to meet the demands of rapid brain growth, and DHA accumulates in the fetal brain at a rate of approximately 15 mg/week. DHA is the predominant fatty acid found in the brain, requiring maternal mobilization of essential fatty acids at an estimated 70 mg/day. If there is a deficiency in maternal intake, a depletion can occur during pregnancy and lactation leading to an increased risk for depression.<br /><br />Decreased Omega-3 oils in infants can contribute to allergic responses and suboptimal neurological development. Children who received DHA via cod liver oil from birth until age 4 had higher test scores reflecting mental development than children who received corn oil or no supplementation. Also, there is evidence that children with low O-3 fatty acid consumption was more at risk for developing attention and mood disorders.<br /><br />How much Omega-3s should you and your children be ingesting? Find out! Dr. DiCampli offers EFA testing and she can determine the proper amount of Omegas that you and your family need, and which supplements are of the highest quality. </div></div>Naturopathic Family Carehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11936073794613441583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692486401431341781.post-82132892557464295982010-10-04T16:29:00.000-07:002010-10-08T15:01:17.981-07:00October - Breast Cancer Awareness Month<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzWuWXsxnJgaVoNgY7ZVcQnC4aPw7VStuUgA7wbdIHW1Ff8-hHMhwChy0cYxyWrClSGD-_iL_bsq8f1wfC1FD89IMaWqhdTBmPxcFIlpY_Srx0seF5fnv6Hc4jxE62_rnaOpsm4UmlLM_Z/s1600/breast-cancer-ribbon.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 124px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 164px" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525376152298831090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzWuWXsxnJgaVoNgY7ZVcQnC4aPw7VStuUgA7wbdIHW1Ff8-hHMhwChy0cYxyWrClSGD-_iL_bsq8f1wfC1FD89IMaWqhdTBmPxcFIlpY_Srx0seF5fnv6Hc4jxE62_rnaOpsm4UmlLM_Z/s200/breast-cancer-ribbon.jpg" /></a> As many of you are aware, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As this disease effects so many, it presents us with a good time to stop and think about what breast cancer awareness means? It can mean many things such as a pink ribbon, a 3-day walk, or giving a donation at the grocery store. It can also be an opportunity. At Longevity Medical Health Center we want to use this month not only to increase breast cancer awareness, but to promote breast cancer prevention as well.<br /><br /><br /><br />We have some great articles this month:<br /><br /><a href="http://4wecare.com/physician/jonathan_psenka.aspx">Dr. Jake Psenka</a> discusses breast cancer risk factors and outlines the premier breast cancer risk assessment- the MOM Panel.<br /><br /><a href="http://4wecare.com/physician/sean_rankin.aspx">Dr. Sean Rankin</a> writes about getting back to the essentials of health.<br /><br /><a href="http://4wecare.com/physician/marie_niechwiadowicz.aspx">Dr. Marie</a> describes the Traditional Chinese Medicine view on breast cancer<br /><br /><p><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">The MOM Panel</span></strong> by <a href="http://4wecare.com/physician/jonathan_psenka.aspx">Jake Psenka, ND</a></p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 205px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525366157875927762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiTEIm21Fc03N1y-jhA_w6EOFOtAiKX_gPenqDDYipZ9BbEzRArAj6RZ4C_zfvA_WDPknHyHhEHVYcWHUI30aMfOjDoPw3qL_YaOMBSnblGEuiz-Z4qUj_hWu_hWxG-ARSsU1EYlcVzhGO/s320/mothers+and+daughters.gif" /><br />As this is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I started thinking about what this means to me as a naturopathic doctor. The first thing that came to mind was the fact that breast cancer rates have been decreasing by approximately 2% every year since 1996. This is no doubt the result of the many great public education campaigns promoting early detection through regular check-ups and self-breast exams. Discovering and diagnosing breast cancer in it’s earliest stages dramatically improves treatment outcomes. These public awareness campaigns save lives, there’s no doubt about it.<br /><br />However, even with increased public awareness about breast cancer, this disease continues to be a major health problem. The latest issue of the journal Cancer, as published by the American Cancer Society, just reported the 2010 cancer statistics for the US. This article reported that over 207,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010, and another 39,000 will succumb to their disease. </p><p>Currently, most efforts aimed at decreasing the incidence of breast cancer are centered on early detection and treatment of disease. As a naturopathic physician, I believe that one of the best ways to fight a disease is to prevent it from ever occurring. It has been estimated that roughly 85% of cancers are due to some sort of risk factor other than genetics. It is an established fact that the many breast cancers could be avoided if a woman’s risk factors were identified and corrected.</p><p class="MsoNormal">This is true even for women who have the breast cancer genes BRCA1 and BRCA2. These two breast cancer genes confer an overall lifetime risk of developing the disease of 40-85%. This means that out of 10 women who all carry the genes between 4 and 8 of them will develop breast cancer. Ever wonder why there is such a difference between 4 and 8, or why 100% of the gene-carrying women don’t develop the disease? The answer certainly has something to do with risk factors. </p><p class="MsoNormal">There are also those women who have increased risk due to having a first-degree relative with breast cancer. Having a mother or sister with the disease does indeed place a woman at higher risk, even if the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are not present. At least part of this increased risk is likely the result of shared risk factors. Dietary and physical activity habits, as well as exposure to different environmental substances are often shared among family members, and especially among people living together.</p><p class="MsoNormal">The big question at this point is which risk factors should be the focus of a breast cancer prevention strategy? Diet and exercise should be given high priority, as the potential benefits of these two are well established in the medical literature. Hormone levels are another factor that should be assessed. Ideally this would include an assessment of both the “good” and the “bad” estrogens present in a woman’s body.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Another risk factor that has been well studied is anxiety. Chronic anxiety can promote a host of problems, which ultimately lead to a reduction in overall health. Many people consider anxiety to be a mind-body issue, and it is, but even anxiety can be measured by looking at things like cortisol rhythms. </p><p class="MsoNormal">Exposure to environmental risk factors also contributes to the development of breast cancer. Associations have been made between breast cancer and exposure to things such as solvents, pesticides, and aromatic amines. One of the reasons that these chemicals are dangerous is because they can act as “endocrine disruptors,” meaning that they can upset the hormone balance in a woman’s body. Studies have also shown that in some cases exposure to pesticides can double the risk for developing breast cancer.</p><p class="MsoNormal">While knowing personal risk factors can be scary, it also can be lifesaving. By identifying any risk factors present it allows a person to begin taking steps to minimize these risks. Below is a laboratory risk panel, called the MOM (because it's what I'd give my mom), that I have put together based on a review of the medical literature concerning breast cancer risk. </p><p class="MsoNormal">Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Panel:</p><p style="TEXT-INDENT: -24pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 42pt" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst">1. Body mass index to determine lean body mass and fat mass.</p><p style="TEXT-INDENT: -24pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 42pt" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">2. Omega-3-Fatty Acid analysis for essential fatty acid concentrations/ratios in the body.</p><p style="TEXT-INDENT: -24pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 42pt" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">3. Salivary cortisol as a way to determine the effects of anxiety on the body.</p><p style="TEXT-INDENT: -24pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 42pt" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">4. Comprehensive hormone panel including estrogen & estrogen metabolite assessment.</p><p style="TEXT-INDENT: -24pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 42pt" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">5. Environmental exposure panel including chlorinated pesticides, solvents, and aromatic amines.</p><p style="TEXT-INDENT: -24pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 42pt" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">6. Detoxigenomic panel for assessing genetic detoxification potential.</p><p style="TEXT-INDENT: -24pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 42pt" class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle">7. BRCA1 and BRCA2 – the breast cancer genes.</p><p class="MsoNormal">This panel represents a very detailed analysis of a woman’s breast cancer risk factors- consider it a “nothing held back” approach to risk assessment. The entire panel might not be right for every woman, and each test could be individually used depending on a woman’s history and lifestyle. If you are interested in learning more about this panel, a particular test, or about cancer prevention in general please consider me a resource. </p><p class="MsoNormal">So what does Breast Cancer Awareness month mean to me as a naturopathic physician? It’s an opportunity to educate moms, sisters, daughters and wives about they ways that they can prevent breast cancer.<br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Getting Back to the Essentials of Health</span></strong><br /><em><a href="http://4wecare.com/physician/sean_rankin.aspx">by Sean Rankin, DC</a></em><br /><em></em><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7PNZez9DVrDUfX501hQ5joe9z3ET2Oezxk1u_N1PzyxrKb5hbqDHQtTYdkt6WvzcYuWycqQDV57fBw05YX93EqaiKVgDzea7l8lvWyJrQE0c8ggsrR_okNsh8_fSESecRaHWouqhs8O-L/s1600/organic_food_distribution_.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 206px" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525378051163204066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7PNZez9DVrDUfX501hQ5joe9z3ET2Oezxk1u_N1PzyxrKb5hbqDHQtTYdkt6WvzcYuWycqQDV57fBw05YX93EqaiKVgDzea7l8lvWyJrQE0c8ggsrR_okNsh8_fSESecRaHWouqhs8O-L/s320/organic_food_distribution_.jpg" /></a>The American Cancer Society estimates 209,060 newly diagnosed cases of breast cancer between men and women in 2010. This figure is up from the 194,280 cases diagnosed in 2009. The number of people diagnosed with breast cancer has risen in the last year as has the number of people in the general population. More people = more diagnosed cases. An increase in the population is not the only increase we are seeing. The factors that impair the body's ability to function, destroy health, and contribute to the development of diseases such as cancer are escalating as well. More and more people are being diagnosed as overweight and obese, the number of people taking medication and the amount of medication people are taking is increasing, and the daily stress load along with environmental toxins and the number of vaccinations is also rising. Unfortunately, the number of people performing regular exercise is decreasing, as is the consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats.<br /><br />What does this all mean? Simply, as the health of our environment declines so does the health of our body. If we look around it is not just the incidence of cancer that is on the rise it is the incidence of ill health overall that is on the rise. We desperately need to get back to the basic fundamentals of health and we need to do it soon. In a country where more than half the people rank chronic illness as their top fear isn't it time to take back control of our health?<br /><br />Join me on October 23 at 11:00am to learn what you can do to <a href="http://www.meetup.com/alternative-414/calendar/14996489/?from=list&offset=0">take back your health</a> and regain your life.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>Chinese Medicine and Breast Cancer</strong></span><br /><em><a href="http://4wecare.com/physician/marie_niechwiadowicz.aspx">by Marie Niechwiadowicz, ND</a></em><br /><em></em><br /><br /></p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 254px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 176px" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525361435336935042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglCoM1xd-0Vi3ge_mghVtVmXkONgqk9OWc8ayyVUUEvVhyphenhyphenJ3cULWgh4VDH93bbM_tLzvXUYVL5QUK5n_UCPUbLokyg3u3wnQXo2D7EGp1tbMQrVM9zUUTY4Bs2CI7MEMkeZqb1d50xyEc_/s320/chinese_medicine_acupuncture.jpg" /><br />In Western medicine, breast cancer is attributed to lifestyle, diet, alcohol consumption, obesity, lack of exercise, environmental factors, and genetics. Aside from non-melanoma skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. According to the CDC in 2006, 191,410 women were diagnosed with breast cancer with 40,820 women dying of breast cancer.<br /><br />In traditional Chinese medicine, breast cancer is called "Ru Yan," or "breast stone." Chinese medicine believes that the fundamental cause of breast cancer is emotional disturbances such as excessive thinking or anger, which lead to functional disorders of the Liver and Spleen. A common causative pattern is that excessive Heat from a deficient Liver, combined with Phlegm Dampness due to Spleen dysfunction, results in the blockage of Chi and Blood, which then "condenses" into breast cancer. Another common causative pattern is when Liver Deficiency and Kidney Deficiency lead to Chi and Blood Deficiency. Chronic Chi and Blood deficiency then leads to Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis, which causes the formation of lumps in the breast. A third pattern is when Qi Stagnation and Phlegm accumulation lead to excessive Heat toxins, which then turn to hard breast lump masses.<br /><br />Traditionally, four patterns of breast cancer are differentiated and treated: Liver Qi Stagnation (hard masses without pain and redness); Phlegm Heat Obstruction (hard masses with sharp pain and redness and swelling); Liver Kidney Deficiency (hard lumps with swelling and a dimpled appearance of the breast skin, discharges and indentation of the nipple); Qi Blood Deficiency (hard lumps with swelling, ruptured abscesses, spreading to the surrounding areas).<br /><br />The liver is responsible for the smooth flow of qi (life force) through out the body. The liver stores the blood and provides the mind with intuition and inspiration. The emotion associated with the liver is anger. If this anger is not expressed, the flow of qi and blood stagnates causing the fore mentioned patterns of breast cancer. The liver channel also terminates underneath the breast and can become blocked through under wire bras and shallow breathing.<br /><br />While it is overly simplistic to say emotion causes cancer, western medicine has identified a Type C personality. This personality may be characterized as someone who responds to stress with depression and a sense of hopelessness. Type C personalities have a tendency to be introverted, respectful, eager to please, conforming and compliant. While correlation is not causation there is significant correlation between the Type C personality just as there is correlation between Type A personality and heart disease.<br /><br />Since Chinese medicine represents a holistic model of health where as Western medicine is reductionistic, it is valuable to look at emotional factors in breast health rather than deconstructing the individual to just risk factors and symptoms.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff99ff;"><strong>QUESTIONS ABOUT ANY INFORMATION IN THIS NEWSLETTER?<br /><br />LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR DOCTORS?<br /><br /></strong><strong>PLEASE CALL US AT (602) 493-2273</strong></span><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><a href="http://www.4wecare.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">www.4wecare.com</span></a><a href="http://4wecare.com/new_patients/welcome.aspx"></a></span></p>Naturopathic Family Carehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11936073794613441583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692486401431341781.post-50481578307386686592010-08-31T17:09:00.000-07:002010-09-03T12:12:13.443-07:00SEPTEMBER - Prostate Cancer Awareness & Cholesterol Education MonthThis month we've put together another health-promoting, super informative newsletter. We also have some exciting news about things happening at the clinic.<br /><br />First and foremost we are very happy to introduce a new member to our health care team, Dr. Sean Rankin, DC! You can learn more about Dr. Rankin and his treatment style by reading his biography below.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;">We also have several great articles for your reading pleasure this month:<br /><br />Dr. Jesika DiCampli discusses cholesterol issues in children<br />Dr. Ross Kerievsky weighs in on fats vs. carbs for weight loss<br />Dr Tamburri highlights the recent Arizona Prostate Cancer Seminar<br /></span><br /><br />We will also be participating in this years <a href="http://www.azwomensexpo.com/?gclid=CO7pgsrd6aMCFQsSbAodZgzD3w">Ultimate Women's Expo</a> in Phoenix Sept 18th and 19th. This promises to be a great event. Stop by our booth for your chance to win some fantastic prizes!<br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Our<br />New Physician- Dr. Sean Rankin, D</span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">C</span><br /></span><span style="color:#000000;"><br /><br /></span><span style="color:#000000;"><p></span><span style="color:#000000;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 128px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 194px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512725421022485522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPnsVQdKvZzas7XHSNRH48LiufXNMfM060zpwG70AXj7exP_wYus6V6HMuldBxEzGlXskk1x0UuY2ngo3B3NFqFcT0pHnru_ITKnw8GsmUGsXEm0-ZqCVDerUHY-BQUyZ5KYgXStDxmWMJ/s200/headshot.JPG" /><br /></span>Dr. Sean is an expert in a type of Chiropractic care that takes into account each patient's unique individuality and bio-energy. He uses techniques such as Applied Kinesiology and Touch for Health which employ muscle testing to isolated muscles and in a particular sequence to impart information about the function of that muscle and its relation to a specific organ system. This approach provides a great low-force manipulation of the body and helps to realign the body's energy fields. To learn more about Dr. Sean and the services he offers please contact our office and we will be happy to provide information about his type of Chiropractic care.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;"><strong>Should you be concerned that your child could have high cholesterol? </strong><br /></span>by Dr. Jesika DiCampli, NMD<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIwzv8WhqrfUbE6l1z9K3gGJPeoqmP9NwlbdA6_oANxDmS_dmN7GFvSgTmMQAyPTHOk80rVby8AnITx3M7hufnNhR-U3j9enf3lsltQIJlvV3fMSeNJu8uiA7frbAqZ9X7IjTDkxOZbT3X/s1600/kids+cholesterol.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 190px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512387523744437538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIwzv8WhqrfUbE6l1z9K3gGJPeoqmP9NwlbdA6_oANxDmS_dmN7GFvSgTmMQAyPTHOk80rVby8AnITx3M7hufnNhR-U3j9enf3lsltQIJlvV3fMSeNJu8uiA7frbAqZ9X7IjTDkxOZbT3X/s320/kids+cholesterol.jpg" /></a><br />In 2007, the AHA released a scientific statement regarding lipid abnormalities in children. Fatty streaks are the first lesions in the progression to coronary atherosclerosis. According to the American Heart Association, research has found that up to 50% of children have at least some degree of aortic fatty streaks by 3 years of age, and these fatty streaks increase after 8 years of age. Fatty streaks can progress to fibrous plaques in the coronary arteries, and these plaques have been demonstrated on autopsy in 8% of children and adolescence.<br /><br />The prevalence of lipid abnormalities in children is increasing, primarily in association with the concomitant epidemic of obesity and the metabolic syndrome. While the AHA does not recommend screening ALL children, those that are overweight or whom have a positive family history, recommend cholesterol screening in children and adolescents. Overweight children should also be screened for other aspects of the metabolic syndrome (blood pressure levels, elevated triglycerides, and high fasting glucose levels).<br /><br />The AHA statement discusses the use of lipid lowering drug therapy for children and adolescence. Lifestyle modification including diet and exercise should be implemented for children as initial therapy, but statin drugs, for children who meet the criteria, are the first-line lipid-lowering therapy.<br /><br />Drug Therapy of High-Risk Lipid Abnormalities in Children and Adolescents<br /><br />A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association Atherosclerosis, Hypertension, and Obesity in Youth Committee, Council of Cardiovascular Disease in the Young, With the Council on Cardiovascular Nursing<br /><br />Brian W. McCrindle, MD, MPH, Chair; Elaine M. Urbina, MD; Barbara A. Dennison, MD, FAHA; Marc S. Jacobson, MD, FAHA; Julia Steinberger, MD, MS; Albert P. Rocchini, MD, FAHA; Laura L. Hayman, PhD, RN, FAHA; Stephen R. Daniels, MD, PhD, FAHA (Circulation. 2007;115:1948-1967.)<br /><br />Since 2007, the AHA has begun to investigated possible noninvasive tools for assessing atherosclerosis in children. Mainly, they are focused on implementing more clinical research on the subject.<br /><br />The question is how can you prevent heart disease in your children? The answer is with lifestyle modification, NOT DRUG THERAPY. Come to gain more insight from Dr. DiCampli’s talk on Keeping Our Kids Healthy and Happy.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ffffff;"><strong>Which is better? Low fat or low carb for weight loss? </strong><br /></span>by Dr. Ross Kerievsky, DC ND<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-xmRS19hYDO9kaCcXh3E_sojGZqfqSAVAstMQSLV1IIzrT4PCvpp8w0LhfZ4NxrW0tlhgVR8qhesZVW_N74iVxsKlf54tn1kY9Z25EM-3d7g7xUIdH0GLYZJkMKjD_iV7TlFpjTTFDN78/s1600/weight+loss.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512388026251951378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-xmRS19hYDO9kaCcXh3E_sojGZqfqSAVAstMQSLV1IIzrT4PCvpp8w0LhfZ4NxrW0tlhgVR8qhesZVW_N74iVxsKlf54tn1kY9Z25EM-3d7g7xUIdH0GLYZJkMKjD_iV7TlFpjTTFDN78/s320/weight+loss.jpg" /></a><br /><br />A recent study in the August issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine looked at approximately 300 obese patients over two years on whether a low fat or low carbohydrate diet is more beneficial. The results were somewhat surprising.<br /><br />Both groups had an average weight loss of 24 pounds in the first year and 15 pounds in the second year. What was interesting was that the low carb patient group had some increased benefit vs. the low fat in their cholesterol numbers. They saw an early decrease in their VLDL and triglyceride levels. They also saw an increase in their HDL numbers. There were also some mild unpleasant side effects for being on the low carb diet including bad breath, constipation, hair loss and dry mouth.<br /><br />The amount of carbohydrates that were used in the study was 20 grams per day for 12 weeks with slowly increasing amounts in later weeks. The low fat group was restricted to 1200-1500 calories for women and 1500-1800 calories for men.<br /><br />In my opinion, this study sheds light on the fact that both low carb and low fat diets can be helpful in obese patients for losing weight. In my opinion, a combination of these two diets may be the best option for achieving the reduction in cardiovascular numbers such as blood pressure and lipid levels while maintaining the ability to have complex carbohydrates in the diet. Hopefully future studies can shed light on this topic.<br /><br />I treat patients medically with nutrition programs that are a combination of a Mediterranean lifestyle and a restriction in simple carbohydrates. This dietary plan seems to work well with many patients to help achieve their weight loss goals and reduce their cardiovascular risk markers. For more information on a specific plan for you, please feel free to contact the office for an appointment with me.<br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#ffffff;">Longevity Medical Health Center Leads Further Into Integrative Medicine</span></strong><br />by Dr. Phranq Tamburri, NMD<br /><br />Last weekend our men's health and prostate expert Dr. Tamburri was a featured speaker at the prestigious Arizona Prostate Cancer Seminar held at the Wellness Community in downtown Phoenix. He shared the stage with three other top physicians in the area of urology. This included Dr. Murty, MD, MPA a certified radiation oncologist, Top Doc Dr. Larry Bans, MD a urologist known for early promotion of active surveillance, and lastly a true celebrity doctor, Richard Ablin, PhD who is famous for discovering the PSA blood test for prostate cancer. Dr. Ablin had become infamous recently due to his industry shattering research that his own test, the PSA, harms more men than it saves. Dr. Tamburri spoke primarily about the highly regarded Advanced Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment protocol for assessing a higher degree of cancer mortality and overall risk for both biopsied and non-biopsied ‘prostate cancer’.<br /><br />Although not planned, all four lectures began revolving and complementing each other. This was mainly with regard to the evolving and forthcoming new standards and interpretation of the PSA. Dr.Ablin’s recent explosive Opinion Editorial to the New York Times this year was the highlight for the event. The renowned medical researcher reviewed his detailed data backing his editorial. Most interestingly the audience, made up mostly of prostate cancer survivors, did not strongly argue with his premise but appeared to follow along in agreement. Dr. Tamburri followed next explaining real world clinical examples of the faulty PSA discussed earlier. Dr. Tamburri's assessment of these clinical concerns of whether or not a cancer requires surgery, radiation, or natural treatments led into the third lecture by Dr.Bans. He discussed the conservative uses for radical prostate surgery. Similar integrative points were brought up by Dr. Murty as he reviewed various forms of radiation treatments.<br /><br />What stood out from this medical gathering was the uneventful notice of the integration and respect between various fields in prostate cancer (PhD, medical surgeon, radiation oncologist, and naturopathic medical doctor). Most significantly was the recognition and acknowledgment that each of these disciplines, represented by current professionals, were coming to similar conclusions with regard to the future assessing of prostate cancer. This is not only benefits the future of integrative medicine but moreover is a victory for patient care.<br /><br />To learn more about how Dr. Tamburri can help to differentiate between aggressive and more common low aggressive prostate disorders (surgery vs. drugs vs. natural) please visit our <a href="http://174.132.156.53/4wecare/doctors.htm">home page</a> and click on Dr. Tamburri name on the doctors menu. Feel free also to contact our staff to inquire about the advanced Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment @ 602-493-2273.</p>Naturopathic Family Carehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11936073794613441583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692486401431341781.post-4948040783307658502010-07-30T09:29:00.000-07:002010-08-03T12:40:22.391-07:00AUGUST - Pain Awareness Month at NFC<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUQsDCqE5J2QjhsURnckjaDqVK6HAMxfe2hOSlVp0IAL_vJUDG6pFktiveqsxEHcUaZlws46zLOCn4LAqx7Y-I5_7dFbnFS3wvjMw88JuN8mwIYNwQeOiBJsjvfft6TNSJnH7iQTrV8PGl/s1600/pain.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 257px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUQsDCqE5J2QjhsURnckjaDqVK6HAMxfe2hOSlVp0IAL_vJUDG6pFktiveqsxEHcUaZlws46zLOCn4LAqx7Y-I5_7dFbnFS3wvjMw88JuN8mwIYNwQeOiBJsjvfft6TNSJnH7iQTrV8PGl/s320/pain.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499749523637659714" /></a><br />Pain is something we are all very familiar with, some obviously much more than others, but pain is a daily reality for far too many of you and your loved ones. Pain is also major symptom in many medical conditions, and can significantly interfere with a person's quality of life and general daily functioning.<br /><br />Naturopathic Family Care and our physicians provide several options for pain relief and management ranging from nutritional support, massage, acupuncture and prolotherapy. This is not to say that traditional pain relievers are not utilized however, just as with any other Naturopathic approach to health care, the goal is to help the body heal itself so that surgical options and medications are not necessary.<br /><br />If you would like to learn more about natural options to pain management please join us for a FREE informational discussion on <a href="http://www.meetup.com/alternative-414/calendar/14163631/?from=list&offset=0">The Natural Approach to Freedom from Pain</a> hosted by Dr. Marie August 19th at NFC. <br /><br />Problems in Pain Management<br />Dr. Marie Niechwiadowicz<br /><br />My biggest problem in my experience in treating injuries, chronic pain, acute pain, headaches, fibromyalgia through a variety of modalities, is that I rarely see my patients more than 3 times. Maybe 6 visits on the outside. Sigh. I like my patients. I miss them. . .<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqtbXxrM8Al04YJ0FmBDBVsC1TKG8533jEdaYwRZDOcadnZUl8MfbgqfsxmAJB4znSx__dIGeM_C7yBNwiIvJq9E1GP7rVHG036Dsl-DAZ5VhicuBGhbsuLC6Ee-hMTTYE5yPrXTGlmRZ_/s1600/Sad.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 190px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqtbXxrM8Al04YJ0FmBDBVsC1TKG8533jEdaYwRZDOcadnZUl8MfbgqfsxmAJB4znSx__dIGeM_C7yBNwiIvJq9E1GP7rVHG036Dsl-DAZ5VhicuBGhbsuLC6Ee-hMTTYE5yPrXTGlmRZ_/s200/Sad.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501270577411656978" /></a><br /><br />The 30 yo boxer with a medial meniscus tear that recovered after three prolotherapy injections.<br /><br />The 70 yo laborer who can now get his arms above his head after three prolotherapy treatments. <br /><br />The 42 yo martial artist with heel pain that improved after platlet rich prolotherapy. <br /><br />The 75yo woman who got to cancel her hip replacement surgery after a progenitor cell injection. <br /><br />The 24 yo fibromyalgia patient who no longer needs her handicap plates after acupuncture treatments.<br /><br />The 45 yo classical guitarist that no longer has rheumatoid Arthritis after IV therapy and low dose naltrexone.<br /><br />The list goes on. The list is long. I fear the front desk staff no longer likes me because there is constant new patient paper work and more and more charts to file. Follow up phone calls are something like this: “Is this (insert patient name)? No? She doing a triathalon? Well if she has any new concerns please have her call the office.” Maybe I could have a prolotherapy reunion. But who goes to the doctor when they are well? Maybe I should go back to treating professional athletes as they are prone to injure themselves multiple times.<br /><br />And it is not placebo effect – I’ve seen pre and post treatment MRI’s that show regrowth of articular cartilage of the knee, healed rotator cuff tendons and repaired ACL tears.<br /><br />The “prolo” in prolotherapy means proliferation. This injection therapy helps structures regrow becoming stronger and pain free. Even after the last treatment the healing effects of prolotherapy continue.<br /><br />In some cases platelet rich prolotherapy is a better choice. New technology has made this more affordable and accessible to patients. Your blood is drawn and spun down to the platelets to concentrate your growth factors. This is particularly helpful for structures with very little blood supply (like a meniscus) or more severe injuries. This is similar to surgeries where a blood clot is sewn into a meniscus or labrum to create the regrowth.<br /><br />I am very excited to be able to offer progenitor cells injections for more severe degenerative conditions. Progenitor cells are cells grown in a lab and differentiated to regrow bone, nerve, connective tissue etc. Orthopedic surgeons frequently paint the tibial plateau and patella after knee surgery with progenitor cells differentiated to regrow bone.<br /><br />Maybe I should call my treatments “Non-surgical orthopedics?”<br /><br />What you can expect in your treatment plan is an initial evaluation of your pain including any imaging. It is always helpful to bring any imaging you have. If you are a candidate, you will receive 3 treatments in two weeks. Usually the first treatment is on the first visit. The treatment is an injection of a customized prolotherapy solution into the affected area. After the third we will take two weeks off and you will be re-evaluated. You may need a second round of injections if the injury is more severe. <br /><br />Then your pain is gone and you never call, you never write. At least wave as you are blowing past me up Camelback Mountain.<br /><br />Dr. Marie Niechwiadowicz<br /><br /><br />Frequency Specific Microcurrent<br />Marianne Marchese, ND<br /><br />Microcurrent is a physical therapy modality that has been in use for over 16 years. Microcurrent is measured in millionths of an amp so you do not feel the current. By comparison, a TENS unit and most other electrotherapies produce milliamps, 1000 times greater. Your body seems to use the Microcurrent energy to increase its own energy production. Microcurrent increases the production of ATP, your own chemical energy, by up to 500%. It also increases protein synthesis and waste product removal.<br /><br />Microcurrent applied to tissues supports the natural current flow in the tissue, allowing cells in the area to regain their capacitance. Trauma, injury, and illness affects the electrical potential of the damaged tissue.<br /><br />Microcurrent is used for?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPozQwKhyqsyGVInaZad4_nkd7wrmhkXWEqNJZB3Pau-BexA5rkGs268LlxzJ85lqvCVslPblO1oe1dkHtc8m88_hAV6sHWmI5em7VsQxaE6SyHuYTaJtBXuINed01_KORax0-ejhnKGj3/s1600/back+pain.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 167px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPozQwKhyqsyGVInaZad4_nkd7wrmhkXWEqNJZB3Pau-BexA5rkGs268LlxzJ85lqvCVslPblO1oe1dkHtc8m88_hAV6sHWmI5em7VsQxaE6SyHuYTaJtBXuINed01_KORax0-ejhnKGj3/s320/back+pain.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501270059756507138" /></a><br /><br />Myofacial pain (fibromyalgia)<br />Inflammation and Spasms<br />Muscle and joint pain<br />Neuropathy, numbness, tingling<br />Endometriosis<br />Fibroids<br />Ovarian cysts<br />Constipation<br />Multiple sclerosis<br />Many others……….<br /><br />Tourette Syndrome:<br />A Holistic Approach from a Naturopath with the Disorder<br />Dr. Phranq Tamburri, NMD<br /><br />Introduction: <br />Although my focus is primarily prostate cancer assessments, on occasion I receive a patient with Tourette Syndrome due to my lifelong experience with it. Tourette's is a syndrome. A syndrome, by definition, means that the defined condition (Tourette's, carpal tunnel, adrenal fatigue, ADHD, etc.) is defined by having a specified number of qualifying symptoms. There may be numerous signs or symptoms associated with a particular syndrome however a patient need only to present with a set number to receive the diagnosis. Tourette's has many but most notably include vocal and / or motor tics, ADHD, hyperactivity, obsessive compulsive disorder, and in more acute forms, coprolalia (uncontrollable swearing). It presents in childhood, worsens during puberty, then often calms down in later life. For adult patients with mild to moderate forms, they tend to accommodate to it fine. The problem however is first diagnosed when a child. Without prior experience to the syndrome, it is typically a very unsuspecting shock by parents to suddenly see their child act in such abnormal ways. In addition, the child is unaware of these suddenly developing impulses and inexperienced with methods of handling the situation, especially in public. <br /><br />Approaching the Condition:<br />I have yet to find a cure for this condition. The TSA (Tourette Syndrome Association) has spent decades with research however the medical 'smoking gun' is still elusive. There seems overall to be a hardwired dysfunction in brain chemistry (likely linked to dopamine) that cannot be changed. However it may be modified and affected in various ways. Some have suggested that a virus or a bad streptococcus infection as a baby may have caused permanent damage to this specific region of the brain. There are numerous neurological medications that can be tried, from Haldol (an anti-psychotic), SSRI's like Prozac, to even nicotine patches, yet they each carry significant side effect profiles and seriously question their use when the Tourrete Syndrome eventually becomes part of ones 'normal' life.<br /><br />The most difficult time is at early diagnosis disorder. Concerned parents are often startled and wish the best for their child to rid them of this condition that they almost always wade into the realm of neurological drugs. It has been my personal and clinical experience that every case of such drug usage concluded with the parents eventually succumbing and removing these drugs, often with regret due to the significant negative behavior changes or low immunity in their child. Despite the presentation of the disorder with children (physical tics, grunting, etc.,), my best overall advice is that, unless the child is deeply affected, you really only need to treat the parents! Tics can look quite serious and alarming... and embarrassing. This however is mostly from the point of view of the average person, again especially the parents. Believe it or not, aside from the Syndrome being occasionally annoying, many to most Tourrette individuals are just fine as I stated before. <br /><br />Tourrete Advantages?:<br />Years ago I had the pleasure to have met Dr. Bill Mitchel, a highly respected national naturopath. We discussed Tourrette Syndrome over dinner once where he personally noted from his own practice how Tourettes patients tended to be overly quick thinking, deeply knowledgeable (great mental retention) and creative. He thought it was from the brain constantly racing for their entire lifetime, where it is hard to 'shut off'. <br /><br />Although I cannot objectively comment on the former observation, I can personally attest to the latter. My mind seemed to constantly race compared to my peers growing up. If I did not consistently have some form of intelligent mental stimulation to concentrate and divert my attention then my tics would worsen. There is a feeling of 'tripping over ones mind' that seems to lead to tics. As a result growing up, starting even at age 7, I would constantly read newspapers, listen to talk radio, ask (too) many questions of teachers, listen to adults talk over dinner, and stay up late to watch evening news programs. Video games, 'studying' complex music on headphones, art, acting, and numerous other creative endeavors were common not only incessantly pursued by myself but observed in other children wrestling with coping mechanisms for the disorder. So I believe what physicians like Dr. Mitchell eventually observed in older Tourette patients was the cumulative result of a lifelong pattern of tic diversion through ongoing mental stimulation. <br /><br />Some negative side effects of this mental activity can be irregular speech patterns, quick talking, and switching topics quickly. It also can manifests in insomnia if one does not calm the mind nightly. However it is advised to focus upon the positive side effects not only for their self esteem but to keep the child (and parents) attitude of the Syndrome from being 'learning disabled' but instead to be empowered by it.<br /><br />Treatment Strategies:<br />Join an intense sport like track, biking, rock climbing, or swimming that saps the tic energy and allows amelioration during such exercise. Martial arts or boxing are personal favorites since it further boosts ones self confidence that they will need through life, especially going through puberty. Other good focused activities that are non-athletic include playing musical instruments, painting, Internet surfing and especially video games.<br /><br />Some doctors have had some success with the amino acid L-Glycine that cuts down anxiety pressured tics. Some have experimented with the powerful herb Rauwolfia since along with dropping blood pressure it reduces dopamine levels (one hypothesized culprit for these tics). Neurotransmitter testing (available at this office) is a great place to start when either newly diagnosed or after long term treatment from conventional neuropathic drugs. Overall diet is important. Ensure the patient is off stimulants and caffeine. As incredible as it sounds, one teenager saw me for worsening tics when his neurologist couldn't help. After a long intake I found he drank 3-4 Red Bulls/ day! His MD never asked him nor told him the effects of caffeine. Some patients have found allergy testing helpful. If the tics are very physical and hard on the muscles then consider massage, especially for headaches after long days of tic outbursts or even from 'holding them in'. If there are strong vocal outbursts then consider meditation and/ or hypnosis techniques to help control them. Vocal tics are the hardest to control but tend to lessen after the hormonal storm of puberty. Remember however that the MORE pressure society, and especially parents, put onto the individual to be 'normal', the greater the anxiety and hence the tics. Don't allow that pattern.<br /><br />Phranq D. Tamburri, NMD<br /><br />(Dr. Tamburri is available by special appointment to consult or present on Tourette Syndrome. Please contact the office manager for details.)Naturopathic Family Carehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11936073794613441583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692486401431341781.post-28202043556191879672010-07-02T10:39:00.000-07:002011-09-01T10:30:58.156-07:00July News!!!In this edition of the NFC newsletter Dr. Orona, Dr. Psenka and Dr. DiCampli all give us wonderful information to help us protect our children's health and safety this summer. Also, Dr. Kerivesky outlines some of the lesser known applications of chiropractic care.
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<br />Don't miss out our free lectures this summer! You are cordially invited to attend these presentations which are hosted by the doctors of NFC, and always provide great information. This summer we have several lectures scheduled that are free for everyone to attend.
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<br />IN JULY. . .
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<br /><a href="http://www.meetup.com/alternative-414/calendar/13773810/?from=list&offset=0">Hot Flashes, and Sweats, and Dryness, Oh My!</a>
<br />with Dr. Marianne Marchese, NMD
<br /><a href="http://www.meetup.com/alternative-414/calendar/13868392/?from=list&offset=0">
<br />Should You Care About Your Air?</a>
<br />with Dr. Jonathan Psenka, NMD
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<br />IN AUGUST. . .
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<br />Easy Anxiety Reduction & Calming Techniques</a>
<br />with Laurel Cozzuli
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<br />Are you putting your child at risk for ADHD?
<br />by Dr. Jesika DiCampli
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<br />You may be, if your child is being exposed to pesticides. My neighbor always says “Whats the difference? Pesticides don’t matter.” A study by the American Academy of Pediatrics may have FINALLY solidified that YES, it does make a difference; and it absolutely matters for your children’s neural development.
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<br />In the USA, 40 pesticides for food, drinking water and residential use are registered with the Environmental Protection Agency. However, food is the major source of pesticide exposure in children...and our children are more sensitive to exposure than we are!
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<br />Why are children at a greater risk than adults? A child’s brain is more susceptible to toxicity and their still developing organ systems are less able to process chemicals. Also, the concentration of pesticide levels in comparison to body weight is greater for children. AAP’s study looked at over 1,100 children aged 8-15 and tested urine pesticide levels.
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<br />THE RESULTS: More than 93% of children had at least 1 detectable level of pesticides...the majority of the tested children!! There was a 55%-72% increase in odds of developing ADHD for a 10-fold increase in DMAP (dimethyl alkylphosphate) concentration.
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<br />WHAT DOES THIS MEAN??: Exposure to pesticides has shown adverse effects in the brain development of children...and this is with average exposure!!!
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<br />Eating organic, supplementing appropriately, and protecting against toxicity are the foundation of a happy, healthy child. See Dr. DiCampli to learn how to help decrease your child’s risk of ADHD.
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<br />Exercise as Medicine
<br />by Dr. Jake Psenka
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<br />Did anyone happen to see Surgeon General Regina Benjamin’s recent announcement concerning her plans to improve and promote health in the US? Her idea was to improve health in the US by promoting healthy dietary choices and encouraging regular physical activity. I think we should applaud Dr. Benjamin’s efforts in promoting healthy lifestyle choices as a way to combat our dismal health as a nation. It should come as no surprise to anyone reading this newsletter that the most common diseases in the US are directly related to poor lifestyle choices. Heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are all diseases in which unhealthy lifestyle choices are established risk factors. One point I found especially concerning in Dr. Benjamin’s speech was the mention of a study investigating the relationship between obese 3-year olds and their risk of future heart disease. THREE YEAR OLDS! It turns out that being obese, even at this young age, puts the body into an inflammatory state. It is this inflammation that disrupts the normal functioning of the body, and promotes the development of conditions such as heart disease.
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<br />As a rule, I try to stay off my soapbox when writing pieces for the NFC newsletter. However, I’m going to climb up onto it for a second. Why is it that we award good behavior in kids with sweet treats? How many times have we heard someone say “if you’re a good boy then you can have some candy, little Johnny?” Candy, soda, Pringles, Cheetos, French fries; yeah, they taste good, but do we really want to send the message that being good means you get to eat like crap? Granted, trying to get a kid to behave with the promise of raisins can be a tough sell, but there are other options out there. If you’re looking for idea you might consider some of the newer children’s multivitamins. They look like candy and they taste like candy. If you don’t believe me ask for a sample the next time you are in the office. There is some sugar in these products, but nowhere near the amount found in a Bit ‘O Honey. Also, there is no saturated fat, but omega-3 fatty acids, you know, fish oil. Think about it. Taking one foot off the soapbox now.
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<br />Dr. Benjamin is asking for the involvement of physicians and the public alike in promoting the idea that exercise is medicine. In fact, that is the name of her new program, Exercise Is Medicine. I joined as a physician member because I completely believe that regular exercise is an integral part of health- both physical and mental. Take a few minutes to look at the Exercise Is Medicine website, it contains a lot of good information <a href="http://exerciseismedicine.org/">exerciseismedicine.org</a>. Another reason that I liked the Surgeon General’s announcement is because in promoting responsible dietary and exercise participation, she is promoting alternative medicine. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a department of the National Institutes of Health, classifies both diet and exercise as Complementary and Alternative Medicines (CAM). Another interesting fact is that Harvard University’s Department of Complementary and Integrative Medical Therapies defines CAM as “those practices explicitly used for medical intervention, health promotion, or disease prevention which are not routinely taught at United States medical schools, nor routinely underwritten by third party payers within the existing United States health care system."
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<br />This begs the question, if diet and exercise are classified as CAM therapies by the Government, and CAM therapies are not routinely taught at conventional medical schools in the US, do you think that the average conventional physician can give you quality advice about these things? On the other hand, Naturopathic doctors are well trained in both diet and exercise therapies. Additionally, Naturopathic doctors are the undisputed experts in promoting preventative medicine. It’s like the bottle of herbal medicine that states “Talk to your doctor before taking this product.” It might better be stated “talk to a qualified doctor before taking this product.” Ok, now both feet are on the ground.
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<br />Like the Surgeon General I would like to encourage you to become an active participant in your own health. If you are unsure about the best ways to begin a healthy lifestyle program please consider the doctors of Naturopathic Family Care and Longevity Medical Health Center a resource. All of our physicians have been trained in the use of programs that make adopting healthy lifestyles achievable for everyone. I invite you to make 2010 the year you incorporate health into your life and the lives of your loved ones. Together we can help fight chronic disease and set healthy examples for our children.
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<br />Can Managing Chronic Hypertension be helped by Chiropractic and Naturopathic Medicine?
<br />by Ross Kerievsky DC ND
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<br />Approximately 60 million US adults are estimated to have hypertension. It is an extremely common condition that can lead to deadly outcomes if left untreated including stroke, heart attack, kidney disease, etc. A recent study in 2007 shed some interesting light on the possibility of how chiropractic care could possibly help someone with hypertension. A pilot study in the May 2007 Journal of Human Hypertension showed that chiropractic manipulation could lower elevated blood pressure readings without the use of medication. The chiropractic manipulation was performed on the upper cervical area and had lasting effects. This study sheds some light that it is possible some people have hypertension due to neurovascular compression of the brainstem and that manipulation of the upper cervical area may help to relieve this pressure.
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<br />The other key factors, besides the use of medication, that can help control chronic hypertension are nutritional and lifestyle interventions. I am a strong proponent of utilizing supplemented diet guidelines with my patients to include treatments for targeted weight loss. The use of certain supplements can also help patients such as the use of coenzyme Q10, Vitamin D, magnesium, vitamin C, L-carnitine and acetyl-L-carnitine.
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<br />A tailored program that combines proper testing, medication, lifestyle, nutrition and chiropractic can help when dealing with this very common condition. These programs can also be very helpful for patients that have pre-hypertension. This is where your blood pressure readings are slightly high and can be a warning sign for developing higher numbers if it is not addressed.
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<br />Please feel free to schedule an appointment with me to help develop an individualized plan for you or your family member.
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<br />Don’t Bug Me (Guide to Avoiding and Treating Bug Bites)
<br />by Dr. Orona
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<br />Some Natural, Non-toxic Ideas to Help Keep Your Family from Getting Bug Bites This Summer:
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<br />Wear white or light colors during the daytime, as dark clothing during daylight hours actually attracts bugs. According to one report, mosquitoes are more attracted to blue and green so try to wear more yellows, reds and oranges.
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<br />Mosquitoes identify their targets by sight, heat and smell. Avoid physically active movement (exercise, ball games, yard work, etc.) during peak mosquito hours to keep them from noticing you from a distance. Peak mosquito times tend to be right around dusk and dawn. Reduce outside lights in the evening hours (use yellow bulbs, if possible).
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<br />Mosquitoes are attracted to perspiration, heat, and carbon dioxide. All of these are produced after exercising, so avoid outdoor exercise during peak mosquito hours (at dawn and dusk). You can also attract the insects to another carbon dioxide source such as a candle or camp fire so they are less attracted to you.
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<br />Our bodies also release lactic acid after eating certain foods. Foods commonly believed to attract mosquitoes include bananas (or other potassium-rich food items) and salty foods.
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<br />Avoid perfumes when outside. Using hand creams and lotions with a sweet scent can also increase your risk of attracting mosquitoes, so go for the unscented varieties during mosquito season. Try using unscented soaps when showering, too. Even though they’re rinsed off, the scent remains on your skin and attracts bugs.
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<br />Be sure to wear long sleeves and long pants when outdoors at dusk, or in areas with an especially high concentration of mosquitoes (woods, swamps, hiking trails). Keeping a barrier between yourself and mosquitoes is a simple and natural way to avoid bites. And use screens in all your home’s doors and windows during summer months.
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<br />Planting marigolds, scented geraniums (rub the leaves on your skin, too), rosemary, catnip, peppermint, spearmint, daisies, verbena, spike lavender (not the sweet French variety), basil, thyme, garlic, allspice, cedar, and lemon grass around the yard naturally repels insects. Decorating with eucalyptus is also thought to be helpful. You can make your own insect-repelling sachets by drying the flowers and leaves from the above plants and placing them into small, hand-sewn cotton bags.
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<br />The first step in avoiding the bite is to eliminate the local mosquito population at its source. Eliminate their breeding grounds. Mosquitoes use stagnant water for breeding, so drain any collections of stagnant water found in your yard, neighborhood or workplace.
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<br />Apply bug-fighting oils topically to the skin. These oils include rosemary, lemongrass, citronella, lavender, etc. Researchers at Iowa State University found nepetalactone, the essential oil in catnip that gives the plant its characteristic odor, is ten times more effective at repelling mosquitoes than DEET. Natural repellents should be applied about every 2 hours to be most effective. You can make your own herbal repellents, but there are several different brands currently on the market. Additionally, keep in mind that repellents containing multiple repellents tend to be more effective than those containing a single ingredient because of the differences between insects. I have used Burt’s Bees Herbal Insect Repellent and have been very pleased with its effectiveness. Use lavender sachet bags to help repel bugs.
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<br />When preparing for a trip into an insect-dense environment, start taking homeopathic Ledum palustre 6C one day before your trip. Continue the dosage throughout the trip to help lessen your body’s reaction when a bite occurs. Ledum will not prevent bites, therefore repellents should still be applied. However, it will help start the healing process immediately and reduce swelling and itching.
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<br />Herbal and Homeopathic Remedies to Treat Insect Bites:
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<br />Boiron’s Bitecare: A soothing, non-sticky gel that is absorbed quickly by the skin. It contains homeopathic remedies to help heal and relieve inflammation, pain, and itching.
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<br />Burt’s Bees Bug Bite Relief: Made with an all-natural blend of essential oils, this balm which comes in a lip balm-like applicator, is very easy to use and quickly soothes pesky bug bites. Camphor and menthol relieve pain and itching, while lemongrass, thyme, lavender and orange oils reduce discomfort. Apply directly to your bite or sting, rubbing gently, and reapply as needed.
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<br />● Redness with or without pus, warmth, fever, or a red streak that spreads toward the body
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<br />Naturopathic Family Carehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11936073794613441583noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692486401431341781.post-1047305682443609352010-05-24T11:29:00.001-07:002010-06-03T13:22:38.005-07:00June News!Summer is almost here and all of us Phoenicians know that with the summer months come the infamous high temperatures. So, the questions is, how dangerous is the sun exposure for those of us that reside in the valley? Dr. Marie addresses this issue in the article below. Dr. Tamburri and Dr. Najeeullah will also be giving us useful information on prostate screening and possible causes and treatment for pain and fatigue.<br /><br />This month don't miss out on the free health events that will be held at NFC!<br /><br />Thursday, June 17th Dr. Najeeullah will be speaking on:<br /><a href="http://alternative.meetup.com/414/calendar/13664242/?success=mailing_list_sent">Treatment Options After a Lumpectomy</a><br /><br />Wednesday, June 30th Dr. Tamburri will be discussing:<br /><a href="http://alternative.meetup.com/414/calendar/13673988/?success=mailing_list_sent">Recent Changes in the Prostate Cancer Screening Guidelines</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >The Sunscreen Dilemma</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);font-size:130%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhECdnoEaVTj1-ThIkNc9A6g4_2lvtJQCkDJiyFEyZIicBmqL25K5-I-O4spNNRcoNaIg1Q1zuy5n4eJuAf2W5jx16uVChRRrZrpJHftE5QB57bAd7cSEp70eS-aIFpp_4keA11nj_ZOfrZ/s1600/sunbathing.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 312px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhECdnoEaVTj1-ThIkNc9A6g4_2lvtJQCkDJiyFEyZIicBmqL25K5-I-O4spNNRcoNaIg1Q1zuy5n4eJuAf2W5jx16uVChRRrZrpJHftE5QB57bAd7cSEp70eS-aIFpp_4keA11nj_ZOfrZ/s400/sunbathing.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477907692881587426" border="0" /></a></span><br />by Dr. Marie Niechwiadowicz, NMD<br /><br />The sun has long been considered the source of life and a provider of energy. We need sunlight to make Vitamin D which benefits the immune system, bone health, and cardiovascular health. Vitamin D has been shown to reduce depression and possibly prevent cancer while Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to multiple sclerosis, osteomalacia, and delayed calcification of bones in children.<br /><br />Many of you reading this are taking a Vitamin D supplement and since Vitamin D is fat-soluble, it is possible that this supplementation can cause toxic levels of Vitamin D. However, Vitamin D produced through sun exposure does not carry the risk of toxicity because after 20 minutes in the sun your body has already produced all the Vitamin D you need and any further exposure will degrade extra Vitamin D. 20 minutes of sun exposure provides the equivalent of 10,000 to 25,000 IU of oral vitamin D depending on the amount of pigment in your skin. If you want to get your Vitamin D from food, you would need to eat 35oz of wild salmon a day to equal 20 minutes of sun exposure.<br /><br />The caveat – what about skin cancer? It is important to remember sun exposure does not equal skin cancer but sun damage increases the risk of skin cancer. It is possible to get healthy sun exposure without damaging your skin. First, assess your skin on the Fitzpatrick scale – type 1 is very fair, always burns and is likely to get skin cancer. Type 6 is very dark, never burns and is unlikely to get skin cancer. If you are a type 1 and have no pigment, minimize your exposure, avoid peak times, use shade and clothing as protection.<br /><br />Why no mention of sunscreen? Most sunscreens contain harmful ingredients like oxybenzone and or benzophenone-3. Both have been linked to endocrine cancers and hormonal issues. Fragrances in sunscreen and other beauty products has also been linked to reproductive health problems. If your sunscreen has insect repellant, the sunscreen can cause too much insecticide to be absorbed in your body. With powder and spray sunscreen, you have increased your absorption of these harmful ingredients by inhaling the sunscreen.<br /><br />Many common sunscreens were shown to be ineffective at blocking the sun as well as being toxic – Coppertone, Neutrogena and Banana Boat were found to be unsafe and ineffective. According to the Environmental Working Group’s cosmetic database (ewg.org and cosmeticdatabase.com), the top three safest and most effective sunscreens were Blue Lizard, California Baby, and CVS with zinc oxide. I recommend visiting the website for the entire list to see where your sunscreen falls in the safe and effective range.<br /><br />Having a diet high in anti-oxidants reduces any oxidative stress from exposure and damage. As with most things in life, moderation is the key. Avoid sun damage but don’t avoid the sun. If you have a past history of sun damage check your skin for suspicious growths, and if you are over 40, have annual skin exams. Remember ABCDE: <span style="font-weight: bold;">A</span>symmetry, irregular <span style="font-weight: bold;">B</span>order, change in <span style="font-weight: bold;">C</span>olor, <span style="font-weight: bold;">D</span>iameter greater than 1/4inch, <span style="font-weight: bold;">E</span>volving over time. Always report any suspicious lesions to your physician. Early detection is the key to successfully treating skin cancers.<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" > <span>Recent P</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255); font-weight: bold;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGpJEjn1j9ye_iBmwc2s1EOfazZET3_YJBONsUup5UFX_dNZ97yel6JCKLGIqU3_Y2FEIq78OfV1rSERy2r0GFjNdY8vMjQaqtqIcik8P_SYjbbAYysJPK2S0u_zgiUMNEr1e4u2bPdL3_/s1600/checkprostate.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 217px; height: 231px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGpJEjn1j9ye_iBmwc2s1EOfazZET3_YJBONsUup5UFX_dNZ97yel6JCKLGIqU3_Y2FEIq78OfV1rSERy2r0GFjNdY8vMjQaqtqIcik8P_SYjbbAYysJPK2S0u_zgiUMNEr1e4u2bPdL3_/s400/checkprostate.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477934635228538546" border="0" /></a></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span>rostate Cancer (CaP) Screening and PSA Guideline Changes</span></span><br />by Phranq D. Tamburri, NMD<br /><br />This blog entry is important for men. It regards prostate cancer screening, and new insights into the management of prostate cancer that has occurred in only the last 3 months.<br /><br />The PSA (prostate specific antigen) and digital rectal exam (DRE) recommendations for CaP (prostate cancer) screening have been recently challenged by the American Cancer Society, the U.S. Congress, and even the discoverer of the PSA himself! Recently they each are coming to a similar conclusion that the current screening method (simply a PSA and/or DRE) is not sufficient enough to give medically reliable information to warrant its overall cost in both dollars and side effects to the patient. As mentioned, the discoverer of this test, Dr. Richard J. Ablin in an astounding Op-Ed piece to the New York Times on March 9, 2010, called the PSA today, “a hugely expensive public health disaster”. Therefore, remarkably, recommendations are now proposed to stop these common CaP screenings. These new recommendations are drawing intense reactions from both sides. For instance, I have been recently at odds with some laymen prostate screening members since they interpret these new recommendations as “rich doctors and insurance companies that simply are allowing men to die.” But could there be rational reasons for this radical change? At the same time many ‘alternative’ patients read into this as a complete vindication for the “throwing out of the PSA”, a test that they have been lead to believe by some radical perspectives as being fatuous and useless.<br /><br />At the end of the day and after all of the passion, the guidelines do not call for eliminating PSA testing en mass nor mass screening events at all. What they do underscore is that if CaP screening is offered, then an in-depth CaP risk assessment MUST be conducted if the PSA is tested; the simple PSA test should NOT be used alone. If patients cannot receive this in-depth consult then it is advised to simply avoid the test altogether.<br /><br />So therefore on the one hand, advocacy groups that screen men for prostate cancer are not physicians nor do they have the training to educate PSA screened men to the level urologists are now recommending / requiring. Yet those that do, the physicians, do not have the time under the current reimbursement models to do so. Therefore for these reasons the basic PSA and DRE primary screening is being reevaluated.<br /><br />In Reference to Prostate Second Opinions at Longevity Medical Health Center:<br /><br />I do strongly agree with these screening conclusions. These problems with CaP screening were foreseen by this office many years ago and were the catalyst for our Advanced Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment (APCRA). The APCRA conducted here at Prostate Second Opinions accomplishes this very in-depth CaP / PSA analysis but in even greater detail utilizing various PSA kinetics that are supported by these guidelines. We further incorporate advanced ultrasound imaging to ‘see’ the potential lesion and color Doppler blood flow monitoring to measure the ‘sickness’ of the prostate in ‘real-time’. The APCRA had been created specifically for our nationwide educated patient base that has also recognized these screening concerns.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/10/opinion/10Ablin.html">The Great Prostate Mistake</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Pain and Fatigue: Why do I have it and What can I do about?</span><br />by Raushanah Najeeullah, NMD<br /><br />Chiari Malformation is a neurological condition in which the cerebellum descends outside the cranial space through the foramen magnum. There are 4 types of which type I is the adult form. Chiari Malformation type I is caused by the section of the skull containing the cerebellum is being too small or is deformed. This causes crowding and pressure on brain. Some people with Chiari malformation do not have symptoms and are diagnosed by chance finding. It is commonly misdiagnosed as chronic fatigue syndrome due to otherwise unexplainable fatigue. Ot<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRdDWDgqCWE7p4u9QF6CqFj-jKIn0DW-4Zx8AAGsdSeLU8HS52I93J9akRgUByzIuTzL-8XSFbAANcayrH5NDV0oEVV3DlFJZphpEehcaglttwgV-3_Z5tTyZ9eEdvtTFwPfa0GDCF_aT_/s1600/brain.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 252px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRdDWDgqCWE7p4u9QF6CqFj-jKIn0DW-4Zx8AAGsdSeLU8HS52I93J9akRgUByzIuTzL-8XSFbAANcayrH5NDV0oEVV3DlFJZphpEehcaglttwgV-3_Z5tTyZ9eEdvtTFwPfa0GDCF_aT_/s400/brain.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477912910498535794" border="0" /></a>her common symptoms are moderate to severe headaches, imbalance, clumsiness, memory loss, numbness or paralysis, ringing in the ears and dizziness. The crowding can disrupt flow of cerebral spinal fluid (CFS) leading to hydrocephalus (fluid on the brain). Chiari can sometimes be accompanied by syringomyelia, a condition in which cavities develop in the spinal cord space. Syringomyelia can be asymptomatic and / or cause pain or paralysis.<br /><br />Treatment depends on severity. If no symptoms are present, a watchful waiting approach is implemented. In more severe cases, surgery is used. The most common operations for Chiari malformation are posterior fossa craniectomy or posterior fossa decompression. Your surgeon removes a small section of bone in the back of the skull, relieving pressure by giving the brain more room. The covering of the brain, called the dura, is then opened, and a patch is sewn in place to enlarge the covering and provide more room for the brain. This patch may be an artificial material, or it could be tissue harvested from your own leg or neck. The exact technique may vary, depending on whether a fluid-filled cavity is present, or if you have hydrocephalus (excess fluids in the brain). The operation takes about two to three hours, and recovery in the hospital usually requires two to four days. Surgery is followed by physical and occupational therapy.<br /><br />In conventional medicine, opioids, anti-depressants and muscle relaxers are used commonly used for pain control. Alternative non-toxic therapies are available and should always be discussed with your physician before using. Below are brief descriptions of helpful measures:<br /><br />Nutrition<br /><br />Most Americans eat a diet composed largely of processed foods low in nutrients but high in calories. Foods common to the Standard American Diet (SAD) are full of sugar, saturated fat from red meats, and artificial additives all of which cause inflammation and contribute to the breakdown of our bodies. A vegetarian diet high in fruit and vegetables, restricted red meat consumption, lots of water and fiber are the foundation to a healthy diet. Proper nutrition is helpful in speeding recovery from surgery and for correction of other conditions you may have. Individual factors such as weight, age, other conditions (hypertension, diabetes) must be considered and discussed with your doctor when adjusting your diet.<br /><br />Homeopathy<br /><br />Homeopathy is a therapy where minute doses of medication are used to treat a multitude of conditions and is particularly useful in pain management. A detailed evaluation is attained where physical and emotional symptoms are assessed. A homeopathic remedy is chosen based on your individual symptom picture. Common pain remedies are Bryonia, used is for pain which is relieved with pressure and Belladonna, and used for pain that comes suddenly and goes away suddenly.<br /><br />Homotoxicology<br /><br />This is defined as the use of non-toxic homeopathic combinations to detoxify, increase immunity and improve function of the organ system being treated. It is useful in controlling muscle spasms, neuropathic pain, headache and vertigo. Homotoxicology is commonly used in conjunction with nutrient IV therapy. Nutrient IVs are utilized when moderate to severe nutritional deficiencies and fatigue are present.<br /><br />Neurocranial Reconstruction<br /><br />A technique in which a specialized balloon is inserted into the nostril, inflated and quickly removed. It is done in a series of treatments to readjust the facial bones and create structural changes in the other bones of the skull. This specialized manipulation can help alleviate pressure in the skull.<br /><br />Craniosacral therapy<br /><br />Similar to massage and chiropractic therapy, this is a gentle, hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the function of a physiological body system called the craniosacral system - comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. Using a soft touch generally no greater than 5 grams or about the weight of a nickel, practitioners release restrictions in the craniosacral system to improve the functioning of the central nervous system.<br /><br />Sources: Mayoclinic.com, The Merck Manual, FirstConsult.com, Upledger Institute.Naturopathic Family Carehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11936073794613441583noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692486401431341781.post-63112048363488723252010-04-21T14:03:00.000-07:002010-06-02T14:52:13.356-07:00Freedom from Allergies!This 2010 Spring Allergy Season has had record pollen count in the air due to the unusually cold and wet winter followed by a dramatic increase in temperature. The severity of the allergy season has also increased the number of visits of allergy sufferers to the doctor up to two and even three fold from the typical amount. <p>So what do we do? </p> <p>How do we escape the suffering caused by allergens and reach freedom from allergies?</p><p>Our doctors have written articles below to help inform you of the cutting edge allergy treatments available at NFC as well as the ones that have successfully been in practice in our clinic for over two decades.</p><p><br /></p><p><a style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq-AnItTmL3yNnCInOfykjE3jh7e0C_V0V0HLMOjy0GLJ2PArxWpYss9uMk5VH9zl6V2eCYBZFj8ovoD-HExca-tATIJkfUpM0n8Y62uKXOjkJhYVyiQ2w4z8JPz_pzfnQrFtP4-aiHM23/s1600/freedom+from+allergies.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 399px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq-AnItTmL3yNnCInOfykjE3jh7e0C_V0V0HLMOjy0GLJ2PArxWpYss9uMk5VH9zl6V2eCYBZFj8ovoD-HExca-tATIJkfUpM0n8Y62uKXOjkJhYVyiQ2w4z8JPz_pzfnQrFtP4-aiHM23/s400/freedom+from+allergies.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465263870307794786" border="0" /></a></p><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:130%;" >A is for ALLERGY</span><br />by Dr. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Jesika</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">DiCampli</span><br /><br />Is there relief and effective treatment for allergies?<br /><br />An Allergy is your immune system's abnormal overreaction to contact with a specific substance. It's your body's reaction and the histamine it releases, that cause the symptoms of rhinitis (sneezing, coughing, fatigue, headache, skin rash, wheezing, stuffy or runny nose, and itchy watery eyes)<br /><br />The conventional relief of allergies relies on treating the symptoms by taking decongestants and antihistamines. Decongestants open clogged nasal passages and have a drying action. Antihistamines suppress the body's release of histamine. These medications may have side effects such as drowsiness.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">Diet and quality nutrition is the most important factor</span><br />If your diet is lacking basic and vital nutrients you are more susceptible to allergies. Persons suffering from allergies have been found to be deficient in every nutrient requirement. So if you can supply the body with what it is missing the allergies often disappear. The necessary nutrients can be obtained by eating a well balanced diet of raw and unprocessed, whole foods that grow in the ground such as fresh fruit and vegetables especially those high in vitamin C.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">Vitamin C</span><br />Vitamin C is very important in regards to allergy because when there are deficient levels of vitamin C one becomes particularly susceptible to allergens. It is a powerful histamine stabilizer so it has a natural anti-histamine action and detoxifies foreign substances entering the body. What is an appropriate dose of Vitamin C? It depends on the person and how deficient the cells are in the body. A simple urine test can determine levels of Vitamin C. If you get too much Vitamin C the body will tell you by causing some loose stool or diarrhea. Reduce the amount to the correct level for you so that this does not happen.<br />Histamine and Ascorbic Acid in Human Blood<br /><br />C. Alan B. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Clemetson</span><br /><br />Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Methodist Hospital, 506 Sixth St., Brooklyn, NY 11215<br /><br />Analysis of 437 human blood samples has shown that when the plasma-reduced ascorbic acid level falls below 1 mg/100 ml, the whole blood histamine level increases exponentially as the ascorbic acid level decreases. When the ascorbic acid level falls below 0.7 mg/100 ml, there is a highly significant increase in the blood histamine level. Oral administration of ascorbic acid (1 g daily for 3 days) to 11 selected volunteers resulted in a reduction of the blood histamine level in every instance.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">Other Foods, Plants, & <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Bioflavanoids</span></span><br />Garlic, onion, papaya, oranges, bell pepper, cayenne pepper, guava and watercress are all high in vitamin C. Supplements of Nettles (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Urtica</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">dioica</span>) are an excellent addition to anti allergy treatment.<br /><br />Eating foods or supplementing with plants that have high concentrations of compounds such as <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">quercitin</span> also assists in restoring the immune systems normal function. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Quercitin</span>, a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">bioflavonoid</span>, retards inflammation reactions which is a large portion of the allergic process. A great allergy supplement will have <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">VIT</span> C, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">BIOFLAVANOIDS</span>, & NETTLES as its base…<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 255);">Immune System Boosting & Balancing</span><br />The long term goal of allergy therapy is to restore the body to its normal function. This is a gradual process that can be achieved through the use of adrenal <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">adaptogenic</span> herbs, nutrient support, stress reduction, detoxification, and immune strengthening. It is possible to be allergy free!!<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Kiss Your</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" > Allergies Bye Bye!</span><br />by Dr. Jonathan <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Psenka</span><br /><br />Are you looking <span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr1LzPnw9pK43wjSJg0sMLc-jcGihABM1Xine_Gr3vBB2kKzXMWQngoKN_SNR39bgK_1ki0LHXVlrh4n5rlcLCH2_MkGSIM9rM-Ujs9hnxkVSt5vqyttDahYfLbZLFXRWEKh_ILYP8Lujf/s1600/allergy+-+seroslit.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 195px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr1LzPnw9pK43wjSJg0sMLc-jcGihABM1Xine_Gr3vBB2kKzXMWQngoKN_SNR39bgK_1ki0LHXVlrh4n5rlcLCH2_MkGSIM9rM-Ujs9hnxkVSt5vqyttDahYfLbZLFXRWEKh_ILYP8Lujf/s400/allergy+-+seroslit.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465663989745159106" border="0" /></a></span>for a way to permanently get rid or of your seasonal allergies? In the past the only medical solution for allergy desensitization included visits to an allergist’s office and receiving a series of painful shots every two weeks. After a year or two of these shots it was possible to “train” your body to stop reacting to the allergic substances in your environment. Aside from being both painful and costly, this approach did help a great many people.<br /><br />Those allergy shots of the past may soon be no more. A new treatment called <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">sublingual</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">immunotherapy</span> (SLIT) is rapidly becoming the preferred way to eliminate allergies. This new treatment utilizes the blood vessels underneath the tongue as a way to introduce minute dosages of allergy-causing substances into the body, instead of using allergy shots These small dosages gradually “re-train” the body’s immune system to stop viewing the allergic substances as a problem, and to begin seeing them as a normal part of the environment. This s basically the same mechanism of action as the old allergy shots- except for the shot part!<br /><br />There are several companies preparing <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">sublingual</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">immunotherapy</span> vaccines, but not all make similar products. Some companies use a “master mix,” which takes all of the potential allergens and puts them together in a single solution. However, researchers from several sources, including the American Association of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Otolaryngic</span> Allergists, have published concerns with this approach. First, certain types of allergens can cross-react in solution, severely decreasing the potency of the medication. Second, because master mix solutions contain a large variety of allergic substances, it is likely that there will be some things present in the solution that the person is not allergic to. These substances may have the ability to work as “sensitizers,” potentially initiating an allergy.<br /><br />One company, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">seroSLIT</span>, takes a more personal approach to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">sublingual</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">immunotherapy</span>. This company makes customized SLIT vaccines for patients that are based on each patient’s unique allergies. This is accomplished by using a specific blood test called an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">ImmunoCap</span> analysis. This test measures a person’s antibodies to specific allergens, which can be used to determine not only what someone is allergic too, but also how severe their allergy may be. Using these results your physician can work with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">seroSLIT</span> to make a custom <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">sublingual</span> allergy vaccine containing only the relevant allergens.<br /><br />Taking the SLIT vaccine <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">couldn</span>’t be easier. Simply spray the solution under your tongue, that’s it. Used correctly these vaccines can help control allergic symptoms in a matter of months, but for best results should be used for a year or two. After that time your allergies should disappear! The best part of SLIT- in addition to being painless and working well- is that it is extremely safe, even for children. For more information about this new therapy visit <a style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" href="http://www.seroslit.com/">www.seroslit.com</a> or ask any of the doctors in our office.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chocolate and Depressive Symptoms</span></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span><br />by Ross <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">Kerievsky</span><br /><br />An interesting study in the news was just released looking at the affects of chocolate consumption and depressed mood. Many of us have either known “chocoholics” or consider themselves one. This study looked at whether the consumption of chocolate actually helps with mood or is potentially a contributor of why someone is depressed.<br /><br />At first, I thought the answer to this study was obvious. Most of us think of reaching of a comfort food, (very often chocolate), if they are in a poor mood or depressed. There are many chemicals in chocolate that can help people be more alert and have a sense of well being.<br /><br />The study was published in the Archives of Internal Medicine where they tested this hypothesis on approximately 1000 patients with either diabetes or coronary heart disease. All patients were not taking antidepressant medication. The interesting results showed that the patients that ate more chocolate had a higher score on their depression questionnaires than the other participants.<br /><br />While this study was interesting, I feel that it should be taken with a grain of salt. More studies would be needed for there to be a conclusive result that eating high amounts of chocolate actually cause depression. Chocolate actually has many beneficial properties and a good amount of anti-oxidants. Till the time where a study conclusively states there is a problem eating chocolate, I say consume with moderation.Naturopathic Family Carehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11936073794613441583noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692486401431341781.post-12918294191030618932010-04-05T09:22:00.000-07:002010-06-07T14:49:27.048-07:00Naturopathic Care in Phoenix Magazine!In Phoenix Magazine's latest edition this April, not only was a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Naturopathic</span> doctor featured on the cover but 3 of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Naturopathic</span> Family Care's physicians were named to their Top Doc's:<br /><br /><a href="http://4wecare.com/jonathanpsenka.htm">Dr. Jonathan <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Psenka</span></a><br /><a href="http://4wecare.com/phranqtamburri.htm"><br />Dr. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Phranq</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Tamburri</span></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4wecare.com/marianne-marchese.htm">Dr. Marianne <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Marchese</span></a><br /><br />Call NFC to schedule today!<br />(602) 493-2273Naturopathic Family Carehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11936073794613441583noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692486401431341781.post-57318112869119402732010-02-18T13:13:00.000-08:002010-03-02T14:52:31.301-08:00March is Nutrition Month at NFC!For the month of March, Naturopathic Family Care is focusing on various areas of health education; Nutrition, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia.<br /><br />This month we will be hosting several free health lectures:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wednesday, March 10th Dr. Ross Kerievsky </span>will be educating us on<span><br /></span><a href="http://alternative.meetup.com/414/calendar/12699868/">Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tuesday, March 30th Dr. Marianne Marchese</span> will be speaking on<br /><a href="http://alternative.meetup.com/414/calendar/12748289/">Detox for Cancer Prevention and Treatment</a>.<br /><br />We are also still providing <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Phoenix-AZ/Naturopathic-Family-Care/199497181134?v=app_2344061033&ref=ts#%21/event.php?eid=360558626116&index=1"><span style="font-weight: bold;">FREE</span> Yoga</a> every Monday evening at 6pm at NFC taught by our our Dr. Marie.<br /><br />For details on these or any other events at Naturopathic Family Care use the links above or visit <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#%21/pages/Phoenix-AZ/Naturopathic-Family-Care/199497181134?ref=ts">NFC's Facebook Page</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">March Articles</span>. . </span>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 153, 255);">FREE Drugs</span> - Dr. Jake Psenka, NMD<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 153, 255);">Fighting Fatigue</span> - Dr. Raushanah Najeeullah, NMD<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 153, 255);">Mediterranean Diet and Diabetes</span> - Dr. Shahrzad Orona, NMD<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 153, 255);">Osteoarthritis Pain</span> - Dr. Ross Kerievsky, DC, NMD<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Free Drugs</span></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dr. Jake Psenka, NMD</span><br /><br />People who knew me in my younger days often comment on the fact that I seem to be a more mellow and easy-going person these days. Considering that fact that I moved from a rural area to a major metropolitan area, it’s tempting to believe that the opposite might be true. You know, country boy moves to the big city and pretty soon I ends up in a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Francis">Joe Francis</a> production. Not me, instead I ended up spending more and more time in the library. On occasion I wondered what could be the driving force behind this transformation. I thought that perhaps maturity could be settling in, however, the people I see on a daily basis assured me that this wasn’t the case.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgygfjJ_Olcuoq3Koh3lMryWjegQ1D8WnVlT2v5l87l_fcKK-PZl5NRAJsY2ddnlcS7wlRuqlX9EnJL5owjsimIztVIpTjVsAAoWRh-EJ7C3XaiDUbUBVtWjlag-Qf_CC6zMOlMGbwOJh0/s1600-h/drugs.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 201px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgygfjJ_Olcuoq3Koh3lMryWjegQ1D8WnVlT2v5l87l_fcKK-PZl5NRAJsY2ddnlcS7wlRuqlX9EnJL5owjsimIztVIpTjVsAAoWRh-EJ7C3XaiDUbUBVtWjlag-Qf_CC6zMOlMGbwOJh0/s320/drugs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443770729128932242" border="0" /></a><br />Then, last week while teaching to a class of aspiring young health professionals it dawned on me. One of my students brought up the fact that drugs are being discovered in the drinking water of many US cities. Could my switch from drinking well water in a rural location to drinking municipally treated water be the culprit?<br /><br />As it turns out this just well might be the case. Several studies have tested the water in different US cities, and international ones as well, and found high levels of pharmaceutical drugs in drinking water. In fact, the Associated Press completed a study in which they found drug contamination in 24 different major US cities. This contamination is thought to be present in the drinking water of roughly 41 million Americans.<br /><br />In Philadelphia 56 different drugs or drug by-products were found in the drinking water, including medications for infections, pain, high cholesterol, asthma, and mental illness.<br /><br />Three medications were found in Tucson’s water, including an antibiotic.<br /><br />Sex hormones were found in the drinking water in San Francisco (no joke).<br /><br />Anti-epileptic and anti-anxiety drugs were found in the drinking water in Southern California.<br /><br />In reality this contamination really shouldn’t be that big of a surprise. We very rarely, if ever, absorb 100% of anything we put in our bodies. Some gets absorbed, and some gets flushed. Once flushed the water is treated and then released back to the watershed, or recycled back as drinking water.<br /><br />It is important to remember that the vast majority of drugs are being identified in extremely small amounts, from parts per billion to parts per trillion. These amounts are generally way below the minimal therapeutic dose. However, it is important to remember that many drugs are approved only for certain subsets of the population. It shouldn’t be news to anyone that not all drugs are good for all people. I most certainly don’t think that I need, or want, any type of anti-bacterial medication in my cup. Sadly, you and I are most likely the unwilling recipients of this misplaced medical waste. At this point we really don’t have any idea what the long-term consequences of daily low-dose exposure to these drugs actually is.<br /><br />In my opinion the presence of certain molecules together can be thought of as the foundation of an environment. Remember the theory of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abiogenesis">abiogenesis</a>? Take a mix or primordial elements, add electricity via lightning bolt and you have the start of life on earth. While this may or may not be how life originated on this planet, it does serve as a good example of how a few micro-molecules can be combined to produce drastic results. In fact, the presence of minute traces of pharmaceutical drugs in pristine environments has been found to have severe effects on the natural inhabitants of that area. Fish are one species whose exposure has been evaluated by the scientific community. It seems that when some male fish are exposed to tiny amounts of drugs they undergo feminization. Male fish begin to produce proteins normally only produced by females, their activity levels decrease, and they reproduce less often. The studies warning of this problem don’t stop with fish, birds, invertebrates, and plants are being adversely affected as well.<br /><br />At this point there are no regulations that determine what the “acceptable” levels of pharmaceutical contaminants in water are. There is beginning to be some discussion of this problem in the medical literature. In the January 2010 issue of Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, an article titled “Therapeutic dose as the point of departure in assessing potential health hazards from drugs in drinking water and recycled municipal wastewater,” the authors state that more information needs to be considered when proposing legislation. Considerations such as whether or not drugs are carcinogenic carry pregnancy or lactation warnings, or whether there is potential for drugs to react synergistically with other compounds to produce heightened toxicity are all areas that need to be evaluated.<br /><br />As might be expected the pharmaceutical companies are denying any risk. A representative for the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, Thomas White, has stated that “based on what we know, there is little to no risk from drugs in the environment to human health.” Yeah, right.<br /><br />Water producers are also being deceiving. With these groups it’s not only about what they are saying, but what their not saying. Full disclosure is apparently not part of their plan. Their feeling is that the general public doesn’t need to be educated about drugs in the water because “…they don’t know how to interpret the data.”<br /><br />EPA research biologist Vickie Wilson told the AP. "It could be that the fish are just exquisitely sensitive because of their physiology or something. We just aren’t that far along.” Come on Vickie, you’re being naive.<br /><br />I’d like to be able to report that drinking bottled water was a safe bet, but it’s not. Some bottled water manufacturers simply bottle city water and sell it. Many don’t test for drugs, as they currently are not required to do so. Reverse osmosis will remove the contaminants, but the process produces more polluted water than it does purified water. It might be a good time to start thinking about that home purification system….<br /><br />At this point you might be asking what you can do to protect you and your family from exposure. Me too. While there really isn’t a clear-cut answer for this predicament at the present moment, I do have some ideas. As usual, my recommendations include leading a lifestyle that promotes a healthy body. While eating right and exercising regularly won’t protect you from exposure, they may help in preventing accumulation, and thus unwanted toxicity. Staying well-hydrated helps to flush things through the system (I do realize the hypocrisy here), and when combined with exercise promotes detoxification through sweating. Everyone should be eating healthy foods that provide your body what it needs to perform correctly. It can be very difficult to switch your diet and begin exercising. Write down your goals, make a schedule, start slow, and you’ll do it. Consider taking a class, or visiting your friendly neighborhood ND for advice, or better yet, attending a free lecture at the office of said ND.<br /><br />I often ask people what kind of gas they would use if they had a <a href="http://www.lambocars.com/">Lamborghini</a>. Would you continue to use the cheapest gas, or would you kick down the extra 25 cents for the high octane? Your body is a precision-tuned hot rod, take your foot off the brake and see what it can do.<br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fighting Fatigu</span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">e</span></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dr. Raushanah Najeeullah, NMD</span><br /><br />Your adrenals are glands that sit on top of the kidneys. They are responsible for providing hormones that give us energy. The adrenals can be depleted by stress and other factors such as poor diet, inadequate sleep and excessive caffeine intake. Adrenal fatigue usually first manifests as tiredness during the day, but depletion can lead to other conditions like depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdA0NvsBAVVyCrc5Y9bvvqWvLRNCckzR0mmoS2l2qP8QRSCHHxkZhTxLcp1O0cXT10k7B1dTyNZ-AEuknmYLt4ncLO9BtTcQT_IyOSoYGPPpTmZwuydqXEOn_i6jPP4F9R7zRvKuUcpmk2/s1600-h/chronic-fatigue-syndrome.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 236px; height: 206px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdA0NvsBAVVyCrc5Y9bvvqWvLRNCckzR0mmoS2l2qP8QRSCHHxkZhTxLcp1O0cXT10k7B1dTyNZ-AEuknmYLt4ncLO9BtTcQT_IyOSoYGPPpTmZwuydqXEOn_i6jPP4F9R7zRvKuUcpmk2/s320/chronic-fatigue-syndrome.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443773040887666642" border="0" /></a>The adrenal gland consists of two parts; an inner section known as the medulla, and an outer shell called the cortex. The medulla produces epinephrine which is also known as adrenaline. Adrenaline gives us energy and is responsible for metabolic regulation. It causes the breakdown of glycogen (energy storehouse) in the muscle into glucose (blood sugar) for use as energy during physical activity.<br /><br />The cortex of the adrenal gland controls cortisol release. Cortisol is a ‘stress hormone’. Like adrenaline, cortisol raises blood glucose by breaking down glycogen in the muscles. When we have a high amount of stress over an extended amount of time our adrenal glands release more cortisol. When we release more cortisol, this stimulates the release of more glucose to the blood which raises insulin levels. Insulin causes more fat production which manifests as fat around the trunk notoriously known as love handles or muffin top. Increased cortisol release also stimulates the appetite especially for simple carbohydrates like sugar.<br /><br />Most people handle their daytime fatigue with coffee or energy drinks. The caffeine in these drinks provide a short term burst of energy that puts even more stress on the adrenal glands. The special ingredients touted by some energy drinks like taurine, guanine and ginseng are effective for increasing energy, but only when taken long term or in a higher amount than what’s in the bottle.<br /><br />If you suspect that you may be suffering from adrenal fatigue, there are many options for addressing this concern. Following appropriate evaluation and laboratory testing by your physician to confirm adrenal fatigue, lifestyle modification and supplementation is the next course of action.<br /><br />Relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation help relieve stress. Contrast showers are a quick pick me up with stimulate the endocrine system helping to tonify the adrenal glands. Simple dietary changes to combat adrenal fatigue are to increase fruit and vegetable intake. Eating 1 fruit and 1 vegetable from the 5 colors (purple/blue, green, orange, yellow, red) each day is a fun way to get plenty of fruits and vegetables in your diet and acquire nutrients needed to feed and restore the adrenals.<br /><br />Vitamin C and tyrosine are supplements responsible for adrenaline repletion. Vitamin C is also the adrenal’s preferred source of energy. B complex is useful in dealing with stress by enhancing the activity of the adrenals. Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) in particular helps reduce fatigue and the pain of headaches caused by excessive stress and consequent reduction in adrenal output.<br /><br />Herbal medicines are also effective in combating adrenal fatigue. Adaptogens are herbs that help you deal with and recover from stress. Rhodiola rosea is an adaptogenic herb which regulates thyroid function, prevents adrenal burnout and improves concentration and endurance. This herb in combination with individualized treatment is great for breaking away from energy drinks. Ginseng, Ashwaghanda, and Holy Basil are other herbs to consider but it is best to work with your doctor to figure out which is most appropriate for you.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 153, 255);font-size:130%;" >Mediterranean Diet and Diabetes </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Dr. Shahrzad Z. Orona</span>,<span style="font-weight: bold;"> NMD</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2GypqpJkGf4YbGrogF58MEHJ1ngpcRF5J3HIKECsXx9Z0LtDLRYm-nJh0qQBdWz_z5dQIDFMuq31MRIi6c5wUslI9MfMlybIizNIH6wl7al0l9xEAvyW3EcAsPukbP5Wz9m2WUIsTwaad/s1600-h/mediterranean-diet-lg.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2GypqpJkGf4YbGrogF58MEHJ1ngpcRF5J3HIKECsXx9Z0LtDLRYm-nJh0qQBdWz_z5dQIDFMuq31MRIi6c5wUslI9MfMlybIizNIH6wl7al0l9xEAvyW3EcAsPukbP5Wz9m2WUIsTwaad/s320/mediterranean-diet-lg.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443772082038578066" border="0" /></a><br />A new study has identified that the Mediterranean diet, rich in nuts, olive oil, whole grains, poultry, fish, fruits, and vegetables, reduces the likelihood that patients recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes will need diabetes drugs. In this study, 215 overweight people with diabetes followed either a classic, low-fat regimen based on the American Heart Association guidelines or a higher-fat regimen, Mediterranean-style diet. After 4 years, both groups had lost similar amounts of weight but only 44% of the Mediterranean-style eaters needed diabetes drugs, compared to 70% of the low-fat dieters.<br /><br />The benefits are partly because the Mediterranean diet is full of healthy, whole foods, not highly refined carbohydrates. These dietary recommendations have been used for years at Naturopathic Family Care to successfully treat high glucose levels, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure, as well as other medical conditions being caused by a change in body composition.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 255);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">New Study Shows Beneficial Effect of Glucosamine Sulfate for Osteoarthritis Pain</span></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ross Kerievsky, DC ND</span><br /><br />A new study published February 12th in Arthritis Research and Therapy has shown some promising results for using glucosamine sulfate for management of osteoarthritis of the knee and hip. The study looked at the effects of combining a walking program of 30 minute walks three times per week plus taking glucosamine sulfate supplementation 1500mg per day. The findings showed dec<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEEO-7-MgmvyjDg0ZlC0gxj5ZqH5H8DYQpbIPpmvc3x8L4gXiU5dLaETxLdsF7WnuWlvC7y4nN50eEdSdFBcjAhxWuJUgJoKveFGgO3INIyOMIAgS_gCBAS91Ul4cVEkKjex2psk_GWOxr/s1600-h/osteo+back+pain.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 260px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEEO-7-MgmvyjDg0ZlC0gxj5ZqH5H8DYQpbIPpmvc3x8L4gXiU5dLaETxLdsF7WnuWlvC7y4nN50eEdSdFBcjAhxWuJUgJoKveFGgO3INIyOMIAgS_gCBAS91Ul4cVEkKjex2psk_GWOxr/s320/osteo+back+pain.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443774052060249282" border="0" /></a>reased pain levels related to hip and knee pain for the participants. This is another study that shows some positive effects of doing moderate exercises for pain. It also showed that pain related to osteoarthritis can be helped with supplementation. This study looked specifically at glucosamine sulfate vs. glucosamine HCL. I advise my patients to take the sulfated form if possible. Adjunctive therapy such as chiropractic manipulation, therapeutic exercises, massage therapy and acupuncture can also be very helpful for osteoarthritis (OA). This study is very important because many patients rely on NSAIDs for pain management of their osteoarthritis (OA). Although these pain medications can be very helpful for patients, there are risk factors related to taking these drugs. They include increased risk for gastric ulcers and GI upset as well as possible cardiovascular risk increases such as raising blood pressure.<br /><br />Feel free to contact our clinic if you are interested in more information regarding this topic. A personalized treatment plan can be set up for you and your family to help treat and prevent the pain and complications that can be associated with this common condition.Naturopathic Family Carehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11936073794613441583noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692486401431341781.post-91079255848941439842010-01-27T15:51:00.000-08:002010-02-03T10:35:16.848-08:00February, Heart Health Month at NFC!With February and upcoming Valentines Day the majority of us are focused on matters of the heart, and this February at NFC we are taking a slightly different approach to this by educating our patients on Cardiovascular Health.<br /><br />We have a plethora of exciting events this year, and this month don't miss out on all we have to offer our patients and the community.<br /><br />Starting February 1st our our own Dr. Marie will be instructing yoga classes Monday evenings at 6pm. There is no cost for these classes (just donation) and they are open to anyone in the community. Just bring a yoga mat, comfortable clothes and an open mind.<br /><br />On Thursday, February 11th Dr. Jesika Dicampli with be giving a free informative talk on <a href="http://alternative.meetup.com/414/calendar/12439761/">Cardiovasc</a><a href="http://alternative.meetup.com/414/calendar/12439761/">ular Health</a> and Dr. Phranq Tamburri with be helping you in <a href="http://alternative.meetup.com/414/calendar/12439836/">Evaluating Your Supplements</a> on Wednesday, February 24th.<br /><br />Please RSVP for these events via the Meetup links above or on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Phoenix-AZ/Naturopathic-Family-Care/199497181134?v=app_2344061033&ref=ts">NFC's Facebook</a>.<br /><br />Now some articles from our NFC doctors. . .<br /><br />In this edition:<br /><a href="http://4wecare.com/Jesika-DiCampli.htm">Dr. Jesika DiCampl</a><a href="http://4wecare.com/Jesika-DiCampli.htm">i</a> - Cardiovascular Health<br /><a href="http://4wecare.com/Jesika-DiCampli.htm">Dr. Marianne Marchese</a> - Environmental Links to Heart Disease<br /><a href="http://4wecare.com/drmarieniechwiadowicz.htm">Dr. Marie Niechwiadowicz</a> - Cholesterol - Its More Than Just a Number<br /><a href="http://4wecare.com/phranqtamburri.htm">Dr. Phranq Tamburri</a> - Prostate Cancer: Shocking New Study on Your Diet<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);font-size:130%;" >Top 3 Ways to Increase Your Cardiovascular Health</span><br /><a href="http://4wecare.com/Jesika-DiCampli.htm">Dr. Jesika DiCampli, NMD</a><br /><br />1) Blood work: get your C-Reactive Protein checked with your cholesterol screen.<br /><br />Did you know that not only cholesterol plays a role in possible risk of cardiovascular events? INFLAMMATION can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, or heart disease. An article from NEJM concluded that the addition of CRP screening to lipid levels may provide an improved method of identifying those at risk for cardiovascular events. What is CRP? Well, it is an inflammatory marker when tested with high sensitivity can determine an important aspect of cardiovascular risk. Do you know if your C-Reactive Protein is being checked with routine blood work?<br /><br />2) Supplement: take at 1,000mg of Fish oil daily.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwnOMDgGFt_xVwL7J2drrfD-kowp5UBgOxa8ZBIBaFch5LjNU0vqYIK-d8TSlunQu-V2JyuDC4AqhZHecmJahozE977gugw4C0C8w9uNfZ_UqtPEdjjrSOH2SEbbFtpoXAzFz5p7K4ofql/s1600-h/heart2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwnOMDgGFt_xVwL7J2drrfD-kowp5UBgOxa8ZBIBaFch5LjNU0vqYIK-d8TSlunQu-V2JyuDC4AqhZHecmJahozE977gugw4C0C8w9uNfZ_UqtPEdjjrSOH2SEbbFtpoXAzFz5p7K4ofql/s200/heart2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431844133065427842" border="0" /></a><br />An article by the American heart association suggested that docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) supplementation significantly reduces cardiac mortality. Fish oil will help decrease inflammation and maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Make sure your omega-3 fish oil is from a reputable company so that it is molecularly distilled to maintain purity and free from heavy metals like mercury! Also, the dosage of Omega-3 should be 1,000mg of EPA and DHA not a total amount of ‘oil’. How much good quality fish oil are you getting a day?<br /><br />3) Diet/Nutrition: 1 tablespoon GROUND flax daily.<br /><br />What can you add daily to your diet to help improve your cardiovascular health? FLAX! The Journal of the American College of Nutrition found that ground flax seed helps lower LDL, Lp(a), and can improve insulin sensitivity in adults with high lipid profiles. So put some flax seeds in your smoothie, over salad, or in your morning oatmeal for extra cholesterol fighting fiber. Its easy and tastes yummy!<br /><br />February is Heart Health Month!!!<br />For more information on heart health or if you have specific questions make sure to attend<br /><a href="http://alternative.meetup.com/414/calendar/12439761/">Dr. DiCampli's talk</a> this month on the subject…<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);font-size:130%;" >Environmental Links to Heart Disease</span><br /><a href="http://4wecare.com/marianne-marchese.htm">Dr. Marchese, NMD</a><br /><br />Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the number one leading cause of death in the United States, according to the American Heart Association. Cardiovascular disease and the term heart disease are often used interchangeably and could mean a patient suffers from atherosclerosis, hypertension, arrhythmias, congenital heart defects, and more. When assessing a patient for cardiovascular disease it is important to address environmental toxins. Chemicals such as heavy metals, solvents, bisphenol-A, and others have been linked to heart disease. We are exposed to these through air pollution, drinking water, cigarette smoke, plastics, and food. These toxins play a role in the initiation or progression of heart disease. They affect the heart by causing inflammation, atherosclerosis, affecting aortic smooth muscle cells, oxidative metabolism, phospholipid turnover, and protein and enzyme function in the heart and vessels.<br /><br />Heavy metals linked to heart disease include;<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga7q2HmvXODFgTpImv5gBdJCPEs9BIGClgL1MUOTpI_sQvMkntcKB2_kwH9OYtx6hwLDsi8bIF5uWCR6mFAtSyP1MRYGhr8wCuMNZgdTdPg3Cp2bKYnhKrpzNarDXwv8I0OtK2ERjpW-KQ/s1600-h/heart-angiogram.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 140px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga7q2HmvXODFgTpImv5gBdJCPEs9BIGClgL1MUOTpI_sQvMkntcKB2_kwH9OYtx6hwLDsi8bIF5uWCR6mFAtSyP1MRYGhr8wCuMNZgdTdPg3Cp2bKYnhKrpzNarDXwv8I0OtK2ERjpW-KQ/s200/heart-angiogram.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431844854816227602" border="0" /></a><br />Mercury<br />Lead<br />Cadmium<br />Arsenic<br /><br /> Testing for the presence of heavy metals in the body is inexpensive and easy to do. Dr. Marianne Marchese is a specialist in environmental medicine with years of experience in treating heart disease, testing for heavy metals and providing treatment. There are numerous risk factors for the development of cardiovascular disease. Low dose exposure to environmental toxins through the air, water, food, and products has not received much attention in the past. They are directly linked to heart disease. Attention to these environmental risk factors, educating patients and the public, creating health-protective public policies, modifying our behavior at home and work is likely to decrease cardiovascular disease in the US. Make your appointment with Dr. Marchese today.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);font-size:130%;" >Cholesterol – It is More T</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);font-size:130%;" >han Just a Number</span><br /><a href="http://4wecare.com/drmarieniechwiadowicz.htm">Marie Niechwiadowicz, NMD</a><br /><br />Patient 1 has his blood work run and his total cholesterol is 182. Patient 2 has hers run and it is 232. We are told that total cholesterol should be less than 200. Who has healthier cholesterol levels and less risk for heart disease?<br /><br />Trick question – without breaking down the total number into LDL, VLDL and HDL the number is useless.<br /><br />Quick definitions:<br /><br /> HDL – high density lipoprotein. Considered to be protective against heart disease – often called the “good cholesterol.” The higher the number the better. Should be at least 45.<br /><br /> LDL – low density lipoprotein. Causes the formation of arterial plaque – the “bad cholesterol.” Should be less than 130, less than 100 is optimal.<br /><br /> VLDL - very low density lipoprotein. Considered even worse than LDL as a cardiac risk factor. Should be less than 29.<br /><br />Back to the patients numbers:<br /><br />Patient 1 HDL 12, LDL 135, VLDL 35 = Total Cholesterol 182<br /><br />Patient 2 HDL 142 LDL 85, VLDL 5 = Total Cholesterol 232<br /><br />Obviously Patient 2 has a much lower risk for heart disease even though her total cholesterol would be considered high. Interestingly, half of the people who have heart attacks have “normal” cholesterol levels.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV9BKmaHUuRqHDl22lJGvN_MR0sdM2QSatAAuqSb6_xMTcO-gyk-9XfTZ4SMSa-dtSZOJE_S0EsmAjCpMNFp9qvc4r1QfEzm4PWk8oFvIYzofNoNg51PGrShr7feAJNvIaya5FrkGq9Mjj/s1600-h/blood+testing.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 149px; height: 156px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV9BKmaHUuRqHDl22lJGvN_MR0sdM2QSatAAuqSb6_xMTcO-gyk-9XfTZ4SMSa-dtSZOJE_S0EsmAjCpMNFp9qvc4r1QfEzm4PWk8oFvIYzofNoNg51PGrShr7feAJNvIaya5FrkGq9Mjj/s200/blood+testing.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431848432463849154" border="0" /></a>But wait! There is more…<br /><br /> Trigylcerides, apolipoprotien, the size and the density of the LDL, remnant lipoprotein, homocysteine levels, and c-reactive proteins all contribute to your risk of heart disease.<br /><br />So let’s all chase that shot of fish oil with red wine after exercising and eating oat fiber with red rice yeast extract. Throw in some niacin and maybe a statin drug. Let’s get all those numbers down!<br /><br />Not a good idea. Cholesterol is the building block for our hormones – estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, aldosterone, and cortisol are all made from cholesterol. It is possible to have too little cholesterol especially through over supplementation/medication.<br /><br />Bloodwork is available to test all these risk factors in addition to the HDL, LDL and Total cholesterol. These labs are a valuable tool since the strategy to reduce one risk factor is different for another. As always medicine is not one supplement/drug fits all. Make your appointment now to learn about your cardiac risk factors and create a plan to optimize your heart health this month.<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);font-size:130%;" >Prostate </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);font-size:130%;" >C</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 255, 255);font-size:130%;" >ancer: Shocking New Study on Your Diet</span><br /><a href="http://4wecare.com/phranqtamburri.htm">Dr. Phranq</a><a href="http://4wecare.com/phranqtamburri.htm"> Tamburri, NMD</a><br /><br />An eye opening new study published online December 30 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition questions some long standing assumptions on diet for cancer patients, in this case specifically prostate cancer. The finding demonstrated that consumption of eggs and chicken with skin might increase the risk for disease progression by 2 times in men with localized prostate cancer (post diagnosis). However even more perplexing is that the red meat group did not see this same increase, a conclusion that seems counter-intuitive to most cancer diet models. 5 food groups were looked at along with the frequency eaten with 1294 men of processed red meat, unprocessed red meat, fish, poultry, and eggs. As the researchers stated themselves, "postdiagnostic consumption of eggs and poultry with skin were each associated with 2-fold increases in risk for prostate cancer progression. Red meat had no effect on progression." "Our results are entirely novel and it will be important to examine these dietary factors in future studies" said lead author Erin Richman, MS, from the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, Massachusetts.<br /><br />It appears that the only plausible scientific rationale (at this point) is that well-done chicken (typically the cooked manner for men who prefer the skin intact) contains high levels of heterocyclic amines which are a known mutagens. They bind and damage DNA in cultured human prostate tissue. How do they explain the chicken eggs? Well they don't exactly except to note that eggs help determine the level of an individual's plasma choline, which is a marker associated with a greater risk of prostate cancer developing in men. As for the red meat not contributing to an increased risk, a closer investigation may be needed.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd9PVgndldp_LcpN3ZBk5aULN9l-eDpFmgd_rA2aUrfwn_0hvFTlHWtb9RLo2NDOM5R4KI6ijirzJSjezHnbfp7nE6s2Z1gvndRxs7NRZtaZIfii6Dz3Hiy3a_1gWEj-F-xEwX63zI6cdd/s1600-h/red_meat_red_wine.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 169px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd9PVgndldp_LcpN3ZBk5aULN9l-eDpFmgd_rA2aUrfwn_0hvFTlHWtb9RLo2NDOM5R4KI6ijirzJSjezHnbfp7nE6s2Z1gvndRxs7NRZtaZIfii6Dz3Hiy3a_1gWEj-F-xEwX63zI6cdd/s200/red_meat_red_wine.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431913254864005410" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Although physicians should not simply discard data they don't agree with, this finding is peculiar given the specific reasons red meat is almost universally avoided for cancer an chronic diseases in general. First, it is very hard to digest thereby utilizing high amounts of stomach acid that acidifies the body. Low body pH (acidity) is known to temper your innate immune system (hence the reason for whole food alkaline diets). Second, red meat traditionally is high in hormones (like estrogen) which effect sex hormone linked cancers like prostate cancer (and breast cancer). Third, red meat is strongly inflammatory. Inflammation is thought to retard the immune system further by 'distracting it' from its regular policing action. This can allow cancer (and other disease) to become opportunistic.<br /><br />Despite these findings, I still recommend a high pH diet therefore avoiding red meat. Chicken should always be cooked without the skin. As for eggs, I will be closely following the new follow up studies. In the meantime, eggs I still support as a fantastic dietary protein source however the amount per day should be curtailed depending upon you cancer staging, its aggression, and your daily egg intake levels.<br /><br />Phranq D. Tamburri, NMD<br />Prostate Second OpinionsNaturopathic Family Carehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11936073794613441583noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-692486401431341781.post-82213335031261206432009-12-30T08:40:00.000-08:002010-01-06T15:12:12.563-08:00Happy New Year!Welcome to the first NFC blog edition of the New Year! We have a lot of exciting events coming up in 2010. For all of you that are starting the New Year with health focused resolutions, Dr. Psenka is heading up the <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 204, 0);">NFC Health Challenge</span>. The NFC Health Change is ideal for those of you that find it difficult to squeeze a doctor visit into your busy work week, it will be offered every 4th Saturday of the month through March. For more details about this or any other meet up hosted by Naturopathic Family Care visit <a href="http://alternative.meetup.com/414/calendar/12161373/">The Phoenix Alternative Health Group</a>.<br /><br />January is thyroid awareness month and at NFC our physicians work to educate our patients and the community on this and many other health related topics. This month we have two free informative health talks. Dr. Psenka will be educating us on <a href="http://alternative.meetup.com/414/calendar/12165192/">Natural Ways to Boost the Im</a><a href="http://alternative.meetup.com/414/calendar/12165192/">mune System</a> on Wednesday, January 13th and Dr. Orona will be helping you in Understanding Your Thyroid on Tuesday, January 26th.<br /><br />This month we have 3 articles from our NFC docs :<br /><br /><a href="http://www.4wecare.com/jonathanpsenka.htm"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Dr Jonathan Psenka, NMD</span></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 51);"> - Thyroid Cancer Risk Factors<br /><a href="http://www.4wecare.com/rosskerievsky.htm">Dr. Ross Kerievsky, D</a></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 51);"><a href="http://www.4wecare.com/rosskerievsky.htm">C, NMD</a></span> <span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 51);">- Incentives for Losing Weight<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 51);"><a href="http://4wecare.com/raushanahnajeeullah.htm">Dr. Raushanah Najeeullah, NMD</a> - A New Year's Cleansing</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Thyroid Cancer Risk Factors</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 51);"><a href="http://www.4wecare.com/jonathanpsenka.htm">Dr. Jonathan Psenka, NMD</a><br /><br /></span>The incidence of thyroid cancer has been rapidly growing in the US over the past few decades. There are now roughly 25,690 new cases diagnosed every year, with a female to male ratio of close to 3:1. For a long time there has been an established association between radiation exposure and thyroid cancer risk. The thyroid gland of children is especially vulnerable to the carcinogenic action of ionizing radiation. Thus, the incidence of thyroid cancer in children in the Belarus area (think Chernobyl) was less than 1 case per million per year before the Chernobyl accident, increasing to a peak exceeding 100 per million per year in certain areas after the accident.<br />Recently, a new study was published which identified several new potential risk factors for thyroid cancer. This study, which was published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, assessed thyroid cancer risk among 90,713 radiologic technicians in the US between 1983 and 2006. This study found that benign thyroid conditions, benign breast disease, asthma, and elevated body mass index were all associated with increased risk for thyroid cancer. Considering the results of this study, it’s possible that the benign conditions listed really aren’t that benign at all.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6g834alPtz2tgUE7JhWHyoJtEDFhI2_0vhd4rMgRzHbf2fi3Cpwg8LsGbhnh9IKhuLKHdd3FoByxHxLp6a1YL7TMBk2m-nF9L2GpclILji9sr1hqrisZBIB6lW6IBog84iIBAby0a7AY/s1600-h/why-thyroid-important-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 211px; height: 159px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW6g834alPtz2tgUE7JhWHyoJtEDFhI2_0vhd4rMgRzHbf2fi3Cpwg8LsGbhnh9IKhuLKHdd3FoByxHxLp6a1YL7TMBk2m-nF9L2GpclILji9sr1hqrisZBIB6lW6IBog84iIBAby0a7AY/s400/why-thyroid-important-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423702608297811378" border="0" /></a><br />Conditions such as Grave’s disease, Hashimoto’s, and thyroiditis are all examples of benign thyroid disorders. Fibrocystic breast disease is a good example of something considered to be a benign breast condition. Both these types of conditions are routinely seen, and treated, by Naturopathic physicians. From a thyroid cancer-prevention standpoint it would seem that treating the potential causes of these diseases would be more important than treating only the symptoms. By addressing the cause of disease it may be possible to decrease both the severity of disease itself, and any additional risks that occur as a result of carrying the diagnosis. This hypothesis would also carry over to the increased risk observed with asthma; eliminate the allergy altogether and maybe risk levels fall as well.<br />Increased body mass index, aka. being overweight, is well established as a risk factor for many diseases. It is not just the fact that carrying extra pounds increases risk for disease, but also that those who are overweight tend to be less physically engaged. Over the past 8 years I have been practicing integrative oncology at NFC I have rarely seen any treatments with as much potential to positively effect a person’s outcomes at regular physical activity. Unfortunately, increasing physical activity levels and maintaining a regular exercise regime is not an easy thing to do. Fortunately, it seems like the more articles like the aforementioned one that are published, the more our society begins to realize the importance of living healthy and happy lives as a way to prevent disease.<br />PS- and for those of you I see with thyroid cancer, I’ll see you at the gym!<span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 51);"><br /></span><br /><div><p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0);font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:130%;" ><b>New Year, New Goals:<br /></b></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0);font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:130%;" ><b>Incentives for losing weight and guidelines for exercis</b></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0);font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:130%;" ><b>e</b></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> <a href="http://www.4wecare.com/rosskerievsky.htm">Ross Kerievsky, DC, NMD</a></span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Welcome to 2010! This time of year is the time I see many </span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">new and established</span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> patient</span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">s return to the </span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">clinic</span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> with the goal of losing weight. </span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">There are</span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> many questions I hear from patients regarding what they should eat, supplements to take and how much exercise they should be doing. All of </span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">these questions are very reasonable and require individual assessment</span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">s </span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">to mak</span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">e a medical weight loss program effective and long lasting. </span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">A common question I hear from patients i</span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_t_Z2k5CcSCB8YRMSRKcEVSJy_GLWVCLAmbnKghXpXwalDlYvQyAP-TCQOSyNhNLpPMzeeZ5DoinTX_UiLy7TS1v1T23XnczlWHG9oWY1v5JjtmD87BD04DFPLpaMu8Aq6oYgxfrIaCIQ/s1600-h/running.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 156px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_t_Z2k5CcSCB8YRMSRKcEVSJy_GLWVCLAmbnKghXpXwalDlYvQyAP-TCQOSyNhNLpPMzeeZ5DoinTX_UiLy7TS1v1T23XnczlWHG9oWY1v5JjtmD87BD04DFPLpaMu8Aq6oYgxfrIaCIQ/s320/running.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423736836603075618" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">s</span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> how much exercise is recommended for weight loss</span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">?</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">The American College of S</span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">p</span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">or</span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">ts </span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Medicine released guidelines for appropriate physical activity for adults </span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">in 2009. These new guidelines wer</span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">e release </span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">becaus</span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">e</span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> up to 66% of Americans are either overweight or </span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">obese. The new</span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> guidelines recommend that adults p</span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">articipate in at </span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity physic</span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">al</span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">activity to </span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><b><span style="font-size:100%;">prevent</span></b></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> gaining weight. Greater weigh</span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">t loss is seen when adults perform 250-300 minutes of </span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">exercise per week or more. I typically recommend patients perform physical activity one hour a day for 5 days du</span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">ri</span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">ng the week combined with a specific diet and nutrition guidelines. </span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> This can be modified for an i</span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">ndividual and I recommend that you have a physical examination and appropriate workup before starting any exercis</span></span><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">e program.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">Also, interesting incentives that seem to be gaining ground are websites such as </span></span><a href="http://www.healthywage.com/"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);font-family:'Times New Roman';" ><u><span style="font-size:100%;">www.hea</span></u></span></a><a href="http://www.healthywage.com/"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);font-family:'Times New Roman';" ><u><span style="font-size:100%;">lthywage.com</span></u></span></a><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">. This site will pay you to lose weight! Other possible incentives include deductions on premiums and incentives depending on your insurance and employer group benefits. </span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;">This is a great time of year to have a wellness screening physical and to discuss your personal health goals with me. For more information, please schedule an appointment with Dr Ross Kerievsky at 602-493-2273.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0pt;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size:100%;"> </span></span></p></div><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 51); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >A N</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 51); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >e</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 51); font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >w Year's Cleansing</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 51);"><a href="http://4wecare.com/raushanahnajeeullah.htm">Dr</a></span><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 51);"><a href="http://4wecare.com/raushanahnajeeullah.htm">. Raushanah Najeeullah, NMD</a></span><br /><br /><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >It’s the start of a new y</span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >ear and the perfe</span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >ct opp</span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >ortunity to make some healthy changes. I personally like to start the new year off with a cleanse or detoxification protocol. It </span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >works like a ‘spring cleaning’ of sorts to get your healthy new year off to a great start.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjABMEf-hDOexisSN9Vvy-ffQ2xXmpuIpUlEcBN_IQI0_ZAUQYz30o6Rrx4OUrNJAqbuc4AP27uNawuJcQqb1FGfADynq6jqSwfn86iM6U5p2Yjlejt6FQHKNEBxD4LQY04gMe9v2q2Eh2Z/s1600-h/detox.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 168px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjABMEf-hDOexisSN9Vvy-ffQ2xXmpuIpUlEcBN_IQI0_ZAUQYz30o6Rrx4OUrNJAqbuc4AP27uNawuJcQqb1FGfADynq6jqSwfn86iM6U5p2Yjlejt6FQHKNEBxD4LQY04gMe9v2q2Eh2Z/s320/detox.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423746989804498882" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >It is important to know there is a difference be</span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >tween a cleanse and detoxification. Which one you need depends on your own individual circumst</span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >ances.</span><br /><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >A cleanse is defined by Webster as to rid of impurities by or as if by washing while detoxi</span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >fication is defined as to remove a poison or toxin or the effect if such. So, you can do a cleanse without detoxing, but you cannot (should not) do a detox without cleansing.</span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >A ready</span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > example of this is a laxative can be used to cleanse, but a proper detoxification protocol would involve mo</span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >re treatments such as hydrotherapy, dietary modification with rid your GI system of impurities </span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >and toxins we all accumulate over time.</span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" ><br />There are other modes of detoxification that should only be performed under medical super</span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >vision. These methods </span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >are usually applied to more serious cases of toxicity:</span><p><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Depuration</span> This technique is used to cleanse or purify or become cleansed or purified. I</span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >t</span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > is s</span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >im</span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >ila</span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >r </span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >to </span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >detoxification but cleanses at the deeper organ level. It involves freeing of toxins from fat </span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >stor</span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >es with</span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > th</span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >e use of sauna therapy as well as colon hydrotherapy to assist in flushing out toxins.</span></p> <p><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chelation</span> This treatment is used for patients with toxic heavy metal burdens on their </span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >b</span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >ody.</span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > It</span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > works by </span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >pu</span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >lling metals or physiological substance (solvents, plaque </span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >buildup) from visceral </span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >structures like</span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" > arteries and v</span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >ita</span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >l </span><span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >organs. Some metals removed with chelation are mercury, cadmium, arsenic and lead. </span></p> <span style=";font-family:Times New Roman;font-size:100%;" >Again, the appropriate cleanse for your individual situation should be discussed with a health care provider skilled in applying these therapies.</span>Naturopathic Family Carehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11936073794613441583noreply@blogger.com0