The Tranquility product from Mountain Peaks that many of you know and love is back on the shelf in a new improved form!  This product has been incredibly helpful for calming the nervous system to aid with anxiety and sleep disturbance.  Please let us know if you would like to set aside a bottle for you.

I am excited to announce that I am now carrying two new products in my office that will allow you to do topical Castor Oil Pack treatments easily at home!

Castor Oil Packs are a traditional Naturopathic therapy which have been used since the late 1800’s to aid in elimination, detoxification and to reduce inflammation.  Castor Oil itself has also been used for healing purposes since 4,000 B.C. in ancient Egypt, India and China.

I recommend Castor Oil Packs for those with Constipation, Uterine Fibroids, Ovarian Cysts, Endometriosis, Headaches, Gallbladder Inflammation, Intestinal Disorders, Inflamed Joints and for Detoxification support.

The products now available in my office are Organic Cold-Pressed Hexane-Free Castor Oil in Glass Bottles in addition to an Organic Cotton Sherpa Flannel Compress lined with Non-Toxic Solvent Free Polyurethane that can be secured around the abdomen or other body part to be treated.  The compress can be used repeatedly for treatments and can be washed, reducing waste and mess.  I often recommend applying the compress before bed and sleeping with it on, allowing the healing work to be done while you sleep!  

Please contact us for more information about this amazing healing treatment! 

I will be out of the office from November 25th to December 1st.  The office will re-open on December 2nd at 8:30 am.  If you would like to see me before I leave or need an item such as a custom herbal formula, please let us know as soon as possible.  Keep in mind that most supplements can be refilled via my online store.  

Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday!

Nettle Tea

Nettle leaf tea is rich in all of the nutrients needed for bone health including calcium, magnesium, iron, trace minerals, potassium, zinc, copper, boron, vitamin Bs, vitamin C and vitamins A, D and K.  For bone health, I recommend drinking 1/2 cup daily.

1 oz. dried nettle stalks and leaves
1 qt. boiling water

Fill a mason jar with the dried nettle, then fill the jar with the boiling water.  Cover and brew overnight.  The next day, strain out the plant material and refrigerate the tea.

Bone-Building Vinegar

I recommend using at least a tablespoon of this vinegar daily on any foods, especially leafy greens.  Just one tablespoon of the vinegar can contain up to 400 mg of calcium!

Fill a jar with any five fresh or dried well-snipped herbs which can include dandelion leaves, stinging nettle, horsetail, red clover, motherwort, mugwort, mint, chickweed, shepard’s purse, oatstraw, alfalfa, parsley, comfrey, raspberry and blackberry leaves, sage, amaranth leaves, kale, cabbage.  Pour in apple cider vinegar to cover the herbs.  Seal and label the jar with the date.  Put the jar in a dark cupboard well away from any light.  Let it sit for 6 weeks, then use.

Both of these recipes are from “The Healthy Bones Nutrition Plan and Cookbook” by Dr. Laura Kelly.

A reminder that I will be speaking on the topic of “Healthy Bones at Any Age” on Tuesday November 12th at 5:30 pm.  The event will be held at Aspen Grove Physical Therapy at 310 S. 9th St. in Montrose.  We will be discussing the impact of specific nutritional and lifestyle strategies on bone health.  
The event is free but we request that you register in advance by calling 240-4015 or 626-3188 to ensure that we have enough seating.  
I look forward to see you there!

Please join me for the third installment in my Wellness Talks series entitled “Healthy Bones At Any Age“.  The event will be held on Tuesday November 12th at 5:30 pm at Aspen Grove Physical Therapy at 310 S. 9th St. in Montrose.
We will learn the most effective nutritional strategies for both men and women to build and maintain healthy bones at any age.  
The talk is free but please register in advance by calling 240-4015 or 626-3188 so that we have enough seating.
I look forward to seeing you there!

A reminder to everyone that I will be giving a talk on Thursday October 24th entitled Taming Inflammation Naturally.  The talk will be held at 5:30 pm at Aspen Grove Physical Therapy at 310 S. 9th St. in Montrose.  We will discuss the causes of inflammation and nutrition-oriented solutions to address pain and prevent chronic disease.  The talk is free but prior registration is recommended to ensure enough seating for everyone.  Please call 240-4015 or 626-3188 to register.  I look forward to seeing you there!

Here are two simple recipes to get started reducing inflammation through diet.  Please schedule an appointment with me if you would like to explore individualized testing and treatment for an inflammatory condition.

Ginger Salmon
Ingredients 
2 tsp. olive oil 
1 Tbsp. honey 
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 
2 tsp. grated fresh ginger 
1 lb. salmon fillets 
Directions 
1.  Preheat oven to 350 F. 
2.  In a small bowl, blend olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard and ginger. 
3.  Brush salmon fillets evenly with the olive oil mixture.  Place in a medium baking dish.  Bake 15-20 minutes in the oven until the fish flakes easily with a fork. 

Golden Milk
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups unsweetened almond or coconut milk
1 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric powder
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 Tbsp. coconut oil or ghee
Pinch of black pepper
Maple syrup to taste

Directions
Mix everything in a small saucepan and heat until it starts simmering.  Serve warm in mugs. 
Serves 2-3.

Molly Willard, CST has been seeing clients in my office once per month to provide Craniosacral Therapy treatments.  She will be in this week on Friday October 25th.  I have known Molly for over 12 years and greatly respect her training, experience and approach to clients using Craniosacral techniques.  I recommend this gentle type of bodywork for a number of situations including symptoms arising from a head injury, chronic ear or neck pain and body pain.  Call Molly to schedule your appointment either in my office or in her Olathe location: 970-250-7066.

My office will be closed from October 17th to October 21st.  I will re-open on October 22nd.  Keep in mind that you can order supplements through my online store while I am closed.  If there are items that you need that cannot be ordered online, please let us know so that we can help you refill them.

I am in the process of refreshing my website and would like to include some testimonials from patients.  If you have appreciated my help and would like to write a few words about your experience, please let me know.  Your submission can remain anonymous if you wish.  Thank you!

The second installment in my lecture series is coming soon! Please join us on October 24th at 5:30 pm at Aspen Grove Physical Therapy at 310 S. 9th St. in Montrose for TAMING INFLAMMATION NATURALLY.  We will learn what causes inflammation and how to reduce it naturally to minimize pain and prevent chronic disease.  

The lecture is free but we request that you register in advance so that we have enough seating.  Please call 240-4015 or 626-3188 if you would like to attend.  

Looking for some healthy yet elegant ways to enjoy seasonal fruit?  Apples and pears are high in fiber and readily available this season.  Check out the two recipes below.

Baked Apples

Ingredients
5 apples (Gala, Granny Smith, Fuji or Honeycrisp)
5 tsp. honey
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

Directions
1.  Preheat the oven to 375 F.
2.  Place the raisins in a small bowl and pour about 1/2 cup of boiling water over them.  As an alternative, juice, rum or cognac can be used to soak the raisins for added flavor.
3.  In another small bowl, combine the raisins, walnuts, honey and cinnamon and set aside.
4.  Wash and dry apples.  Using a paring knife or apple corer, remove the stem and seeds and hollow out the middle section of each apple.  Make sure to preserve the bottom 1/2 inch of the apple so that the filling does not fall out.
5.  Place the apples on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and stuff them with the raisin-walnut mixture.
6.  Bake for 45-50 minutes until apples are tender but not mushy.
7.  Serve as is or with a little cream or vanilla ice cream.

Poached Pears

Ingredients

4 cups fresh squeezed orange juice
4 cups water
2 inches fresh ginger root, peeled
6 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
Zest from one orange
6-8 ripe pears

Directions

1.  Place all ingredients except pears in a large saucepan over low heat.
2.  Wash, peel and core the pears.  Use a small melon baller to scoop out the core from the bottom of the pear.
3.  Place all the pears in the saucepan, making sure that all the pears are fully covered with liquid.
4.  Bring the pot to a simmer for 30 minutes.  When the pears are soft but not mushy, remove from liquid and serve.

The flu prevention homeopathic remedy called Flu Nosode is back in stock for the 2019-2020 flu season.  This remedy is meant to be taken on a schedule throughout the fall, winter and spring to prevent the most common strains of the flu.  Please call us for more information or if you would like us to set a bottle aside for you!

Is your digestion less than optimal?  Do you suffer from bloating, gas, pain, constipation or diarrhea?  Are you not sure that you are effectively absorbing nutrients from your food?  Would you like to understand how digestion affects the rest of your system?  If so, please join me tomorrow evening, Tuesday September 24th at 5:30 pm at Aspen Grove Physical Therapy at 310 S. 9th St. in Montrose.  We will spend an hour discussing optimal digestion and nutritionally oriented tips for how to achieve it.  Please join us!