I will be headed to Mexico again this winter for a short break and therefore will be out of the office between February 14th and March 2nd.  Kiva will be at the front desk February 25th and 26th and March 2nd if you need to refill supplements or schedule appointments.  I will be available by email or patient portal while I am away if something comes up that you need to talk to me about.  I’ll be back in on Tuesday March 3rd at 8:30 am.  Please let us know if you would like to get in before I go away!

I will be presenting the second talk in my series next week in Telluride at the Wilkinson Library.  The event will be held on Tuesday February 11th at 6 pm and the topic is “Taming Inflammation Naturally”.  We will discuss the causes of chronic inflammation and how to prevent and treat them with nutrition and lifestyle strategies.  Please contact the library in advance at 970-728-4519 if you would like to attend.  I look forward to seeing you there!

I’ll be holding my annual Health Fair Lab Special again this year during the month of March for those who may have missed their local health fair.  This is a great time to get screening labs done for a reasonable cost.  Please schedule your blood draw at my office in advance as those early morning time slots fill up fast!  

I am pleased to be able to offer the Wellness Talk Series again this winter in Telluride at Wilkinson Public Library.  Tomorrow, Tuesday January 14th at 6 pm will kick off the first talk in the series “Optimal Digestion”.  Please join us if you are struggling with digestive problems or would simply like to optimize your digestion!  The talk is free but the library requests advance sign up so that they know how many are attending.  Please contact the library at 970-728-4519 to sign up.

I continue to see patients at DCMH Family Medicine in Delta one Friday per month.  My schedule for the next three months is as follows: 
January 17th 9 am to 4 pm 
February 7th 9 am to 4 pm 
March 13th 9 am to 4 pm 
This is a great time for those who live in Delta, Olathe, Cedaredge, Hotchkiss, Paonia, Crawford and Grand Junction to see me without having to travel a great distance.  Those days fill up quickly so plan ahead!  Call 970-874-5777 to schedule an appointment.  I look forward to seeing you there!

I am writing a monthly health-related article in the local publication San Juan Silver Stage.  This is a community lifestyles magazine covering arts, events and activities in Western Colorado with a focus on 50+.  Check it out!  

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I will be taking some time out of the office for the holidays this month from December 24th to January 5th.  We will re-open on January 6th at 8:30 am.  Please let us know if you would like to see me before then or if you need to refill any supplements or custom herbal tinctures.  Keep in mind that you can refill most items through my online store as well.  

Happy Holidays and stay tuned for some new programs and talks coming in January!

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.