A reminder that I am able to see new and established patients at Delta Family Medicine one Friday a month from 9-4.  The office is located at 555 Meeker Street.  My next day in Delta is October 12th.  Please call that office to schedule an appointment: 970-874-5777.  I look forward to seeing you there!

Biodynamic Cranio-Sacral Therapy (BCST) is a wholistic body therapy that evolved out of Osteopathy.  It involves gentle intuitive touch that allows the client to deeply relax and reset their nervous system.  As we connect with our basic blueprint for health we are able to reorganize and balance our system.  Listening to the body while being supported by a practitioner, opens us to new messages and levels of understanding.  We can come to trust the body and appreciate all that it does for us.  Usually clients report improved sleep, pain reduction and feeling well resourced.  Molly Willard offers this fantastic treatment in my office once per month and in her studio in Olathe.  She will be in my office on Friday September 28th.  Please contact her at 970-250-7066 to schedule a session.

Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India, believes that eating according to the seasons is important for maintaining good health.  This shift in diet helps to compensate for the particular qualities of that season.  The seasonal emphasis for fall is to balance the cool, dry, light qualities of the season with warm, moist, well-spiced dishes.
Foods to favor include root vegetables, such as sweet potatoes, carrots, turnips, parsnips, beets and winter squashes, cooked greens such as collards, kale and swiss chard, warming spices such as ginger, cumin, fennel and salt, raw or roasted nuts and seeds, moist grains cooked with extra liquid and sweet fruits.  Proteins should come from small legumes like lentils and split peas, tofu, eggs and meat.
Use the following Fall Spice Mix to aid the digestion in shifting to cooler weather.  It will encourage strong digestive fire and stimulate and soothe the digestive organs.

Fall Spice Mix
Makes 1/4 cup

1 Tbsp. coriander seeds
1 Tbsp. cumin seeds
2 tsp. fennel seeds
1 Tbsp. turmeric powder
2 tsp. ginger powder

Dry roast the coriander, cumin and fennel seeds in a heavy-bottomed pain on medium-low heat until you can smell the spices.  Transfer the seeds from the pan into a wide bowl and cool completely.  Grind the whole roasted seeds to a uniform consistency in a coffee grinder or mortar and pestle.  Pour them back into the bowl and stir in turmeric and ginger powders.  Store in a small jar with an airtight lid.  Use in any dish!
From The Everyday Ayurveda Cookbook by Kate O’Donnell

I will be out of the office from August 9th – August 24th.  I will be back in the office August 27th.  Katy will be at the front desk on Monday August 21st and Tuesday August 22nd to assist you with supplement refills, scheduling and any other needs.  In addition, you may schedule appointments and refill supplements online through my website.  Enjoy the remainder of your summer!

I have adjusted my office hours slightly to accommodate those who prefer to get started earlier in the morning:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 8:30am to 2:30pm and Wednesday 9am to 4pm.  If there is a special scheduling request, I can often accommodate it given a little advance notice.  Let us know if we can help you!

Simple, healthy and fresh!

Ingredients

1 5 oz. package baby spinach
16 oz. chicken or vegetable broth
1 lb. cod fillet or other white fish fillet
1 cup quinoa
1 16 oz. package organic strawberries
1 tsp. dill
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 Tbsp. flour
5 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. balsalmic vinegar
1 tsp. basil

Directions

1.  In a small saucepan, combine quinoa and broth; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes.  Remove from heat and let stand, covered.
2.  Season fish with dill, 1/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper and then dust both sides with flour.
3.  Heat a skillet over medium heat.  Coat bottom of skillet with 2 Tbsp. oil.  Add fish and cook until golden, 2-3 minutes per side.
4.  In a large bowl, prepare salad dressing by whisking 3 Tbsp. oil, vinegar, basil, 1/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper.
5.  Wash and dry spinach.  Thinly slice leaves into ribbons and add to bowl with dressing.
6.  Wash strawberries, trim tops and medium dice.  Add to bowl.
7.  Uncover quinoa and fluff with a fork.  Add to bowl and toss salad.
8.  To serve, place fish and salad on a plate.  Enjoy!

Genetic testing for Celiac Disease is available free this month when you order any ALCAT Food Intolerance Test Panels.  The genetic test will accurately detect Celiac Disease, even if you are already avoiding gluten and normally costs $150.  This promotion is only available until May 31st so let us know if you would like to take advantage of it!

I am very excited to announce the addition of Anna Collins, Classical Homeopathy Consultant to my practice!  Anna has been practicing homeopathy in Colorado since 2002 and has been taking good care of my family and many of my patients during that time.
She attended the School of Homeopathy for 3 years of academic and clinical training followed by 16 months of clinical supervision.  Since then she has continued her education with internationally known homeopaths from India, Europe and the United States.
Anna seeks to find the single best homeopathic remedy to help your system balance itself and gently move you toward better overall health.  She will be seeing clients via telephone and Skype visits which you will schedule by calling my office at 970-626-3188.  Please let us know if you have further questions about working with this talented Homeopath!

It’s time to do a spring cleanse!  Just as you might find yourself doing a thorough house cleaning at this time of year, it is time to pay the same attention to your body.  Rich, heavy winter foods can slow down your organs of detoxification and elimination and leave you with excess weight, seasonal allergy symptoms, digestive sluggishness and aches and pains.  See me to develop a personalized plan to literally lighten your load!  I use gentle dietary, supplement and lifestyle strategies to enhance your body’s ability to function optimally.  Schedule a half hour visit to get your health back on track! 

Katy LaSala will be teaching a second “Introduction to Essential Oils” class on Friday May 11th at 10:30am in my office.  Please call in advance to register for this free class as space is limited!

I am excited to announce that I will be presenting An Introduction to Integrative Cancer Care with Helen Goldberg, MD at Grand Mesa Oncology in the Delta Hospital on March 31st from 10 to 11:30am.  We are partnering to inform the public about the benefits of integrative cancer care and will review some modalities that will aid in the prevention and treatment of cancer and improve overall health.  I look forward to seeing you there!

A reminder that Molly Willard is offering her gentle intuitive touch technique called Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy in my office once per month.  This therapy allows the receiver to deeply relax and reset their nervous system.  I highly recommend it for any type of discomfort or pain.  Molly will be in my office Friday March 23rd and Friday May 4th.  Call her at 970-250-7066 to schedule a session in Ridgway or in Olathe.

I will be out of the office from April 2nd to April 6th.  Katy will be at the front desk on April 2nd to assist with supplement purchases, scheduling and questions.  I will re-open on April 9th.  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.

Attend a free Introduction to Essential Oils Education class on Saturday April 14th from 2-3pm in my office taught by Katy LaSala and learn:
-What essential oils are and how they work
-Why the quality of essential oils is so important
-How to use essential oils
-How to start eliminating toxins in your home while saving money
Call my office in advance to reserve a spot as space is limited!  (970) 626-3188

I will be out of the office from February 16th to February 23rd.  I will be back in the office February 26th.  Katy will be at the front desk on Monday February 19th to assist you with supplement refills, scheduling and any other needs.  In addition, you may schedule appointments and refill supplements online through my website.