Regional Health Fairs are coming soon and I will be setting up a table at Ridgway’s Health Fair on January 27th at the 4-H Center from 7-11am. Stop by to say hi after you have your blood drawn! The Health Fair also offers free blood pressure checks, skin cancer screenings and more. If you miss your local health fair, call my office or schedule a blood draw appointment through my website to get the same tests done at the same health fair prices plus a $25 blood draw fee. This special will run from January 29th to February 28th. Make sure to fast for 12 hours with water only prior to the test. I look forward to seeing you soon!
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CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY
Another exciting development in my practice that I am pleased to announce is that Molly Willard, CST will be seeing clients in my office once per month to provide Craniosacral Therapy treatments. 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.
DCMH PRIMARY CARE
Exciting news! I will now be seeing patients at the Delta Hospital-owned family practice clinic called DCMH Primary Care once per month starting January 19th. The clinic is located at 311 Palmer St. in Delta. Please call that office to schedule an appointment: 970-874-6158. The fees and services are the same as my Ridgway office. No insurances will be billed. I look forward to seeing established and new patients there!
2017 Holiday Schedule
My office will be closed from December 22nd until January 7th. I will re-open on January 8th. If you would like to see me before the holiday, please call the office or schedule your appointment online through my website. 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.
Have a wonderful Holiday!
Holiday Office Schedule
My office will be closed from November 16th at Noon until November 24th. I will re-open on November 27th. If you would like to see me before the holiday, please call the office or schedule your appointment online through my website. 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.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Paleo Pumpkin Pie
This pie is dairy and grain free, easy and delicious!
Paleo Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients
15 oz. canned pumpkin puree or 1 1/2 cups roasted pumpkin puree
3 large eggs
1/2 cup full fat coconut milk
1/2 cup honey
1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. sea salt
1 Paleo Pie Crust, unbaked
Instructions
1. In a food processor combine pumpkin puree and eggs.
2. Pulse in coconut milk, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
3. Pour filling into Paleo Pie Crust.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
5. Allow to cool, then refrigerate for 2 hours.
Paleo Pie Crust
Ingredients
2 cups blanched almond flour
1/4 tsp. sea salt
2 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted
1 large egg
Instructions
1. Place flour and salt in food processor and pulse briefly.
2. Add coconut oil and egg and pulse until mixture forms a ball.
3. Press dough into a 9.5 inch glass pie dish.
Recipe from Elana’s Pantry
NEW TEST AVAILABLE
I wanted to let you know about a test that I am using more frequently in my practice called Organix Comprehensive Urine Profile from Genova Diagnostics. This is a nutritional test measuring levels of organic acids which is a way of looking at the body’s cellular metabolic processes including indicators of central energy production, detoxification, neurotransmitter breakdown and intestinal microbial activity. The test could be used for anyone but in particular I find it helpful in guiding treatment for those suffering from weight gain, fatigue, depression, eating disorders, anxiety, insomnia, body pain/fibromyalgia, migraines, ADD/ADHD and Parkinson’s Disease. Contact me if you would like more information about this type of testing.
BOOK REVIEWS
The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy by Valerie Ann Worwood If you are like me and rely on one or two trusted essential oils for many uses, you are about to be blown away when you read this book. This is truly the most comprehensive guide to essential oils and their uses that I have ever seen. It will greatly expand your horizons when it comes to learning about new oils and using them in ways that you may never have thought of before.
Being Mortal by Atul Gawande Dr. Gawande writes an inspiring book about elder care and end of life concerns that is indispensible for those with loved ones nearing this time of life. He explores what is possible, what is important and how to ask the right questions. Highly recommended!
Both of these books are available at the Ridgway Library or check with your favorite bookseller!
IMMUNE SUPPORT
Homeopathic Flu Preventative for the 2017-2018 season is in! This liquid is used on a schedule throughout the winter to prevent infection with the flu strains which are predicted to be most prevalent this year. I also carry all of your favorite immune support products including Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Zinc, Probiotics, Abiotic, Cold and Flu Relief, Berbercap and more. Stop by to stock up or visit my website to order these items from my online store!
August Office Schedule
I will be out of the office from August 17th – August 26th. I will be back in the office August 28th. Lisa will be at the front desk on Monday August 21st 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!
JULY OFFICE SCHEDULE
Due to an illness in the family I will be out of the office from July 26th – July 31st. I will be back in the office August 1st. Lisa will be at the front desk on Monday July 31st to assist you with supplement refills, scheduling and any other needs. In addition, you may schedule appointments and refill supplements online through my website.
Curried Butternut Squash Soup
Ridiculously delicious and perfect for a cold winter night!
1 Tbsp. coconut or grape seed oil
2 shallots, thinly diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups butternut squash, peeled and chopped
Pinch of sea salt and black pepper, plus more to taste
1 1/2 Tbsp. curry powder
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 14oz. can light coconut milk
2 cups vegetable broth
2 Tbsp. maple syrup
Optional: 1-2 tsp. chili garlic paste
1. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add oil, shallots and garlic. Saute for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Add butternut squash and season with a pinch of salt and pepper, curry powder and ground cinnamon. Stir to coat, then cover and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add coconut milk, vegetable broth, maple syrup and chili garlic paste.
Bring to a low boil over medium heat and then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until squash is fork tender.
4. Use an immersion blender or transfer soup to a blender and puree on high until creamy and smooth. If using a blender, return soup back to pot.
5. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt as needed. Continue to cook for a few more minutes over low heat.
6. Serve as is or with toppings such as toasted pumpkin seeds, chili garlic paste or full fat coconut milk drizzled over each bowl of soup.
Courtesy of Minimalist Baker
Allergy Elimination Class
Join Nutritionist Janelle Imel and I for an in-depth 5 part class every Thursday night in March from 5:30-6:30 at Ridgway Library to discover foods that may be triggering symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, body or joint pain, digestive discomfort and more. You will learn how this diet can dramatically reduce inflammation and heal the intestinal lining. The cost of the class is $150. If it is not possible for you to attend the class in person, we are also offering the recordings of all classes plus all handouts, meal plans and recipes for $99.
Please sign up in advance by calling my office as space is limited!
February Office Schedule
My office will be closed from Friday February 17th to Friday February 24th. We will re-open Monday February 27th. Please call the office if you would like to refill supplements before we close or ask us how to order from my online store–it’s easy!
January Office Schedule
I will be out of the office from January 18th to the 28th. For your convenience, Tara will be in on Tuesday January 19th and Tuesday January 26th to assist you with supplement purchases and scheduling.