Hello Everyone,
As I was huffing and puffing my way up a hill on my first ski of the season at 10,000 ft. last weekend, I started thinking about all of the different aspects of health that impact our energy production and how optimizing energy production can make such a big impact on our lives.  Do you have enough energy to accomplish all the things that you want to do?  Are you scaling back on your plans because of fatigue?  There are multiple areas that I consider when it comes to finding the underlying causes of fatigue including:  

Poor Sleep Quality 
Sleep Apnea 
Thyroid Dysfunction 
Nutrient Deficiencies 
Hormone Imbalance 
Allergies 
Mitochondrial Dysfunction 
Heart or Lung Problems 
Alcohol or Drug Use 
Medication Side Effects 
Adrenal Insufficiency 

Contact us if you would like to explore this topic further.  My goal is to find the cause of your low energy so that we can fix it and get you back to doing all the things you love to do! 

Hello Everyone,
I am excited to finally offer CBD products in my office!  It has taken me awhile to find a company that I feel completely confident in recommending and I have found one that has impressed me in terms of purity and quality.  Blue Sky products are THC-free (not psychoactive) and third party tested for potency and purity.  I have their Sleep Gels on hand in my office but we can order their other products for you which include oral and topical preparations for pain.  CBD is often very effective for insomnia and pain when other supplements or medications are not working.  Let us know if you have any questions or would like to try one of their products!

Hello Everyone,
At this time of year I am excited to spend more time at home in the kitchen and am always looking for great, healthy recipes.  I decided to share two recipes for warming spiced beverages with extra health benefits that can also be made up in bulk and given as holiday gifts. 

Golden Milk
1 serving
Ingredients 
1 1/2 cups whole milk or plant based milk such as coconut, almond or cashew 
1 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric 
1/4 tsp. ground ginger 
1 whole cinnamon stick or 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 
1/8 tsp. ground cardamom or 2-3 cardamom pods, crushed 
1 Tbsp. of ghee or coconut oil 
1 pinch ground black pepper 
1 Tbsp. sweetener of choice such as maple syrup

Instructions 
1.  Warm milk in a small saucepan over low heat.  Add all spices.  If you are new to turmeric, start with a smaller amount. 
2.  Bring the mixture to a simmer but do not boil.  Simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until smooth, hot and flavorful. 
3.  Remove saucepan from heat.  Strain the golden milk through a fine mesh sieve into your favorite mug.  Discard the solids.  When slightly cooled, add the ghee or coconut oil and sweetener, stir to combine.  Enjoy! 

Courtesy of The Art of Living

Chai Tea
3-5 servings
Ingredients 
1/2 whole star anise 
10-12 whole cloves 
6-7 whole allspice 
2 short sticks cinnamon bark  
6-7 whole white peppercorns 
1 cardamom pod, opened to the seeds 
1 cup water 
4 cups whole milk or plant based milk
2 heaping Tbsp. whole leaf black tea such as Ceylon or English Breakfast 
Sweetener of your choice, to taste 

Instructions 
1.  In a saucepan, add the spices to 1 cup of water.  Bring to a boil.  Remove from heat and let steep 5-20 minutes depending upon how strong a spice flavor you want. 
2.  Add 4-6 cups of milk to the spiced water.  Bring the milk and spice combination just to a boil and then remove from heat. 
3.  Add black tea leaves and steep for 5-10 minutes, depending upon how strong you like your tea.  Add sweetener to taste. 
4.  Strain into a pot and serve. 

Courtesy of Simply Recipes

Hello Everyone, 
Take advantage of great prices on high quality supplements this week!  For the first time ever, I am offering 15% off all dietary supplements in stock in my office from Monday the 21st to Wednesday the 23rd.  Lisa will be at the front desk on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd from 9 am to noon to assist you.  This does not apply to special orders, only what is currently on the shelf.  Then, my online store Fullscript, is offering a special Black Friday sale where all supplements will be 15% off from November 25th to the 29th.  If you don’t already have an account with Fullscript, head over to my website to sign up and then be able to access the whole store which includes thousands of products from the highest quality brands such as Thorne, Designs for Health, Nordic Naturals, Metagenics and much more.  Don’t miss out on this opportunity to stock up!
Have a wonderful holiday,
Abigail

Hello Everyone, 
I’ll be out of the office for Thanksgiving week from November 21st to the 25th.  Lisa will be at the front desk on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd from 9 am to noon to assist you with scheduling appointments, refilling supplements, and anything else you need. 
Have a wonderful holiday!
Abigail

Hello Everyone,
I wanted to let you know that this year’s Flu Nosode is in and ready to pick up at the office!  The Flu Nosode is a homeopathic flu preventative taken on a schedule throughout the winter.  Each year’s nosode is different based upon the flu strains that are predicted to be most prevalent that year.  We also have all of your favorite immune support supplements on hand including Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Zinc, Probiotics, Immune Dx, Cold Dx, Berbercap, EHB and more.  Let us know if we should set any of these items aside for you.
Take Care, 
Abigail

I’ll be out of the office from October 13th to the 18th.  Lisa will be at the front desk on the 13th, 17th and 18th from 9 am to noon to assist you with scheduling appointments, refilling supplements and anything else you need. 

As the autumn foliage changes, our local sagebrush (artemisia tridentata) and rabbit brush (chrysothamnus) are in their full glory as well.  For those who are susceptible, this might cause sneezing, nasal congestion, itchy red swollen eyes, respiratory problems and more.  To confuse matters, I am seeing a number of patients with viral infections right now which are causing some of the same symptoms.  One way to distinguish between allergy symptoms and a viral infection is that you may have fever, chills and body aches with a virus but not allergies. 
To prevent and treat these ailments, I love Plantiva products.  Aller Dx is a Chinese herbal formula designed to quickly relieve allergy symptoms such as nasal congestion and airway inflammation.  Their Immune Dx is a fabulous way to stay healthy through cold and flu season, especially if you are under stress and are exposed to infections frequently.  Cold Dx will often nip an infection in the bud if taken right away at the first sign of a viral infection. 
Contact us if you have further questions or if you feel one of these is right for you!  These products are available in my office, not the online store.  We are happy to ship to you if needed.

Have you thought about getting your female hormone levels checked but are confused about when or why to do it?  See below to figure out if it makes sense for you and when to schedule your appointment. 

You might benefit from checking your hormone levels if you: 

• Are trying to get pregnant and are over age 35 OR have been trying for over 6 months without success at any age. 

Are experiencing symptoms such as: 

• Hair loss
• Excess hair growth on your face
• Adult acne
• Irregular menstrual cycles
• Cyclical migraines
• Hot flashes and night sweats
• Unexplained weight gain
• Fatigue
• Sleep changes in your 40s
• Mood changes in your 40s

  
The most accurate time to draw blood to check hormone levels is on day 21 of your menstrual cycle.  Day 1 is the first day of your period, so you need to start counting from that day.  If your cycles are much longer or shorter than average, check with me to determine the best time to draw blood.  If you have stopped having periods, the blood draw can occur on any day. 

Contact us if you have more questions about this or would like to schedule an appointment!

Some of you may have noticed by the yellow sign on my office door that I have a new provider seeing clients in my office.  David Malin, DD, PT is a multi-talented practitioner who has 45 years of experience in the healing arts.  He is a licensed physical therapist and holds a doctor of divinity degree but has undergone extensive training in a number of other modalities including polarity therapy, massage, osteopathic techniques and reading auras and chakras.  He has taught his multi-dimensional approach to healing worldwide and published a book called “Embracing Change:  Transforming Life’s Challenges with Courage and Grace” which is available for purchase in my office. 

At this time, he is offering his services which will be hands on and energetic depending upon the level of restriction and may involve working with the nervous system, cranium, viscera/organs or musculoskeletal structures.  His work with the energy field is always well grounded in the anatomy and physiology of the body.  He may energetically test for herbs and supplements or make up patient-specific remedies to help promote healing. 
Take a look at his website letyourlightshinehealing.com for more information about his experience and services or to book an appointment! 

Hello Everyone, 
I will be out of the office from July 26th to August 9th. Lisa will be in the office Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 12 pm during that time to assist you with appointments, supplement refills and anything else that you need.  Keep in mind that you can also book appointments and refill most supplements via my website.  I hope you are all having a wonderful summer and look forward to seeing you soon!

Hello Everyone, 
It’s Naturopathic Medicine Week and we are advocating to help educate lawmakers at the national level that naturopathic medicine is safe, effective and affordable health care.  Naturopathic students and doctors are having critical meetings with lawmakers to educate them on the vital work we do and the barriers to care that patients face.  
Their message to congress is clear:  licensed naturopathic doctors play a vital role in providing whole person care. 
You can help amplify their voices!  Take two minutes to fill out the action alert below and let your elected officials know that increasing patient access to NDs is necessary and urgent. 
https://naturopathic.org/page/LegislativeActionCenter#/117

In celebration of this week, I am offering discounts!  Through the end of the week, get 10% off all supplements (in the office and in my online store Fullscript), 10% off Vitamin B12 injections and 10% off my new Hormone Balance Cleanse.

Please contact us with any questions,

Abigail

May 15th – 21st was designated Naturopathic Medicine Week by the U.S. Senate in 2013.  The resolution recognizes the value of naturopathic medicine in providing “safe, effective and affordable healthcare” and encourages Americans to learn about the role of naturopathic doctors in preventing chronic and debilitating conditions.  In honor of all of you who recognize the value of my profession, I am offering the following specials: 

10% off all supplements ( in the office and in my online store Fullscript) 
10% off Vitamin B12 injections 
10% off my new Hormone Balance Cleanse Package 

Please contact us for more information!

Homeopathy is a modality using extremely dilute amounts of mostly plant and mineral substances to stimulate healing.  It was developed over 200 years ago in Germany by Dr. Samuel Hahnemann to replace many of the toxic substances used as medicines at the time.  Homeopathy is very popular in many parts of the world including Europe, Australia and India but is not as well known in the United States.  I have used this treatment in my practice for over 17 years and find it very helpful in many different situations.  I wanted to share just a few examples from the last few months of some of the varied uses for this amazing medicine. 

1.  A five year old with extremely disruptive and destructive behavioral issues was treated with homeopathy and is now able to attend school and her parents can now relax and enjoy her company because the difficult behaviors have resolved. 
2.  An 85 year old who has had Trigeminal Neuralgia for over 40 years and typically experiences excruciating facial nerve pain daily has now gone 6 weeks with only an occasional mild twinge.  I expect her to continue to improve over time. 
3.  Two different patients in their 40s with hormone imbalance causing swelling and water retention have both seen the swelling resolve and have also lost weight. 
4.  A 67 year old patient who developed a long list of symptoms over several months after receiving several vaccines and completely puzzled his doctors has seen 75% of his complaints disappear in 2 weeks. 

This is just a short list of the recent results I have seen with homeopathy.  Please call us to schedule an appointment if you are interested in a homeopathy consult!

Those of you who live in Colorado know what spring wind is all about.  Ushering in the change of seasons with blowing dust, pollen and smoke in the dry air is pretty irritating to the delicate lining of the nose and sinuses.  This is the time of year that I see the most nasal and sinus congestion and even sinus infections in my practice.  I recommend using a saline nasal spray or neti pot daily to rinse out dust, pollen and other particulates and keep the tissue moist.  I also have several solutions for allergy symptoms and sinus infections on hand in my office.  For allergies, I love Aller Dx or Quercetin and Vitamin C.  For sinus infections, the tried and true combination of Berbercap and Bromelain is a winner.  Let us know if you need help finding the right treatment to keep you comfortable during this season.