Lewis Family Natural Health

April 2008
In This Issue
PMS: You don't have to suffer
Dr. Eric's Detox Tale
Holy-Moley Guacamole!
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Drs Eric and Kristina LewisGreetings!

Hello from Dr. Eric and Dr. Kristina.  We hope you are enjoying the first weeks of spring!

In this month's newsletter, we cover a range of topics.  First, Dr. Kristina has written about PMS, a topic that affects all of us, one way or the other!

Next, Dr. Eric shares his personal story of going through our ten-day detoxification and cleanse program.  We think you'll find it very interesting.

Finally, we've included another yummy recipe and our schedule of upcoming lectures and workshops.

Enjoy!!

The Trials and Tribulations of PMS
 ...and why you don't have to suffer!PMS Woman

PMS (Premenstrual syndrome) and its severe cousin, PMDD (Premenstrual dysphoric disorder) affect many menstruating women every month.  No one knows for sure how many women have PMS, but I'm willing to bet everyone reading this article has been affected personally-either by your own experience, or that of a friend, spouse, or coworker.

What is PMS?

There are over 200 symptoms associated with PMS, ranging from physical symptoms to out-of-control mood swings.  The most common symptoms are bloating, headaches, food cravings (CHOCOLATE!), uterine cramps, headaches, breast tenderness, mood swings, irritability, and depression.

To be considered PMS, these symptoms get worse the week or two before your period, and improve soon after you start menstruating.

Did you know you don't have to feel so badly?

What so many women (and their loved ones) don't realize is that PMS is not something to just suffer through, month after month.  Trust me-I know this from personal experience.

To learn more about the causes of PMS and simple strategies you can do at home, read on.
Dr. Eric's Tale of Detoxification
Detoxification is a natural process that our bodies do every single day.  It is the removal of chemicals, hormones, metabolic waste products, and indigestible food products from the body.

If you've been reading our newsletter for very long, you have no doubt seen announcements for our monthly detoxification workshops.  But you may not know what that means, what's involved, and who should participate.

Dr. Eric recently went through the Lewis Family Natural Health 10-day detoxification program, and he has written about his experience for this month's newsletter.  If you've ever wondered if your doctor is human...read on!
Holy-Moley Guacamole
Dr. Kristina isn't the only chef in our family.  When it comes to guacamole, Dr. Eric is the master.  Here is his famous recipe, for detoxification or everyday enjoyment.

Ingredients:
  •     2 avocados
  •     1 tsp vegannaise
  •     1/2 onion, diced
  •     1 medium tomato, diced
  •     1/2 jalapeno, diced (optional)
  •     Juice of 1/2 orange, 2 limes and 1/4 lemon slice (adjust to taste)
  •     Organic bell peppers (any color), cut in 1/2 inch strips
Mash avocados, mix rest of ingredients in.  Add salt to taste.  Use the bell peppers in place of chips.  YUMMMMMM!
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If you have questions or want more information about anything you've read in here today, please don't hesitate to send us an email or give us a call at 828-298-4800.

Take care and be well!

Yours in Health,

Eric and Kristina Lewis
Lewis Family Natural Health
828-298-4800
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