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Greetings!
We continue this month with our series of articles on Safe Sunscreens, this time featuring the debate between Vitamin D levels and sun exposure. Read on for tips on how you can stay safe in the sun this summer!
We also feature an article about the truth behind Red Yeast Rice, the highly-publicized cholesterol lowering supplement that many of you have been asking us about.
Also, please note that both doctors will be out of the office on vacation from July 29-August 12 and the office will be operating on a limited schedule during those days. Please see below for details.
Continue to have a safe and healthy summer!
Dr. Eric and Dr. Kristina
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Lowering Cholesterol with Red Yeast Rice
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You may have heard the recent news coverage of the "Statin Alternative" called red yeast rice extract, an ancient remedy from China that may help to reduce cholesterol. It's been all over the mass media outlets in the past few weeks, and as a result, many of our patients have been asking our opinion of this supplement.
Please read our complete article exploring this natural remedy for heart health! |
Sunlight: Friend or Foe?
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The Vitamin D and Sunscreen DebateAs a follow up to our article on Safe Sunscreens last newsletter, we discuss today the implications of Vitamin D and sunscreen use.  Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that our bodies make after exposure to sunlight. It is important in a wide-range of health conditions and is found to be deficient in many people. And while there is no question that sunscreen helps prevent skin cancer (as well as nasty sunburns), recent research has also shown that a sunscreen
with SPF of 8 blocks your ability to synthesize Vitamin D by 92.5%, and
increasing to SPF 15 blocks nearly 99% of your ability to make Vitamin D!Read on for the full article exploring this timely, fascinating, and controversial topic!
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Broccoli and Avocado Salad
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Thanks to our friend, Amy, for sharing this recipe with us this month! If you have a yummy recipe for us to include in this newsletter, please email us.
Ingredients:- 1 pound broccoli
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon grainy prepared mustard
- Trim and wash the broccoli and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Steam or boil the broccoli in a large pot until it is just crunchy-tender and bright green, then drain it well, and cool.
- Peel and pit the avocado, then cut it into small cubes. Fold the avocado into the broccoli.
- Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, and mustard together in a small bowl, until well mixed.
- Toss the broccoli and avocado with the dressing.
- Serve chilled.
Enjoy! |
OFFICE HOURS for July 29th - Aug 12th
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Our office will be open limited hours from July 29th through August 12th as Dr. Eric and Dr. Kristina will be out-of-town. During those 2 weeks, Judy will be in the office and available to assist you during the following times:
- Mondays and Wednesdays: 12noon to 4PM
- Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10AM to 2PM
- Fridays: Closed
Happy Summer everyone!!! |
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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
Your Trusted Resource for Natural Medicine
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