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Introducing Dr. Heidi Rootes, ND
Dr. Rootes practices with a strong belief in prevention and follows the naturopathic principles of: doctor as teacher, treat the whole person and focus on the cause of the condition. Following these beliefs, Dr. Rootes is able to develop an individual treatment plan for each patient. Conditions treated and special interests:
- pain and injury related conditions - prolotherapy
- Platet rich injection therapy
- digestive disturbance and allergies
- hormone imbalance
- anxiety and depression
- and MUCH more!!!
We are thrilled to have Dr. Rootes as part of the Integrative team. Welcome!!
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The Power Of Pomegranate
Prevent prostate disease with this amazing superfood. Anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties make this fruit a mens health powerhouse. Adding spirulina gives the smoothie a protein boost with free form amino acids which are easily absorbed and assimilated by the body.
Powerful Pomegranate Smoothie:
- 1 cup pure pomegranate juice
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 banana
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tsp spirulina powder (optional)
Add all ingredients to a blender and process until smooth. Makes 3-4 servings. |
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What We're Reading
Kick off your health journey with North America's top doctors and end it by achieving the optimal trinity in health: physical, spiritual and mental well-being. Featuring our very own Dr. Larry Chan, this is a must have resource on the prevention and treatment of joint pain, diabetes, menopause and andropause, obesity and more.
Available in our dispensary for $20!
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Greetings!
This month's newsletter is dedicated to the men in our lives. Keep reading to find out about the launch of our exciting new Men's Health program, why you should add pomegranate to your life (or at least your smoothie), and what test was just featured in Elle Magazine that we now offer to our patients..hint it has to do with longevity.
Yours in Health,
Keyrsten and Courtney Integrative's Newsletter gurus...or wannabees |
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Check-Up or Check-Out
We have just launched our exciting Mens Health program as a part of our Healthy Aging Department.
 If you are are a male, 40 years or older....you need to listen up!! Do you maintain your car with greater diligence than you do your own body? Well that needs to change!! It's our mission to bring awareness to common mens' health issues that are easily preventable with regular check-ups and diagnostic testing.
Renowned physician Dr. Kim Liew, MD and naturopathic physician and co-owner of Integrative Healing Arts, Dr. Larry Chan have teamed up to carefully design a unique Mens' Health Program which will help all you low-maintenance men achieve optimal health and prevent future break-downs.
What is this program all about? Patients can expect:
- increased sex drive
- increased muscle mass and better athletic performance
- decreased belly fat
- tools to aid with stress management
- higher energy levels
- education and preventative methods surrounding prostate health, balanced testosterone, cholesterol and blood pressure levels
- treatment of and prevention for erectile dysfunction
Health Investment for the 3-6 month program - $1275
Call our office today and arrange a complimentary consultation with program co-ordinator Courtney Jones to learn more and find out if the program is right for you.
Integrative Healing Arts 730-1285 W. Broadway
Vancouver, B.C. V6H 3X8
604.738.1012
agemanagement@integrative.ca |
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Telomere Testing - The Clue to Longevity
 Telomeres - What are They?
Telomeres are sections of genetic material at the end of each chromosome whose primary function is to prevent chromosomal fraying when cells replicate (the standard analogy is to the plastic cap that prevents the end of a shoelace from fraying). As a cell ages, its telomeres become shorter. Shorter telomeres basically mean a shorter life span for a cell. This lead to premature aging as well as higher predisposition to numerous chronic illnesses.
Why is this test important?
The telomere testing is intended to raise a warning flag. It can help determine a person's true biological age which is not always in line with chronological age. So men, back to this car analogy (but women, don't stop reading)...this test would be akin to a car dashboard's check engine light.
But don't panic...lots can be done to reverse the conditions that intially led to telomere shortening. Adopting a healthier lifestyle with one of the health practitioners at the clinic is a great start!
PS Telomere Testing is one of the most innovative tests being offered for Healthy Aging-even Elle Magazine's current August edition featured the importance Telomeres.
Health Investment - $350 (Mention the newsletter to receive 15% off this testing until September 30th, 2011).
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.Please forward this email to friends and family who may also benefit from the important topic of mens' health.
Stay tuned...up next month - ways to stay healthy in the upcoming cold and flu season!
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