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IN THIS ISSUE:
The Omega Balance
Flu Vaccination Clinics
Upcoming Events:
- They Are What You Feed Them - 10/26
- SuperFoods: The (Delicious) Key to a Healthy Holiday - 11/16
- Andropause & Mens Testosterone Replacement - 1/18
- An Intro to Biomedical Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorders - 3/22
How Eating Habits Affect Childrens' Attention and Behavior
An interview with
Dr. Peter Knight
SuperFoods Recipe:
Beet, Orange & Apple Salad
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Greetings!Fall is a great season for thinking about food. As the days become shorter and the weather crisper, we're often drawn to foods that provide warmth and feelings of comfort. Flavorful soups, rich stews, and baked desserts make a welcome appearance on restaurant menus and in our own kitchens. We thought it fitting to take a moment this month and consider how the foods we eat affect our health. Adding certain foods to our diet supports the immune system and reduces risks of cancer and heart disease. (Like oranges...read the sneak peak into our upcoming November event and try out a healthy recipe.) Paying attention to nutritional habits in children can improve kids' ability to focus. (As Dr. Knight shares in our pre-event chat below.) And striking the right balance between Omega-3 and Omega-6 can have dramatic positive health implications. (Learn how in our Health Tip.) Read on and visit us in the store. We wish you happy eating and happy health... Cheers,
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PATIENT SPOTLIGHT: Specialized Care for a Son - Pharmacy Support for a Whole Family
Mandy Schumaker discovered that compounding care for her son's special health needs was only the beginning of what a local pharmacy with an "old-time feel" could provide for her family
Mandy Schumaker's youngest son Cade was born colicky. He cried all the time and experienced frequent ear infections - one almost every six weeks for a year, in fact. He was also born with a leaky gut, and with yeast in his belly that caused him to experience digestive issues. Cade was treated on and off with antibiotics until he reached 18-months-old and the medication no longer seemed to be working.
"We had gone through all the antibiotics," Mandy says, "and my pediatrician suggested we look at tubes for his ears. I wasn't willing to do that." Mandy had heard about kids with poor digestion, ear infections and low immune systems who seemed fine up until 18-24 months old, kids with symptoms similar to Cade's. Mandy had heard about how some of those children received some of their vaccinations and it pushed them into the autism spectrum.
Mandy - who shares that her family has never been big "medicine" people - decided to follow the recommendation of a friend and took Cade to see Dr. Wu, an Osteopathic practitioner in Falmouth, Maine and expert in treating children with digestive issues, autism and ADHD.
"I really believe we caught my son just in time," Mandy says. "I am certain at this point, Cade could've easily been one of those kids I'd heard about."
Dr. Wu helped to immediately address Cade's digestive issues by placing him on probiotics and prescribing special compounded medicine. (Children's medicine made special in a lab without the added sugar of many general pharmaceutical brands.)
Leaky gut is a gastrointestinal disorder that occurs when microscopic openings develop in the gut wall and cause the digestive tract to operate poorly. The openings fail to prevent undigested food pieces (and potentially dangerous chemicals) from reaching the blood. Leaky gut issues in children can be serious, as inefficient digestion of important nutrients can ravage neurological and immune systems. (And recent studies have also shown that ingestion of toxins can impair a child's behavior and development.)
Dr. Wu's treatment was important. But it wasn't just the care of Dr. Wu that has contributed to the great health improvements Cade has seen over the past year and a half. It was also probiotics, support, and the peace-of-mind that came from knowing Cade was in good hands at the pharmacy. (Not just Cade either...after a few visits to ABD, Mandy switched her entire family's care over to the store.)
Read the rest of Mandy's story...
We're also pleased to announce that Dr. Wu will be coming to our store on March 22 for an event on Biomedical Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Stay tuned next month for more details.
And read Dr. Knight's interview below to learn more about the connection between toxins and children's behavior.
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 PREVENTION: Flu Vaccination Clinics Have Begun
Our flu vaccination clinics are currently underway. We are offering the injectable, seasonal influenza vaccine to adults 18 years of age and older. This year's vaccine protects against three of the most common flu viruses and H1N1. No prescription is required unless you have had a serious reaction to the flu vaccine in the past, or are severely allergic to eggs. Cost is $25.00.
Visit our website to view clinic dates and register.
Important Note: Our flu vaccine is mercury/thimerosal/preservative free.
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 EVENT: They Are What You Feed Them - How nutrition can affect attention and behavior in our children
October 26, 2010
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Dr. Peter Knight, Naturopathic practitioner
This month, Dr. Knight will be coming to the store to share his expertise on attention-deficit disorder and the role nutrition plays in childrens' ability to focus. Dr. Knight's insights come at an important time, as two recent studies found a connection between toxic chemicals and the occurrence of attention and behavorial issues in children. Read more about his talk and sign up to join us.
Q: What should parents be thinking about when it comes to nutrition and behavior?
Although the exact cause of ADHD is not known, there is increasing evidence that it is a combination of genetic, environmental, and nutritional factors. There are five foundation areas that I think are important to focus on when it comes to nutrition. They stem from looking at the effects of food - both positive and negative. Individual treatment may vary, but I always begin with five nutritional areas and that's what the talk will focus on:
1. Pesticides and Toxins - Based on some of the recent studies, we'll discuss what is most important to avoid - in food and cookware - and which organic products are worth buying. (Hint: the Dirty Dozen produce, dairy, and meats.)
2. Food Additives and Sensitivities - Reactions to certain foods and ingredients can negatively affect a child's ability to concentrate.
3. Sugar - Keeping blood-sugar levels even, and avoiding high and low spikes, is important in preventing emotional swings and helping to maintain focus.
4. Protein - Protein is important for brain health and the function of neurotransmitters. Often kids don't get enough protein, and their bodies lack the building blocks they need to function properly.
5. Fat - The brain experiences a negative effect from both too much bad fat (such as trans fat) and not enough good fats. We want to limit fats kids' bodies don't need and boost the fats they do need.
Q: Do those five foundation areas apply only to children diagnosed with ADHD?
While they are especially important for children dealing with ADHD, there is no child that would not benefit from following them.
Q: What is the biggest difference between managing ADHD with nutrition versus medication?
I believe it's ideal to do as much as we can in a supportive, natural way before jumping to medication. Stimulants are beneficial, but they are not without side effects. Over time, the medications may become less effective and we don't yet know the long-term impacts of stimulants on the brain. In my experience, the benefits from nutrition are more sustained.
Q: Will your talk be solely focused on kids?
Most children with ADHD become adults with ADHD! They learn to manage, but ADHD doesn't go away as people grow up. I think the talk will be valuable for all ages.
Join us for appetizers and discussion on the 26th!Register for They Are What You Feed Them today
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 WELCOME to THE MEN'S ROOM - and to DR. MICHAEL BEDECS
We're pleased to announce the launch of a new section of our website dedicated to men's health and wellness. Introducing THE MEN'S ROOM - a new online space to share current research, tips, and well-being insights specific to mens' unique health needs. We'll be featuring different experts and sharing articles worth reading on an ongoing basis. This month, we are thrilled to begin with Dr. Michael Bedecs.
Dr. Michael Bedecs - renowned specialist in anti-aging and natural hormone therapy and head of the Age Management Center - will be joining us in the store on January 18th to lead a discussion on men's andropause and testosterone replacement. In anticipation of his upcoming event, Dr. Bedecs writes about andropause (male testosterone deficiency) in our first Men's Room article. Male menopause affects more than five million men and Dr. Bedecs sheds light on the serious issue.
Click here to visit The Men's Room and stay tuned for more event information.
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 HEALTH TIP:
Finding the Omega-3 & Omega-6 Balance
That's what Kate Geagan, America's green nutritionist, shares in her recent article - "Let Food Be Thy Medicine"...and Make Sure it Contains the Right Fat!
"Humans evolved eating a diet which had a 1:1 - 2:1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fats," she writes. "As our diet moved away from traditional, whole foods, and has become flooded with fast food, modern agricultural practices, and highly processed agribusiness products, the type of fat in our diet has dramatically shifted." (Today the US ratio is about 17:1 omega-6 to omega-3 fats.)
"Research strongly suggests that bringing this ratio back to where it has been historically will have dramatic health implications, including reduction of cardiovascular disease, autoimmune diseases, pro-inflammatory diseases (such as arthritis, irritable bowel disease, asthma and lupus), depression, and could even delay cognitive decline. It has been shown to act against factors that cause obesity, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance and even belly fat."
So how do we restore the balance? Kate's Tips include:- Minimize consumption of linoleic omega-6 fats, such as corn oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, margarines, and other food products that contain these fats as ingredients (check the food label).
- Consume at least 2 servings of omega-3 rich fish weekly (such as salmon).
- Walnuts and flaxseed oil can also contribute in a positive way to omega-3 intake.
- Grass-fed cows or grass-fed bison have been shown to have significantly higher omega-3 content than conventional cows/bison.
Taking a daily fish oil supplement, rich in omega-3 fatty acids, is also a good way to boost your healthy omega levels. Stop in to talk with our in-store experts today about fish oil supplements and ways to achieve your optimal balance.
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 UPCOMING EVENT: SuperFoods - The (Delicious) Key to a Healthy Holiday
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Susan Quimby, R.D., L.D.
Susan Quimby, R.D., L.D., owner of Nutrition Works will be coming to our store to talk about key superfoods for disease prevention and health next month. From pumpkins to walnuts to yogurt - find out which foods help boost health. Plus, get great ideas for how to make superfoods part of both your daily diet and your holiday meals. Tempt your taste buds with these health promoting, delicious holiday recipes. Join us for an evening of good food, good health, and good fun!
REGISTER for our SuperFoods Event here.
Get ready for the event by cooking up this colorful (and flavorful) fall salad: Beet, Orange, and Apple Salad.
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 It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown...
"On Halloween night, the Great Pumpkin rises from his pumpkin patch and flies through the air with his bag of toys to all the children." - Linus  It's pumpkin time of year and we've got all kinds of treats perfect for celebrating the flavor of the season (and a superfood too!) and passing the time until Linus heads to the patch to await the arrival of the Great Pumpkin.
Stop in for pumpkin lattes, pumpkin spiced chai, pumpkin spiced coffee, or pumpkin spiced apple cider today!
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Dr. Peter Knight's event on October 26th is brought to you in part by:
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