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Daily Dose    
Supplements to Help Manage Blood Glucose Levels



Nutrition & ADHD
Interview with Stephen Donnelly

Upcoming Events:

 March 28
The Impact of Nutrition on ADHD
Stephen Donnelly, DO 

 April 24  

The Road to Health is Paved with Good Intestines
Peter Knight, ND 

Aging and Skin Care 

   Brenda Houdlette  

Empower ME For Health  

  New True North Program        

Boston IVF Open House 

Happy Spring!  

Best,     

The Apothecary by Design Team

7 Diabetes Supplements Worth Considering     

When you eat food, your body absorbs the food and turns it into sugar, causing your blood sugar levels, also called blood glucose levels, to rise. Normally, your body releases insulin to combat these increased glucose levels; however, in diabetes, either your body isn't releasing insulin, or your body isn't responding to the insulin, causing perpetually high blood glucose levels. High glucose levels can cause complications, including eye disease, nerve damage, kidney disease and heart disease. Diet and exercise can help your body respond, and, for mild diabetes, may be enough. When it isn't, it's necessary to use medications to help lower your blood glucose levels.   

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. 

INTERVIEW: The Impact of Nutrition on ADHD - An Integrative Approach to Managing Symptoms

Dr. Stephen Donnelly, DO | March 28, 2012 | 6:30 p.m.   

On Wednesday, Dr. Stephen Donnelly will be joining us for a great event on the impact of nutrition and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). We chatted with him to learn more about what the night will bring and what he's learned from his work.

Who would you recommend attend your talk?
Parents! Particularly ADHD parents but anyone interested in learning more about improving children's behavior and ability to concentrate through nutrition. It will also be beneficial for school counselors because they see children with ADHD all the time. 

What do you plan to discuss?

I want to present a case study of a child I've been working with to talk about some of the ways I've seen childrens' eating habits impact their behavior. In this particular case, I found some nutrient deficiencies and dietary issues in one young patient. We worked on his traditional medication dosage and diet changes and supplement modifications. Within six months we were able to tone down his traditional medication doses and he was doing much better.   

What else might people take away from the evening?

We will talk about prevention of ADHD and signs to look for - like disrupted sleep. (Poor sleep is both a symptom and an exacerbating factor of the disorder.) We'll look at integrated medicine, acupuncture, and homeopathy too but mostly I will focus on nutrition.  

What have you learned from your work with children and ADHD over the years?
That nutrition and supplement adjustments can work with traditional medicine to reduce behavior problems and improve ADHD symptoms - but it doesn't happen overnight. There needs to be a commitment from parents and families as well as the children themselves to truly changing diet and lifestyle habits for the long run.  

Dr. Stephen Donnelly is founder and owner of the Maine Center for Integrative Medicine.   

Register for The Impact of Nutrition on ADHD here.

Note: We have limited space left so please click the link above to register and secure your spot and if you are already registered and will be unable to attend, please email us to let us know. Thank you!   

Peter Knight, ND | April 24, 2012 | 6:30 p.m.  

Introducing Empower ME for Health at True North. From low cost laboratory tests to a Drug-Supplement Interaction Program, True North has launched a new initiative to help you take care of your health. Read more from Dr. Bethany Hays below.

Also, stop by True North for their Celebrate Your Health! Open House on March 31st from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Meet some of their onsite and affiliate practitioners and experience a sampling of some of their work (chair massage, 360 fitness assessments and more).

Take Charge of Your Health
by Dr. Bethany Hays

When you cut your finger, who does the healing? Your doctor? Your pharmacist? Your acupuncturist? Of course not! Your body heals itself. It's a miracle really but one that every surgeon relies upon. If our bodies didn't know how to heal we would never survive surgery, much less getting a cut while chopping vegetables for dinner!   

If more people paid attention to the simple fact that our bodies are always trying to heal and stay healthy, we would ask "What does my body need in order to heal?", rather than where do I find the right doctor, hospital or health insurance plan.

True North partners with you to help you learn what your body needs to heal. What is the right diet for YOU. What is keeping you from getting appropriate amounts of exercise, sleep or reducing your stress levels.

Our newest commitment to you is our Empower ME for Health Program. We offer three valuable ways to help you take charge of your health...

Click here to keep reading Dr. Hays' blog.