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April Newsletter 
In This Issue
Your Guide to a Less Toxic Bedroom
Spring-Time Allergy Blues
National Autism Awareness Month
Spring Clean Your Skin
UPCOMING EVENTS and PROMOTIONS

 Spring Into the New You:
Dr. Carrie Rittling


Clean Skin Series:
Part I:Chemical Peels
Dr. Julie Keiffer


Featured Patient Testimonial
By Tracy
"My daughter was diagnosed with Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis in 2004.  All of the specialists and their treatments did not seem to help her at all.  We met Dr. Porter in 2006 when he was asked to consult on Jena's case.  We began to see him regularly and he has consistently given the utmost care and attention to my daughter's health.  She has shown great improvement from her therapies with Dr. Porter.  I would wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Porter as a physician and after so many years also feel honored to call him a friend" ...read more of this  testimonial.
 
Dr. Keiffer's

"Every time I drink this juice, I feel happy on the inside.  I can taste the freshness of the beets and the spiciness of the fresh ginger.
 I LOVE IT!."
-T.C. 
FUN FACTS

Can YOU guess which one of our staff this is?...like us on facebook to find the answer.

1) This Staff Member served an LDS church mission in Germany. 



2) This Staff Member is the oldest of 8 children.

 
April Savings

Organic Acid Testing


List Price:  $289.00

Our Price:  $264.00
"Spring" Into Wellness
April 2012
Leaf on Water
Greetings!

We love Spring here in the Valley of the Sun.  We may miss out on some of the flowers and vegetation that are associated with this time of year, but the weather is near perfect.  "Spring Cleaning" is a well-known term that we can apply, not only to our homes, but to our health as well.  From head-to-toe and inside-out, this month's Newsletter is filled with ways to "Spring Clean" your whole being.  As always, we look forward to your feedback and remain dedicated to your Health and Wellness.
 
Your Guide to a Less Toxic Bedroom
dr. Nevels
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"How could my bedroom be Toxic?" 

Your bed can be a major source of chemical exposure.  If you think about it we should be spending at least 7 to 8 hours a day in bed and if you are sleeping on a typical mattress then you could be inhaling pthalates, pesticides, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), fire retardants (PBDE), formaldehyde and chemical additives all night long. 

Memory foams, especially, can be extremely saturated with chemicals.  Certain polyurethane memory foam products, which have been connected to asthma, also contain perfumes to mask the chemical odor. Just like any overexposure there is a compounding effect.  The body gets to a point where it is so bombarded by chemicals that it is difficult to remain efficient.  Please read the Multiple Chemical Sensitivity blog if you haven't already for a reminder on how chemicals can overwhelm and effect the body...read more on our blog.

 

The Spring-Time Allergy Blues
Jason
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"Do you dread this time of year because of your allergies?" 

Perhaps one of the most irritating medical symptoms is a runny nose. Constant rubbing, blowing, and chaffing of the nose, due to chronic rhinitis, can be treated without the use of medications.

The two types of allergy symptoms arise from three causes.  The first can result from exposure  to common and well known triggers. These include dust mites, cockroaches, dog dander, cat dander, trees, weeds, grasses, and molds. These are found plentiful in the outdoors and can concentrate indoors, particularly in the carpet and duct work of a home...read more on our blog. 

April is Autism Awareness Month
Carrie
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 autism boy window
"1 in 110 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with Autism every year."

Autism is a developmental disorder that is defined by symptoms that typically appear before the age of three, which reflect delayed or abnormal development in language, social skills and behavior.  There are many testing and treatment options for your child if you suspect developmental or social delays or if your child already has a diagnosis.

Testing helps identify nutrient deficiencies, bacterial and yeast imbalances, food sensitivities, inborn errors of metabolism, and heavy metal burden.  Treatment will usually directly address the areas of imbalance and help to "Spring Clean" those imbalances.  One of the best tools available in treating Autism is the Organic Acid Test.  In honor of National Autism Awareness Month, we are applying a discount on Organic Acid Testing through Great Plains Labs...read more on our blog.


Spring Cleaning for the Skin-Part I Chemical Peels
J. Keiffer pic
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"Not all chemical peels are created equally."

One of the oldest aesthetic procedures known is the use of chemical peels to improve the skin. In this age of high technology and lasers we hear less of this procedure. Peeling of the skin remains an affordable option to improve the skin's tone, color and texture.  

 

Most people assume that chemical peels are for the face but equally beneficial target areas are hands, arms, chest, back and neck. There are two main groups that would have the most advantageous results, those concerned with anti aging and discoloration and those suffering from acne.  This is part 1 of Dr. Keiffer's skin health series. Watch our Newsletter's for more in this series...read more on our blog.   

Join Dr. Rittling Saturday, April 14th from 10:00-11:00 am:
"Detox with your Doc" 
(watch your emails for the lecture invitation)

Space is limited at all events, please call the office to Schedule/RSVP




Sincerely,