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Monthly Spotlight on Naturopathic Medicine
ULTRA LITE: PROVEN WEIGHT LOSS
Effective - Natural - Healthy
The ULTRA LITE program was designed by an Australian Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Tony Le Vannais, whose many years of research developed a weight loss program that encourages your body to convert your stored body fat into energy while preserving your body's protein. This means that you only lose UNWANTED FAT and not lean muscle tissue. The majority of weight loss programs reduce your protein and carbohydrate levels too low which results in muscle loss. This can create the appearance of drawn features and baggy skin. With ULTRA LITE your body tone improves as you lose weight so you can actually become firmer as your original body shape returns.
The ULTRA LITE program requires you to eat three balanced meals a day. Unlike some weight loss programs, all of the meals on the ULTRA LITE program contain everyday foods you will find in your kitchen. So there is no need to do special shopping trips or prepare separate meals for other members of the family. The program includes protein packets that you take between meals to balance your blood sugar and reduce cravings for sugar. The Ultra Lite program provides you with a correct nutritional balance designed to suit your particular health needs. The program is not based on counting calories, rather is helps you to focus on protein and carbohydrate proportions that keep you in a fat burning mode every day. Your energy increases, your blood sugar gets back into control so you will also feel a new zest for life as your energy levels are enhanced. This program is also great for diabetes or pre-diabetes as a way to gain control over blood sugar and reverse pre-diabetic states.
According to a study in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), in 2008, the obesity rate among adult Americans was estimated at 32.2% for men and 35.5% for women. We know that obesity is linked to diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, infertility, cancer and many more diseases. It compromises your health from the inside out. If you are not at your optimal weight it is time to do something about it now.
ULTRA LITE's results speak for themselves. In the first week, most people lose between five to ten pounds, followed by one to three pounds each week thereafter. It's about managing a healthier lifestyle! ULTRA LITE is a weight management program, not just a diet. You will learn to manage your weight and enjoy a healthy lifestyle for the rest of your life. ULTRA LITE is only available from a registered health care practitioner so you can feel secure knowing that your total health interests are taken into consideration.
We are so excited at Arizona Natural Medicine to offer this new weight management system to you. We have looked for years for a healthy program that uses real food, does not rely on drugs and produces results.
Once you learn the principles of the program you will be able to effectively manage your weight for the rest of your life!
ULTRA LITE PROGRAM
- REAL FOOD
- REAL RESULTS
- NO STARVING
- 400,000 PEOPLE TESTED
- NO DRUGS
- MAINTENANCE PROGRAM TO KEEP THE WEIGHT OFF
LOOK FOR OUR UPCOMING FREE MONTHLY CLASS ON ULTRA LITE. WE CAN'T WAIT TO HELP YOU LOSE WIEGHT AND BE THE HEALTHIEST YOU CAN BE!
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Nutrition Corner
Macronutrients And Your Health
 There are 3 macronutrients. These are the nutrients that we need to eat the largest amounts of in our diet to stay healthy. Micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) are also important but are needed in much smaller amounts. The 3 macronutrients that the body uses to produce energy are carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
Carbohydrates: These are the main source of energy in our bodies. According to the Dietary Reference Intakes published by the USDA, 45% - 65% of calories should come from carbohydrates. However, the majority should be complex carbohydrates from fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy, beans, nuts and seeds. Simple carbohydrates (sugar, honey, white flour, fruit juices, soda) are broken down and converted into glucose very quickly in the body and can cause spikes in blood sugar, leading to dys-regulation and eventually possibly even diabetes, so they should be limited in the diet. Some carbohydrates can't be broken down in the digestive system and these are considered fiber. Fiber is important for moving waste through the bowels, preventing constipation and binding toxins, hormones and cholesterol for elimination.
Carbohydrates are important for the following reasons:
- Carbohydrates are easily used by the body for energy.
- All of the tissues and cells in our body can use glucose for energy (especially important in the brain)
- Carbohydrates can be stored in the muscles and liver and used later for energy.
- Carbohydrates are important in intestinal health and waste elimination (in the form of fiber)
Proteins: Your diet should consist of about 10 to 35 percent protein. Your body's need for protein increases with activity level. Athletes generally need to eat more protein because it is vital in muscle repair after exercise. Proteins are made from amino acids which serve many functions in the body. There are 20 amino acids, 9 of which are considered 'essential' because our bodies do not produce them, therefore we need to get them from our diet. Complete proteins that contain all the essential amino acids include animal products such as meat, eggs and milk. Protein is found in meats, poultry, fish, eggs, meat substitutes, cheese, milk, nuts, beans, legumes, and in smaller quantities in starchy foods and vegetables.
Proteins are important for the following:
- Growth (especially important in children, teens, and pregnant women)
- Tissue repair (especially muscles)
- Immune function
- Making essential hormones and enzymes
- Energy when carbohydrate is not available
- Preserving lean muscle mass
Fats: Your diet should consist of about 20 percent fat. In general, fat has a reputation for being unhealthy and contributing to weight gain. However, all fats are not the same, there are "good" and "bad" fats. Saturated fats (found in meat, butter, lard and cream)and trans fats (found in baked goods, snack foods, fried foods, and margarines) should be limited in the diet as they can contribute to heart disease. Unsaturated fats should make up the majority of your fat intake. These are found in olive oil, omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, avocados, nuts and seeds.
Fats are important in the body for the following:
- Normal growth and development
- Energy (fat is the most concentrated source of energy)
- Absorbing certain vitamins ( like vitamins A, D, E, K, and carotenoids)
- Providing cushioning for the organs
- Maintaining cell membranes
The ratio of carbohydrates, proteins and fats can be altered and used in a specific ratio to help with weight loss. Please ask us about this at your next visit and we can help to create a diet plan that is right for you.
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Mind Body Center
Inspirational
"I run because if I didn't, I'd be sluggish and glum and spend too much time on the couch. I run to breathe the fresh air. I run to explore. I run to escape the ordinary. I run...to savor the trip along the way. Life becomes a little more vibrant, a little more intense. I like that."
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Arizona Natural Medicine, L.L.C.
Integrative Medicine for the Body and Mind
Chandler, Arizona 85224-3558
Arizona Natural Medicine, L.L.C.
http://www.aznaturalmedicine.com
480-722-2811
For an appointment at Arizona Natural Medicine, L.L.C., please contact our office.We look forward to hearing from you. | |
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Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide the most comprehensive and effective heath care, integrating the best of Western, Eastern, and Natural medicine in a safe and caring atmosphere. We provide individualized care that addresses the whole person, focuses on prevention, and assists you in achieving an optimal level of health.
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Naturopathic
Philosophy
1. Healing Power of Nature
2. First Do No Harm
3. Identify and Treat the Cause
4. Doctor as Teacher
5. Treat the Whole Person
6. Preventive Medicine
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Real People
Acupuncture and cupping therapy with Dr. Lane have really improved my overall health and energy levels. I've been a patient for several years and have also seen Traditional Chinese Medical Doctors in China and the care at Arizona Natural Medicine has been the best by far.
A.R. - Chandler, AZ
My acupuncture experience with Dr Khalsa at AZ Natural Medicine has been very positive. At a time when nothing else would provide relief, weekly acupuncture treatments have made a measurable difference in my low back pain and in my life. Increased energy is an added bonus. I am 3 weeks post partum and have every right to be exhausted. However, as my pain becomes more manageable I have a substantial increase in energy. Thank you Dr Khalsa and AZ Natural Medicine for helping me to feel better! I forward this health and energy on to my new baby.
C.S.- Chandler, AZ
Naturopathic medicine has always offered me alternatives that I could never find in the traditional medical model. I am so happy that I have options for my health care. I am hopeful that I have the tools to stay healthy.
KL.- Chandler, AZ
For 15 years, I have been under the care of various naturopaths, but until now, I hadn't experienced anyone who was the "complete package." Dr. Kiera Lane is. She has all of the components necessary to provide the highest level of care a patient could want or need. Dr Lane is a gifted physician. She has a unique combination of compassion, superior intellect and expertise, a kind and gentle personality, as well as an unpretentious demeanor. She is able to precisely diagnose and prescribe the accurate medication for her patients' unique problems. One of the keys to her success is her ability to ask the right questions to ascertain the information needed to diagnose and treat a patient's individual ailments. Another key to success is her capability to understand that each patient is a distinct individual, thus eliminating the possibility of a "one-size-fits-all" remedy for all of her patients.
She also allows patients to work at their own pace. Some patients are more aggressive about their treatment than others, and that is fine with her. She simply wants her patients to feel better and wants to help prevent unnecessary illnesses. You choose the pace, she'll work with you at that pace.
I recently experienced a diversity of ailments that Dr. Lane was able to precisely diagnose and treat with a combination of acupuncture, injections, remedies and homeopathic supplements. I not only recovered quickly, but I've never felt better!
I feel very fortunate to be in the capable hands of such a remarkable doctor.
M.H. - Chandler, AZ
I was hesitant to try acupuncture because it was foreign. I did and it has changed my life. Not just because acupuncture can help my health but now I am open-minded to other things. It has changed my perspective on health care. I feel more vibrant, energetic, and I love that it affected me mentally. It made me more positive and I think clearer.
C.L.- Chandler, AZ
Dr. Lane is a phenomenal doctor. She is thorough and methodical, leaving no stone unturned in her quest for good health and quality of life. Her diagnosis is based on sound, thorough investigation and she makes sure to study her patient's medical history as well as the causes of the specific issue. While other doctors may give a verdict based on narrow inquiry, Dr. Lane takes a holistic approach, considering causes other doctors often neglect.
In my personal case, Dr. Lane has helped with a situation many doctors had considered hopeless. She suggested a longer but healthier path for recovery that ultimately did the job minus the risks present in prevailing medical procedures.
I am eternally grateful to Dr. Lane for her insight, patience and perseverance in treating me and for the effect her treatment had on my long-lasting quality of life. I recommend Dr. Lane wholeheartedly to any patient.
L.P.- San Diego, CA
I not only trust my patient referrals to Dr. Lane, I see her myself for my own healthcare needs. Her breadth and depth of clinical application and understanding of the human body is unrivaled when it comes to holistic, complementary and alternative forms of healthcare. I would highly recommend Dr. Lane.
Local Doctor - Chandler, AZ
When I started coming to Dr. Khalsa office I was living with migraines twenty out of thirty days a month. I have had them since I was seven. I had learned to deal with them since I was told for many years they were just allergies or tension. I was diagnosed with migraines in the late 90's and tried all the traditional medications. Some helped, but not for very long and they only relieved the pain, never taking them away. When I started menopause the migraines were horrible. I had spent a year trying new drugs that didn't work. I remember going to see my grandson for two weeks and I spent most of it with migraines. I came home determined to try alternative medicine.
I feel so blessed to have found you! We tried several more conservative routes, but now my monthly IV therapy of B's and C's keep my migraines away!! I am so happy! I know I have tried to push it out to two months, but I find the migraines begin to creep back into my life, so monthly it is!
You have also helped me with the pain in my ankle that I shattered almost ten years ago. The acupuncture and heat lamp feel so good and help to relieve the pain. I am so thankful for your help especially since I am allergic to pain medications. Your talent has truly given me a new life. I can spend time with my family and enjoy life again! Thank you for everything you have done for me! You gave me my life back!
D.T.- Chandler, AZ
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Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine