Year End Deductibles
Please be aware that over the holidays there are some office hour reductions and combined with increased stress and more people wanting to take advantage of the fact that they have made their deductibles it might be hard to get an appointment. Please call early. Thanks
New York Times Vitamin D Article
Please do not stop your accurately prescribed vitamin D if you have heard or read the new studies saying vitamin D may be harmful. The concerns is that vitamin D might be the cause of kidney stones, osteoporosis, etc. The problem with this study is the lack of Naturopathic physicians advising people how to properly take all their nutrients in a whole picture. Most Americans are dehydrated and therefore will precipitate out kidney stones if they eat high levels of cow's milk dairy, high vitamin D and no water. They will not make proper bone matrix if there vitamin D is not balanced with other nutrients such as vitamin K which is found not only in dark green leafy vegetables but is also formed in a health digestive tract. There are hundreds of studies, literally, that demonstrate the value of vitamin D. Most of you have experienced the health benefits. Please follow the guidelines set out by your physician at Emerald City Clinic and rest assured we are guardians of your health.
Internet Dating Service
Many of my clients who are of mature age are finding their special someone by internet. I wanted to share that someone told be of a free service, with much nicer people and Seattle based called OKCupid.com. I have not checked it out but I like to share these types of resources with everyone. Happy Holidays and I hope you all had fun in the snow, relaxing and thankful weekend. Molly Linton
Thanksgiving
For those not in the Seattle area we are in a winter storm. It is quiet and beautiful (if you do not have to go anywhere). I love the winter as I think it promotes introspection and I really want to say that I feel better at the end of each day in my clinic and I am truly thankful for everyone who makes my life more joyous each day........ To each client, staff, family member and stranger with a smile that I meet I give gratitude. Over the weekend a colleague of mine, Louise Edwards, said she thinks that "Grateful" is spelled wrong. That it should be spelled Great Full. That we are greatly full. I felt that was worth sharing. Enjoy family, food, warmth and hugs over the holidays.
Emerald City Clinic is also here for anyone that finds this time of year difficult. We are members of your extended family and if you need us please let us know.
Flouride Use Now In Question
I Molly Linton) read Dr. Mercola's website pretty routinely. He has some good information and if you want to go there directly you can get these reports daily. But I read them and will be posting highlights and remove the sale "pitch" This is from Dr. Mercola's website:
A new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association finds once again that, contrary to what most people have been told, fluoride is actually bad for teeth.
Exposure to high levels of fluoride results in a condition known as fluorosis, in which tooth enamel becomes discolored. The condition can eventually lead to badly damaged teeth. The new study found that fluoride intake during a child's first few years of life is significantly associated with fluorosis, and warned against using fluoridated water in infant formula.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is of a similar opinion. According to their website:
"Recent evidence suggests that mixing powdered or liquid infant formula concentrate with fluoridated water on a regular basis may increase the chance of a child developing ... enamel fluorosis."
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Annie McCall resided in the building adjacent to Emerald City Clinic for numerous years until recently re-locating to a larger facility. ECN is happy to promote her fabulous services.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment for impulsive and/or self-destructive behaviors, including cutting, suicide, drug use, and aggression. Youth and Family DBT of Seattle offers two DBT skills groups, for teenagers (13-18) and their parents. The group is 26 weeks long and teaches behavioral skills to increase effective coping and communication, with the goals of decreasing family conflict and problematic behavior. For more information, please call Annie McCall at 206-251-4013, or check out our website at youthandfamilydbt.com.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Annie
Annie McCall, MA, LMHC
Counseling for adolescents, adults, and families
206-251-4013
Dispose of medications and supplements responsibly
Do you know how to properly dispose of old or unwanted medications and supplements?
To keep chemicals out of our waters, please do not flush supplements or medications down the toilet or pour in a drain. To reduce accidental poisoning, misuse, and for environmental protection, please:
1) conceal all identifying personal information on prescription bottles using a black pen or marker
2) pour an undesirable substance like coffee grounds or cat litter into the bottle, add water and close the bottle.
3) dispose of the mixture in the trash. It is best to do this the night before trash pick-up so that it is taken away immediately.
Also, inquire at you local pharmacy or Group Health location about their medicine disposal programs.
Car accidents
If you have been in a car accident, your physician at Emerald City Clinic wants to know about it immediately. There are a number of reasons for this:
1. Emerald City Clinic will be the Primary Care Physician for your PIP properly documenting both physical and emotional symptoms from the onset. We also make all the referrals to the necessary body work rather that be chiropractic, soft tissue, and/or physical therapy.
2. There is much better outcome if you start on Arnica and Naturopathic anti inflammatories in the first 24 hours.
3. When you have had a traumatic event you do not always think clearly, please let us be there for you and call us in any stressful event so that we can help you make good decisions.
Nail Toe Fungus
Recently one of my diabetic clients podiatrist cultured her toe nails and they are fungal free from using the product Saprox. It is a type of dirt that provides good bacterial growth and suffocates the toe nail fungus. It is good for so other skin disorders. It is available from Emerald City Clinic and we are pleased with the results.
How 2B Fit 4U
There will be three evening sessions on December 2nd, 9th, and 16th at 7pm at Emerald City Clinic in Crown Hill. You may come to each session and pay $15.00, or sign up for all three and pay $30.00. We'd love to have you join us! Remember-- it's important to create time for yourself and your well being during the holidays so you don't get burnt out!
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Call Emerald City Clinic today to reserve your place: 206-781-2206. We look forward to seeing you!
FDA Bands Teething Tablets
The FDA banned Hylands teething tablets.
They have been pulled off shelves at grocery stores because it contains
belladonna. The belladonna in these teething tabletst is homeopathic and so there is not a measurable molecule of belladonna in this product. These teething tablets are completely safe for children.
This was an interesting move by the FDA...
Donate Computers to the Guinea Bissau community
Donate your unused Computers!!
We are in need of computers with XP and microsoft office on them, so we can give them to a client who is sending them to Guinea Bissau in Africa.
The computers you donate will be used to teach computer classes to the community of Guinea Bissau.
We need them donated by November 7th, 2010.
The only computer monitors that we can accept are LCD screens. This is because the big monitors use too much electricity. Please only donate working computers and no printers or large monitors.
You can drop the computers off at Emerald City Clinic and we can have a tax deductible receipt sent to you if needed.
Thank you for your help!
Free Hormone Steroid Profile
US Biotek is offering our patients a free 24 hour urine hormone steroid profile !!!
If you are interested in doing the test please contact me by October 27th via email at gretchen@emeraldcityclinic.com
US Biotek is offering this lab at no cost so they can find a normal reference range for a new analyzer. Because of this all persons who do this test must not be on hormones and must not have a chronic illness such as diabetes, or and cannot be obese.
Email me with any questions!
Cheers,
Gretchen Imdieke ND
Optimal Uric Acids Levels: Dr Mercola
Uric Acid as a Marker for Fructose Toxicity
One of the surprising facts discussed in our first interview was how detrimental the impact of fructose is on your uric acid levels. It appears as though that process is essential to the damage that fructose causes, and it’s actually an excellent marker for toxicity from fructose.
According to the latest research in this area, the safest range of uric acid is between 3 and 5.5 milligrams per deciliter, and there appears to be a steady relationship between uric acid levels and blood pressure and cardiovascular risk, even down to the range of 3 to 4 mg/dl.
Dr. Johnson suggests that the ideal uric acid level is probably around 4 mg/dl for men and 3.5 mg/dl for women.
This is actually the only major biochemical marker that I need to optimize at this point in my life, which most likely suggests that I am particularly sensitive to fructose intake and that it’s best for me to keep my levels as low as possible.
This is most likely due to genetics and would explain why most of my paternal relatives have, or have died from, diabetes. That side of the family is most likely particularly sensitive to fructose.
So I would STRONGLY encourage everyone to have their uric acid level checked to find out how sensitive you are to fructose. (I’ll discuss this strategy further, in just a moment.)
As you know, two-thirds of the US population is overweight, and most of these people likely have uric acid levels well above 5.5. Some may even be closer to 10 or above.
Dr. Johnson has developed a program to help people optimize their uric acid levels, and the key step in this program is complete elimination of fructose.
Open enrollment time
If you have any questions about which insurance to pick during open enrollment please contact Emerald City Clinic office manager, amanda@emeraldcityclinic or call the office 206-781-2206 for advice.
Insurance now available for certain labs
Neuroscience offers food allergy testing, adrenal stress tests and neurotransmitter tests that are billable to insurance. They are getting great coverage except for medicare from most insurances. This allows people to obtain tests they could not afford out of pocket. Please contact your physician or Emerald City Clinic if you want further information.
Pharmacy Inventory: Year End Needs
I know it is only October but I want to give plenty of lead time to let everyone know that we allow our pharmacy inventory to go to minimum amounts for year end inventory. In opposition, our clientele is buying more because they are trying to use up their health savings plans. If you have large pharmacy needs or buy unusual items, please email dispensary@emeraldcityclinic.com and we will make sure your needs are met. Please remember if items are purchased in quantities of 6 or more there is a volume discount, but you need to alert us ahead of time.
Entertainment Books
Each year the WANP (Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians) sell Entertainment books. We have them available at our front desk. They are filled with 50% off coupons for dining, hotels, events.... as good as GroupOns but on your time. They are only $25-- you use it once and you've made up the money! The proceeds go to the WANP. Please contact the front desk to purchase one and we will set it aside for you. They are good from 11/1/10 to 10/31/2011.
Influenza Season
It is flu season and I am never without an opinion:
1. I have seen multiple cases of high fever, aches/chills, with no sign of location of infection resulting in dry cough and sore throat. If you are faced with this type of infection, the best defense is "THE ZAP PACK": 100,000 IU of Vitamin D (1x/only), 100-150,000 IU of Vitamin A (not to exceed 7-10 days without talking to a doctor at ECN) and some herbal formula to address the microbe whether it is viral or bacterial. These are adult doses not to be used for pediatric, pregnancy or breastfeeding doses without consulting your physician.
2. Do NOT get the flu vaccine. This year's flu vaccine has the "leftover H1N1" vaccine from last year that they could not use up. If you want to discuss this with me then email Molly, but there is no good science for the flu vaccine. Better to improve your immune system.
3. It is time to contact us if an adult's fever is over 101 or a pediatric fever is over 103, if the symptoms have progressed to your lungs, or if you feel ill longer then 3 days. I have not yet figured out the exact homeopathic remedy, but I am sure that the Naturopathic community will spread the news the minute we find the right remedy for this bug.
Once again besides Molly's 5 Point Health Plan there is Molly's 3 Day Rule: If you are not better in 3 days from anything (eg flu, diarrhea, joint pain, insomnia, etc) it is time to let your doctor at ECC know. Thanks.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
A few things I want all my clients to know:
a. Thermography is a physiological examination of the breast tissue with NO side effects and gives us 6-8 years of prediction before any anatomical pathological changes develop. Seems like a smarter way to go then the radiation exposure to mammograms. Mammograms should be reserved for when we really need them.
b. If you are getting any biopsy of any tissue make sure you are on fractionated pectin/modified fruit pectin to prevent any possibility of metastasis.
c. Please be aware that when a doctors says they are leaving a marker with a breast biopsy it is a titanium implant in your breast. This is a toxic metal being placed in compromised tissue of the breast. Please discuss other options with any physician at Emerald City Clinic.
d. Iodine deficiency is one of the leading causes of breast cancer. This can be checked in a urine test, please ask Emerald City Clinic about it.
e. The types of estrogen fractions you have (2/16 ratio of estrone) can predict breast cancer or osteoporosis. If we have not discussed this with you please ask us.
Breast cancer can be prevented and we have ways to guardianship the health of our breast tissue.
Respectfully, Molly Linton