Gift Ideas from Emerald City Clinic!!
Emerald City Clinic has a lot of great "Gifts of Health" for you and your loved ones, for under the tree and in the stocking! Stop by and pick up one (or many!) today!
Multivitamins
Numerous Multivitamin 25% off.
Homeopathic First Aid Kits:
Comprehensive Kit and Guide of many common homeopathics that are great to have around the house! $40
Entertainment Books:
Support the Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians, and save some money at local stores, restaurants, movie theaters and more! $25
Thorne Shampoo and Conditioner:
For Fragrance-sensitive Individuals
- 86% Certified Organic Ingredients
- Ideal for all hair types
- Gentle on color-treated and brittle hair
Enriched for clean, healthy, and shiny hair. Naturally pH-balanced with plant extracts. Gentle enough for everyday use our shampoo and conditioner leaves hair full-bodied and soft, with no build-up or residue. Thorne Organics Unscented Shampoo and Conditioner may be used on color-treated and brittle hair. S- $13.80, C-$15
Thorne Shower Gel:
- 86% Certified Organic Ingredients
- Ideal for all skin types
- Gently silkens skin while it cleanses
Prepared with a blend of rich organic botanicals of Aloe, Carrot (vitamin A), Sunflower (vitamin E), Aceituno (olive) and pure Balsam to nourish your skin, leaving it clean and soft. Free of sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS). $12.50
Thorne Lotion:
- 91% Certified Organic Ingredients
- Ideal for all skin types
- Gently tones skin while it moisturizes
Thorne Organics Body Lotion instantly leaves your skin moisturized and toned without leaving any oily residue or clogged pores. Organic emollients of Jojoba, Aloe, and Balsam penetrate deep into the dermis. The lotion is silicone-free. $15.00
Soon to come: Thorne Lip Balm and Macuna Therapeutic Cream
Reminders From ECN
1. Remember that deductible that you just met last month? Now's the time to take full advantage of insurance reimbursement! Give us a call to schedule a check up with your ECN physician, and be sure to stop by and stock up on supplements that are reimbursed by your HSA or FSA plans! Your doc at ECN will be happy to write you a letter stating the medical necessity necessary for reimbursement of vitamins.
2. Do you have a diagnosed cardiovascular condition, or do you suspect one? Are you worried about your memory? Studies have been shown to link cardiovascular disease to cognitive function. Ease your mind and sign up for the cognitive test we offer here at ECN. For $100.00 you can have baseline results that can then be compared to similar tests that you have in the future-- a great way to observe your cognitive trends.
3. If you don't live in the neighborhood, you probably haven't heard about the major updates the city is doing for NW 85th street! Although we can't wait for the improved road conditions, the next few months are going to be interesting. Be sure to provide yourself with a bit more time to make it to your appointment, as there may be construction delays and detours. Remember that you may always approach our back parking lot from 14th St, and avoid 85th St altogether. Visit www.seattle.gov/transportation/pave_85th.htm for detailed information and timelines.
Winter Newsletter!
Hello Dear Clients!
Our Winter Newsletter has been posted to our website! Follow this link, or copy and paste to your web browser to see all of our educational information along with a special note from Dr. Molly, and administrative tid bits!
http://www.emeraldcityclinic.com/educational/pdfs/Winter_2011.pdf
Thanks!
Insurance Open Enrollment: How to shop for insurance
Insurance 101: Reminders from our last newsletter...... be sure to educate yourself!
Many of you will be shopping around for new insurance this in the coming months, and I wanted to offer a few tips. When speaking with the companies, be sure to ask the right questions, especially if you are looking for good reimbursement coverage of your ECN appointments. ECN is always considered out-of-network, as we are not contracted with any insurance companies. Please be sure to ask 1) What is my out-of network deductible (this is completely separate from your in-network deductible)? 2) At what percent is out of network reimbursed?, 3) What are my co-pay and co-insurance? The answers to these questions will greatly vary not only between different companies, but different plans as well, so be sure to do your homework!
If you’d like someone to do this homework FOR you, we recommend Sarah Freeman at Mutual Benefits: 206-709-2619. During a free meeting, Sarah will speak with you about what kind of coverage will work for you and your family, and then present you with multiple plan options that will suit your needs. If you work with Sarah, be sure that you still know the answers to the questions provided once you are established with a company so there are no future surprises.
Once you have established a company that you are comfortable with, be sure to pay attention to the explanation of benefits that you receive in the mail or online. Often times, the insurance company will deny claims for reasons that can be remedied, and you will receive reimbursement once corrected. Look for words like documentation, bundling, and yearly service already covered. Let your ECN doctor know, and we can correct the superbill that was given to you for reimbursement.
Remember that our clinic manager, Amanda Zuluaga, is always available to help you with your insurance needs!
Visiting Expert in Prostate Health Provides Efficient Prostate Screening in North Seattle
Prostate Health:
Dr. Phranq Tamburri, ND of Phoenix Arizona is offering prostate ultrasounds in Seattle on November 17th and 18th at the Tahoma Clinic North Branch, located at 2611 Northeast 125th St #228, Seattle WA 98125. If you are interested in this important screening, please call the clinic directly and schedule an appointment (206-402-4215). Let the staff know your doctor at Emerald City Clinic referred you. Results will then be sent directly to Emerald City Clinic for review and follow up.
What is it?:
Power Color Doppler Ultrasound is used to produce sonographic images of the prostate. It is essentially a “high-tech” version of traditional ultrasound, which uses high-frequency sound waves to produce a detailed image of the body’s internal structures.
One primary advantage of Power Color Doppler Ultrasound in the detection of prostate cancer is that it has a very high resolution and the ability to highlight (hence the term “color” in the name) areas of blood flow in dense or soft tissue.
Who should do it?
This technology can be very helpful in assessing and managing patients with all types of prostate problems including BPH (benign prostate hyperplasia), prostatitis, and prostate cancer.
Prostate sonograms are safe, painless, and inexpensive (compared to other imaging techniques such as CT or MRI). Unlike other screening methods, they can be repeated as often as necessary to closely monitor areas of concern and assess treatment efficacy. For these reasons, sonograms have been found to be a more effective alternative to biopsies in detecting prostate tumors, and superior to MRI and PET/CT Scans as a means for tracking these tumors.
Every 3-6 months Northwest Naturopathic Urology hosts an expert in this technology providing us the ability to offer this as a specialized monitoring technique for our patients.
Dr. Sally Boyd here for NLP Sessions this week!
Dr. Sally Boyd will be available this Thurs. Nov 3rd and Fri. Nov 4th from 2-5pm to schedule NLP sessions. Please call our office to schedule your one hour appointment with her! The cost is $100.00.
Please find Dr. Sally's own explanation of her services below!
Are you ‘stuck’ when it comes to a particular issue? Ready to change a limiting pattern in your life? Do you have beliefs about yourself or the world around you that are blocking your joy, healing and growth? Do you have a clue about what needs to be done to make your life better, but just can’t seem to ‘get there’? Are you ready for a change, now, in just one or a few sessions, that will last a lifetime?
NLP is designed to help those of us who are already basically functional (surviving in the world) and who would like to resolve an inner conflict or limitation or move through emotional blocks (such as phobia, panic attack, depression or self defeating behavior). NL P helps you increase success in a specific or focused area such as: anxiety or depression,phobia and trauma recovery, communication with a loved one, limit setting, decision making and problem solving. With NLP we can rapidly change self defeating habits, replacing them with naturally effective and lasting behaviors. For example, making a lasting change from acting on an addiction to a healthy exercise habit.
In the long learning process that is life, an NLP session is like getting to read the ‘Cliff Notes’ the day before a big test. Your session is designed to free up emotional energy and give you a boost up to a happier, more effective level of functioning. Couldn’t everyone use a bit of that?
See you soon!
The Emerald City Team
How Effective Is a Flu Shot?
Great article from one of our savvy patients! http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2011/10/26/how-effective-is-a-flu-shot/
Entertainment Books
We have Entertainment Books available thru November 2011. These are $25 each. The proceeds go to the Washington Naturopathic Associations. It is full of discounts that if you use it 2x you have made up your investment. Such things as free admission to all the county fairs, lots of children's activities, theater tickets, gas discounts, besides all the restaurant.
We'd Love for YOU to join us for our Breast Health Lecture tomorrow evening!
Drs. Tamara Dickson and Gretchen Imdieke will be presenting tomorrow night, Wednesday, October 26th at 7pm at Emerald City Clinic. They will be discussing proper breast screening and alternatives to mammography as well as breast diseases such as fibrocytsic breasts and breast cancer. Learn early warning signs and what you can do to keep your breasts healthy-- come celebrate breast cancer awareness month by becoming AWARE of your own personal health!Give us a call to reserve your spot: 206-781-2206, or email us at frontdesk@emeraldcityclinic.com. You must let us know you're coming to attend-- look forward to seeing you!In Health,The Emerald City Team
Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)
I know this is short notice but my good friend, Dr. Sally Boyd, is visiting from Hawaii to spend time with me during my medical leave. She is available to schedule for NLP sessions for the week of October 24th. I am at home and do not have the official description of NLP so I will give you my impression. If "health is defined as freedom from limitations" often our own thoughts/fears/emotions limit us from achieving our higher goals. What NLP does is remove those old patterns and replace them with new patterns to achieve our goals. She is charging $100 a session and it is well worth it when you find you self being stuck. We have used it to remove simple phobias to long standing reactive patterns from childhood. She is a genius at this and would highly recommend it. Just call the office if you would like to schedule.
Molly Linton
Flu Season
As they are advertising your flu shots I just want to remind everyone that this is NOT the way to protect your immune system. There may be good reasons for some people but not very many. This is NOT good science. It has become exceedingly important to me that everyone around me remains well as my immune system is struggling. So please remember that the following habits really help:
1. Plenty of sleep: when not sleeping enough for whatever reasons then your immune system is compromised.
2. Reduce sugar content: Sugar in any form reduces your white blood cell count for 4 hours.
3. Of course wash your hands, especially before eating.
4. Remain hydrated
5. Eat at least 2 cups of vegetables per day
6. Move your body: get at least 5000 steps/day OR 1/2 hour of aerobic activity
If you do get sick hit it hard: for adults 100,000 IU of vitamin D one time only (maximum of 3x/year) and 150,000 IU of vitamin A for 7-10 days. This is for 150 pound adult and you can change those doses for children based on weight. This will stop any virus in its tracks. Really!!! I remind you of this every year.
Miss you all: Love Molly
Bone Health Lecture
Remember to call and sign up for our FREE Bone Health lecture tomorrow evening, October 4th at 7pm!!Drs. Tamara and Gretchen will be hosting a free lecture about bone health, and we would love to have you join us! Come learn why it is important for you to be protecting your bone health. The doctors will be discussing what you should be doing now, whether you are 10 years old or 100 years old, to prevent any future bone loss or further bone loss. We will be discussing DEXA screenings, N-telepeptide testing, and what kind of diet and exercise is best for your bone health.Space is limited, so please call the office ASAP at 206-781-2206, or email frontdesk@emeraldcityclinic.com to reserve your spot!Bring a friend or family member who is new to ECN, and they will receive a 15% discount for their first visit with either Dr. Tamara Dickson or Dr. Gretchen Imdieke. Plus receive discounts on recommended supplements for your bones!Look forward to seeing you!The Emerald City Team
New Handouts on Website
Dear ECN Family:
Be sure to check out our website for our new handouts! http://www.emeraldcityclinic.com/educational/handouts.php
We've posted:
Sleep Habits: Tips on Falling Asleep and Staying Asleep
Nasal Lavage: The goal of the nasal lavage program is to reduce the chronic infection so the body can heal itself. Frequentlyantibiotics are not able to resolve these infections but the long-term use of the nasal lavage may prove extremely beneficial.
Keeping Your Child Healthy: Tips on keeping your child's immune system strong during the fall season and beyond.
Thanks for checking us out!
Looking for something to do in a couple hours? Come to our Keeping Kids Healthy lecture at 7pm!
Learn simple every day nutrients and therapies that can keep your child healthy re-entering school and the cold and flu season. This is one you don't want to miss..... keeping your kids healthy means keeping YOU healthy as well! We're at 1409 NW 85th St, Seattle, WA 98117. Visit www.emeraldcityclinic.com for more classes coming up!
Hello Friends of ECN: Please be sure to check out our Summer Newsletter that's hot off the press. This is a doozy folks, so don't feel like you need to read it all at once. Print it off, set it on your coffee table, or stash it next to your toilet. Take your time, look it over, you won't be sorry!
- Summer 2011 Included in this issue is fantastic information on:
- The State of America's Health: A dose of veggies a day can greatly decrease cardiovascular, stomach/gut, and weight loss issues
- Free Menopause Research You can take part in
- New Vaccine Laws Unraveled
- Body Pain: Shingles, Trigemenal Nerve Disorder, and Nutrient Deficiencies
- Cardiovascular Health: A simple regimen that can help you live longer
- Chinese Medicine: Beyond Acupuncture
- Great Back to School Health Tips
- Plus so much more!
Take a Peak!
Cholesterol: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Join us next Tuesday, July 26th for our free discussion on Cholesterol- part two of our Cardiovascular Health series! Can cholesterol not only be bad for you, but GREAT as well?? You bet! We wouldn't be able to survive without healthy levels of cholesterol. Come find out more about the different types of cholesterol, what they do and how you can maintain optimal levels; whether that means lowering "Bad" cholesterol, increasing "Good" cholesterol, or both.For those in attendance, we will be offering 20% off supplements that support cardiovascular health including Methylguard, all Omega 3 Oils, and HDL Rx. We will also hold a drawing for 50% off our next IMT scan for those of you who bring a friend who is not a client of Emerald City Clinic. Those new to Emerald City Clinic that join us will be entered into a drawing for 50% off an initial appointment with either Dr. Tamara Dickson or Dr. Gretchen Imdieke!Please either call the office at 206-781-2206 or email frontdesk@emeraldcityclinic.com to sign up for the class! We'll see you on Tuesday!The ECN Team
The heavy metal debate: vaccines vs. food
Many of our clients inquire about how heavy metals enter the body. This short and informative video shows us one of the many places that metals hide, allowing it to be consumed regularly. While not all food products of this kind are guilty of ushering heavy metals into the body, it does appear in many frozen, processed or pre-prepared foods.
Tick-Tip from a helpful patient!
We all know the harm that these little bugs can do, and getting them off our bodies in the quickest and most effective way possible is a really good idea. Following is a helpful hint to removing hard to reach ticks that has been passed on to ECN from a patient.
"I had a pediatrician tell me what she believes is the best way to remove a tick. This is great, because it works in those places where it's some times difficult to get to with tweezers: between toes, in the middle of a head full of dark hair, etc.
Apply a glob of liquid soap to a cotton ball. Cover the tick with the soap-soaked cotton ball and swab it for a few seconds (15-20), the tick will come out on its own and be stuck to the cotton ball when you lift it away. This technique has worked every time I've used it (and that was frequently, and it's much less traumatic for the patient and easier for me.
Unless someone is allergic to soap, I can't see that this would be damaging in any way. I even had my doctor's wife call me for advice because she had one stuck to her back and she couldn't reach it with tweezers. She used this method and immediately called me back to say, 'It worked!'"
The Elders of Okinawa
From the BioImmersion Newsletter: Fascinating and simple information that can inspire you to new health goals! Enjoy!
Bio Immersion • Newsletter • October 21st 2009 Dear Friends
One of the most important findings in longevity research has been that eating fewer calories increases life span. The initial evidence was based on observations of the low calorie intake of the Okinawans and their long life expectancy, by modern day Gerontologists—Craig Wilcox PhD, Bradley Wilcox MD, MS,and the Dean of the group Makoto Suzuki MD. Together they have authored the New York Times bestselling book: The Okinawa Diet Plan.
The elders of Okinawa Japan are among the leanest and longest lived people on earth. More than any their population, older Okinawans are slim and agile, and their minds are clear and lucid. Few suffer the lifestyle related diseases like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and obesity that are so common in their Western counterpart.
In this inspiring CNN clip, Secret of Long Life in Okinawa (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwX9Ll19cX0), you will see one of the many typical 90 year olds who still climb trees to pick fruit. You will meet Gerontologist Dr. Craig Wilcox and see a few of the old people who are members of a society with the highest percentage of centenarians of any place in the world. Their secret: (1) The Okinawa Diet, (2) Plenty of exercise and work, (3) A good healthcare system that focuses on prevention and (4) They have a sense of community that values optimism. Older people are active and respected.
An Okinawan reaching 110 years of age has typically had a diet consistently averaging no more than one calorie per gram of food and has a BMI of 20.4.
The diet consists of a relatively low intake of calories ... The principal focus of the diet consists of knowing how many calories per gram each food item contains. The proponents of this diet divide food into 4 categories based on caloric density. The 'featherweight" foods, less than or equal to 0.8 calories per gram which one can eat freely without major concern, the "lightweight" foods with a caloric density from 0.8 to 1.5 calories per gram which one should eat in moderation, the "middleweight" foods with a caloric density from 1.5 to 3.0 calories per gram which one should eat only while carefully monitoring portion size and the "heavyweight" foods from 3 to 9 calories per gram which one should eat only sparingly.
Watching your Caloric Density (CD) enables you to eat plenty of food without getting plenty of calories. Calculating CD is simple- a popular breakfast cereal lists a serving size at 3/4 cup or 32 grams. The number of calories per serving is 110. The CD is 110/32 = 3.4.
An even simpler approach than counting calories is to use The Okinawa Diet Caloric Density Pyramid. The CD values of many common foods have already been calculated and then ranked in the CD pyramid. Examples of Featherweight foods with a CD of less than 0.7, food that you can eat as much as you want are water based vegetable soup (CD- 0.3); apples, berries, peaches, and most other fruit (CD- 0.6); broccoli, squash, green peas and most other veggies (CD- 0.5); fat free yogurt (CD- 0.6); and tofu (CD- 0.6).
The Okinawa Diet Food Guide Pyramid emphasizes eating healthy fat, calcium, flavonoid and omega-3 rich foods. Whole grains and other good carbs, along with vegetables make up the base of the pyramid.
The Okinawa Diet Plan introduces a delicious diet that emphasizes the right carbs -- low-Glycemic Index, good carbohydrates and healthy fats and proteins, resulting in a calorie-lite diet that cuts hunger and maximizes fat loss rather than the water loss seen in many low carb diets. Definitely worth your checking out.
Sincerely yours,
Seann Bardell
BioImmersion.com
SUMMER SUPPLEMENT BLOW OUT SALE!!!
We have numerous products that are 50% off-- come on in and check them out! If you are looking for new products for GI support, adrenal support, immune support, multi-vitamins, anti-inflammatories, or fun new ways of having your kids take their fish oil, their may be something for you!
Have a wonderful and safe Independence Day!
The ECN Team