It is almost that time again for all of us to rally together and support breast cancer awareness! The Longevity Center is offering $25.00 off an initial thermogram in support of breast cancer screening.

Medical infrared imaging also known as thermography;detects surface heat which is a; biochemical reactions. A good way to describe this is that it is looking for an inflammatory condition which usually occurs before disease. As such, the test adds valuable physiologic information that cannot be obtained from any other imaging procedure. Thermography is designed to be used as an adjunct (an additional test) to a woman’s regular breast health care.

I have to pass this awesome idea along! For all you hot ladies out there the Forever cool mat is the answer. If you have hot flashes and night sweats and are sleeping with an ice pack and are tired of the wet bed you need to try this Forever cool mat. I was given this tip by a client of mine and it works great! Check it out Walgreens has them for an inexpensive price.

For Hot Ladies!

The auricular acupuncture (NADA) treatment helps anxiety and trauma by having a calming effect on the central nervous system. In this way, it can be very beneficial for withdrawal symptoms from drugs and alcohol, and also cravings.

We have found it beneficial for food cravings as well. If people are suffering disrupted sleep patterns, they may experience a better nights sleep after having the acupuncture.

Generally people feel a greater sense of calm and relaxation with a course of treatment.

NADA is a well known form of acupuncture used for the treatment of detox as well as post traumatic stress. It is commonly used in countries where their is active war and terror to assist the people in stress reduction. It is also used in the US for chemical detox and substance abuse.

The auricular acupuncture is a very simple treatment to give and involves placing up to 5 small acupuncture needles into acupuncture points in the ear. It is given whilst the person is seated, and the needles are left in place for 20 – 40 minutes.

The treatment is very gentle and people usually feel pleasantly sleepy and peaceful, providing a welcome relief from the stresses and strains that life can sometimes bring. It is given in a group setting within a comfortable quiet environment and many people are able to experience the treatment at the same time.

If you are suffering from addictive behaviors whether substance or stress give NADA a try. The practitioners and patients find NADA very helpful in relaxation and stress reduction.

Call to schedule an appointment are talk with our staff about the benefits of NADA therapy, 262-522-8640.

It is true that Lyme disease is an endemic in the state of Wisconsin

Have you wondered before if you have Lyme disease? Have you called your doctor and told them about a tick bite only to be told it is nothing to worry about?

This happened to one of my patients over Memorial Day weekend. Their 12 year old son had a tick bite and noted the start of a rash. She called his doctor concerned requesting an inexpensive antibiotic for 21 days to prevent Lyme disease. She was told there was no need because only 20% of the people who have a tick bite get Lyme disease.

I was outraged by this when she called me to help her out! I was outraged because she and her husband have Lyme disease, this child’s grandparents and an uncle all have Lyme disease.

What is our medical community thinking?

If 20% of the people with a tick bite convert to Lyme then why is it that 40-50% of the people with Lyme disease never remember a tick bite and more so never see the classic rash that occurs? Instead what people experience is a variety of symptoms which begin within a few days or a few weeks? Many will feel fatigue like they have never felt before.

Migratory joint pain which usually begins with the hips, knees, elbows, ankles, fingers and toes. Headaches and pain in the back of the neck begin these are described as flu like symptoms.

Later memory issues begin with the inability to remember names or retrieving thoughts occur. The most unique part of this is that there is no history of arthritis, and no personal or family history of depression.

Why is it so difficult to diagnose Lyme Disease?

Borrelia burgdorferi, is a bacterial spirochete, which causes the condition. According to Rhinebeck Health this bacteria can invade all parts of the body, including skin, muscles, joints, nervous system, the cardiovascular system, ocular tissue, sinus tissue, gastrointestinal tract, and lungs.

Lyme disease is known as the great mimicker therefore people get diagnosis of many other diseases. What makes this more difficult is that every person infected can have various symptoms.

The spirochete actually protects itself by creating a cell well and can change its structure to survive. We now believe it can stimulate an immunological response, including autoimmune responses. With the growing numbers of autoimmune disease we have to wonder how many of these people have untreated Lyme disease.

So you have had a Lyme test and it was negative, do you believe the results are accurate?

This is an easy answer, it depends.

Conventional PCR testing is only about 20-30% accurate not because of the test method but because of the spirochete itself.

Western Blot is more accurate if you can get your doctor to order this without a positive PCR test. There are new testing methods available from IGENEX lab in California, and Neuroscience Osceola WI.

What should you do if you suspect Lyme disease?

Find a Lyme literate doctor in Wisconsin there are a few; Steve Meress in Fon du Lac, Rebecca Keith NP, in Hayward, Dr. Hoffmann in WI Dells, Kim Saxe in Brookfield, and Debra Muth in Waukesha.

You need to have appropriate testing for not just Lyme disease but also co-infections. You will need antibiotic therapy and herbal supplementation with homeopathic remedies to assist in treating you disease.

Depending on how long you have had Lyme disease is what determines your treatment plan and how long it will take to reach a recovery period.

The most important thing is to find someone who understands this devastating disease and is willing to work with you.

There is significant research that indicates the chemicals used in body lotions have been linked to breast cancer. Many women and girls are using these scented body lotions lathering them all over their bodies, including their breasts. The skin is the largest area of the body. Chemicals can easily be absorbed through the skin. If the immune system is not able to detoxify these chemicals disease can occur.

Would you knowingly place toxic chemicals on your body?

It is important to read labels on these lotions and body washes. Know what chemicals are in these products. A good rule of thumb is if you cannot pronounce an ingredient you should not be using it. There are alternative sources for scented body lotions that do not contain these toxic ingredients. You can purchase these items at natural health stores or use essential oils from Young Living.

In our practice we have known for years that food dyes have a link to behavioral issues, especially things like hyperactivity and attention deficit. Last year the Lancet published research that supports what we have known to be true and have see in our office.

The European Parliament is now requiring warning labels for foods containing synthetic food coloring.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration as also held a hearing to decide if these food dyes impact a child’s health. The Center for Science in the Public Interest is asking for a synthetic food dye ban. This is exciting to me!

We do not need enhanced food coloring!

If you think you or your child suffers from a sensitivity to food colorings avoid them and come see us for testing.

We can show you in the office specific symptoms that you may not have realized were a result of food colorings.

Have you been looking for healthy cosmetics but to not have the time or the knowledge to know which ones you should be using. Here is a great resource now that will assist you in this process.

Cosmeticdatabase.com is your resource it will provide you with the information to make an informed choice about what you put on your skin.

It is time for all of us to take the issue of toxic food more serious. There are certain foods that are more toxic than others. The growth and development of our unborn children and the health and genetics of our existing population and our great, great, great-grandchildren are in danger.

Please visit http://www.ewg.org/foodnews/ for the current list of the Dirty Dozen and share with everyone you know. If it feels right to you consider joining the fight to force our government to enforce rules to protect us.

For over 15 years, the ONDAMED has transformed many thousands of lives throughout the world.

This unique technology locates underlying dysfunction and it simultaneously provides specific treatment for each patient.

ONDAMED’s specific pulsed electro-magnetic fields used in combination with Pulse Biofeedback jump-starts cellular repair and regeneration.

He has such a better attitude as well. His Ondamed scan (a type of pulse biofeedback) did not even note Lyme as an issue which is incredible. He’s still not 100% better, but he has been sick for a very long time and still has much healing and strengthening ahead. This therapy has basically encouraged his body to start healing on its own using bio-magnet pairing. The only side effects for him have been when there is die-off and the toxins struggle to leave his system. This was helped through the ionic foot baths which removed toxins.  I am just so grateful that I have gotten my son back!”  – Bio-Terrain Patient

Ondamed has been used clinical to treat a variety of conditions which include but are not limited to:

• Chronic and Acute Pain; Fibromyalgia, neuropathy, arthritis, headaches, migraines, nerve pain
• Mood disorders
• Addiction
• Smoking Cessation
• Osteoporosis
• Stress reduction
• Weight management
• Allergies
• Asthma
• Adhesion’s & Scar tissue
• Digestive Issues; IBS, Constipation
• Endocrine disorders: Hormones & Glandular imbalance
• Insomnia
• Osteoporosis
• Fracture
• Acute and chronic viral conditions
• Lyme disease
• Bronchitis/Colds

These are just a few areas that the Ondamed machine can assist in balancing. Healing is a complex process many modalities are involved in creating a healing environment. Your practitioner can use this biofeedback machine to assist in your healing process.

Call Serenity today to ask how Ondamed can help you as well 262-522-8640 or email us here.

I have had the pleasure of lecturing at the Integrative Health Care Symposium this weekend in NYC. I lectured on the Endocrine Disruptors and how they mimic our hormonal system. I also was part of the Women’s Health Endocrinology panel with Dr. Geer and Dr. Cabeca. This was an awesome experience. I will later post some of my lecture notes for all of you that might be interested in learning about detoxification.

Thank you to IHS and I look forward to speaking next year as well. I have learned so much. I will keep posting different things that I learned this weekend with you all.