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Host a lecture by our practitioners

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Do you have a group or organization that you think would benefit from learning more about Naturopathic Medicine?  The doctors at Nature Cures Clinic provide free lectures as part of our mission to educate people on treatment options.  We also provide health screenings that catch often-overlooked symptoms that can lead to larger health issues.  With knowledge, enthusiasm, and humor, we deliver information that can change people’s lives and contribute to the health of your community or organization.  Some lecture options we offer include:

Digestion, Nutrition and your health: What is proper nutrition for you? You are what you eat — so learn how proper nutrition can bring better health, sleep patterns, aid in digestion, lower blood pressure and bring mental clarity, even in times of stress. How what we eat affects us both in positive and negative ways.

Children’s Health: Simple nutrition and the natural treatment of childhood illness. The experienced doctors from Nature Cures Clinic will share simple home remedies and new approaches to preventing and treating the most common childhood illnesses, from ear aches and tummy aches to chicken pox and fevers. Come find out what you can do at home.

Natural Remedies for Colds & Flu: Treating our illnesses can be very nerve-wracking and discouraging. Often the treatments we end up with are not what we wanted. Come and learn some great home remedies to turn to when your family gets hit with seasonal bugs.

ADD, ADHD & Learning Disorders: Learn a drug-free approach for Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD/ADHD) and other childhood behavioral issues. The doctors will discuss how neurofeedback, together with nutrition and homeopathy, can strengthen your child’s nervous system enabling better focus and concentration at home and in the classroom.

Women’s Health: There is abundant evidence that environmental factors may contribute to a variety of diseases in women, including Breast and Ovarian Cancers, Osteoporosis, Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids, Infertility, and Autoimmune Diseases. Our physicians will lead a discussion addressing the most common environmental exposures, associated risks, and treatment options.

Ergonomics for a Health You: Learn how stretching and proper posture are important to prevent health problems as well as reduce back problems, headaches, arm and wrist pain and neck aches.

Allergies & Asthma: Breathe easier and naturally. Learn how to treat allergies and asthma naturally, as well as optimize the effectiveness of current treatments including food, herbs, Chinese medicine, homeopathy and hydrotherapy.

Natural Approaches to Pain Relief: Learn how Acupuncture and Naturopathic Medicine together provide a complete, dependable, and time-honored approach to break the pain cycle. A Trigger Point/Acupressure demo will be included in this workshop.

Controlling Your Blood Sugar Naturally: Dysgycemia explains the whole spectrum of sugar regulation problems, from Hypoglycemia to Hyperglycemia. This talk will explain how food and supplementation affects our blood sugar and proper choices will result in stable energy and healthier blood glucose levels. Anyone with a family history of Diabetes should not miss these powerful message about prevention and sugar balance.

Rapid Weight Loss & Detoxification: Start fresh with a 9 Day Cleanse to shed those unwanted pounds and feel the energy you really have inside. Dr. Greg Eckel will explain why you store fat, the cleansing system and how the importance of nutrition, reasonable exercise and the RIGHT supplements will not only help you take the weight off, but KEEP it off.

The Many Faces of Lyme Disease: Chronic Lyme Disease can manifest in a multitude of ways. Its symptoms can mimic conditions as diverse as Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Arthritis, Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis and many others. Dr. Greg Nigh will give an overview of chronic Lyme Disease, discussing new testing options, as well as naturopathic treatment protocols for overcoming this widespread and growing health menace.

Anxiety & Depression: The Holidays are gone. The weather is cold, wet and gloomy. Come find out what Naturopathic and Chinese Medicine have to offer you. You don’t have to feel that way! Presented by Dr. Greg Eckel

Vaccines: To Vaccinate OR To Not Vaccinate. Dr. Rose Paisley discusses the controversy on vaccinations. She will provide information about risks, benefits, public health issues, harmful additives and consumer choice.

Insomnia: Always Tired But Can’t Sleep. Come learn about natural simple therapies to help you snooze through the night. Presented by Dr. Greg Nigh

Women’s Health, Botanicals & Nutrition: Learn how to relieve symptoms of PMS, menopause and other hormone-related issues with natural remedies. Presented by Dr. Rose Paisley

Motor Vehicle and Sports Injury Rehabilitation: Tired of being told to just take a pill that relieves the pain, but doesn’t treat the problem? This workshop will teach you how to properly treat and prevent these types of injuries.

To schedule a FREE workshop at your location please contact:

Maria Zilka

Community Outreach Coordinator

maria@naturecuresclinic.com

or call (503) 929-7747

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Diabetes – The New Epidemic

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

by Maria Zilka, NT

It would be hard to find a medical expert these days, conventional or otherwise, who wouldn’t agree that our sugar-based diets are killing us. Our daily bread has turned into a non-stop feeding frenzy of refined carbohydrates including many breads, pastries, sweets, over-processed cereals and artificial sweeteners. And despite the warning signs – epidemic rates of diabetes, heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure and depression – we continue to indulge ourselves on this poison, sugar.

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Soaking your grains, nuts and seeds

Saturday, January 16th, 2010

If you’ve been to one of Maria Zilka’s nutrition classes, then you probably know a thing or two about soaking and sprouting. It’s one of the ways Maria likes to show people that it’s not hard to eat well, it just takes a bit of planning.

Maybe right about now you’re thinking, “time? Who has any more of that?”

But we assure you, it won’t hurt that much. Though to help you along, we’ll explain the big benefits of soaking your grains, nuts and seeds.

Those foods contain an element called phytic acid, which fortifies the hulls or shells of raw nuts, seeds, and grains. Phytic acid is nature’s way of providing mildew resistance, allowing the grain to reach maturity and re-germinate instead of rotting due to rain and moisture. Our bodies cannot absorb phytic acid, so our bodies just expel the grains that contain it.

Not only that, but phytic acid can bind to minerals, proteins, and starch — making it difficult for you to absorb these elements.

It is possible to remove the phytic acid, however, by giving your grains a good soak. Maria recommends soaking your rice, whole grains, nuts, and seeds for at least eight hours before using them. For added health benefits, you can also allow your grains to sprout before consuming them.

If you have more questions about phytic acid or how to eat more balanced, healthy meals, contact Maria@naturecuresclinic, or call us at (503) 287-4970 to set up an appointment.

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