on May 20, 2015 in Nutrition, Weight Loss, Wellness Blog, Wellness Seminar
Free Introduction to Integrative Medicine Seminar Integrative medicine is a healing-oriented approach that takes the whole person into account, including all aspects of lifestyle. It combines cutting edge, conventional medicine with evidence-based, alternative approaches. This free seminar gives an overview of integrative medicine and alternative medical therapies. It is a great place for someone to explore how integrative medicine may enhance their traditional medical care. No charge for this 1-hour seminar hosted at the Positive Choice Integrative Wellness Center. Monday June 1st at 5:30 P.M. Botanical and Supplements ─$25 Botanicals (plants, seeds, bark, and roots) contain powerful healing agents that are often equally or more effective than some prescription drugs. In this seminar, Dr. Heidi Meyer, an integrative medicine physician, takes an in-depth look at many common health problems and the herbs, tinctures, botanicals, and supplements that can offer relief without negative side effects. You will learn natural alternative ways to treat common health ailments, as well as how and where to purchase your products. $25. Seminar hosted at the Positive Choice Integrative Wellness Center, Monday, June 1st at 7:00 p.m. Call to reserve your spot. (858)...
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on May 19, 2015 in Inspiration, Nutrition, Wellness Blog
Watch this powerful video done in Sweden about the benefits of organic foods.
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on May 12, 2015 in Weight Loss, Wellness Blog
When we discover a substance is dangerous, we avoid it and our doctors screen for its effects. When we discover a substance is deadly, our lawmakers ban it and we care for those who have been affected. But what are we doing about this dangerous substance? Why don’t we treat this deadly thing the same way we treat lead, arsenic, or radiation? Childhood trauma is deadly. Watch this powerful video that speaks about the research Dr. Vincent Felitti began in the 1990’s as he tried to help people struggling with maintaining weight loss in one of the Positive Choice Integrative Wellness Center programs. The CDC and Kaiser Permanente developed a 10-point Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) questionnaire to determine respondents’ exposure to childhood trauma. It asked if the respondents had ever experienced: psychological abuse physical abuse sexual abuse substance abuse by a parent domestic violence toward their mother or criminal behavior in the household before age 18. Then they compared the responses with the medical histories of 17,000 Kaiser Permanente patients. 52% of respondents reported that they had experienced one of the types of traumas measured, and 24% of respondents reported that they had experienced more than one. Substance abuse in the household was the most commonly reported trauma. The higher the ACE score, the more likely the patient was to have mental health issues. No surprise there. For every psychological problem they measured, from depression to substance abuse to number of suicide attempts, there was a clear and unmistakable correlation with ACES scores. But people with high ACE scores were also more likely to have physical ailments as well. They found a statistically significant correlation between ACES score and heart disease, cancer, chronic bronchitis or emphysema, hepatitis, and history of broken bones. What does this mean for you, your family, and your health? No need to panic, but you do need to be proactive. Take the survey for yourself. If you know that you or your child has a high ACE score, find out how to lessen the effects of those traumas. You can start by talking to a licensed health care provider. We’re not good at dealing with childhood trauma. But we need to learn. Our lives depend on...
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on May 5, 2015 in Fitness, Patient Testimonials, Wellness Blog
Participants in the Fasting Weight Management group #2854 enjoyed each others company so much, they decided they wanted to have fun together in addition to their weekly weight loss group meetings. By starting a hiking club, they have achieved all sorts of new altitudes! See the ladies and gentleman pictured here on top of Cowles Mountain. Keep climbing to new heights group...
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on May 5, 2015 in Inspiration, Patient Testimonials, Weight Loss, Wellness Blog
Now 125 pounds lighter, Guillermo no longer needs medication for high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes. At his last doctor’s appointment his physician told him, “You are no longer a diabetic!” The Positive Choice Integrative Wellness Center is honored to have been part of Guillermo’s journey as he lost weight in the Full Fasting Weight Management program. We look forward to supporting him in his continued success and new found health. Congratulations...
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on May 5, 2015 in Patient Testimonials, Weight Loss, Wellness Blog
Gretel is currently losing weight in one of the Positive Choice Wellness Integrative Wellness Center’s programs. Now half way through her program, she has been able to discontinue her diabetes medication and is now no longer a diabetic! Inspired by her new found health, she decided to start an exercise routine. Pictured here is Gretel completing her first 5K run. She felt great, wasn’t out of breath, and was exhilarated with her sense of achievement. Congratulations Gretel we are proud of...
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