June Lecture: The importance of nutrition and exercise in weight loss/maintenance

Join us on Wednesday June 8th at 7 PM when our guest speaker Deb Goldman will speak about the importance of nutrition and exercise in weight loss/maintenance.

There are many paths to the same destination; a healthy weight.  Learn how to eat for optimal well being and move your body so you can keep moving!  Join us for a lecture/demonstration of simple effective weight loss/maintenance tips and easy gentle exercises that will increase your muscle tone and flexibility.  Have your questions answered about losing weight without hunger and exercising without pain.

Debra Goldman has been a personal trainer for 30 years and a Stott trained Pilates instructor for 15 years.  She is the owner of Pilates Works, Inc. a commercial studio in a beautiful private setting in Wayland.  Also, she lost 60 lbs 7 years ago and has kept it off!  www.pilatesworksinc.com  e-mail: debrainer@aol.com  phone:508-655-1178.

Clients I have referred to Debra have had great success.  Her gentle way of explaining the why behind the imbalances and her ability to custom design programs to fit each person, taking into account their lifestyle, physical issues and health problems makes her and her programs so successful.

Seating is limited so please stop in or call 781-893-3870 to reserve your seat! Registration fee $10.00. All attendees will receive a $10 coupon good towards any purchase.

Listen to Gary’s interview on Health Radio: Help for allergies, and how the adrenals can affect thyroid and menopause

Click to hear Gary’s interview on Health Radio talking about how the adrenals and influence the thyroid and menopausal symptoms.
Click to hear Gary’s interview on Health Radio talking about natural solutions for allergies

Optimizing Health with Enzymes - What might you be missing?

Join us Tuesday May 3rd at 7 PM when Dave Barton, national educator for Enzymedica, will present:

Optimizing Health with Enzymes—What might you be missing?

Dave will share cutting edge information regarding digestive and therapeutic enzymes supplementation. 

Though supplement enzymes are well known for their digestive benefit, little has been discussed regarding their potential in addressing a wider range of health challenges.  Learn about lesser known yet powerful therapeutic enzymes and their scientifically proven benefits to overall health and wellness. 

Dave Barton holds a degree in Holistic Nutrition and has studied supplemental enzymes and their uses for nearly a decade.

Free samples and a book signing raffle at the lecture!

Seating is limited so please stop in or call 781-893-3870 to reserve your seat! Registration fee $10.00. All attendees will receive a $10 coupon good towards any purchase. 

All Enzymedica products will be 10% at the lecture!

Some Claim Homeopathic Allergy Blend Prevents Allergy Symptoms - Health News Story - WCVB Boston

Some Claim Homeopathic Allergy Blend Prevents Allergy Symptoms - Health News Story - WCVB Boston

Click the above link to see the story on New England Allergy Mix.

Click here to view the video

Allergy New England Mix

2 sprays in mouth under the tongue 3 times a day as needed until symptoms stop then 2 sprays once a day during the allergy season.

Allergy North Atlantic Mold Mix

10 drops under tongue 3 times a day until symptoms stop then 10 drops daily during high mold periods.

Sometimes, one experiences a flair up of symptoms as a new tree, grass or plant blooms.  We have found that a few doses of Histaminum 30C is a great addition to the Allergy New England Mix when flair up occurs.

Place 5 pellets under your tongue and let dissolve every 15 minutes as needed for acute allergy symptoms.

Natural Creations Nasal Spray

2 sprays in each nostril up to 6 times a day as needed for congestion.

Natural Raw Honey

Delicious and very helpful for symptoms of allergies

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. 

Our staff is always here to assist you with suggestions to help you deal with these issues.

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CDC Radiation Emergencies: Proper use of Potassium Iodide (KI)

CDC Radiation Emergencies and proper use of Potassium Iodide (KI)

Here is some good info about Potassium Iodide and when and how to dose it properly. The important thing to remember is only to use it if absolutely necessary.  Click here .

This link describes the appropriate prevention including utilizing potassium iodide.

Dr. Sherri Tenpenny, a physician and International expert on iodine supplementation emphasizes "It is important to be prepared, but not overreact.  The best product for protection from radiation exposure is potassium iodide.  the iodide, which breaks down quickly and is quickly absorbed, was selected in 1978 by the US National Council on radiation Protection to be the best iodine blocking agent.  The FDA has called iodide the "most suitable" product for radiation protection.  The thyroid-and the body cannot absorb radioactive iodine if the tissues are saturated with healthy iodine."

Consumption of iodine containing foods- up to 3 mg/day through supplementation is reasonable..  The best way to be proactive is to start adding foods into your diet that are high in iodine.  Here is a list:

• Kelp
• Yogurt (low fat)
• Cow's milk (2%)
• Egg (whole, boiled)
• Strawberries
• Seaweed, including Kombu
• Sardine and horse mackerel

In the event iodide supplementation is deemed necessary, Dr. Tenpenny further states "that it is best to take potassium iodide with selenium as it interacts uniquely with iodine.  It is a mineral with antioxidant properties to protect the thyroid against oxidative damage during the synthesis of thyroid hormones."

"Consuming large quantities of iodine should be done under the supervision of a physician as several potential side-effects could occur, especially if you are taking thyroid medication or have thyroid problems.  Taking large dosages of iodine should be reserved for extreme and confirmed exposures and not taken prophylactically."

We have potassium iodide coming to Johnson Compounding and Wellness Center over the next week.  The important things to remember is not to panic, and only use potassium iodide of there is a confirmed exposure risk in your immediate area.

Feel free to stop in or call us 781-893-3870 with any questions.

Kids and fevers

Kids and fevers

View Gary's interview on Fox 25 Boston on Kids and fevers Friday March 11, 2011.

The Dirty Dozen

Last night (Tuesday March 8th) I gave a lecture on digestion, elimination and detoxification.  A question was asked about what foods have the most pesticides.  Since many of us can not afford to go 100% organic every time we shop or eat, what should we do?

The solution is to focus on those foods that come with the heaviest burden of pesticides, additives and hormones.  According to the Environmental Working Group, consumers can reduce their pesticide exposure by 80% by avoiding the most contaminated fruits and vegetables and eating only the cleanest.  If consumers get their USDA-recommended 5 daily servings of fruits and veggies from the 15 most contaminated, they could consume and average of 10 pesticides a day.  Those who eat the 15 least contaminate3d conventionally grown produce ingest less than 2 pesticides daily.

EWG has been publishing guides to the "dirty dozen" of most pesticide contaminated foods since 1995, based on statistical analysis of testing conducted by the USDA and FDA.  The latest guide is now available.  The dirty dozen list only reflects measurable pesticide residues on the parts of the foods normally consumed (after being washed and peeled). 

Below is the list of these 12 foods along with recommendations for foods other than fruits and vegetables that are best bought organic.
Here is a link for more info: click here

12 most contaminated:

1. Peaches
2. Apples
3. Sweet Bell Peppers
4. Celery
5. Nectarines
6. Strawberries
7. Cherries
8. Pears
9. Grapes (imported)
10. Spinach
11. Lettuce
12. Potatoes

12 least Contaminated:

1. Onions
2. Avocado
3. Sweet Corn (frozen)
4. Pineapples
5. Mango
6. Asparagus
7. Sweet Peas (frozen)
8. Kiwi Fruit
9. Bananas
10. Cabbage
11. Broccoli
12. Papaya

"The Clean 15"  15 foods that are least likely to tontain pesticide residue:

1. Onion
2. Avocado
3. Sweet Corn
4. Pineapple
5. Mango
6. Asparagus
7. Sweet Peas
8. Kiwi
9. Cabbage
10. Eggplant
11. Papaya
12. Watermelon
13. Broccoli
14. Tomato
15. Sweet Potato

Hope this is helpful.