Join us for Spring Cleaning!!   We are all exposed to toxins on a daily basis. Our body must handle the burden of eliminating these chemicals along with the detoxification of hormones and by products of metabolism. If the body cannot handle this toxic burden the result is illness and disease. Optimize your body's cleansing abilities by joining us in our spring cleansing program!   Benefits of Detoxification Include: §         Jump-start a...

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How the CCH Doctors can help you with Asthma/Allergies   The goals of Naturopathic treatment for allergies and asthma includes the following:   1. Identification of allergens and asthma triggers: Investigation should include the following: Identification of allergic and non- allergic triggers Food allergy testing/allergy elimination diet Environmental Recommendations - Please read Controlling Allergies and Sinusitis and do your best to accomplish the recommendations outlined. Test your environmental exposure score   2. Increase the reaction...

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    Taking the following actions will substantially reduce asthma causing dust, dust mites, chemical and environmental pollutants, animal dander, and molds in your environment.   In The Bedroom:             Encase pillows, comforters, mattresses, and box springs in zippered, allergen impermeable, dust proof casings.  Avoid purchasing foam rubber pillows and mattresses as they are more likely to harbor molds.               Wash blankets, sheets, pillowcases, and mattress pads every other week in hot water (130...

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        Goals:  Identify and avoid your asthma triggers, avoid emergency room visits, reduce or avoid side effects from drugs, less medication, reduce symptoms, prevent symptoms, reduce frequency of attacks.   Common Non-Allergic Triggers of Asthma Changes in humidity, respiratory irritants such as sulfur dioxide, ozone, smog, carbon dioxide, perfumes, chemical odors (cleaners, nail polish, paint, gas, kerosene, propane, air fresheners, colognes, perfumes), wood and tobacco smoke, upper respiratory infections, gastrointestinal reflux, emotional...

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Adequate Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Lyme Disease The CT Center for Health physicians cannot prescribe antibiotics to treat Lyme Disease and associate co-infections but we can help with nutritional support, discuss strategies to prevent some of the negative side effects of long term antibiotic treatment and help with referrals to doctors that will adequately treat acute or chronic Lyme Disease. Please call and make an appointment with one of our doctors if Lyme Disease is...

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    My mother was a worrier, and having eight children she had many late nights waiting up for one of us to return home.  Her anxiety wasn't any different then most parents. Her primary concern was the health and welfare of her kids.    She had at times some physical signs of a worrier an upset stomach or trouble sleeping. She learned some coping skills to help her.     She loved to take...

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Medications and Nutrients- by Dr. Louden Metformin (Glucophage), a medication prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes and PCOS can cause deficiencies in B12 and Folic Acid. An increase in homocysteine, a toxic metabolite, may occur in those people taking this medication. Animals given homocysteine develop atherosclerosis and humans who have a genetic defect preventing the metabolism of homocysteine die from early development of atherosclerosis. Supplementation with B12 and folate can reduce homocysteine levels. Symptoms...

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Memory- keeping those neurons humming- by Dr. Michael Kane My mom's death almost ten years ago due to complications from Alzheimer's left me determined to not have the same fate. The slow deterioration of her cognitive ability was a nightmare for all who witnessed her decline. In avoiding a similar fate, there are many life style changes that can alter the factors that contribute to dementia or other neurological illnesses. In the neurological literature...

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Anxiety Treatment Options Dr. Michael Kane It might be a sign of the times or a coincidence, but the number of patients who have listed anxiety as a chief health concern seems to be much more frequent of late. There are some patients that have been to their physicians first and have been given a prescription for either a seratonin- re-uptake inhibitor like zoloft, prozac or a benzodiazapam drug like xanax . I am...

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  THE CONNECTICUT CENTER FOR HEALTH NATURAL HEALTH LECTURE SERIES   An educational, natural medicine lecture series. Center physicians will discuss and give practical information on the following topics.  The focus of the lecture will be on natural medicines and therapeutics, cost effective therapies, and drug and surgery-free solutions to common health-care concerns.     AGE GRACEFULLY                                         Develop a health-promoting maintenance program to ensure long-term vitality   ALLERGY RELIEF                                           Treating seasonal, chronic, and acute allergies &...

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Over time, toxins accumulate in all our tissues and large amounts are deposited in our fat stores. When we go on a weight loss diet and begin to lose fat, these chemicals are released and blood levels increase. In essence, the toxins will then be redistributed if our body cannot process and eliminate them, causing us to feel worse and our metabolism to slow further.   There may be a mechanism by which the body...

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C-REACTIVE PROTEIN (CRP)CRP has been shown to be twice as effective as a standard cholesterol test in predicting heart attacks and strokes. CRP is a blood protein that is a marker of inflammation occurring in the body. When coronary blood vessels are damaged, the resulting inflammation causes the liver to begin producing this protein. A normal CRP level should be negative to very low, so any elevated reading may mean trouble in the coronary...

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  MY GREEN DRINK CHOICEDr. Jackie Germain "Should I be having a green drink every day?"    We hear that question all the time at The Center.  There are a lot of choices out there and we also hear complaints about cost and taste. Greens provide concentrated vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and fiber.    Naturally, you would want the source of these to be organic, fresh, tasty and reasonably priced. Rachael Jean's Ultimate Green Drink is...

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Skin Care Tip of the Month by Dr. Samuelson   The Rhonda Allison skin care line that we are carrying now has become quite popular!!   Patients are telling us just how much they love these products.  They report seeing great results, in very little time.  We are now expanding the product line.  The skin care tips of the month are meant to educate you on the use of this wonderful skin  care line.     Tip for...

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Black Bean Brownies Recipe This is a gluten free recipe, that makes a very moist brownie.  The beans add the bonus of good fiber and protein that you wouldn't  find in typical brownies. Give them a try.  1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained3 eggs3 tablespoons vegetable oil1/3 cup cocoa powder1 pinch salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract3/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon instant coffee (optional)1 cup chocolate chips, divided (optional)1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (optional) 1.Preheat oven...

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An educational, natural medicine lecture series. Center physicians will discuss and give practical information on the following topics.  The focus of the lecture will be on natural medicines and therapeutics, cost effective therapies, and drug and surgery-free solutions to common health-care concerns.   AGE GRACEFULLY   Develop a health-promoting maintenance program to ensure long-term vitality ALLERGY RELIEF   Treating seasonal, chronic, and acute allergies & sinusitis ARTHRITIS   Ease the joint pain of rheumatoid and osteoarthritis with fewer or no drugs AVOID BREAST DISEASE  Prevention...

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLACING A SUPPLEMENT ORDER ·         In order to serve you efficiently please follow the instructions below.  ·         For your security we do not keep credit card information on file. ·         All orders must be prepaid before shipping or outside pick-up.    THERE ARE 3 DESIGNATED VOICEMAIL BOXES FOR PLACING ORDERS: You must use the correct box for your order to be processed correctly. ·         Orders to be picked-up in Middletown: (860)347-8600 option #4...

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We can help family members, friends, and co-workers feel better, reduce disease, avoid or use fewer drugs and improve their qualtiy of life.  Your referral is our best advertisement. With each referral you will recieve a $ 20 cupon that you can put toward the purchase of supplements.  We are honored when you refer us to others as a trusted source of medical care. Thank You !...

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  ALL NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS ARE "NOT" CREATED EQUAL "As a physician who is concerned with the well being of my patients, I recommend Vital Nutrients Supplements  to my patients because of the unsurpassed quality and clinical effectiveness." Compelling reasons to continually buy Vital Nutrients nutritional supplements from your doctor: • Vital Nutrients performs comprehensive quality assurance testing on every batch of raw material and finished product.  This consistent high level of testing ensures quality, potency and...

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  Guidelines For Reporting Lab ResultsTo Our Patients When your Doctor requests that you have lab work done we recommend that you always make a follow-up appointment (2-3 weeks after your blood draw is the soonest) to go over the results. Distinctions That Each Patient Should Understand: What we will do:• Send a copy of your Lab results to you at your request. • Give a complete report of findings at a scheduled appointment.  Most of the...

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