Catherine Stack ND, CNM

Hair Loss

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Hi ALL, 35 million men and 21 Million women will begin to experience hair loss by their mid thirties. This is a common issue for many of my patients. Yes, hormone balance does help to correct the issue, but often takes a minimum of 6-12 months before anything is noticed. Recently, Douglas Labs has come out with a product that is well supported by research. HAIR GROWTH has produced a 34% decrease in hair loss as well as an increase in hair density in as little as two months. This is the best I've seen to date. I have attached the pdf brochure for you to view. I am excited to share these impressive results with my patients. P.S.--- don't forget the D3! AS ALWAYS... BE WELL, Cathi Catherine Stack ND, CNM www.journeyiihealth.com

Constipation & Weight Loss

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Weight Loss and Constipation Obesity rates in this country are approaching 40% of the population and the consequences sadly result in medical conditions of diabetes and heart disease. We all know that diet is the main contributing factor when it comes to your weight and overall health. But what you may not know is that constipation can be a crippling obstacle when it comes to weight loss success. Donna M was a patient of mine years ago. She initially sought out my services as she was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes at the young age of 38. She stood 5’5” tall and at our first appointment weighed 185 pounds. She was determined not to be a diabetic and was truly motivated to turn things around. Motivation is the key to success for anything you desire. She began with the ELIMINATION DIET (attached) and incorporated 2 days of fasting per week to accelerate the process. These 2 days were not consecutive and allowed for 500 calories per day. WEIGHT LOSS SUPPLEMENTS: Berberine (Blood Sugar Control) & Endotrim (to boost metabolism) After 3 months of diet modification and a bit more movement, Donna was down about 15 pounds and happy so far. But things seems to stop there and she (and I) became frustrated at what seemed to be a roadblock. We sat down and went through everything. When I asked how often she was moving her bowels, she said every 2-3 days. Ouch! I will take the blame for this as constipation is my thing and I am usually much more proactive on addressing it with my patients. We determined that Donna suffered from Type 3 constipation and we needed to turn this around. Our constipation protocol was: NATURAL CALM every night (she blended 1-2tsp in water). MAGNESIUM CITRATE CAPSULES can be used for those who prefer them CAPE ALOE -2 capsules 2x per week Smooth Moves Tea 1-2 times per week (this is found in your local grocery store) After ONLY 1 month, Donna was down 8 more pounds and that was not even the best part. She had much more energy (so she walked more). Dull headaches that she often suffered from were gone and she said, “I’m just happier”, which made my heart soar. At 6 months she weighed 150 pounds and reported she was no longer considered diabetic or even prediabetic. ( We stopped the Berberine ) 8 years later, Donna has not regained any of her weight and remains happy, healthy, and active. (She no longer takes the Endotrim but continues a Multi and Vitamin D3) She says her diet is 80-90% healthy and still maintains her weight loss by doing a 500 calorie day 1x per week. If she feels the need to take off a few extra pounds that she may have put on, she returns to the 2 days of fasting per week. (Note: Her weight loss was fairly dramatic in regards to time frame, but Donna was determined) LESSON: Weight loss can and will be more difficult in the constipated individual.

Constipation Clinic: CHILDREN

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CONSTIPATION CLINIC : THE CHILDREN'S RESOURCE Constipation in children is a common condition that many families struggle with. These are the basic staples that will help these children overcome this uncomfortable situation. These products, specific foods and recipes, and more helpful tools and advice are found in the ebooklet, Helping the Constipated Child , which is available at ConstipationClinic.com . 10% OFF! Magnesium (#1 Staple for daily use) Magnesium is the number one safe and effective staple when it comes to preventing constipation in children as well as adults. This is my #1 choice for children and when given at bedtime, will also help to promote restful sleep. I’d say that’s a win/win for everyone. Consult your pediatrician if your child has any kidney issues prior to use. DOSAGE: 1/2tsp- 2 tsps at night daily or as needed. This product also comes in Gummies In older children or adults I recommend Natural Calm which comes in a variety of flavors (see below). Digestive Enzymes (Daily Use) For children over the age of 3, digestive enzymes facilitate a better breakdown of foods. ProtoZymes are a broad-spectrum digestive enzyme formulation designed to support optimal breakdown and absorption of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates, including lactose, to ensure maximum nutritional value for you and your children. Dosage for children 3 and older: Chew 1 tablet daily with or just prior to meals. PROBIOTICS (Daily Use) Chewable Probiotic is a great-tasting, chewable probiotic supplement sweetened with xylitol. The bacterial strains in this product have been scientifically tested and chosen for their ability to support a healthy immune system and GI functions. These bacterial strains are particularly hardy and have been shown to adhere to the intestinal lining, thereby helping to maintain intestinal integrity.* This product can be used by both adults and children. Dosage for children 2 and up: 1-2 chewable per day.

URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS: Relief is Here!

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Hello UTI Sufferers! I am here to help you treat and avoid a very uncomfortable situation. 50% of women have had at least one UTI in their life. UTI's are more common in women than men. Many women experience UTI's after intercourse (Honeymoon Cystitis) and eventually dread having sex as this is a very uncomfortable after effect. After menopause UTI's become more common due to decreasing estrogen levels. No matter the cause, the symptoms which include burning, painful urination, lower abdominal cramping or spasms, frequency and urgency must be treated in order to avoid the more serious kidney infection (pyelonephritis). In the elderly, confusion is a common side effect. If any of you have suffered, this is no joke. UTI's can come on quick and you will want them treated NOW. Common antibiotics used to treat UTI's include ampicillin, amoxicillin, nitrofurantoin and Cipro. Yes, these work---but at a cost. While they are very effective in eradicating the cause of UTI (Escherichia coli in 90% of cases), they leave the individual open to IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and fungal overgrowth as good, protective bacteria is destroyed as well. Many women will suffer from a yeast infection or thrush following antibiotic treatment. Many feel as if they bounce between chronic infections and yeast infections. This doesn't just pertain to UTI's, but many other infections as well. If you have taken antibiotics frequently at any point in your life, you may easily be suffering or prone to IBS as a result of an imbalance of good and bad bacteria. How to GET OFF THE HAMSTER WHEEL. 1. HAVE EVERYTHING ON HAND. You do not want to wait for an order while your infection worsens. Even I would cave in to antibiotic use if I had to wait. 2. TREAT AN ACUTE INFECTION FOR 5 DAYS 3. PREVENT CHRONIC/ RECURRING INFECTIONS 4. MAINTAIN A HEALTHY GUT THE PRODUCTS: D-MANNOSE (Powder or Capsules) . D-Mannose is a naturally occurring sugar that E.coli happens to LOVE. The offending bacteria with jump onto this sugar molecule (rather than adhering and irritating your bladder and urethra) and leave your body easily when you pee! Almost sounds too easy--and it is. I have listed two choices for you below--- powder or capsule. OREGANO OIL Is a VERY effective antimicrobial. This won't harm good, protective bacteria. If you are not going to use what I have recommended below make sure it contains at least 60% carvacrol which is the active ingredient. PROBIOTICS ESPECIALLY AFTER ANY ANTIOBIOTIC USE! Below I have listed the Cadillac of probiotics as well as a good, more budget friendly kind. I typically recommend at least once bottle of the Mega Spore before switching to a good, less expensive form of probiotic (Ortho-Dophilus). I don't usually recommend at the start of treatment as you are not likely to get the full benefit. I will always start probiotics AFTER any antibiotic treatment or at least 3 days after any treatment has begun. DIETARY CONSIDERATIONS: Avoid sugary and starch foods. DRINK at least 8 glasses of filtered or spring water daily. Staying well hydrated will make the D-mannose work very well. Coconut oil is very healthy fat that contains anti microbial properties as well. I would incorporate at least a tablespoon per day. You can add to your oatmeal, coffee or just take it straight off the spoon. ACUTE INFECTION PROTOCOL D-Mannose: 1/2 scoop or 1 capsule (500mg) every 3 hours for 5 days Oregano Oil: 1 capsule 3x per day with food for 5 days Probiotics: Start day 3 or 4 and continue CHRONIC UTI PREVENTION: D-Mannose: 1/2 scoop or 1 capsule daily Oregano Oil: 1 capsule daily with a meal Probiotic: 1 daily So here you have the remedy in simplistic form. Feel free to email me if you have any questions! BE WELL, PEE WELL! Cathi Catherine Stack ND, CNM www.journeyiihealth.com cathi626@gmail.com

Healthy Aging – General Wellness copy

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Elimination Diet Shopping List

SHOPPING LIST FOR USE WITH AN ELIMINATION DIET FRUITS Apples, applesauce Apricots (fresh) Bananas Blackberries Blueberries Cantaloupe Cherries Coconut Figs (fresh) Grapefruit Huckleberries Kiwi Kumquat Lemon, Lime Loganberries Mangos Melons Mulberries Nectarines Papayas Peaches Pears Prunes Raspberries Strawberries All the above can be consumed raw or juiced VEGETABLES Artichoke Asparagus Avocado Bamboo shoots Beets & beet tops Bok choy Broccoflower Broccoli Brussels sprouts Cabbage Bell peppers Carrots Cauliflower Celery Chives Cucumber Dandelion greens Eggplant Endive Kale Kohlrabi Leeks Lettuce (red, green, Chinese) Mushroom Okra Onions Pak-Choi Parsley Potato Red leaf chicory Sea vegetables - seaweed, kelp Snow peas Spinach Squash Sweet potato & yams Swiss chard Tomato Watercress Zucchini All the above can be consumed raw, juiced, steamed, sauteed, or baked BEANS All beans except soy Lentils - brown, green, red Split peas All the above can be dried or canned NUTS & SEEDS Almonds Cashews Flax seeds Hazelnuts Pecans Pistachios Poppy seeds Pumpkin seeds Sesame seeds Sunflower seeds Walnuts All the above can be consumed as butters and spreads (e.g. tahini) NON-GLUTEN GRAINS Amaranth Millet Oat Quinoa Rice - brown, white, wild Teff Buckwheat VINEGARS Apple cider Balsamic Red wine Rice Tarragon Ume plum HERBS, SPICES & EXTRACTS Basil Black pepper Cinnamon Cumin Dandelion Dill Dry mustard Garlic Ginger Nutmeg Oregano Parsley Rosemary Salt-free herbal blends Sea salt Tarragon Thyme Turmeric Pure vanilla extract CEREALS & PASTA Cream of rice Oats Puffed rice Puffed flakes Quinoa flakes Rice pasta 100% buckwheat noodles Rice crackers and rice cakes BREADS & BAKING Arrowroot Baking soda Rice bran Gluten free breads Flours: rice, teff, quinoa, millet, tapioca, amranth, garbanzo bean, potato, tapioca, oat, buckwheat Rice flour pancake mix Mochi FLESH FOODS Free-range chicken, turkey, duck Fresh ocean fish, e.g. Pacific salmon, halibut, haddock, cod, sole, pollock, tuna, mahi-mahi Lamb Water-packed canned tuna (wath for added protein from soy Wild game DAIRY SUBSTITUTES Almond milk Rice Milk Coconut milk Oat milk BEVERAGES Herbal tea (non-caffeinated) Mineral water Pure unsweetened fruit or vegetable juices Spring water OILS Almond Flax seed Canola Grapeseed Olive Pumpkin Safflower Sesame Sunflower Walnut SWEETENERS Fruit sweetener (Mystic Lake Dairy, Wax Orchards or apple juice concentrate) Agave Nectar Molasses, blackstrap only Rice syrup Stevia CONDIMENTS Mustard (made with apple cider vinegar) Nutritional yeast