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News from Dr. Dan's Natural Healing Center

August 2011

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DANIEL EYINK, MD
171 High Street

Newburyport, MA -01950

Nutrition Special

In This Issue

Optimal Nutrition Leads to Optimal Health

Modern Foods and Their Effect on Your Health

Focus on Nutrient Dense Nutrition

Introducing our New Nutrition Program

Conventional Medicine's Response to Risk Factors

The Better Approach to Heart Health

Quick Links

Dr. Dan's Website

Heart Health Program

Dear Patient,

Welcome. I hope you are enjoying a relaxing and wonderful summer with family and friends. And I am sure you join me in welcoming summer's bounty of nutritious fruits and vegetables now arriving at our local farm stands and farmers markets.

We have been busy at Dr. Dan's expanding our Nutrition Program offerings and will begin rolling out new programs beginning in August. I wanted to devote this newsletter to the topic of optimal nutrition and give you a sneak peek at our new program offerings.

Stay Cool,

Dr. Dan

How many times have you heard us say that Optimal Nutrition leads to Optimal Health?

Too many times to count, I am sure. Clearly, we are passionate about good food and nutrition and want you to become as passionate as we are about safeguarding and enhancing your health one meal at a time.

Let's Face It, Food Just Ain't What It Used to Be

Over the past 50 years or so, the way we nourish ourselves has changed dramatically. In this country, what has widely been considered as "progress" in our agricultural methods and modern diets has had a devastatingly detrimental effect on all of us. In short, modern diets lead to modern diseases like the vast majority of conditions that are treated in medical offices today - diseases like Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes and Cancer. In fact, from my perspective, virtually all illness today is nutrition related.

Consider the following chart that contrasts today's Modern Diet with Traditional Diets that were the norm during the early part of the last century:

Nutrition Compare and Contrast

As you can see, the shift in our diet has been tremendous. Not indicated above is the fact that we are now consuming staggering amounts of sugar, trans and rancid fats and processed foods.

Cereals

The picture on the right depicts a typical breakfast cereal. Have you ever wondered how they produce all those perfectly shaped pieces? OK, maybe you haven't. Read on anyway. It is a very interesting process and what you learn may influence your future breakfast choices. I certainly hope so.

Cold breakfast cereals are produced by a process called extrusion. Grains are mixed with water, processed into a watery mixture and placed in a machine called an extruder. The grains are then forced out of a tiny hole at high temperature and pressure, which shapes them into little o's or flakes or shreds. Individual grains passed through the extruder expand to produce puffed wheat, oats and rice, etc. These products are then subjected to sprays that give a coating of oil and sugar to seal off the cereal from the ravages of milk and to give it crunch. (As you are readers of past Dr. Dan's newsletters, you know that when trans or vegetable oils are heated they turn rancid and lead to inflammation in the body.)

No doubt, added dyes, artificial flavorings and chemicals then turn the breakfast cereal above into "fruit cereal". More often than not, sugar claims its place at the top of the ingredient list on many breakfast cereals.

And if you think "fortified with vitamins and minerals" is a good thing, think again. Since the processing of cereals to extend their shelf life robs most of the nutrients from the grain itself, manufacturers add back in very low quality synthetic vitamins and minerals to convince consumers that eating the manufacturer's cereal is actually good for their health.

Speaking of "good for your health", one well known breakfast cereal proclaims itself to be "Heart Healthy" promising to lower one's cholesterol if eaten daily. Knowing what you now know, how on earth could that be? By the time they are finished processing the life out of real heart healthy steel cut oats, the end product bears no nutritional resemblance to the steel cut oats we recommend as a healthy breakfast cereal.

Feeling hoodwinked?

Progress(?) - At a Very High Price

For those of you who can remember the advent of "convenience" and fast foods several decades ago, you'll recall that these new foods were heralded as remarkable improvements aimed at freeing us up from the drudgery of preparing meals at home. Yes, we gained convenience and saved time, however our nutrition - and ultimately our health - paid a very high price. We traded time and convenience for nutritional value and our health while food manufacturers lined their pockets with obscene profits. Do any of you recall willingly striking such a bad bargain? I sure don't.

It is not too late to turn the tide, however. Remember, every time you opt to save time and energy by purchasing substandard, nutritionally deficient food you are complicit in this whole nutrition debacle. Opt instead for nutrient dense food and prepare it in your own kitchen. Once you get the hang of it, I assure you, like Cynthia says a few paragraphs below, you won't look back.

I relish the time I spend preparing and eating food with my family. I consider it sacred time that I would not trade for anything in the world. We live in such a fast paced world - we desperately need to slow down and enjoy life. To me, enjoying a leisurely meal with my family and friends is calming and satisfying, both physically and emotionally.

Let's get back to the way life used to be, savoring nutritious food and warm conversation with those we love. What could be more important to us? The quality of our health and life depend on it.

Our Focus: Nutrient Dense Nutrition

Last fall we launched our Whole Foods Nutrition Program and have had the honor of working with many of you in this course as we provide the guidance to help you transition to a nutrient dense eating program. Sara Oski, our Nutrition Counselor, has done a fabulous job teaching this monthly four week program to rave reviews. Participants tell us it has made a significant difference in how they approach nutrition and healthy eating and in how they look and feel. Here's what one recent participant had to say:

"I visited Dr. Dan wishing to gain the "Optimum Health" he proffers. I did not realize that would involve changing every food item on my shelf. However, I knew that if I was going to give this treatment an honest shot, I had to embrace the full experience Dr. Dan's offered. My journey began with simple supplements and continued into rethinking all of the food I normally shopped for, cooked and presented to my family. Whole milk? 100% fat and raw dairy? Whole, sprouted grains? Real Pickles, what are those? Kelp sprinkle, really? My mind boggled, I needed help.

I entered the Nutrition Class offered at Dr. Dan's. Slowly, but surely, each item in my food pantry got replaced. Not all at once, but replaced as each thing ran out. Guided toward better health, my family and I are now eating wholesome, rich and delicious foods that our taste buds only previously encountered in high-end restaurants. Initially afraid of gaining weight with all these "healthy fats," I found that since I am totally satisfied on much less food, I have lost 10 pounds since I started this new regime.

It's a journey I am still travelling, learning more about my body's individual needs, but with Dr. Dan, Sara and Emily there to hold my hand, it gets easier every time I go shopping. I now totally embrace and love this journey. And though most of my family and friends are absolutely appalled when they see me eating whole milk yogurt drizzled with pure, organic maple syrup or an egg fried in coconut oil atop a slice of sprouted whole grain toast I smile and think, "they do not know what they are missing."

- Cynthia

Why Tinker With a Good Thing?

We recognize that our Whole Foods Nutrition Program entails a significant time commitment on your part and wanted to come up with a way to provide "training wheels" for those wanting to make positive changes but who are not ready to commit to the full program. The result is the Whole Foods Nutrition Quick Start Program that provides Nutrient Dense Nutrition Basics in a quick and lively session intended to get you started and, hopefully, pique your interest to learn even more about Nutrient

Healthy Shopping Dense Nutrition the Dr. Dan's way.

I am pleased to announce that beginning Wednesday August 17^th we will be offering the Whole Foods Nutrition Quick Start Program. Here are the details:

NEW! Whole Foods Nutrition Quick Start

Wednesday, August 17^th 8:30 - 11:45 am

$45 per person

Learn the basics of healthy eating in a 3 hour session that includes:

Whole Foods Nutrition Fundamentals
Shopping & Kitchen Transition Guidelines - What's In, What's Out and Why
Nutrient Dense Foods Product Sampling. Yum!
Nourishing Steps Shopping Excursion. What to Get Where.

(Wear comfortable shoes - we'll be making the rounds of our

favorite nutrient dense nutrition shopping haunts during the

last half of this session)

We'll be following up with a Saturday morning session on September 10^th for those who prefer a weekend day.

Registration is open for both the August and September sessions, so please call us at 978.462.0023 or e-mail us at www.drdansnaturalhealing.com to join in on the fun. Bring along a friend or two, or if you would like, book a private session for 6 or more of your closest friends and family. We are really excited about this program and can hardly wait to get started!

This Quick Start Program will provide you with the basics to begin making changes in your nutrition program to look and feel better and improve your health. You may want to consider our Whole Foods Nutrition Program as a next step for more intensive instruction and guidance.

For those of you who have already taken our Whole Foods Nutrition Program, you might want to consider the new Optional Session 5 - Nourishing Steps Shopping Excursion outlined below.

Whole Foods Nutrition Program

Wednesday, September 14^th 6:30 - 7:30 pm

$100 for 4 sessions/$30 for one session.

This program provides intensive instruction on how to transition to a nutrient dense eating program in 4 weekly 60 minute sessions. Required Pre-Reading: Healthy 4 Life Booklet $10.

Session 1 - Fundamentals of a Healthy Diet

Learn the difference between traditional and modern diets and the dramatic impact each diet has on your health. We'll show you how to confidently take charge of your health one meal at a time. Get ready to say goodbye to dull, lifeless food and welcome nutritious and satisfying food back into your life!

Session 2 - Creating a Whole Foods Kitchen

Learn how to set up a Whole Foods Kitchen to help you build a solid nutrition program. Find out "What's In & What's Out" and where to find what you need when you need it.

Session 3 - Transitioning to a Nutrient Dense Traditional Diet

With the fundamentals in place, we'll delve more deeply into how to make a smooth transition toward optimum nutrition. Learn the real facts behind some hotly contested nutrition trends and issues so you can make the right food choices and start feeling the positive effects of great nutrition as a result.

Session 4 - Planning & Preparing Meals

This session will pull it all together by providing you with meal and snack suggestions, teaching you proper food preparation techniques and providing a variety of products to sample, all to put you on the fast track to optimal nutrition.

NEW! Optional Session 5

Nourishing Steps Shopping Excursion ($35 each - minimum of 3 people - for a 90 minute session)

Join our Nutrition Counselor on a field trip to her favorite local shopping venues to find the most nutritious foods possible. If interested, please call for a schedule of upcoming Excursions. The Whole Foods Nutrition Program is a prerequisite for this session.

NEW! In-Home Kitchen Transition

$60 - ($30 each for 3 or more people)

Our Nutrition Counselor will spend an hour in your kitchen reviewing your existing food selections, helping you say goodbye to what is not nourishing you and suggesting more nutrient dense whole food options. It's out with the old and in with the new and nutritious. Invite a few friends along for a little nutritional bonding and a memorable time! Call to schedule your Kitchen Transition today!

Whole Food Essentials Starter Kit - $95

Includes all the essentials you'll need to transition to a nutrient dense nutrition program, including: Coconut

Healthy 4 Life Booklet
Coconut Oil
Celtic Sea Salt
Raw Honey
Apple Cider Vinegar
Kelp*
Cod Liver Oil Capsules

*Kelp is not indicated for inflammatory thyroid conditions. Check with Dr. Dan first if you have been diagnosed with such a condition.

Starter Kits can be ordered at the front desk. They make exceptional gifts for any occasion!

Personalized Nutrition Consultation

$60 for a 60 minute session - $200 for 4 sessions

This one hour session will give you all the basics you need to transition to a nutrient dense eating program. Sign up for 4 sessions and get the intensive instruction offered in our group program - totally customized to your personal needs. Schedule your Personalized Nutrition Consultation today!

Coming Soon! Nutrient Dense Gourmet Cooking Classes with Dr. Dan

We're cooking up something special for you starting in October. Join us for a culinary event you won't want to miss. Dr. Dan and his staff will show you how to prepare all the nutrient dense basics and some delicious snacks and meals you'll want to incorporate into your eating program. From soup to nuts, healthy eating never tasted so good. A sampling of what will be covered:

· Savory Pumpkin Soup · Simple and Nutritious Snacks

· Healthy Breakfast Choices · Herbed Brown Rice with Nuts

· Luscious Entre' Salads · Delicious Probiotic Rich Smoothies

· Assorted Nut Tray

Stay tuned! More details to follow in the next Dr. Dan's Newsletter.

From Dr. Dan's Kitchen - Summer

Gazpacho Soup

So refreshing on a warm summer evening!

3 Large ripe tomatoes, core and chop

(reserve 1-2 tsps and mince for topping)

1 Sweet red pepper, seeded and chopped

(reserve 1-2 tsps and mince for topping)

1 Medium yellow onion, peeled and chopped

1 Shallot, peeled and chopped

3 Garlic cloves

1 Large cucumber, peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped (reserve 1-2 tsps and mince for topping)

¼ Cup red wine vinegar

¼ Extra virgin olive oil

1 Cup tomato juice

Celtic sea salt to taste

Fresh ground black pepper to taste

Pinch of Cayenne

4 ice cubes

Optional - chopped chives, parsley and lime slices for additional topping

Place all ingredients, except toppings and ice cubes in a blender or food processor and puree. Prepare 2 serving bowls and place 2 ice cubes in each bowl. Add 1 cup of gazpacho mixture and top each bowl with mixture of toppings and enjoy! Serves 4.

There you have it! How about inviting some friends over for Summer Gazpacho Soup, Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread topped with delicious Pastured Butter and, of course, stimulating conversation!

I hope you thoroughly enjoy the remainder of your summer,

Dr. Dan