TIMC Offers New Procedure That Reduces Pain with a Phenomenal Success Rate

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Jun 102013

Mannitol Injection Therapy is Dramatically Effective for Treating Most Injuries;
TIMC Patients Cry Tears of Joy at the New Technique’s Rapid Results

(Middleburg Heights, OH) – Imagine if your nagging neck pain, agonizing headaches, problematic knee pain and low back pain were gone. Sound too good to be true? It isn’t for many across northeast Ohio who have taken advantage of a new procedure offered at the Tenpenny Integrative Medical Center (TIMC).

Mannitol Injection Therapy (MIT) is a new approach for eliminating neuralgias, musculoskeletal, and neuropathic pain. MIT, also known as Neural Prolotherapy, was developed by New Zealander, John Lyftogt, M.D. His extensive medical practice involved treating many professional athletes, which led him on a quest to find a non-pharmaceutical approach to Achilles tendon injuries. Since 2005, Lyftogt has published six studies in the Australasian Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine on the success of mannitol injection therapy, and he has expanded the technique to address pain in other areas of the body. At this time, fewer than 60 physicians in the U.S. have been trained on this technique.

MIT involves a series of micro-injections using a tiny needle to introduce the mannitol subcutaneously. The sugar solution bathes the nerves that course between the skin and the fascia, a tough tissue that surrounds the muscles.  MIT is nearly painless and does not involve injecting tendons or scars. Because the solution is washed out of the body naturally within 24 hours, it is safe to use with diabetics.

Dr. Sherri Tenpenny, D.O., TIMC’s founder, says that clinical experience has shown the success rate can be has high as 85% after a series of 3 to 12 injections, meaning, 85% of patients will have resolution of their pain and return of function.

“It’s exciting to see patients struggle to walk to the treatment room, and leave with an immediate reduction in pain. This is an entirely new approach to pain and the results we are seeing are simply amazing,” said Tenpenny. “One woman had injured her back in an exercise class, and even after seeing a chiropractor and trying physical therapy, the pain was getting worse.  After her first 15-minute session, she sat in the chair comfortably for the first time in months. She literally cried for joy.”

Tenpenny went on to say, “Another patient experienced a dramatic drop in knee pain, while a third patient with serious neck issues has been able to resume normal duties at work. Another patient avoided elbow surgery because her pain was gone after two sessions.”
MIT can be used to address tension headaches and migraines, low back pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, carpal tunnel, and has even shown some success with diabetic and post-chemotherapy neuropathies.

“This is the most fun I’ve had in medicine in years,” Tenpenny said.  “It’s so rewarding to offer our patients a treatment that is not painful and they see immediate relief.”

To find out more, contact Tenpenny Integrative Medical Center at 440-239-3438.

 

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Breast and Heart Health, Issues of Concern For Females During National Women’s Health Month

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May 202013

Tenpenny Integrative Medical Center Offers Programs to Encourage
Women to Make Health a Priority; Live Happier, Healthier Lives

(Middleburg Heights, OH) – The recent choices made by Angelina Jolie have heightened the focus on the health of women. May is National Women’s Health Month, an opportune time for women to realize that they must first take care of themselves to successfully take care of their families.

“In my many years as a pediatrician, I have had the opportunity to meet thousands of mothers,” said Dr. Janet Levatin, M.D., of the Tenpenny Integrative Medical Center (TIMC).  “I admire and respect all mothers because they work so hard and are so wonderfully protective of their infants and children, but many of them need to take better care of themselves.”

Levatin said breast and cardiovascular health are major issues for TIMC’s female clientele.  Both rank high nationally as leading killers of women, which makes the suburban Cleveland-based center’s Women’s Health Program a key tool for women in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Among the alternatives to identify breast abnormalities is thermography, a technique for detecting heat-emitting areas in the breast.  A thermogram is an infra-red image that identifies subtle changes in the tissues that could be a dilated blood vessel, area of inflammation, and infection or even a possible tumor. Thermography differs from mammography in more than one way.

“Unlike a mammogram, a thermogram involves no pain, no radiation and no breast compression,” Levatin said. “Breast thermography was FDA approved in 1982 as an adjunctive tool to be used for breast health. The scan can identify subtle changes many years before they are identified on a mammogram. A woman then has time to change her diet, and institute a supplement and life style program to restore the tissues. While mammograms can be useful, they are a late test, meaning, they often fail to identify the earliest changes that can be addressed noninvasively. In addition, mammography often detects a ‘problem’ that leads to many unnecessary procedures.”

Heart disease is another silent killer of women.  TIMC offers two unique blood profiles that are far more advanced than the routine testing cholesterol testing used by conventional doctors.  One is the VAP cholesterol profile from Atherotech; the other is from California-based Berkeley Heart Lab.  Both allow TIMC to examine more accurately the lipid levels and develop patient-specific programs for heart health.

“We’re starting to use genomic testing to determine whether a low-dose aspirin plan or supplements and dietary changes are the best options,” Levatin said.  “Many people eat who even eat an organic diet a diet may be missing the nutrients they need, which can lead to cardiovascular, metabolic, and weight problems. Using our unique tests, we can help patients with a program designed specifically for their needs.”

About Dr. Janet Levatin, M.D.
Dr. Janet Levatin is a holistic pediatrician and homeopathic physician who treats both children and adults. Previously, she was in private practice outside of Boston, Massachusetts, for almost 25 years prior to joining TIMC. She attended college at the University or Rochester (NY), and medical school at George Washington University School of Medicine. She completed a pediatric internship and residency at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 1986, and has been certified as a Homeopathic Master Clinician for over 10 years.

About the Tenpenny Integrative Medical Center (TIMC)
Tenpenny Integrative Medical Center, formerly OsteoMed II, is a multi-disciplinary health center located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. The center delivers personalized, holistic medical care and partners with each person to help them achieve optimal health without pharmaceutical drugs in areas of asthma, allergies, children’s health, ADD/ADHD, fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, thyroid and adrenal health restoration, and more. TIMC offers medically-supervised detoxification and weight loss programs. For more information, call 440-239-3438 or visit the TIMC website at www.tenpennyimc.com

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Spring Allergy Sufferers: Find Relief Without Medication

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May 152013

Symptoms from All Types of Allergens are Eliminated with Noninvasive Treatments from the Tenpenny Integrative Medical Center

(Middleburg Heights, OH) – This year’s allergy season is off to a fast start.  Some 90 million people suffer from environmental allergies, making pain and discomfort common companions as the seasons change. While over-the-counter and prescription drugs provide temporary relief for consumers, medications are not a solution to allergy-based problems.

“You don’t have to live with allergies and take drugs that can have significant side effects,” said Sandi Asazawa, P.A., of the Tenpenny Integrative Medical Center (TIMC) in Middleburg Heights.  “We have 15 years of experience using our noninvasive method to resolve symptoms associated with spring and fall allergies. In fact, people have come from more than 40 states and 12 countries to go through our program, get relief without drugs or shots.”

The Tenpenny Sensitivity Reduction Technique (T-SRT) is a unique, noninvasive treatment method.  Kinesiology, commonly known as muscle testing, is used to identify which allergens are causing a reaction. A proprietary system of tapping on specific acupuncture points adjusts the body’s response to allergens, so the patients become symptom-free. In addition to pollen and grasses, T-SRT can remove sensitivities to hundreds of food and environmental allergens.

Melinda D. traveled from Indiana and said the T-SRT program was an “answer to a prayer” for relief of her decades-long allergies.

“I have been allergic to mold, indoor dust, latex and rubber for almost 30 years,” she said.  “After T-SRT, I went into a tire store and has no reactions.  Before my treatments, I would have been sick within two minutes. I’m so happy to have relief.”

On average, a patient undergoes 12 treatments; annual checkups are then recommended. “We call the annual visits a ‘tune up’, similar to going to the dentist to have your teeth cleaned. The T-SRT treatments are very long lasting. The money spent on the program truly is a long term investment in your health,” states Dr. Sherri Tenpenny, the founder of TIMC and developer of the program.

“These treatments are painless,” Asazawa said.  “At least one-third of our patients are children. The youngest child we’ve treated was only six months of age. She was suffering from reflux caused by a reaction to breast milk and was fine in only 3 treatments. I love working with this program because it helps people of all ages and with so many different sensitivities.”

While no treatment works 100% of the time, T-SRT has an overall success rate of nearly 85%.  A free, 15-minute phone consultation with Asazawa is all it takes to determine if T-SRT is the right for you.

About Sandi Asazawa, P.A.

Sandi Asazawa has been a physician assistant at Tenpenny Integrative Medical Center since 1999.  She graduated from Kent State University with degrees in psychology and Allied Health, and received her physician assistant degree from Cuyahoga Community College (also known as Tri-C).

About the Tenpenny Integrative Medical Center (TIMC)

Tenpenny Integrative Medical Center, formerly OsteoMed II, is a multi-disciplinary medical clinic located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. The center delivers personalized, medical care and partners with each person to help them achieve optimal health without pharmaceutical drugs. Areas of focus include asthma, allergies, children’s health, fibromyalgia, thyroid and adrenal health restoration and complex pain problems. TIMC offers medically-supervised detoxification and weight loss programs, and vaccine consultations. For more information, call 440-239-3438 or visit the TIMC website at www.tenpennyimc.com.

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Earth Day: A Reminder to Live More Sustainably

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Apr 222013

By Janet Levatin, MD

Today was Earth Day. Here are a few suggestions for helping and loving Earth while taking care of yourself in better ways.

1. Eat healthfully. Choose foods that are grown sustainably and preferably locally. When foods are grown with commercial pesticides and fertilizers, the process pollutes the earth and the chemical residues end up in your body. Foods that are grown far away and shipped long distances lack optimal vitamin and mineral content as they are picked before ripe and lose nutrition as they age. They also use precious fuel resources when trucked long distances. Choose locally or regionally grown food from reputable growers. Farmers markets and CSA (community supported agriculture) deliveries are great choices. Locally owned and managed markets often carry healthfully-sourced veggies and fruits.

2. Avoid chemicals whenever possible. Chemicals in our cleaning products, garden and lawn care products, and personal care products not only negatively impact us, but they pollute the earth. Fragrance chemicals found in cleaning and personal care products, for example, take many years to degrade in the environment, polluting ground water, and sickening animals. They accumulate in our bodies and lead to all kinds of health problems such as allergies, hormone imbalances, and cancer. Make simple choices such as cleaning with vinegar and baking soda; using organic lawn care; choosing natural bar soaps and shampoos instead of liquid versions; and moisturizing with coconut oil and shea butter.

3. Walk or bike if you can. Whenever possible, avoid using your car. Not only does this cut down on pollution, it’s also good exercise.

4. Green your medicine. Too many Americans are taking too many pharmaceuticals. Most chronic illnesses are lifestyle illnesses, meaning they can be reversed or healed with proper diet, nutritional supplements, and use of herbs and homeopathic remedies, acupuncture, chiropractic, and  energy healing to assist the body in healing itself.

 

Posted by Dr. Janet at 3:17 am

Summer Camp and Sports Physicals at TIMC… we heartily support those who decline vaccines

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Mar 142013

By Janet Levatin, MD, holistic pediatrician.

As a pediatrician, I offer school, camp, and sports physicals for children whose parents choose to not vaccinate. Many people do not know that vaccination is an elective procedure and is a choice… not a requirement. No matter what your child’s physician or school tells you, the law is clear on this point.

Vaccination laws vary by state, with most states offering a religious or philosophical exemption to parents. Ohio is one of the 19 progressive states that offers parents both philosophical and/or religious exemption options. Ohio law reads as follows: “A pupil who presents a written statement of the pupil’s parent or guardian in which the parent or guardian declines to have the pupil immunized for reasons of conscience, including religious convictions, is not required to be immunized.” This means that if you have examined the evidence, and decided the risk of the vaccine is greater than the risk of the illness, you can write a statement declining vaccines to submit to your local school. The law does not require you to state your specific philosophical or religious view, so you do not need to explain or defend your decisions.

Mayer Eisenstein, MD and his daughter, Jen Eisenstein, NP, of the Chicago Eisenstein Clinics also do not vaccinate children, and support a parent’s right to choose. Here is a quote about their work: “Dr. Eisenstein and his practice have cared for more than 50,000 children who were minimally or not vaccinated at all. There is virtually no autism, asthma, allergies, respiratory illness, or diabetes in his unvaccinated children, an impressive statistic when compared to national rates.”

My observations concur with the findings from Dr. Eisenstein’s practice. There is no doubt in my mind that vaccination contributes to these health problems, and more. It is important to educate yourself before submitting your child to any elective procedure, especially vaccination, which involves repeated injections of much foreign matter into the body. It is equally important to seek health care from a provider who supports the healthful ways you are raising your child.

I am here to answer your questions about healthful living while giving your child a check up, without any pressure to vaccinate. I view wellness visits, sports physicals and school check ups as a time to discuss nutrition, developmental milestones and wellness approaches for your child. It is a time for you AND your child to have a positive experience at a health care facility!

Call today to schedule your child’s annual checkup and get your forms signed for summer camp, sports programs, and the upcoming school year. One parent said to me recently, “Of course I bring my children to you…with your help, I am protecting my most precious investment!”

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Health Turn Around: Healthy Diet and Natural Therapies Save the Day

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Mar 022013

By Holistic Pediatrician, Janet Levatin, MD

A few months ago I posted a blog about an 18 month old little boy who was suffering from several chronic conditions. Bobby (not his real name) had allergies, eczema, asthma, gastro-esophageal reflux (GERD), growth failure, and recurrent strep throat and MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staph aureus) skin infections. Specialists had prescribed steroid creams, an inhaled medication called albuterol, oral and topical antibiotics, and medication for his GERD.

Not satisfied with his ongoing problems and all the medications he was prescribed, his mother sought alternative  care. I’m happy to report that with the dietary changes his mother made and the treatment plan I recommended, he is doing much, much better! Here are the elements of his program.

  1. Nutrition: Bobby’s mother suspected he was gluten sensitive. She had him tested and found he was positive for a gene that predisposes people to developing gluten sensitivity. He also had anti-gluten antibodies in a stool test, a diagnostic sign of gluten sensitivity. Since adopting a gluten-free diet, rich in organic, whole fruits and vegetables, he has had a growth spurt and and his GERD has resolved completely.
  2. Targeted Supplements: In addition to encouraging the gluten-free diet, I recommended Vitamin D, 2000 IU per day, and a high-quality probiotic. Vitamin D assists the immune system and is necessary for many other systems in the body to function optimally. Probiotics restore the vital balance of good bacteria in the gut, which had been disrupted by GERD medication and antibiotics. A healthy gut is critically important for healthy lungs and skin.
  3. Respiratory Care: In addition to the albuterol being used to suppress his episodic asthma symptoms, I prescribed nebulized glutathione. As explained by Dr. Mark Hyman, glutathione is the “mother of all anti-oxidants” and the body’s most important natural anti-inflammatory agent. It helps inflamed tissues to repair over time. Bobby used the nebulized glutathione three times per week as a routine and twice daily during acute asthma attacks. As the glutathione has healed his lungs, his asthma has nearly resolved and his need for albuterol treatments has dramatically decreased.
  4. Skin Care: To help Bobby’s skin, I advised the use of only simple, single-ingredient substances such as coconut oil or shea butter for moisturizing. Colloidal silver gel and calendula-containing Herbal Ed’s Salve were used on infection-prone areas, eliminating the need for topical antibiotics. All antibacterial soaps, hand sanitizers, and wipes were removed from the household, as these contribute to resistant bacteria such as MRSA. His mother also purchased a filter to remove chlorine from his bath water. Bobby’s skin is now normal, except for slight dryness, and he no longer has MRSA outbreaks.
  5. Homeopathy: I prescribed an individualized homeopathic remedy for Bobby, Kali carbonicum 200, one of the many remedies known for treating asthma, which he repeated periodically over time. I also prescribed him some combination remedies targeted at resolving Staph and Strep infections. Homeopathy is a 200-year-old system of medicine that is individualized to the person, and assists the body in correcting itself. It is safe, easy to administer, cost effective, and can be used with all other forms of treatment as it has no interactions. It is a perfect component to include in the treatment of any child with chronically poor health.

Within just a few months Bobby was growing well, his skin was mostly clear, and the asthma had nearly resolved. He has had no antibiotics since starting care with me, and rarely needs albuterol. I’ve shared this story to encourage parents to adopt dietary changes and a program of natural therapies if their children have been diagnosed with medical conditions, instead of believing a lifetime of prescription drugs and specialist appointments is inevitable. Instead, correct the underlying abnormalities and remove the causes of illness when possible. Our children’s health — and our future as humans — depend upon it.

Posted by Dr. Janet at 11:33 pm

February is Healthy Heart Month

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Feb 102013

By Dr Sherri Tenpenny, AOBNMM, ABIHM

Heart disease is a major problem in the US.

Every year, about 715,000 Americans have a heart attack. About 600,000 people die from heart disease in the United States each year-that’s 1 out of every 4 deaths. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. But no reason for despair. The right plan will get you and keep you on the right path!

Plan for Prevention

  • Get a VAPP cardiovascular blood assessment: This is the most comprehensive assessment available. In addition to routine cholesterol markers, The VAPP test clarifies risk and drives a personalized treatment approach based cardiometabolic risk. The VAPP test offered at TIMC also includes a full chemistry profile and 8 other advanced markers for heart disease. With insurance, the maximum out of pocket expense for this test is guaranteed to be only $39.
  • Eat a healthy diet. Choosing healthful meal and snack options can help you avoid heart disease and its complications. Be sure to eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables—and do your best to avoid the 4 Great Whites: white sugar, white flour, white rice and white cow’s milk. Gluten free and dairy free greatly diminish inflammation. Try it for 30 days and see how you feel.
  • Exercise regularly. Physical activity can help you maintain a healthy weight and lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Our new VibaBody Slimmer shortens your time at the gym to just 10 minutes, three times per week!
  • Monitor your blood pressure. High blood pressure often has no symptoms, so be sure to have it checked on a regular basis.  Important nutrients for lowering your blood pressure are magnesium; CoQ10 and Hawthorne berry extract.
  • Don’t smoke. Cigarette smoking greatly increases your risk for heart disease. If you don’t smoke, don’t start. If you do smoke, quit as soon as possible.  Our acupuncturist, Linda Corlett, offers an easy, 3 session smoking cessation program.
  • Manage your blood sugar. Monitor your blood sugar and HbA1C levels closely. Diabetes is a silent killer…and we have answers to your diabetes problem to resolve it, once and for all.

This February, take control of your heart health. Those who love you will be glad you did.

Posted by Dr. Sherri at 4:12 am

Beating the Flu: There is a Better Way

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Feb 072013

By Janet Levatin, MD

Certain elements in our society seem to thrive on making us feel afraid. We are warned that if we don’t get the flu shot, we (or our children) may catch the flu and die. We are told that if we do get flu, we should treat it with the antiviral medication Tamiflu. The flu is presented as an aggressive virus, lurking around every corner, waiting to attack us and take us down. The flu shot is portrayed as the panacea for all this suffering. We are warned that without it, we will no doubt succumb to the “deadly” flu.

Many people, however, have become aware that flu shots are not only ineffective, but contain ingredients that can degrade our health, lead to devastating disability (such as Guillain Barre syndrome), or even death. We has also learned that Tamiflu has very limited effectiveness, has serious side effects, and is contributing to the rise of viruses that are resistant to treatment.

Instead of being taken in by all the hype, take matters into your own hands and stay healthy during the flu season by eating well, getting enough sleep, washing your hands, and maintaining a good vitamin D level. If you feel that something more is needed, homeopathy is the best choice. As a preventive, homeopathy boosts your resistance to influenza viruses; and should a viral illness catch up with you, homeopathic treatment can be individualized for your case.

There are a couple of homeopathic approaches to preventing influenza. One is to take homeopathic Influenzinum at regular intervals, such as weekly, during the flu season. Influenzinum is made from an extraordinarily small sample of  the influenza virus, and in this way it is similar to the vaccine. It is serially diluted and succussed (shaken with impact) until the actual virus is no longer present in the remedy, but its immune-stimulating properties remain. Unlike the flu vaccine it contains no actual flu virus and no toxic ingredients. Influenzinum can be take alone or in a combination homeopathic remedy such as GripiaPro or FlumaxPro (by Apex Energetics and available at TIMC). These combination remedies also contain Oscillococcinum which can be taken alone (to prevent flu if one is exposed, or has early flu symptoms), or in the combination remedies.

Homeopathy can work wonders to quickly you get back on your feet if a virus does get you down. Since homeopathy stimulates the body’s immune system and natural defense mechanisms, homeopathic treatment truly improves your health. Whether your illness is caused by influenza or an influenza-like virus does not matter: the treatment will work in either case. Here are a few commonly recommended flu remedies and their indications:

  • Gelsemium: this remedy is recommended for symptoms of feeling chilled, especially across the back; headache and heaviness of the eyelids; and low thirst. Other symptoms include feeling weak, sleepy, and lethargic.
  • Eupatorium perfoliatum: the person who needs this remedy feels chilled to his core but despite being chilly, will ask for cold food and drinks. In addition to a watery, runny nose, she will be very achy in her muscles, and even say her bones hurt. The person feels desperate due to the aches and pains.
  • Bryonia: the person who needs this remedy is typically warm and sweaty, feels dry and thirsty for large amounts of water. Instead of diarrhea, he may be constipated. All the body aches and pains are worse with movement: his chest will hurt when he coughs, and a headache, if present, will hurt more with sudden movement. He will be irritable and wish to be left alone.

Since homeopathics are diluted and work on the energy body, they are safe to give to children, elders, and pregnant or nursing women. The indicated homeopathic remedy should be taken under the tongue in the 30C or 30X potency, 3-4 times daily, with nothing else by mouth for at least 15 minutes before and after. It is safe to use these and other homeopathic remedies at home.

When other illnesses are involved, such as, asthma or bronchitis or GI symptoms, selecting the appropriate remedy can be more complex and require in-depth training. I can help you select the correct remedy if you need additional help.

Posted by Dr. Janet at 3:12 pm

Treating Infections with Homeopathy

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Jan 052013

By Janet Levatin, MD

Everyone gets run down from time to time, allowing a nasty virus to set up shop. The majority are self-limited illness that do not require antibiotics, usually resolving on their own without lasting consequences. Occasionally, bacteria can invade the tissues, leading to a more serious infection. While we are conditioned to seek out an antibiotic, homeopathy can be a better choice to unleash the body’s ability to gently but powerfully heal itself.

I would like to share a few recent experiences that demonstrate the effectiveness of homeopathy to treat patients with a variety of infections:

A 45-year old mother of three came to our Clinic with a significant sinus infection. She had a headache, her nasal passages were obstructed and the pain from her sinuses was radiating to her ears. She was run down, coughing, and simply felt miserable. After struggling for more than a week to overcome her symptoms, the infection had worn her down. She was ready for an antibiotic. Instead, I chose two individualized homeopathic remedies for her, one for her sinuses and the other to address her headache and malaise. In addition, I recommended a combination homeopathic spray formulation, an herbal cough medication and suggested that she increase her vitamin D to 10,000IU/day. Within 2 days, she was well enough to return to work and resume her usual schedule. Needless to say, she was very happy!

A second patient of mine was a 50-year old women with a history of recurrent bladder infections (UTIs). She had taken multiple courses of antibiotics over the last few years, with very little relief. Continuing the antibiotics was no longer an option because she was starting to experience significant allergic reactions to the drugs, including itchy rashes and very uncomfortable hot flashes. Household cleaning chemicals had begun to cause similar allergic reactions. The first homeopathic remedy I recommended gave her significant relief. But then she dyed her hair and both the bladder infection and the allergic symptoms returned with a vengeance. I then prescribe five remedies to be combined in water and a combination homeopathic spray formulated for UTIs. Within a week, her urine culture went from having a very significant level of bacteria to almost none. Her symptoms completely resolved and she also felt much more at ease.

And finally, a mother brought in her 5-year old child who had a cough, cold and ear pain. I diagnosed a double ear infection that appeared to have been brewing for a while. She was tired, cranky and struggling to keep up with her scheduled activities. I gave her two homeopathic remedies to alternate, one for her cough and one for her ear infection. I also recommended herbal ear oil and a prescription pain-relieving ear drops to use until the remedies and herbs had a chance to work. The family was planning to fly five days later, so timely relief was necessary. The mother called two days later to let me know the child was symptom free and that they were (happily) going to keep their vacation plans.

These are just few examples of the many children and adults I have treated homeopathically during my career. It is thrilling to witness the recovery power the body has without pharmaceuticals. The key is to provide the correct support for the body’s natural, self-healing mechanisms. Of course, it’s important to eat well, get enough sleep, handle stress effectively, take appropriate supplements and maintain a positive attitude to not get sick in the first place!

We hold places in the schedule every day to take care of acutely ill adults and children. Keep Tenpenny IMC in mind this winter if a bug gets hold of you and you’d like a health-conscious way to get well.

Posted by Dr. Janet at 3:00 pm

5 Tips for Sticking to Healthy Food this Holiday Season

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Dec 052012

By Janet Levatin, MD, Holistic Pediatrician and Homeopath

The holidays are here and with them come the challenges of healthful eating. Here are 5 tips to keep you on the path to continued good eating and good health through the end of the year and into 2013:

1. Set goals you can achieve. Write down any goals or cues that will be help YOU be successful. Put these goals on little sticky notes and post them in places you will see them often, especially your refrigerator door and bathroom mirror. Reviewing them frequently can have major positive effects on your ability to maintain healthy habits. As Napoleon Hill once said, “You get what you think about most of the time.”  If you have one strong temptation, set a goal to work on just one challenge.

Here are some examples:

  • Stay gluten-free (or soy-free, or dairy-free) no matter what.
  • Avoid all soda pop, including mixes with drinks and sips on an airplane.
  • Take only one dessert item at a party – and cut it in half.
  • Eat salads for lunch when a dinner party is coming up  in the evening.
  • As a way to track your progress, keep a diet log of all you eat and drink for the next 30 days.

2. Communicate your goals with family and friends. If you are gluten-free, have food allergies, or just want to avoid excess sugar, let the hosts of an event know your restrictions in advance. Everyone wants to have happy guests, and that way they can be prepared by having foods you can eat. Or, if you are hosting a dinner event, ask your guests in advance if they have any food restrictions. You will feel much better knowing that your guests are taken care of and that you are helping them stick to their diet goals.

3. Offer to bring the foods you can eat. If you have serious food challenges, offer to bring a dish to share that is safe for you, but also tasty so others will enjoy it as well. You will maintain your goals and be social at the same time.

4. Make it about the event and not about the food. So many holiday festivities are built around eating and drinking, and most holiday foods are high in sugar, fat and empty calories. This year create some new holiday traditions that focus less on food and more on activities, games, or interactions. Instead of preparing a sit-down dinner, make the meal a buffet, where everyone can eat the amount they want over time. Chances are everyone will snack and chat, eating less overall.

5. Plan a non-food reward for keeping your promise to yourself. Everyone deserves a reward for accomplishments. If you’ve maintained your weight (or even lost unwanted pounds) and you’ve stuck to your healthy eating goals during the holidays, give yourself a reward. Indulge in a massage, a spa day, a concert, a movie, a theater event, a new scarf, a nice piece of jewelry or a great new book. You have spent weeks taking care of others. Now, it’s time to take care of you!

Instead of setting new habits as a New Year’s Resolution, start now. Enter 2013 feeling great and with your resolutions already solidly in place.

Posted by Dr. Janet at 4:34 am
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