By Zumba with Christine October 12, 2015
I started Pilates over a year now and all of that time it has been with Ansley. I was working hard to get my core strong and Ansley's method and approach are both gentle and effective. I started taking her J + W = B class which is a great burn in addition to my regular Pilates classes. My back pain I started with is long gone. The classes are very small and lots of individual attention. Ansley cares about everyone of her students and provides modifications as necessary. I highly recommend this Pilates studio! ...read more
By JessLynn August 27, 2015
I always feel better after a class at Joie de Vivre Pilates! The variety and gentleness of routines in class have helped my body lengthen, tone and target trouble areas helping to reduce chronic pain. At the end of a pilates class, I have had an active massage. Thank you! ...read more
By Insightful Solutions Counseling by Ana Champagne/Bilingual Spanish February 05, 2014
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Clinton Bartok L.AcMaria feels fatigued especially after meals, she is constipated, gets heartburn, is losing hair and has intense sugar cravings. She has a very difficult time losing weight even though she eats well and exercises frequently. After visiting with her doctor and running a blood test to check for hypothyroidism she was told that her thyroid markers were normal, and she needed to relax more and take laxatives for the constipation. Maria was very frustrated with this diagnosis because she has felt this way for some time and it keeps getting worse.Determined to get better and figure out why she feels the way she does Maria sought out an acupuncturist nearby. Her acupuncturist, also practicing functional medicine, immediatly ordered an expanded blood panel and an adrenal stress index. It was discovered that she had high levels of TPO (Thyroid Peroxidase) antibodies, TH1 dominance (high cytotoxic Tcells and natural killer cells), and high cortisol levels. In other words she has Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease, and insuline resistance. Maria's situation is all too common. Our lab ranges used to be a lot more narrow 50yrs ago as opposed to now. Our health system is missing Thyroid conditions and insulin resistance as a result. Here are the statistics for Thyroid conditions in the US Hypothyroid-1.75 millionHyperthyroid 275,000Goiter 22 millionThyroid Cancer- 15,000Death due to thyroid cancer 2,00099% of nodules are non-cancerous24:1 females to males90% hypothyroid have Hashimoto’s (and don’t know it)#1 reason is autoimmune disease It is unlikely that the thyroid gland is the only tissue under attack under these circumstances. Physician’s can’t diagnose autoimmune disease in the current western model until it has already attacked the thyroid=Hashimoto's, cartilage=Arthritis, islet cells=Diabetes, myelin sheath=MS etc. Many times patients take more meds for their thyroid but the immune system continues to attack the gland, therefore the symptoms remain or even worsen. The question is why is this happening? It’s because MD’s aren’t running full panels on the thyroid because it doesn’t change the course of treatment. Patients will still continue on Synthroid and Armour and just increase doses as time goes on. It doesn’t change the course of treatment because doctors are not checking their immune system activity. Doctors test TSH and T4 levels on a regular exam but, leave out T3 uptake, total T4, total T3, reverse T3 and TAA/TPO antibodies. Antibodies are the big one with autoimmune hashimotos, but immune cytokines (chemical messengers) are also important to test in order to know what nutritional compounds to give a patient. There are a lot of undiagnosed cases of Hashimoto’s in the US. When I first learned of this and started testing patients, I found that 1/3 of my patients had Hashimoto’s and didn’t know it. Once I began treating them appropriately with Chinese herbs and nutritional compounds, their symptoms and labs improved. Although adequate iodine consumption is important for thyroid hormone production and iodine deficiency being the most common cause of hypothyroidism worldwide, it's important to understand that supplemental use in autoimmune Hashimoto’s is contraindicated. Iodine is the major cofactor and stimulator for TPO. TPO is the enzyme that is under attack with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Increased iodine intake therefore increases the immune attack on the thyroid and is like throwing gasoline on a fire. This can lead to alternating hyper function autoimmune response destroying the thyroid further, and hypo function. This emphasizes the importance of ordering the proper blood panels to determine the best approach to helping someone overcome this illness that affects so many Americans. Functional medicine deals with the early stages of disease and stresses healthy levels on lab reports rather than pathological levels. To your health, Clinton Bartok L.Ac For more information and to schedule a consultation please contactAcupuncture and Holistic Health CenterDenver, CO Atinfo@acupunctureholistichealthcenter.com ...read more
By Acupuncture and Holistic Health Center March 30, 2012
Does your Holistic Practitioner look at Biofilms before treating? What are Biofilms?-Biofilms are a protective layer that surround bacteria from being killed.-Bacterias secrete biofilms to protect themselves.-a variety of bacteria can bind together inside biofilms. Why do Bacteria Make Biofilms?-Biofilms protect pathogenic bacteria from being killed with supplements or western medication.-Bacteria has the ability to spread throughout the body and all organ systems with this protective layer.-Biofilms can resist the attack of the immune system and antibiotics, leading to a lesser resistant on healing. The Facts on Biofilms-99% of bacteria make biofilms.-Microbiologists have researched only free-floating individual bacteria in labs.-99% of all microbial activity uses biofims.-In your body, bacteria migrates using biofilms and behave differently than single isolation in labs. Biofilm Info-Dental plaque is the most common biofilms in which teeth decay.-Biofilms can contaminate any medical device inserted into the body, think about MRSA and the resistance to all antibiotics except Vancomycin. MRSA creates a biofilm protective layer against treatment; if only doctors would understand this protective biofilm.-Electronically, biofilms can corrode the conductors and interfere with electronic signals.-Bacteria can survive and multiply without harm with this protective layer.-The sticky coat of amour made from polysaccharides makes them more powerful to combat.-When biofilms aggregate, they can congest organs, glands, air and blood passage ways, and can ultimately be deadly.-Biofilms protect against antibiotics. How to Kill Biofilms-There are stabilized enzymes to kill biofilms. There are enzymes that can help clear infection related and stubborn biofilms in the gums, lymphatic system, neck, thyroid, stomach and intestines more importantly.-Western and most holistic practitioners aren't aware of biofilms as an integral part of healing and getting results, especially with gastrointestinal disorders.Please keep in mind that certain labs are reliable and others aren't. Make sure you are choosing a lab that has a good outcome and not a history of false negatives or positives. Trust in your practitioner to make that choice. You should choose based on your practitioners knowledge on different labs. Often times a practitioner will stick with one company and never question the results. Be sure your practitioner is always looking for the best lab results! You can contact Acupuncture Holistic Health Center for more information atinfo@acupunctureholistichealthcenter.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view itor call 303-304-0795 ...read more
By Acupuncture and Holistic Health Center March 30, 2012
Creative TransformationsHelping CSIGYs heal, thrive and realize their dreams«Creating Beauty from Life’s Scraps: The Foggy Days QuiltAre you facing tough times? Do you know someone who is? ...read more
By Sharon M. Barnes, LCSW - Academy of Creative Living August 25, 2011
There are often times in many women’s lives when they need to dress nicely but don’t want to spend a lot of money. Whether a woman is shopping for clothes to wear to a new job, or for something to wear to a wedding, there are ways to find beautiful outfits to wear within anyone's budget, n... ...read more
Finding comfortable and stylish plus size clothing can be difficult. Many stores have a limited selection of plus size clothing, or may only have a few sizes. Knowing how to shop for clothing that looks well on your body type is the first step in finding the right styles. ...read more
