May is that miraculous month when nature really starts to happen. Along with mother nature’s shifts, we have some exciting things going on at Reboot Center for Innovative Medicine. If you haven’t been in to see us for a bit, be sure to scroll down for the latest, plus a few extra tips and tricks.
- Sonya Tsuchigane, licensed acupuncturist and East Asian Medicine / Traditional Chinese Medicine guru, will be seeing patients at Reboot Center starting May 1st.
- Our wonderful Jan will be handing over the managerial reigns to Andy, who will moving to Whidbey from Portland, OR, in early June. Welcome, Andy, to our neck of the woods!
- Carol Fowler will be back at RC at the end of May for breast, thyroid, and combo Thermography services.
- What is Forest Bathing??
- And a few smaller notes:
- We have LiverPro in stock now, for liver support & as a detoxification adjunct.
- In this day and age, detoxing ought to be a daily duty. Some how-tos below.
WELCOME SONYA!!
Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine services now available at Reboot Center.
Sonya Tsuchigane is a nationally board certified and licensed Acupuncturist. Receiving her Masters Degree in Oriental Medicine from Tri-State College of Acupuncture in New York City, Sonya has given over 2000 treatments at City Acupuncture New York focusing on women’s health and fertility, chronic pain, sports injuries, digestive complications, and emotional stress imbalances.
Prescription herbal formulas based in classical Chinese medicine, nutritional and lifestyle counseling, and trigger point acupuncture round out Sonya’s care modalities.
She is enthusiastic about joining Team Reboot and offering her services to Reboot Center patients and is offering a $110 Introductory Special through May 31. Email us your appt request or call (360) 331-2464 for more information or to schedule your appointment.
Depending upon your individual insurance policy, acupuncture may be insurance reimbursable. Please check with your individual policy for coverage and restrictions.
Non-Invasive Breast & Thyroid Screening available at Reboot Center May 23-24 only.
Thermography screening for breast changes is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to mammography, especially in the wake of an extensive review conducted by the Swiss Medical Board in 2013, published in February of 2014.
We are pleased to have this assessment tool available at the end of May.
To book your appointment or for more information, please call Carol at 206-734-6581 or visit the Vital Thermal Imaging website.
Forest Bathing: The Benefits of Being in Nature
by Dr. Nathan Armstrong
Have you heard of forest bathing? Also called “forest therapy,” it really just means spending time in the forest. But the term also refers to the health benefits we get by doing so. The concept comes from Japan, where, like in many other places, people recognized that they felt better and even physically healthier by spending more time outside in nature.
Our May supplement pick, ON SALE!
It isn’t too late…
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Enjoy up to 25% off LiverPro, while supplies last. Please mention the May Newsletter to receive the discount. Limit 2 per person. No Rx required. Not valid online.
Other liver support & detox tricks:
- Get plenty of rest.
- Drink nettle tea. There are plenty of nettles available in Whidbey’s (non-sprayed) backyards these days, for the daring and intrepid.
- Eat more garlic. The sulfur compounds in garlic are important for detoxification.
- Apply castor oil packs over the abdomen. Use cold-pressed oil, cover with a thin terry cloth, overlay a hot water bottle, and relax for 20 min while the castor oil works its magic.
- Avoid unnecessary exposure to chemicals: use gentler cleaning products.
- Undergo a cleanse or fast (consult your doc first).
- Take regular or infrared saunas.
IMPORTANT:
Due to the managerial shifts, clinic hours are changing a bit during the interim.
We’ll be open during these times:
Tues 9-12 & 1-7
Wed-Sat 9-12 & 1-5
Please stop by to meet Sonya (starting May 1) and Andy (starting June 12); we’d love to see you. And, we wish you all a wonderfully healthy Spring!
In health and wellness,
Dr. Jennifer & Team Reboot
![What can cause suboptimal brain function? 🧠
Suboptimal brain function can have several causes. Some of the most common factors that can negatively impact brain function include:
→ Lack of sleep or poor sleep quality
→ Poor nutrition; so many of us in the developed world are ‘overfed but undernourished’
→ Chronic or long-term stress
→ Sedentary lifestyle
→ Chronic health conditions
→ Mental health conditions
→ Environmental factors [mold toxins, heavy metals, and industrial chemicals]
Taking care of your physical and mental health can positively impact your brain function. And optimizing your brain function before you show signs of cognitive decline and help you maintain more significant brain function for longer.
If you’re ready to give your brain a boost, I recommend getting started sooner rather than later.
You can begin boosting your brain’s performance and resilience with these four easy strategies. ⬇️
1. Exercise Regularly
2. Practice Good Sleep Habits
3. Eat a Nutrient-Dense Diet
4. Engage in Mental Stimulation
For more information on how to boost your brain. Click LINK IN BIO and read my latest blog now.](https://rebootcenter.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
What can cause suboptimal brain function? 🧠
Suboptimal brain function can have several causes. Some of the most common factors that can negatively impact brain function include:
→ Lack of sleep or poor sleep quality
→ Poor nutrition; so many of us in the developed world are ‘overfed but undernourished’
→ Chronic or long-term stress
→ Sedentary lifestyle
→ Chronic health conditions
→ Mental health conditions
→ Environmental factors [mold toxins, heavy metals, and industrial chemicals]
Taking care of your physical and mental health can positively impact your brain function. And optimizing your brain function before you show signs of cognitive decline and help you maintain more significant brain function for longer.
If you’re ready to give your brain a boost, I recommend getting started sooner rather than later.
You can begin boosting your brain’s performance and resilience with these four easy strategies. ⬇️
1. Exercise Regularly
2. Practice Good Sleep Habits
3. Eat a Nutrient-Dense Diet
4. Engage in Mental Stimulation
For more information on how to boost your brain. Click LINK IN BIO and read my latest blog now.
Q: What is your “why”? Why do you do what you do and how does that impact your work?
A: I’ve wanted to be a physician since I was a kid. I have my mom to thank for that- she would treat my brother and me with herbs from the garden when we had minor illnesses, rather than go the conventional route.
Since I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by natural methods of healing, especially with the use of herbs. I love being part of people’s health transformations, seeing them move from a state of being tethered to their pharmaceuticals (without necessarily feeling better for it), to regained vitality and freedom from ‘dis-ease.’
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The first step on your longevity health journey is knowing which biomarkers offer the most information regarding your health status.
I recommend the following nine tests, which include hormonal, cardiovascular, immune, inflammatory, and other markers, to establish a baseline health status and to repeat them at least every six months, especially when you’re on a mission to reverse chronic disease and/or your biological age.
Swipe left for 9 Essential Blood Tests for Longevity.
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❗Approx. 30% of adults have symptoms of insomnia
❗Approx. 10% of the population may suffer from long-standing insomnia
❗Insomnia costs the workforce $63.2 billion per year in lost productivity
Insomnia is defined as: “Difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, or both, despite adequate opportunity and time to sleep, leading to impaired daytime functioning.”
Sounds like you?
I see lack of good sleep likely undermining or being a contributing factor in many conditions, including chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression, and IBS.
In fact, studies have shown that ongoing sleep deficiency is linked to an increased risk of heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, and stroke. Insomnia can also increase the risk of car crashes, work-related accidents, and cancer.
Here are the recommended number of hours of sleep per age group:
💤0-1 year: 12-16 hours/day (including naps)
💤1-3 yrs: 11-14 hours/day (including naps)
💤3-5 yrs: 10-13 hours/day (including naps)
💤6-12 yrs: 9-12 hours/day
💤13-18 yrs: 8-10 hours/day
💤Adults: 7-8 hours/day
Are you getting enough sleep? How many hours of sleep do you average a night? Let me know in the comments.
This Jicama Cilantro Salad is a truly healing dish, and easy to whip up.
It`s got crunch, amazing flavor, looks beautiful, and boasts some tang with the dressing.
Why I love it?
💥Jicama is packed with nutrients, including vitamins C and E, folate, potassium, magnesium, and beta-carotene.
💥Cilantro leaves contains vitamins A, C, and K, folate, potassium, and manganese.
💥It`s high in inulin, a prebiotic fiber, which helps nourish the good gut bacteria.
Get the recipe now via LINK IN BIO.
“You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right.” - Rosa Parks
Tag a woman below that gives you strength ⬇️
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One piece of advice I give to ALL patients ⤵
Heal your gut; it’s the gatekeeper.
If your gut is healthy, your body as a whole will have a much easier time healing. If your gut is unwell, it’s nearly impossible for the body as a whole to be truly well.
Give this post a LIKE if you agree. ❤️
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Pickled garlic is extra potent as it is packed with probiotics but fun to eat on its own as it is milder than fresh, raw garlic.
Directions:
📌 Place garlic and optional ingredients into the pint jar.
📌Add the apple cider vinegar until the cloves are covered. Leave ¼” of space at the top of the jar.
📌Close the lid and leave the jar in a dark, room temperature location for two weeks.
📌After two weeks, place in your refrigerator for two more weeks.
Tag a friend below to share this recipe ⤵
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What are nootropics? 🧐
Nootropics are a diverse group of supplements and compounds that work to improve your cognitive health.
Nootropic supplements can be used in healthy individuals seeking to improve memory or enhance cognition in addition to helping individuals experiencing cognitive impairment. Many nootropics benefit the brain and your overall health, while others encourage a healthy balance of the nutrients required by the brain.
How do nootropics help the brain? 🧠
Each nootropic works somewhat differently, and there is ongoing research on many of them. However, we do know that nootropics can help improve the brain’s supply of glucose and oxygen, improve blood flow to the brain, prevent damage to the nervous system, and more.
Click LINK IN BIO for 12 of my favorite nutrients for improving cognitive health.
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👉 Interested in a hybrid, team-based, collaborative approach to your health care?
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At the Reboot Center, we assess and treat the unique individual that YOU are. Our assessment tools enable us to recognize the nature of the dysfunction and imbalance in your body.
Hit the contact button to learn more about the center and how I can help in your health journey.
Autophagy is a critical process of cellular self-cleaning.
Imagine what your house would look like if you never took out the trash. Well, our bodies don`t do well with junk accumulating inside of them either.
So why is autophagy important?
Well, for your body to sustain itself, the process of automatic maintenance is super critical. It`s actually one of the most important biological processes. When stuff wears out and accumulates inside of your cells, your body knows it needs to deal with them
When you have problems with autophagy, you are at greater risk for chronic degenerative diseases like osteoporosis, Alzheimer`s, heart disease, and diabetes.
The average person in modern society eating a modern industrial diet rarely goes into autophagy, if ever. Here`s some tips to get you into an autophagy:
➡️ Fasting
➡️ A focused keto diet.
➡️ Coffee and green tea
➡️ Turmeric, resveratrol, and berberine supplements.
➡️ Exercise Regularly [HIIT Training]
Interested in learning more? Schedule a free consultation today and let’s get your health back on the right track.
6 Things to Avoid for Cognitive Health ⤵
Memory loss and decreased brain power do not have to be a given as we age!
We can help control our cognitive health and utilize many of the nootropics we previously reviewed. However, you can also help maintain your brain health by avoiding these six things:
📌 Glyphosate. Glyphosate is a widely used herbicide associated with various mood disorders, cancer, and kidney damage and is believed to be a primary environmental factor associated with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
📌 Heavy metals. Heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, and aluminum, can build toxic levels in the body and brain, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, memory loss, muscle weakness, and much more. To prevent the accumulation of heavy metals in the body, avoid eating foods high in metals, including the larger fish (blue fin tuna, American eel, shark, and swordfish), rice, non-organic vegetables.
📌 MSG. MSG is a food additive found in many processed foods. Even though the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers MSG safe to consume, some studies have indicated that MSG may contribute to obesity, nervous system disorders, and metabolic conditions.
📌 Fluoride. High fluoride levels can cause neurotoxicity in adults and negatively impact cognitive development in children.
📌 Artificial sweeteners. Artificial sweeteners have been linked to cognitive and behavioral concerns causing symptoms such as seizures, migraines, anxiety, and depression.
📌 Alcohol. Regular overconsumption of alcohol (more than 2 drinks per day) is associated with cognitive decline. One recent study found that having just three cans of beer a week can be linked to having higher levels of iron stored in the brain, and that this iron accumulation can lead to cognitive decline.
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📌 New Recipe | Pickled Garlic
Garlic is a massively potent antiviral and antibacterial. I use garlic daily in my cooking, because it is SOOO delicious and amazing for the body.
Pickled garlic is extra potent as it is packed with probiotics but fun to eat on its own as it is milder than fresh, raw garlic.
Try this delicious pickled garlic recipe! Perfect for a quick and easy snack or side dish.
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Did you know… aspects of cognitive health like memory, behavior, and concentration can all be improved with quality brain nutrition found in nootropic supplements.
To help you identify the nutrients that might support your needs, we’ve compiled a list of 12 essential nutrients for improving cognitive health.
Here are 12 of my favorite nutrients for improving cognitive health:
1. Resveratrol
2. CoQ10
3. Glycine
4. NMN
5. Melatonin
6. Magnesium
7. Lithium Orotate
8. DHA and EPA
9. Taurine
10. Bioidentical Hormones
11. Acetyl-L-Carnitine
12. Glutathione
For more information on each nutrient and six things to AVOID for cognitive health → click LINK IN BIO.
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Parkinson`s disease.....a gut disorder?? A recent large-scale analysis of the intestinal microbiome of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) was recently published in Nature Communications.
This was the largest dataset to be published to-date, and pointed to widespread dysbiosis (aka. lack of intestinal microbial balance) in people with Parkinson`s disease. This dysbiosis is thought to interfere with the function of the enteric (gut) nervous system, which can then affect the brain down the road.
Root cause medicine - here`s to the WHY of your "dis-ease": get a comprehensive gastrointestinal analysis: know all about your microbial balance, inflammatory factors, digestive markers, leaky gut and enteric immune status, and more.
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February is National Heart Month ❤️
Cardiovascular health is essential to overall well-being. Heart risks include:
→ high blood pressure
→ high blood lipids
→ high blood sugar
→ being overweight
→ inflammatory diet/lifestyle
For a healthy heart, here are the top 3 things I suggest:
→ Maintain a good diet and regular exercise
→ Reduce stress/anger
→ Target issues with advanced cardiovascular health tests
Naturopathic integrative medicine offers a wealth of nutritional, herbal, and homeopathic support to address all of these risk factors, without pharmaceuticals. There are far too many wonderful ways to support the cardiovascular system to mention here, and treatment is always customized to you as an individual.
Worried about your heart health, schedule an appointment today via LINK IN BIO.
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How do we overcome chronic brain fog?
Step 1 → AVOID all potential enemies, all potential triggers as much as possible. Toxins, heavy metals, environmental pollutants, bad chemicals that we call food.
Step 2 → HELP the mitochondria kind of fight with the current enemies in the system and build up these mitochondrial entities, these organelles, so that they’re resilient. This will help get our energy back.
Brain fog clears some of the key nutrients that help us to get our mitochondria back into this energy production mode. They include simple things like:
→ vitamin C
→ Selenium
→ Zinc
→ Acetylcysteine
→ alpha lipoic acid.
→ fulvic acid
→ Jining
→ Ola
→ glutathione
→ vitamin E
→ omega fatty acids
Coq10 and PQQ : two critical supplements for increasing the number of mitochondria in our cells.
At Reboot Center, I aim to give you the tools you need to empower wellness by assessing your unique health status and developing a tailored wellness plan.
Why does my brain feel foggy? 🧠
Brain fog, or just regular chronic fatigue, my main question is why does the person have this fatigue at all.
Fatigue is a mitochondrial dysfunction. Mitochondria → called the powerhouses of the cell are these teeny tiny little organelles and they produce energy by taking our food and converting it into ATP, which is energy that our cells can use.
Well, we have to help our mitochondria move from fight or flight response, you know, combating the enemy response into energy production mode. And part of the reason why we don’t have energy is because our mitochondria aren’t in energy production mode.
Do you have brain fog 🤯 , let’s chat.
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Here’s a powerful tea to warm you up on those chilly mornings.
What makes this tea so special?
📌 Dried ginger is considered more warming than fresh
📌 Goji berries are considered to nourish the eyes and blood
📌 Licorice and red jujube dates are harmonizing herbs that help assist the king herbs to their full potential
📌 Dried ginseng root is considered a king herb that travels to all 12 channels
Reminder: if you are experiencing heat symptoms such as night sweats or excessive dryness or thirst, reduce warm and hot ingredients in general.
Your health is your best asset!
The basic sort of way to move towards good health can be broken down into three parts.
#1 Take in good clean energy that then converts into healthy cellular energy. That’s primarily in the form of food. Food is your best medicine.
#2 That food and clean energy has to be able to be distributed throughout the body and go into the cells so that the cells can thrive. Getting to basic cellular health is super critical.
#3 Minimizing the effect that negative agents toxins have on the ability for the cells to produce energy. So minimizing the amount of toxins takes energy out of our cells,
Toxins include:
→ heavy metals
→ environmental pollutants
→ electromagnetic radiation
→ viruses, bacteria
We have to cleanse the system, minimize/avoid those toxins in the first place and detoxify them in the second place so that they don’t sap our energy stores.
[SAVE THIS LIST] → Incorporate more magnesium into your health regimen with these magnesium-rich foods.
Here are a few of the conditions that could be tied to a deficiency of magnesium:
→ Osteoporosis
→ Headaches and migraines
→ PMS
→ Type II diabetes
→ Hypertension
→ Arrhythmia
Magnesium deficiency is rampant in the U.S., with an estimated 60% of individuals having suboptimal intake, and most don’t even know it!
Common reasons for magnesium deficiency include:
→ Excess alcohol consumption
→ Fewer than 3 servings of veggies daily
→ Poor digestion and/or absorption of nutrients
Remember: food is one’s best medicine! Save this list for future reference.
Extra Easy Keto Vegan Tortillas Directions:
📌 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
📌 In a medium mixing bowl, add the dry ingredients and mix.
📌 Add ½ cup water and the oil and mix by hand until thoroughly combined. Add more water as needed until the dough holds together but is not too wet. Knead dough for 2-3 minutes, form into a ball, then cut into six equal pieces.
📌 Roll each of the six smaller sections of dough into balls, then push them down onto parchment paper with the back of your hand, forming flattened circles, approx. 1/8″ thick (or use a tortilla press lined with parchment paper if you have one).
📌 Line a baking tray with parchment paper, then transfer each of the tortillas carefully onto it. Bake for 10 minutes, then flip and bake for another 5 minutes.
📌 The finished tortillas can be crisped or reheated in a very hot skillet for 30 seconds per side.
✨ Optional spices to mix and match: ¼ tsp cumin, ⅛ tsp turmeric, 1 Tbsp black sesame seeds, 2 Tbsp fresh chopped basil, cilantro, or parsley, pinch of pepper. ✨
Enjoy!
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[SAVE THIS] 6 Non-Toxic, Simple Cleaning Recipes for a Healthier Home.
Check out the labels on your cleaning products.
Did you know that the average cleaner contains over 60 toxic chemicals?
If you want to get toxins out of your home, protect yourself and the environment, swipe left for 6 simple recipes to replace conventional cleaners, at a fraction of the cost.
And, they’re fun to make!
Spread the word → tag a friend below.
Own your health. Otherwise, someone else will own your disease. // LIKE if you agree. 🫶🏻
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