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The Weight Loss Battle – Case 3

Lei Gu, Naturopathic Doctor — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:48:47 +0000

40 yr old female client had issues of weight control ever since she was a teenager. Her lowest weight during adult life was 160 lbs. at the age of 18. The heaviest she’d been was 200 lbs. She reported being “constantly dieting all her life”. She started her treatments in November 2009, at which time she weighed 195 lbs.

Treatment: Nutritional counseling and weekly acupuncture (8 acupuncture treatments).

Results: By January 2010, she lost 11.5 lbs and weighed 183.5 lbs. Her most recent follow-up visit in May 2010 she happily reported that her weight stayed relatively the same with only small fluctuations of 2-3 pounds.

Menopausal Weight Gain – Case 4

Lei Gu, Naturopathic Doctor — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:45:36 +0000

51 year old female chief complaint was “post-menopausal weight gain” along with irritability as her main menopausal symptom. Her pulse was wiry and fast, her blood pressure was 130/85, and her Traditional Chinese Medical diagnosis was kidney yin deficiency and liver qi stagnation.

Treatment: Her treatment plan included dietary counseling, nutritional supplementation, acupuncture for hormone balancing.

Results: In January 2008, her hips measured 40”, and her waist 35”. By June 2008, her hip measurement decreased to 36” and her waist 30”. She lost a total of 9 inches. Her menopausal symptoms also improved

Journey To Cure Seminar Registration – The Holiday Series for Her

Sherry Chen, Naturopathic Doctor — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 04:11:00 +0000

How to Shed Pounds of Fat the Naturopathic Way

Lose Weight the Naturopathic Way

The holiday is just around the corner. Why not kick start it by joining Dr. Lei Gu for a weight loss talk and find out how you can fit into that holiday dress! Learn about the dangers of being over weight and the impact it can have on your life. Gain valuable knowledge of what foods to eat to jump start your metabolism and fight the bulge. Dr. Gu will also provide easy-to-follow wholesome tips on losing the weight and keeping it off.

Cost: $ 15.00 FREE

Door Prize: JC Weight Loss Program Supplements valued at $150.00 (Those that bring a friend will have double the number of entries)

Light refreshments provided

Location & Time: 120 Dallimore Circle, Unit 805 Saturday, October 2nd at 1:00 PM.

How to Super Charge Your Immune System this Holiday

Boosting Immune Function

Do you find you are the first to catch a flu or cold when the weather changes? Do you always catch the “dis-ease” when your neighbour accidentally sneezes on you? Does the words “year end” make you cringe as you can already picture yourself behind your desk trying to finish this year’s work only to look forward to next year’s? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you won’t want to miss Dr. Lei Gu’s talk on super charging your immune system.

Cost: $ 15.00 FREE

Free Sampling of “Change of Season Soup”

Light refreshments provided

Location & Time: 120 Dallimore Circle, Unit 805 Saturday Novermber 27th at 1:00 PM

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Abdominal Weight Loss – Case 2

Sherry Chen, Naturopathic Doctor — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:21:24 +0000

58 year old female client came in with chief complaint of abdominal fat that has always been present since a very young age. She described herself as looking “pregnant” when she was a little girl. She also reported coughing up a lot of phlegm in the mornings upon waking, migraine like head aches and difficulty falling asleep.

Treatment: JC Healthy weight loss program included dietary recommendations, exercise ( 15- 20 minutes of brisk walking or treadmill) 3 times a week. 10 treatments of acupuncture aimed at reducing abdominal fat ( client came in 2 times a week for a total of 5 weeks.

Results: Client reported a decrease in phlegm after the first treatment of acupuncture and continued to decrease with subsequent treatments. At the end of 10 treatments, the client was ecstatic to report that she was able to fit into a lot of her “old” clothes that she previously had put away because she was not able to zip up or button up.

Postpartum Weight Loss – Case 1

Sherry Chen, Naturopathic Doctor — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:51:38 +0000

37 year old female visited Journey To Cure 7 months postpartum and had already lost about 30 lbs on her own but reported the weight was no longer coming off especially around the abdominal area. She was exercising 4 times a week which included both cardio and strength training.

Treatment: Healthy dietary recommendations were made along with 10 treatments of acupuncture weight loss. Client was to maintain exercise program.

Results: Client reported after 6 treatments of acupuncture that the caliper readings her trainer was measuring on her had gone down especially noted was the abdomen. She also reported to have better energy and feeling less sluggish. Her weight was decreasing by 1 pound per week.

Upcoming Seminar Registration: Summer Time Skin Cancer Prevention

Sherry Chen, Naturopathic Doctor — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:51:45 +0000

Summer is here and if like most of us, we will try and maximize our time in the sunshine before Old Man Winter sets in again. But with the fun of outdoor activities and some sun bathing, we still need to be concern about UV exposure. Right now in the market place there are so many sunscreens to choose from. So which ones will work the best and which ones might even pose a health risk to us? To talk about these things and more is Naturopathic Doctor Lei Gu. She will be presenting a very informative seminar on Saturday July 10th at 12:30 pm

Seating is limited so sign up today!

Bring your bottle of sunscreen along and see what Dr. Gu has to say about it!

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Skin Cancer Prevention

Sherry Chen, Naturopathic Doctor — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:52:39 +0000

Author: Lei Gu, ND

Skin Cancer Prevention

It is official, summer is here! Certainly, as North Americans, summer time is to be cherished and not to be taken for granted. Even just for pure health reasons, we should be spending more time outdoors, to be more physically active, to be able to get more fresh air and also to get some desperately needed extra sunshine (vitamin D).

However, as with many other good things, too much sunshine can pose a problem- increased risk of developing skin cancer. This is not ground breaking news to anyone, we are all aware of the importance of skin protection. But did you know that depending on which sunscreen you are using, you might be increasing your chances even more.

If this is news to you, remember that it’s old research.

Professor Johan Moan of the Norwegian Cancer Institute found, in 1991, that a very strong correlation between sunscreen usage and the incidence of skin cancer. He published an article in The British Journal of Cancer stating that ozone depletion is not the cause for skin cancer. Further research supported Dr. Moans’ conclusions.

Many sunscreens that are on the market contain benzophenone or its derivatives (oxybenzone, benzophenone-3) as the active ingredient. These serve their “sun-blocking” properties by absorbing UVB rays (and to a small extend UVA rays as well, depending on the brand. It is important to note that UVB rays are a primary cause of sunburns, while UVA rays are the rays that are more likely to cause skin cancer. Further, the absorption of UV rays can cause these active ingredients (benzophenones and it’s derivatives) to become unstable, forming free-radicals. Free radicals can lead to DNA damage, and thereby cancer development.

This is certainly not to say that sunscreen is to be skipped in the summer, especially if you do spend extended periods of time outside. However to protect yourself, be sure to pick the RIGHT sunscreen. There are two major types of mechanisms of UV ray blocking, chemical or physical. Benzophenone is a chemical sunblock, while ingredients such as titanium dioxide and zinc oxide block the sun by reflecting it away from the skin. Physical forms of sunscreen are safe to use, as they do not lead to free radical formation.

Lastly, it is important to keep in mind that one should not rely on the use of sunscreens to protect the skin. Other skin protection tips include wearing protective clothing such as hats and light coloured shirts and pants/skirts, and avoiding/minimizing sun exposure during hours when the UV index is highest (i.e. the few hours before and after 12:00pm).

Diabetes and Weight Loss

Sherry Chen, Naturopathic Doctor — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:17:37 +0000

47 year oldmale 123kg (271LB) came into the clinic for weight –loss. He was medicated for diabetes, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia. The patient also reported abdominal pain in the upper right area which occurs at least once a week. His initial blood work showed high fasting glucose, and elevated liver enzymes.

Treatment: His treatment plan included the Healthy & Active Metabolism Program, herbal supplements to lower cholesterol and regulate blood glucose as well as weekly acupuncture.

Results: In 6 weeks, this patient had lost 27.5 LB; by week 13, he lost a total of 37.4LB. His follow-up blood work showed normal fasting glucose, and liver enzymes levels. His medical doctor also halved all his medication. The abdominal pain had disappeared.

Naturopathic Doctor Lei Gu has Joined Journey To Cure’s health team

Sherry Chen, Naturopathic Doctor — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 02:33:18 +0000

Chronic Constipation

Naturopath on Duty — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 14:47:22 +0000

Young boy diagnosed with Chronic constipation by medical doctors due to a lack of nerve innervation to the large intestine. Used Dulcolax suppositories on a daily basis before being able to have a bowel movement. Stools were very dry and pebble-like. Child also diagnosed with autism. Previous treatments included changes in diet (increase in fiber), homeopathic remedy (silicea) and other laxatives. Objective findings show a fast pulse, strong and bounding, deep red colour tongue with cankor sores on the lip and buccal cavity causing child to constantly salivate.

Treatment: Address the heat in the body and to moisten the intestines. Three packages of an individualized chinese herbal formula.

Result: Child was able to have a bowel movement daily with no assistance and cankor sores cleared up. Follow-up after one year, still no problems with bowel movements.