FROM THE DESK OF DR. INGRID PINCOTT, ND

The fall is upon us again and it is a good time for detoxification. Try our comprehensive two week rejuvenation program that includes three colonics, herbal medicines and a detox diet. We are offering our seasonal 15% off the series of three colonics from October 1 to November 15. Call the office for details.

Most of us have heard of how moderate red wine consumption reduces heart disease in France. The reason for this is that the flavones from the grapes are dissolved in the alcohol and have an antioxidant effect. Recently it has been shown that the anti-oxidant capacity of 1000mg of Vit.C is double the amount of 300ml of red wine.
(Clin Chem 41:32-5 1995)

Sudden infant death syndrome has been related to high iron content in infant formula's which can contain up to 155x that found in maternal milk. Iron promotes overgrowth of harmful gut bacteria and therefore increases risk of salmonellosis, botulism and SIDS. At autopsy SIDS infants have iron liver levels 3x that of a normal liver.
(Journal of Trace Elements. 1994;7:47-51 #22201)

Meditation for stress management works! Bonni Ross teaches several techniques to meet your needs over a five week period. She teaches in our office and the next class is at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesdays from October 4 to November 1. Our clients raved about her class. Call the office to register. The fee for the five classes is $100.00.

Here is an easy stress tip you can start today! Abdominal breathing induces relaxation. When you are stressed shallow breaths in the upper chest are activated automatically. Abdominal breathing or diaphragmatic breathing as it is sometimes called, activates the relaxed (parasympathetic) nervous system. Since our breathing is partly under voluntary control you can switch to abdominal breathing when under stress. How to do it? Easy. Place your hand on your tummy and make sure it goes up and down as you breathe in or out. Check in to your breathing three or four times a day and you will help yourself relax.

Doctor Pincott will be teaching Homeopathic Medicine in the Home again this fall in North Vancouver at Carson Graham school - Oct. 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6. Fee is $75.00. Call 986-8888 to register.

Flax oil will help to prevent breast cancer. Women with breast cancer and related metastases were found to have very low levels of alpha-linolenic acid. Flax oil has 58% alpha-linolenic acid with the additional bonus of a high lignan content that offers an anti-cancer effect.
(Br.J Cancer 70:330-4, 1994)

Gingko and Alzheimer's disease. In the most recent study of gingko, 80mg of gingko was given three times a day to patients with a preliminary diagnosis of Alzheimer's type senile dementia, which improved all parameters, usually in the first month. Use a gingko extract that has been standardized to contain 24% gingko flavonglycosides and 6% terpenes.
(Human Psychopharmacol 9:215-22.1994)

Calcium supplementation produces a sustained reduction in the rate of loss of total bone mineral density in healthy postmenopausal women thereby reducing the incidence of bone fractures.
(Am J Med 98:331,5,1995)

Premature loss of hair pigment before the age of 40 may be a sign of decreased bone mineral mass. Ask your MD about a bone density scan.
(J Clin Endocrinol Metabol 79:854-7, 1994)

St. John's wort as an antidepressant. An extract of St. John's wort standardized to contain 0.3% hypericin given at a dosage of 300mg three times a day is effective in roughly 65%-80% of patients in the treatment of mild to moderate depression. This herb has virtually no side effects as compared to tricyclic antidepressants, and is one of the most widely prescribed antidepressants in Germany. It is not suitable for treatment of serious depressions such as psychotic or suicidal tendencies.

Recipe for Baked Tofu.
Cut tofu cake into « inch pieces.
Place in lightly greased baking pan.
Add any sauce: for example curry, soy, ginger, garlic or salad dressing.
Bake at 325 for 1 hour.
Good hot or cold!

Women who have a diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome may be at higher risk for heart disease according to Dr. Bernard Corenblum of Calgary. These women should avoid obesity, a sedentary life style, a diet high in non essential fat, and smoking. They should be screened for fasting blood fat levels, blood pressure, and fasting blood sugar. They should also avoid the use of oral contraceptives.
(Med Post May 16 1995)

Itching in the ninth month of pregnancy is likely related to obstetric cholestasis, which is a sluggishness of the gallbladder. Naturopathic treatments are quite safe for this condition and can relieve undue suffering.

Our clinic is pleased to announce that we are accepting new patients for acupuncture treatments by Ting Ting Jiang. Ting Ting graduated from the Nanjing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine where she also practiced traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Currently, Ting Ting is a lecturer at the International College of TCM in Vancouver and is a member of both the TCM Association of B.C. and the Acupuncture Association of B.C. Please call our office for appointments.