Thanks for visiting us this weekend!

Hello and thanks to everybody who stopped by our table Friday night at the Tualatin Farmers Market and/or Friday or Saturday at the Sherwood Robin Hood Festival. It was fun to get out in the community this weekend. I'm impressed and excited with the Tualatin Farmers Market and can't wait to come again and demo some more easy healthy recipes.

For those of you interested in the Spinach Lime Cooler recipe which wasn't printed out - here it is. Please note that amounts are approximate and blending times may vary based on blender.

Spinach Lime Cooler

1/4 lime (with skin if using a VitaMix or other high powered blender, peeled if not)

2 slices pineapple (skinned and cored)

1/2 orange (peeled)

1/4-1/2 cup white grapes

2-3 cups loosely packed spinach

2 cups ice

Blend all ingredients until desired consistency reached. A couple notes: I generally don't recommend any fruit juices as the fiber has been removed, so I've substituted grapes for what was originally grape juice. This should add some sweetness without providing such a large amount of sugar.

I also spoke with a few people about raw desserts. We tasted the raw strawberry rhubarb "surprise" this weekend, which was really pie, but serving it in tiny cups makes it look more like a crisp. The beauty of raw desserts is that you can call it whatever you want and it's still delicious and generally more healthful than other conventional desserts. If you like sweets or enjoy preparing desserts and treats for your family and friends, consider trying your hand with raw desserts. YouTube and Google are great places to find demos and recipes for raw desserts but if you prefer to have a book handy to refer to, these are two of my favorites:

Raw For Dessert by Jennifer Cornbleet or Ani's Raw Food Desserts by Ani Phyo. Both of these authors also have beginning raw food books full of recipes with easy directions and familiar ingredients. If you have questions about how to incorporate raw foods into your lifestyle, make an appointment with me (Dr. Bijana Devo) at the clinic or stop by and talk to me at the Farmers Market.

If you are interested in the other recipes we featured at this weeks farmers market, feel free to stop into the clinic at 8555 SW Tualatin Road. Have a great week and we'll see you next Friday!

Natural Therapies for Digestive Disorders - presented by Dr. Bijana Devo

Do you experience gas, bloating, heartburn or indigestion after meals? Sometimes? All the time? Have you tried fiber supplements for regularity without success? Do you just feel like your digestion isn't happening as smoothly as you think it should? Join local naturopathic physician, Dr. Bijana Devo to learn how your body digests food, what is normal and healthy and how you can gently and naturally correct problems of digestion.

Date: July 14
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Tualatin VFW 18820 Southwest Boones Ferry Road, Tualatin, OR
No RSVP is required. Please call 503-691-0901 if you have questions.

Understanding Your Cleansing Options - presented by Dr. Bijana Devo

In a world of increasing complexity and diverse, unavoidable chemical and environmental exposures, cleansing can be an important part of a healthy lifestyle. What does cleansing mean? How should you go about a cleanse? It's easy to become overwhelmed by the information on the Internet and the numerous options available in the marketplace. Gain clarity by joining naturopathic doctor Bijana Devo as she explains how the body naturally detoxifies, how we can support that process, and why there are so many different cleanses and cleansing products available.

Location: New Seasons Market: Cedar Hills Location
3495 Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton, OR
Date: 9/16/2010
Time: 7pm
RSVP: 503-641-4181 (ask for the Wellness Department to RSVP)

Location: New Seasons Market: Happy Valley Location
15861 SE Town Center Drive, Happy Valley, OR
Date: 9/23/2010
Time: 7pm
RSVP: 503-558-9214 (ask for the Wellness Department to RSVP)

Mercury and Human Health - presented by Dr. Jeff Clark

Mercury is one of the most toxic elements on Earth. We are exposed to mercury through the burning of fossil fuels and its use in medicine and dentistry, and it shows up in food, air and water as a result of industrial and mining pollution. Mercury is implicated as a causative agent for a variety of neurological conditions, including autism, dementia, multiple sclerosis, ALS and Parkinson's disease. It is also thought to be a factor in autoimmune conditions, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, endocrine dysfunctions (e.g., thyroid disease), sex hormone problems, infertility and birth defects. Low-dose mercury exposure is further implicated in depression and cardiovascular disease. Naturopathic doctor Jeff Clark will discuss the major sources of mercury exposure, the mechanisms of toxicity, ways to minimize your exposure, and your testing and treatment options when mercury is a suspected root cause of ill health.

Location: New Seasons Market - Raleigh Hills location
7300 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy, Beaverton, OR
Date: 9/14/2010
Time: 7pm
RSVP: 503-292-6838 (ask for Wellness Department to RSVP)

Location: New Seasons Market - Happy Valley location
15861 SE Town Center Drive, Happy Valley, OR
Date: 9/16/2010
Time: 7pm
RSVP: 503-558-9214 (ask for Wellness Department to RSVP)

Location: New Seasons Market - Mountain Park location
3 SW Monroe Parkway, Lake Oswego, OR
Date: 9/23/2010
Time: 7pm
RSVP: 503-496-1155(ask for Wellness Department to RSVP)

Location: New Seasons Market - Seven Corners location
1954 SE Division Street, Portland, OR
Date: 9/29/2010
Time: 7pm
RSVP: 503-455-2888 (ask for Wellness Department to RSVP)

Tigard High School Health Fair - Today 10-1

With the advent of spring (even though temperatures suggest it's more like winter - brrr!), it's time for our summer health and community fairs. Today, we'll be at the Tigard High School Health and Safety Fair from 10-1.

We'll be there talking about naturopathic medicine and Chinese medicine/acupuncture and answering questions. Come on over if you're in the neighborhood and/or are interested in learning more about these forms of medicine from practicing local physicians.

We hope to see you there!

Tigard High School

9000 SW Durham Road, Tigard

February Talk Schedule: Heart Health and Healthy Aging

Come join us at New Seasons Market for our February-March speaking schedule:

Heart and Cardiovascular Heath for Women: Prevent and Treat Heart Disease Naturally
presented by Dr. Anya Chang, Dr. Bijana Devo and Dr. Wendy Rogers
February is national awareness month for women and heart disease. What better way to celebrate than to learn about a naturopathic approach to prevention and treatment of heart disease. It is amazing how many herbs, vitamins and minerals can help restore cardiovascular tissue, lower blood pressure, regulate rhythm's and decrease unhealthy cholesterol levels. Join us and learn what you can do naturally for your heart.

• 2/3/2010, 7 PM, Chang -- New Seasons Market Concordia (map)
• 2/10/2010, 7 PM, Devo -- New Seasons Market Raleigh Hills (map)
• 2/16/2010, 7 PM, Chang -- New Seasons Market Orenco Station (map)
• 2/18/2010, 7 PM, Chang -- New Seasons Market Mountain Park (map)
• 2/25/2010, 7 PM, Rogers -- New Seasons Market Cedar Hills (map)

Healthy Aging
presented by Dr. Jeff Clark
Wrinkles, grey hair, decreased energy, muscle loss, weight gain, increased risk for chronic disease, and mental decline are all inevitable parts of aging, right? Wrong! When our bodies are properly maintained and functioning optimally we can have energy, an active lifestyle, maintain a lean body weight, look years younger, and keep our mental clarity for a very long time. Dr. Clark, himself a "baby boomer", will discuss some "dos" and "don'ts" in a naturopathic approach to healthy aging.

• 2/11/2010, 7 PM -- New Seasons Market Mountain Park (map)
• 3/9/2010, 7 PM -- New Seasons Market Orenco Station (map)
• 3/23/2010, 7 PM -- New Seasons Market Seven Corners (map)

Reminder: Last Raw Food Talk!

Don't miss our last Raw Food Talk of the summer season. Tomorrow, Thursday August 27 at 7pm at New Seasons Market Happy Valley. Call 503.558.9214 to reserve your spot today.

Our other raw food talks have been well-attended with great feedback from people with no experience in raw food to people who have made and enjoyed raw gourmet meals. We discuss the health benefits of raw food and how to get started with this fresh, live, wheat and sugar free cuisine. This Thursday, we'll be teaching in the Happy Valley cooking school, so we'll be doing a live demo showing how quick and easy it is to make a raw dessert.

If you're interested in raw diet/cuisine and can't make it to this talk, please send us a note or leave a comment. Dr. Devo will be teaching some raw un-cooking classes starting in January and we'd be happy to send you a reminder when that is on the schedule!

Thanks for Stopping By!

Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth at the Tualatin Crawfish Festival.

We had a great time and enjoyed meeting so many members of our community.

If you didn't have time to stop by and get your questions answered,

please send us a note or give us a call - we'd be happy to talk to you.

frontdesk@truehealthmedicine.com

503-691-0901

Tualatin Crawfish Festival

Top 10 Reasons to Attend the 2009 Tualatin Crawfish Festival

10. Hot Rod Show

9. Kayak rides in the lake

8. 5K Run/Walk

7. Skateboard Show/Competition

6. Dog fashion show, Atsa My Dawg Show, K-9 Demonstration

5. Photography contest

4. Dancing Impala and Indian Folk Dance Demonstrations

3. Crawfish, crawfish and more crawfish, including

a cook-off and eating contests

2. Come say "Howdy" to your favorite local naturopaths at the

True Health Medicine booth!

1. A great time in our community together!

There really is something for everyone at the Crawfish Festival. Bring the whole family for a great day at this Wild West Fest. For more information, click here.

Out and About

It's summer and we're out and about town. In addition to our booths at nearby community events, the doctors of True Health Medicine are continuing our speaking schedule. Tonight at 7pm at New Seasons Market Orenco Station, Dr. Jeff Clark is speaking on Healthy Weight Loss and Maintenance.

Whether you feel you're at your ideal weight or you'd like to lose a few (or more) pounds, you'll likely learn something valuable from this course. We'll cover what ideal weight is and why it matters, how your weight is related to disease risk and lifespan, complicating factors that might make it hard to lose weight and how medically assisted weight loss can help.

RSVP 503.648.6968
Cost: Free

Address: New Seasons Market, Orenco Station
1453 NE 61st Avenue, Hillsboro, OR 97124

Wilsonville Fun in the Park

True Health Medicine is participating in Wilsonville's Fun in the Park event this Saturday from 10am to 5pm at the Wilsonville Town Center Park. Come see us at our booth to learn more about naturopathic medicine or acupuncture. Enter for a chance to win a massage, acupuncture treatment or non-surgical face lift and tone treatment. We hope to see you at the park!

Losing and Maintaining Weight 101

Whether you feel you're at your ideal weight or you'd like to lose a few (or more) pounds, you'll likely learn something valuable from this course. We'll cover what ideal weight is and why it matters, how your weight is related to disease risk and lifespan, complicating factors that might make it hard to lose weight and how medically assisted weight loss can help.

Join Dr. Clark at any of the following three evenings at New Seasons Market:
July 2 @ New Seasons Market, Happy Valley
Aug 4 @ New Seasons Market, Orenco Station
Aug 11 @ New Seasons Market, Raleigh Hills

All talks are scheduled at 7pm.

Raw Food: More than Salad and Bananas!

Would you like to spend your summer feeling energized and full of vitality? Would you like to lose weight while still eating generous portions of delicious food, including desserts? Would you like to spend more time enjoying your food and less time preparing and cleaning up after meals?

Join Dr. Bijana Devo of True Health Medicine and Dr. Ericha Clare of Simply Nourishing as they pair up to give you the scoop on raw food. From simply peeling a banana to gourmet preparations, raw food is a delicious and nutritious way to "let you food be your medicine."

Recipes and samples to be shared. There will also be a live demonstration for how to make a raw dessert at the Happy Valley talk.

Seasonal Allergies Talk

It's that time of year again! An itchy nose and watery eyes may mean you’re suffering not from the common cold, but from seasonal allergies. Join us to learn which gentle herbal and homeopathic remedies, along with nutritional support (like raw local honey!), can help ease the symptoms of this all-too-common complaint. We'll discuss ways to prevent and relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies just in time!

Physicians from True Health Medicine pair up with local food favorite New Seasons Market for this series of talks. We'll be speaking at several stores:

May 12 - New Seasons Market @ Raleigh Hills (SW Portland)
May 14 - New Seasons Market @ Happy Valley (Clackamas)
June 4 - New Seasons Market @ Cedar Hills (Beaverton)
June 9 - New Seasons Market @ Orenco Station (Hillsboro)

Cost: Free
RSVP: Contact the individual New Seasons Market directly to sign up or call 503-691-0901 with questions!

Seasonal Health: Surviving Cold and Flu Season, Naturally

Dr. Bijana Devo and Dr. Wendy Rogers will present a talk on Seasonal Health on Tuesday December 16 at 7pm in the group space at True Health Medicine. Come and find ways to keep yourself and your family feeling energetic and healthy through the cold and flu season. We'll discuss preventive measures, how to assemble a simple home remedy kit, what to do if you start to feel unwell and when you need to see a doctor.


Call 503-691-0901 or email frontdesk@truehealthmedicine.com to reserve a seat or if you have questions. There is suggested donation of $10 or 2 non-perishable food items. All proceeds will be donated to the Oregon Food Bank.

Grand Opening

True Health Medicine Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting

Wednesday October 15, 2008

5:30pm

8555 SW Tualatin Road
Tualatin, OR 97062

Sponsored by the Tualatin Chamber of Commerce
Questions, please call 503-691-0901

Clinic Open House

After months of hard work and planning, True Health Medicine is scheduled to open our doors Monday July 28, 2008. To celebrate this acheivement and 'warm' the clinic, we're having an open house Saturday July 26, 2008 from 2pm to 6pm. Feel free to stop by and see the space or give us a call to set up an appointment.


True Health Medicine, PC
8555 SW Tualatin Road, Suite B
Tualatin, OR 97062
Office Phone 503-691-0901
Office Fax 503-691-9018

frontdesk@truehealthmedicine.com

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