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)

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!

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

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.

Health Talks for Your Business or Group

Interested in the health of your staff? Want to encourage healthy lifestyle habits?

Consider scheduling a group health talk. The physicians of True Health Medicine, PC are available to speak at your business or group on a wide range of topics, including

• Nutrition
• Weight Loss
  
• Heart Health
  
• Diabetes
  
• Allergies
  
• Women's and Men's Health
  
• Family Medocine
  
• Menopause
  
• Pain Management
  
• Preventive Care

A health talk is a great way to support your staff. Contact us today at 503-691-0901 to discuss how we can provide your staff with important health information.

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!

How Much Protein Do I Need Anyway?

You may have asked yourself that very question while looking at protein bars or shakes at the market. Well, the answer isn't always a simple one. Come join us for an in depth look at what protein is, how our body reacts to and utilizes dietary protein and how our need for protein may vary based on our age, weight and activity levels.

Let's decode the FDA's Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein and see what it means for you. We'll also look at some interesting research featured in the China Study. This talk will discuss both animal and plant sources of protein, specifically, so omnivores and vegetarians will leave with some new information.

Join us Tuesday March 24 at 7pm for more information and conversation about protein.
Call 503-691-0901 to reserve your seat or with questions.

Seasonal Health Talk Rescheduled

In the interest of health and safety, tonight's Seasonal Health Talk will be rescheduled at a later date. Most appointments are also being rescheduled due to the weather. If you have an appointment and aren't sure if you should come to the clinic, please call 503-691-0901.

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.