Answers! has a team of very talented medical professionals that treat the underlying cause of an illness rather than just the symptoms. Answers! knows that understanding the three T’s – traumas, toxins, and thoughts – is essential to uncovering how a healthy body becomes ill suddenly or over time. Unlike many other practices, patients who choose Answers! will benefit from individualized care and extensive face-to-face communications with the doctor. The doctors at Answers! have been trained in a variety of specialties and know that the body is more than just the sum of its parts.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Haha - so we thought winter was gone...

We just had to wait for Spring before we got any snow!

The weather forecasters were right - the snow is still coming down! If you need to leave the house please drive safe!

This is Ms. Bella (Dr. Shan's dog) playing in the snow - a great day for building a snowman or going snowshoeing! Enjoy!

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Last day of WINTER!


It’s the last day of winter! This means it’s time to put away the snowshoes, skies, shovels, gloves and bring out the swimsuits, hiking boots, golf clubs, bikes and sunglasses! Whatever gets you out of the house in the summer make sure your body is geared up, tuned up and ready to go!


If you’re not ready, you still have time! We can help you get on track with your heath goals, so you can enjoy each day to its fullest! Invite us to join your team of healthcare professionals! Let’s find Answers!

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Organic Coca-Cola?

What will they think of next? Organic Coca-Cola?


What Happens When You Drink a Coke?


Downing a can of Coke may not seem like a big deal … until you really examine what it does to your body.

Within the first 10 minutes, 10 teaspoons of sugar hit your system.

Then:
• Within 20 minutes, your blood sugar spikes, and your liver responds to the resulting insulin burst by turning massive amounts of sugar into fat.

• Within 40 minutes, caffeine absorption is complete; your pupils dilate, your blood pressure rises, and your livers dumps more sugar into your bloodstream.

• Around 45 minutes, your body increases dopamine production, which stimulates the pleasure centers of your brain -- a physically identical response to that of heroin, by the way.

• After 60 minutes, you’ll start to have a sugar crash, and perhaps reach for another Coke to start the process all over again.

Drinking Coke Now Could Have a Heavy Price LaterThe average American drinks more than 60 gallons of soft drinks each year, and amazingly they make up the number one source of calories in the United States! If you drink the regular variety, you can count on about 10 teaspoons of sugar in each can, largely in the form of dangerous high-fructose corn syrup. If you drink the diet variety, you’re likely being exposed to aspartame, and did you know there are over 92 different side effects associated with aspartame consumption including brain tumors, birth defects, diabetes, emotional disorders and epilispsy/seizures?

JUST SAY NO!

Read the rest of the article at: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2009/03/10/Will-Organic-CocaCola-Be-the-Next-Step.aspx and http://www.nextnature.net/?p=2012

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Foods and Inflammation

Foods That Promote Inflammation

*High-fat meals (especially red meat)
*Processed Meat
*Sugary snacks, soda, and cereals
*Refined grains
*Candy and junk food

Foods That Discourage Inflammation

*Salmon and other oily fish
*Flax/pumpkin seeds
*Olive oil
*Whole grains
*Brightly colored fruits and vegetables

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Digestive Disorders 16th or 19th

It is estimated that some form of digestive disorder affects more than 100 million people in America. That is more than half of the U.S. population.

Did you know…

Everyone (including children) needs to have at least 2-3 bowel movements per day… if not you may be one of the 100 million people suffering with some form of a digestive disorder.