Welcome LINDA!!!

For those of you who haven't met our newest team member - here's LINDA! Whatever you need, just ask and she'll get it done for you! We love her and so will you! Oh yeah, and don't forget to ask her about her amazing story of how Answers To Health was able to give her a new outlook life!

Going Against the Grain – Gluten Intolerance? Class

Am I Gluten Intolerant? OR Am I a Celiac?

-Considering going gluten free?
-Unsure what all of the hype is about?
-Lab tests came back negative, but you wonder if there’s still a problem?
-Confused on where to start?
-Been tested and/or Diagnosed with:
Celiac disease, Crohn’s, Thyroid problems, autoimmune disease, ADD or food allergies?

Gluten could be to blame. Join us, get the details and decide for yourself!

Join us to learn:

    -What is GLUTEN
    -What does GLUTEN do in the body
    -Signs & Symptoms of Gluten Allergies (including specific testing and accuracy of those tests)

Thursday, November 21 at 6:00pm
Vitamin Cottage Natural Grocers in Longmont, Colorado

Hormone Imbalance - Free Workshop

Are you suffering from a hormone imbalance?


WOMEN are you:

Tired of hot flashes, night sweats, irregular periods, migraines, weight gain, fatigue or depression?



 MEN are you:
 
Frustrated with decline sex drive, difficulty in achieving or maintaining erection, anger problems, loss of muscle or hair?




YES. Join us as we uncover MYTHS about hormone imbalance and reveal why you won't find accurate results through blood tests.

Nov 20th at 6:00pm
Longmont Public Library - Room B

Seating is limited please let us know if you are coming.
RSVP- 720.340.4435

Free Cooking Class - "Everything but the Kitchen Sink" Soup

Overwhelmed with the thought of preparing healthy meals for your family every day?

Confused about how to cook meals that are simple, nutritious and delicious? 

Frustrated that many recipes call for numerous ingredients and take hours to prep and prepare? 

Join Kimsey on Tuesday, October 15th from 5:30p-7p at the Natural Grocers on North Main St. in Longmont as she shows you how to prepare her hearty "Everything but the Kitchen Sink" soup! This soup is perfect for welcoming the cool weather and is something the whole family will enjoy. 

Best of all, prep, cooking, and clean-up are a whiz. 

Look forward to seeing you there!

Community Presentation - FREE Longmont

 

Join us on Oct 9th for an eye opening presentation on Neuropathy.

What attendees have to say about these presentations:
 "Very Informative - More info in 2 hours than I have had in 20+ years" "Presentations are very clear and concise." "Presentations are well organized!" "Very informative!!!" "Based on research and not opinion." “What a dedicated and passionate person Dr. Shan is!” “Awesome presentation! Lots of info I never thought about.” “The information was very eye opening!”

Autoimmune Diseases - Free Presentation

Back by popular demand.

Sept. 24th at 6:00pm
Hosted by the Longmont Public Library
409 4th Ave, Meeting Room A
Register by calling 720.340.4435

Autoimmune diseases affect every part of the body. Research shows that if a person has one known autoimmune disease there’s a high probability they will have others.

Once you understand how autoimmunity happens, you will find that you’re not limited to just relieving symptoms. You can fight back and regain your life!

If you’ve been told you have a condition that can’t be treated long term – BUT, you feel there’s something more join us to see if you can find answers.

The WAR Within

Master Your Migraines - FREE CLASS

Hi. We hope everyone is drying off. :) In light of the floods and people being displaced Answers! has decided it’s best to cancel tonight’s presentation. We still would like to get the information to you and since people have a lot going on right now Dr. Shan has opened his schedule to meet individually with each person who registered for the class for a one on one meeting regarding this topic. If you would like to take us up on this offer and still get the presentation information please call to schedule. 720.340.4435. Thank you for understanding and have a wonderful day!

 

 - Tired of taking medication to manage the pain?
- Frustrated about missing out on time with friends & family?
- Worried that you’ll have to deal with these forever?
- Have unanswered questions?
- KNOW something MUST change?

IF you answered YES to any of the above you don’t want to miss this FREE presentation!

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

 

Longmont Recreation Center

310 Quail Road, Longmont, CO

Happy Birthday, Doc!

Happy Birthday, Dr. Shan! Have a wonderful day! Thank you for all you do for your patients, staff and community!

Happy Happy Birthday!

7 TOXIC Foods We Love to Eat!

What did you eat today? You might be shocked at what you learn!

Find out the details behind what foods break down your body, kill cells and inhibit your ability to heal, repair & even lose weight.

 

Learn what the research says and how certain foods you eat can be contributing to many of the health problems you/or your friends and family suffer with - many of them you may find surprising! 

Aug. 17th at 10am
310 Lashley Street, Ste 107, Longmont
Register at - 720.340.4435

“In my early 20’s I started having many health problems. After visiting countless medical professionals and being labeled/diagnosed with many disorders and diseases I was becoming very depressed.  I knew there had to be something I could do, but the doctors kept telling me that there was nothing that would help.

Finally, a year later I started learning about many of the details behind the food I was eating. Within a couple of months after making some small changes, many of my symptoms were gone – I was shocked! I would have considered myself to be a pretty healthy eater, but I quickly learned it wasn’t only about what I was eating… but what was in the food that I didn’t even know about. I had no idea that many of the problems I had been suffering with were directly tied to my diet.” (31, Female)

Keep dinner simple...

Sauteed Kale with red bell peppers, garlic and coconut! Quick, Easy and Yummy!

Thyroid Presentation - Open to the Public!

 We've had so many requests for this presentation we've decided to offer it again!

 

Often times patients will have had a "thyroid test" and the doctor says all parameters are within normal limits; however, they have typically only tested 1 or 2 of the components of the thyroid even though there are 6 total thyroid parameters. This means that some people may have an associated thyroid problem but it goes undiagnosed. If it goes undiagnosed then further tests will be ran and the search for better health continues for a long, long time.

One of the primary fundamental thyroid facts is that the thyroid is controlled by the nerves that travel down from the brain, through the spinal cord in your neck and exit the mid-neck region. If this nerve control is reduced then the thyroid and its components will be negatively affected. Most doctors don't check for nerve flow reduction as most don't have the testing tools to perform these tests. People who have had some type of accident (physical trauma), chemical exposure (bad food, bad water, environmental toxins), an emotional event (i.e. death in the family) and many other encounters have found that they have some type of neck problem which could be leading to their thyroid issues.

We will discuss a couple of simple home tests to find out if this is a problem or if you have a thyroid problem that has been undiagnosed. You'll be amazed! Come and find out if you have a thyroid problem, if your other health conditions could be made worse with a thyroid problem and what are the full tests to evaluating the thyroid?

Hope to see you there! Aug. 7th at 6:30pm. 
Register by calling -720.340.4435

Great MUSIC!

Dr. Shan, Andy McKee & Chad. Chad was one of our best staff members and actually introduced Shan to Andy's music. It was amazing to run in to him at the concert! Great seeing you CHAD!

Get your WOBBLE on!

Even the greatest super heroes visit Answers to stay at the top of their game!

Bonfile Blood Drive - July 6th

Each year Longmont uses 3000 units of blood; however, only 2500 units are donated each year!!! Help us meet the needs of our community!!!

Sponsored by Answers To Health

OFFERING FREE Health Screening to anyone who stops by the bus
(no blood donation required).

• Find out if when you move/exercise if you're burning muscle or fat
• Find out about your risk for weight related disease
• Find out just how healthy your cells are
• Find out if some of your illnesses are caused by high levels of toxins!
• Find out exactly how much you need to eat each day!

PLEASE make an appointment to donate blood - Call 303-363-2300 or www.bonfils.org

On Saturday - July 6th
From 8:30 am to 12:30 pm

Boulder County Fairgrounds

9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, CO

Meetup.com

For an up-to-date list of upcoming presentations, workshops and events check us out on MeetUp.com! If you see something you're interested in you can RSVP right there! :)

Free Webinar - Secrets to a Better Golf Game

REGISTER HERE
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Is your game as good as it could be?
Feel like you’re just not at the top of your game?
Frustrated at always coming in over par?
Tried to improve your stroke, but just could not reach your goals?

Topics: Proper balance, posture, important info on using pain meds and how muscle composition is vital to your game and your life and much more!

It may be your body that's holding you back! Log in to find out!

March Against Monsanto

Our very own Kimsey took a stand! You go girl - we're with you all the way!

 

Bonfils Blood Drive - June 15th

Each year Longmont uses 3000 units of blood; however, only 2500 units are donated each year!!! Help us meet the needs of our community!!!

Sponsored by Answers To Health

OFFERING FREE Health Screening to anyone who stops by the bus
(no blood donation required).

• Find out if when you move/exercise if you're burning muscle or fat
• Find out about your risk for weight related disease
• Find out just how healthy your cells are
• Find out if some of your illnesses are caused by high levels of toxins!
• Find out exactly how much you need to eat each day!

PLEASE make an appointment to donate blood - Call 303-363-2300 or www.bonfils.org

On Saturday - June 15th
From 8:30 am to 12:30 pm

Boulder County Fairgrounds

9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, CO

Take care of MOM!

Get the Details... May 22th at 6:00pm (Date Updated)

It's in my DNA…It's in my genes….Or is it?

 Change your families health history - starting with yours!

Join us May 22nd at 6:00pm

310 Lashley Street, St 107 in Longmont!

Bonfils Blood Drive - May 11th

Each year Longmont uses 3000 units of blood; however, only 2500 units are donated each year!!! Help us meet the needs of our community!!!

Sponsored by Answers To Health

OFFERING FREE Health Screening to anyone who stops by the bus
(no blood donation required).

• Find out if when you move/exercise if you're burning muscle or fat
• Find out about your risk for weight related disease
• Find out just how healthy your cells are
• Find out if some of your illnesses are caused by high levels of toxins!
• Find out exactly how much you need to eat each day!

PLEASE make an appointment to donate blood - Call 303-363-2300 or www.bonfils.org

On Saturday - May 11th
From 8:30 am to 12:30 pm

Boulder County Fairgrounds

9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, CO

Been wanting to come in?

NOW is the perfect time! Get an exam and report of findings for only $65!

Discount good through the month of April!

JOIN US!

"NoCo Sports, Fitness, & Lifestyle Expo"

April 6th & 7th 2013

At the Ranch Events Complex and The First National Bank Exhibition Hall in Loveland Colorado

 Stop by the Answers To Health booth and recieve a FREE Health Screening

• Find out if when you move/exercise if you're burning muscle or fat
• Find out about your risk for weight related disease
• Find out just how healthy your cells are
• Find out if some of your illnesses are caused by high levels of toxins!
• Find out exactly how much you need to eat each day!

The Ranch has ample FREE parking for attendees and convenient loading zone with large doors for vendors.

Open to the Public!

What attendees have to say about these presentations:
 "Very Informative - More info in 2 hours than I have had in 20+ years"
"Presentations are very clear and concise."
"Presentations are well organized!"
"Very informative!!!"
"Based on research and not opinion."
“What a dedicated and passionate person Dr. Shan is!”
“Awesome presentation! Lots of info I never thought about.”
“The information was very eye opening!”

March 9th!

No snow can keep us from going to this expo! Stop by our booth and say HI! We'll have a drawing every hour for some awesome goodies!

Free Community Presentation

Lunch Time

Who says kids won't eat healthy? Cabbage, squash, potatoes, spinach, fish and olive oil-lemon fish sauce. Yum.

Our bodies are not meant to be compartmentalized!

Everything works together when given the right therapy at the right time!

Obtaining Optimal Health includes proper:

Nerve Function,

Cellular Function

Muscular Function

Structure / Posture

Gluten-Free, Whether You Need It or Not

"Eat no wheat.

That is the core, draconian commandment of a gluten-free diet, a prohibition that excises wide swaths of American cuisine — cupcakes, pizza, bread and macaroni and cheese, to name a few things.

For the approximately one-in-a-hundred Americans who have a serious condition called celiac disease, that is an indisputably wise medical directive.

Now medical experts largely agree that there is a condition related to gluten other than celiac. In 2011 a panel of celiac experts convened in Oslo and settled on a medical term for this malady: non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

What they still do not know: how many people have gluten sensitivity, what its long-term effects are, or even how to reliably identify it. Indeed, they do not really know what the illness is."

Click here for the whole article!

Autoimmune Diseases - Free Presentation

Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 6pm in LONGMONT
RSVP - 720.340.4435
 
Autoimmune diseases affect every part of the body. Research shows that if a person has one known autoimmune disease there’s a high probability they will have others.

Once you understand how autoimmunity happens, you will find that you’re not limited to just relieving symptoms. You can fight back and regain your life!

If you’ve been told you have a condition that can’t be treated long term – BUT, you feel there’s something more join us to see if you can find answers.

The WAR Within

How bad is Diabetes, Type I or Type II?

 Seating is limited, please RSVP - 720.340.4435
 


Do you have to continue to manage the blood sugar problems or is there an option to get rid of the problem?  Dr. Shan Hager explains his viewpoint and clinical experience on improving and correcting Diabetes that defies traditional theories and thoughts.
 

He explains, “Diabetes Type I and Type II has long been thought to be a disease that stays with you all of your life; with the emerging research, this is completely not true.  In other words, it is important to understand that just managing Diabetes still leaves you susceptible for other health problems.”  Dr. Hager continues, “We need to understand that Type I and Type II Diabetes is a bit complex when someone has multiple imbalances i.e. thyroid hormones, sex hormones or adrenal hormones.  We must consider the nerve control to the pancreas which often times gets disrupted or the inflammatory process ending in an autoimmune Type I Diabetes. Multiple systems work together and need to be considered.” 
 
Whether it be diet, exercise, hormone imbalance, decreased nerve control of the pancreas or an intense inflammatory response leading to autoimmunity one truly needs to find the cause.  It sounds like there may be other contributing factors that need to be evaluated as well.  Many of these factors seem to be in the details not commonly known or shared by doctors.
 
Dr. Hager says, “The current medical research states that diabetic medication today has an excessive increase risk of heart disease.  I agree and it is unwise to take medications that have such a high risk of other treacherous health problems.  Especially considering Diabetes can be improved if not eliminated by other means.”  With that being said, he emphasizes, one should exercise extreme caution before taking medicines that may harm many areas of the body; especially, the vital organs.
 
It seems, once you find the problem causing diabetes and address that problem along with any of the complicating factors, one would have a better chance improving their health and enjoying life again.   Dr. Hager adds, “We simply have to find out where it is and what it is.  We need to step back, evaluate the problem and stop throwing solutions at the unknown cause of high blood sugar as this is just an outward expression of what is truly going on.  This is analogous to the tip of an iceberg. The current medical research suggesting that Diabetes is a risk factor for numerous diseases and if evaluated thoroughly the cause and other factors can be eliminated; therefore, following the traditional theory of just being able to maintain these disease processes poses a great risk to your health.”
 
Dr. Hager says that while diet, exercise and stress management are key factors, there can be other details that most people are unaware of.  There can also be many other areas in the body that can be involved in the overall change in blood sugar. 
 
He gives an example, “One of the compensation mechanisms is that of breaking down muscle to help your body increase blood sugar.  You might say, ‘WOW how can the body break down its own muscle?’  Simple, is typically my response.  The current medical research states that if you don’t consume good wholesome food within an average of about three hours then your body goes into a starvation mode.  During this starvation mode your body releases the most readily available source of blood sugar from your liver and your muscles.  Your brain needs a constant steady flow of energy from your blood sugar and once the liver and muscle stores have been used your brain needs to secure a steady source; therefore, it starts breaking down muscle.  This raises blood sugar levels above normal limits.  This in turn causes an equal to greater release of insulin from the pancreas.  Insulin helps drop blood sugar, thus contributing to the increased need to break down more muscle to feed the body’s demand.  The next time you eat food your body stores it as fat, yes – any food, even a salad.” 
 
He further explains, “Due to the crucial role in blood sugar regulation and healing, the process of healing and repair has been greatly reduced.  There have been a number of medical research articles describing how blood sugar imbalances can hinder many body processes.” 
 
Dr. Hager sets a high standard of care, which seeks to discover the source of diabetes and to treat that; for example, if one suffers from weight gain, hormonal imbalance, thyroid problems, memory decline, digestion disturbances, toxicity symptoms like fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue, chronic colds/flu’s or an old injury that hasn’t completely healed.  Dr. Hager notes, “These are a few good places to start looking for the problem.”
 
He mentions, “I realize that Diabetes is a terrible disease if it is not properly controlled; however, medications may control the blood sugar; all the while, the problem still lurks and is furthering damage.  My quest is for each individual person to be able to properly control their blood sugar on their own without dependence.  I realize this goes against some doctors systems of belief,” Dr. Hager further explains, “After thoroughly researching the possibilities, it is very clear that we, as a society, no longer have to suffer from this disease called Diabetes. I am certainly not alone in my observations, research and clinical experience.  There are more and more doctors that are reading the emerging scientific data regarding both types of Diabetes.”
 
From Dr. Hager, it seems Diabetes is not a lost hope disease and that it is not simply Genetic as formerly thought.  His treatment appears to align with natural therapies that will address the underlying problem.  He works very thoroughly with other doctors to assist in reducing unnecessary and harmful medications.
 
Dr. Shan Hager, is an enthusiastic and passionate doctor specializing in lifestyle disorders such as Diabetes. He built his Longmont practice, Answers To Health, LLC, in 2003. 

 Join Dr. Shan as he presents on the research and details behind his findings!

Welcome Kimsey!

Answers is growing again!!!

Rehab & Nutrition Specialist

Kimsey truly understands the intimate relationship between nutrition, fitness, and the body, how to develop completely personalized programs tailored to the individual’s needs, abilities, and goals.