July 2018

Detox Discount: Peat Baths

15% off peat baths to enhance your health in the New Year!

Peat is said to be a living pharmacy derived from hundreds of plants accumulated over thousands of years. Peat is a substance obtained from bogs on low or highland moors and has been used extensively as a medicinal preparation in baths and as topical packs in Europe for centuries.

Medicinal peat is not quite the same as peat moss, the matter we use in gardening. It is a natural product of thousands of years of plant decay. It has an unusual concentration of bio-minerals, trace elements, vitamins, amino acids, and fatty acids in a molecular form that is easy for the skin to absorb.

A chief therapeutic property of peat is the ability to trap water and retain a higher temperature for a long duration. Not only can peat hold heat for a very long time, but the experience of the bather is that the peat is hotter than it actually is, making this a potent hyperthermia bath treatment. This hyperthermia treatment is effective for detoxification, immune stimulation, reducing inflammation, and normalizing the metabolism of our body’s tissues.

Therapeutic effects of peat baths include:

• Immune modulation
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antiviral and anti-bacterial
• Detoxification of heavy metals
• Pain-relieving properties
• Treatment of male and female infertility
• Supports endogenous estrogen production
• Anti-aging
• Enhances and improves metabolism of all tissues

Peat baths and local applications are beneficial for many conditions including:

• Skin concerns such as acne, psoriasis, and hives
• Chronic inflammation from autoimmune, infectious, or orthopedic concerns
• Metabolic disorders including fibromyalgia, genomic concerns, and impaired detoxification
• Women’s health concerns such as PMS, endometriosis, fertility, and chronic vaginitis
• Orthopedic concerns of acute or chronic back pain, muscle tension, arthritis, carpal tunnel, bursitis, sprains or strains
• Relieves stress and aides in sleep restoration

We are excited to share this effective, time-proven medicine with our community. Our pharmacy stocks high-quality, organic, medicinal grade peat sourced from Hungary and the Czech Republic. Peat bath immersion therapy can be done in the privacy of your home – it is washable and can be easily sponged out of any tub. This is an excellent addition to your detox or regular self-care program. The best benefits result from doing 1-2 baths weekly.

Hydrotherapy is a traditional medicine of many cultures, as well as a therapy deeply rooted within Naturopathic Medicine. Dr. Denise Cooluris holds a unique passion and expertise for this medicine – please inquire with them if this treatment would be right for you.

Facial Rejuvenation through Acupuncture: Revive Your Beauty & Self

10% off a series of 6 Facial Rejuvenation Treatments (normally $165 per treatment)

Honor your promise to focus on yourself this new year – give yourself the gift you deserve to feel and look your most beautiful. Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture applies a combination of effective, natural techniques to give you vibrant, healthy, and youthful skin in the most chemical-free and non-invasive way possible. With facial acupuncture, the collagen and elastin matrix is shallowly pierced and activated while increasing local blood and lymph circulation, also improving facial color and tone. When working with the body’s entire constitution as a springboard for facial transformation, the entire system is balanced and supported, promoting a sense of well being and joy.

Skin Benefits:

• Diminished fine lines and wrinkles
• Pumped up collagen production
• Strengthened muscle tone
• Lifted eyelids, reduction in dark circles, brightened eyes
• Reduced appearance of scars and age spots
• Decreased puffiness and stimulated facial blood circulation
• Tightened pores and improved skin tone with reduced redness
• Vibrant, softer skin tone and facial glow

Systemic Benefits:

• Uplifted energy
• Consolidated sense of well-being
• Boosted metabolism
• Improved digestion
• Restful sleep
• Allergy, Acne, and headache relief
• Ease of PMS and hormone imbalance symptoms

Your appointment will last approximately 75 minutes, utilizing a blend of delicate acupuncture needles, rose cleansing and hydrating skincare products, followed by jade roller and hydrosol application. Mountain Rose Herb products (100% natural facial care using botanicals sourced from organic farms located in the great Pacific Northwest) are gently applied to your skin in this treatment. In addition to any skin issues, lifestyle and dietary recommendations will also be discussed. The number of treatments depends on the patient’s age, skin goals and desired results. While most report increased energy and vitality after the initial treatment, the skin rejuvenation improvement and results listed above tend to occur after the first 4-5 treatments.

Jennifer Monin, LAc provides facial rejuvenation treatments at our center using a combination of proven techniques, extensive training, clinical experience, and natural products that result in a dynamic facial acupuncture treatment addressing the complicated impact of stress and age on our skin. Jennifer believes that you can have youthful, healthy, and vibrant skin in the most natural and least invasive way. In addition to facial acupuncture, Jennifer also specializes in women’s health and supporting patients through life transitions. She is a deeply respected acupuncturist, teacher, and yoga instructor who we are most fortunate to have on our team at Hill Park.

The first time I made this soup I was really lucky – it came together beautifully. Perhaps because it was the end of a cozy Sunday where I could lose myself in cooking and not overthink the process much. I happened to have all of the ingredients at hand and rather thoughtlessly moved through the motions of the recipe and was delighted with the nourishing and complex flavors at the end of the process. After such fortune, I was hooked. To me, that is one of the greatest delights of cooking – allowing the art of connection with nutrient rich foods and some simple technique to combine seamlessly into a nourishing meal.

This soup is really lovely on its own, but the nutty mushroom flavor and oceanic bite to the pistachio blend really elevate it to a great experience. The mineral, antioxidant, and immune benefits are an added plus. I encourage you to play with this recipe a bit – maybe adding some additional turmeric for heightened anti-inflammatory and detox benefit, or add some dried astragalus root to the broth to get an extra immune boost from your meal. Whatever variation you may choose, I hope you enjoy this soup as much as I do and share the recipe with your family and friends.

This soup recipe is by Julie Morris, Superfoods chef and cookbook author, and sourced by “Superfood Soups” (Sterling Publishing Co. Inc, 2016)

Golden Cauliflower Soup with Seared Mushrooms

Ingredients

2 TBSP shelled raw pistachios
¼ tsp. wheatgrass powder (optional)
¼ tsp salt
1 TBSP coconut oil
2 leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced thin
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ lbs cauliflower, cut into 1” pieces (about 4 cups)
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, minced
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
4 cups Miso Broth (see recipe)
½ cup raw cashews
1 cup wild mushrooms (maitake, chanterelle, &/or shiitakes work well)
1 TBSP grapeseed oil
2 TBSP minced fresh parsley
¼ cup microgreens or edible flowers for garnish (optional)

Miso Broth

(amended from original recipe)
2 TBSP yellow miso paste
1 qts (4 cups) bone broth or water or equal parts of each
½ tsp kelp granules (optional)

Soup Instructions:

Chop pistachios very finely. Place in a small bowl and add wheatgrass powder and a scant ¼ teaspoon sea
salt; set aside.

Warm coconut oil in a heavy bottomed pot over medium heat. Add leeks and garlic, and cook for 2-3 minutes until leeks are softened. Stir in cauliflower and thyme, and cook for 1 minute longer. Add turmeric, cayenne,and Miso Broth, and turn heat up to high. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 20 minutes or until cauliflower is very soft.

Remove pot from heat and add cashews. Transfer soup to a blender, working in batches as needed, and puree until completely smooth. Return soup to pot and keep warm.

Depending on the the size and variety of mushrooms you use, tear into bite sized portions or slice into ¼
inch pieces.

Warm grapeseed oil in a large skillet over high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the mushrooms, spreading out in an even layer as much as possible. Without stirring, cook mushrooms for 1-2 minutes to sear.

When mushroom bottoms have turned golden, flip over with a spatula and repeat on the other side for 1-2
minutes longer.

Transfer mushrooms to a bowl, add parsley, season with salt, and toss well.

Serve soup by ladling it into bowls and sprinkling with ground pistachios. Place a mound of mushrooms on
top, and garnish with greens as desired.

Miso Broth Instructions:

Blend all ingredients together in a blender until miso is fully dissolved.

Use in soups as directed, or warm over low heat to enjoy as a sipping broth. The broth may be stored in the
refrigerator up to one week or kept in freezer for several months.

Dr. Denise Version: Warm bone broth over medium heat. Once warm, scoop about a ½ cup of the broth into a small bowl and whisk with the miso until it dissolves fully and a smooth paste is formed. Pour this mixture back into the broth and then add to soup. Be careful not to overheat the miso broth – adding it to boiling water will kill the probiotics in the miso, nixing the health benefits it typically offers, like better digestive health.

* Dr. Denise Tips:

Steamed kale or collards are very nice toppings here. This soup also does well with a dollop of quinoa for additional protein. Consider using bone broth to increase mineral content and enhance the immune benefits of this meal.