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November-December 2009 Newsletter
A new 'Health Coach' (November-December 2010) newsletter is available!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Peter J. D’Adamo, ND, MIfHI
Ginger Nash, ND, MIfHI
Your Immune System...in Training
Dr. D’Adamo Joins the Staff at UB
The New England Center for Personalized Medicine: Dispensary
Better Together: Weight Loss Support and Health Education Offered at D’Adamo Personalized Nutrition Store
Recipes: Hot Soups for Cool Days
Welcome to the inaugural issue of The New England Center for Personalized
Medicine newsletter! This is the first of our quarterly newsletters aimed
at giving you the latest news and information about the clinic, cutting-edge
naturopathic treatments, our staff, and Dr. D’Adamo’s latest research.
We hope you enjoy the newsletter and find the contents educational and informative.
Peter J. D’Adamo, ND, MIfHI
I have always enjoyed being in private practice, and in many ways this
defines me as a physician. Working with my patients over the years has been
greatly rewarding, and it has fueled my interest in personalizing the medical
experience.
As I have evolved as a physician, this has been reflected in my practice,
and I see the recent changes as emblematic of my deeper and enhanced commitment
to better serving my patients and supporting their process towards healing
and well-being. A clinical practice, even if it is just one individual practitioner,
is not a solo effort. It is the work of many committed individuals that goes
into creating an environment that is professional, well run, and which provides
a high level of care and service. I am so fortunate to be surrounded by a
talented group of individuals who are as dedicated as I am to transforming
the lives of others through naturopathic and personalized health care.
This fall, we’ve welcomed Dr. Ginger Nash, a long time friend and colleague,
as an integral part of the re-envisioning of the Clinic. Along with Ginger
comes our name change from The D’Adamo Clinic to the New England Center
for Personalized Medicine, which is emblematic of the shift for solo practitioner
to my deeper commitment to an expanded and full service medical practice.
Over the next few months, you’ll be meeting Ginger as a new patient,
or on one of your follow up visits, as she will be working closely with me
to manage the patient load.
For many existing patients, you know Barbara Shola, our front desk manager,
who goes above and beyond the call of duty by keeping me on time, managing
the busy schedules of two doctors and provide the highest quality of patient
services. Plus for new patients, you’ll meet Barbara as she takes your
finger prints! The front desk is the core of any medical practice, and Barbara
has been a tremendous asset.
Undoubtedly, you’ll run into Gordon Gilchrist, who manages the dispensary.
Gordon is a real, “can-do” guy, and he works tirelessly to insure
that we have all that we need to service the dispensary orders.
Behind the scenes, there is Carol Agostino, who is the liaison between NAP and the Clinic; Javier Caceres, who handles the bookkeeping and accounting; Ann Quasarano, the managing editor of the newsletter; and Wendy Simmons-Taylor, our graphic designer. Four extremely talented people whom I am fortunate to know and work with!
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With such a great group of people, I am confident
that the newly emerging New England Center for Personalized Medicine will
keep its personal touch as we enhance our internal operations and our patient
services. We look forward to working with you and to hearing from you.
And I thank you for entrusting us with your health and well-being. |
Happy Fall,
Peter D’Adamo, ND
Ginger Nash, ND, MIfHI
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Ginger Nash to the staff of The New England
Center for Personalized Medicine! Dr. Nash has joined the practice as a Staff
Physician and will be seeing patients two days per week.
Dr. Nash heard about Dr. D’Adamo’s blood type theories from her
colleagues and, as a blood type O, started to integrate more proteins into
her diet. She noticed that she felt healthier and started to recommend the “broad
strokes” of the Blood Type Diet to her patients in her practice in New
Haven, Connecticut in 2001. While attending the New York Association of Naturopathic
Physician’s conference in 2006, she heard Dr. D’Adamo’s keynote
address. “I was completely unprepared when I heard him speak. I was blown
away by his research. After the conference, I went up to him and told him how
impressed I was. He invited me to come down to the clinic for the day and see
patients with him. After doing so, I immediately adopted all the GenoType protocols,
studied epigenetics, and started using the SWAMI program in my practice. I
immediately noticed a huge success rate.”
Dr. Nash graduated from The National College of Naturopathic Medicine in 1998
and received additional training in Cranio Sacral Therapy. After graduation,
she worked primarily in the field of women’s health, lecturing to thousands
of women interested in hormonal health, primarily menopause, throughout the
U.S. Her interest in supporting the body’s ability to heal
led her to extensive studies in European homeopathic methods that
focus on restoring proper physiologic function to cells, tissues, and organ
systems. This approach has proved invaluable to help patients overcome imbalances
and chronic diseases. To further her knowledge of epigenetics, Dr. Nash became
a Master of the Institute for Human Individuality (MIfHI) in 2007.
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In addition to her work with patients, Dr. Nash
received a grant from the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Foundation
to study the effects of tick borne illness on her patients. She also teaches
at the University of Bridgeport’s College of Naturopathic Medicine
clinic and continues to teach seminars and teleconferences for practitioners
throughout the US and Canada. She is currentlyworking on a book about hormonal
balance for women in all stages of life. |
Your Immune System…In Training
With cold and flu season just a few months away, the late summer and early fall
is the ideal time to get your immune system into tip-top shape. You can think
of your immune system as an athlete getting ready to compete in the Olympics.
You want to be in prime condition when it’s game time!
The first step is getting back to eating Right for Your Type. Start by reviewing
your beneficial and super beneficial lists and make special note of your avoid
foods. Since over 40% of your immune system is located in your digestive tract,
your diet can be the number one defense against a poorly functioning immune system.
Following the diet that is right for your type acts to improve immunity and protect
you from disease.
It goes without saying to take some common sense approaches to staying well.
Frequent hand washing, using “cough and sneeze etiquette” and avoiding
people who are already sick are all good preventative measures. Getting adequate
rest and exercise will also help support your immune system. Dr. D’Adamo
also suggests that you include some immunogenic polysaccharide containing foods,
such as parsnips, and immune boosting foods such as garlic and onions into your
diet.
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| Seasonal Influenza Virus |
H1N1 Flu Virus |
Elderberries |
Western Larch |
Adding immune stimulating supplements to your diet can help too! Dr. D’Adamo
recommends the following for immune support during the cold and flu season:
- ARA 6 is a safe immune enhancing product, which, unlike Echinacea, can be recommended
for all blood types. ARA 6, an excellent source of soluble fiber, capable of
promoting colon health, is a light, easily blended powder derived from the Western
Larch tree. The primary component of ARA 6 is polysaccharides (a long chain of
linked sugars) called Arabinogalactans, which are high-molecular weight polysaccharides
capable of up-regulating critical aspects of the immune system.
- Proberry 3 Liquid and Proberry Caps - Recent studies seem to indicate that elderberry
compound increases the body’s natural anti-viral defenses as it seems to
block the enzyme made by the flu virus which allows it to attach to the tissues
of the nose and throat. These berry flavonoids are capable of increasing intracellular
levels of vitamin C, maintaining capillary stability, quenching free radicals,
maintaining the integrity of collagen, inactivating microbial enzymes and enhancing
resistance to infection, and blocking microbial adhesion to cells. Proberry also
tastes great! Add a teaspoon to a glass of water, juice or tea. Some people also
use it on pancakes and as a topping on ice cream!
As the chill sets in, it’s a good time to get yourself back on track. Eating
right, exercising, starting a supplement regimen, and using common sense approaches
to avoiding germs will ensure a happier, healthier you this winter!
Dr. D’Adamo Joins the Staff at University of Bridgeport
Friday, August 21st, was a landmark day in Fairfield County health care. It marked
the beginning of a new ‘Personalized Medicine Shift’ at the Naturopathic
Medical Center of the University of Bridgeport’s Health Sciences Center.
Supervised by Dr. Peter D’Adamo, author of the New York Times bestseller ‘Eat
Right for Your Type,’ the Personalized Medicine Shift seeks to tailor dietary
programs to an individual’s unique biochemical needs. Over the course of
a client’s two-part visit, Dr. D’Adamo and the six interns collect
information about the client; such as physical measurements, personal health
history and laboratory test results. The data is then entered into computer software
written by Dr. D’Adamo. The program analyzes the information and prints
out detailed dietary recommendations based on the individual’s nutritional
needs, complete with meal planner and recipe guide.
“I think that a Personalized Medicine Shift at UB serves two major purposes.” Says
Dr. D’Adamo. “First, it will alert the students to the hidden potential
of the unique biochemistry that is locked inside each of us; a scientific fact
at the cutting edge of nutrition research, although not extensively explored
in medical education. Second, as part of the UB Health Center, we are pledged
to provide affordable access to all services for the local community. Hopefully
Bridgeport residents and members of the greater Fairfield County community will
take advantage of this rare opportunity to receive completely a personalized
diet plan, meal plan and recipe guide, all for a fraction of its actual cost.”
The Personalized Medicine team sees patients every Friday from 9:30 AM to 1:30PM
To learn more about Personalized Medicine and to arrange an appointment, please
contact 203-576-4349
The New England Center for Personalized Medicine (NECPM):
Dispensary—At Your Service
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Our dispensary features many unique, blood type and GenoType specific formulations
which have been designed by Dr. D’Adamo specifically for our patients.
If you find that you are low on your prescribed supplements, don’t wait
till the last minute – call the Dispensary and place your order today! |
Better Together: Weight Loss Support and Health Education Offered at
D’Adamo
Personalized Nutrition Store
The D’Adamo Personalized Nutrition store in Wilton, Connecticut, will be
offering a free support group and lecture series on the 3rd Thursday of each
month. The “Know Better” series will cover topics such as weight
loss, nutritional support, stress management and various health issues. Whether
you are just getting started or have been living right for your type for awhile – or
want to be able to teach your friends about it – join us! For more information
about meeting times, call 761-0040. If you’re unable to attend the meetings,
but still enjoy learning about eating right for your type and sharing your experiences,
visit the Community Message Boards on www.dadamo.com. Share your story, ask questions
or offer support; all are welcome!
Recipes: Hot Soups for Cool Days
A pot of soup simmering on the stove is always welcome on chilly fall days. Here are two of our favorites. For more recipes, or to add your own, visit:
http://www.dadamo.com/typebase4/recipes.htm
Adzuki Bean & Pumpkin Curry Soup
Ingredients:
| 2 tbsp Olive oil |
1 tsp turmeric |
2 leeks, sliced in thin half
moons and washed well |
2 tsp salt |
| 2 ribs of celery, chopped |
6 c vegetable broth |
| 3 large carrots, chopped |
1 small sugar pumpkin, peeled, seeded and cut up in small cubes |
| 6 cloves garlic, chopped |
1 tbsp sugar |
| 2 bay leaves |
1 can adzuki beans, drained and rinsed well |
| 2 tsp curry powder |
generous handful of chopped fresh parsley |
How to make it:
In a heavy pot, heat olive oil over medium high heat. Add the leeks, bay leaves,
carrots & celery, turn to coat with the oil. Cook a few minutes, until they
begin to color.
Add garlic, salt, curry powder, turmeric and red pepper. Stir spices in to veggies
and cook for 1 minute.
Add enough stock/broth to cover them and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer
for 10 minutes.
Add pumpkin & sugar to pot and the remaining stock/broth to completely cover
the veggies. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until pumpkin
is tender.
Stir in beans and cook till warmed through.
Remove from heat and take out the bay leaves. Sir in the parsley. Puree soup
with a stick blender, regular blender or food processor till smooth.
Easy Cream of Mushroom Soup
Ingredients:
| 1 can mushrooms [or use a BTD compliant substitute] |
free-range chicken broth [or use a BTD compliant
substitute] |
| 1/2 onion |
2-3 teaspoons ghee |
| 2-3 cloves garlic |
sea salt |
| 3 large carrots, chopped |
freshly ground black pepper (optional) |
How to make it:
Drain the can of mushrooms, and dice the onion and garlic.
Sauté all together with ghee in a small pot until onions start to turn mushy.
Add about 1/4 cup chicken broth, and simmer for a couple of minutes.
Pour everything into a blender with salt and pepper, add more chicken broth, and blend until creamy.
Note: You can add arrowroot powder or any kind of starch to make it thicker and smoother.
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