Mederi Health

Personal Training with Brena

Kristen — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:09:10 +0000

Mederi Health and Below Zero are pleased to announce our new offering: personal training with Brena Kautz! In addition to operating our Below Zero cryosauna, Brena is a nationally certified personal trainer, group fitness instructor and professional dancer. Brena is excited to offer her expertise in body sculpting, strength training and flexibility. Whether you just need a gentle push in the right direction or a complete overhaul of your current workout plan, this is a great complement to your health and wellness protocol. Sessions will be conducted either at our Denver office location, Brena’s condo gym (about 1 mile from our office), or in your home, depending upon your preference. Sessions are priced at $75/hour for individuals sessions, and package pricing is available.

Call today to schedule your personal training session with Brena! 303.993.2323.

Has your get up and go, got up and gone?

Kristen — Wed, 09 May 2012 19:03:22 +0000

Did you know that the adrenal glands are responsible for helping regulate sleep wake cycles (otherwise known as your circadian rhythm)? This may be some very important information for you if you’ve been feeling fatigued during the day, or if you are having trouble sleeping at night. One of the main steroid hormones that is produced by the adrenal glands is cortisol. If the adrenal glands are functioning properly, they will produce a high amount of cortisol in the morning and then gradually release less cortisol over the course of the day until just prior to bedtime, when the amount of cortisol in the body is very low. In fact, a healthy person with an optimal circadian rhythm will have a cortisol curve that is close to the exact opposite of the melatonin curve; in the early morning, melatonin is decreasing and cortisol is rising in preparation for waking and being alert during the day. If a person is having trouble getting up with the alarm clock, this may indicate that morning cortisol is less than optimal. Likewise, with insomnia, high nighttime cortisol may be the reason why a person feels “tired but wired” and can’t get to bed; melatonin supplementation is a popular choice for those suffering from insomnia, but in the presence of elevated cortisol, extra melatonin doesn’t usually do much.

Cortisol irregularities occur when adrenal gland function is insufficient. While the adrenal glands help out with stress management, there is a limit to the amount of stress this small gland can take before it begins to perform sub-optimally. Chronic stress caused by diet (think food sensitivity), tissue damage, inflammation, pain, anxiety, depression and relationship issues, wears on one’s health, and the adrenals take the brunt; it’s rare to have improvement without targeted interventions. At Mederi Health, we are experts in supporting adrenal gland health, and our patients will tell you they have improved sleep, energy and quality of life, as a result of seeking our care.

An Introduction to the CryoSauna with Brena & Nina

Kristen — Sat, 05 May 2012 03:03:05 +0000

Since the cryosauna at Below Zero is a relatively new technology, many people are unfamiliar with what a session in the cryosauna is all about. While the cryosauna offers incredible benefits such as reduced pain and inflammation as well as increased mobility and flexibility, many people are a little concerned about whether they will be uncomfortable during a treatment. Just like when acupuncture was first introduced in the United States, most Westerners were concerned that sticking needles into their skin would be painful and not worth the potential benefits. Similar to acupuncture, the cryosauna originated in Asian cultures and has been used widely prior to making its way to the states. With acupuncture, it didn’t take long before Americans embraced the health benefits that the rest of the world had known about for centuries. Clearly, acupuncture has come into its own in America as even health insurance companies typically offer some coverage for treatments. It’s just a matter of time before cryosauna takes off with the same level of success as acupuncture in the realm of alternative health practices.

So that you may become more familiar with the step by step process of cryosauna treatments, we have detailed the experience for you in our photos below:

Meet Brena, Below Zero's cryosauna operator

Meet the "machine" .....here is Brena in front of the cryosauna chamber. The inner platform raises up so that each client has their head and neck completely visible and above the cold mist.

Brena is getting Nina ready for her session. Socks and gloves are worn during the treatment.

Nina's all smiles as she freezes away soreness from her recent weight training workout.

In case you’re wondering (just like Nina was) whether a session in this high-tech therapy machine is going to break the bank….

...you'll be happy to know that we offer first timer's specials and package pricing to fit into any budget. Call for details: 303.993.2323

Whats the real deal with soy?

Kristen — Thu, 03 May 2012 16:13:17 +0000

Soy products can be found everywhere now days from infant formula to our make up products. We get asked the question all the time about the health value and safety of soy. In this case, we are going to take a politicians stance; everything in moderation because there are cases where soy can be damaging and cases where its a great protein alternative. More science is needed before a conclusive answer can be reached. So our advice is for those who may be at greater risk for an estrogen based cancer or for young boys who might be sensitive to exposure to estrogen they may want to limit if not eliminate their use of soy.

Let me explain further. Soy is a plant estrogen and current science tells us there is a possibility of plant estrogen’s influencing our human estrogen receptors so this is why there is a concern. Additionally, soy is a highly GMO’ed crop in the US and for some people this is another cause for concern.

If you are curious if soy may be an issue for you, just eliminate all soy from your diet for 7-10 days then add back soy back into your diet (make sure you add healthy, organic, NON-GMO soy) and evaluate for one week how you feel. Its very important to read labels during an elimination diet as soy is found in many products you would not expect!

As always, if you have additional questions about food sensitivities please call our office and schedule with one of our providers today! 303-993-2323.

Meatless Mondays

Kristen — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:45:12 +0000

The Meatless Monday concept promotes taking a break from animal-based protein one day out of the week. For most of us, meat is usually at the center of the plate, and without it, well…it just doesn’t seem like a meal. For some, Meatless Monday is an opportunity to address a health concern and enhance nutrition, for others it’s more of an environmental concern since reliance on animal protein and factory farming tends to create a large carbon footprint. Regardless of the reasons, taking a break from any habit is usually good practice, so go ahead and give Meatless Monday a try. It may take some experimenting with recipes before you settle upon some family favorites, but it is entirely possible to please even the pickiest palate with plant-based, protein rich dinners that are both hearty and fulfilling.

In order to bring the most nutritious Meatless Monday Meal to your table, beans, vegetables and whole grains should be the foundation of your recipe. A family favorite in my house is a throw back to simple dinners at my grandparents house….pasta fagioli, or pasta fazool, as it is affectionately called among our Italian American family. I really love that this simple recipe is not only easy to prepare, but tasty, nutritious, and economical. You can make it, too! Here’s how….

Ingredients:

1 lb Ditalini pasta*

28 oz peeled, whole canned Italian tomatoes

12 oz crushed canned Italian tomatoes (approx.)

2 15 oz cans Great Northern White Beans, rinsed

1 T olive oil

2 bay leaves

2 T dried basil

1/2 cup red wine (optional)

1 t sea salt

crushed hot red pepper

grated or shredded Parmesan cheese

* Ditalini is the traditional type of pasta used for pasta fagioli and Eden Foods carries an organic 100% whole grain, Kamut Ditalini. For a gluten free option try brown rice elbows or shells by Tinkyada.

Directions:

In a medium sauce pan, warm the olive oil over a medium flame, then add the tomatoes. Use a potato masher to crush the whole tomatoes.
Add beans, bay leaves, wine (if desired), salt, and basil.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes to an hour. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente, drain and combine with the sauce.
Top with cheese and hot pepper to taste, and enjoy!

By Nina Stout

Cold Therapy Boosts Brown Fat Activity, Promoting Weight Loss

Kristen — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:40:10 +0000

If you’ve been reading up on weight loss studies recently you may be aware of the newly identified benefits of cold therapy. Research points to the fact that brown fat activity increases with cold temperature exposure. Brown fat uses calories from normal fat, or white fat, and burns it for fuel. An increase in brown fat activity may allow a person to burn an extra 500 calories per day.

According to a recent article in Popular Mechanics, “A team led by Sven Enerbäck, a medical geneticist at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, found that when subjects spent 2 hours in a cold room wearing thin clothing and intermittently soaking their feet in ice water, their brown fat burned 15 times more energy than it did at room temperature.”

For Bruce Spiegelman, PhD, with Harvard University’s Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, brown fat activity has been the subject of several published studies. Dr. Spiegelman found that the reason brown fat can boost metabolism is because it behaves more like muscle than fat.

Tim Ferriss, taught us how to embrace increased productivity in his book The Four-Hour Work Week; now he’s helping us rapidly improve our fitness level and physical appearance in his book The Four-Hour Body. And…. you guessed it….. he’s all about activating brown fat with frigid temperature exposure. A Ferris claim that has been backed up by LiveStrong.com, has ice therapy boosting fat burning potential by as much as 300 percent.

At Below Zero in Cherry Creek North, our cryosauna boosts brown fat activity, but with a much shorter investment of time and discomfort. Upon stepping into the cryosauna, liquid nitrogen lowers the surrounding air to minus 202°(F), dropping the skin temperature to just above 32° in less than a minute. It’s dry air that is cold, but much more comfortable than an ice bath, and, ultimately, more effective. During the 2 minute treatment, brown fat activity increases and boosts metabolism to burn an extra 500-800 calories per day.

Adding cryosauna treatments to your weight loss regimen, body sculpting program and anti-aging therapies is a great way to achieve great results faster and more efficiently. Cryosauna treatments not only boost brown fat activity, but also lessen inflammation, pain and tissue damage.

Call Below Zero to schedule an appointment today: 303.993.2323.
Read more:

Brown Fat and Weight Loss – The Future of Fat – Popular Mechanics

This Simple Hand Trick Helped Participants Melt Away Flab

Announcing Our New Referral Rewards Program

Kristen — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:09:11 +0000

At Mederi Health we are truly blessed to have a practice full of inspired and dedicated individuals pursuing a greater level of health for themselves. We are also blessed by the way our practice has grown by referral as a result of our patients spreading the word about their success with improving energy, balancing hormones, restoring gut function, and losing weight while working with our practitioners.

To show our gratitude and to continue to grow our practice in the way that we most value, we are rolling out a new referral rewards program….

When you refer a friend, family member, colleague or acquaintance to our practice you will now be eligible to receive between $10-100 towards products and services at Mederi & Below Zero CryoSauna!

Be sure to have your referral mention your name to us at their initial consultation so we will know to thank you!

Cryotherapy on Channel 7 tonight! 2/7/12

Kristen — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:29:11 +0000

Be sure and watch Candi on Denver Channel 7 as they do a story on cryotherapy tonight on their health segment at 10pm.

I’m sure many of you have already experienced the benefits of cryotherapy when using a simple ice pack! Now you can get fast and effective, whole-body relief from your pain and inflammation with 3-minutes in our Cryosauna chamber at Below Zero located right here in Denver!

Many of our patients complain of being cold intolerant and concerned they can’t tolerate the treatment despite its many health benefits. But as Peggy said after a week of treatment, “the inflammation is down in my feet and knees for the first time in years, and all from a surprisingly quick and bearable 3-minute treatment.” Peggy is using our Cryosauna to address her arthritis and neuropathy symptoms.

You may be wondering if cryotherapy is right for you? We offer a complimentary consult with our providers to discuss your case. Come and see the machine and discuss the many treatment options located at our facility. Not only do we have state of the art technology like cold laser and cryotherpy, but we also are great blend of traditional and alternative treatments to address your health concerns.

Even more exciting news! We are bringing in a pain medicine and rehabilitation specialist here to Cherry Creek to further enhance our entire facility. We will be able to provide everything from vitamin injection therapies, hormone treatments and pain management injections and therapies. Please check back with us in a few weeks for more information! You can also check us out at www.belowzerocolorado.com or call 303-993-2323.

Have a healthy day!

Again, connect with our sister website at www.belowzerocolorado.com or on Facebook to check out more information on cryotherapy in Denver.

Open House Invitation

Kristen — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:42:51 +0000

Join us for fabulous prizes, demonstrations, and meet the staff of Mederi at our Open House, January 19th!

TIME: 6-8 p.m.

SPECIALS: Enjoy special discounts on our CryoSauna and Laser Therapy. All discounts apply to in-office purchases January 19th only.

RSVP: Please call to reserve your spot by calling 303.993.2323, or e-mailing wellness@mederihealth.com.

We look forward to meeting you then!

~The Mederi Health Team

Mederi Health … You’ll be glad you called them!

Kristen — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:36:43 +0000

I Am So Pleased I Called Mederi Health!!!

My symptoms started a little over 2 yrs ago…insatiable itching at times, on my legs, arms off and on, not only did my doctor advise it was eczema so did a dermatologist. The cream worked on the arms, and the leg problems seem to go away as well… then the itching returned, this time it was on legs and in my ears… I was again told eczema and to put Olive Oil in my ears it would help (the ears they couldn’t explain, figured they were just dry). I really didn’t believe it was eczema nor did I want to be putting olive oil in my ears….as time went on, some other issues popped up with my toe nails, itching on the fatty stomach area, and what I call a traveling itch in my shoulders & neck area and ears. No rhyme or reason for it, dry skin I was told, ecezma.

For several years, I also had light brownish skin spots on my arms and back.

I would continue to use the creams provided to help the attacks…. then I just lost energy & focus, could not multi task to do my job, didn’t feel like doing much and the itching remained.

I heard about Mederi Health thru a co-worker in NM, I’m in Aurora…. Good News travels far!!

- I contacted Mederi Health for an appointment, after receiving the questionnaire, I felt my symptoms were very small compared to others… and I would be wasting Mederi’s time.

… They assured me that my problems were just as important to them as anyone elses….

When I visited the clinic we went over several areas of possibility, took some tests and found not only did I have yeast/ bacteria issues, my stress levels were very high, my sleeping habits were poor due to the cortisol levels the interrupted sleep due to the itching, and other important chemical factors for my system would need to be addressed as well.

** Guess what!! It isn’t eczema at all, the itching is gone, my stress levels have decreased tremendously, I’m sleeping better, cleansed my system, resolved issues I didn’t even know I had, my focus and energy is back, the spots are gone and as an extra bonus…

I LOST 20 lbs !!!

** Mederi Health is great to work with… Nina & Kristen listen to your concerns & needs… they will continue to work with you until they figure out the problem.

I’m looking forward to discussing our maintenance plan!

Give them a call, you’ll be glad you did….

-Mederi Health patient Carol