For over 8 years, D-Hist has been our trusted friend in completely natural anti-histamine relief that works extremely quickly without drowsiness or other side effects of conventional allergy medications.

D-Hist contains:

Quercetin

Naturally found in onions, quercetin is a mast cell stabilizerand a powerful natural flavonoid. Quercetin has been shown toinhibit certain compounds that typically affect sinus and respiratory health.

Stinging Nettles Leaf

Studies have shown stinging nettles have demonstrated bothpromising mechanisms and clinical results for supporting nasalpassageway health. While further study is needed, trials haveshown stinging nettles demonstrated measurable differences vs. placebo after only one week.

Bromelain

A strong pineapple enzyme, bromelain has proven mucolyticproperties. As such, bromelain supports normal mucousal tissue function and enhances the absorption of quercetin.

N-Acetyl L-Cysteine (NAC)

An amino acid that is a natural mucolytic, NAC reduces the viscosity of mucus. Studies have shown individuals have beentreated effectively without side effects when given NAC.

We have tried other brands with very similar ingredients but time and time again, we keep going back to this brand because it just works best every time.

And for the little ones try D-Hist Jr which is formulated with the same natural ingredients in a child friendly chewable dose.

To further reduce allergies, it is very helpful to avoid dairy products due to their mucous forming characteristics and high sugar foods as those promote inflammation and immune deregulation.

With the “whole body approach” mentality, we are well aware of the role that stress, toxins and various physical injuries play in many of our clients’ lives. We want to continue supporting our clients from every angle and thus are excited to offer Comprehensive Massage Therapy.

As with all of our services, there is no one size fits all approach so of course, the same goes for massage. We have searched high and low for the perfect therapist that can encompass the elements that are important to be able to help clients on a whole body level.

We are excited to welcome Joshua Morgan to the Complete Nutrition And Wellness team. Joshua is grateful to be working everyday as a Massage Therapist, sharing his gifts in service and passion for the art. Josh received his training at The Southeastern Institute of Neuromuscular Massage in Charleston, SC. He brings a nationally certified 7 years of experience which has ranged from work in clinics, high end spas and 5 star resorts.

Joshua believes that there is NO perfect massage for EVERYone but there IS a perfect massage for everyONE. Joshua specializes in customizing each treatment for the individual and works with the body to reduce stress, help tightness, pain and injury recovery, promote in detoxification and rebalance the body.  His goal is to helping clients reach their ultimate health goals with education, encouragement and compassion is his focus.

SPRING SPECIAL

Spring is a wonderful time to cleanse your body, why not help with our brand new Detoxification Massage Experience which includes:

Carefully selected botanical blend to increase lymphatic circulation before your massage

60 minutes of body work focusing on aiding toxin removal, stress reduction and circulation.

Filter Boost-our specially formulated tincture to rehydrate and promote continued detoxification after your massage

Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports, Myofacial, Neuromuscular as well as Custom Massages are also available

For the month of April, receive 25% off our Detox Massage Experience (Regular Price $115 – Discounted Price $86) and 15% off all other massages!!

Upon closer examination of “lemon” flavoring bottled water, I found that it contained the following ingredients: water, citric acid, natural flavors, potassium sorbate, calcium disodium EDTA (to protect taste), sodium citrate, sucralose, phospohoric acid, and acesulfame potassium.

So what are there things?

Potassium Sorbate: Used as a food preservative, it helps eliminate yeasts and molds in foods such as cheese, wine, yogurt, dried meats, and apple cider. It has the ability to cause health problems, trigger allergic reactions, destroy nutrients in food and cause nausea and diarrhea.

Calcium Disodium EDTA: This chemical is of concern in processed foods and beverages. When it reacts with active and unstable ingredients like Vitamin C and sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda) it can form benzenes which are potent carcinogens.

Sodium Citrate: A food additive that controls acidity and prevents spoilage in food and beverages. High amounts of sodium in your body increase calcium excretion and decrease what is available for bone formation.

Sucralose (Splenda): In a 1999 study, The Japanese Food Sanitation Council reported that up to 40% of ingested sucralose is absorbed and can concentrate in the liver, kidney, and gastrointestinal tract, having a negative impact on overall health.

Phosphoric Acid: This is a clear, colorless, odorless liquid with a syrupy consistency. It is used as an acidifying agent to give colas their tangy flavor.

Phosphoric acid has been linked to lower bone density and believe if or not, it commonly used for rust removal.

Acesulfame Potassium: also known as “Ace-K”, is a low-calorie sweetener discovered in 1967. It is 200 times sweeter than sugar and adds sweetness to foods without adding calories or fat. This sweetener is not metabolized by the body. Rather it is quickly absorbed and then rapidly excreted unchanged. 

Advertisers often trick consumers with these “healthy” gimmicks of natural flavoring and low calorie beverages by using artificial sweeteners that often cause more harm than good. You are better off drinking regular natural water and flavoring it the old fashioned way, with REAL fruit. After you pick up your water, take a walk to the produce aisle and grab some cucumbers, lemons, oranges or limes. Spice up your drink the organically natural way.

By Jeanette Kimszal

We have been searching for the perfect space and we are thrilled to announce that our brand new office is finally finished and we will be moving in this weekend.

Our new address is

101 Park Avenue, Suite 3

Hoboken NJ 07030

(the entrance is right from the ground floor, not through the apartment building)

Our phone number and emails will stay the same.

Once we are settled, we are planning some exciting workshops and events and will keep you posted on the details.

Additionally, we added a very special massage therapist to the Complete Nutrition and Wellness team who will be starting in a few weeks. His treatments will be geared towards detoxification and body rebalancing as well as many other areas. More information to come shortly.

Also joining us at 101 Park is Belinda Batson Brown, a wonderful acupuncturist who many of you may already know. Belinda graduated with a three year Masters degree from the Swedish Institute’s School of Acupuncture and Oriental Studies in New York where she studied with internationally renowned teachers. Belinda specializes in various areas of health including fertility, sleep, pain, digestive disorders and emotional acupuncture.

In our new office, our goal as always is to provide the best possible service in a warm and inviting space where all of our clients feel at home so true healing can take place.

If you have an appointment or are stopping by for products after this coming Monday, March 11^th, please visit us at the new location. If you don’t have an appointment coming up, but are in the area, please stop by to say hello, we would love to see you!

These greens are amazing sources of vitamins A and C, calcium, iron, and fiber.  They are very low in calories and sodium.  Additionally, leafy greens are associated with a reduced risk of certain cancers, heart disease, and diabetes.  These greens should be incorporated into the daily diet to improve one’s overall health.

So how exactly should we cook these vegetables?  Depending on which green you are cooking with, will determine the cooking method.  For foods like kale, collards, and chard, they should be rinsed thoroughly to remove any dirt.  From there one can cook them with some garlic and olive oil for about 5 minutes.

For a green like spinach, which is packed with calcium, it can be eaten raw or cooked; the cooked version has a higher nutritional value.

Broccoli, a great source of vitamins A and C, Potassium, and folate, can be eaten raw or cooked several ways.  It can be steamed, stir-fried or boiled.  However, boiling will quickly remove the nutrients, as a lot of them are pulled into the hot water (you can also drink the water after).

It seems that Kale is all the rage these days and with the weather being so cold, here is an easy and healthy recipe for Kale and Bean Soup:

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil

8 large garlic cloves, crushed or minced

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

4 cups chopped raw kale

4 cups low-fat, low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

2 (15 ounce) cans white beans, such as cannellini or navy, undrained

4 plum tomatoes, chopped

2 teaspoons dried Italian herb seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup chopped parsley

Directions:

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil.
2. Add garlic and onion; sauté until soft.
3. Add kale and sauté, stirring, until wilted.
4. Add 3 cups of broth, 2 cups of beans, and all of the tomato, herbs, salt and pepper.  Simmer 5 minutes.
5. In a blender or food processor, mix the remaining beans and broth until smooth.
6. Stir into soup to thicken. Simmer 15 minutes.
7. Ladle into bowls; sprinkle with chopped parsley.

By Laura Georgian

Different kinds of infections

Many of you most likely already know that infections can be either bacteria or viral.

Bacterial Infections – usually need antibiotics to help your immune system fight it

Viral infections – antibiotics are not effective and will not help you to feel better but can only make things worse as the use of unnecessary antibiotics can make you resistant and will not be effective when you truly need them.

Because antibiotics are not effective against viral infections, it is very important to find what kind of infection you have as taking unnecessary antibiotics can kill off good bacteria in the intestines leading to digestive problems and yeast infections and can also contribute to antibiotic resistance (when you need them for real, they will not work)

I recently had a bout with a persistent upper respiratory infection that had me feeling off for several weeks (unfortunately Alyssa got it from me as well since we work in a fairly small space) and after talking to several patients that seemed to have a similar experience, I wanted to explain the situation and hopefully help others from having to g through the same thing.

So how do you know what type of infection you have?

If you are not better in 2-3 days after onset of symptoms, you should see a health care provider that can perform some very simple tests to help figure out what type of infection you have. A doctor will often perform a rapid strep test where they will swab inside your throat and put it into a special solution that will produce a positive or negative result in just a few minutes. Strep A is a very dangerous bacteria that if not treated, can cause serious health complications and the rapid strep test looks for that specific strain. If that test is positive, antibiotics such as Amoxicillin are necessary to make sure the bacteria does not harm your system. As many of you know, I am not usually a fan of antibiotics, but in these cases, you do not have a choice and you do not want to mess around with this bacteria. If the test is negative however, it DOES NOT automatically mean your infection is viral. This is because there are many different bacteria aside from Strep A that can attack your system and therefore a throat culture is extremely helpful.  Also, it is important to note that the rapid strep test is not always 100% accurate and does have false negatives, especially if its done at early onset of symptoms so it can be missed without a culture.

To do a throat culture, the medical provider will use another cotton swab and swipe the back of your throat often trying to get any potential post nasal drip and that will get sent to the lab. Even if the rapid stress test is positive, I still recommend doing a culture to see if that is true and if any other infections are present (rapid strep tests are very effective but they do not identify any other bacteria aside from Strep A). Even if you don’t have a terrible sore throat, a culture can still be helpful as the stuff that drips down from your nose often ends up in your throat and can be collected for the culture. It normally takes a few days for a culture result and we suggest waiting for those results if possible before taking any medication (unless of course the Strep A test was positive). If the culture comes back positive, that is confirmation the infection is bacterial and antibiotics will be needed. Furthermore, labs will often provide specific medications that will be effective against the infection that is present to make sure you are taking the best medication for your case. If the culture is negative, that is confirmation your infection is not bacterial and therefore viral and antibiotics are not needed because cultures can only grow bacteria and not viruses.

In my situation, my rapid strep test was a faint positive (the test resembles a pregnancy test where 1 line is negative and 2 lines is positive) and the doctor was quick to prescribe amoxicillin and did not feel it was necessary to send out for a culture. I didn’t push for it (and now kicking myself for it) and just let it go. After 10 days of amoxicillin, I was not feeling 100% and experienced intermittent cough, sore throat and congestion. I went to an ENT and asked for a culture and a few days later got a call from the doctor that the culture was in fact positive for a bacteria called Moraxella. I explained to the doctor that I already took a course of Amoxillin but unfortunately found out that most strains of Moraxella produce something called β-lactamase and are thus resistant to to Amoxicillin and I had to take yet another 10 day course of a stronger antibiotic called Augmentin. As you can imagine, I was less than thrilled that I now had to take 10 more days of medication, but at this point what I had turned into bronchitis and I didn’t have a choice. In my situation, it’s likely that the strep and Moraxella were there together which is why I didn’t feel completely better after the first course of antibiotics. Had I done a culture right away and saw the other bacteria, I would have taken the Augmentin from the beginning and avoided the extra antibiotics. But as they say, you live and learn right! So just wanted to share this so that others do not have to experience what I went through.

Things you can do to protect yourself if you have to take an antibiotic

If you do in fact have to take an antibiotic, there are precautions you can take to prevent the negative effects of the antibiotics. As you probably already know, antibiotics destroy all bacteria, good and bad as they do not always know the difference. Therefore, taking a strong probiotic is extremely important both during and for at least 2 weeks after the antibiotic course. While taking antibiotics, take your probiocits about 2 hours away from the medication is possible so that the antibiotic doesn’t kill off the probiotic on the spot.

We recommend using the Probiotic 225 as that one comes in a convenient sachet with each serving containing 225 billion organisms (yes that is A LOT!) and perfect to replenish during and after antibiotics. Alternatively, we also use Probiotic Synergy Powder as the amount of the powder can be titrated up to increase the dosage as necessary. Both of these will help prevent digestive discomfort, help immunity and replenish good bacteria. If you experience a lot of diarrhea with antibiotics which is another possibility, the Recolonize 1 is the perfect option and will help eliminate loose bowels right away.

For women who are prone to yeast infections, taking probiotics is especially helpful, however for those of you who are particularly prone, taking probiotics orally does not always do the trick because the bacteria gets used up in the digestive track and doesn’t  always make it to other places. In these cases, probiotic vaginal suppositories work amazingly well, we are very excited as we have been getting great results with them.  Probiotic Feminine Suppositories are formulated to contain various strains to compliment your natural bacteria, they are very small and neat and easy to use, forget those creams and wearing panty linters to bed! They are great for prevention while on antibiotics but also work on existing infections and can help to clear it up without the use of those harsh and messy creams and without having to take Diflucan which has to travel through your whole system to work, is not always effective and has various side effects.

Another thing that is important to keep in mind is that illnesses such as sinus infections, bronchitis and pneumonia do not usually start out as that. Oftentimes an infection that is not properly treated will linger and ends up turning into some of these other conditions.

How contagious are these?

Alyssa unfortunately got my infection so generally they are pretty contagious and it is helpful to stay home and rest for a few days to prevent spreading to others. If you have a bacterial infection that is being treated with antibiotics, your ability to spread the infection will go down significantly after 24 hours of treatment. It is also important to know that bronchitis, sinus infections and pneumonia are not always contagious in themselves. It is usually the original bacteria that cause the illness and then progresses to these other inflammatory conditions so you cannot catch bronchitis from someone else, but you can catch the original infection that made that person sick.

If your infection is viral

If all the tests are negative, you can be more assured that your infection is in fact viral and antibiotics are not going to help and therefore are not needed. In these cases, rest, lots of fluids and immune support nutrients will help to fight the infection quicker. At CNW, our favorites are:

Mycoferon – a powerful mushroom extract

Lomatium – a natural anti-viral herb

Liquid Vitamin C – immune booster and antioxidant delivered in a liposomal form for superior absorption.

Zinc Supreme – concentrated zinc and synergistic nutrients for immune strength.

These are great to take for a current infection and they can also be used to strengthen the immune system overall in the winter months to help prevent illnesses before they start.