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November 2010
SASTUN CENTER
NEWSLETTER
Holiday Hours for Sastun Center
Thanksgiving :
The Center will close early on
Wednesday, November 24th and be
closed all day Thursday and Friday.
Normal hours will resume on
Monday, November 30th.
Christmas:
The Center will be closed on Friday,
December 24th.
New Years:
The Center will be closed on Friday,
December 31st.
If you will be in need of prescription
refills or supplements around any of
these dates, please plan accordingly.
In this newsletter
• Holiday Hours (page 1)
• Winter Blues (page 2)
• Comprehensive Women’s Health Package (page 3)
• Sastun’s new infrared sauna coming next month
(page 5)
• Disposing of old medications (page 5)
• IV Vitamin Therapy (page 6)
• Classes for 2011 (page 7-9)
• Information on Dr. Murray’s new book (page 9)
Contact Information
10875 Grandview
Building 22, Suite 2200
Overland Park, KS 66210
P (913) 345-0060
F (913) 345-0090
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November 2010
Winter Blues News by William Hale, MD
Feel down in the winter? During the winter
we may get less exercise, and exercise is
known to be a potent anti-depressant. We
also are exposed to less light from the sun due
to both shorter days and fewer opportunities
to be outside. With less exposure to light,
some people produce less of two
neurotransmitters, serotonin and melatonin.
Low serotonin levels are associated with
depression, fatigue, and the craving of
carbohydrates. Melatonin helps control our
sleep-wake cycle by helping us to fall and stay
asleep at night.
Ordinary forms of depression occur at any
time of the year; they do not correlate with
seasons. In contrast, Seasonal Affective
Disorder or SAD, occurs predictably in the
winter (though in rare cases it can occur in the
summer). Daytime fatigue and craving of
carbohydrates typically accompany SAD.
People may want to sleep for excessive
periods, which tends to exacerbate the
daytime fatigue. These physical symptoms of
depression -- fatigue, excessive sleep, and
increased appetite – are typically the first to
be noticed in the fall. Then low mood begins
or intensifies during the winter months.
Light therapy is the most effective treatment
for true seasonal affective disorder. There are
two main forms of therapy. One is exposure
to very bright light after getting up in the
morning. The other is dawn simulation.
To qualify as “bright light therapy,” the light
must be much brighter than that produced by
ordinary household fixtures. Specifically,
exposure should be 10,000 lux (a measure of
light intensity) for 30 minutes each morning.
This intensity of light can be obtained by
using a special light therapy box. These are
available from several reputable
manufacturers including SunBox, Northern
Light, and Apollo. Some laypeople think that
full-spectrum lights (meaning bulbs or
fluorescent tubes that produce quite a bit of
UV light, mimicking the spectrum of
wavelengths produced by the sun) will work.
Others think that making their own light box
with some ordinary fluorescent tubes in it will
substitute for the specially made light therapy
boxes. Unfortunately these alternatives don’t
have enough brightness to affect mood in
SAD.
Another form of light therapy is dawn
simulation. A light of moderate brightness
near the bedside is plugged into a
programmable dimmer which simulates dawn
at any chosen time by bringing the light from
off to full intensity over a period of 45 minutes
(or other interval if desired). Two models that
available are the SunRizr and SunUp.
Reviewing all the research that had been done
on light therapy for depression during the
preceding decades, the American Psychiatric
Association concluded in a 2005 white paper
that bright light treatment and dawn
simulation are effective for not only seasonal
depression, but for non-seasonal depression as
well. They also concluded that each of the
light therapies has about the same
effectiveness as antidepressant medications.
That said, light therapy doesn’t work for
everyone, nor do antidepressants. An
advantage of light therapy is that side effects
from it are extremely rare. The cost of a light
box or a dawn simulator is not cheap -- a few
hundred dollars -- which is about the same as
the cost of 3 – 4 months of treatment with a
brand name antidepressant.
A quality self assessment questionnaire and
other resources regarding SAD are available at
www.cet.org from the non-profit Center for
Environmental Therapeutics.
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From the Front Office
MISSED/CANCELLED APPOINTMENTS
WITH DR. MURRAY
We would like to call to everyone’s attention that if you have
an appointment with Dr. Murray or either of her nurse
practitioners and do not cancel your appointment at least 24
hours* prior to your appointment, you will be billed for the
appointment. We realize that there are extenuating
circumstances that may arise and we certainly take those into
consideration; however, appointments that are cancelled the
same day as the appointment or are missed by the patient
completely will be invoiced.
We always do a courtesy reminder call for your upcoming
appointment to try to help avoid these situations. We
appreciate your understanding of the value of our
physician’s time.
*If your appointment is on a Monday, we would need to receive
your cancellation by Friday and not in a voice message over the
weekend as this does not permit us time to fill that appointment.
Sastun Center Practitioners
Jane Murray, MD, ABFM, ABIHM
Family Physician
Functional & Integrative Medicine
Cindy Chamberlain, DiplAC,
DiplCH
Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine
Mehdi Khosh, ND
Naturopathic Medicine
Tammy Coder Mikinski, PhD
Counseling Psychology
William Hale, MD
Psychiatry & Mind-Body Medicine
Barbara Bridges, ARNP, EdD
Nurse Practitioner
Toni Forsyth, MS, ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
Art Kent
Massage & Craniosacral Therapy
Are you needing to pick up supplements from
either Dr. Khosh, Dr. Beneda or Dr. Murray?
Give us a call and let us know what you need (please take
note of the name of the product). We will check to be sure
that your supplements are in stock and available and have
them ready to pick up when you arrive. This could save you
an unnecessary trip if by chance we are out of the
supplement you are needing and saves you time because
everything will be ready to go when you get here.
Ursula Gilkeson
Energy Healing
Claudia Cardin-Kleffner, OTR,
RYT
Body movement assessment & Yoga
Instruction
Deena Beneda, ND
Naturopathic Medicine
Celtina Reinert, PharmD
Medication & Dietary Supplement
Consulting
Karen Ialapi, RD, LD, CDE
Nutrition Coach
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Coming to Sastun in
December…our new
INFRARED SAUNA!
Just in time for the cold of winter, we’ll have
our own way to warm you up, relax tense and
sore muscles and provide a safe way to
promote detoxification.
Infrared heat is used to warm premature
babies, so it is extremely safe. It can be useful
for people with fibromyalgia and other types
of muscle pain to warm and relax the muscle
tissue. It also helps relieve pain from arthritis
and neck and back problems. It promotes
detoxification of body wastes through
sweating by gently heating the body from
within, rather than outside the body.
Infrared sauna generates a sweat that is 7
times more detoxifying than a traditional
sauna. Thirty minutes of infrared sauna can
burn up to 600 calories, so it can promote
weight loss, besides just sweat/water loss. It
can also mildly reduce blood pressure and
improves skin appearance through the
opening of pores via deeper sweating than a
conventional sauna.
More information to come as we develop this
new venue for you to become healthier for the
holiday season!!
Properly discarding old
and unused medications
We used to think that flushing old
medications down the toilet or sink was the
proper way to make sure they stayed out of
the wrong hands and was the proper way to
dispose of all medications. According to the
FDA and EPA, medications are in our water
supply. Some is probably from urinating
medications out, but some may be from
improper disposal. Flushing most medication
is no longer recommended. Old medications
can be thrown into your kitchen trash and the
label from the pharmacy can be scratched off
or marked over to prevent your information
from being shared with whomever may
happen to be going through your trash.
Placing pills in a Ziploc bag with old coffee
grounds or kitty litter will make them
unpalatable and unappetizing to children and
pets. It will also disguise any medication to
someone purposely going through your trash.
Certain medications should still be flushed
down the toilet. These are typically
medications where accidental exposure could
be harmful. A list of these can be found at:
www.fda.gov.
If you have further questions about drug
disposal, talk to your physician or pharmacist
about the proper way to dispose of old
medications.
Roses are Red…..Does Romance Make You or Someone You Know Blue?
On Friday February 4th from 5pm – 7pm, come talk about love relationships that drive you crazy.
We’ll share some strategies during our first Sastun Happy Hour!
Location is the Sastun Center of Integrative Healthcare Classroom. Light snacks will be provided.
Hosted by Tammy Coder-Mikinski, PhD., Licensed Psychologist. Cost is $25 per person.
Registration and prepayment required. Please call (913) 345-0060 to register.
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Intravenous Vitamin Therapy
Deena Beneda, ND
Intravenous nutrient therapy or IV nutrient
therapy has received much public attention
lately due to the number of celebrities and
athletes that are using these cocktails for
various reasons. What exactly is IV nutrient
therapy? Intravenous Nutrient Therapy
was started over 30 years ago by John
Myers, MD, a Baltimore physician, which
pioneered the Myers’ Cocktail. This
cocktail contained a specially balanced
combination of vitamin and minerals. It
was given intravenously to help treat a
range of ailments and increase energy
levels. Currently, today the Myer’s cocktail
and other IV nutrient therapy are still being
used with great success. The standard
Myers’ Cocktail consists of magnesium,
calcium, B vitamins and Vitamin C. Twotime Nobel Laureate Dr. Linus Pauling was
a firm believer in Vitamin C for healing a
wide variety of health problems. Vitamin C
helps the immune system ward off bacterial
and viral infections and at high doses may
be an adjunctive therapy for cancer.
What is the difference between taking
vitamins and/or minerals intravenously vs.
taking them in a pill form? IV nutrient
therapy is a way in which a healthy and
safe dose of nutrients are given to a patient
intravenously for maximum absorption.
Unfortunately, when vitamins and minerals
are taken by mouth, the digestion system
may not absorb the optimal amount of the
nutrients. However, nutrients being given
intravenously will have maximum
absorption.
Who would benefit from IV nutrient therapy?
Intravenous nutrient therapy is administered
for a wide variety of conditions and illnesses.
It is very effective in treating chronic and
acute infections including upper respiratory
tract infections and the flu. It is also used for
migraines, sinusitis, fatigue, bronchitis,
allergies, boosting the body’s immune system,
fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, PMS,
menopausal symptoms, cardiovascular
disease, depression, anxiety, detoxifying the
body, shingles, pain syndromes, stress, herpes
outbreaks, gastrointestinal disorders and
cancer. IV nutrient therapy may also be used
as a preventive measure against aging or to
improve sports performance, restoring
depleted adrenals and increase a person’s
energy levels.
How many treatments does a patient
normally have of the intravenous nutrient
therapy? It will vary depending on the
patient’s condition. Some patients experience
improvement after only one treatment, and
many report significant healing by the fourth
infusion. People who have chronic conditions
may need ongoing treatment of several IV’s
per week, or periodically every few weeks.
As we enter the winter months and the cold
and flu season it is helpful to know that there
is intravenous nutrient therapy that can offer
significant relief and speed the recovery from
most viral illnesses. Consult your Sastun
healthcare practitioner to find out if IV
nutrient therapy is a viable option for you
and your healthcare needs.
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Upcoming and Ongoing Sastun Center Classes
Menopause Hormones Brunch & Learn
Yoga Classes
Dr. Murray and colleagues lead an engaging
discussion on various hormones, menopause
and treatment options.
Claudia Cardin leads an ongoing series of
yoga classes starting in February (specific
dates to be announced):
Saturday, January 29 10 am-12:30 pm, $35
Registration and prepayment required.
Call (913) 345-0060 to register.
•
Yoga for Low Back Pain
•
Therapeutic Yoga
•
Introduction to Restorative Yoga
Fitness Experience Seminar
Do you want to learn how to maintain your
muscle mass with movements you can master
at home? Join us for this active session to
strengthen your body.
Saturday, January 22, time TBA, $25
Registration and prepayment required.
Call (913) 345-0060 to register.
FREE FirstLine Therapy Introduction Class
Come see what FirstLine Therapy is all about
and get 2011 started off right. Celtina Reinert
leads a one-hour class detailing the science
behind FirstLine Therapy.
Monday, January 24, 6:30 pm
Sastun Center Classroom
RSVP required, call (913) 345-0060
Relationship Happy Hour
Tammy Mikinski, PhD, leads a frank discussion
on love relationships that can drive you crazy.
Friday, February 4, 5 pm – 7 pm, $25
Registration and prepayment required.
Call (913) 345-0060 to register.
Contact [email protected] or
(913) 341-2128 for more information.
NEST Program
NEST=Neuromuscular Efficiency and
Stability Training, aka: Dynamic balance and
core strength program. Balance is dynamic
and can change over time without constant
attention. As we age we lose core strength
along with a number of other things! This
class is designed to help people re-gain their
awareness and proprioception to themselves
and to life.
Learning to balance and move with
confidence, and regaining your feeling of
strength from the inside out are just a few of
the goals of this class. Contact
[email protected] or (913) 3412128 for more information.
Elimination/Gluten-Free Diet Support
Group
For patients on the Elimination or GF diets, a
weekly or monthly support group to try
recipes, give and get feedback on ideas and
to learn from each other. If interested, please
let us know at [email protected] or
(913) 345-0060.
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Upcoming and Ongoing Sastun Center Classes
Empowering the Inner Healer
Part Two – Beyond Basics
This class is designed for those who are dedicated to healing from within and want to understand
and apply the laws and principles of energy healing. We will continue to explore the body and
energy field as a source of unique personal information. Using a variety of tools such as healing
meditation, inner journeys and energy exercises utilizing color and sound, you will practice
communicating with deeper aspects of yourself and aligning with your spiritual essence. Much
emphasis will be placed on creating a safe, supportive and nurturing healing environment within
the group in order to encourage participants to explore new inner spaces.
Commitment to attending all five sessions and working with the material being taught is
essential.
When:
January 4 and 18 – February 1 and 15 – March 1
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Where:
Sastun Center of Integrative Health Care Classroom
Tuition:
$ 150
Full tuition will be due at the first session; cash or checks made payable to Ursula Gilkeson
are accepted.
Registration is required. Call Ursula at 785–760–4503 or email [email protected] to register.
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Aligning with the Inner Healer
Guided Healing Meditations
In this free class we will meet once month to develop and strengthen our contact with the spiritual
light that guides our healing process. In a nurturing atmosphere you will have an opportunity to
become still, let go of worry and stress and listen to the voice of your heart.
Using imagery, colors and the sound of crystal bowls, Ursula will guide you to experience new
places within.
When:
January 5, February 2, March 2, April 6
6:30 – 7:30 RSVP IS REQUIRED – SPACE IS LIMITED TO 30 participants.
Where:
Sastun Center of Integrative Health Care Classroom
RSVP:
Call Ursula at 785-760-4503 or email [email protected] to RSVP.
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Upcoming and Ongoing Sastun Center Classes
The Spiritual Nature of Healing – Part 2
The Seven Cosmic Rays
This class offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the spiritual nature of healing.
We will continue to study the Seven Cosmic Rays and their significance in personal healing and
spiritual development. All energy exercises and guided meditations will be carefully chosen to
support your unique needs. They are designed to help you align with your inner light, the source
of deeper healing.
Commitment to attending all five sessions and working with the material being taught is
essential.
When:
January 11 and 25 – February 8 and 22 – March 8
6:30pm – 8:00pm
Where:
Sastun Center of Integrative Health Care Classroom
Tuition:
$150
Full tuition will be due at the first session; cash or checks made payable to Ursula Gilkeson are
accepted.
Registration is required. Call Ursula at 785–760–4503 or email [email protected] to register.
Dr. Jane Murray’s new book: “Be the Change: Transforming Health
Care From the Inside Out” is coming soon.
Be the Change is a book that describes a quest for a reborn and re-humanized health care system.
A system that honors the values of individuality and healing relationships along with the lifesaving technologies we have at our disposal. A new kind of truly healing hospital should be in
our future, as well as a new kind of medical school to educate doctors in a way that incorporates
effective complementary therapies and includes a more diverse team of healing professionals; and
a new kind of payment system from which we expect a high degree of personal responsibility from
every party, and offer a high degree of autonomy in return.
Be the Change is a must-read for every American who wants to be healthier and receive optimal
care in a truly functioning health care system, instead of continuing to flounder in our current
system based on illness.
Click here to read an excerpt of Be the Change. Available soon from amazon.com, lulu.com and
the Sastun Center. For more information, email: [email protected].
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