Helpful Resources Alliance for Natural Health
Tinyurl.com/HelpfulReading
Dr. Andrew Weil
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HerbReference.com Linus Pauling Institute
Micronutrient Information Center
lpi.OregonState.edu/infocenter
National Institutes of Health
Tinyurl.com/NIH-Supplements
NutrientReference.com SupplementReference.com
plement, along with nutritious foods, in order to achieve a normal balance. A 2009 report by the U.S. National
Poison Data System indicated that the number of serious adverse events that year from the use of vitamins, minerals, amino acids or herbal supplements was extremely low, with no related U.S. deaths. Many natural healthcare experts, including naturopaths, nutritionists and dieticians, conclude that supplements are useful and in some cases, necessary, especially when treating a significant nutrient or hormonal deficiency. It’s wise to consult a knowledgeable professional before buying the antioxidant du jour mentioned by a friend from the gym.
James Occhiogrosso, a natural health practitioner and master herbalist, specializes in salivary hormone testing and natural hormone balancing for men and women. Find helpful articles at
HealthNaturallyToday.com. Connect at 239-498-1547 or DrJim@
HealthNaturallyToday.com.
Sunshine Pharmacy Health & Wellness Center by Lillie Viola
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etermining which supplements can best meet individual needs requires the type of sound information offered by knowledgeable health professionals such as Sherrill Natzke, director of market- ing sales and education for the Sunshine Pharmacy Health and Wellness Center, in Naples. Natzke, an ambassador for Cancer Treatment Centers of America, works hand-in-hand with nutritionists, naturopathic physicians and family doc- tors to keep them informed of any dietary changes or supplements that she recom- mends, particularly those that must be co- ordinated with prescription medications. “Our pharmaceutical-grade supplements, also carried by Cancer Treatment Centers of America, are third- party tested by legitimate companies and do not contain junk fillers,” advises Natzke, a 10-year cancer survivor who enjoys teaching a series of classes that educate the public on health, well- ness and prevention. “I practice what I teach, and believe that an increasing number of individuals are interested in how they can maintain or optimize their health.” She says the challenging part is
knowing where to start and what to take. “That’s why we begin our series with an in-depth health assessment,” notes Natzke, who emphasizes that her simple approach to becoming a partici- pant in maintaining or improving health isn’t overwhelming. “I take pride in talking with people in layman’s lan- guage about mind/body/spirit wellness, rather than talking at them in medical jargon. I also believe in incremental changes, which is why I urge partici- pants to implement at least one new thing they learn from a class. In the fol- lowing class, they add something else. By the end of the series, they are on their way to higher levels of health and wellness,” she explains.
For a schedule of free Jan. classes—The Six Dimensions of Wellness, Tip-to-Toe Health and the Three Deadly S’s—visit Sunshine Pharmacy, 6350 Davis Blvd., Naples. For more information, call Sher- rill Natzke at 810-252-3975 or 239-530- 3784, option 1. For additional pharmacy locations, visit MySunshinePharmacy. com. (Classes are held at the Davis Blvd. center only.) See ad, page 38.
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