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A Natural Option for Treatment of Cervical Dysplasia/Abnormal Pap

A Natural Option for Treatment  of Cervical Dysplasia/Abnormal Pap

 

What is Cervical Dysplasia - Cervical dysplasia refers to abnormal changes in the cells on the surface of the cervix that are seen underneath a microscope. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that opens at the top of the vagina. These changes are NOT CANCER, but they can lead to cancer of the cervix if not treated.

 

Escharotic Treatments - the Natural Option

 

With the recent attention to the HPV cause of cervical dysplasia and cervical cancer and the limitations of the HPV vaccine, it is reassuring for women to know that they have treatment options.  We know that not all women with an HPV infection develop cervical dysplasia or cervical cancer.  It is, therefore, suggested that there are multiple factors contributing to the progression of the disease.  Such factors as immune function and nutrient depletion can be altered and supported.  By treating nutrient deficiencies and supporting the immune system dysplastic lesion can regress.  Studies have shown that specific dietary changes, supplementation, and topical (escharotic) treatments can improve lesion status and prevent cervical cancer.  

 

An Escharotic treatment is an alternative Naturopathic treatment that is indicated for patients that have moderate to severe cervical dysplasia.

This in-office treatment procedure that consists of a botanical and mineral mixture being applied topically to the cervix to stimulate abnormal cell death and healthy cell growth (Alt Med Rv, May2003, Marshall). These are specific botanicals and minerals that are used to target the abnormally growing cells and cause the cells to die off. An added benefit is that an Escharotic treatment targets abnormally growing cells only. This lessens the risk of scarring and damage to the cervix and also make the procedure more efficient than treatments involving the removal of cervical tissue. Moreover it utilizes and enhances the body's own ability to heal itself. In conjunction with the topical treatments, suppositories, supplements, and dietary changes are prescribed as part of the treatment protocol.  These suppositories, supplements, and dietary changes stimulate the immune system and heal the cervix.

 

For milder cases of cervical dysplasia, only suppositories, supplements, and dietary changes are used. This is mostly recommended for low grade cervical dysplasia that persist or in older patients.

 

Dr. Denise Grobe ND practices at the Center for True Harmony Wellness and Medicine in Mesa AZ. She specializes in integrative medicine, gut health, metabolic syndrome, weightloss, hormones, and women’s medicine. She is accepting new patients and has free health lectures monthly. To contact her: 480-539-6646 or info@trueharmonywellness.com. You can find more information about Dr. Grobe at www.trueharmonywellness.com

Planning a Pregnancy or Pregnant and want to be prepared?

Here at True Harmony, we are offering a free event October 26th from 5-6pm for anyone who plans to become pregnant in the near future or who is simply interested in learning more about planning for pregnancy.

My name is Mary Ann Shostek. I am a physician assistant with previous experience in fertility specialty. I am currently a part of the True Harmony team and see OB(pregnant) patients for prenatal visits as well as non-pregnant patients for gynecological and fertility issues.

 This event will be informal and interactive. Questions are encouraged!

 Some of the topics I will touch on are: prenatal vitamins, routine yearly examination and testing, maintaining a healthy body and lifestyle, tracking menstrual cycles and ovulation , lastly discussing realistic expectations.

 

If there are other topics you are interested in, please let us know and we will try to accommodate your interests. Future events will include more specific information regarding fertility, and we will let you know when those are scheduled.

 

To reach the Center for True Harmony Wellness & Medicine™ Contact 480-539-6646,

www.trueharmonywellness.com , or info@trueharmonywellness.com

Again it is October 26th at the Center for True Harmony from 5-6pm

 

　

CONTACT:  Center for True Harmony Wellness & Medicine™, an integrated medical office and spa for men, women and families. We are located just off the SouthWest corner of CountryClub Dr and Baseline in Mesa Arizona 85210 . To contact this author, the office or our practitioners: info@trueharmonywellness or 480-539-6646.

The future of healthcare – giving Americans what they want

The future of healthcare!!

Americans have many complaints about our current healthcare system and are demanding a change in that system. One of the many complaints about healthcare is that there is NO healthcare there is only sick care. Americans are so concerned about their health; maintaining their health, regaining their health and the desire for medical treatments that do not carry the side effects of pharmaceuticals that the health supplements industry has become a multi billion dollar industry. The next time you are in a bookstore just peruse the health section and take note of the overflowing shelves of books offering alternative treatments and lifestyle adjustments for common illness.

It is amazing and empowering that Americans are actively pursuing the knowledge they desire. However, most of these books and resources are not written by Physicians and when a patient has questions or wants reassurances from their primary healthcare provider or specialist those questions cannot be answered or are met with criticism and frustration. Americans pay a lot of money for their healthcare and want to be provided with well rounded healthcare that addresses and answers all their health concerns.

The Center for True Harmony Wellness and Medicine provides well rounded healthcare that is capable of answering all patients’ questions regarding their health, wellness, and lifestyle. Dr. Christine Brass-Jones DO OB/GYN, Dr. Denise Q Grobe ND and MaryAnn Shostek PA-C of True Harmony utilize the Conventional Medical Model and the Naturopathic Medical Model of healthcare; the Doctors and practitioner work together to provide the most comprehensive care. As well as medical services, the Center for True Harmony also offers therapeutic massage, reflexology, cranial-sacral, Reiki, hypnotherapy, yoga and skin care to complete the full spectrum of healthcare services and needs.

So, how does it really work?

Here’s an example of how the Center for True Harmony’s women-medicine Physician Assistant, Mary Ann Shostek, works with patients who are having stress-related problems in an integrated medical approach. These stress-related problems could be any combination of fatigue, insomnia, PMS, hot flashes, mood changes, headaches, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, pelvic pain, chronic pain, and many more.

Physician Assistants are trained in the bio-psycho-social model of medicine. So, it is natural for me to consider my patients overall well being when seeing them for appointments. When performing a history and physical, one of my standard questions is "How is your stress level?" It’s not surprising that in many cases, the answer is "Terrible". There are so many stressors today: financial, loss of job, loss of home, family and relationship issues and so much more. My next questions is "What do you do for stress relief?" Again, it’s not surprising that in many cases, the answer is "Nothing". I then educate my patients about the effects of uncontrolled stress on the human body: sleeplessness, fatigue, digestive problems, and over long periods of time, high blood pressure, increased risk of stroke or heart problems and even infertility. That’s when it is really a bonus for me to be fortunate enough to be practicing at True Harmony. I am able to direct my patients into therapies that will help them control and reduce their stress levels, and thus help them to lead more healthy and productive lives. I urge my patients to find out what works best for them, and gently guide them into that path. Knowing and working side-by-side with the therapists at True Harmony is a great advantage and allows me to personalize recommendations for my patients. This may involve monthly massage, practicing weekly yoga, doing daily meditation, regular exercise, or meeting with a Reiki master. It is truly amazing and extremely fulfilling to see the positive changes from year to year when patients take my advice and start taking care of themselves.

"Two of the fundamental tenets of naturopathic medicine are to Treat the whole person and to find and treat the cause of the symptoms" says the Center for True Harmony’s women-medicine Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Denise Q Grobe.

I had a patients that had been experiencing pelvic pain for several months. She had an ovarian cyst in the past that had caused a similar pain, so she thought she was suffering from another ovarian cyst. She had a normal pelvic ultrasound. During a detailed physical exam I was able to cause the same pain when I pressed on her psoas muscle. Based on that finding I recommended that the patient have a therapeutic massage. The pain was relieved by the massage along with focused stretching; the patient continues to be pain free.

CONTACT:  Center for True Harmony Wellness & Medicine™, an integrated medical office and spa for men, women and families. We are located just off the SouthWest corner of CountryClub Dr and Baseline in Mesa Arizona 85210 . To contact this author, the office or our practitioners: info@trueharmonywellness or 480-539-6646.

Vaccinations: Help for deciding when, if and what to vaccinate in our infants and kids

Vaccinations : Help for deciding when, if and what to vaccinate in our infants and kids

By Dr. Denise Grobe, ND

 

The decision a family makes about vaccinations is a difficult and personal one and the right answer is the answer that makes the most sense to the ones making the decision. Therefore it is very important that the decision to vaccinate is made based on good information and facts.

There is bountiful information about vaccinations on the Internet, in magazines and in books. The information available on vaccinations can be confusing and overwhelming, and tends to be extremely one-sided. Either, opinions state that vaccinations are safe and the risks outweigh the consequences of the disease and that choosing not to vaccinate not only puts your children at risk but puts all children at risk for illness; or that no vaccinations are safe, should be avoided completely, and the side effects are more dangerous than the disease. Most of the information provided is not false, frequently inflammatory, but not false. Statistics and quotes can be alarming.

Unfortunately there are no easy answers but there are good questions you can ask to help decision making a little easier.

1. Be familiar with the diseases that are being vaccinated.

• How are they contracted?
• How prevalent are they in society?
• What is the treatment? How easily is the disease treated?
• Who does the disease infect? What age group?

2. Why are we vaccinating for these diseases?

• Are they deadly, deforming, debilitation, or inconvenient?

3. What are the side effects, adverse reactions and risks associated with each vaccination?

4. What exposures will your child infant face?

• Is there exposure to siblings who are in school or daycare?
• Will the infant/children be home or at daycare?

The CDC (www.cdc.gov) provides printable versions of vaccination schedules for infants, children and adults that list all available and recommended vaccinations.

Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System ( http://vaers.hhs.gov/) reports all adverse reactions to vaccinations as reported by physicians and healthcare providers.

It is important to keep communication open with your pediatrician or family health care provider. If vaccinations are a concern for you or your family then your health care provider can be a valuable source of information. If your health care provider is not willing to discuss vaccination options with you, you may want to consider finding a provider who will.

The Center for True Harmony Wellness and Medicine in Mesa will be holding a Vaccination Forum to discuss these questions and help educate parents about their options when making the decision about vaccinations. Both parents to be and parents who are getting ready to send their children off to school will appreciate the education that Will be offered. This is a FREE event that is open to the community.

Please RSVP to 480-539-6646.

CONTACT:  Center for True Harmony Wellness & Medicine™, an integrated medical office and spa for men, women and families. We are located just off the SouthWest corner of CountryClub Dr and Baseline in Mesa Arizona 85210 . To contact this author, the office or our practitioners: info@trueharmonywellness or 480-539-6646.