Why Allergy Testing Might Help You Solve Your Medical Mystery! -From the desk of Dr.Brkich Our clinic gets ongoing calls asking if we do food allergy testing. There is confusion about food allergies, food sensitivities, and food intolerances. Allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances are terms that are often used interchangeably. However, they are not the same. Food allergies are different from food sensitivities and food intolerances. The medical definition of allergy is very specific and precise. Our immune system protects us from various things such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, and toxins by producing different kinds of antibodies. Antibodies are also called immunoglobulins. Antibodies and immunoglobulins are terms that can be used interchangeably. All antibodies are immunoglobulins, but not all immunoglobulins are antibodies. For our purposes, that distinction doesn’t matter. Antibodies and immunoglobulins are essentially the same. Not so, however, with allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances. If you experience repeated adverse reactions to something that you eat, you may not be able to tell if it is an allergy or a sensitivity or an intolerance, but they are quite different. |
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On this Mother's day Larry would like to celebrate his Mother who passed away recently. I will always remember and never forget her unselfish and giving nature, her gentle ways, and her comforting presence. She was an unfailing rock of stability and a fountain of faith to me and I will miss her so much. "A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take". -Cardinal Mermillod |
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Give your Mother the Gift of Health on this Mother's Day! Book an appointment during the month of May for your Mother and get a Mother's day special of $99 for her visit. Advocates are welcome to join all our consultation visits. To show our appreciation, we will be extending this discount to all care givers. Phone now and mention this offer: 250-564-1700 |
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Croatian Cabbage Rolls (Sarma) |
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I have such wonderful memories of Baka (Croatian name for Grandma) and feel so blessed to have known her for over 40 years. Her love language was definitely food. Whenever you entered her home the smell of her baked goods would warm your heart and soul. Within minutes she would greet us with a table filled of authentic Croatian foods and when you left, it would always be with a plate filled with goodies. My personal favourite were the jelly filled doughnuts (guilt free indulgence bc I knew they were made with love). I am working on getting her recipe. In the meantime, in honour of Baka, I thought it would be fun to include a Croatian recipe in this month’s newsletter. I tested it for the first time last week and my family enjoyed it. Hope you do too. -Anne Deni, B.Sc. FdNuClinical Nutritionist |
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Challenge Us With a Question! |
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Is there a health question you are interested in? Ask us a question, and we might feature your question (anonymously) on our next newsletter! -Dr. Brkich, Naturopathic Physician, Anne Deni, Clinical Nutritionist, Gaetana Deni, Clinic Director | | |
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We are looking to fill our office space! Come and share space with us, grow with us! We have a professional, fun and supportive environment. We love to collaborate - Our current and previous tenants have become our extended family! This affordable office space is in a great location - close to downtown amenities, UHNBC, Northern Health, schools, plus we have administrative help available as well (ie. receptionist, ect)! Contact us if you are interested, 250-564-1700 |
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Our Updated COVID-19 Polices for the Clinic 1. Please be advised our clinic continues to require masks to be worn before entering. 2. We will continue to offer appointments in person as well as via Telephone, Facetime, or Zoom. 3. We kindly encourage you to call ahead of time to place orders from our dispensary. 4. Please call (250-564-1700) before entering the building. If there is no answer please announce yourself before walking up. This ensures you will be the only patient in our waiting room. 5. As a gentle reminder, our current clinic hours are as follows: Tuesday-Friday: 10:00-4:00 Saturday: 11:00-4:00 We kindly thank you for your cooperation. We are all in this together. |
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