Hello Everyone, 
I will be out of the office from August 16th to the 28th.  Kiva will be at the front desk from August 23rd to the 26th from 8:30 am to 12 pm to assist you with supplement purchases, appointment scheduling and anything else you need.  We will re-open on Monday August 30th for our regular hours which are 8:30 am to 2:30 pm Mondays through Thursdays.  Keep in mind that most supplements can be refilled from my online store via my website.  Established patients may schedule their own appointments on my website as well.  Please let us know if there is anything that we can do for you!

Hello Everyone,
As many of you know, my husband died at the end of April. I will be out of the office from July 8th to the 14th to host friends and family for his memorial service. This week I will be in on Monday from 8 am to 2 pm and Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 am to 12 pm. The office will be closed on Thursday. Next week Kiva will be in the office Monday through Wednesday from 8 am to 12 pm and then we will resume our usual schedule on Thursday the 15th. Please let us know if you need anything and we will be happy to help you.

Hello Everyone,

It has been so good to see all of you again after being out of the office for awhile. 

I have decided to extend the Health Fair Lab Special through the end of June for those of you who missed it, so please call us right away to get a time slot for your blood draw.  This is a fantastic opportunity to check blood sugar, cholesterol, liver and kidney function, thyroid and more for a very reasonable price. 

I will be starting earlier in the morning for the rest of the summer which will make it easier on those of you who are fasting before your blood draw!  My office hours will be Monday through Thursday, 8 am to 2 pm through the end of August and then I will return to my usual schedule.  Appointments are available by calling the office or scheduling your own appointment via my website.

I look forward to seeing you soon!

Hello Everyone, 
I am now back in the office seeing patients.  This week we will be open between 8:30 am and 12 pm Monday through Thursday and then next week we will resume our normal schedule.  We have contacted everyone on our waiting list and the schedule is now open to everyone.  Appointments may now be made by calling the office or going to my website to schedule your own appointment. 

I look forward to seeing you all soon!

Hello Everyone, 
My husband is terminally ill and is on hospice now.  I will be taking some time off from work to spend precious time with him.  Kiva will be at the front desk on Mondays and Thursdays from 10 am to 12 pm for the next two weeks to assist you with supplement purchases and anything else that you need.  We can arrange for supplement pick up on other days as well.  I truly appreciate your supplement purchases from my office and online store as it helps keep my practice afloat during this difficult time. 
We are keeping track of those whose appointments had to be canceled recently and will give you priority when I am ready to see patients again. 

Thank you so much for your patience and understanding.

Hello Everyone,
My husband is very ill and is needing quite a bit of care ongoing.  I appreciate your patience as we have had to adjust my schedule and move some appointments. 

I am offering a Spring Health Fair Lab Special for the months of April and May this year.  This is a great opportunity to have screening labs done to check red and white blood cells, blood sugar, kidney and liver function, cholesterol. thyroid, iron and more for a reasonable price.  I recommend that you fast for 12 hours with water only prior to your appointment to get the most accurate results.  Please contact us to get your blood draw scheduled before those early morning appointments fill up!

Hello Everyone,
Due to a family medical issue, I will be out of the office from March 8th to March 19th.  I will be available for phone and telemedicine visits during the week of March 22nd.  I plan to be back in the office March 29th.  
Kiva will be at the front desk from 9 am to 12 pm Monday through Thursday during the time I am away to assist you with supplement refills, scheduling and any other needs.  In addition, you may schedule appointments and refill supplements online through my website. 

Please call us as soon as possible if you would like to see me this week as there are a few openings available.

Looking ahead to April, I plan to offer my Health Fair Lab specials and a Spring Detox Group Class.  More information will be coming soon! 

Hello Everyone!  The office will be closed from February 15th to February 19th.  We will be back in the office February 22nd.  Please let us know as soon as possible if you would like to see me this week or if you will need a refill on any supplements, custom herbal formulas or homeopathics.  In addition, you may schedule appointments and refill most supplements online through my website.  I look forward to seeing you soon!

Did my last video strike a chord with you?  Are you ready to go deeper into making some changes around eating habits?  Join Michelle Curry Wright, Health Coach and I for two more live video sessions in which we go in depth into the effect of sugar and refined carbohydrates on all body systems and then really get into the psychology behind why we make certain dietary choices and how to change our habits. 
The sessions will occur on February 9th at 5:30 pm and February 23rd at 5:30 pm. 
The course will also include one month’s support in a private Facebook group, helpful handouts, challenges and the positive emotional support of our group for making a change!  Click on the link below to get signed up.  The total cost of the course is $50.00.  I look forward to seeing you there! 

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Did my last video strike a chord with you?  Are you ready to go deeper into making some changes around eating habits?  Join Michelle Curry Wright, Health Coach and I for two more live video sessions in which we go in depth into the effect of sugar and refined carbohydrates on all body systems and then really get into the psychology behind why we make certain dietary choices and how to change our habits. 
The sessions will occur on February 9th at 5:30 pm and February 23rd at 5:30 pm. 
The course will also include one month’s support in a private Facebook group, helpful handouts, challenges and the positive emotional support of our group for making a change!  Click on the link below to get signed up.  The total cost of the course is $50.00.  I look forward to seeing you there! 

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Does sugar have a hold on you?  Watch my new video with Health Coach Michelle Curry Wright where we discuss:  1.  What sugar does in the body. 2.  How it affects hormones, mood, inflammation and weight. 3.  Why we crave sugar.   4.  What to do about it! Enjoy and please contact me if you would like to get started working on sugar and diet as it relates to your health.

Dr. Seaver and Michelle Curry Wright Discuss Sugar:  What it does to the body and what to do about it!

It is encouraging that the Covid vaccine is now being made available to certain segments of the population.  However, infection rates remain very high.  What I am most concerned about is the increasing number of cases of “long” Covid that I am seeing.  These patients are experiencing debilitating symptoms such as extreme fatigue, brain fog, cough, body aches, headaches, etc. long after the initial acute infection has resolved.  I think that in many cases, this situation can be prevented with proper management of the acute infection. 
In addition to keeping your immune system healthy with restful sleep, regular exercise, whole foods diet and supportive supplements, I strongly recommend that you schedule a phone or video consult with me if you become ill so that I can prescribe the appropriate vitamins, herbal formula and individualized homeopathic remedy.  Please call with any questions or to schedule an appointment!

As many of you know, I have really enjoyed giving educational talks on a variety of health topics to the public.  As in-person gatherings are not possible now, I am interested in finding venues for online webinar-type events.  Please let me know if you belong to an organization which is looking for speakers.  Additionally, if there are topics that you would like to hear me speak about, please contact me!

Below are two recipes that I make at least once every winter which are warming, filling, inexpensive, tasty and vegan.  They also happen to be high in fiber and protein.  I hope you enjoy! 

Hearty Pea Soup

Ingredients 
1 onion, diced 
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil 
1 bay leaf 
1 tsp. celery seed 
1 cup green split peas 
1/4 cup barley or brown rice, uncooked 
1/2 cup dried lima beans 
2 qts. water 
1 1/2 tsp. salt 
dash pepper 
1 carrot, chopped 
3 stalks celery, diced 
1/2 cup chopped parsley 
1 potato, diced 
1/2 tsp. basil 
1/2 tsp. thyme 

Instructions 
Saute onion in oil until soft, along with bay leaf and celery seed.  Stir in split peas, barley or brown rice and lima beans.  Add 2 quarts of water and bring to a boil.  Cook on low heat, partially covered, for about an hour and a half.  Add salt, pepper, vegetables and herbs.  Turn heat down as low as possible and simmer another 30-45 minutes.  Thin with additional water or stock if needed.  Correct seasonings. 

From “The New Laurel’s Kitchen” by Laurel Robertson. 

Red Split Lentils with Cumin Seed (Masoor Dal)

Ingredients
1 cup red split lentils picked over, washed and drained 
4 1/3 cups water 
2 thin slices of unpeeled ginger root 
1/2 tsp. ground turmeric 
1 tsp. salt or to taste 
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil 
pinch of ground asafetida (optional) 
1 tsp. whole cumin seeds 
1 tsp. ground coriander seeds 
1/4 tsp. cayenne 
2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro 

Instructions 
Combine the lentils and the 4 1/3 cups water in a heavy pot.  Bring to a simmer.  Remove any scum that collects at the top.  Add the ginger and turmeric.  Stir to mix.  Cover, leaving the lid very slightly ajar, turn heat to low and simmer gently for 1 1/2 hours or until lentils are tender.  Stir every 5 minutes during the last half hour to prevent sticking.  Add the salt and stir to mix.  Remove ginger slices. 
Heat the oil in a small frying pan over a medium flame.  When hot, put in the asafetida.  A second later, put in the cumin seeds.  Let the seeds sizzle for a few seconds.  Now put in the ground coriander and cayenne.  Stir once and then quickly pour the contents of the pan, oil and spices, into the pot with the lentils.  Stir to mix.  Sprinkle the fresh cilantro over the top to serve.  Can serve with rice, naan or chapati.  

From “Madhur Jaffrey’s Indian Cooking”. 

Happy New Year!  I am back in the office and looking forward to seeing you again.  My receptionist Kiva and I are receiving our first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine this week.  I do recommend this vaccine for everyone this year, not only to keep you and your family healthy but to shorten the duration of the pandemic for everyone.  I understand that some of you see me because you do not feel comfortable with vaccines.  Please schedule a short phone consult if you have concerns that you would like to discuss. 

There are some special considerations regarding this vaccine.  For those who have an autoimmune condition such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus or Multiple Sclerosis and are taking a biologic medication, please consult with your rheumatologist or neurologist before receiving the vaccine.  If you have a history of anaphylactic (life threatening) allergic reactions, please consult with me or your primary doctor before receiving the vaccine. 

If you are a health care provider or work in a health care or long term care facility, likely you have already been contacted to schedule your vaccine.  The next group who are eligible to receive the vaccine (Group 1B) will include health care workers who have less direct contact with Covid-19 patients (home health, hospice, pharmacy, dental), firefighters, EMS, police, correctional workers, funeral services, people aged 70 and older, frontline essential workers in education, food, manufacturing, agriculture, U.S. Postal Service, public transit, grocery, public health, those serving the homeless, essential officials in state government and essential frontline journalists.  I know that many of you fall into this 1B category.  Opportunities for this group to be vaccinated will soon be publicized but you may also register in advance at the following sites:  Once you register, you will then be contacted for a vaccine appointment by your public health department.  

For Ouray County 1B:  https://ouraycountyco.gov/399/COVID-19-Vaccine-Information 
For Montrose County 1B:  https://www.montrosecountyjic.com/vaccination/  

Stay tuned for more important vaccine information as this moves forward!