Due to the upcoming holidays the office will be closed December 24th to January 3rd.  We have a few openings this week so please let us know right away if you would like to schedule an appointment.  Also, please let us know if you need refills on custom herbal tinctures or homeopathics.  While the office is closed, you may purchase most supplements through my online store and established patients may schedule their own appointments via my website.  I look forward to seeing you soon!

Here is a fun and easy adult holiday treat which is gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan.  Great as a gift idea too! 

Ingredients 
1 1/2 cups almonds 
1 cup dried figs 
1/3 cup cocoa powder 
Juice of 1/4 lemon 
2 to 3 Tbsp. maple syrup 
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract 
3 to 4 Tbsp. rum 
1/8 tsp. black pepper 
pinch of salt 
Optional:  more cocoa powder for dusting or finely shredded coconut 

Instructions 
1.  Soak figs in hot water for 15-20 minutes to soften.  Drain and remove tough stems.   
2.  Place the almonds into a food processor and process until they are finely crumbled ( slightly less fine than almond flour). 
3.  Add in all remaining ingredients and process until everything is combined and the mixture begins to form into a ball.  ( I needed to add the higher amounts of maple syrup and rum to get the right consistency) 
4.  Take small bits of the mixture and roll into balls using your hands. 
5.  Optional:  Roll balls in some extra cocoa powder or finely shredded coconut for a finished look. 
6.  Refrigerate for an hour or more and enjoy!  

Three of our popular supplements will be 15% off for the next three days!  A-Biotic, which is a great way to help you stay healthy and prevent illness if you work with the public and Tranquility and Sleep Easy by Mountain Peaks, favorite aids for occasional insomnia, anxiety and stress.  Call us right away to place your order as these will go fast!

Hello Everyone,
I am very excited to announce some new offerings in my practice!  Upon reflecting at length as to how I can best help all of you to resolve your most bothersome health problems, I decided to create my Signature Consultation Packages.  These packages are designed to address some of the most common health concerns that I see in my practice. 

Why consider a package?  In my experience, those who commit to a series of visits with me are more likely to achieve their health goals.  We’ll map out a clear plan from the very start and work closely together step by step to resolve your health problems.  I notice that those who make such a commitment are more likely to make the changes necessary to see big improvements.

CLICK HERE to check out all of the details of my new packages.

Please contact us to get started with a package or ask questions.  Give yourself or a loved one the gift of health this season!

During these very stressful times, I am thankful to be able to have a number of highly qualified mental health professionals to refer my patients to.  In addition to one on one counseling, there are now other resources available.  I am especially excited about a course that local counselor Nichole Moorman has been teaching for the past few years called Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction.  This eight week evidence-based program teaches a form of meditation aimed at assisting people with stress, anxiety, depression and pain.  Nichole is teaching this course online starting mid-January.  She is offering a special discount to my patients which reduces the price of the course from $300 to $250.  Sign up by January 7th to take advantage of this offer.  Check out my interview with Nichole to learn more about this life-changing program!

Dr. Seaver has created a range of unique consultation packages to provide comprehensive solutions for some of the most common health conditions she sees in her practice. The idea is to have a clear plan and strategy for you from the very start. All Signature Consultation Packages cost less than if you paid for individual consultation sessions, and offer you other benefits, such as discounts on health supplements. Dr. Seaver finds that those who commit to a package are more likely to achieve their health goals due to the personal commitment and the benefit of regular one on one sessions to work step by step towards your health goals.

Take a look at the consultation packages below. If you click the link below each one, you’ll find a detailed description of the program. Please contact the office if you have further questions or if you would like to get started with a package.

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Dial In Your Digestion

Who is this package for?

Anyone with chronic digestive symptoms such as:

• Gas
• Bloating
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain

Why should I buy a package?

Those who purchase a package are receiving 5% off office visit prices and dietary supplement prices. In addition to the financial savings, those who commit to a package are much more likely to make the changes necessary to resolve their health problem. Working closely with Dr. Seaver, step by step towards your goal rather than just coming in when you have a flare up, results in a higher likelihood of success.

This package includes:

• An initial one hour visit to discuss your concerns, review your health history, family history, current dietary and lifestyle habits and perform a physical exam. A blood draw will be performed for a food intolerance test or a test kit will be sent home with you to do a finger prick blood collection. At this visit we will discuss whether additional testing is indicated based upon your situation.
• One hour lab review visit to review your food intolerance test results and create a customized dietary plan. We will also address bacteria and yeast imbalances in the intestines and treat gut nervous system sensitivity.
• Three 30 minute follow up visits to assess your response to treatment and fine tune your program.
• IgG Food Intolerance test for 96 foods.
• Personal support via your patient portal to clarify your treatment plan.
• 5% off all dietary supplements from my office and online store during the duration of the package.

Visits may be scheduled in person, via telemedicine (video) or by phone. It is encouraged, although not necessary, for the first visit to occur in person. All package visits must be completed within one year of purchase.

Package cost: $927.00 or an initial payment of $450.00 followed by 3 monthly payments of $175.00.

Hormone Balance

Who is this package for?

This package is for women with any of the following symptoms or conditions:

• Menstrual Irregularity
• Painful or Heavy Periods
• PMS
• Recurrent Urinary or Vaginal Infections
• PCOS
• Endometriosis
• Ovarian Cysts
• Uterine Fibroids
• Infertility
• Peri-Menopausal and Menopausal Symptoms
• Adrenal Fatigue
• Thyroid Problems (Hypothyroid, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, Hyperthyroid)
• Post-Birth Control Syndrome
• Hormonal Migraines

Why should I buy a package?

Those who purchase a package are receiving 5% off office visit prices in addition to 5% off dietary supplements. In addition to the financial savings, those who commit to a package are much more likely to make the changes necessary to resolve their health concerns. Working closely with Dr. Seaver, step by step to resolve the problem results in a higher likelihood of success.

This package includes:

• An initial one hour visit to discuss your concerns, review your health history, family history, current dietary and lifestyle habits and perform a physical exam. Blood will be drawn for a hormone and thyroid panel and a kit will be sent home with you to do a saliva adrenal hormone collection. At this visit we will discuss whether additional testing is indicated based upon your situation.
• One hour lab review visit to review your test results and create a customized plan.
• Three 30 minute follow up visits to assess your response to treatment and fine tune your program.
• Comprehensive lab assessment of female hormones, thyroid and adrenal hormones. If your insurance covers some of this testing, the labs can be ordered at your local hospital and the cost will be deducted from the package.
• Personal support via your patient portal to clarify your treatment plan.
• 5% off all dietary supplements from my office and online store during the duration of the package.

Visits may be scheduled in person, via telemedicine (video) or by phone. It is encouraged, although not necessary, for the first visit to occur in person. All package visits must be completed within one year of purchase.

Package cost: $1297.00 or an initial payment of $650.00 followed by 3 monthly payments of $237.00.

Vibrant Health

Who is this package for?

This package is for those with the following symptoms or health conditions:

• Autoimmune disorders
• Inflammatory disorders
• Chronic or recurrent infections
• Skin Conditions
• Allergies/Asthma/Sinusitis
• Cancer
• Chronic Fatigue
• Anxiety/Depression

Why should I buy a package?

Those who purchase a package are receiving 5% off office visit prices in addition to 5% off dietary supplements. In addition to the financial savings, those who commit to a package are much more likely to make the changes necessary to resolve their health concern. Working closely with Dr. Seaver, step by step to resolve the problem results in a higher likelihood of success.

This package includes:

• An initial one hour visit to discuss your concerns, review your health history, family history, current dietary and lifestyle habits and perform a physical exam. At this visit we will discuss what lab testing is indicated based upon your situation.
• One hour lab review visit to review your test results and create a customized plan.
• Three 30 minute follow up visits to assess your response to treatment and fine tune your program.
• Personal support via your patient portal to clarify your treatment plan.
• 5% off all dietary supplements from my office and online store during the duration of the package.

Visits may be scheduled in person, via telemedicine (video) or by phone. It is encouraged, although not necessary, for the first visit to occur in person. All package visits should be completed within one year of purchase.

Package Cost: $675.00 or an initial payment of $300.00 followed by 3 monthly payments of $136.00. The cost of lab testing is not included in this package. If you have health insurance, some tests can be ordered at your local hospital so that insurance can be b

I will be out of the office from November 23rd to the 27th.  I will be back in the office November 30th.  Please let us know right away if you would like to see me this week as we have a few openings.  Kiva will be at the front desk on Monday November 23rd and Tuesday November 24th from 9am to 12pm to assist you with supplement refills, scheduling and any other needs.  In addition, you may schedule appointments and refill supplements online through my website.  Enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday!

As I have discussed in prior newsletters, I feel this is a particularly important year to protect yourself against the flu.  For those who choose not to get a flu shot, I recommend an alternative method of protection.  The Flu Nosode is a homeopathic preparation made from very dilute flu strains predicted to be prevalent this year.  The purpose is to prime the immune system to recognize these flu strains so that contact with the actual flu virus results in very mild or no symptoms.  It is given orally on a schedule throughout the winter.  Please contact us if you would like us to set aside a bottle for you.  One bottle provides enough doses for 4 people for the whole season.  

Free Covid-19 testing is available without a doctor’s order or appointment at two events this week.  In Ridgway at the Ouray County 4-H Center, drive through testing will be available today, Wednesday November 11th from 6:30 am to 7 pm.  In Telluride at the County Intercept Lot located at 130 Society Drive, testing is available tomorrow, Thursday November 12th from 7 am to 5 pm.  Ridgway’s testing is via an oral route so avoiding food for 20 minutes prior to the test is advised.  

For those who are regularly in contact with others such as teachers, those with children in school, employees of retail establishments, restaurants, medical offices and hospitals, I do recommend additional immune support this year.  We are well stocked with all of your favorite immune support products such as Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Zinc, Probiotics, A-Biotic, Immune Dx, Quercertin, Melatonin and more.  Let us know if you need help figuring out the right regimen for you! 

If you hadn’t noticed, cauliflower is having a moment!  Low carb, high antioxidant and able to morph into many forms, this humble vegetable is now in the limelight.  Here is an easy yet exotic recipe to give you an idea of it’s potential.

Tandoori Cauliflower   

Ingredients 
1/2 cup raw unsalted cashews 
2 Tbsp. coconut oil 
2 Tbsp. lime juice 
1 red chili, seeds removed  
3 tsp. curry powder 
pinch of turmeric 
1/2 tsp. garlic powder 
1 tsp. salt 
1 cauliflower head, cut into bite sized pieces 

Instructions
1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 
2.  In a food processor, add all of the ingredients except cauliflower and process to form a smooth paste.  
3.  Place the cauliflower florets in a large bowl and pour in the marinade; mix well to ensure all the pieces are coated. 
4.  On a lined baking sheet, place coated cauliflower florets and roast until tender, 45-60 minutes.  5.  Garnish with lime juice and serve.

By Shahzadi Devje

Sometimes a cold night just calls for a warm chowder.  Notice that I made some substitutions to make this gluten and dairy free!

Cod Chowder

Ingredients 
3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 
1 cup diced onion 
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup all purpose flour (I use gluten free all purpose flour) 
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
3/4 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning
ground pepper
4 cups reduced sodium fish or seafood stock ( I used 1 small bottle clam juice and the remainder low sodium chicken broth)
1 cup whole milk ( I used unsweetened plain almond milk)
3 cups diced red potatoes
2 cups chopped green beans
1 1lb. wild cod, cut into 1 inch pieces
dill for garnish 

Directions 
1.  Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.  Add onion and celery and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and beginning to brown, 3-6 minutes. 
Sprinkle flour, Worcestershire, Old Bay and pepper over the onion and celery and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. 
Add fish stock (or clam juice and chicken broth) and milk; bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly.  2.  Stir in potatoes; bring just to a simmer.  Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.  Then add the green beans and continue to simmer until the potatoes are tender, 5 minutes or so. 
3.  Add cod and cook, stirring gently until cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes.  Garnish with a generous sprinkling of fresh or dried dill.

From Eating Well

This is my favorite time of year to cook.  The weather has cooled down and evenings are spent indoors.  Winter squash are in season and baking something in the oven is appealing.  I bought a nice spaghetti squash from Yurtstead Farm’s booth at the Montrose Farmer’s Market a few weeks ago and made this delicious and comforting recipe. 

Stuffed Spaghetti Squash 

Ingredients 
1 Tbsp. olive oil 
1 lb. ground meat ( I used ground turkey).  Crumbled firm tofu or beans could be substituted to make this vegetarian. 
1/2 yellow onion, diced 
2 cloves garlic, minced 
1 carrot, diced 
1 stalk celery, diced 
8 mushrooms, diced 
1/2 tsp. dried oregano 
1/2 tsp. dried basil 
1/2 tsp. dried thyme 
1/2 tsp. sea salt 
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 
1 28 oz. can diced or pureed tomatoes
1 medium sized spaghetti squash or 2 small squashes 
grated parmesan, for garnish 

Instructions
1.  Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.  
2.  Poke a fork into the squash in several places. 
3.  Place the whole squash on a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes, flipping the squash over half way through.  Take out of the oven and allow to cool.  Cut the squash in half and carefully remove the seeds with a spoon and discard.  Then scrape out the squash “noodles” from the skin, taking care not to rip the skin.  Set the “noodles” aside in a bowl.
4.  Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5.  Add the ground meat to the oil and break into crumbles.
6.  Add the onion, garlic, carrot, celery and mushrooms and cook until the meat is well-browned and the onion is tender.
7.  Add the seasonings and tomatoes and stir to combine.
8.  Once the mixture begins to simmer, reduce heat to medium and cover for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9.  Add the spaghetti squash noodles to the pan and toss with the sauce until everything is evenly coated.  
10.  Carefully return the mixture to the squash skins and top with parmesan if desired.  
I like to put these back in the oven on a baking pan under the broiler for a minute to brown the parmesan.  
Serve and enjoy!  

Hello Everyone,
As promised, here is the link to my free webinar video replay, Dial In Your Digestion:  Natural Strategies to Heal Irritable Bowel Syndrome.  I review the top three underlying causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and my unique method for addressing those causes to resolve gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation and abdominal pain for good.  The video is packed with useful information and I truly hope you enjoy!  Best of all, I am offering a free 15 minute phone consultation for those who watch the video and want to take the next step to resolving their digestion problems.  Please call my office to schedule the consult or for more information.

I am excited to announce that I will be offering a free webinar this month called Dial In Your Digestion:  Natural Strategies to Heal Irritable Bowel Syndromeon Thursday October 22nd at 11 am.  This webinar is for you if you are struggling with chronic or recurrent gas, bloating, stomach aches, constipation or diarrhea.  We will review the most common underlying causes of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and my customized approach to resolve the problem.  Click here to register.  You will only be able to access the live webinar if you have signed up before the event.  I look forward to seeing you then!