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Dr. Grover will be the PI in a study of 65 Ft. Carson veterans who have suffered TBI’s in recent war activity. Cerescan will be performing an initial and post-treatment functional brain scan to determine if near-infrared led light therapy applied to the scalp can improve blood flow (after several sessions) and heal damaged areas of the brain from concussion. Preliminary studies have been very promising.  The therapy will be performed on site at Ft. Carson and should begin within the next few months. If the results show benefit, this could open the door for additional studies looking at light based therapy for cognitive impairment, alzheimers, etc, without the use of medications.  Exciting stuff!!! We’ll keep you posted!

You might not know but September is Healthy Aging Month! We all know that aging is inevitable but often overlooked is the importance of creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle combined with preventative healthcare to aid in a greater quality of living and even averting serious illness. Dr. Grover attended the presentation by Nobel Prize recipient Elizabeth Blackburn last Friday for her work on telomeres and aging. She emphasized the importance of healthy lifestyles and preventative medicine that is a core in Dr. Grover’s practice. Telomeres are the tips on your DNA that are a marker for healthy aging.  If they are shorter than they should be, Dr. Grover can prescribe a diet, lifestyle and nutritional intervention to get you back on course!  If you haven’t been tested, book an appointment to see him, and we can give you the kit in our office.

Aging is the one and only health issue that impacts 100 percent of the population. No matter what your chronological age is, you can take steps to reduce the likelihood of disease or serious illnesses. Proactive is so much easier than reactive. Don’t wait until it’s too late! Make an appointment with Dr. Grover today!

Bioidentical hormones have the exact molecular structure of the hormones that a woman’s body produces naturally. In other words, these hormones are no different from the hormones that a woman’s body produces.  Bioidentical hormones are individually formulated at compounding pharmacies, made from ingredients found in nature, to have the same molecular structure as the hormones made by your own body.  The FDA has approved many of these hormone products and continues to approve them after ongoing research.

• Bioidenticals are often prescribed in a transdermal cream, as well as oral troches and transdermal patches. This allows the hormones to go directly into the bloodstream rather than having to pass through the liver in pill form. This also results in fewer hormonal peaks and valleys and reduces the risk of a blood clot as occassionally seen with oral forms.
• Some patients are not good candidates for bioidentical hormone therapy, depending upon their medical history. During your consultation we will determine together, if bioidenticals are right for you.
• By contrast, synthetic hormones are intentionally different. Synthetic hormones are derived from a variety of sources and differ dramatically from the natural hormones they are supposed to mimic. Pharmaceutical companies can’t patent a bioidentical structure, so they invent synthetic hormones with different molecular structures so they can be copyrighted and sold at a high price.
• Herbal remedies, anti-depressants, and/or the birth control pill may offer some temporary relief but are usually short lived. Additionally there are considerable side effects to these treatments, including worsening hot flashes, worsening libido and weight gain.
• Good nutrition, proper fluid intake, and exercise are all helpful in maintaining healthy, stable hormones.

Clothing, shoes and belts don’t come in One-Size-Fits-All, so why should your diet? There are endless possibilities for losing weight from Nutrasystem to Weightwatchers and for many those plans might work. But instead of guessing which diet will work best for you, we’ve got a better idea. What about finding the best possible diet for you as an individual? That’s exactly where Pathway Fit ® comes in.

The Pathway Fit ® report provides personalized information and recommendations based on your genetics to assist you in understanding your metabolism and dietary traits, optimizing the effects of physical activity and exercise, and enhancing the nutritional balance of your diet.

According to Pathway Genomics, “Pathway Fit ® analyzes over 75 genetic markers that have been shown to impact metabolism, exercise and energy use within the human body. Through the examination of these genes, which are expressed in various organs, such as the brain, stomach, gut, muscle, pancreas, and directly in fat tissue, they are able to gain an insight into how your body processes sugars, fats, nutrients and vitamins. What’s more, the Pathway Fit report includes detailed analysis on how your body may respond to exercise, and your potential response to certain foods, all of which may lead to healthy choices and a better lifestyle.”

Dr. Grover is now offering the new Pathway Genomics Fit Test in his office. Who knew that spitting in a test tube can help you determine the best diet plan to help you lose weight! Ask him about it the next time you’re in or give him a call today! 1 (888) 726-4442

We all know that the healthiest, most natural way to lose weight is of course, eating right and exercising but for many and especially as we age, our metabolisms play a bigger part. Want to jumpstart that metabolism? Combine these suggestions with a healthy diet and exercise for extra pound shedding.

Don’t Leave Out The Weights – While cardio is important, it only keeps your metabolism going just a short while afterwards. Studies show that after weight lifting, the metabolism keeps rocking well after the workout. Mix it up! Weight train a few days out of the week and get your cardio in on the days off!  For cardio also consider interval training which will boost your met rate more than a long run.

Don’t Starve – A lot of people think that not eating will be the weight loss miracle they’ve been waiting for but who can keep up that unhealthy diet forever? I’m not saying you need to eat more just eat more often! Eating 5 (or more) small meals daily will put your metabolism into hyper-drive.

Plenty of Green Tea – One of the easiest and best things you can do for your body is drink Green Tea. It’s packed with antioxidants that can help battle cancer, reduce your risk for numerous diseases and obesity! Coffee especially those less processed, “green coffee”, can also work well. We carry Pure Inventions Green tea concentrate which can give you a major boost with great flavor to a hot or ice cold tea.  Each dropper contains the equivalent of close to 20 cups of green tea minus the caffeine.

Ice Cold H2O – Next time you feel the urge to eat, try drinking 20 ounces of cold water. Many times, thirst can be mistaken for hunger so filling the void with water is a calorie-free way to curb the appetite.

Put Some Spice In Your Diet – According to studies, a spicy meal can temporarily crank your metabolism up 8% higher than your normal rate. Spicy food has also been shown to be an appetite suppressant. Stock up of Cholula and Sriracha and add it to your favorite dishes! Curry is great too, and has benefits for your brain.

Track your daily fitness with Fitbit. I love this tool and many of my patients are successfully shedding pounds with it too.  Check out fitbit.com.

Still Strugggling?

Make an appointment online to visit and have Dr. Grover check your thyroid, hormone balance and metabolic rate!