Nutrition
Proper nutrition plays a major role in the Wellness approach. As part of our wellness plan, we recommend eating locally grown organic foods, because of their superior nutritional content and freshness. Food today, in supermarkets and in restaurants, is frequently prepared without consideration of the effects it produces on the quality of our diets and subsequently our health. Dangerous substances such as hydrogenated fats, chemical preservatives and high concentrations of salt are all quite prevalent in the American diet. since our diet is so compromised, we are getting more obese, and falling prey to the diseases caused by fat and inflammation. Our unique approach to nutritional advice, is to combine the more traditional western medical technologies along with the anti-inflmmatory diet as practiced by naturopaths. Together we bridge the gap, and increase wellness while reducing the amount of sickness requiring drugs to manage the symptoms of disease.
Poor diet and nutrition can cause or result in;
- Multiple other disease states
Supplements and Foods
All supplements and herbs recommended by our clinicians are carefully researched as to their ability to be absorbed, their composition and the quantity of each component. We pride ourselves in only being associated with the best manufacturers and only recommend those supplements that have shown to be necessary to your health. Too much of some supplements can actually be harmful.
Our pharmacologist, Dr. Woelfel, researches each product and has extensive data bases to elucidate the quality, absorbability and efficacious nature of the products we recommend. He also can tell us what interactions there might be between the products recommended and the other medicines the patient may be on.
Organic Foods &
Fresh from the Farm
Organic products are grown without the use of chemicals, insecticides, and artificially injected hormones and growth stimulants. This avoid the loss of key nutrients, minerals, anti-oxidants, and vitamins that occur naturally. Most of the nutrients needed are naturally contained in organic products. Fresh from the Farm has a unique computerized system to deliver fresh, optimally picked produce, grains, dairy and animal products from small farmers throughout North America specializing in organic products, direct to your doorstep.
Naturopathy
Naturopathic Medicine(also known as Naturopathy) is a school of medical philosophy and practice that seeks to improve health and treat disease chiefly by assisting the body's innate capacity to recover from illness and injury. Naturopathic practice may include broad array of different modalities, including manual therapy, hydrotherapy, herbalist, counseling, environmental medicine and nutritional counseling, homeopathy,etc. Practitioners tend to emphasize a holistic approach to patient care. Naturopaths prefer not to use invasive surgery or most synthetic drugs, preferring "natural" remedies. Herbs and other non process foods are first choice. Naturopaths are trained to use diagnostic tests and prescription medicines (only where licensed to do so).
Amy Bader, ND
Naturopathy
Amy Bader, ND, completed her BS in Science at the University of California at Berkeley, and earned her Naturopathic Doctorate, with honors, from the National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) in Portland, Oregon. Currently, she is an adjunct faculty member of NCNM, where she oversees naturopathic medical students at NCNM's clinic. In addition, she is spearheading the development of NCNM's naturopathic weight loss program. In naturopathic medical school, she trained in nutrition, homeopathy, botanical medicine, counseling, physical medicine and conventional medicine. She specializes in women's immunology, obesity, fatigue, fibromyalgia, depression and biotherapeutic drainage. Her goal is to reduce inflammation, balance hormones and neurotransmitters, stimulate immunity and detoxifying the body.
Teri Spring, RD
Dietician
Teri has been working in the field of dietetics for 28 years, primarily as it relates to nutrition support and nutrition education in both the hospital setting as well as out patient, and home health care.
After graduating with a BS in Dietetics from CSU,Chico, Teri completed her dietetic internship at UC Berkeley. The first 5 years of work was as a clinical dietitian at the bedside in a 166 bed, multi-service hospital. During this time she also taught Therapeutic Nutrition at CSU,Chico for two of those years. She has been a member of the American Dietetic Association for 28 years.
From that experience, Teri became the Director of Nutrition and Food Services for Lodi Memorial hospital from 1985-1998 where she developed nutrition education classes, out patient nutrition counseling and nutrition support services that had not yet been available until this time. As the Food Service director she brought “new concepts” in healthy eating to the menu planning, and faced many challenges working to change perceptions of customers who were used to higher fat, sodium and calorie meals. Adding a salad bar, meatless entrees, deli bar, and healthier options at the grill, was once all so new and not so popular, and today, is a welcomed option appreciated by many customers.
Taking every opportunity to spread the word about the benefits of preventing disease with healthy nutrition choices, promoting and simplifying the “how to’s” of good nutrition, has been a passion since college. Teri has had the opportunity to speak to numerous elementary school classes, service organizations in our community, lectures at Delta College, and community education programs offered through the hospital.
Teri has semi-retired to finish raising her children, but continues to work as the Home Health dietitian and teaches nutrition classes for the hospital’s Diabetes Management program.
Helping folks navigate their way to a healthier life via good nutrition practices has always been at the core of her professional goals. We are what we eat, so let’s eat healthy!
Registered Dietitian
A dietitian (sometimes spelled dietician) is an expert in food and nutrition. Dietitians help promote good health through proper eating. They also supervise the preparation and service of food, develop modified diets, participate in research, and educate individuals and groups on good nutritional habits. The goals of dietitians, and their departments, are to obtain, prepare, and serve flavorsome, attractive, and nutritious food to patients, family members, and health care providers.
In the US nutrition professionals include the registered dietitian (RD) and the registered dietetic technician (DTR). Some RD's or DTRs call themselves nutritionists. However, some people who may call themselves a nutritionist are not registered dietitians. Dietetic technicians are not the same as dietitians in terms of responsibilities and qualifications.
In the U.S., Dietitians are registered with the American Dietetic Association and are only able to use the label "Dietitian" when they have met strict, specific educational and experiential prerequisites and passed a national registration examination. Anyone may call themselves a Nutritionist, including unqualified personnel, as this term is unregulated.
