June 2009

Health Planning

When is the last time you took a good look at your health portfolio?

I am sure in the last several months you have spent time worrying about, analyzing and reorganizing your financial portfolio. But, have you spend the same amount of time and concern with your health? What are your future goals and how does your current health state play into the future you want? Our bodies are amazing and they have the capacity to do more than we realize, but for them to function at their optimum level they need help.

You might be thinking to yourself that I am only ____ (fill in your age) and I am doing well with my health. But, now let us fast forward 30 years, how is your health going to be then? What types of conditions run in your family and what types of conditions may manifest in you as a result of your current lifestyle?

As a Naturopathic Doctor, one of my focuses is on prevention. Just as your financial planner helps you save away money, my job is to help you maintain health for as long as you live. Now is the time to put energy, focus and love into your health. I often have patients tell me that the small changes I help them implement have profound effects in their lives. Are you ready to take a good look at your health portfolio? If you are, set up your appointment NOW, 415.912.9934.

Natural First Aid Remedies

Dr. Anita will be speaking about natural first aid remedies at Pharmaca in Novato.

This interactive gathering will focus on the ins and outs of natural first aid remedies; including homeopathic, herbal, and nutritional. From the talk, you will walk away with information about numerous natural, safe and effective first aid options to help your family and loved ones. 

Join Dr. Anita at Pharmaca in Novato, 7514 Redwood Blvd, on Saturday July 11th at 1pm.

Lamb Burgers with Cucumber Sauce

This is a great recipe to surprise the Father/Husband in your life. I find it hard to know what to get my father for Father's Day. In the past, I have enjoyed making him a special meal. May you share a special meal with your Father/Husband this weekend.  

Ingredients:
1 ½ lbs ground lamb
1 small chopped onion
8 dried apricot halves, chopped
¼ cup pine nuts
¼ cup dried bread crumbs
2 teaspoons mild curry powder
1 egg
Salt and pepper
4 pita pockets

Sauce Ingredients:
½ hothouse cucumber, peeled and grated
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Instructions:
Combine lamb, onion, apricots, pine nuts, bread crumbs, curry powder, egg, salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix together with fingers. Divide into 8 portions and shape into patties. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Sauce: Mix cucumber, yogurt and mint and season with salt and pepper.
Broil or grill burgers (10 minutes for a medium burger). Warm the pita pocket, cut in half and stuff with lamb burger and sauce.

Sincerely,

Logo Anita M. Larrow, ND
Bringing Naturopathic Medicine to your Door
PO Box 202
Novato, CA 94948
Tel: 415.912.9934
www.drlarrownd.com