MASKS IN THE OFFICE

As COVID19 numbers continue to decline in Boulder and surrounding areas Helios will be transitioning to “mask optional”. Providers and staff will continue to wear masks for the time being. Please keep in mind that our current merciful pandemic lull is TEMPORARY. In all likelihood, we will see a surge in cases this summer.

Unpacking 2 years of the pandemic

It’s been a long strange trip. Though the global pandemic is not over we have a mercifully low prevalence of coronavirus. This gives us time to unpack where we have gone during the pandemic. This timing is fortuitous as spring is a time to cleanse. We can cleanse our bodies and our minds this spring. For our minds, this can mean recreating meaning or recreating with playfulness and joy (pushing back on the darkness)

Reconnecting with people we have missed during the pandemic.
Media detox- Unplugging from news and social media
Reconnect to yourself with meditation and being in nature.
Reconnecting with friends and family- do something kind for someone for no special reason.
Appreciating yourself, valuing yourself, finding your self-confidence and optimism, building contentment for who you are.
Finding gratitude and appreciation for what you have- time, friends, love, value experiences over material things.
Finding our generosity and humor.
Finding and restoring your spirit, being in the moment, finding joy at the moment.
Rekindling our curiosity for learning and adapting.

Detoxifying our bodies

Cut out alcohol as it’s really bad for sleep.
Removing added sugar and unnecessary caffeine.
Moving our bodies with a better routine of exercise.
Weight loss- Consider intermittent fasting and/or eating a more plant-based diet.

Apothecary - Spring Detox Special

The Apothecary will be offering a 20% discount on Metagenics’ 10-day Clear Change Detox program. This program includes UltraClear RENEW and AdvaClear (two of our favorite detox supplements) along with detailed instructions. The program includes meal suggestions as well. The Clear Change 10-Day Program featuring UltraClear RENEW is designed to enhance the body's natural metabolic detoxification process while providing adequate fuel for both cleansing and other daily activities—providing energy and support for overall well-being. Many people benefit from completing a 10-day metabolic detoxification program two to three times a year. It is available in Chai or Vanilla flavor (berry flavor is also available as a special order).

Micro Needling- by Margaret Hampton

In the spirit of seeking balance, harmony and beauty, Dr. Margaret Hampton has begun offering micro-needling skin rejuvenation treatments at Helios every other Wednesday. Micro-needling known as “collagen induction therapy” benefits skin tone and appearance by: boosting collagen production, decreasing fine lines and wrinkles, diminishing age spots and scarring from acne. She combines her deep understanding of Chinese Medicine with state-of-the-art micro-needling tools to maximize the benefits of each treatment. Further, each treatment is followed by a cooling mask and Red-Light therapy to increase circulation and decrease inflammation to expedite and enhance healing.

Please call Helios for pricing and packages.

** Existing patients of Dr. Hamptons will receive 20% packages or their first treatment.

WAVI Brain Scan and C-IMT Arterial Scan

If you are not familiar with our popular noninvasive blood vessel ultrasound, please inquire with us about its usefulness as a preventive study.

WAVI brain scans are a radiation-free functional test of brain activity.

We can give you direct measurements of brain function. The portable EEG scanner, the WAVI headset, measures non-invasively brain function in real-time. WAVI brain scans provide information about regional brain activity, processing power, and auditory and reaction time. All these assessments can be compared to “normals” for your age, and alert us when your brain is aging too rapidly. The scan takes 60 minutes. Cost 150$ (100$ with a CIMT scan).

Enjoy a $50 discount when you purchase these together.

Who should get a WAVI brain scan?

People who have/had:

Family history of dementia
Personal history of head or brain injury
Personal history of cancer chemotherapy
High-risk sports participation (football, soccer, mountain biking, etc.)
Loss of taste, smell, or hearing
High blood pressure
Diabetes or high blood sugar
High Cholesterol
History of Stroke
Smoking
Obstructive sleep apnea
Insomnia
Prolonged general anesthesia
ADHD
Chronic neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis or Parkinson’s Disease
Heart Surgery
Depression
Menopausal cognitive decline
Anyone who is concerned about their memory

Spring 2022 Newsletter