My good friend Alida Schulyer provided me with this recipe. I like is because it is made with real food, is wheat-free and high in protein. It tastes delicious. For me, it makes a great breakfast bread.
Have ingredients at room temperature. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
Grease with butter and then line with parchment or wax paper the bottoms and sides of your pans. This recipe is for 5 little bread pans or 2 regular bread pans. Assemble the ingredients below:
4 cups finely ground raw almond flour
5 eggs
¾ lb or 3 sticks of butter (okay to use less)
1 ½ cups honey (use ½ cup less to make a breakfast bread)
¾ to 1cup apple cider, or brandy
1 cup applesauce
½ cup citrus peel diced into ¼ inch squares (lemon, orange, lime or grapefruit)
The juice of one lemon
1-teaspoon salt (use 1 tsp. more if butter is not salted)
1-teaspoon baking soda
1-teaspoon or more cinnamon to taste
1-teaspoon or more ginger to taste
½-teaspoon or more cloves to taste
½-teaspoon or more cardamom
3-5 cups of dried fruit including currents, apricots, figs, cherries, etc
1-2 cups chopped pecans
Cut dried fruit into small pieces using a sharp knife or scissors. Set aside.
Grind raw almonds in food processor or blender to consistency of cornmeal. Place into large bowl, add and blend in baking soda, salt and spices.
In a food processor, or in a medium separate bowl, blend together the butter, honey, lemon juice, applesauce and eggs. If doing this by hand, first melt the butter, next add in honey and blend, and then add in beaten eggs and blend; add applesauce and blend. Add ¾ of the juice, applesauce or brandy to the egg mix and blend.
Slowly add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients (ground almonds etc.). The batter should be thick and sticky but not dry. Add additional liquid if needed. Add, by folding in, the dried fruit and chopped nuts one cup at a time until you are satisfied with the ratio of fruit and batter. I like a lot of fruit and nuts in mine, so I add as much as the batter can hold.
Spoon into greased and paper-lined bread pans. Fill almost to the top of the bread pan. Smooth with a spatula and decorate with whole pecans (optional). Cook in preheated oven for 2-5 hours (depending on pan size) or until a fork or toothpick comes out clean. You may want to turn the oven down to 300 after the first 45 minutes, if the edges of fruitcake or the pecans on top start to look brown.
Enjoy!
Thursday, March 04, 2010
AUDIO TALKS AVAILABLE THROUGH PESI
I am a national speaker through the continuing education company PESI. I try to provide immediately and clinically useful information on nutrition and mental health. These seminars can be helpful to both mental health professionals as well as clients. Over the last 4 years, I have been able to use the feedback to refine the lecture so that I consistently receive positive responses and ratings higher than a 4 out of 5 scale.
Here are the links to the audio-recorded seminars:
Nutrition and Anxiety: Practical Techniques to Decrease Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Nutritional & Complementary Treatment for Mental Health Disorders
I will be doing a live webcast on May 13, 2010. Seriously consider joining us. Our last webcast was lively, interesting and informative.
Nutrition and Anxiety: Practical Techniques to Decrease Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Nutritional & Complementary Treatment for Mental Health Disorders
I will be doing a live webcast on May 13, 2010. Seriously consider joining us. Our last webcast was lively, interesting and informative.
RESEARCH: WHOLE DIET CUTS RISK OF DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
I am particularly excited because in January 2010 the first large study came out that verifies what I have been seeing clinically. In American Journal of Psychiatry, investigators at the University of Melbourne in Australia, led by Dr. Felica Jacka, Ph.D., published significant research findings on the role of whole foods on depression and anxiety. This study with 1,046 women ages 20 to 93 years showed that women who regularly consumed a so-called traditional diet were more than 30% less likely to have major depression, dysthymia, and anxiety disorders compared with their counterparts who consumed a Western diet. In addition, the Western diet was associated with a 50% increased likelihood of depression.
What is the traditional or whole diet that helps prevent mental illness, according to the study? It is a diet characterized by eating regularly vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and high-quality meat and fish. The Western diet, on the other hand, is high in refined or processed foods and saturated fats. All of which may increase the risk of depression, the new research suggested. Dr. Jacka defines high-quality meat as red meat such as beef and lamb from pasture-raised animals as opposed to feedlot grown animals eating only a corn-based diet commonly found in the United States. The naturally raised animals produce red meats higher in omega-3 fatty acids that support general brain development and, more specifically, learning and memory.
Dr. Gomez-Pinilla, PhD, at University of California Los Angeles’ Neurotrophic Research Laboratory, agrees with Dr. Jacka on the profound impact of the study: “The psychiatric community has been somewhat reticent about advocating diet as a preventive and/or treatment strategy for mental illness. However, this research, as well as other recent studies may help convince clinicians about the ‘profound impact’ diet can have on mood and psychiatric disorders in general and perhaps shift clinical practice.”
In my clinical practice at Dynamic Paths, when a person successfully changes his or her diet to consume appropriate amounts of high quality protein, fruits, vegetables, and grains, as well as becomes aware of the processed foods he or she has been eating, emotional and physical lives change. The need for antidepressant medication to help manage emotions decreases and some people can even discontinue the antidepressant medications. This makes sense. Antidepressant medication works to alleviate the inability to make neurotransmitters, such as serotonin. Good food and appropriate nutrients also can help make serotonin and aid in healing the brain. As the client continues to see a therapist, “brain re-wiring” for the emotional causes of depression can effectively take place. Mental health professionals and clients report to me that as diets improve, clients can begin to work on harder therapy concerns. If a person has a history of anemia, weight gain, quick loss weight loss programs, the person may have nutrient deficiencies that nutrition alone will not correct. At Dynamic Paths, Abby and I evaluate individuals’ diets to assure the balance for mental and physical health. We can order blood panels to check to see if individuals have enough iron, B vitamins, and other minerals to make dopamine and serotonin.
What is the traditional or whole diet that helps prevent mental illness, according to the study? It is a diet characterized by eating regularly vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and high-quality meat and fish. The Western diet, on the other hand, is high in refined or processed foods and saturated fats. All of which may increase the risk of depression, the new research suggested. Dr. Jacka defines high-quality meat as red meat such as beef and lamb from pasture-raised animals as opposed to feedlot grown animals eating only a corn-based diet commonly found in the United States. The naturally raised animals produce red meats higher in omega-3 fatty acids that support general brain development and, more specifically, learning and memory.
Dr. Gomez-Pinilla, PhD, at University of California Los Angeles’ Neurotrophic Research Laboratory, agrees with Dr. Jacka on the profound impact of the study: “The psychiatric community has been somewhat reticent about advocating diet as a preventive and/or treatment strategy for mental illness. However, this research, as well as other recent studies may help convince clinicians about the ‘profound impact’ diet can have on mood and psychiatric disorders in general and perhaps shift clinical practice.”
In my clinical practice at Dynamic Paths, when a person successfully changes his or her diet to consume appropriate amounts of high quality protein, fruits, vegetables, and grains, as well as becomes aware of the processed foods he or she has been eating, emotional and physical lives change. The need for antidepressant medication to help manage emotions decreases and some people can even discontinue the antidepressant medications. This makes sense. Antidepressant medication works to alleviate the inability to make neurotransmitters, such as serotonin. Good food and appropriate nutrients also can help make serotonin and aid in healing the brain. As the client continues to see a therapist, “brain re-wiring” for the emotional causes of depression can effectively take place. Mental health professionals and clients report to me that as diets improve, clients can begin to work on harder therapy concerns. If a person has a history of anemia, weight gain, quick loss weight loss programs, the person may have nutrient deficiencies that nutrition alone will not correct. At Dynamic Paths, Abby and I evaluate individuals’ diets to assure the balance for mental and physical health. We can order blood panels to check to see if individuals have enough iron, B vitamins, and other minerals to make dopamine and serotonin.
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Neurotransmitters Improvement through Food and Behavior
Dr. Allott will be speaking at the Grand Rounds for Naturopathic Doctors at Bastyr University for the Spring 2010 lecture series on Tuesday evening, April 6 at University House at 5:30-6:45 PM. The title of her talk is “Neurotransmitters Improvement through Food and Behavior”.
The talk will focus on how we used different neurotransmitters in our daily lives and through over use, under use or not meeting the brain’s nutritional needs we can become deficient causing anxiety, depression, and fatigue. Although this lecture is directed to naturopathic doctors, all are welcome to come.
University House is located on 4400 Stone Way West, Seattle, Washington 98103. You won’t want to miss this lecture.
The talk will focus on how we used different neurotransmitters in our daily lives and through over use, under use or not meeting the brain’s nutritional needs we can become deficient causing anxiety, depression, and fatigue. Although this lecture is directed to naturopathic doctors, all are welcome to come.
University House is located on 4400 Stone Way West, Seattle, Washington 98103. You won’t want to miss this lecture.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Introducing: ABBY PATTISON, MA, CN, MHC
Dynamic Paths, Inc. is happy to announce that Abby Pattison, MA, CN, MHC has joined Dr. Allott in providing non-pharmaceutical interventions for depression, anxiety, addictions, sugar cravings and other mental health concerns. Over the last six months, Dr. Allott and Ms. Pattison have shared training and clinic experiences, redefined operation procedures for--not just joining--but integrating practices in order to better serve your wellness needs.
Abby Pattison brings unique qualities and provides multiple benefits to clients of Dynamic Paths, Inc. First, both of her master degrees in nutrition and psychology complement and enhance Dr. Allott's understanding that people's relationship to food is primarily emotional. Secondly, Abby Pattison is interested in working with parents and children over the age of seven years old. Thirdly, she can provide services at a price point that is more affordable for people struggling in our present economy.
When you come to see Ms. Pattison, you will follow the basic pattern for appointment making as outlined in the Services on the Dynamic Paths website. You will see Ms. Pattison for two to three appointments working on dietary tools that will improve your symtoms quickly. Once she has identified the physiological nature of the depression, anxiety, addition, sugar craving or other mental health concerns, you will be referred to Dr. Allott for laboratory analysis. Dr. Allott and Ms. Pattison will work collaboratively to create a treatment plan.
As your primary support, Ms. Pattison will explain how your symptoms maybe your body's way of expressing its need for nutritional changes. You and she together will discover foods that will work for you. The steps to wellness that the two of you create will be practical and well as sustainable.
Call today 206-579-2797 to get started on the pathway to feeling better.
Abby Pattison brings unique qualities and provides multiple benefits to clients of Dynamic Paths, Inc. First, both of her master degrees in nutrition and psychology complement and enhance Dr. Allott's understanding that people's relationship to food is primarily emotional. Secondly, Abby Pattison is interested in working with parents and children over the age of seven years old. Thirdly, she can provide services at a price point that is more affordable for people struggling in our present economy.
When you come to see Ms. Pattison, you will follow the basic pattern for appointment making as outlined in the Services on the Dynamic Paths website. You will see Ms. Pattison for two to three appointments working on dietary tools that will improve your symtoms quickly. Once she has identified the physiological nature of the depression, anxiety, addition, sugar craving or other mental health concerns, you will be referred to Dr. Allott for laboratory analysis. Dr. Allott and Ms. Pattison will work collaboratively to create a treatment plan.
As your primary support, Ms. Pattison will explain how your symptoms maybe your body's way of expressing its need for nutritional changes. You and she together will discover foods that will work for you. The steps to wellness that the two of you create will be practical and well as sustainable.
Call today 206-579-2797 to get started on the pathway to feeling better.
For Your Information
WELLNESS SUPPORT GROUP
For Anyone with an Ongoing Physical Health Challenge
Suzanne A. Fox, MSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Meets every other Tuesday, 1 pm to 2:30 pm
Location: Edmonds, near Stevens Hospital and 5 Corners
For specific session dates and a brief pre-registration phone interview, call Suzanne Fox at 425-775-4262. She may also be contacted at safox44@gmail.com.
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
CALORIES IN, CALORIES OUT IS A MYTH
Americans are struggling with weight gain, diabetes, depression and anxiety. Dr. Allot returns to Realize Your Radiance Workshop 2010 on Saturday, April 3, to debunk some of the common myths about these conditions. She will explain facts about weight gain as well as what foods to eat and not to eat, so that you enjoy optimal health and vitality. Check out the interesting details of the event plus the possible scholarships at the following link. www.realizeyourradiance.com/details.htm
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
NEWSLETTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS LAUNCHED
November is the start up month for a Dynamic Paths' newsletter specifically written for mental health professionals. The first issue features the Free Consult Group meeting December 9th on the topic "Evening Binge Eating", research results on Food and Mood, and the announcement of a new focus treatment for individuals with anxiety at Dynamic Paths. The newsletter--a work in progress--will be published monthly as one of the outcomes from Dynamic Paths' fifth-year anniversary event, involving 35 colleagues and friends participating in lively networking and interchange.
If you are not receiving a newletter and would enjoy receiving future copies, please let me know at allott@dynamicpaths.com.
If you are not receiving a newletter and would enjoy receiving future copies, please let me know at allott@dynamicpaths.com.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
CALMING ANXIETY APPOINTMENTS
A set of three appointments at Dynamic Paths focus on reducing anxiety through acupuncture, food and Chinese herbs. Sessions include the following:
- Three 75-minute appointments
- Focused problem appointments on anxiety
- Acupuncture in each appointment
- Handouts on food strategies to reduce anxiety
- Individualized, non-addictive Chinese herbal formula that reduces anxiety symptoms
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
NUTRITION AND MENTAL HEALTH CONSULT GROUP
"Evening Binge Eating"
I am hoping to develop a free consultation group. It will start
as an open but reserve-a-seat gathering. Each meeting will
feature a topic. I will share some medical physiology as well
consistent emotional patterns of annonymous individuals. Then,
we will have a general discussion about how to address both the
emotional patterns and the behavorial patterns.
"Evening Binge Eating" is the first topic. The dates and times will
be Wednesday, December 9th and/or Thursday, December 10th
from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, at 943 N, 89th Street, Seattle.
At your earliest convenience, please reserve-a-seat via email or
telephone for the first session of your choice (Wednesday or
Thursday). I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
FOOD, FREE LECTURE AND NETWORKING
You are cordially invited to celebrate Dynamic Paths’
5th Year Anniversary
Please invite friends, family, colleagues, and clients
to come participate.
October 21st — Open House
5:30pm-6:30pm socializing, networking and eating yummy foods
6:30pm to 8pm short talk by Dr. Allott on:
to come participate.
October 21st — Open House
5:30pm-6:30pm socializing, networking and eating yummy foods
6:30pm to 8pm short talk by Dr. Allott on:
More Energy and Less Anxiety with Q and A,
Simple nutritional interventions and handouts.
Anyone and Everyone is Welcome to Join us.
Simple nutritional interventions and handouts.
Anyone and Everyone is Welcome to Join us.
Location: 943 N. 89 Street See map
For more information call Dr. Kristen Allott 206-579-2757
Thursday, August 06, 2009
SUGAR ADDICTION TO NATURAL EATING: SANE
This Program for Women who:
-Are concerned about how pre-diabetes,diabetes and obesity is effecting their lives.
- Feel trapped by their ever present focus on food.
-Are ready to focus on being physically, emotionally, and mentally healthy.
-Want to learn the difference between physical food cravings vs. emotional food cravings.
-Are tired of quick weight loss programs that lead to quick weight gain and more.
Dr. Kristen Allott and Amy Condon will co-lead a weekly group. Each month, the group will include two sessions specifically focused on the emotional causes of sugar cravings and two sessions examining the physical causes of sugar cravings. The groups are intended provide tools and support for self-care on both the physical and emotional level.
Time: Four Tuesday nights each month from 6-8pm beginning September 22nd. Six month commitment is required.
Cost: $500 per month or 10% discount if paid in full by the first group.
Seating is limited to 8 women, applications are currently being accepted.
For more information, please call Dr. Kristen Allott at 206-579-2757
or see www.dynamicpaths.com
The goal of this group is to assist members in improving their relationship with food, their body, and themselves, and make compassionate changes that support health and well-being.
-Are concerned about how pre-diabetes,diabetes and obesity is effecting their lives.
- Feel trapped by their ever present focus on food.
-Are ready to focus on being physically, emotionally, and mentally healthy.
-Want to learn the difference between physical food cravings vs. emotional food cravings.
-Are tired of quick weight loss programs that lead to quick weight gain and more.
Dr. Kristen Allott and Amy Condon will co-lead a weekly group. Each month, the group will include two sessions specifically focused on the emotional causes of sugar cravings and two sessions examining the physical causes of sugar cravings. The groups are intended provide tools and support for self-care on both the physical and emotional level.
Time: Four Tuesday nights each month from 6-8pm beginning September 22nd. Six month commitment is required.
Cost: $500 per month or 10% discount if paid in full by the first group.
Seating is limited to 8 women, applications are currently being accepted.
For more information, please call Dr. Kristen Allott at 206-579-2757
or see www.dynamicpaths.com
The goal of this group is to assist members in improving their relationship with food, their body, and themselves, and make compassionate changes that support health and well-being.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Recipe: Berry Compote
½-1 cup of frozen organic or low pesticide raspberries or blueberries
1 tsp almond extract
1 tsp vanilla extract
1-2 TBS of real maple syrup or honey
½ cup of almond flour* or slivered almonds*, passed through a blender/coffee grinder (*I recommend purchasing from Trader Joe’s)
Microwave the berries for about one minute until warm. Mix the rest of the ingredient in to taste.
Variations:
1 tsp almond extract
1 tsp vanilla extract
1-2 TBS of real maple syrup or honey
½ cup of almond flour* or slivered almonds*, passed through a blender/coffee grinder (*I recommend purchasing from Trader Joe’s)
Microwave the berries for about one minute until warm. Mix the rest of the ingredient in to taste.
Variations:
- Eat as is
- Eat with high protein Greek yogurt
- Use on pancakes and French toast, instead of syrup
- Mix with protein powder
Diet Soda Hurts More Than It Helps
During my “How Food Affects Mood” lectures, people often ask for my opinion of artificial sweeteners. My reply has been, “I am a naturopath, I am skeptical of anything that did not exist 500 years ago.” Now, with the results of a long term study sponsored by the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, my doubts are confirmed. The study shows that artificial sweeteners cause the very things—obesity and diabetes—that people are trying to prevent by using sugar substitutes.
The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) looked at the affects of daily consumption of diet soda, among other factors, on the health of over 6,000 study participants. The study found that the relative risk of type 2 diabetes increased 67% and the risk of metabolic syndrome increased 36% in people who drink diet soda on a daily basis. Type 2 diabetes is caused by an excessive level of glucose in the blood stream due to insulin resistance. Metabolic syndrome is a combination of health concerns that many Americans struggle with, including type 2 diabetes, obesity and hypertension (high blood pressure).
So why would something with no sugar, like diet soda, cause weight gain and glucose regulation problems? To find the answer, let’s first look at what happens when you drink a glass of freshly made lemonade (½ lemon, 2 tsp white sugar and 12 oz. water). The sucrose (white sugar) is converted into glucose and enters the blood stream. Insulin is released by the pancreas when the taste buds sense sweetness on the tongue. Iinsulin’s job is to open the glucose gates on cell membranes so the glucose can enter cells and then be burned as fuel. This is how the body naturally processes sugar.
Now, let’s look at what happens when you drink a diet soda. The taste buds register that you are consuming something really sweet and the pancreas releases insulin expecting glucose to arrive shortly in the blood stream. The insulin starts unlocking the gates to let fuel into cells but there is no renewed fuel supply because there is no sugar in the soda. The cells absorb the limited supply of glucose in your blood stream left over from you last meal, causing a critical deficit. Typically when the level of glucose in the blood stream gets dangerously low, the body has over ten hormones that mobilize glucose to fuel the brain. However, the diet soda has triggered the release of all that insulin, which turns off the mobilizing hormones and causes the body’s glucose regulation system to fail. Long term exposure to these insulin spikes from artificial sweeteners in diet soda causes the body’s muscle cells to ignore insulin prompting and put up a big “Closed for Business” sign or causing insulin resistance. Once the body’s natural process has broken down like this, the glucose rejected by the muscles is absorbed by adipose tissue (fat cells) and the rest accumulates in the blood stream, causing obesity and insulin resistant type 2 diabetes.
Another problem caused by artificial sweeteners is that when insulin is released to clear calories from the blood stream and there are no calories, the body begins burning muscle mass as fuel to keep glucose feeding the brain. Losing muscle mass through this process increases health risks since muscle mass is what consumes calories and helps prevent diabetes and obesity. Additionally, our brain and body with the low fuel supplies will say “Feed me, feed me”. Often setting up the likelihood to binge on sweets later in the day or the next day. The calories in the binge will be a lot higher than in the lemonade.
The ingredients of diet soda, particularly caffeine and amino acids, for a few hours will help improve the symptoms of fatigue and depression. However, long term the same metabolic processes which cause obesity and diabetes will also cause depression and fatigue.
Take home message: Artificial sweeteners don’t delivery! To help keep your body functioning properly, avoid unnatural alternatives. Eat real food and if you are going to have sugary treat have it in small amounts and stop and really enjoy it.
The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) looked at the affects of daily consumption of diet soda, among other factors, on the health of over 6,000 study participants. The study found that the relative risk of type 2 diabetes increased 67% and the risk of metabolic syndrome increased 36% in people who drink diet soda on a daily basis. Type 2 diabetes is caused by an excessive level of glucose in the blood stream due to insulin resistance. Metabolic syndrome is a combination of health concerns that many Americans struggle with, including type 2 diabetes, obesity and hypertension (high blood pressure).
So why would something with no sugar, like diet soda, cause weight gain and glucose regulation problems? To find the answer, let’s first look at what happens when you drink a glass of freshly made lemonade (½ lemon, 2 tsp white sugar and 12 oz. water). The sucrose (white sugar) is converted into glucose and enters the blood stream. Insulin is released by the pancreas when the taste buds sense sweetness on the tongue. Iinsulin’s job is to open the glucose gates on cell membranes so the glucose can enter cells and then be burned as fuel. This is how the body naturally processes sugar.
Now, let’s look at what happens when you drink a diet soda. The taste buds register that you are consuming something really sweet and the pancreas releases insulin expecting glucose to arrive shortly in the blood stream. The insulin starts unlocking the gates to let fuel into cells but there is no renewed fuel supply because there is no sugar in the soda. The cells absorb the limited supply of glucose in your blood stream left over from you last meal, causing a critical deficit. Typically when the level of glucose in the blood stream gets dangerously low, the body has over ten hormones that mobilize glucose to fuel the brain. However, the diet soda has triggered the release of all that insulin, which turns off the mobilizing hormones and causes the body’s glucose regulation system to fail. Long term exposure to these insulin spikes from artificial sweeteners in diet soda causes the body’s muscle cells to ignore insulin prompting and put up a big “Closed for Business” sign or causing insulin resistance. Once the body’s natural process has broken down like this, the glucose rejected by the muscles is absorbed by adipose tissue (fat cells) and the rest accumulates in the blood stream, causing obesity and insulin resistant type 2 diabetes.
Another problem caused by artificial sweeteners is that when insulin is released to clear calories from the blood stream and there are no calories, the body begins burning muscle mass as fuel to keep glucose feeding the brain. Losing muscle mass through this process increases health risks since muscle mass is what consumes calories and helps prevent diabetes and obesity. Additionally, our brain and body with the low fuel supplies will say “Feed me, feed me”. Often setting up the likelihood to binge on sweets later in the day or the next day. The calories in the binge will be a lot higher than in the lemonade.
The ingredients of diet soda, particularly caffeine and amino acids, for a few hours will help improve the symptoms of fatigue and depression. However, long term the same metabolic processes which cause obesity and diabetes will also cause depression and fatigue.
Take home message: Artificial sweeteners don’t delivery! To help keep your body functioning properly, avoid unnatural alternatives. Eat real food and if you are going to have sugary treat have it in small amounts and stop and really enjoy it.
Seminar on Food and Mood in September
Seminar Day Long Seminar for Everyone on Food and Mood!
Nutritional & Complementary Treatment for Mental Health Disorders:
Non-Pharmaceutical Strategies that Work
Friday September 11, 2009 Lynnwood, WA
Wednesday September 16, 2009 in Tacoma, WA
Thursday September 17, 2009 in Seattle, WA
To learn more about these seminars and register at http://www.pesi.com/ or
Dynamic Paths (206)579-2757
Nutritional & Complementary Treatment for Mental Health Disorders:
Non-Pharmaceutical Strategies that Work
Friday September 11, 2009 Lynnwood, WA
Wednesday September 16, 2009 in Tacoma, WA
Thursday September 17, 2009 in Seattle, WA
To learn more about these seminars and register at http://www.pesi.com/ or
Dynamic Paths (206)579-2757
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Sugar Addiction to Natural Eating - SANE
A program treating overeating Eating Disorders and sugar Addictions
This Program for Women who:
· have a life-time history of obesity.
· tired quick weight loss programs followed by quick weight gain program, plus more.
· are ready to focus on being physically, emotional, and mentally healthy.
· want to learn the difference between physical food cravings vs emotional food cravings.
· are meeting weekly with a mental health professional.
Building a Base for Health
The first group of the month will be educational, focusing on the how food affects mood, how to increase metabolism, how to set up a sustainable food and exercise program that works and is enjoyable in your life.
The second group of the month will be working on integration of the mind and body using the principles of mindfulness, movement meditation and positive neuroplasticity.
Cost: $110 per session
Date: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, a six month commitment is needed.
Time: 6-8 pm
Cost: $110 per session
Seating is limited to 6-8 people, applications will be start being accepted.
For more information, please call Dr. Kristen Allott 206-579-2757
Be proactive—promote your overall wellness!
This group is to assist people in improving their relationship with food, their body, and themselves by learning to listen to their bodies and themselves.
This Program for Women who:
· have a life-time history of obesity.
· tired quick weight loss programs followed by quick weight gain program, plus more.
· are ready to focus on being physically, emotional, and mentally healthy.
· want to learn the difference between physical food cravings vs emotional food cravings.
· are meeting weekly with a mental health professional.
Building a Base for Health
The first group of the month will be educational, focusing on the how food affects mood, how to increase metabolism, how to set up a sustainable food and exercise program that works and is enjoyable in your life.
The second group of the month will be working on integration of the mind and body using the principles of mindfulness, movement meditation and positive neuroplasticity.
Cost: $110 per session
Date: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, a six month commitment is needed.
Time: 6-8 pm
Cost: $110 per session
Seating is limited to 6-8 people, applications will be start being accepted.
For more information, please call Dr. Kristen Allott 206-579-2757
Be proactive—promote your overall wellness!
This group is to assist people in improving their relationship with food, their body, and themselves by learning to listen to their bodies and themselves.
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Seminar: Treating Depression and Anxiety with Food
Nutritional & Complementary Treatment for Mental Health Disorders: Non-Pharmaceutical Strategies that Work! Seminar
This seminar is for mental health professionals and
individuals trying to improve their overall health.
When: Yakima, Friday, August 15, 2008 at 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tacoma, Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Seattle Friday, August 22, 2008 at 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What will be covered:
· How food affects mood
· Screening and assessment of nutritional deficiencies for anxiety and depression
· Tools and handouts to treating anxiety and depression
“I have personally worked with hundreds
of speakers across the country and Kristen
is at the top of the list when it comes
to performance, professionalism, knowledge
and charm and this is reflected in
stellar audience reviews. Kristen connects
with learners instantly and is able to cut
through the expanse of information to
provide the specific content that can
change people’s lives.”
—Michael Olson, M.S.
Senior Project Manager
PESI, LLC
Sign up today at www.pesi.com
This seminar is for mental health professionals and
individuals trying to improve their overall health.
When: Yakima, Friday, August 15, 2008 at 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tacoma, Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Seattle Friday, August 22, 2008 at 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What will be covered:
· How food affects mood
· Screening and assessment of nutritional deficiencies for anxiety and depression
· Tools and handouts to treating anxiety and depression
“I have personally worked with hundreds
of speakers across the country and Kristen
is at the top of the list when it comes
to performance, professionalism, knowledge
and charm and this is reflected in
stellar audience reviews. Kristen connects
with learners instantly and is able to cut
through the expanse of information to
provide the specific content that can
change people’s lives.”
—Michael Olson, M.S.
Senior Project Manager
PESI, LLC
Sign up today at www.pesi.com
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Nourish Your Body, Transform Your Life
Nourish Your Body, Transform Your Life
Educational Support Group Series
- Have you ever wondered how food affects your mood?
- Are you frustrated with how hard it is to change eating habits?
- Are you concerned that food advertising is not promoting good health?
- Tired of craving sugar and carbohydrates?
- Tired of not caring through with diet changes?
Group meets: Thursdays, 6-8 pm
April 17: Introduction: How to have more energy and mental clarity-FREE
May 8: Spring into Action: Understanding cravings for sugar and carbs
June 5: The Path of Change: How to rewire your brain
June 26: Food Labels: Understanding what you are eating
July 10: Transform Your Approach: Making friends with your saboteur
Cost: $280 total for all 4 groups, if paid in full by April 24th.
$340 total for all 4 groups, if paid after April 24th.
Seating is limited.
Call or email to RSVP for the free class on April 17th: 206-579-2757
For directions and registration see below.
Be proactive—promote your overall wellness!
This group is to assist people in improving their relationship with food, their body, and themselves by learning to listen to their bodies and themselves.
Process for Registration for Nourish Your Body
- RSVP by phone (206-579-2757) or email (
Free April 17: Introduction: How to have more energy and mental clarity
- If you choose to attend, you will be able to registrar on April 17th or can mail in a check for the appropriate amount with your name, address, email and phone number. Be sure to mail the registration to the mailing address not the address of the group.
Mail-in check for appropriate amount
Cost: $280 total for all 4 groups, if paid in full by April 24th.
$340 total for all 4 groups, if paid after April 24th.
Seating is limited.
The mailing address is:
Dynamic Paths
PMB 6604
10002 Aurora Ave N # 36
Seattle, WA 98133
- The location of the group is:
Elements Hall
BodySong Healing and Arts Center943 North 89th St.Seattle, WA 98103
From I-5 (North or South): Take the 85th St. exit. Follow exit West, past two lights (crossing Wallingford and Aurora/Hwy. 99). Take next Right, onto Linden Ave., heading North. Drive four blocks, turn right onto 89th St. BodySong is on the South side of the street, with a brown fence. Street parking only, please.
From Aurora/Hwy. 99 (Southbound): Turn Right onto 85th St. Take the next Right, onto Linden Ave., heading North. Drive four blocks, turn Right onto 89th St. BodySong is on the South side of the street, with a brown fence. Street parking only, please.
From Aurora/Hwy. 99 (Northbound): Turn Left onto 90th St. Take next Left, onto Linden Ave., heading South. Drive one block, turn Left onto 89th St. BodySong is on the South side of the street, with a brown fence. Street parking only, please.
Any questions please contact Dr. Kristen Allott:
Phone: 206-579-2757
Email: allott@dynamicpaths.com
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Testimonial for Wellness In Action
As the Director of A Positive Alternative, I wanted to include a quick note about the huge positive impact that Dr. Kristen Allott has had upon our clients at A Positive Alternative. We are still the only gender-specific, non-12 step oriented alcohol and drug treatment program in the region.
Dr. Allott has been working with our clients for over a year, providing nutritional, lifestyle and wellness guidance. This has all been for the purpose of assisting clients in gaining greater awareness of their bodies, helping clients to understand the impact that food and activity have on increasing the sense of well-being that we believe is extremely necessary for people making the transition from addictive use of alcohol and substances into an alcohol and drug-free life.
Feedback from clients has consistently confirmed that her methods are critically useful. We are very fortunate that Dr. Allott has continued to be willing to offer her workshops to our clients on an ongoing basis.
Dr. Allott is the first Naturopath we refer to when a client has a need for a personal physician – especially in the areas of emotions, difficulty with withdrawal, a need for depression or anxiety to be addressed, as well as for those who would like to begin a safe process of transitioning from using standard antidepressants to a more natural approach.
Having known Dr. Allott for over 5 years, gives our entire staff a confidence in her methods, her scientific and research orientation, her personal commitment to wellness for all, and her compassion for our clients.
In addition, I have personally attended her workshop for professionals, which includes her great width of knowledge that is made extremely accessible for mental health care professionals to pass on to their clients. Her handouts, lectures and question and answer format make her an amazingly wonderful gem in the realm of empowerment both of the clinician and their clients. I would HIGHLY recommend her upcoming workshop.
Catherine Trestrail ACSW,MSW, CDP
Founder and Director of A Positive Alternative (since 1990)
www.apositivealternative.com
Dr. Allott has been working with our clients for over a year, providing nutritional, lifestyle and wellness guidance. This has all been for the purpose of assisting clients in gaining greater awareness of their bodies, helping clients to understand the impact that food and activity have on increasing the sense of well-being that we believe is extremely necessary for people making the transition from addictive use of alcohol and substances into an alcohol and drug-free life.
Feedback from clients has consistently confirmed that her methods are critically useful. We are very fortunate that Dr. Allott has continued to be willing to offer her workshops to our clients on an ongoing basis.
Dr. Allott is the first Naturopath we refer to when a client has a need for a personal physician – especially in the areas of emotions, difficulty with withdrawal, a need for depression or anxiety to be addressed, as well as for those who would like to begin a safe process of transitioning from using standard antidepressants to a more natural approach.
Having known Dr. Allott for over 5 years, gives our entire staff a confidence in her methods, her scientific and research orientation, her personal commitment to wellness for all, and her compassion for our clients.
In addition, I have personally attended her workshop for professionals, which includes her great width of knowledge that is made extremely accessible for mental health care professionals to pass on to their clients. Her handouts, lectures and question and answer format make her an amazingly wonderful gem in the realm of empowerment both of the clinician and their clients. I would HIGHLY recommend her upcoming workshop.
Catherine Trestrail ACSW,MSW, CDP
Founder and Director of A Positive Alternative (since 1990)
www.apositivealternative.com
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Wellness in Action Series
The Wellness in Action Series is for mental health professionals and other providers who have clients whose diet is impacting their mental and physical well-being. Often an individual’s emotional history and lack of understanding of her physical body’s needs contribute to her food choices. The series will give you the tools to help your current clients make healthier moment to moment choices and help you market to a new clients.
By providing your clients the resources to have a better
relationship with their body,
you are empowering them to have a better
relationship with themselves.
Benefits:
· Receive support on presenting diet change information to clients.
· Learn techniques that help your clients dialog with their bodies better about dietary causes of anxiety, depression, sugar addition and weight gain.
· Receive handout and the opportunity to roll play and practice in a supportive environment.
Fats: fire starters, fire fighters
Friday February 15, 2008 9am to noon
Learn how to explain the importance of good fats as part of well-balanced nutrition and which bad fats need to be limited. Learn how the type of fats in a diet contribute to depression, aggression, bipolar disorders2, obesity and chronic diseases such as diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
Presenting protein: if you can teach it, you can own it
Friday March 14, 2008 9am to noon
During the first part of this group, you will receive detailed handouts and scripts to help enter into dialogue with clients. After we discuss the impact protein can make on improving health, you will have the opportunity to explain the importance of protein for maintaining energy and mental clarity as well as preventing anxiety and depression.
Encouraging exercise: changing self-image
Friday April 11, 2008 9am to noon
Learn how to encourage reluctant clients to exercise and appreciate the qualities of self-curiosity, self-observation, and self-compassion. When exercise is integrated into the values systems of the individual it becomes a, integral part of the client’s life.
Cost for the Series:
$240 for all three parts when received before Jan 25th
$270 for all three parts when received after Jan 25th, Deadline Feb 8th.
Limited to 12 people
· Receive support on presenting diet change information to clients.
· Learn techniques that help your clients dialog with their bodies better about dietary causes of anxiety, depression, sugar addition and weight gain.
· Receive handout and the opportunity to roll play and practice in a supportive environment.
Fats: fire starters, fire fighters
Friday February 15, 2008 9am to noon
Learn how to explain the importance of good fats as part of well-balanced nutrition and which bad fats need to be limited. Learn how the type of fats in a diet contribute to depression, aggression, bipolar disorders2, obesity and chronic diseases such as diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
Presenting protein: if you can teach it, you can own it
Friday March 14, 2008 9am to noon
During the first part of this group, you will receive detailed handouts and scripts to help enter into dialogue with clients. After we discuss the impact protein can make on improving health, you will have the opportunity to explain the importance of protein for maintaining energy and mental clarity as well as preventing anxiety and depression.
Encouraging exercise: changing self-image
Friday April 11, 2008 9am to noon
Learn how to encourage reluctant clients to exercise and appreciate the qualities of self-curiosity, self-observation, and self-compassion. When exercise is integrated into the values systems of the individual it becomes a, integral part of the client’s life.
Cost for the Series:
$240 for all three parts when received before Jan 25th
$270 for all three parts when received after Jan 25th, Deadline Feb 8th.
Limited to 12 people
For Applications click: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dcnhgs2r_0cbcvn7fm
Question? Please call Dr. Kristen Allott at (206)579-2757
or visit www.dynamicpaths.com
Dr. Allott is developing a year-long training program and is seeking continuing education credits. This series is in development, does not provide CE credits.
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