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It’s a new year and a new decade which means this is the perfect time to do some reflecting and get serious about setting new goals. Whether your goals are related to weight loss, or health & wellness, we’re here to help support you all the way.

In this month’s newsletter we’re giving you lots of suggestions of ways to make your health a focus for 2020! Did you know that experts are calling self-care the top wellness trend for this year? We’re chatting about that, as well as our Pound-A-Day program, post-holiday cleanses, and more! As always we’ve also got a great supplement sale and some exciting clinic announcements. 2020 is off to a busy start and we can’t wait!

Speaking of taking care of your health, it’s never a bad time to start the Pound-A-Day program, but the beginning of a new year feels like an especially auspicious time to start! If you want to lose weight or make an incredible lifestyle change, this program is a great way to do it. 

Created by Dr. Polo, our Pound-A-Day program uses a hormone drug that is super common and safe to use. In fact, it’s used everyday for processes like IVF! Because the program includes a low-calorie diet, the hormone mobilizes your body’s fat stores to feed your body which allows you to consume less calories without starving and without affecting your muscle mass, which is really important! We do a body composition at the beginning and the end of the program to showcase how body fat will decrease but muscle mass won’t really be affected. 

This is a medically supervised program with routine weekly check-ins with Dr. Polo or Dr. Kassam, which includes a weigh in and a Vitamin B12 shot to keep your energy levels up. There’s also a private online group for all of our Pound-A-Day members to help keep you motivated and feeling supported through your weight loss journey.

Check out Dr. Polo’s video to hear her explain the details of the program and if you have questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to give us a call or come in for a free 15 minute consultation!

 

And for everyone who is interested or has signed up for the Pound-A-Day program, don’t forget that you can sign up for our Pound-A-Day meals! Easy, healthy meals that are made for you so that you don’t have to stress about what to eat. We've partnered with one of New West’s favourite and locally loved sandwich shops, Columbia Sandwich, to be able to provide you healthy, convenient, and tasty meals!

 

The holidays are a time of overindulging and excess so come January it can feel like our bodies are practically demanding a detox or cleanse of some kind! Dr. Mawji has shared some thoughtful insight on the world of detoxing and why it’s something you should consider. 

 

Detox means getting rid of unwanted toxins, and frankly, in a world that is in no short supply of toxicity in all shapes and forms, labelling something as a detox to force you to have intention and accountability might be one of the best things you can do. There are many reasons why our body needs a break. We are conditioned to be on: 24/7, 365 a year, for our entire lives. This can be a good thing but depending on the life we choose to live, our exposures mount up. Pathologies begin to show up when our toxic burden has reached its max. This is not just about physiology but about environment- physical, environmental (epigenetic,) mental and emotional. 

Detox for a specific concern such as addressing heavy metals may require chelation and more specific directions. Detox as a form of reset, however, can be tailored to you, for your needs, and what your body can handle. It is also important to recognize that detox comes in many shapes and forms. While detoxes often take the form of food elimination diets, IV therapy, hydrotherapy, utilizing botanicals for elimination, and regular infrared sauna sessions, detox extends beyond diet and physical wellness. Here are some examples of ways to detox your life:

 

- setting boundaries in relationships

- parting with toxic habits

- going without your digital devices like your phone and computer

 

If you are thinking about a detox or cleanse, take the time to understand why you need it, from all aspects of your life. And if you don’t know where to begin, that is ok, and actually very normal. Seek a health care practitioner that you resonate with - that is what they’re here for. You can even book a free 15 minute consultation with Dr. Mawji - she would be happy to answer your questions!

 

New Doctor Announcement + Dr. Polo’s Return to the Clinic!


We're so happy to announce that we've got a new doctor starting at the clinic in the new year!

Dr. Galstyan is a practicing family doctor in north shore. She has a special interest in procedural and cosmetic dermatology (such as Botox injections and mole removals). Dr Galstyan completed her Family Medicine residency training at the University of British Columbia, and did her botox training at the BC Academy of Medical Aesthetics & Skin Care.  She is motivated by getting optimal results for her cosmetic patients through personalized care. Dr. Galstyan is very excited to join Polo health team and we're so excited to have her!

 

 

And in case you haven’t heard the other bit of good news, Dr. Polo is back in the clinic! She’s returned from her maternity leave and she is so ready to help you crush your health and weight loss goals! 

 

If you’re looking to make an appointment, her new hours are as follows:

 

Monday 9:30-6:00

Wednesday 10:00-4:00

Thursday 9:30-6:00

Saturday 9:00-5:00

 

Feel free to book online or call the clinic at 604 544 7656!

 

 

January Supplement Sale

The January supplement sale is all about keeping health and wellness top of mind! Kick off those New Year’s Resolutions with our Pound-A-Day program. Included in the sale is everything you need to get started: multivitamin, a B-Complex, and Potassium. And then, to round things out, we’ve also included two different cleanse/detox options as well.


January 29th is Bell Let’s Talk Day, which is the single largest corporate commitment to mental health in Canada. We believe that mental health awareness is incredibly important and want to do our part to help spread the word. Here’s a video of Dr. Polo talking about mental health awareness and ways to help improve our overall mental health.


 

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You’re probably starting to think about those New Year’s resolutions so check out this video where Dr. Polo shares her tips on how to make them and how to make them stick! 

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