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We have been talking about the Gut-Brain connection for years.
Let’s support that gut!

How bacteria are changing your mood Scientists think "mood microbes" are a new frontier for improving the health of the brain.

Here's a podcast worth mentioning -- Innovation for All. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-for-all-diversity-in-tech-and-business/id1426194513

June is approaching and the Golgi Clinic is beginning a phased approach to reopening. We will continue all office visits via Video Telemedicine or Phone Consultations. Beginning in June we will begin scheduling IV Nutrient Pushes, CranioSacral Treatments and Diagnostic Blood Draws. Please call to schedule 🌸 and stay safe Missoula!

On We can't say enough about our incredible town! Thank you for your continued COVID care. My heart LOVES Missoula.

We've been thinking of you! Changes from COVID-19 have impacted us in so many ways. We just wanted to reach out and say, we're here for you. If you are insured by Montana Health CO-OP, your office visit copay and telehealth (Zoom appointments) are both entirely covered by the CO-OP. That's good news!! No need to delay your visit to the Golgi Clinic. And, for those who need it, the CO-OP is covering COVID-19 nasal swab testing, antibody testing and treatment, 100%. Please reach out to schedule your visit, for any reason. Don't be a stranger.

Covid-19: Insurance Updates and Supplements

Hello Everyone,

First off, we hope you all are staying safe and healthy. We realize the shelter in place brings its inherent stressors, but hopefully we're all able to embrace some moments of joy and gratitude throughout the week.

Weeks into the pandemic, as you all know, information provided to the general public changes by the day. One important piece of information we wanted to share with our community regards health insurance benefits.
Here's the following: many high deductible (with HSA) insurance plans are waiving the annual deductibles. Why is this important? This amendment provides the opportunity for patients who need medical care to receive that care without worrying about meeting a high deductible. Meaning, in most cases you'll only be responsible for the copay.

In addition, for those patients needing supplements, we're drop shipping directly to your doorstep with no shipping fees. Feel free to call or email the clinic and we'll get those needed supplements out to you pronto!

Take care of each other. We're thinking about all of you and hope you're hanging in there.

Warmly,

Drs. Friess and Martinez

Shelter in Place: Week 48?? Click here for an update from The Golgi Clinic!

Serenity. How can we bring a little into our lives during times of stress and uncertainty? Please join Dr. Friess this evening as we explore the practice of mindfulness and meditation. Starts at 8pm on Instagram Live.

World of Unicorns and Rainbows

Yummy Lemony Zesty Blueberry Muffins!!

Penelope is so excited for this class. She loves food! And she loves hanging out with other kiddos! We hope you and your family will join her for this fun, delicious cooking show.

Today at 4 PM, from our kitchen to yours, on Instagram Live..And don't worry, her mom (Dr. Martinez) will be chaperoning! ;-)

Check out our event on Thursday, Mar 26, 2020.

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How to Sign up with Zoom

Hello Everyone!

We wanted to send out a quick reminder, until April 10, 2020 -- unless we've otherwise notified you -- our appointments will be held via Zoom (the next best thing to the usual face-to-face office visits).

Zoom is a free videoconferencing app that can be used on your phone or computer.

• If you don't already have a Zoom account, here is a link to download the app:
zoom.us/download

• Check in a few minutes before your appointment by clicking the meeting ID that was emailed to you from Charm

We're excited to see each and every one of you soon! You've been missed!

If you’re looking for more ways to protect yourself and your loved ones, check out the CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html) website.

As always,

The Golgi Docs

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Join Us on Instagram Live

Hello everyone!

As we all practice social distancing, and make sense of our new reality, we wonder...how are all of you doing?

With these uncertain times, we wish to be a reassuring presence for our patient population. And since we can’t meet with each of you in person at this moment, we’re going to take the Golgi Clinic Live.

Join us on Instagram Live, starting Tuesday, March 24th, at 4PM MST. We’ll do our best to entertain you, as well as feed your mind and soul.

Here’s a preview of a few episodes coming your way: Ketogenic Diet 101, Dealing with Anxiety in Uncertain Times, and Penelope’s Kitchen: a cooking class just for kids.

In these times of isolation, celebrating community is more important than ever. We really do feel that we’re all in this together. We hope that you’ll join us for these fun events.

Wash your hands,

Drs. Friess and Martinez

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Important Updates Regarding Coronavirus

As the reported cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) continue to increase in the United States, and with Montana now affected, we wanted to reach out to our community and offer our support. There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the Coronavirus. It feels like we’re in uncharted territory. Our hope at the Golgi Clinic is to help embolden and reassure our patient population.

For the safety of our patients, as well as their loved ones, we’ve chosen to follow the CDC guidelines. This means all scheduled appointments will be held via videoconferencing (i.e. Charm) until April 10th, 2020. At the time of your scheduled appointment, the doctor will contact you to begin the visit. If you prefer to have a phone visit, please email us prior to your appointment. In addition, CranioSacral Therapy treatments with Dr. Friess will be postponed until further notice.

We wish to offer additional therapeutic support at times like these, so we’ve created our Anti-Viral Support Protocol. To be clear, this protocol is not specific to the coronavirus, but rather geared toward optimizing overall immune function. We're offering this protocol at cost, to make it accessible to all. If interested in purchasing, please call or email the clinic. Shipment is via UPS 2-day with no charge for shipping.

Anti-Viral Protocol: $62.10 (without UNDA ) or $108.50 (everything)

Viral-gen: 10 drops 2x/day
Ascorbyl C + Bioflavinoids: 2 caps daily
Vitamin A-mulsion: 3 drops daily (30,000 IUs)
Amino NAC: 1 cap daily
UNDA # 2, 5, 15, 37: five drops of each bottle (in ascending order) 3x/day

It’s important to highlight that from day one, each one of you has learned about daily practices that promote wellness and balance. From increased water intake, dry skin brushing, and castor oil packs, to name a few, these daily routines have worked to enhance overall physiology and immunity. Our patients have learned to prioritize healthy sleep patterns, better manage stress, and incorporate nourishing diets that provide the necessary ingredients to tackle any challenge to the body, including Coronavirus. Put simply: the focus is to improve the terrain of the body. The terrain is the essential factor.

Keep up the great work! Keep falling back on those integral daily rituals. They work! And you are the better for it!

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We also wanted to provide some information on diagnostic testing for COVID-19. Here’s what we know:

Testing Sites in Missoula, MT:
Community FirstCare: 406.721.0533 or online appointment (https://www.clockwisemd.com/hospitals/4325/appointments/new)
Providence Grant Creek: 406.327.1850

Please note, due to limited testing kits, the following patients are considered highest priority for testing:
Public safety employee (e.g., law enforcement, fire fighter, EMS)
Part of an illness cluster in a facility or institution (e.g., healthcare, school, corrections, shelters)
With severe lower respiratory illness (hospitalized or fatal)
With worsening symptoms
Older than 60 years
With underlying medical conditions
Pregnant women
Had contact with a suspect or lab-confirmed COVID-19 patient or had travel from an affected geographic area, within 14 days of their symptom onset

Below, are a few helpful links and data to better inform you:
Handwashing 101 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IisgnbMfKvI) (step-by-step video for a thoroughly clean set of hands)
Social Distancing 101: Avoid standing closer than 6 ft (3 m), limit use of public transportation unless you can ensure appropriate distance between passengers, limit non-essential outings (choose non-peak hours for grocery shopping or visiting the pharmacy), cancel public gatherings where crowded conditions may increase public exposure
DO: use 60% or greater alcohol based hand sanitizer, wipe down commonly used hard surfaces (counters, handles, light switches, computers and phones), cough into elbow or tissue
DON’T: shake hands, touch your face, hoard face masks (leave these for healthcare workers or those with active respiratory symptoms)

Recommended disinfecting wipes:
SONO Travel-Safe Medical Grade Disinfecting Wipes
Seventh Generation Multi-Purpose Wipes
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes - Bleach Free
Green Works Compostable Cleaning Wipes - Biodegradable
Purell Hand Sanitizing Wipes
Method All-Purpose Cleaning Wipes - Compostable

Last but not least a useful collection of information from Vox.com (https://www.vox.com/2020/3/16/21181560/coronavirus-tips-symptoms-us-covid-19-testing-immunity-reinfection)

Update from the Golgi Clinic (COVID-19) Click here for an update from The Golgi Clinic!

Here is a novel example of putting therapy pets into daily practice. And, yet another argument in the, “please get us a dog” column, my children can use to plead their case. 🙏🐶

Having a Dog Could Make Your Child a Better Reader, According to a Study One of my earliest memories involves trying to read a page out loud from a challenging (for five-year-old me) book to my family. Despite tears and my swearing that I didn’t recognize the words in front of me, my mother encouraged me to keep reading—until I somehow finished the whole page. Her in...

Have you scheduled your wellness appointment?

Perhaps you're holding off because your deductible just reset or you're not sure of your new insurance benefits. Maybe, you're thinking, "I can't afford to see a doctor." Fear not!

Each year, courtesy of your health insurance, you're entitled to one preventive visit and one physical exam, free of charge*. Give us a call and we can help check those benefits.

We'd love to help you kick off your New Year's goals!

*Some plans exclude naturopathic doctors. Please call your plan or the clinic to ensure your coverage.

Just a reminder...

We’ll be closed Martin Luther King Jr. Day and President’s Day.

Time to schedule your 2020 annual wellness visit! Click here for an update from The Golgi Clinic!

This isn’t technically an article about health and wellness, but, we are always encouraging our patients to get outside! Just use good judgement when leaving your car parked at popular destinations with electronic holiday 🎁 gifts inside.

Thieves Are Using a New Tactic for Vehicle Break-Ins How to keep your devices safe when you park at a trailhead

It's time for our annual Golgi Winter Holiday! The clinic will be closed from December 20 - January 5. We will reopen on January 6, 2020.

We wish all our patients, and their families, peace, joy and abundance in 2020!

Don’t forget, there are still a few days left to book your appointment before FSA and HSA funds reset. Give us a call to schedule your appointment.

Announcing our holiday hours Click here for an update from The Golgi Clinic!

Happy Thanksgiving

We wish all our patients and their families, friends and loved ones a very happy Thanksgiving holiday.
As we celebrate with our families, the Golgi Clinic will be closed from Wednesday Nov. 27th - Monday Dec. 3rd.
If you'd like to book an appointment or refill on medications/supplements please visit our website (https://square.site/book/T29KBHX37TYQ7/the-golgi-clinic-missoula-mt) or give us a call! We'd love to hear from you.

What are you thankful for? 🦃 Click here for an update from The Golgi Clinic!

Time For a Checkup

Hi there! We noticed it's been a while since your last visit.

We'd like to schedule your checkup and as a small token of our appreciation, below is a reward that can be used during your next visit. Hope you enjoy it!

Book online (https://square.site/book/T29KBHX37TYQ7/the-golgi-clinic-missoula-mt) or give the clinic a call at 406-541-8886.

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We applaud companies like Public Goods and Brandless for their efforts in bringing high-quality, chemical-free, budget-friendly foods and home goods to us all. This generation of kids is growing up safer and healthier because of better access and better information about what goes into our homes and onto our plates!!

A reminder of our upcoming talk!

We are excited to present tomorrow at the Good Food Store’s annual wellness fair. Join Dr. Martinez at 1 PM Saturday April 13 if you’ve ever wondered about SIBO and The Golgi Clinic’s take on treatment.

Hope to see you there!

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IV Nutrient Push

Did you know the Golgi Clinic offers IV Nutrient Pushes? Probably not, but now you do!
With over 15 years of treating patients with gastrointestinal disease, Dr. Teresita Martinez has seen a lot. One realization she made: something was missing from her patients health routines. Even with the ultra-absorbing supplements she used, they weren't excelling in their return to health.

The key: patients weren't accessing important vitamins and minerals because their guts were inflamed.

So, drawing on her background in IV Nutrition, she began offering IV Pushes. Similar to the IV you might be thinking, a push incorporates a specific segment of nutrients, like Magnesium, Methylcobalamin (B12), Glutathione, or B-Complex. But, an IV Push gets these nutrients directly into the vein in 5-10 minutes and they're immediately accessible by the cells.
This is a very convenient method of nutrition delivery. And, what's more, it's universally beneficial and customizable. IV Pushes are terrific for athletes, patients with MTHFR mutations, those with gastrointestinal concerns, and anyone with fatigue.

Upcoming:

Good Food Store Wellness Fair
Saturday April 13, 2019 @ 1 PM

The Role of A Healthy Gut for Mind & Body Resiliency: Understanding SIBO
Dr. Teresita Martinez

Our gut health is connected to our overall well being. When our gastrointestinal (GI) system is out of balance it can lead to a range of concerns from heart disease to depression. One GI concern is Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO). SIBO is defined as the presence of abnormally high bacteria in the small bowel. Bacteria and cells in the intestines make chemicals that communicate with our nerves and the brain. Because people with SIBO often suffer from unhealthy inflammation and issues of malabsorption, it can wreak havoc on a person’s physical and mental resilience. Dr. Teresita Martinez of The Golgi Clinic will discuss some of the symptoms of SIBO and changes a person can make in lifestyle and nutrition to support a return to health.


Billing Questions:

You may have already interacted with our terrific insurance billing team at Silver Lining Adjustments. However, for many, who are curious or just seeing their first invoices (after many, many visits with our doctors), here is an update.

In November 2018, the Golgi Clinic hired a new billing firm to bring our insurance claims and related accounts up to date after a very challenging experience with the previous firm. Some patients may receive a statement with invoices dating back several months to a year. This might feel surprising! But we understand, and please feel free to contact us with any questions related to these insurance claims/costs. Also, our typical payment policy (usually payment required 30 days from date of statement) has been extended. This should allow ample time to bring your account current. If additional time is needed, please call Silver Lining Adjustment. We sincerely appreciate your understanding.

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Join the Golgi Clinic at Partnership Health Center (Weinberg Room) today from 2:30-6:30 PM to learn about what we offer and how your insurance plan (City/State/County Employee Benefits) may cover your visit to see our doctors!

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We're Making Changes!

We are updating our Online Calendar. Many of you already use our online calendar and now, with Square, it's even easier to book. So, anytime you're ready to schedule, you can!

Just visit us at: squareup.com/appointments/book/T29KBHX37TYQ7/the-golgi-clinic-missoula-mt

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Happy New Year!! We're excited to be back at the clinic after our winter holidays. We're ready for an excellent 2019. We look forward to seeing you all in the new year.

Further support of what we constantly share with our patients — get some Zzzs.

Daylight Saving Time is literally killing us Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 4, 2018. Years of data tell us the switch is deadly. Here's why it puts stress on our bodies.

This year, skip the drama! We have created an easy-to-follow Daylight Savings Protocol designed to help you keep healthy sleep habits, even as we transition into darker evenings. We'll have you waking more rested in the morning and falling asleep more easily at night.