Always Remember...
You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think, and twice as beautiful as you'd ever imagined.

- Dr. Seuss
SAVE THE DATE!
In Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Dr. Stram to Present on November 13th

On November 13th, Dr.Stram will present on the "Impact of Inflammation on Breast Cancer: Risks and Treatment" at the full day Women's Health Conference sponsored by To Life! The event will be held at the  Carondelet Hospitality Center:385 Watervliet Shaker Rd, Latham. 

For more information, contact To Life! 518.439.5975.
FEATURES
Using Chinese Medicine for Cancer Prevention & Treatment
 By: Liza Pollock L.Ac, M.Ac.O.M.

October is breast cancer awareness month and an important focus of this awareness is how to prevent it from occurring in the first place or from recurring after a diagnosis. Traditional Chinese Medicine, including acupuncture, herbs, Qigong meditation, body work and nutrition can be used at any stage of cancer treatment-from prevention to early diagnosis...
Is There a Connection Between Cancer & Diabetes?
Integrative medical therapies look to combine conventional medical treatments with safe natural therapies to provide the best treatment outcomes and an improved quality of life.

With a cancer diagnosis, conventional treatments often include specific targeted therapies such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.
Vitamin C: An Integrative Option for Breast Cancer
As many of you are probably already aware, October is breast cancer awareness month. Despite a decreased rate in breast cancer deaths from 53.8 per 100,000 in 2006 to 45.7 in 2016, breast cancer continues to remain the second leading cause of cancer deaths of women in the United States (CDC, 2018).
Got a Cold? There's a Chinese Herb Formula for That!
By: Rebecca Rice L.Ac., MSAOM

Breaking it down to specific cold related symptoms, there are 18 commonly used "herb" formulas for cough, and 8 standard formulas for nasal congestion. Each "herb" formula is comprised of a different combination of typically 5-12 herbs. Aside from the standardized preparations, each formula can be tailored to the individual's presentation....
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Entire Stram Team to go to ILADS!

All our medical providers are going to the ILADS conference in Chicago in early November! ILADS focuses on Tick-Borne Diseases and the Immune System. We are excited for our team to learn together and continue to provide the most up-to-date care. Stay tuned for updates from the conference!

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: To Begin Mid-October!

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a medical treatment which enhances the body's natural healing process by inhalation of 100% oxygen in a total body chamber, where atmospheric pressure is increased and controlled. Click "Read More" below to visit our HBOT page!

Dr. Stram to Lecture on Lyme Disease:
At the University of Vermont, October 24th

Dr. Stram will be speaking at the Integrative Practitioner Forum on  Lyme Disease: What you Need to Know: Prevention/Diagnosis/Treatment. The forum  provides an ongoing structure for local health care providers, faculty and students to learn from and network with each other, and for practitioners who are working collaboratively to present their findings and successes. Presentations are free and open to the public. Lecture begins at 6 PM.
Excerpts from Dr. Stram's Presentation in Belgium 
on Chronic Pathologies. Call us to learn more!




LYME SUPPORT
Lyme Support Group for Teens and Young Adults
3rd Tuesday of the Month at 6:30 PM (The Stram Center: Delmar)

What: A free support group for all teens and young adults who are afflicted with Lyme are welcome! You do not have to be a patient at the Stram Center. Share your story, find support for the unique challenges this age group has while facing Lyme disease. The group is lead by Julia Rinaolo [email protected] and Kelsey O'Brien: [email protected]. Feel free to contact them. 

When: Every third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM.   Please check our calendar for any cancellations! 
Adult Lyme Support Group
2nd Tuesday of the Month at 6 PM

Join us in the lobby of our Delmar location - we welcome you to come share your stories, frustrations, achievements and find support and guidance.  Family and friends are welcome! FREE. 




CLASSES
Free Guided Meditation
Wednesdays 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

NOTE: No Weekly Meditation until December 5th! The free meditation sessions are available at The Center to practice and experience the deep state of meditation. These sessions serve as an introduction for beginners as well as a practice for experienced individuals in the cultivation of clarity and mindfulness.



Yoga For Bone Health
At The Stram Center
Our Yoga for Bone Health is focused on anatomy and proper alignment to improve your posture and balance, give you greater flexibility and range of motion, decrease stress and help counteract osteoporosis.

Yoga for Bone Health is Tuesdays, 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM. Class size will remain small for individual assistance. 
Beginner's Yoga
Saturdays: 10 AM to 11 AM

If you are curious or have wanted to try yoga for enhanced health and well being, this beginner yoga class will gently guide you through common poses used in yoga classes. 

3 classes pre-paid: $30, drop in class: $12 
The Stram Center for Integrative Medicine
[email protected] | 518.689.2244 | stramcenter.com
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