Greeting From Dr. Bentz –

Welcome!

I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday season. As we begin to recover from the busy holidays, the New Year is always an exciting time, as it is symbolizes a new beginning, a fresh start. It seems like everyone begins the year with some type of resolution. Most often, the resolution is related to health; sometimes it is to quit smoking, to work out more or to eat healthier. Whatever your resolution is, I want to congratulate you on your decision to make a positive change and know that myself and my team at Red Mountain Med Spa are here to encourage and support you along the way.

January’s Newsletter is filled with incredible Spa Specials, information about our exciting new Detox product, an article about the importance of protein and a delicious Shrimp Fra Diavolo recipe! I want to encourage you to join me in doing the 7 Day Detox. Not only is this a great way to cleanse your body from all of the holiday splurges, but it is also a great start to one of our highly effective medical weight loss programs.

Wishing you health and happiness in the New Year!

Dr. Suzanne Bentz
Owner & Medical Director of Red Mountain Med Spa

Welcome Dr. Emershad!

We are pleased to introduce the newest member of the Red Mountain Med Spa Team, Dr. Emershad.

Dr. Katherine Emershad, MD

Dr. Emershad attended medical school at the University of Southern California and completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Recognizing that obesity is the number one health problem in the United States, she decided to specialize in Bariatric Medicine, which is the treatment and prevention of obesity. Dr. E (as she likes to be called) has twenty years of experience in the field and is Board Certified and a Diplomate of the American Board of Bariatric Medicine. Her passion is to help the patient who is frustrated with diet programs or who feels that their life is too busy or hectic to attempt a weight loss program. Dr. E understands that every patient has different needs and that a program needs to be tailored to the individual. She has experience treating patients that have regained weight following bariatric surgery and understands the unique needs of the post-surgical patient. Dr. E is married to Mr. Dr. E who is an Anesthesiologist for Scottsdale Healthcare. They have a fifteen year old son and the family enjoys golfing and skiing together.

Green Tea Facial Package

This anti-aging facial treatment leaves your skin feeling soft, hydrated and youthful. It restores the skin’s water-lipid layer, increases the amount of nutrients and oxygen in the skins cells, neutralizes free radicals, and protects connective tissue. It will also help to reverse sun damage, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, reduce lip lines and firm, lift and tone aging skin!

Treat yourself this month!

Item of the Month: Core Restore BT Detox Kit

After a month (or two) of indulging, it’s the perfect time to complete a 7 Day Detox and rid your body of harmful toxins. It’s great on its own or to get your liver functioning at maximum capacity before you begin HCG program. We are excited to introduce Core Restore BT, a science-based, medical grade Detox Kit. During the month of January, it’s only $99.00! That’s a savings of over $30.00!

What Are Toxins and where do they come from?

Toxins are any substance that has harmful effects on the body. Toxins are “fat soluble” and are attracted to the fatty portion of cells throughout the body. Unfortunately, this attraction allows them to be easily transported into cells, where they can settle and exert their toxic effects. There are 3 types of toxins:

• Environmental: Polluted air, auto exhaust, heavy metals, radiation, pesticides, etc.
  
• Internal: Bacterial, yeast, fungal overgrowth, by-products of metabolic reactions, undigested food, stress, etc.
  
• Lifestyle: Dietary choices (fast foods, fried foods), nicotine, alcohol, caffeine, RX and OTC Drugs, artificial food additives, etc.

Why Detox?

Normally the immune system, liver and kidneys work together to remove toxins at the same rate as they are encountered. When toxin levels are in excess of our body’s capacity to remove them, toxins build up and are stored until they are removed. We can have toxins stored in our bodies for years without experiencing any negative symptoms, but once the burden of toxins becomes too high, we start to feel ill.

A good detoxification program should assist the liver in changing harmful fat-soluble toxins into water-soluble form, so they can be easily eliminated from the system through the kidneys or colons. Not only will Core Restore BT accomplish this, but it will also reduce incoming toxins into the body and boost the liver’s ability to eliminated stored toxins from tissues. It will promote nutrient absorption from food and help you feel more energized!

Why Core Restore?

• Gentle: Support for your bodies unique cleansing process.
  
• Easy-To-Follow 7 Day program
  
• Natural & Effective: Steps to Restore GI Function

Call Red Mountain Med Spa for more information about this exciting new product.

Protein is Essential

I am sure you know by now, that protein is very important for many cellular functions in our bodies. Protein is essential for providing bone and muscle strength, as well as endurance and immunity. Protein is even more vital when you are trying to lose weight and it can help you feel full longer.

Scientists have discovered that protein actually turns on specialized brain cells that keep your metabolism boosted and keep you alert and motivated to accomplish goals. In contrast, carbohydrates without enough protein do not activate these brain cells, which may result in a foggy brain, a tired body and potential weight gain due to a sluggish metabolism. This research involves specialized cells in the command and control center of your subconscious brain (the hypothalamus). These cells are called orexins and they feed a specific nerve network, called hypocretins. Protein turns them on and carbohydrates turn them off. In general, people trying to lose weight need more protein especially at breakfast and lunch, to keep their metabolism fully charged and activated.

Not only is it important to eat protein, but it’s also very important to eat the right kind of protein, to receive the health benefits. Lean meats, such as chicken and poultry, fishes, like tuna or salmon, and egg whites are excellent sources of high quality protein. Another great option is to include High Protein Meal Replacements to your diet, such as high quality protein bars and shakes. It is important to check the label to be sure the product contains at least 10 grams of protein, and is low in sugar and fat.

Red Mountain Med Spa offers a variety of delicious protein bars (15 grams each) and protein shakes. These are especially a great option for when you do not have time to prepare a healthy meal. The protein will keep you energized and functional until you can eat a healthy meal. This month when you buy two boxes of our high quality protein bars at just $10.00 each, you get the third box for half off!

Patient Name: Robert from Scottsdale

Age: 42
Start Weight: 263.4
Goal Weight: 210
End Weight: 180.4

Robert’s Story:

“You can do it without surgery”.  I remember the first time Dr. Bentz told me those words, and every time I heard them after.  Since leaving the service just over 20 years ago, my weight shot up and I have struggled to get it back down. Some diets would work for a while and then just stall.  That would only bring on disappointment and more weight gain.  Skeptically, I made that visit to Dr. Bentz and began the HCG program.  In just a couple of weeks, I was a believer and those early results became the motivation for all that followed.  Finally, I had found what has proven to be a program that has truly changed my life.  A now enjoyable day at the pool, the compliments that I hear, and the truly amazed faces that I see every day, is a feeling that cannot be described.  But ultimately, it is the wonderful feeling I have when I look in the mirror and see a completely different person - a new and healthier me.  To see that I have finally achieved my goal, which I felt was all but impossible until Dr. Bentz and the staff of Red Mountain Med Spa.  I thank you all ever so deeply for this life changing experience.  And, after a month and a half since the last HCG tablet, no gain!  To this day I still have so many people ask me how I did it, and I can see they are inspired by just looking at me – and I know what they are thinking…I look at them and smile and the first thing I tell them is, “I did this without surgery.”

Shrimp Fra Diavolo

Servings: 2
Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

• 7 oz Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  
• 1 teaspoon salt, plus additional as needed
  
• 1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
  
• 1 medium onion, sliced
  
• 1 tomato, diced
  
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
  
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
  

Directions:

• Toss the shrimp in a medium bowl with 1 teaspoon of salt and red pepper flakes.
  
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  
• Add the shrimp and sauté for about a minute, toss, and continue cooking until just cooked through, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  
• Transfer the shrimp to a large plate; set aside.
  
• Add the onion to the same skillet and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  
• Add the tomatoes, garlic, and oregano. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 10 minutes.
  
• Return the shrimp and any accumulated juices to the tomato mixture; toss to coat, and cook for about a minute so the flavors meld together.
  
• Stir in the parsley and basil. Season with more salt, to taste, and serve.