Newsletter - May Issue 2025

April showers bring May flowers. And... allergies?!? Come see how we can help!

Hello, Thermography Center friends and family!

Spring is one of our favorite seasons! All the new life and vibrancy blooming everywhere is so beautiful and inspiring. But with all this blooming sometimes comes the not so beautiful seasonal allergies and colds. See below for information on how you can support your immune system to help keep allergies and colds in check so you can get outside in that beautiful sunshine!

Wishing you new beginnings and robust health,

The entire TCC team

For more information on Thermography Screenings or Scans, please visit our informative website: www.TheThermographyCenter.com

Current Discounts

New Deals for Spring

April showers bring May flowers, and discounts! Get a discount on the Immune Health Check for the month of May so you can stop and smell the roses without sneezing!

Upcoming Screening Dates and Locations:

Santa Monica- May 20th

San Luis Obispo- May 18th

Encino- May 15th

Ventura- May 2nd and 16th

Ojai- May 12th

Thousand Oaks- May 21st

Santa Barbara- May 23rd

Spring Immune Health Check deal-- See what the status of your immune system is this Spring to help tackle those allergies and kick colds faster! Take $20 off for the month of May.

Buddy Booking deal-- Book yourself and a friend or family member on the same day and get an immediate discount of $20 off toward your Breast Screening or $40 off a Full Body!

Don't forget, our cash discounts! $10 off Breast Screening and $20 off the cost of a Full Body Scan when paying in cash. And yes, we allow discount stacking!

We also still have our year-round refer a friend discount! Get $20 off your next Breast screening or $40 off a Full Body screening for referring a friend or family member. Have your friend mention your name when booking so we can note your file for your discount on your next screening! And, the more people you refer, the greater savings you get on your next screening! Spread the word, and the savings. :)

In addition, if you are interested in hosting a private screening day at your home for your friends and family-- you can receive a free screening based on the number of people you gather! Inquire with us for more details!

We accept cash, all major credit cards, debit cards, HSA/FSAs, Venmo and checks.

SCHOLARSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE!! UP TO $200 OFF

Low-Cost Breast Screening Through The United Breast Cancer Foundation

Now you can get up to $200 reimbursement from a scholarship through the United Breast Cancer Foundation!

No one will be turned away due to financial need or hardship. Funds awarded may also be used toward the Breast Screening portion of a Full Body Scan. Funds are given as a reimbursement after your screening is complete.

Apply here:

Breast Screening - United Breast Cancer Foundation (ubcf.org)

Once you receive an email reply from UBCF you have 60 days to make an appointment.

Office Spotlight: Dr. Rekha Lund’s Office in Encino!

Dr. Rekha Lund, DAOM, LAc, MPT

Doctor of Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine

Nationally Board Certified Acupuncturist (NCCAOM)

Nationally Board Certified Diplomate O.M. (NCCAOM)

CA Licensed Acupuncturist

CA Licensed Physical Therapist

American Physical Therapy Association Certified Fitness & Wellness Consultant

Dr. Lund specializes in combining physical therapy, nutrition, herbal medicine, yoga & acupuncture to address a variety of problems, including joint & muscle pain, digestive problems, stress-related problems, menstrual or menopausal symptoms, & seasonal allergies.

Dr. Lund’s passion for natural healing paved the way to her unique educational background combining Western medical expertise in physical therapy and Eastern Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture. Dr. Lund utilizes nutrition, emotional well-being & exercise as the foundations for optimal health.

Dr. Lund completed her undergraduate studies at UC Irvine and earned her Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Chapman University in Orange, California. Dr. Lund has over twenty years of experience as a physical therapist, specializing in orthopedics and geriatrics. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with her Master's Degree in Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine from Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine in Santa Monica, California, and earned her Doctoral Degree from Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in Portland, Oregon.

Dr. Lund emphasizes balance of all the body’s systems. If these systems are in harmony, one will experience vitality, excellent physical & mental energy, restful sleep, peace of mind and ease of movement. Dr. Lund strives to treat not only the symptoms but also the source of the ailment.

Comprehensive Natural Healthcare

15928 Ventura Blvd, Suite #226

Encino, CA 91436

www.rekhalund.com

(310) 500-0199

We at Comprehensive Natural Healthcare specialize in combining nutrition, physical therapy, acupuncture, herbal medicine & massage to address your health concerns.

The combined use of these therapies improves your condition faster & the effects are long-lasting. We strive to improve your overall health & address the underlying root cause of your problem rather than just masking the symptoms.

Our combined therapy approach may benefit the following conditions:

Joint & Muscle Health & Pain Management
Immune System Health
Emotional Well-Being
Digestive Health
Weight Management & Detoxification
Neurological Health
Cardiovascular Health
Women's Well-Being
Men's Well-Being
Kid's Well-Being
Skin Health
Integrative Healthcare

Come see us at Dr. Lund's office on May 15th! Thermography screening appointments can still be made for select times between 9:30am and 4:30pm.

Has Spring got you Sneezy?

Have you done an Immune Health Check with us yet? Here's why you should:

Allergies, especially chronic and severe can lower the immune system over time. Knowing how compromised your immune system is may help you become more proactive and more focused in boosting and supporting your immune system, promoting more robust general health.

Articles of Interest:

Allergies from an Eastern Medicine Perspective

Dr. Rekha Lund

Over 25% of Americans suffer with seasonal allergies. Recent available data shows in just one year, over 4 MILLION people visited their primary doctor with a chief complaint of “allergies”. Most of these patients will be prescribed a pharmaceutical drug to relieve their symptoms of runny nose, itchy and watering eyes, and sneezing. The drugs do work and provide welcomed relief. However, I invite you to consider a different perspective on allergies. Why do they happen in the first place? Why are more Americans suffering with allergies in 2025 compared to the year 2000? What has changed? Is it our environment, or is it us?

One of the many beautiful gifts of Eastern medicine is the ability to find strengths and weaknesses in our body. When we are very young, much of our health is determined by what we inherit. Thereafter, how our health unfolds and what ailments we suffer with are largely because of our lifestyle. Eastern medicine marries these two factors, namely one’s health tendencies based on genetics AND what problems are arising because of lifestyle choices. Eastern medicine doctors can then determine what treatment is best for that particular individual. We all have strengths and weaknesses. An Eastern medicine doctor can help find imbalances in your body to help you find the root cause of your problem. In this manner, you can heal from the inside out. Problems such as allergies can actually go AWAY. This may be hard to believe if you are someone that depends on allergy medication year after year and have that “here we go again” feeling every time you sneeze when spring flowers start to bloom!

In our modern medical system, we have many drugs to help with SYMPTOMS of allergies. In the Eastern medical system, we consider factors such as the immune system barrier and the overall terrain in which the allergens interact. The immune system barrier is made up of the mucosal lining of the lungs, nose, throat and intestines. The speed and quality in which the immune system can respond is also part of our defense. If the mucosal lining is too dry or underdeveloped and weak, it may become permeable to allergens such as pollen, dander, dust, etc. and these particles can then readily cross the weak immune system “barrier.” Our immune system then recognizes these particles as foreign and triggers the release of histamine which causes allergy symptoms. The problem with pharmaceutical allergy medication is, though they help symptoms, they do absolutely nothing to improve the immune system barrier. Herein lies the problem. Most patients with allergies typically get worse over time for this reason. Taking pharmaceutical drugs does not change the terrain or the immune system barrier. This explains why many people that suffer with allergies ultimately end up taking higher doses or multiple medications over time. Basically, they need more drugs to relieve their symptoms over time. Other people start off with allergies only in the spring, and as time goes on, they may develop allergies all year long.

There is a bright light however. Eastern herbal medicine can help individuals improve the immune system barrier thereby alleviating the root cause of the problem. Symptoms can improve quickly AND improve over time, allowing for less and less treatment. Keep in mind the goal is to change the terrain and the body’s ability to “shut the door” to allergens. The immune system is absolutely capable of doing this and I have seen many patients CURE their allergy symptoms. Moreover, the person becomes healthier and healthier over time and many other problems such as low energy, difficulty sleeping, and anxiety improve because Eastern medicine takes a whole-body approach to health rather than masking symptoms. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions about your individual health concerns. Thank you!

Sincerely,

Dr. Rekha Lund

Dr. Rekha Lund, DAOM, MPT, Dipl.O.M. LAc

Another article to note:

Spring Fever - How to Treat Allergies (By Dr. Mercola)