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Diet, Lifestyle and Sleep

By Nedeltcheva AV et al: “The barriers to maintaining healthy body weight are complex and include physiologic, psychological, and social factors” according to an editorial in an Annals study. “If your goal is to lose fat, skipping sleep is like poking sticks in your bicycle wheels,” Penev said. “Cutting back on sleep, a behavior that […]

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Impacting Chronic Illness—Through Preventive Care

What is “preventive”? Whole-person, common-sense, logical, proactive. And not always in line with our established, maladaptive-but-comfortable habits. What is “chronic illness”? For one thing, expensive. Chronic medical conditions need constant maintenance so they don’t spin out of control. This usually means medication in our healthcare world, or a restricted diet, or ongoing consumption of therapies […]

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“When I first called and spoke with Terri I knew I was on the right track. She treats you as a person, not a number, and is gracious in assisting you in whatever way she can. Nicole and all the nursing staff are highly skilled and most helpful. My medical issues were very challenging, complicated and I had other Drs. who were unable to diagnose me. It was under Dr. Dunal’s extraordinary care that I was finally able to receive an accurate diagnosis and a treatment plan that helped me recover from my many medical issues. She never made me feel like my medical needs were too much and stayed the course with me through an arduous recovery. I cannot put into words how truly grateful and appreciative I am of her care. She has all the intelligence and wisdom of a great doctor yet possesses a quality that cannot be taught which is a genuine caring towards her clients.”
J.H. 5/11,

“I have had many great doctors in my lifetime, so much so that my expectations have become quite high. I insist that every physician I work with treats me with respect and dignity. I insist that my physicians are up to date with what works in conventional medicine as well as preventative. Dr. Cathie Dunal is a combination of every great doctor I have ever seen. If you want great health, if you want to feel good, this is the doctor to see. If you’re looking for quick fixes that won’t necessarily lead to good health and won’t help you live a long healthy, happy life, she’s not the one for you. I treasure this doctor’s wisdom and knowledge — she can never retire!”

“I have been seeing Dr. Cathie Dunal for several years. My experience with prior physicians usually left me frustrated, and not diagnosed or treated appropriately. She was recommended by another health professional as being the most broadly intelligent doctor they’d come across, especially with unusual symptom experiences. Her personal attention, perception and genuine interest added to that, put her way above the norm. I have found her more knowledgeable and accurate than specialists in multiple areas of medical care, certainly better than any of the endocrinologists I sought help from with thyroid problems. To compliment her is a really wonderful (small) staff. I can’t recommend her highly enough.”

“I began seeing Cathie Dunal in 2005 due to not feeling well for many years. Cathie was my 6th doctor. In 2005 I was also diagnosed by an endocrinologist with Hashimoto’s disease. Cathie worked with me in boosting my immune system. I later had my thyroid removed due to cancer. Cathie worked with my endocrinologist and with me through the surgery and after care. Even though my insurance does not cover all of my bill with Cathie, I continue to see her due to her ability to work with the entire body system, to work towards optimal health. Cathie does not treat just symptoms and she is a great listener. Today my health is much improved and I am healthy. I have Cathie and her staff to thank for that.”

Dr. Dunal and her entire office are truly gems. My friend highly recommended her to me and gave me her name as my Dr. was retiring. The office is warm and caring. The staff knows you by name from your first visit. Dr. Dunal goes above and beyond to help with any and all health concerns. I like a natural approach and she was happy to offer some natural options. I must add that she suggested an herb that cleared up migraines that I had been experiencing for years-even though I had worked with a Neurologist. She educates her patients and spends a great deal of time listening and responding. She has helped to get me healthier than I have ever been. I can't imagine a better Dr.
L.A. 2/2014,

I went to see Dr Dunal regarding some joint pain I was having and I was seeking a natural solution. She was extremely thorough in gathering all my medical background. She recommended I do some labs and when they came back I had a host of things that I needed to clean up like high cholesterol, triglycerides and blood sugar - also my diet that had been bad for years that I didn't want to confront. She really stressed the importance of making the changes for me to feel better and for my joint pain to improve. I took the appropriate steps and implemented all her suggestions and came back with fantastic lab results months later. I am truly grateful for all her time and honest talk. She is direct but she tells it like it is and I have never been happier with any physician I have seen! Thank you Dr Dunal!
1/13/15,

“Dear Doctor, You have been the kindest and most professional Physician I have ever had the pleasure of having treated me. You have a unique way of seeing the problem, rendering the proper diagnosis and prescribing the proper treatment. Your compassion, coupled with your medical insight, provided an atmosphere of putting a patient at ease during some very difficult times. I come from a medical family and you far surpassed the care and treatment I received from my brother-in-laws. Thank you”
J.N. 7/2/12,

“I’ve been looking for a doctor like Cathie Dunal for years. She brings a humanity to her practice that is very much appreciated in a world where everyone is in such a hurry. She gives me ample time during our sessions and makes herself available by phone and web. I’m glad I found her.”

“AMAZING doctor– she and her staff are patient, attentive and extremely caring. I was referred to her by a friend with “unique” health problems and I was blown away by……everything!!! Her initial appointments are between 1 and 1 1/2 hours long and she REALLY gets to know her patients– not only medically, but emotionally as well. She is as close to a friend as one could find in a doctor– unlike most of the medical profession, she actually LISTENS then RESPONDS (and doesn’t make you feel either like an idiot or extremely rushed in the process). I recommend Dr. Dunal to everyone!”

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Better Than Broccoli?

September 4th, 2011

By Dr. John Dempster: Broccoli is part of the powerhouse brassica family of vegetables. Broccoli contains important phytochemicals that are released when they’re chopped, chewed, fermented, cooked or digested. The substances are released then break down into sulphorophanes, indole-3-carbinol and D-glucarate, which all have a specific effect on detoxification.

Broccoli sprouts can actually provide more benefit than regular broccoli as they contain 20 times more sulfurophane. Add these to your salads and get creative with them in your meals.

What do Broccoli Sprouts have in common with Beet Root, Sea Vegetables, Dandelions, Flax Seeds, Lemons, Garlic, Artichokes, Tumeric & Apples? All are natural, powerful detoxifiers and simple to add to our daily diets!

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Lentil and Roasted Garlic Soup

August 21st, 2010

One of the best ways to eat more healthfully is to cook with super foods. This is the best recipe I’ve found for both kale and lentils — a treat from Bon Appetit!

½ cup olive oil
10 garlic cloves, halved
2T rosemary
3 cups water
½ cup green lentils
1 leek, thinly sliced
1 T sage
7 cups vegetable broth (I use Trader Joe’s)
3T soy sauce
¼ cup red lentils
1 ¼ pounds yams or sweet potato, cubed
12 oz. kale, thinly sliced

Optional toppings: grated parmesan, parsley

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Named one of Chicago Magazine’s Top Doctors, 2010 Compassionate Doctor Recognition, Board Certified: Public Health and General Preventive Medicine

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Cathie Dunal MD, MPH

Family Practice / Preventive Medicine

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