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Dear WFMD Community, This past week the news and the advice regarding what to do to stay safe from SARS-COV-2, the virus that causes COVID 19, left many confused. The vibe seemed to be changing. The beautiful weather was calling our names to get out of the house, tempting us back to our old ways of life. Streets were busier and some people seemed to be gathering with several family groups in front of stores and in open spaces. We received conflicting messages regarding how...Continue reading

Dear WFMD member: Many of our patients have been calling and emailing asking how to get their blood drawn to see whether or not they are immune to COVID 19. There are now a couple of options in the Bay Area. Testing is not widely available, it is not certain that insurance will pay, and we can not guarantee how reliable the testing is. Additionally, we are not yet certain as to how we (that is our city, state, country, world) are going to be using the results. If you have a... positive antibody test, we (Whole Family MD) can't say with certainty that you are now immune and can go back to interacting with the world as we all used to. It seems logical, but, the understanding of this illness seems to change daily, so, we want to be sure before we make what seems to be a straightforward statement. If you have a negative test result, we can't say that you have not been exposed. A negative result likely indicates a lack of exposure, however, antibodies take time to develop, and it's possible that the timing of the test wasn't just right and that your antibodies will turn positive later, or, alternatively, that the immunity has already waned. It is for the above reasons that we are not enthusiastic about testing at this time. It is great to be an early adopter, and a positive result would certainly be interesting and suggestive, however, it is also difficult to know how to interpret and use information that is ambiguous and/or unproven. With all that said, we understand that many of you are anxious to have more information. If you would like to proceed with testing we can help. COVID 19 antibody testing sites are listed below. The Mission District Site is ONLY FOR RESIDENTS OF A CERTAIN GEOGRAPHIC AREA IN THE MISSION (see web site) and ONLY April 25th-April 28th. You will need a requisition for the Stanford testing sites. You can self-refer to the Richmond site below. You can email your physician through My Health Online and let her know if you would like to go to the Stanford lab and she will send you a requisition form by email which will come from reception. Should you choose to wait on testing, it is highly likely that it will become easy to get in San Francisco, but, we don't know when. Remember, we are still sheltering in place, and, venturing out to get antibody testing should not be considered an emergency or an essential service. All our best, Whole Family MD Avril Swan, MD Christina Peretz, MD MS Alex Zaphiris, MD COVID 19 antibody testing UCSF Study for certain San Francisco Mission District Residents https://www.unidosensalud.org/about Testing from April 25-28, 9 am - 5 pm. Registration opens online on April 21. Antibody testing for a fee in Richmond (East Bay) https://www.arcpointlabs.com/ric/covid-19-antibody-testing/ Stanford https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medica/blood-draw-sites.html

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We enjoyed a great walk last week, and this Thursday morning WholeFamily MD again brings mindful movement + strolling together in Noe Valley with a small group led by Rachel Lanzerotti, IAYT-Certified Yoga Therapist and creator of The Walk Method! If you're looking for a stress-relieving, heart-healthy, gentle exercise routine, group walking can help you enjoy movement, engage with community, and get outdoor time. In October, The Walk Method's walking group with Rachel is FREE for WholeFamily MD patients, with pre-registration here: www.walk-method.com/about-you-walking

The Walk Method arrives at WholeFamily MD in October! If you're looking for a stress-relieving, heart-healthy, gentle exercise routine, we have a great suggestion: Group walking can help you enjoy movement, engage with community, and get some healthy outdoor time. In partnership with WholeFamily MD, Rachel Lanzerotti, IAYT-Certified Yoga Therapist and creator of The Walk Method, will start weekly walks from our Noe Valley office this month.... We are excited to announce The Walk Method's walking group with Rachel is FREE for WholeFamily MD patients in October, with pre-registration.

Angel Le CNC now providing nutrition consultations at WFMD! We are so pleased to welcome Angel Le, CNC to WholeFamily MD! Angel will be available weekly to provide personalized nutrition consultations and coaching. Angel comes to WFMD with experience providing individual and group visits with a focus on whole food nutrition and social justice. She loves helping people to treat and avoid chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure with cost-effect...ive and practical, yet, creative ideas. In addition, a mother herself, Angel loves to help pregnant women and families meal plan, problem solve and introduce nutrient-dense joy into their meals. Please tell your friends and family about Angel. Her services will be available at a discount through 2019 with the code WFMD2019. To schedule with Angel, please call our office or schedule online here: https://wholefamilymdnutritionconsultation.as.me/

Flu shots are now available at WholeFamily MD! Please call to schedule your appointment.

Staying cool in the summer is a monumental task (hello, global warming!). With these Traditional Chinese Medicine tips and tricks, you’ll feel refreshed and revived, even on the hottest of days.

If Summer brings more sniffles and runny eyes than excitement, you’re likely suffering from allergies. Thankfully, there are many ways to protect yourself from seasonal intruders this summer, so you can actually enjoy time outside.