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January 2019

Thrive Carolinas / 2019 / January

Acne Face Map: What Are Your Breakouts Telling You?

Thanks to our friends at Eminence Organic Skin Care of Hungary for sharing these helpful skin care tips! Breakouts are a bummer. We all know the feeling (shock, despair, even awe) of spotting an angry zit on an otherwise flawless complexion. Before you raise your fists to the sky and desperately demand “Why me?!” take a breath. There is more to breakouts than meets the eye - and where they appear on your face can be the key to stopping them for good. Here is your guide to using a face map to decode what your breakouts are telling you.   Forehead: Unhealthy Eating & Stress In face mapping, your forehead is linked to your digestive and nervous systems, making it susceptible to diet- and stress-related breakouts. Are pimples popping...

Salmon and Shredded Brussels Sprout Tacos

Thanks to our friends at Spinach For Breakfast for sharing this recipe, you can now add these to your Taco Tuesday menu! These salmon and shredded brussels sprout tacos are easy to make and legit and easy to double or triple the recipe for a crowd! Pair these tacos with homemade guacamole and brown rice chips for an ultimate dinner at home!!   Ingredients: (Servings: 1) 1 corn/gluten free tortillas Shredded cheese (optional) 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro 1 organic, wild caught salmon filet 2 cups of raw shredded brussels sprouts ¼ teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon onion powder Dash of red pepper flakes ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper Dash of turmeric Olive oil Salt ¼ lime   Directions: Preheat the oven to 300°F. Squeeze the...

Do you know what you are putting on your skin?

Dr. Fletcher talks about the importance of being aware of what it is you are putting on your skin! Did you know the average woman applies 15 - 30 skin care products per day and within those products are over 170 chemicals!   [embed]https://vimeo.com/313806899[/embed] The problem with these products is that many of the chemicals in them are not regulated and we now know that there is a link between some of these chemicals and certain cancers autoimmune diseases other health issues (drying/cracking of skin) Listen to Dr. Fletcher explain the importance of eliminating these chemicals from your lives and in turn living a healthier life! [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/category/monday-motivation/" text="Catch up on Monday Motivation Videos" ]...

Baked Honey Garlic Salmon in Foil

Baked Honey Garlic Salmon in Foil Sweet and tangy flavors shine in this bright seafood dinner. A whole salmon fillet coated in honey mustard garlic sauce gets baked in foil and broiled to a flaky finish. Dinner perfection in just 25 minutes, you’re going to love this recipe! Thanks to our friends Eat Well 101 for sharing this tasty recipe! Ingredients: (Servings: 4, Calories: 380, Time: 35 minutes) 1 pound (450g) side of salmon ½ cup (125ml) honey (for non low-carb, keto diet) 4 cloves garlic, minced or crushed through a garlic press ½ cup whole-grain Dijon mustard Juice of ½ lemon 1 tablespoon olive oil ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon paprika Coarse salt and black pepper 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro ...

Apple Cinnamon Amaranth Porridge

This Apple Cinnamon Amaranth Porridge recipe is a creamy breakfast porridge that is perfect for chilly mornings. Amaranth is a tiny seed that is packed with protein, calcium, and fiber. When cooked, it has a flavor similar to quinoa. Cooked in water or milk, amaranth will form a sticky porridge similar to cream of wheat, which is perfect for a hearty breakfast! Thanks to our friends at The Institute of Functional Medicine for sharing this tasty recipe! Ingredients: (Servings: 4, Calories: 203) 2 cups water 1 cup amaranth 1 large apple, skin on, cored and diced ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon sea salt Other desired toppings: Fresh fruit: strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches Dried fruit: cranberries, raisins, apricots Directions: In a medium saucepan, add all ingredients and bring to...

Dairy-Free Chai Tea

Chai tea has always been one of my favorite warm beverages, but all that dairy can make me feel heavy and bloated. [caption id="attachment_662" align="alignleft" width="134"] Shelley Butler Integrative Nutrition Health Coach[/caption] I've been trying for a while to create a dairy-free version, and I think I finally perfected it.  This version has all the flavor without the heaviness of the original.  I used essential oils, but you could certainly substitute by seeping whole versions of spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and clove.  These warming spices can help promote heart health, reduce blood sugar levels, aid digestion, and promote weight loss!         Dairy-Free Chai Tea Yield: 12-15 cups Ingredients 8 chai tea bags (I used Twinings decaf chai) 4 cups boiling water 4 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk 1 can full-fat coconut...

Detoxification after quarantine: Monday Motivation

Our body is full of toxins, especially after quarantine. We are what we eat, drink, breathe, touch and cannot eliminate. What better time than now to begin the detoxification process! The goal of a detox program is to Reduce toxins in our food and environment Increase the body's ability to detoxify and break down toxins Support the elimination of toxins in our skin, kidneys and GI tract   [embed]https://vimeo.com/309863946[/embed] Join Drs. Nancy Palermo and Amy Fletcher as they discuss how to get on the right track in 2019 and introduce the Thrive Detox program. Sign Up For Online Detox Program! ...

ACUPUNCTURE AND WINTER: THE SEASON OF STILLNESS: THE ELEMENT OF WATER

ACUPUNCTURE AND WINTER: THE SEASON OF STILLNESS: THE ELEMENT OF WATER DR. SCOTT GREENAPPLE In winter, nature seems to be at rest. In traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the element associated with winter is water and the two meridians and organs related to the water element are the kidneys and the bladder.  The kidneys and the bladder control water metabolism and maintain homeostasis.  Earth is made up of 75% water, and approximately 60% of our body weight is water. With aging, we tend to lose water. Our bodies become less flexible. Our skin loses its elasticity, and bones become more brittle as does our hair, even our minds become less flexible.  With TCM, we have many physical, mental and nutritional tools to help restore and replenish the water we...

Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables

Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables A mix of colorful root vegetables may be your star side in 2019. Peeled, prechopped butternut squash saves time, but pieces tend to be irregular and small – we prefer peeling and cubing it yourself. You can get creative with this recipe by adding your own ingredients if you wish! Bonus Points if you sprinkle grated Tumeric on top of the bake! Thanks to our friends at CookingLight for sharing this delicious recipe!   Ingredients: (Servings: 10, Calories: 132, Time: 50 minutes) 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, divided ¾ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pound peeled cubed butternut squash (about 3 cups) 1 pound parsnips, peeled...

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