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February 2020

Thrive Carolinas / 2020 (Page 17)

Thriving for Life Cardiometabolic Program

February 16, 2020
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Functional and Integrative Medicine, Uncategorized

Thriving for Life is a 4-week disease-specific program involving shared medical appointments. Enrollees will be supported by the full Thrive team-physicians, nurses, nutritionists, chefs and health coaches with well-designed, multifaceted programs addressing specific conditions. Patients will be supported through education, functional testing, cooking and nutrition classes and personalized interventions aimed at prevention and even reversal of the risks surrounding the development of chronic disease. (Group visits may be coded and billed to insurance or paid for using HSA dollars) What is Cardiometabolic Health? Cardiometabolic health is a term that encompasses cardiovascular and metabolic disturbances including elevated lipids (cholesterol), pre-diabetes, obesity, and inflammation. In the past decade, there have been dramatic rises in chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, obesity and heart disease. Cardiometabolic health is multifactorial and affected by...

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Sweet Potato Brownies

February 11, 2020
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In The Kitchen, Uncategorized

Ingredients 1cup sweet puréed sweet potato 2/3cup maple syrup 1/2cup almond butter 1tsp pure vanilla extract 2Tbsp coconut oil 1/2cup cocoa powder 1tsp baking powder 2/3cup oat flour 1/2cup chopped raw pecans 1/4cup dairy-free chocolate chips   Directions Cut a sweet potato in half and rub the cut sides with oil. Bake at 375 for minutes or until tender. Then peel away skin and mash in a mixing bowl. Set aside. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside. To a large mixing bowl, add sweet potato purée, maple syrup, almond butter, vanilla extract, and coconut oil and stir to combine. Add cacao powder, sea salt, and baking powder and stir to combine. Then add oat flour and stir until batter is thick. Transfer batter to your parchment-lined...

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Monday Motivation: Intermittent Fasting

February 6, 2020
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Dr AF-Functional Medicine, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, Monday Motivation, Uncategorized

Did you miss Dr. Fletcher's Facebook Live chat about Intermittent Fasting? Now is your chance to check it out if you did, it's full of great tips on how to control your hunger as well as plenty of information to motivate you towards a successful intermittent fast! https://www.facebook.com/thrivecarolinas/videos/1239393839732890/  ...

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Thriver Spotlight: Amy Fletcher

February 6, 2020
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Dr AF-Functional Medicine, Thriver Spotlight

Amy is one half of our Certified Functional Medicine team and a big part of helping make Charlotte a healthier city. She's an addict for endurance sports and escaped from, Alcatraz! Get to know Dr. Amy Fletcher in this Thriver Spotlight What's your name? Amy Fletcher What is your superpower at Thrive? I'm an Ironman under that white coat! Why did you choose the field of Medicine My interest in pursuing medicine initially started while doing a college internship with a cardiac rehab program in Dallas TX. I was focused on the exercise physiology and rehab part at the time along with educating patients and participating in the programs they provided. I became even more interested in prevention after seeing the increasing number of patients of all ages impacted by cardiovascular...

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Salmon Burgers with Avocado Salsa

February 4, 2020
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Healthy Eating, In The Kitchen, Uncategorized, Weight Management

This easy and healthy salmon burger is a family favorite! Ingredients for Salmon Burgers: 1 lb salmon fillet (skin removed) 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (see note) 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley 2 eggs 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp mustard 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper olive oil for greasing the pan or grill Ingredients for Avocado Salsa: 1 large avocado, chopped 1/3 cup chopped red onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 lime, juiced 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper Directions: Chop the salmon fillet into small pieces (about 1/4 inch) and transfer it into a medium mixing bowl. Gently stir in the rest of the ingredients. Let the mixture rest for 5-10 minutes. Heat a little oil in a large non-stick grill pan over medium heat. Divide the salmon mixture into 6 and form neat patties (I used a 1/2 cup as a measure). Fry/grill the...

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Thriver Spotlight: Tangula Shipman

February 2, 2020
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Thriver Spotlight

Tangula is that special person who patients don't often see or hear much about but she's a huge part of our success. Tangula handles our medical claims and we're so grateful to have her! Get to know her a bit more in this Thriver Spotlight! What's your name? Tangula Shipman What is your superpower at Thrive? I handle the Medical Claims for Thrive's patients What's so special about Thrive? The Variety of Services Offered Where did you grow up? Germany Any Activities/Hobbies outside of Thrive? Plenty, I enjoy drawing, writing and being apart of my ministry If you could recommend one thing to someone new coming to thrive it would be? Try one of Val's Facials they're wonderful or their skincare products. What is your definition of Functional Medicine? Functional Medicine to me is care that considers the exact cause...

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Monday Motivation: High Fructose Corn Syrup

February 2, 2020
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Dr TL, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen, Monday Motivation, Weight Management

This man-made sweetener is a staple of the American diet and can cause many problems for our long term health care. Learn more from Dr. Tracy Larson in this Monday Motivation https://vimeo.com/388590537 [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/category/monday-motivation/" text="Catch Up On Motivation!" ] [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/functional-and-integrative-medicine/thriver-medical-membership/" text="Become A Thriver!" ]  ...

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Monday Motivation: Health Benefits of Cruciferous Vegetables

January 21, 2020
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Dr AF-Functional Medicine, Functional and Integrative Medicine, Healthy Eating, Healthy Life, In The Kitchen, Monday Motivation, Uncategorized, Weight Management

Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, red cabbage, and cauliflower are packed full of health benefits. These superfoods are high in fiber, antioxidants, and promote your body's ability to detox. Studies also show that they help decrease the risk of certain cancers. Learn more from Dr. Fletcher in this Monday Motivation https://vimeo.com/385283660 [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/category/monday-motivation/" text="Catch Up On Motivation!" ] [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/functional-and-integrative-medicine/thriver-medical-membership/" text="Become A Thriver!" ]  ...

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Gluten-Free Rosemary and Thyme Loaf

January 21, 2020
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Healthy Eating, In The Kitchen, Weight Management

INGREDIENTS Dry: 2 1/4 cups almond meal 1/4 cup ground flaxseed 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp fine salt Wet: 4 large eggs (or 5 small) 1½  tbsp coconut nectar 1½  tbsp coconut oil 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar Herbs (fresh): 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, pulled of stem 2 tsp fresh rosemary, pulled off stem, finely chopped Additional herbs are optional   DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients and blend with a whisk for one minute, until very well combined.  Add the wet ingredients and mix until well combined, and smooth as can be, about 1 minute. Once base is mixed well, add the fresh herbs. Stir in herbs, mix by hand for another 20-30 seconds, until herb mix is evenly distributed. ...

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