Dr. Fletcher discusses Anxiety & Depression and how to address their symptoms. https://vimeo.com/360174194 [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/functional-and-integrative-medicine/thriver-medical-membership/" text="Become a Thriver!" ] [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/category/monday-motivation/" text="Catch Up On Motivation!" ]...
Being consistently active helps you to live longer, have a better quality of life, improve your mental health, and improve your self-image. Take charge of your mental and physical health in only a few minutes a day. You can make big improvements to your health and energy levels by making small and deliberate healthy lifestyle choices that involve moving more every day. Emphasize Fun What is something you love? Whether that’s music, birds, friends, trampolines, or books, you can shape your activity plan around the things you love. Walk to and from a spot where you can listen to the birds every day; explore love libraries from top to bottom; take the stairs when you visit friends; take a dance class that incorporates music you love. Make...
Dia Steiger began teaching yoga in 2008 and has had the pleasure of introducing yoga to individuals from various walks of life. From those who choose to practice in a south Charlotte studio to our homeless neighbors who struggle with addiction, she has witnessed the power of this practice that folds movement into stillness. Get to know Dia in this edition of the Thriver Spotlight What's your name? Dia Steiger What is your superpower at Thrive? Not sure that I have a superpower...
[caption id="attachment_7952" align="alignleft" width="226"] Dr. Nancy Palermo[/caption] By: Dr. Nancy Palermo “The greatest medicine of all is teaching people how not to need it. “Hippocrates It is estimated that over 44 million Americans suffer from mental disease and half of all adults will struggle with mental illness during their lifetime. Depression and anxiety are the most common diagnoses. Women are twice as likely as men to be diagnosed. One in seven women are medicated for depression and anxiety and 1out of 4 are on medication by the time they reach their forties. Conventional approaches to mental disease focus on imbalances of neurotransmitters with treatment involving medications to increase or decrease the abnormalities. For decades we have been led to believe this chemical imbalance was the cause of psychiatric disease...
Millions of Americans suffer from Mental Health issues, but only a fraction are diagnosed. Get to know the signs and tips to prevent it in this week's Monday Motivation. [embed]https://vimeo.com/358698497[/embed] [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/functional-and-integrative-medicine/thriver-medical-membership/" text="Become a Thriver!" ] [maxbutton id="4" url="https://thrivecarolinas.com/category/monday-motivation/" text="Catch Up On Motivation!" ]...
When he's not healing his patients he's usually in Jordan's office giving tips on the stock market, or trying to make a putt on the makeshift course. Scott Greenapple's attention to detail is almost as impressive as his dedication to his practice. We get to know Scott a bit more in this Thriver Spotlight. What's your name? Dr. Scott Greenapple What is your superpower at Thrive? Acupuncture, NeuroPuncture, Sports Medicine, Qi Gong, Mindfulness Meditation, Eastern Philosophies. Why did you choose the field of Medicine My first degree is in hospital administration. When doing my internship at the Venice Family free clinic in Los Angeles the director suggested I go into practicing medicine instead of the administration role as he felt my ability to help patients with passion and compassion was very...
Amy shares the importance of Labor Day and how you can use this day to reflect on your own work-life balance. https://vimeo.com/357343476 [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!" ] ...
If you've ever had an opportunity to take Mary Dare's Cardio Sculpt class then you know she's going to work you hard! She's one of our fastest runners and we're happy to have her! Enjoy this spotlight and get to know Mary Dare What's your name? Mary Dare Mayeux What is your superpower at Thrive? Making others stronger Why did you choose the field of Medicine I love to encourage and motivate others and show them how strong they really are! What's Your Educational Background? Graduate of Meredith College, ACSM Personal Trainer, AFAA Group Ex Instructor What's so special about Thrive? Their holistic approach to wellness and their desire to uniquely help each person that walks through the door Where did you grow up? Maury, North Carolina Any Activities/Hobbies outside of Thrive? Running, Reading, Cooking, Spending time at the...
Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Salsa 1 lb shrimp, tails removed, peeled and deveined ¼ t ground cumin 1/8 t Chile chipotle powder ¼ t sea salt 1/8 t ground pepper 2 T Avocado oil 8 corn tortillas 1 avocado Pineapple Salsa: 1 Fresh Pineapple 1/2 diced jicama 1/4 c diced red onion 1-2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced Juice of one lime salt and pepper to taste 1T chopped cilantro and 1 T chopped mint Soak bamboo skewers for at least 20 minutes in warm water and drain. In a bowl toss shrimp with seasonings. Thread on to bamboo skewers. Grill turning after 3 minutes. Cut pineapple into ¼ in half-moons. Grill just long enough to make grill marks. Cut into ¼ in cubes. Add...
Join Dr. Nancy Palermo as she discusses how to prepare foods on the grill while limiting toxins. [embed]https://vimeo.com/355879500[/embed] [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!" ]...